At Grand View Lodge’s steakhouse, CHAR, you will experience classic traditions seared with flavors that sizzle. Committed to excellence, we source only the finest ingredients. Here you will find premium craft steaks, along with local fish and produce—prepared with care. CHAR also features Minnesota beer, spirits, and a unique selection of Old World, New World, and Minnesota wines. Smoked, seared, roasted, or grilled; we let our craft speak for itself.
Sunday | 5:00pm-9:00pm
Monday | 5:00pm-9:00pm
Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday | Closed
Thursday | 5:00pm-9:00pm
Friday | 5:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday | 5:00pm-9:00pm
Hours subject to change without notice.
Beginnings
Crab Cakes | 22
Arugula Lemon Vinaigrette, Lemon Aioli, Balsamic Reduction
Shrimp Cocktail | 22 | gf
Spicy Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce, Cajun Remoulade
Serrano Ham | 18 | gf
Manchego Cheese, Mixed Greens, Figs, Spanish Olive Oil
Fried Brussel Sprouts | 18 | gf
Maple Vinaigrette, Bacon Lardon, Toasted Pecans
Smoked Salmon on Toast | 18
Capers, Wasabi Cream Cheese, Chives
Soups and Side Salad
Soup of the Day
French Onion Soup | 8
Caramelized Onion Blend, Black Garlic, Rich Broth, Fontina and Gruyere Cheese,
Truffled Garlic Crouton
Wedge Caesar Salad | 12
[ Add Anchovies 2 ]
Tender Hearts of Romaine, Fresh Grated Grana Padano, Chili Sage Crouton,
Caesar Dressing
Wedge Salad | 14 | gf
Iceberg, Marinated Tomatoes, AmaBlu® Blue Cheese,
Roasted Lardon of Bacon, Sliced Egg, Red Onion Slaw
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad | 12 | gf v
Slivered Apples, Candied Pecans, Goat Cheese, Cranberry, Apple & Honey Vinaigrette
From the Grill
8 oz Beef Tenderloin | 62 | gf
14 oz NY Strip | 56 | gf
16 oz Ribeye | 50 | gf
24 oz Dry-Aged Bone-in Ribeye | 74 | gf
24 oz Porterhouse | 74 | gf
32 oz Tomahawk Ribeye | 120 | gf
16 oz Prime Rib | 39 | gf
20 oz Prime Rib | 45 | gf
Steak Sauces | 2 ea
Chef’s Recipe Steak Sauce / Bordelaise
Hollandaise (served warm) / Béarnaise (served warm)
Toppers | 2 ea
Bone Marrow Butter / Truffle Butter
Composed Entreés
Grilled Chicken | 32 | gf
Dijon and Thyme Marinated, Wild Rice Pilaf, Green Beans with Onions and Red Peppers
Sugar-Seared Salmon | 36 | gf
[ Superior Fresh – Hixton WI ]
Sautéed Fennel and Leeks, Roasted Fingerlings, Buerre Blanc,
Green Beans with Onions and Red Peppers
Cote Family Walleye | 33
Pan-fried, Blackened, or Broiled, Wild Rie Pilaf, Grilled Asparagus, Bacon-braised Sweet Corn
Seared Duck Breast | 48
Rosti Potato with Rosemary, Lingonberry Gastrique, Grilled Asparagus
Durrock Dry-Aged Pork Chop | 45
Marinated in Maple Soy, Bourbon Bacon Jam, Roasted Garlic Mashed,
Green Beans with Onions and Red Peppers
Penne Pomodoro | 28 | v
[ add Shrimp 12 | add Chicken Breast 10 ]
Pasta, San Marzano Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Sautéed Mushrooms, Asparagus Tips, Artichoke Hearts
Duo Tail Lobster Dinner | 60 | gf
Wild Rice Pilaf, Drawn Butter, Asparagus
Surf n Turf | 85 | gf
8 oz Grilled Beef Tenderloin, 6 oz Cold Water Lobster Tail, Roasted Garlic Mashed,
Grilled Asparagus
Shareables
[ 9 ea ]
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | gf v
Gratin Dauphinoise
French Dish of Sliced Potatoes in Cream
Baked Potato | gf v
Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese, Chives
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes | gf v
Wild Rice Pilaf | gf v
**Boursin mac-n-cheese v
Sautéed Green Beans | gf v Onions and Red Peppers
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms | gf v
Bacon-braised Sweet Corn
Grilled Asparagus gf v
Kid’s Menu
12 Years & Under | Includes Small Beverage | Served with Chips, Fries or Applesauce
Cheese Quesadilla | 7 | v
Chicken Tenders | 9
Grilled Cheese | 7
Macaroni and Cheese | 7 | v
Cheeseburger | 9
gf Gluten Friendly | v Vegetarian
Updated June 2023. Menus subject to change without notice.
Fall Cocktails
Grilled Orange Old Fashioned | 15
4 Roses Small Batch, Orange Bitters, Orange, Toasted Marshmallow
Amaretto Coffee | 12
Coffee, Disaronno Amaretto, Whipped Cream, Cinnamon
Ginger Apple Mule | 12
Smirnoff Vodka, Apple Schnapps, Lime Juice, Apple Cider, Ginger Beer
Cranberry Thyme Gin & Tonic | 12
Hendricks, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Tonic, Thyme, Cranberries
Blackberry Margarita | 14
Casa Amigos Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Blackberries, Lime Twist
Martinis
Classic Vodka | 12
Smirnoff Vodka | Add Bleu Cheese Olives +3
Classic Gin | 12
Beefeater | Add Bleu Cheese Olives +3
The Vesper | 18
Monkey 47 Dry Gin, Vodka, White Vermouth, Lemon Twist
Char Manhattan | 13
Tattersal Single Barrel Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Filthy Cherries
Sidecar | 12
Courvoisier, Cointreau, Lemon Juice, Lemon Twist
Cosmopolitan | 13
Grey Goose, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice, Lime
Triple P | 14
Jacoulot Crème De Peche, Grey Goose Pear Vodka, Prosecco, Pear Slice
Chai Espresso Martini | 13
Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Chai, Espresso
Pegu Club Martini | 13
Beefeater, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Orange Bitters, Lime Twist
Old Friend | 12
Beefeater, Amaro, Grapefruit, Lemon Juice, Lemon Twist
Bourbons & Whiskeys
Blanton’s / Rabbit Hole Dareringer Bourbon Sherry Casks / Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Rye Whiskey
Jefferson’s Reserve Very Old Very Small Batch Bourbon / Redbreast Irish Whiskey
Greenspot Irish Whiskey / 4 Roses Small Batch
Tequila
Clase Azul Platinum / Clase Azul Reposado / Avion Rerserva 44 Anejo
Avion Rerserva Cristalino / Don Julio 1942 / Don Julio Rosado
Bottle Beer
Bud / Coors Light / Miller Lite / Surly Furious / Stella Artois / Michelob Golden Light
Michelob Ultra / Summit EPA / Loon Juice Cider / Stilly Grapefruit
NA Summit Nialis IPA / NA Athletic Upside Dawn
Tap Beer
Rotating Local Breweries
Updated June 2023. Menus subject to change without notice.
