Char Craft Steaks
Savor every sizzle at CHAR, Grand View Lodge's premier steakhouse! Our commitment to excellence means we source only the finest ingredients, from premium craft steaks to locally sourced fish and produce, all prepared with meticulous care. Enjoy Minnesota's best beers, spirits, and a curated selection of Old World, New World, and local wines. Whether smoked, seared, roasted, or grilled, our culinary artisans at CHAR masterfully craft each steak to perfection, ensuring an unparalleled dining experience every time.
Sunday-Monday | Closed
Tuesday-Saturday | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hours subject to change without notice.
Char Food Menu
Beginnings
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
HALF DOZEN RAW OYSTERS-ON-THE-HALF-SHELL(GF DF)
| $ 29
Mignonette, Lemon, Tabasco
BIG EYE TUNA
| $ 23
Avocado, Roasted Minnesota Corn, Micro Greens, Soy Glaze, Wasabi Aioli, Seaweed Salad, Sesame Crisp
PAN-ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS (GF)
| $ 17
Candied Bacon, Toasted Pecans, Pecorino Cheese, Honey Maple Gaze
STUFFED KING CRAB BITES
| $ 35
Garlic, Butter, Sauce Bearnaise, Herb Breadcrumbs
BEEF CARPACCIO (GF)
| $ 23
Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Shaved Black Truffle, Parmesan Cheese, Herb Oil, Micro Greens
Soup and Salads
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
FRENCH ONION SOUP
| $ 10
Elephant Garlic, Fontina and Gruyere, Truffle Garlic Crouton
WINTER KALE SALAD
| $ 16
Farro, Roasted Butternut Squash, Feta Cheese, Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
WEDGE CAESAR SALAD
| $ 14
[add Anchovies +2] Grated Parmesan, Chili Sage Croutons, Caesar Dressing
THE “CHAR” SALAD (GF) (V)
| $ 15
Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Confit Tomatoes. Charred Red Onions, Smoked Bleu Cheese, Choice of Dressing
Shareables
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
12 ea
ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES (GF, V)
| $ 12
TWICE BAKED POTATO BACON AU GRATINS (GF)
| $ 12
BOURSIN MAC-N-CHEESE (V)
| $ 12
BROCCOLINI (GF, V)
| $ 12
HERB AND BUTTERED WILD MUSHROOMS (GF, V)
| $ 12
GRILLED ASPARAGUS (GF, V)
| $ 12
ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH (GF, V)
| $ 12
From the Grill
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
8 OZ PRIME FILET MIGNON (GF, DF)
| $ 67
5 OZ PETITE FILET (GF, DF)
| $ 49
14 OZ PRIME NY STRIP (GF, DF)
| $ 71
24 OZ BONE-IN RIBEYE (GF, DF)
| $ 90
16 OZ RIBEYE STEAK (GF, DF)
| $ 77
VENISON RACK (GF, DF)
| $ 68
Add-Ons
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Cold Water Lobster Tail (GF)
| $ Market Price
1 lb Alaskan King Crab (GF)
| $ Market Price
Lemon, Drawn Butter
Steak Sauces
| $ 4 ea
Chef’s Recipe Steak Sauce / Bordelaise / Hollandaise (served warm) / Béarnaise (served warm)
TOPPERS (GF)
| $ 4 ea
Blue Cheese / Bone Marrow Butter / Truffle Butter / Wild Mushrooms Crab Oscar | 8
Composed Entrees
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Cote Family Walleye
| $ 43
Pan Fried, Blackened, or Broiled, Wild Rice Pilaf, Grilled Asparagus, Bacon Braised Sweet Corn
Steak Oscar (GF)
| $ 77
8 oz Grilled Filet Mignon, Crab Oscar, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Sauce Hollandaise
CHAR’S SIGNATURE BLACK TRUFFLE STUFFED BEEF RIBEYE
| $ 98
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Of The Moment, Truffle Demi-Glace
CLASSIC BEEF WELLINGTON
| $ 79
Potato Puree, Glazed Root Vegetables, Red Wine Demi-Glace
SUPERIOR SHORES SEARED SALMON
| $ 48
Roasted Spaghetti Squash, Blood Orange Agre Dolce, Toasted Breadcrumbs, Pickled Fennel, Pea Trendle Salad
DUO LOBSTER TAIL
| $ 63
Wild Rice Pilaf, Drawn Butter, Grilled Asparagus
WILD ACRES HALF ROASTED CHICKEN
| $ 44
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Pan Jus, Root Vegetables
Prime Rib
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENINGS (*Creamy horsey sauce served on the side is not gluten friendly.)
16 OZ PAUL BUNYAN CUT (GF*, DF)
| $ 44
20 OZ BABE BLUE OX CUT (GF*, DF)
| $ 59
Updated January 2025. Menus subject to change without notice.
Char Wine Menu
Wines by the glass
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Reds, 6 oz/9 oz
La Marca Prosecco
| $ 9/-
Veneto
Bieler Pere et Fils Rosé
| $ 10
| $ 14
Bandol, France
Risata Moscato d’Asti
| $ 8
| $ 12
Barone Fini Pinot Grigio
| $ 8
| $ 12
Valdadige, Italy
Dr. Loosen Riesling
| $ 8
| $ 12
Mosel
Chehalem Unoaked Chardonnay
| $ 9
| $ 13
Livermore
Chateau de Quincay Sauvignon de Touraine
| $ 10
| $ 14
Loire Valley, France
Wente Riva Ranch Oaked Chardonnay
| $ 10
| $ 14
Livermore
Freemark Abbey Chardonnay
| $ 22
| $ 26
Napa, California
Evolution Pinot Noir
| $ 10
| $ 14
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Benton Lane Pinot Noir
| $ 12
| $ 16
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Daou Pessimist Red Blend
| $ 12
| $ 16
Paso Robles, California
Terrazas “Reserva” Malbec
| $ 12
| $ 16
Mendoza, Argentina
Bonanza, Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 10
| $ 14
California
Coppola Director’s Cut Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 13
| $ 17
Alexander Valley, California
Duckhorn Cabernet
| $ 20
| $ 25
Napa Valley 2020
Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel
| $ 10
| $ 14
Sonoma, California
Wines by the bottle
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Whites
Evolution Pinot Noir
| $ 40
Willamette Valley 2022
Benton Lane Pinot Noir
| $ 45
Willamette Valley 2022
Stephanie et Vincent Michelet
| $ 50
Bourgogne, France 2019
Center of Effort Pinot Noir
| $ 65
Edna Valley, California 2019
Ponzi Pinot Noir
| $ 80
Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021
Stoller Reserve Pinot Noir
| $ 95
Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019
Orin Swift Slander Pinot Noir
| $ 100
California 2022
Daou Pessimist Red Blend
| $ 45
Paso Robles, California
Terrazas “Reserva” Malbec
| $ 45
Mendoza, Argentina
The Paring Red Blend
| $ 60
Santa Ynez Valley, California 2018
Ogier Cotes du Rhone
| $ 75
Rhone 2018
Clay Shannon 13 Rams Petite Sirah
| $ 75
Lake County, California 2019
Orin Swift Eight Years in the Desert Blend
| $ 90
St. Helena 2022
Venturini Amorone della Valpolicella DOCG
| $ 100
Veneto, Italy 2017
Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel
| $ 40
Sonoma, California
Papale Primitivo
| $ 50
Puglia, Italy 2019
Rombauer Zinfandel
| $ 90
Napa Valley, California 2020
Duckhorn Merlot
| $ 60
Napa Valley 2020
Freemark Abbey Merlot
| $ 90
California 2019
Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 35
California
Roth Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 45
Napa 2019
San Simeon Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 45
Paso Robles, California 2020
Ghost Pines Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 50
Napa/Sonoma 2020
Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 50
Alexander Valley 2020
Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 60
Napa Valley 2021
Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 70
St. Helena, California 2020
Matthews Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 70
Columbia Valley
Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 90
Napa Valley 2020
Faust Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 100
Napa Valley
Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 120
2019
Shannon Ridge ‘Ovis’ Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 120
Napa Valley, California 2017
Stag’s Leap Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 125
Napa 2020
Risata Moscato d’Asti
| $ 30
La Marca Prosecco
| $ 30
Korbel Brut
| $ 30
California
Argyle Brut
| $ 50
Willamette
Piper Heidsieck Brut
| $ 100
France
Dr. Loosen Riesling
| $ 35
Mosel
Umani Ronchi Pecorino
| $ 35
Abruzzo 2021
Bieler Pere et Fils Rosé
| $ 40
Bandol, France 2022
Koehler-Ruprecht Kallstadter Riesling Kabinett Trocken
| $ 50
Pfalz, Germany 2021
Domaine Emile Beyer Pinot Blanc
| $ 40
Alsace, France 2021
Barone Fini Pinot Grigio
| $ 30
Valdadige, Italy
Iris Pinot Gris
| $ 35
Willamette Valley 2021
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
| $ 45
Valdadige 2021
Pascal Jolivet Sauvion Sancerre
| $ 70
Loire, France 2020
Fess Parker Chardonnay
| $ 35
Santa Barbara, California, 2022
Chehalem Chardonnay
| $ 35
2022
Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay
| $ 40
Livermore 2021
Jordan Chardonnay
| $ 60
Russian River Valley 2021
Freemark Abbey Chardonnay
| $ 75
Napa, California
Reserve Wines
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Reds
Francois Carillon Puligny Montrachet
| $ 125
Bourgogne 2011
Wayfarer Estate Chardonnay
| $ 125
Sonoma Coast 2015
Belle Glos Glasir Holt Chardonnay
| $ 125
Santa Rita Hills, California 2022
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut
| $ 140
Reims NV
Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial Rosé
| $ 150
Epernay
Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay
| $ 180
Napa Valley, California 2021
Dom Perignon
| $ 700
Epernay
Domaine du Beaurenard Chateauneuf du Pape
| $ 125
Rhone 2016
Bouchard Pere & Fils Gevrey-Chambertin
| $ 125
Beaune 2019
Domaine Serene ‘Everstad Reserve’ Pinot Noir
| $ 125
Willamette 2019
Jordan Cabernet
| $ 150
Alexander Valley 2019
Cakebread Cellars Cabernet
| $ 150
Napa 2020
Caymus Cabernet
| $ 170
Napa 2021
La Gerla Brunello
| $ 175
2017
Chateau Montelena Cabernet
| $ 175
2019
Shafer ‘One Point Five’ Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 180
Napa 2017
The Pact Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 200
Napa 2019
Hourglass Blueline Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 300
Napa 2015
Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 400
Napa 2017
Continuum Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 400
Napa 2016
Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 600
Napa 2017
Updated January 2025. Menus subject to change without notice.
Char Drink Menu
Winter Cocktails
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Cranberry Gin Spritzer
| $ 12
Hendrick’s Gin, lemon Juice, Cranberry Simple Syrup, Ginger Beer
Spiced White Russian
| $ 13
Bacardi Rum, RumChata, Kahlua
Ginger-Sage Paloma
| $ 14
Don Julio Blanco, Lime, Grapefruit, Sage Simple Syrup, Topped wtih Lemon-lime Soda
Bourbon Fig Smash
| $ 13
Bulliet Bourbon, Fig Jam, Simple Syrup, Garnish with Fresh Fig
Martinis
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
The Vesper
| $ 18
Aviation Dry Gin, Vodka, Lillet Blanc, Lemon Twist
Spiced Pumpkin Espresso
| $ 15
Vanilla Vodka, Du Nord Coffee Liqueur, Spiced Pumpkin Syrup, Cream
Sidecar
| $ 18
Courvoisier, Cointreau, Lemon Juice, Lemon Twist
Bottled Beer
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Bud / Coors Light / Miller Lite / Surly Furious / Stella Artois
Michelob Golden Light / Michelob Ultra
Summit EPA / Stilly Grapefruit
NA Summit Nialis IPA / NA Athletic Upside Dawn
Tap Beer
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Rotating Local Breweries
Bourbons & Whiskeys
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Rotating and limited availability
Rotating And Limited Availability
Keeper’s Heart Whiskey
4 Roses Small Batch
Michter’s Small Batch
Angel’s Envy
Tequila
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Don Julio 1942, Don Julio Alma Miel, Don Julio Rosado,
Clase Azul Platinum, Clase Azul Reposado
Mocktails
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Cranberry Spritz
| $ 8
Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider
| $ 8
Apple Cider, Spiced Pumpkin Syrup, Ginger Beer
Autumn Spritzer
| $ 8
Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Lemon/Lime Soda, Grenadine
Icelandic Water
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Still or Sparkling in Liters
| $ 8
Classic, Tarocco Blood Orange, or Sicilian Lemon
| $ 5
Updated November 2024. Menus subject to change without notice.
Char Kids Menu
Kids Menu
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
12 Years & Under | Includes Small Beverage Served with Chips, Fries or Applesauce | Fresh Fruit $1.50
Cheeseburger
| $ 9
Chicken Tenders
| $ 9
Grilled Cheese
| $ 7
Macaroni and Cheese
| $ 7
Updated July 2024. Menus subject to change without notice.