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CHAR Craft Steaks - Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, MN

CHAR Craft Steaks - Grand View Lodge

4.7
4.7
514 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Experience one of the largest and best breakfast buffet spreads in the state! Enjoy fresh juice, coffee, pastries, assorted yogurts, fruit, and cereals, as well as, hot french toast, pancakes, eggs, sausage and more! The Grand Breakfast is the perfect way to start your day of adventures and is located in the Heritage Room of the historic main lodge.

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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Breakfast

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (218) 963-8756

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Executive chef

    Michael Manders

  • Neighborhood

    Nisswa

  • Cross street

    23521 Nokomis Ave

  • Parking details

    Hotel Parking

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 514 people are saying

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Central Minnesota

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Lacking flavor/seasoning. A $72 steak should taste a lot better than it did. It was improperly cooked. Needs more salt and finish basting in butter, garlic, and rosemary. Server made it right but was let down by the food.
  2. OpenTableDiner

    Minneapolis

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s so fun to introduce someone to Char! The gingerbread encrusted lamb lived up to our hype!! ;) Jessica, our server, had great dessert and beverage recommendations.
  3. SaraB

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food was amazing!! The steaks were good, the potatoes were hot and buttery, and the server was knowledgeable.
  4. kentw

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took our kids out to for dinner first time here we loved it and will definitely be back!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have made Char an annual anniversary stop for us for years. Every single time we come we are impressed with not only the food but the service. We highly recommend and remember to let them know what your celebrating when you book!!
  6. JohnP

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    With a cozy spot near the fireplace, my wife and I really enjoyed our dinner at CHAR. The ribeye and prime rib were grilled to perfection and the sides we shared (twice baked potato au gratin and sautéed wild mushrooms) were wonderful. Iryna was our server and she was delightful, offering suggestions and making sure our needs were met . . . all with a friendly, genuine smile. We splurged with desert and the cheesecake was fabulous! As always, our experience at CHAR was great and the food at Grand View Lodge never disappoints.
  7. LisaC

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was excellent! Highly recommend this restaurant
  8. AnthonyV

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Our reservation was at 6:30. We had great service. Food was amazing. The dining room had two other table of family's. The kids were loud and disruptive and really put a damper on our evening. We tried to wait them out but they were there till after we left. Just disappointing when paying for a high end steakhouse it's disrupted by other guest.
  9. EsohL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing duck dinner! We both loved our anniversary meal!
  10. OpenTableDiner

    Minneapolis

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So nice to return to Char after a brief hiatus! The shrimp cocktail - still delicious - had a fun, unique presentation. The French onion soup is still as flavorful. Main courses, wine, dessert, and service were still stellar! The only thing we missed was the artisan butters - will they return?
  11. Millie

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    I ordered the prime rib, it was huge and thick almost overwhelming to look at. It was very bland and tasteless. My husband ordered the surf and turf, he felt the same about his food. Our friends ordered fish and they were very pleased.
  12. JeffT

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, better service. Will definitely return.
  13. rosss

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Family dinner up North. Steaks were amazing. Place was buzzing with energy and diners celebrating early Valentine’s or just a nice night out. Service was amazing. Definitely a must if you are at Grandview.
  14. OpenTableDiner

    Minneapolis

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another wonderful meal at Char with outstanding staff, delicious food, great wine, and an amazing dessert! Cheers!
  15. jane

    Minneapolis

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service and more!
  16. CindiL

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first dining experience at Char and we enjoyed it immensely! My husband and I both had the walleye, and it was delicious! Our server was Quinn and he did an excellent job taking care of our table. We will definitely be back!!
  17. Colette

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All of the employees were very friendly and the waitress had a great deal of knowledge about each dish. She suggested items that she thought we would like and she was spot on! We had a fabulous dinner!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love this place
  19. MauraM

    Minneapolis

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal and experience! We are return guests and will always go back to Char. Food is great, drink menu is fantastic, service is superb!
  20. BG28

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Steaks done perfectly.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic, and our server truly made it extraordinary!
  22. DebbieM

    Fargo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time to this restaurant! It beyond met our expectations. We were celebrating a family birthday and the service, food, and atmosphere was top notch! Highly recommend the Prime Rib and salmon. Our waitress (Jenny) was extremely attentive and really cared about our service and experience here! Will definitely be back!
  23. SonjaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We did the special, surf and turf. It was a filet and lobster tail. Outstanding. We ordered wine, and had a chocolate torte dessert. Delicious. Our server made our experience go from good to great. Irena if I recall right. She was knowledgeable on the wines and menu, and was so kind, and we just loved her tentative service.
  24. TamiA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jessica, our server, did a phenomenal job! Everyone had a fabulous time.
  25. Dianes

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, very good food, and a lovely atmosphere to celebrate our anniversary.
  26. MapleSpartan

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent NYE dinner here... The jazz band was great. Excellent food and service.
  27. JohnD

    Fargo

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    The jazz band was too loud during dinner hard to have a conversation.
  28. JenF

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a great evening at Grandview on New Years Eve All of our food was great! Our Waitress was super nice Will definitely be back to Char
  29. bethL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came for a relaxing night and it was amazing. service was great and food was wonderful
  30. Kirsten

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Our dinner was very good, but was a bit pricey. We had a tremendous waitress named Jenny who made our experience very memorable.
  31. cindyp

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner and we had the best server Iryna, she went above and beyond to make this a wonderful celebration. Thank you!
  32. CarlaZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful food and stellar service. Magical expirence on Christmas Eve
  33. Brad

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another exemplary dinner at this fine restaurant. The 20 ounce prime rib was as good as it gets, while the French onion soup really began the meal with full flavor. Add a lovely glass of bubbly and how could it be better? Had to decline dessert as I was out of gastronomic space. Will gladly come back.
  34. Marc

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    We started w Caesar salad which was great. The bread & butter was also delicious. My walleye had hardly any flavor and many bones but the rest of the food was great! We also got delicious chocolate cake & apple pie for dessert. The service was a little slow (my water was empty for some time). The ambiance was great. Unfortunately, there was a VERY loud group talking very inappropriately most of the time we were there but that's not the restaurants fault.
  35. KaraH

    Minneapolis

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and drinks. Beautiful holiday trees and a fireplace. So cozy! Great service too!
  36. AnnM

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there for our 20th Anniversary dinner. We had a nice time with great food and service.
  37. Justgo

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service and drinks were great. Steak was a touch salty but still delicious along with the other food. Walleye was exceptional.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great service considering short staff. Prime rib cuts were outstanding. We will go again
  39. Beebes

    Las Vegas

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best waitress ever, Jesse!!!! The walleye and prime rib are our favorite but went with the duck. Amazing! Thanks for the recommendation Jesse!
  40. OpenTableDiner

    Minneapolis

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The new menu is [chef’s kiss]! The lamb was exquisite and salmon was expertly prepared. Thank you to Jessica, our server, for the excellent recommendations and great service!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

CHAR Craft Steaks - Grand View Lodge is rated 4.7 stars by 514 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Google Map for CHAR Craft Steaks - Grand View Lodge

23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MN 56468-2711

Additional information

  • Cross street

    23521 Nokomis Ave

  • Neighborhood

    Nisswa

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Breakfast

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Parking details

    Hotel Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Michael Manders

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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