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Food - CHAR Craft Steaks - Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, MN

CHAR Craft Steaks - Grand View Lodge

4.6 (667)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MN 56468-2711

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CHAR Craft Steaks - Grand View Lodge

4.6
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Nisswa

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Justin Grecco
  • Neighborhood
    Nisswa
  • Cross street
    23521 Nokomis Ave
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at CHAR Craft Steaks - Grand View Lodge.

4.6

4.6
(667)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Great for fine wines

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Romantic

  • Central Minnesota

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CHAR Craft Steaks at Grand View Lodge offers a "beautifully presented" dining experience with "outstanding" service. Guests rave about the "fantastic" food and "wonderful" ambiance, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Servers like Jessica and Iryna receive high praise for their "amazing" and "attentive" service, enhancing every visit.
667 Reviews
  1. Steve Gold

    Minneapolis43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Char is delicious, it's gotten really expensive but we love going to beautiful Grandview, it's so charming. The food was very good, prepared perfectly. Our server was so nice, she did a great job!

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  2. Anne Gold

    Phoenix33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Char is our go to restaurant when entertaining or want a great meal! The food is always delicious, beautifully presented and the service is outstanding! I believe our server was Jessica last night and with all the people that dine there, she actually remembered us and the cocktail my husband had ordered from a previous dinner there! Very impressive! She is great, personable and the young lady coming around and freshening up waters was also very nice. We will continue to drive to you from the other end of the lake! Char is our favorite! Thank you for hiring great people!

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  3. Nathan Gold

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was awesome the server was great and the food was the best!!! The mini fillet was soooooo good. I would come back!!

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  4. Dave

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food here is amazing and the service is excellent

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  5. Dianne

    Minneapolis12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambiance. Waitress very pleasant and attentive.

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  6. Paul

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was probably the best prime rib I have eaten in years! The service was impeccable and the price was a good value for the quality!

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  7. Kent

    Minneapolis23 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on September 23, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food seemed to be overcooked (the shrimp) and over-seasoned. The vegetables looked like they were burnt (carrots). Although, The Cote fish was done very well. Service was attentive.

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  8. Dan Gold

    Minneapolis14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner as usual. Quinn is our favorite server and he never disappoints. Thumbs up

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  9. Steven

    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Please get your flys under control in the dining area

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  10. Tony

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent dinner at Char! The food was fantastic, and the service was awesome, as usual. Char never disappoints!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Justin Grecco
  • Neighborhood
    Nisswa
  • Cross street
    23521 Nokomis Ave
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing, and many guests do dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

For prime‑rib lovers, CHAR is best on Friday and Saturday evenings, guests note the prime rib is available those nights.

CHAR serves fine‑dining steakhouse fare in a warm, charming dining room, many guests mention cozy seating by the fireplace and a welcoming, attentive staff.

Yes, CHAR has a dedicated Kid's Menu and guests report family-friendly meals and events (for example, a Mother's Day brunch with plenty of choices for children).

Yes, CHAR serves alcohol: the restaurant features Minnesota beer, spirits, and a selection of Old World, New World and Minnesota wines, and guests praise its cocktails and wine choices.

Private dining isn't part of the offering at CHAR Craft Steaks - Grand View Lodge.

CHAR Craft Steaks - Grand View Lodge is open for Dinner Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm.

Yes, CHAR is a popular choice for anniversaries and date nights, with many guests celebrating special evenings and enjoying cozy tables by the fireplace.

The Prime Rib is a recurring favorite at CHAR, guests repeatedly praise the generous, well-regarded prime rib cuts on the menu.

For prime rib lovers, plan dinner at CHAR Craft Steaks on a Friday or Saturday evening when prime rib is served; dinner service runs 5:00 pm–9:00 pm on most nights.

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A photo of CHAR Craft Steaks - Grand View Lodge restaurant

CHAR Craft Steaks - Grand View Lodge

4.6
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Nisswa

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
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