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CHAR Craft Steaks - Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, MN

CHAR Craft Steaks - Grand View Lodge

4.8
4.8
544 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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
    (218) 963-8756
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Justin Grecco
  • Area
    Nisswa
  • Cross Street
    23521 Nokomis Ave
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 544 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Great for fine wines

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CHAR Craft Steaks at Grand View Lodge offers an unforgettable dining experience. Guests rave about the "best steak I have ever eaten," "outstanding" service, and "the best steaks and food" in Brainerd Lakes. With a cozy atmosphere, delightful menu, and exceptional staff, it's a top choice for special occasions and casual dining alike.

544 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was amazing-food preparation and presentation was excellent. Atmosphere was very pleasant

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  2. Kimberly

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience at Char. Irena was a wonderful server. She let me sample wine to pick the perfect pairing for my food. Food arrived quickly and was cooked perfectly. Everything was wonderful. Highly recommend.

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  3. Kathy

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time. Food was all delicious. Our wait staff was friendly and very helpful. Always our first choice for a fabulous meal and service!

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  4. lauren

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steaks were fantastic, mashed potatoes were not great. But our server was amazing and comped the mashed potatoes.

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  5. Kayla

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our favorite part of our entire stay at Grand View Lodge! The service was outstanding, the food was incredible and the atmosphere was classy. 12/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟🌟

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  6. Emma

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time! The oysters are top notch!! Ordered two orders they were so good. Our service from Iryna was outstanding. Great suggestion on wine, steaks cooked perfectly, and the quiet corner was perfect.

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  7. Jill

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Char at Grandview Lodge is by far one of my favorite restaurants in the Brainerd Lakes Area. There #1 menu item for me is the Prime Rib, unfortunately, this was only available Friday and Saturday evenings which was disappointing because it was a Holiday Weekend and I was really looking forward to having it! However, the food here is outstanding and the atmosphere is relaxing. We had a cozy table by the fireplace which was perfect for a cold winter evening. Their servers are outstanding which really differentiates Grandview Lodge from other local restaurants. I would 100% recommend.

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  8. Dave

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The CHAR restaurant is located inside the iconic Grandview Lodge. The best steaks and food in the Brainerd Lakes area. The staff is awesome, and the ambience is second to none.

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  9. Karen

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their new menu was delicious! We had the crab appetizer (amazing) and the NY Strip steak (great flavor). Iryna is a spectacular server! I’m gluten free and there were many options for me.

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  10. Dave

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was very good. The food was delicious. Always a great experience. They made it special for our celebration. Can't wait to go back.

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CHAR Craft Steaks - Grand View Lodge is rated 4.8 stars by 544 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 5 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
  • Area
    Nisswa
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Justin Grecco
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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