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.
Thursday-Monday | 5:00pm-9:00pm
Hours subject to change without notice.
Beginnings
Crab Cakes | 20
Arugula Lemon Vinaigrette, Lemon Aioli, Balsamic Reduction
Shrimp Cocktail | 18 | gf
Spicy Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce, Cajun Remoulade
Serrano Ham | 18 | gf
Manchego Cheese, Mixed Greens, Figs, Spanish Olive Oil
Smoked Salmon on Toast | 17
Capers, Wasabi Cream Cheese, Chives
CHARcuterie Platter | 18 | gf
Chef’s Selection of Cured Meats and Cheeses, Onion Jam, Grilled Baguette
Soup and Side Salad
Soup of the Day | 8
CHAR French Onion Soup | 8
Caramelized Onion Blend, Black Garlic, Rich Broth, Fontina and Gruyere Cheese,
Truffled Garlic Crouton
CHAR Caesar Salad | Side 7 | Full 12 [ Add Anchovies 2 ]
Tender Hearts of Romaine, Parmesan Tuile, Fresh Grated Grana Padano,
Chili Sage Crouton, White Anchovy Caesar Dressing
Wedge Salad | 12 | gf
Iceberg, Marinated Tomatoes, AmaBlu, Roasted Lardon of Bacon, Sliced Egg, Red Onion Slaw
Spinach Salad | 9 | gf
Bacon Balsamic Vinaigrette, Sliced Egg, Slivered Red Onion, Sliced Mushroom, Toasted Pine Nuts
From the Grill
7 oz Beef Tenderloin | 59 | gf
14 oz NY Strip | 52 gf
16 oz Ribeye | 48 | gf
24 oz Dry-Aged Bone-in Ribeye | 72 | gf
32 oz Tomahawk Ribeye | 120 | gf
16 oz Prime Rib | 37 | gf
20 oz Prime Rib | 42 | gf
12 oz Dry-aged Durock Pork Chop | 38 | gf
Add-ons
Cold Water Lobster Tail | Market Price
U-12 Shrimp | 12
Steak Sauces | 2 ea
Chef’s Recipe Steak Sauce / Hollandaise / Béarnaise / Bordelaise
Toppers | 2 ea
Blue Cheese / Truffle Butter
Composed Entreés
Seared Chicken Breast | 35 | gf
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Pancetta, Arugula, Green Beans, Sherry Vinegar Butter
Sugar-Seared Salmon | 30 | gf
Sautéed Fennel and Leeks, Roasted Fingerlings, Buerre Blanc
Cote Family Walleye | 30
Pan-fried Ritz® Cracker Crust, Blackened, or Broiled, Wild Rice Pilaf, Creamed Corn, Asparagus
Duck Two Ways | 48
Seared Duck Breast with Confit Leg, Wild Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Pomegranate Demi-Glace
Rack of Lamb | Half 41 | Full 58
Gingerbread Crusted, Asparagus, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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 | Market Price | gf
Wild Rice Pilaf, Drawn Butter, Asparagus
Shareables
[ 9 ea ]
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | gf v
Baked Potato | gf v
Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese, Chives
Twice-Baked Potato Au Gratin
Sour Cream, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Chives
Mac-n-Cheese | v
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms | gf v
Creamed Corn | gf
Grilled Asparagus | gf v
Green Beans | 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 November 2022. Menus subject to change without notice.
Winter Cocktails
Snickerdoodle Martini | 13
Caramel Vodka, Rumchata, topped with Whipped Cream
Cider Spritz | 13
Apple Schnapps, Apple Cider, topped with Prosecco
Pomegranate Mule | 12
Loon Juice, Pomegranate Liquor, Ginger Beer
Old Friend | 12
Hendrick’s Gin, Amaro, Grapefruit Juice
Maple Old Fashioned | 14
Trader Vic’s Dark Rum
Bourbons & Whiskeys
Michter’s 10 year Single Barrel | 4Roses – Single Barrel | Blanton’s | Buffalo Trace
Rums
Bacardi 8-year | Tattersall Barrel-aged
Bottle Beer
Bud | Coors Light | Miller Lite | Michelob Golden Light | Summit EPA | Michelob Ultra | Stella Artois
Surly Furious | Grainbelt Nordeast | O’douls Amber | Loon Juice Cider
Updated November 2022. Menus subject to change without notice.
By the Glass
[ 6 oz | 9 oz ]
WHITES, SPARKLING & ROSÉ
La Marca Prosecco Italy NV | 9 | –
Castello Del Poggio Moscato Italy | 8 | 12
Bella Sera Pinot Grigio Italy | 8 | 12
Hogue Riesling Columbia Valley | 8 | 12
Broadbent Vinho Verde Portugal NV | 8 | 12
The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc | 10 | 154
Chehalem Inox Unoaked Chardonnay Willamette Valley | 9 | 13
Wente Riva Ranch Oaked Chardonnay Livermore | 10 | 14
The Beach Rosé Provence | 9 | 13
REDS
Boen Pinot Noir California | 10 | 14
Benton Lane Pinot Noir Willamette Valley | 12 | 16
1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel California | 10 | 14
Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee Sonoma | 11 | 15
Dona Paula Malbec Mendoza | 8 | 12
Clay Shannon Cabernet Sauvignon California | 8 | 12
Ghost Pines Cabernet Sauvignon California | 13 | 17
By the Bottle
PINOT NOIR
Boen Russian River Valley | 35
Benton Lane Willamette | 45
Stephanie et Vincent Michelet Bourgogne | 50
Ponzi Willamette Valley | 80
Stoller Reserve Willamette Valley | 95
Orin Swift Slander California | 100
INTERESTING REDS
Dona Paula Malbec Mendoza | 30
Prazo de Roriz Duoro Portugal | 30
Trouble Maker Red Blend California | 30
Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee Sonoma County | 45
Paraduxx Blend Napa Valley | 60
Cocodrilo Red Blend Mendoza | 65
Ogier Cotes du Rhone Rhone | 75
Orin Swift Eight Years in the Desert Blend St. Helena | 90
Stags’ Leap Winery Petite Sirah Napa Valley | 90
ZINFANDEL
1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel Aged California | 40
Seghesio Sonoma | 60
MERLOT
Duckhorn Napa Valley | 60
Chateau La Croix Romane Bordeaux | 60
Freemark Abbey California | 90
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Clay Shannon California | 35
Roth Napa | 45
Ringbolt Margaret River Australia | 45
Ghost Pines Napa/Sonoma | 50
Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut Alexander Valley | 50
Quilt Napa Valley | 60
Austin Hope California | 80
Duckhorn Napa Valley | 90
Frank Family Napa Valley | 100
Lion Tamer | 120
Stag’s Leap Artemis Napa | 125
Jordan Alexander Valley | 135
Cakebread Cellars Napa | 150
SPARKLING
Castello Del Poggio Moscato California | 30
La Marca Prosecco | 30
Korbel Brut California | 30
Argyle Brut Willamette | 50
Piper Heidsieck Brut France | 100
INTERESTING WHITES & ROSÉ
Hogue Riesling Columbia Valley | 30
Broadbent Vinho Verde Portugal NV | 30
La Cetto Primavera Rosé of Cabernet Baja California | 30
Chateau d’Esclans The Beach Rosé Provence | 35
Umani Ronchi Pecorino Abruzzo | 35
PINOT GRIGIO & PINOT GRIS
Bella Sera Pinot Grigio | 30
Iris Pinot Gris Willamette Valley | 35
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Valdadige | 45
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Mussel Bay | 30
Justin California | 30
Nobilo Icon Marlborough | 40
The Crossings Marlborough | 40
Sauvion Sancerre France | 70
CHARDONNAY
Red Tail Ridge Sans Oak Finger Lakes | 30
Chehalem Inox Unoaked Chardonnay Willamette Valley | 35
Wente Riva Ranch Livermore | 40
Franciscan Napa | 45
Jordan Russian River Valley | 60
Reserve Wines
WHITES & SPARKLING
Francois Carillon Puligny Montrachet Bourgogne 2011 | 125
Wayfarer Estate Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2015 | 125
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Reims NV | 140
Dom Perignon Epernay | 350
REDS
Domaine du Beaurenard Chateauneuf du Pape Rhone | 125
Bouchard Pere & Fils Gevrey-Chambertin Beaune 2016 | 125
Domaine Serene ‘Everstad Reserve’ Pinot Noir Willamette 2015 | 125
Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany 2013 | 175
Shafer ‘One Point Five’ Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2017 | 180
Hourglass Blueline Cabernet Sauvignon Napa | 225
Quintessa Rutherford | 350
Continuum Napa 2016 | 400
Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa 2015 | 500
Opus One Napa 2016 | 600
Opus One Napa 2017 | 600
Updated November 2022. Menus subject to change without notice.
