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  • Flavors that Sizzle of Char craft steaks Grand View Lodge Spa and Golf Resort Nisswa Minnesota

    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.

    Char

    Reserve a Table

    Reservations required.

    Diners Choice

    Hours
    Tuesday - Saturday | 5 - 9 PM

    Hours are subject to change.

    Char Food And Cocktail Menu

    GF Gluten Friendly | DF Dairy Free | V Vegetarian | VG Vegan. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or egg may increase your risk of foodborne illness. No split checks on groups of 10 or more. We can accept multiple payments on one check. 18% gratuity automatically added to groups of 10 or more. All to-go orders will have a 10% charge added.

    BEGINNINGS

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    RAW OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL GF DF
    | $ 29 / 58 dz
    Mignonette, Lemon, Tabasco
    BIG EYE TUNA GF
    | $ 24
    Avocado, Roasted Minnesota Corn, Micro Greens, Soy Glaze, Wasabi Aioli, Seaweed Salad, Sesame Crisps
    PAN-ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS GF
    | $ 19
    Candied Bacon, Toasted Pecans, Pecorino Cheese, Honey Maple Glaze
    MISO-GLAZED CHARRED GARDEN CARROTS DF V
    | $ 19
    Pecorino Cheese, Herb Oil
    CRAB CAKES
    | $ 28
    Lump Jumbo Crab, Mustard Aioli, Pepper Salsa
    SHRIMP COCKTAIL GF DF
    | $ 31
    Six Chilled Shrimp, House Made Cocktail
    SEARED SCALLOPS GF
    | $ 24
    Parsnip Puree, Crispy Prosciutto

    SOUP AND SALADS

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Add Seared Chicken Breast 8 / or Shrimp (3) 15 / to any salad
    FRENCH ONION SOUP
    | $ 13
    Elephant Garlic, Fontina and Gruyere, Truffle Garlic Crouton
    CHAR SALAD GF DF V VG
    | $ 8 / 15
    Local Greens, Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onions, Shredded Carrots, Charred Fennel
    GRAND CAESAR SALAD GF
    | $ 8 / 15
    Local Romaine, House-Made Dressing, Parmesan Croutons, Anchovies
    HARVEST SALAD GF
    | $ 16
    Arugula, Mixed Greens, Maple Balsamic Yogurt, Tomatoes, Toasted Hazelnuts, Feta Cheese, Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
    WEDGE SALAD
    | $ 10 / 16
    Iceberg Wedge, Crispy Bacon, Pickled Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes and House-Made Bleu Cheese Dressing

    SHAREABLES

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES GF V
    | $ 15 ea
    GRAND VIEW SIGNATURE BACON AND POTATO AU GRATINS GF
    | $ 15 ea
    TRUFFLE MAC-N-CHEESE V +5
    | $ 15 ea
    BROCCOLINI GF V
    | $ 15 ea
    HERB BUTTERED WILD MUSHROOMS GF V
    | $ 15 ea
    CHARRED ASPARAGUS GF V
    | $ 15 ea
    Hollandaise +4

    SIMPLY CHAR GRILLED

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    5 OZ PETITE FILET GF DF
    | $ 49
    8 OZ FILET MIGNON GF DF
    | $ 69
    14 OZ PRIME NY STRIP GF DF
    | $ 73
    16 OZ RIBEYE STEAK GF DF
    | $ 78
    20 OZ PORTERHOUSE STEAK GF DF
    | $ 89
    24 OZ BONE-IN RIBEYE GF DF
    | $ 92

    PRIME RIB

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    * Creamy Horsey Sauce served on the side is not dairy free.
    16 OZ PAUL BUNYAN CUT GF DF*
    | $ 59
    20 OZ BABE BLUE OX CUT 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
    SEARED JUMBO SHRIMP (3) GF
    | $ 18
    STEAK SAUCES
    | $ 5 ea
    Chef’s Recipe Steak Sauce GF DF / Bordelaise GF DF / Hollandaise GF / Béarnaise GF
    TOPPERS GF
    | $ 5 ea
    Blue Cheese / Truffle Butter / Crab Oscar - 12 / Herb Wild Mushroom GF DF V - 5

    COMPOSED ENTREES

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    BLACK TRUFFLE-STUFFED BEEF RIBEYE GF
    | $ 98
    Inspired by Chef Justin. Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Truffle Demi-Glace, Herb Oil, Red Wine Reduction
    COTE FAMILY WALLEYE
    | $ 43
    Pan Fried, Blackened or Broiled, Wild Rice, Broiled Asparagus, Bacon Braised Sweet Corn
    DUO LOBSTER TAIL GF
    | $ Market Price
    Wild Rice, Drawn Butter, Broiled Asparagus
    STEAK OSCAR GF
    | $ 80
    8 oz Grilled Filet Mignon, Crab Oscar, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Broiled Asparagus, Hollandaise Sauce
    HALF ROASTED CHICKEN GF
    | $ 42
    Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Pan Jus
    CHILEAN SEA BASS
    | $ 59
    Chorizo-Almond Crumble, Saffron Cream, Seasonal Vegetable, and Wild Rice
    ALASKAN HALIBUT GF
    | $ 51
    Butter Poached and Herb Crusted with Parsnip Chips
    WILD MUSHROOM PASTA V
    | $ 30
    Locally harvested wild mushrooms pasta linguine, tossed in a truffle mushroom cream sauce. Steak Tips 15 / Seared Chicken 8 / Seared Shrimp (3) 18

    BOURBONS & WHISKEYS

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    ROTATING AND LIMITED AVAILABILITY
    FourRoses Small Batch
    Angel’s Envy Bourbon
    Blanton’s Bourbon
    Keeper’s Heart American Irish Whiskey
    Knob Creek Rye
    Michter’s Straight Rye
    Michter’s Small Batch Bourbon
    Woodford Reserve Bourbon

    TEQUILA

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Clase Azul Platinum
    Clase Azul Reposado
    Don Julio 1942
    Don Julio Rosado Reposado

    MARTINIS

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    THE VESPER
    | $ 18
    Aviation Dry Gin, Vodka, Lillet Blanc, Lemon Twist
    BLACK CHERRY LEMON DROP
    | $ 18
    Pearl Lemon Vodka, Maraschino Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Cointreau
    THE LAST WORD
    | $ 18
    Aviation Gin, Izarra Green Chartreus, Luxardo Liqueur, Lime Juice
    COCONUT ESPRESSO MARTINI
    | $ 18
    Libelula Tequila, Kalani Coconut Liqueur, Fever-Tree Expresso Martini, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur
    LYCHEE MARTINI
    | $ 14
    Haiken Lychee Vodka, Fresh Lemon Juice, Suro Elderflower Liqueur

    COCKTAILS

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    PERFECT PEAR
    | $ 17
    Grey Goose La Poire Vodka, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer, and Soda Water
    SOUL TRAIN
    | $ 17
    Haiken Lychee, Kettle Vodka, Lemon Juice, Club Soda
    WALNUT OLD FASHIONED
    | $ 17
    Old Scout Bourbon, Simple Syrup, and Walnut Bitters
    SCOFFLAW
    | $ 17
    Sazerac Rye, Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters, and Fresh Lemon Juice
    ELDERFLOWER RASPBERRY GIN RICKEY
    | $ 17
    Roku Gin, Raspberry Fruitful, Suro Elderflower Liqueur, Soda Water, and Fresh Lime

    BEER

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Coors Light
    Michelob Ultra
    Stella Artois
    Guinness
    Summit EPA
    Fashion Mullet IPA
    Modelo
    Nutrl Seltzer

    PREMIUM WATER

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Still or Sparkling in Liters
    | $ 8

    ZERO-PROOF

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Athletic Upside Dawn Golden
    Go Hazy IPA 0.0
    Ultra Zero
    Guinness 0.0
    LAPOS NEGRONI
    | $ 8
    Bold, Bitter Non-Alcoholic Negroni made with All-Natural Ingredients and Low Sugar
    APLÓS UME SPRITZ
    | $ 8
    Sparkling Cocktail featuring Aplos Ease Functional Spirit, Ume Plum, Grapefruit, White Tea, Lion’s Mane
    DR. THANISCH ALCOHOL-REMOVED RIESLING
    | $ 10
    CRANBERRY ROSEMARY SPRITZER
    | $ 8
    Cranberry Juice, Soda Water, and Fresh Rosemary
    WHITE SANGRIA
    | $ 10
    Riesling, Apple Cider, and Fresh Seasonal Fruit

    Updated November 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.

    Char Wine Menu

    White - Wine by the glass

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    6 oz/9 oz
    Poggio Costa Prosecco
    | $ 14
    Veneto, Italy
    Rimapere Sauvignon Blanc
    | $ 13
    | $ 17
    Marlborough, New Zealand
    Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
    | $ 12
    | $ 16
    Valdadige, Italy
    Alois Lageder Terra alpina Unoaked Chardonnay
    | $ 10
    | $ 14
    Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
    Selbach Incline Riesling
    | $ 10
    | $ 14
    Mosel, Germany
    Risata Moscato d’Asti
    | $ 8
    | $ 12
    Piedmont, Italy
    Serra da Estrela Albariño
    | $ 10
    | $ 14
    Galicia, Spain
    Clos Cibonne Rosé
    | $ 13
    | $ 17
    Provence, France
    Scott Family Chardonnay
    | $ 10
    | $ 14
    Arroyo Seco, California
    Dr. Thanisch Alchol Removed Riesling
    | $ 12
    | $ 16
    Mosel, Germany
    Wooden Link Blanc Cuvee
    | $ 9
    | $ 13
    Barrett, Minnesota

    Red - Wine by the glass

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    6 oz/9 oz
    Pike Road Pinot Noir
    | $ 12
    | $ 16
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
    Fogscape Vineyards Pinot Noir
    | $ 13
    | $ 17
    Arroyo Seco, California
    Santa Julia Malbec
    | $ 12
    | $ 16
    Mendoza, Argentina
    Coppola Director’s Cut Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 13
    | $ 17
    Alexander Valley, California
    Roaming Legends Red Blend
    | $ 13
    | $ 17
    Livermore Valley, California
    Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 20
    | $ 25
    Napa Valley, California
    Orin Swift Eight Years in the Desert
    | $ 20
    | $ 25
    St. Helena, California
    Birichino Saint George Old Vine Zifandel
    | $ 15
    | $ 19
    Central Coast, California
    Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva
    | $ 13
    | $ 17
    Rioja, Spain

    Sparkling - wine by the bottle

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Risata Moscato d’Asti
    | $ 30
    Piedmont, Italy
    Poggio Costa Prosecco
    | $ 30
    Veneto, Italy
    French for Water Brut Rosé
    | $ 35
    Columbia Valley, Washington
    Parés Balta Cava
    | $ 45
    Catalonia, Spain
    Cricket Farms
    | $ 60
    Lake County, California
    Piper‑Heidsieck
    | $ 120
    Champagne, France
    Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
    | $ 140
    Champagne, France
    Moët & Chandon Rosé Imperial
    | $ 150
    Champagne, France

    Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris - wine by the bottle

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Pullus Pinot Grigio
    | $ 40
    Štajerska, Slovenia
    Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Gris
    | $ 45
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
    Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
    | $ 45
    Valdadige, Italy

    Sauvignon Blanc - wine by the bottle

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Rimapere
    | $ 50
    Marlborough, New Zealand
    Francis Blanchet Pouilly-Fumé
    | $ 50
    Loire Valley, France
    Cade
    | $ 60
    Napa Valley, California
    Pascal Jolivet Sancerre
    | $ 70
    Loire, France
    Orin Swift Blank Stare
    | $ 75
    Russian River Valley, California

    Chardonnay - wine by the bottle

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Alois Lageder Terra Alpina Unoaked Chardonnay
    | $ 40
    Adige, Italy
    Scott Family
    | $ 40
    Arroyo Seco, California
    Picket Fence
    | $ 50
    Russian River Valley, California
    Flowers
    | $ 65
    Sonoma Coast, California
    Orin Swift Mannequin
    | $ 75
    St. Helena, California
    Jordan
    | $ 80
    Russian River Valley, California
    Cakebread
    | $ 90
    Napa Valley, California
    O’Shaughnessy 2020
    | $ 150
    Oakville, California
    François Carillon Puligny-Montrachet 2023
    | $ 200
    Burgundy, France

    Interesting Whites & Rosé - wine by bottle

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Dr. Thanisch Alcohol Removed Riesling
    | $ 30
    Mosel, Germany
    Pomerols Picpoul de Pinet
    | $ 30
    Roussillon, France
    Domaine du Margalleau Vouvray
    | $ 35
    Loire Valley, France
    Wooden Link Blanc Cuvee
    | $ 35
    Barrett, Minnesota
    Selbach Incline Riesling
    | $ 40
    Mosel, Germany
    Amity White Pinot Noir
    | $ 40
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
    Serra da Estrela Albariño
    | $ 40
    Galicia, Spain
    Selvanevada Villota
    | $ 45
    Rioja, Spain
    Clos Cibonne Tentation Rosé
    | $ 50
    Provence, France
    Ridge Grenache Blanc
    | $ 65
    Paso Robles, California
    Korta Katarina Pošip
    | $ 70
    Dalmatian Coast, Croatia
    Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu
    | $ 70
    Loire Valley, France

    Pinot Noir - wine by the bottle

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Pike Road
    | $ 45
    Willamette, Oregon
    Fogscape Vineyards
    | $ 50
    Arroyo Seco, California
    St. Innocent
    | $ 60
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
    Ponzi
    | $ 80
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
    Stoller Reserve
    | $ 95
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
    Orin Swift Slander 2022
    | $ 100
    California
    Flowers 2021
    | $ 100
    Sonoma, California
    Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve 2021
    | $ 125
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
    Domaine Michel Noëllat Fixin 2022
    | $ 150
    Burgundy, France

    Merlot - wine by the bottle

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Duckhorn
    | $ 70
    Napa Valley, California
    Freemark Abbey
    | $ 90
    Napa Valley, California
    Abeja 2020
    | $ 100
    Columbia Valley, Washington
    Keenan 2021
    | $ 125
    Napa Valley, California

    Interesting reds - wine by the bottle

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Santa Julia Malbec
    | $ 45
    Mendoza, Argentina
    Roaming Legends Red Blend
    | $ 50
    Livermore Valley, California
    Land of Saints GSM Blend
    | $ 50
    Santa Barbara, California
    Birichino Saint Georges Old Vine Zinfandel
    | $ 60
    Central Coast, California
    Big Easy Red Blend
    | $ 60
    Santa Barbara, California
    Stags’ Leap Petite Sirah
    | $ 80
    Napa Valley, California
    Sposato Petit Verdot
    | $ 80
    Mendoza, Argentina
    Orin Swift Eight Years in the Desert
    | $ 90
    St. Helena, California

    Cabernet sauvignon - wine by the bottle

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Roth
    | $ 45
    Alexander Valley, California
    Coppola Directors Cut
    | $ 50
    Alexander Valley, California
    Sposato Mendoza
    | $ 60
    Argentina
    BonAnno
    | $ 60
    Napa Valley, California
    Barkan
    | $ 80
    Platinum Galilee, Israel
    Duckhorn
    | $ 90
    Napa Valley, California
    Faust 2022
    | $ 100
    Napa Valley, California
    Stag’s Leap Artemis 2022
    | $ 125
    Napa Valley, California
    Cakebread Cellars 2022
    | $ 150
    Napa Valley, California
    Caymus 2023
    | $ 170
    Napa Valley, California
    Château Montelena 2021
    | $ 175
    St. Helena, California
    Adaptation 2019
    | $ 180
    Napa Valley, California
    Faust The Pact 2019
    | $ 200
    Coombsville, California

    Old world reds - wine by the bottle

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Château d’Orsan Côtes du Rhône
    | $ 45
    Rhône Valley, France
    Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva
    | $ 50
    Rioja, Spain
    Eloro Pachino Turi Nero d’Avola
    | $ 50
    Sicily, Italy
    Envínate Benje Tinto
    | $ 70
    Canary Islands, Spain
    Cantine Povero Batu Barbaresco
    | $ 70
    Piedmont, Italy
    Château du Hureau Cabernet Franc
    | $ 80
    Saumur-Champigny, France
    Marinet Bru Priorat
    | $ 85
    Catalonia, Spain
    Montepeloso Eneo Super Tuscan 2022
    | $ 100
    Tuscany, Italy
    Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2022
    | $ 100
    Rhône Valley, France
    Venturini Amarone della Valpolicella 2017
    | $ 100
    Veneto, Italy
    Domaine de la Solitude Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023
    | $ 120
    Rhône Valley, France
    Mocali Brunello di Montalcino 2020
    | $ 120
    Tuscany, Italy
    Renato Ratti Marcenasco Barolo 2021
    | $ 150
    Piedmont, Italy
    Piero Busso Barbaresco Mondino 2020
    | $ 165
    Piedmont, Italy
    Frescobaldi CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 2020
    | $ 180
    Tuscany, Italy

    Reserve wine - wine by the bottle

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Shafer One Point Five 2022
    | $ 250
    Howell Mountain, California
    Cade Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
    | $ 300
    Howell Mountain, California
    Hourglass Blueline Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
    | $ 300
    Napa Valley, California
    Continuum Sage Mountain Vineyard 2016
    | $ 400
    Napa Valley, California
    Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
    | $ 450
    Howell Mountain, California
    Stag’s Leap S.L.V Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 500
    Napa Valley, California 2022
    Quintessa 2019
    | $ 500
    Rutherford, California
    Opus One 2016, 2017, 2018
    | $ 500
    Oakville, California
    Dom Pérignon 2013
    | $ 600
    Champagne, France
    Updated January 2025. Menus subject to change without notice.

    Char Kids Menu

    Kids Menu

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    12 Years & Under
    Served with Chips, Fries or Applesauce | Fresh Fruit $1.50
    Cheeseburger
    | $ 9
    Fountain Soda
    | $ 3
    Small Juice or Milk
    | $ 3
    Chicken Tenders
    | $ 9
    Grilled Cheese
    | $ 7
    1919 Rootbeer
    | $ 5
    Macaroni and Cheese
    | $ 7
    Updated April 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.