At Grand View Lodge’s new 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.
FALL/WINTER
Monday-Saturday | 5:30-9:00pm
Hours subject to change without notice.
BEGINNINGS
WALLEYE WILD RICE CAKE Hemp Seed Tabbouleh, Lemon Caper Remoulade | gf 13
GRILLED BBQ SHRIMP Fresh Buttermilk Biscuit, Smoked Tomato Aioli | 13
ARTISAN CHEESE PLATTER Chef’s Selection of Three Artisan Cheeses | 18
SMOKEHOUSE BACON Candied Thick-cut Smoked Pork Belly, Prickly Pear BBQ Sauce | 10
STEAK TARTARE Garlic, Stone-ground Mustard, Grilled French Bread | 19
WARM CRAB DIP Grilled French Bread | 13
HARVEST OF THE SEA Served Chilled with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Caper Remoulade Jumbo Prawns - 7 ea | Jumbo Scallop - 5 ea | Snow Crab Cluster | 24 ea
SOUP AND SIDE SALAD
WILD MUSHROOM BISQUE | v 8
SPRING MIXED GREEN SALAD Mixed Greens, Apples, Dried Cranberries, Red Onions, Champagne Vinaigrette | gf v 8
CHAR SALAD Baby Iceberg Lettuce, Grape Tomatoes, Julienne Carrots, Green Onions, Smokehouse Bacon, Rogue River Smokey Blue Cheese Dressing | gf 9
SPECIALTY SALADS
CHOPPED SALAD Smoked Wild Acres Chicken, Romaine, Smoked Pork Belly, Roast Corn, Shaved Red Onion, Grape Tomatoes, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Creamy Dijon Dressing | gf 12
SPINACH SALAD Grape Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Red Onions, Bacon, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Apple Bacon Vinaigrette | gf 11
FROM THE GRILL
SERVED WITH GRILLED ASPARAGUS
WHOLE ROAST PRIME RIB Certified Piedmontese Garlic Au Jus, Horseradish Cream | gf 12oz - 32 | 16oz - 38
10oz TOP SIRLOIN Certified Prime Black Angus | gf 32
6oz FILET OF BEEF Certified Black Angus | gf 38
12oz STRIP STEAK Certified Piedmontese | gf 42
TANQUE VERDE RIBEYE Certified Black Angus 22oz Dry Aged Ribeye | gf 56
SURF ‘N TURF Add Snow Crab Cluster | 24 ea
TOPPERS Smoked Blue Cheese Crust, Green Peppercorn Sauce, Truffle Butter, Grilled King Oyster Mushrooms, Chimichurri | 2 ea
FIELD AND STREAM
SERVED WITH GRILLED ASPARAGUS
PAN-SEARED RAINBOW TROUT Driftless Fisheries - Austin, Minnesota Oven-charred Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon Caper Remoulade | 25
COTE WALLEYE Red Lake, Minnesota Pan-fried, Broiled, or Blackened, Bacon-braised Sweet Corn | 27
BBQ BABY BACK RIBS | gf 22
ROASTED LOCAL HEN Wild Acres - Pequot Lakes, Minnesota Lemon Chive Cream | gf 24
DOUBLE BONE PORK CHOP 14oz Duroc Chop, Blueberry Ginger Compote | 38
SIDES
GREAT FOR SHARING! | 7 ea
MINNESOTA WILD RICE PILAF Green Onions, Cranberries, Toasted Almonds | gf v
OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS
SPAGHETTI SQUASH AU GRATIN
GRILLED KING OYSTER MUSHROOMS Garlic, Chives, Balsamic Reduction | gf v
SMOKED CHEDDAR MAC AND CHEESE
PARMESAN CRUSTED TOMATOES
CREAMED SPINACH
TWICE-BAKED POTATO AU GRATIN
LOADED BAKED POTATO
gf Gluten Free | v Vegetarian
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WINES BY THE BOTTLE
REDS
Coppola ‘Directors Cut’ Cabernet Alexander Valley 2014 | 45
Ghost Pines Cabernet Napa/Sonoma 2015 | 50
Roth Estate Cabernet Alexander Valley 2015 | 55
Charles Krug Cabernet Napa 2014 | 60
Whitehall Lane Cabernet Napa 2014 | 70
Jordan Cabernet Alexander Valley 2013 | 90
Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Napa 2014 | 100
Les Volets Pinot Noir France 2016 | 30
Picket Fence Pinot Noir Russian River 2014 | 40
Ponzi Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2014 | 60
Basel Cellars Estate Merlot Washington 2014 | 35
Whitehall Lane Winery Merlot Napa 2013 | 50
1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel California 2015 | 40
Michel & Stephane Ogier Cotes du Rhone France 2015 | 50
Black Slate Priorat (Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah) Spain 2014 | 35
Yalumba ‘The Scribbler’ (Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz) Barossa 2014 | 40
Whitehall Lane Tre Leoni (Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah) Napa 2015 | 45
384 Robert Mondavi Maestro (Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec) Napa 2013 | 70
WHITES, SPARKLING, ROSE
Blu Prosecco Italy | 25
Korbel Brut Sonoma | 30
Argyle Brut Oregon 2012 | 45
Dom Perignon Epernay 2003 | 200
Murphy Goode Minnesota Cuvee Chardonnay Sonoma 2014 | 30
Wente ‘Riva Ranch’ Chardonnay Livermore 2015 | 40
Chalk Hill Chardonnay Sonoma 2016 | 45
Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros 2016 | 60
Ferrari-Carano Pinot Grigio Sonoma 2016 | 30
Pullus Pinot Grigio Slovenia 2016 | 35 Three Brooms Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2017 | 30
CELLAR SELECTION REDS
Andrea Orberto, Barolo Vingneto Rocche Piedmont DOCG Fruity aroma enhanced by a lively acidity with notes of leather and graphite. 2011 | 150
Shafer ‘One Point Five’ Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2013 | 150 Round aromas of dark fruit and herbs followed by a mouth-filling blend of blackberry, black cherry, balsamic-infused strawberry, blueberry, cassis,herbs and mocha.
Cade Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2013 | 160 Aromas of chocolate covered cherries, rose, raspberries, blueberry, and coco nibs. The palate is dense, rich, and thick.
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ‘SLV’ Napa 2013 | 200 Aromas of dark chocolate, currant, date, licorice and baking spice. The wine is full bodied with layered, complex flavors of black currant, wild berry, graphite and vanilla that lead to a bold, yet silky finish.
Goldschmidt Vineyard ‘Game Ranch’ Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville/Napa, 2012 | 225 Deep ruby-black; bright fruit aromas of plum and cherry jump from the glass. Also shows mocha, caramel, and violet accents. Fresh pomegranate, cherry, and raspberry flavors are beautifully framed in French Oak.
Opus One Napa 2012 | 325 Glorious purity of fruit with black-currants, blueberries, dark chocolate, fresh herbs and forest floor. Hints of mint, full body, seamless tannins and wonderful balance.
Opus One Napa 2013 | 400 Elegantly balanced, the acidity and core structure deliver a persistent finish with hints of dark chocolate.
Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa 2013 | 350 Exceptionally concentrated showcasing elegant tannin structure and a silky mouthfeel layered with dark fruit, sweet vanilla bean, cracked black pepper and bitter sweet chocolate.
Shafer ‘Hillside Select’ Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2011 | 350 Notes of subtle burning charcoal, blueberry, blackberry, and graphite, it has a bordelaise minerality with a Napa richness.
MINNESOTA WINES
Northern Vineyards Winery Lady Slipper Stillwater | 20 Sweet blush wine perfect for the white zin drinker.
Minnescato! Carlos Creek Winery Alexandria | 25 Moscato style wine made from Cold Hearty grape varieties. Fun, fruity, sparkling, and delicious.
Chankaska Creek Marquette Kasota 2015 | 30 Bold red wine bright with cherry, lavender, smoke, and spice
Carlos Creek Winery Harvest Red Alexandria 2015 | 30 A blend of Minnesota grapes, this medium bodied wine with light tannins is a delicious and easy drinking red.
WINES BY THE GLASS
WHITES & SPARKLING
Blu Prosecco Italy, NV | 8
Northern Vineyards Lady Slipper Stillwater | 6
Francis Ford Coppola ‘Sophia’ Rosé Monterey 2016 | 7
Three Brooms Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2017 | 8
Pullus Pinot Grigio Slovenia 2016 | 9
Charles & Charles Riesling Washington 2016 | 7
Murphy Good Minnesota Chardonnay Sonoma 2014 | 8
Chalk Hill Chardonnay Sonoma 2016 | 12
REDS
Wente ‘Southern Hills’ Cabernet Sauvignon Livermore 2014 | 7
Roth Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2015 | 14
Les Volets Pinot Noir France 2016 | 8
Basel Cellars Estate Merlot Washington 2014 | 9
1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel California 2015 | 10
Yalumba ‘The Scribbler’ (Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz) Barossa 2014 | 10
COCKTAILS
MINNESOTA 75 Vikre Juniper Gin, Lemon Juice, Fresh Strawberry Puree, Prosecco
CUCUMBER FIZZ Prairie Cucumber Vodka, St. Germain, Simple Syrup, Lemonade, Club Soda
SPANISH GIN & TONIC Tattersall Gin, Fever Tree Tonic, Dashfire Lavender Bitters, Lime
ÅLANDER MOJITO Far North Ålander Spiced Rum, Agave Syrup, Lime, Fresh Mint
ST. PAUL OLD FASHIONED Panther St. Paul Bourbon, Dashfire Orange Bitters
RUBY ROSE BET Vodka, Rosemary Simple Syrup, Ruby Grapefruit Juice, Lemon Juice
VOYAGEUR MANHATTAN Vikre Voyageur Aquavit, Sweet Vermouth, Dashfire Bitters, Black Cherries
CHEEKY CHERRY TINI Tattersall Gin, Ginger Beer, Black Cherry Juice, Lime, Cherry Bitters
TAP BEER
JACK PINE DUCK POND BROWN ALE
SUMMIT SAGA IPA
THIRD STREET HUNNY DO PALE WHEAT ALE
BOTTLE BEER
BUD
MILLER LIGHT
COORS LIGHT
MICHELOB GOLDEN DRAFT LIGHT
SCHELL’S FIREBRICK
STELLA ARTOIS
SUMMIT EPA
O’DOUL’S AMBER
BLUE MOON
GRAIN BELT NORDEAST
CRISPIN CIDER
SURLY FURIOUS
SHORT PANTS SHANDY
FEATURED REGIONAL DISTILLERIES
PANTHER DISTILLERY Osakis
VIKRE DISTILLERY Duluth
PRAIRIE ORGANIC SPIRITS St. Paul
FAR NORTH SPIRITS Hallock
TATTERSALL DISTILLING Minneapolis
11 WELLS St. Paul
DASHFIRE BITTERS St. Paul
BET VODKA New Richmond, WI
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