Charlie's On Prior

Yet another amazing find during my time in Minni. Just happened to be near, and was blown away by the service. My bartender was awesome, super friendly and helped me navigate the menu. Speaking of the food. The Tuna app was amazing, and the Guds Hash browns. Are you kidding me? I'm gonna need to try that next time home. It was like a warm hug in my mouth with every bit. Next time I'm in the area, I'll be back.

Outdoor service was not available but we were able to order inside and bring it out. Food was great. Got kids meal burgers and a burger for myself. Pretzel and ahi tuna for apps. Inside dining was very busy. Portions were good sized.

Went here with out of town guest who had heard of this place. I had never been before. Food was great. Sat inside as wait was 45 min for outside. Atmosphere is very fun. Very local crowd. Service was great. Ribs were awesome full rack.

If you're on Prior Lake, stopping out at Charlie's is a must! My favorite meal is their Nashville chicken sandwich, Definitely get their buoy pretzel, but know it's a size for SHARING. Love the atmosphere!

I’ve been to Charlie’s multiple times over the years, and I’ve always loved the atmosphere. Today, unfortunately my experience wasn’t so wonderful. While our waiter was very kind, they were very slow at putting in orders and checking on us. Once we were seated, it took about 10 minutes to be greeted, 20 more minutes to get a mojito and water, and about another 30 minutes for food. When the food arrived, it was good, but the portion sizes were not expected for the price that you were paying. Love Charlie’s for the atmosphere and the taste of their food, but it was met with an unfortunate circumstance today.

Food is good. We had the fried walleye and a bomba drink that tasted tasteless. Truly brand. Definitely take off the menu. But the atmosphere, you want good music, beautiful views and a great mix of young and old this is a palce for you. Gave a 4 for service because waiter forgot our waters and tasted like bad tap water once received.

Food was ok. But drinks were fantastic. Friendly staff and great views. Great place to relax on a beautiful night or afternoon.

First time here. It was a busy Saturday night. We checked in and ended up waiting 20 minutes for a table. It was a beautiful night on the lake, so no worries. Got some drinks at the bar and waited at an empty table at one of the outside dock bars. Got seated and our server did a great job to get us settled in. We already had our drinks, so we ordered right away. We got an interesting appetizer, fried avocado. That was a unique, and very flavorful starter. The rest of the food came in about 20 minutes. That was a big disappointment. Both sandwiches, a brisket, and walleye, were completely cold, along with the fries. And the Salmon Salad, was missing some of the ingredients, including the candied pecans. The actual salmon on the salad didn't taste fresh and looked like it came out of a can. The only one of us that was happy with the meal got the Chicken Tinga Bowl. Our server did a great job of helping to make things right (thanks Alexis). Got the sandwiches remade, along with the fries. Got a small cup of candied pecans to put on the salad. So it turns out to not be "horrible", just a long wait for a mediocre meal. Not sure how much this is reflection on the typical food. Lots of people settle for sub-par food. At least the views were nice. ps - when i paid the bill with my credit card, it asked if I had any complaints, where i noted "food quality". I'll update this review if anyone actually contacts me about our experience.

We had a group of 6 at Charlie's for a bachelorette. Their patio area is gorgeous, with lots of tables & a nice view of the lake. We were able to change our reservation from inside to outside, which was great! Our server was awesome, super helpful & attentive. Our drinks arrived fairly quickly, with the food also coming out fast after ordering. I got a bloody Mary, which came with a deep fried pickle, so that was a fun surprise. It was tasty, without being spicy, but still having some good flavor. I also ordered a Veggie Skillet, which was fairly tasty; it had a TON of potatoes, which I don't mind, but it didn't have a ton of substance otherwise. The price was a little steep for what it was, & the watery veggies sort of drowned out any seasoning that would've been there. I think with some hot sauce or more seasoning, it would've been better!

Everything here was awesome- the service, the view, the food, the ambiance... We will be back!

Great 3 level patio overlooking Prior Lake and the Marina! Dog friendly with bowls of water provided. People friendly, too, with tasty food options, sunshine and a cool breeze. Chose Walleye Tacos with side of chips and salsa, Classic Cheeseburger with fries and Truly. Can't beat that!

Good food, average prices. The chicken wild rice soup was delicious. And this restaurant has a Beautiful view of the lake when sitting on the balcony.

Great cocktails and awesome food menu for an awesome outdoor restaurant on the lake. This is the spot to be! The music is up, the people are buzzing and everyone is having a good time. The pretzel is a MUST try and the tacos are unreal.

We were looking for lunch either the lake view. So Prior Lake it was. Easy directions on Google . A winding road at the end and an unexpected restaurant overlooking Prior Lake. Glorious view! The on line wait app was not working so we just showed up. Complementary Valet parking as you enter. A choice of ramp access or stairs to the restaurant. Friendly host staff with flashing disc to let you know when table is ready. We waited for a balcony lower table...15 minutes or so. Bistro tables outside too high, no backs and slippery seats. Double decker patio seating with umbrellas facing the lake. Beautiful homes bordering lake and a several dwarf stalls with bays for some stunning boats and pontoons. Entertaining view and peaceful. Nice extensive menu covering entrees, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and Hispanic dishes. Plenty of Walleye options. I had wedge salad $10 and Parmesan garlic shrimp $17. My daughter had mushroom burger. Food very good.. shrimp (8) in all came first then rest of food about five minutes later. Shrimp salty though. Food is ala carte and child friendly seating and menu. Burger was very good. Food took about 15-20 minutes. Something for everyone on the menu. Extensive liquor menu. Desserts such as cheesecake, mini donuts, ice cream. Bar seating inside as well tables to seat, 2, 4 or large parties. Nice restrooms. Casual dress, relaxing. I would go back for the peaceful setting Prices good.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch--the girls love the Bloody Marys, especially with the deep-fried pickle! I went with the two-meat platter (brisket and pulled pork), which came with cornbread and two sides (fries and smashed red potatoes). The brisket had a nice smoke ring, was tender, and had great moisture. The pulled pork had good flavor but was a tad dry--not bad, just would've liked a little more moisture. The cornbread and fries were decent, but the smashed red potatoes stood out with a nice crisp and great flavor. The lady ordered the "Dirty Fries" from the app menu, which came loaded with fries, pulled pork, cheese, and queso--but they forgot the BBQ sauce. Even so, she enjoyed it. Our server was friendly and attentive, and while prices are a bit on the higher side, it's understandable given the lakeside location. Overall, a good experience!

My husband and I just enjoyed a late lunch at Charlie's on Prior. The food was excellent! I had the shrimp tacos and my husband had the salmon on the cedar plank. amazing! The chef has culinary chops! Our bartender/ server, Cameron was a delight to chat with and gave us fabulous service. i give the restaurant, food and service a 5 star review!!!

Never disappointed! Service is outstanding ALWAYS great food, atmosphere who doesn't like a lake view?? AND bartenders Branden and Cameron WONDERFUL bartenders. Knowledgeable, gracious like I say NEVER DISAPPOINTED

This is one of the better lakefront options in the twin cities metro. It's a short list, yes, and the quality-bar is pretty low -- you're not coming to Charlie's for an incredible culinary experience, you're coming for the view, the vibe, the music, the drinks...and then the food. That said, the food is pretty good. Try the lettuce wraps for something healthy. Burgers and fries are good and I've even had breakfast there and found it acceptable. If you're arriving by boat -- you'll find the dock helpers to be quick and ready for action and adequate parking is almost always available. You'll see a lot of local high schoolers working as waitstaff and on the dock as well. Love that!

We live near this restaurant and go to Charlie's On Prior somewhat often. We really like their food, the only reason we don't go more often is that their pricing is on the high side. They did send out a $10 coupon off purchase of $50, which helps. I ordered a Rachel, which is not on the menu (they offer a Reuben), but they happily made it for me. It came with kettle chips or slaw. I love their kettle chips!!! It is made with a very generous portion of turkey. My husband ordered Fish and Chips which he said was really good. The portion size was generous and had a light batter. The fries had a seasoning on them, that neither of us loved, but our server said we could easily request them plain, as the seasoning is added after they are cooked. It came with coleslaw, which was so much better than it used to be. We sat at the bar and it wasn't very busy. Alexus, the bartender was attentive and took good care of us. Charlie's does have an awesome VIP program that is worth signing up for. Points are acquired quickly.

We are visiting friends for the weekend, and we had lunch at Charlie's On Prior. They have a great deck, with plenty of seating and a gorgeous view of the lake. Their cheese curds with jalapeño ranch were delicious! I got a club sandwich and it was fine. The fries with seasoned sour cream were good, too. Our server was friendly and attentive. I would recommend this spot on a nice day!

Fun spot for a dinner on the lake. They have free valet parking which is the best feature. They are very popular so there's a good chance you will wait.

Ugh... Wanted to love this spot, but it really doesn't deliver! Met up with a friend for a weeknight evening dinner and probably won't return. Parking is near impossible, with a small lot and back-up lot. I'd recommend just circling until you see someone leaving, and then grab their spot. Outdoor seating available overlooking the lake is the only reason this spot retained some stars. Service was not good at all. We had a friend walk over to the table and the server actively reached over her to give us the bill device while we were talking to her. So rude, just trying to collect his check. Food was average but WAY overpriced. Appetizers pushed $20 each for a bar pretzel and a few slices of deep fried avocado? Not worth it! I had the walleye tacos, which were bland, underdressed, covered in generic slaw, and had the smallest little corn cake served on the side. A tap beer sets you back $10. An ideal location with a restaurant that falls short.

I'm back. We keep visiting because of their location on the lake. We were in for brunch and bottomless mimosas and drinks. Once again, there were pricing issues. I was upcharged for a side that was an option (not to cost extra). We pointed it out but let it go. We moved to another section of the restaurant and it turns out we'd been given incorrect information (big surprise) about being able to continue the bottomless. But we learned this when the bartender yelled at my husband about it, instead of simply explaining the deal. I can't WAIT for another lake place to open up, so sick of this.

From out of town so the outdoor environment was nice! Food was also a hit, definitely recommend for a good lay back spot!

The prices are outrageous. But being the only place on the lake, I guess you can charge whatever you want. Raise the prices! Greed is the American way now. The food is decent at the end of the day.

I was surprisingly impressed! My friend and I went prior to fishing/boating season and had a quiet lunch. I am vegetarian. There wasn't a lot on the menu, however, our handsome server immediately offered a chance in a salad I wanted. He replaced chicken with a whole avocado and a few black beans. My friend and I continue ro make the salad at home. Did I mention our hustling and attentive waiter was also cute? Always a bonus! I look forward to a visit this summer!

Went here for dinner and really enjoyed it! I love how it's right on the lake and the inside decor is really quaint. The food selection in the upstairs restaurant is very large too, something for everyone on the menu!! It was hard deciding what to get, the staff and GM did a great job providing their feedback and thoughts towards the menu. I opted to go with the a side of broccoli and the Tuscany Chicken Pizza with Cauliflower crust. Yum!! Didn't take long to get the order delivered to my table and really enjoyed the fresh flavors. A great local spot in a beautiful area. High quality food at a great price! Friendly and helpful staff and such a fun vibe. I'm definitely going to be back and make this a regular spot I visit!

Reminds me of home. Love the atmosphere, the drinks, and the food. One of thr best briskets I've tasted in Minnesota! Service is always perfect.

Stopped for lunch and was seated outside under an umbrella with menus. So far, so good. However no one came to wait on us. Three girls at the hostess stand standing around talking but no one can even bring us water ? (It's 90 degrees out). We waited and waited and finally I went to the stand to tell them we were leaving because no one waited on us. She said, "oh". I miss the old restaurant...at least those kids that worked the outside cared.

The view is amazing. But the beer prices are super high! Shouldn't be paying over $11 or more for a glass of beer. You should list your beer prices on your menu. The food was good. The service was good. I would enjoy coming over more often if you had cheaper beer prices.

The best brunch, I like the Santa Fe Bowl or the breakfast burrito if you have someone to share with! Nachos and chicken tinga bowl are a must

I love patios on the water great view and ambiance. The food was was great, i recommend the chicken tinga bowl it was so good. I recreated the dish at home even better but over all i defiantly will be going back.

Great food. Absolutely love the blackened walleye and potatoes. Always friendly staff. Very cool in the summer in the lake.

Not very good chicken wings for $22. Waiter has the deer in the headlights look when quality statement was made

I'll admit it - I was maybe too excited to try Charlie's. The location is awesome (I was here once and had drinks at the outdoor bar on a beautiful day on the lake). I came back to try the food. The menu is intriguing with so many great options. Me being me - I had to try the cajun chicken pasta. I'm somewhat of a connoisseur of the dish. The fact that it has jalapeños made me even more excited, as I love spice. Also interesting - they throw a dallop of sour cream. Wasn't sure how to feel about that. Unfortunately, the meal didn't live up to my excitement. The dish is "off" in its noodle to chicken ratio. There was so much chicken, and it isn't julienned... It's sliced into slabs. I asked for it extra spicy too - which is my norm. The results... Not quite up to expectations. It wasn't very flavorful and I ran out of noodles with a plate full of chicken. I would try something different in the future even though cajun pasta is a go-to of mine. The positive - the service was great. Our server was very kind and engaging. The food came out quick. And the TVs all over made it easy to watch the Wild game. Also - the bang bang shrimp were great. They are huge in comparison to other places. I'd recommend Charlie's on Prior for the atmosphere, especially if you are lucky enough to visit on a beautiful Minnesota summer day!

Parking is a hit or miss. Be prepared to park further away and walk. We were able to get outdoor seating for our group of 9 adults. The servers were very friendly and answered all our questions on the food and drinks. There was live music, so that was a bonus. I would recommend this place if you're looking to eat outside by a lake.

Great food and great location on the lake. Service was subpar in the day and age where you are spending 20 per entree. The hostess sat us at a table in the restaurant when all the window seats and booths were open. We asked to move so it was fine but like think about where people would want to sit maybe? Also our waitress was all smiley when she got to our table but the moment we asked about what was good, she seemed greatly annoyed, said the menu was big and it was too vague of a question. My mom asked if one of the entrees was spicy and she said well what is spicy to you? She reminded me of one of the mean popular girls from high school. The food we ordered: bang bang shrimp tacos, lettuce wraps, fish and chips and all were excellent. Super yummy fries and great chips and salsa. We would go back but I would prefer a kind server.

Charlies is my favorite spot to eat on the lake. I am on Lake Minnetonka, but will come down to Prior Lake to eat here!

One of our favorite summer places that either had a bad night or they changed the food. We shared the broasted chicken, their signature dish and always a hit. It was overcooked and so full of batter it was hard to find the meat underneath. Very salty. The waitress had only a few teeth and sported purple hair, and her table stops were few and far between. Not a great visit.

You are paying for the view here, which is nice. The food is mediocre and for some reason not all of the food on the online menu is available by the water. For example, I wanted the bang bang shrimp tacos but those were not available outside. I got the regular shrimp tacos and it was mostly all cabbage and maybe 3 shrimp per taco; very basic in flavor.

Great experience here with the extended family. Visited here from SoCal and Jen, our server, did not disappoint our large party, even without a reservation. Deserving of her 20%. Prompt and friendly service , quality food, and beautiful lake view! We celebrated our youngest's birthday as well and the dessert was complimentary! Only dicey area is the parking. They try to dissuade boating parking with a large sign, but some of the managers were going around asking if we were a boater.

So yummy and our waitress was amazing! The breakfast burrito with brisket was a 10! The kids got huevos rancheros and loved it. My husband got the walleye tacos and raved about them all day!

Bartender and service was awesome and our server was great! We had to wait a little, but it was worth the wait on a Saturday night. Appetizers were good and the bang bang shrimp tacos were delicious, great recommendation from our server! Can't wait to go back in the summer when the lake is hoppin!

Charlie's has always been a great place for years, but this review is specially for Caleb. My family of 12+ sat on the bottom patio yesterday and we were lucky to have Caleb serve us. I have written a few yelp reviews in the past and I can confidently say he is the best waiter, bar none. He is the most positive and charismatic person I think I've ever met; he embodies going above and beyond. Even when finishing up, he sat with us to talk through our tabs. He deserves a huge shout out for his amazing work!

Loved eating outside on the lake. Good food. Margarita pizza and fish tacos! Yummy. Our waitress, Bella was a sweetheart!

All around excellent experience. Service, food and dining room were good. My only negative comments would be, I'm slightly disabled and the hostess had me walk to the opposite end of the restaurant to seat us as we walked past many empty tables

On 8/28/28 I ordered their blackened walleye sandwich and was very disappointed with it. Unfortunately, there was just a thin piece of walleye, not more than an 1/8" thick which I couldn't even taste. The bread was so thick that I actually checked to see if any walleye was on it. Along with that there was no lettuce nor any sign of tartar sauce. The only thing I could taste was the pepperjack cheese which I didn't find appealing. I ate half of the sandwich and threw the rest of it away. My husband ordered the breaded walleye tacos and they weren't any better! This was a very disappointing meal costing us $20.50 for each one order. It's not likely we would go back!!!

The place fills up fast even on nights that do not have favorable weather. On the good weather nights, the view of the lake, and outside dining/drinks are great. The lake is the star of this place. The food is good - I would consider it average. They have a large menu and something for everyone. I will be back.

I ordered the chicken strip basket and my chicken tasted just like fish also had a Pinacolda cocktail that was even more horrible BUT the server's were very pleasant but definitely didn't care to ask any questions about WHY or WHAT could she could've done.. The view is amazing though very tight of a place if sitting outside

It's a unique Location, more for the Local crowd on the lake by car or boat... It's crowded in the Winter as outside seating is probably to darn cold, November through May. Service was fine food was okay, would I drive from Buck hill area , probably not. It's more of a Locals Watering hole with ok food at higher prices than similar destination, Porter Creek, Rascal's! Great Summer hang out if your in area!

Hard to beat breakfast with a view. Food was great and service excellent . We docked our boat and walked up to the tables, it's the only way to roll/float Will certainly be back next time I visit the area

skip the pizza, all cheese, Little sausage, no tomato taste and NOT cooked enough no crusty cooked dough. Maybe skip bowels too. PS all overpriced

Food took over an hour to come out but it tasted good service was great too but a bit pricy

Ever since this place has been under new management, the service has degraded miserably. There are more male sovunistic servers who don't pay attention to patrons. The food is ok but not very good. The ambiance is one of the best in the area however the customer service is what needs to be noted here. It's no good. Fire the manager and enjoy a new environment.

I gave a 3 star because the ambiance here is great, but the service and food is average at best.

Love going here enjoying the lake view w good food! My friends enjoy meeting here for a nice dinner together!

The great historical wall honoring my family is everything. Food and beer and people at night as well.