We loved it! Great atmosphere on the patio. Good range of families to more classy get together. Service was great and food/drinks were tasty! We got the tiger shrimp app and it was so good! We just wish there was more of it. It's not super duper flavorful but the flavor is really good. We then got the hanger steak and sirloin which were both really good! Loved the old fashion and espresso martini too! read more

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Seated on the patio, overlooking the river - very nice. Ordered the Filet Mignon, asked for it to be cooked medium. It was barely cooked to rare, not even to medium rare. I would have asked for it to be cooked more, if the waiter had returned to the table. read more

When we visited we were seated right away, and our waiter was friendly and welcoming. We started with the grilled oysters, which were absolutely delicious! The Korean dry rub wings, however, didn't quite wow me. I'm used to more bold, flavorful seasoning, and these tasted a bit toned down. The lobster roll was delicious! It was generously stuffed, and the roll was perfectly toasted and buttery. I also loved the truffle fries, and the Saturn in Retrograde cocktail was such a fun drink to enjoy. Before leaving, we took some pictures by the river, which was a lovely way to end our visit. We also appreciated the convenience of the attached, free parking lot. Overall, we had a nice experience and would recommend checking this place out! read more

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Great service and view from the outdoor patio. Both cocktails we ordered were a fail. The old fashioned was too sweet. The pickle martini was terrible and we love pickles... Bartender took it and made me a classic instead. He said the pickle isn't popular. Remove from menu if everyone hates it! (I know that is no small feat when it is printed.) Lobster roll was good just don't remember any big chunks? Fries were good if you can get over the fact they are fried in beef fat and you are a pescatarian.. Apparently this is reading like we are difficult to please. The burrata was pretty and flavorful. Let's end on a positive note! read more

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Loved this spot! We made a reservation for a bachelorette party dinner and it was a wonderful classy spot to enjoy conversation with a group of 6. We loved sharing a bunch of appetizers and mains. Cocktails were also nice. Our server Diane was just great and made the evening so effortless and enjoyable. I would come back here in a heartbeat and have already been recommending to everyone! Thank you! read more

Char Blu - Burrata App - American Near Me - Champlin, Minnesota

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Went here for the first time and will definitely be back. We had made reservations for inside but it was a nice day out so we sat on the patio. You get a nice view of the river from the eating area on the patio. However, if you just come for drinks there is a section without service that is closer. You just have to walk up to the bar yourself to get your drinks. The food here was great. We had the burrata as an appetizer. Then the hanger steak frites as a main course and added asparagus. We also had a couple cocktails that were good. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and seemed to be knowledgeable with service in general. I was impressed. Overall I definitely recommend coming here and will be back again! read more

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Celebrated my husbands bday here We had a really great time from the food aspect and our service- shoutout to Lucas our server who was fantastic especially for his first day!! He recommend some great menu items Definitely try the burrata- it's very different than most I've had The steak frites was perfectly cooked and tasty The pistachio lava cake dessert didn't look that special but boy was it delicious!! Prices were every reasonable- the patio area is lovely right on the riverfront and we had a nice view Cocktails were great and they even made me my fave Carijillo cocktail perfectly Definitely would come back and try their social hour or just have drinks with a view Plenty of parking as it's a very big restaurant with great outdoor space read more

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My sister was up from the south metro and I wanted to take her to a place the impresses! This place is not only beautiful inside but the outdoor patio is really what shines!! There is plenty of free parking and patio seating is first come first serve. If you want to sit outside, skip walking through the building and head over to the side, there is a hostess desk there! The view is of the Mississippi! This patio has fire pits for night time, a bar and plenty of seating! It has an upscale feel that is truly fantastic! The drinks here were refreshing! And they have a fair amount of zero proof drinks! Our server was AMAZING!! He had recommendations that just hit on every single one! The KFC wings and crab cakes really stood out to us! The tiger shrimp, while good, just did not stand out to us, especially for the price. There were so many other items that we would've tried! The pistachio lava cake that we got was good but the center was not very molten. If you haven't checked this place out yet definitely give it a try especially a day where you can sit on the patio. On bonus tip: there is live music in the park throughout the summer! This place would be amazing a night with the live music, a drink and an app! read more

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We had an anniversary dinner at Char Blu. Very nice overall experience. We started with two appetizers, the tuna tartar and the Burrata. I preferred the tuna but both were very good. We also ordered a wedge salad and a cup of lobster bisque. I know, we ordered way too much food!!! Brought a bunch home. Next we had the Lobster Agnolotti and the Rib Eye steak. Very nice steak and the lobster was very well done. The service was a little odd as they brought our salad and soup out with the main course. Also, my wife ordered her salad without dressing and the pickled onions. The salad came out either dressing and we returned it but the next one came with the pickled onions. Not a major issue, just an annoyance. We sat in the bar area and really liked it, not too noisy, not crowded. There is a nice looking dining room and a great outdoor area overlooking the Mississippi River. Nice covered outdoor bar. We plan on sitting out there the next time we go. Our server was very good. Took good care of us. Nice experience. read more

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Char Blu far exceeded expectations on two separate visits. From the interior being as upscale as it is, to the extremely welcoming and accommodative service. Then there is the food.... Which has a ton of standouts! The Sticky Pork Belly is an absolute must. Perfectly tender, insane flavor... and plenty to leave the table happy! For sides (or starters), the tallow fries and roasted carrots are both phenomenal. Then you've got the Delmonico - delicious! Perfectly cooked, nicely prepared, and with a side of creamy bearnaise to boot. And while you might not expect getting the best lobster tail in Champlin, you'd be surprised at how SOLID the one is here. It's reasonably sized for the price, as well. To close things out, you have to try the Pistachio Lava Cake. It is a top dessert in the entire Twin Cities area! This is a 5-star and contender for one of the best options anywhere. read more

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I love it here. We dined in for my sister's birthday and snagged a spot on the patio overlooking the river. The service and food is high quality. We had a server who was on day #1 and we complimented him for how polished he was and even informed the manager. There were lots of unique appetizers and main courses. My favorites were the crispy cauliflower, corn hushpuppies, and roasted carrots. The atmosphere is upscale and there's a lot of neat surrounding establishments near the boardwalk including an ice cream parlor and a kids playground with a splash pad. Thank you, Char Blu!! read more

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We had a group of 7 celebrating a birthday. The hostesses were super friendly as we walked in. I would recommend reservations to ensure seating. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful with our questions. Food- we started out with the grilled oysters. My family said they had a little spicy kick, but was very good. (I personally don't like oysters so I didn't try them) I ordered the grass fed ribeye- it was cooked and seasoned perfectly. So tender and juicy. It came with roasted potatoes and asparagus. After dinner, I had an affogato- salted caramel gelato with chunks of chocolate and caramel with the espresso, it was amazing. We also shared an almond joy martini, which tasted like you were eating an almond joy- delicious! I thought the dinner service and food we ordered was well worth the price. I do want to go back and try lunch or happy hour, especially when the patio opens in the spring. read more

Char Blu - Affogato - American Near Me - Champlin, Minnesota

The food is always amazing every time we come to Char Blu. Today we had Jeffrey as our server and couldn't believe his excellence. Best server we have had anywhere in a long time, it's always a treat to come to Char Blu but Jeffrey made the whole dinner an experience. Kudos to who ever hired him. Although the food is great Jeffrey also makes it worth the trip in. read more

Great food great service with a really nice patio. All the meals we've had there have been excellent.

A Great addition to the Champlin area and so close to home. This beautiful restaurant sits on the side of Mississippi River. Can't wait for the patio to open up in the summer. The staff was very attentive, friendly and knows the menu very well. Shout out to our server, David. He was amazing. Let's get to the most important part, the delicious food. We decided to skip appetizers and jumped right to the entrées. We got the Scallops and the Wagyu Ribeye. The Scallops came with Basil Risotto, crispy Serrano jamon, fried basil, asparagus and basil oil. The Scallops were cooked to perfection, nice sear on the outside and buttery on the inside. The Risotto was cooked perfectly and had a good Basil taste. Every bite was perfection. For the Wagyu Ribeye we chose the cauliflower au gratin as the side. The Ribeye just melts in your mouth and was cooked to perfection. The Au Gratin is a must try and a perfect side for the Ribeye. It was ooey, gooey, cauliflowers roasted to perfection and the taste reminded me a little of truffles. We ended the dinner on a sweet note. Right away the Pistachio lava cake was calling my name and the hubby wanted to try both the Budino and the Affogato. All of them were good but the lava cake won my heart over. The cake has a nice caramalization on the outside and very soft on the inside, topped with Pistachio Gelato and Orange zest. It's just perfection, not overly sweet. The orange zest adds some freshness and the citrus balances out all the flavors. We can't wait to go back and try other good things on the menu. read more

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Absolutely loved our first experience at Char Blu. Just what the NW metro needed- classy but not intimidating. Loved the size and vibe of the place, very well done. Food and service was a 10/10. Very excited for many date nights to come. Not sure if I would bring a toddler here as it is classy, but just what the area needed read more

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From the start to being greeted and seated 10s then the food holy crap amazing 10/10 the vibe is chill music not too loud nice big booths to sit in or if you want high top or outdoor seating its an opti read more

I took my cousin to dinner for her belated birthday. We've heard so many great reviews about the food. Reservations recommended, this restaurant is busy in the evening and weekends. They are located by the river, huge parking lot as well. Nice restaurant inside, 2 different dining rooms. Food menu is mixed fusion, I am planning to go back and try some more dishes. My server was wonderful. read more

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A truly exceptional new spot for elevated dining in the Champlin/Anoka area. Yesterday was my first time in and I was so impressed with the service and the food, especially for this being a newer restaurant. Our server was incredible and very attentive. He was happy to make recommendations and was very knowledgeable about the menu. They have a print out allergen guide for people who have food allergies which was really great since my husband has a peanut/tree nut allergy. Great drinks, great food, great ambiance. I truly don't have anything negative to say. Seriously well done, Char Blu! Can't wait to try out the patio this summer! read more

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Overall a great experience. Restaurant is large and will have patio seating once the weather warms up. Service was friendly and bathrooms are clean. Came for lunch and have the half/half combo for $20. Half sandwich or pasta and half soup or salad. I had the shrimp scampi pasta with a wedge salad. Pasta came with 4 pieces of shrimp and pasta seemed like it was fresh made. Sauce was garlicky and delicious. Wedge salad was just ok. I got more of the core of the iceberg so it was a little bitter and the dressing wasn't very flavorful. A little bland. I love a nice blue cheese flavor but this lacked it. I asked if the had any bread and was charged $3 for 2 slices of toast. I wish the server let me know that there was a charge but I found out with the bill. read more

Char Blu - American Near Me - Champlin, Minnesota

Delicious food, excellent service and a great time. The indoor dining was a little loud and it took over 50min to get our food, but had a great time and would go back. The patio was large and overlooks the Mississippi. read more

Char Blu - American Near Me - Champlin, Minnesota

Great food through and through. Started with dressed oysters, then had a ribeye steak with potatoes and asparagus and steak sandwich with truffle fries. Ended the evening with the pistachio lava cake (to die for honestly (not pictured)). Very attentive staff throughout the whole evening! Would recommend! Low lighting and modern music, fitting for the space! read more

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Service was great.make reservations because if you are at the front desk you'll be waiting. Get a corner. Or eat outside to have an enjoyable expensive meal with that special someone read more

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Celebrated a birthday with brunch here and was impressed with the atmosphere, the service, and the food quality. We had the dressed oysters, steakhouse burger with miso pork belly soup, French dip with wedge, plus 2 mocktails (cereal killer and High of 75). Our server, Katie B., was the perfect amount of chatty. We will be back! read more

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Great spot! Lots of options on the menu. The French onion soup was a more shallow bowl so more surface area for the bread and cheese. The aligot potatoes are amazing. It's the best mashed potato in Minnesota. The shrimp pasta had a bit of a kick but good. The key lime flan was a really good key lime pie vibe and huge portion, really similar to a cheesecake. Key lime lovers should go for it. Kid friendly with kids menu as well. Our server was very knowledgeable of the whole menu and had excellent recommendations . We're excited to come back in the summer with all of the river events! Or sooner for those potatoes alone. The old fashioned was top notch! read more

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Tried out the new spot for lunch with friends. Our server, Dense, was new to Char Blu, but experienced in serving. She was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and shared her favorites and insights too. The restaurant has surprisingly comfortable chairs at the table and chair sets, the noise level was high without being full of people. Likely not a place for conversation without challenges from sound. The food was decent. French Onion soup and Wedge Salad definitely recommend. If you like adult beverages, try the Creamy Espresso Martini from the dessert menu. read more

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Highly recommend! The most perfect high quality restaurant that I have been to in all my years of searching for a great steak and assorted fine salads, vegetables and wonderful appetizers. We shared a meal of Tiger Prawns with onion string crispy coating. Our choice of Grass Fed Ribeye, grilled asparagus and blue and white new potatoes over a very interesting coulee. Flavor and sensory explosion in the mouth! All ingredients are locally sourced with the Tiger Prawns from Japan. Don't miss the Pistatio Lava Cake. Unforgettable experience out on the patio overlooking the Mississippi. Wait staff is great and very attentive to your every wish read more

I wished they had more vegetarian options in general and more vegetarian options on their happy hour menu. I felt like I couldn't share much with the group I was with as we ordered a bunch of things to try. The patio looked nice but it was too cold for it when we went. Beautiful interior and great service. read more

The non-lobster lobster roll. I'm not convinced this is lobster. The texture and taste were just off. It is indeed a good size and stuffed with meat, but I'm pretty sure it's imitation crab. Won't be trying again. First time, not sure I'll ever be back. read more

Char Blu - American Near Me - Champlin, Minnesota

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Went on Eastern Sunday for brunch. Made the reservation 6-8 weeks ago and the place was packed. At times the brunch line was long and the place was long. Felt more like a cheap all you can eat buffet place. Food selection was limited. Hardly any vegetables and not as good as it could be. Service was very friendly and attentive. read more

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This place reminds me of Baldamar, very fancy beautiful ambience. I ordered a ribeye medium rare, but it was a bit overcooked medium. Otherwise the flavor in the food was delicious. The shrimp scampi was so flavorful and saucy. The drink was also very tasty. The server was very patient with me while I was being indecisive about which drink I wanted to order which I really appreciated. I enjoyed dining here. I'm sure everything on the menu will taste delicious. read more

Char Blu - Grass Fed Ribeye & Shrimp Scampi. With Casino royale cocktail - American Near Me - Champlin, Minnesota

The food was good, not great. Our table had a variety of dishes from burgers to steaks and short ribs. Prices are fair for the quality of food. Bar area and dining room were full but not packed. But where things fell apart was the service. It was abysmal. While staff was friendly, it was ridiculously slow. Right from the first drink order service was at a crawl. When my wife and I ordered a second drink midway through the meal, we had to track it down at the bar ourselves. Food arrived warm-ish, not hot. And lastly, we waited almost 40 minutes for our bill. Even watching the bartender there seemed no sense of urgency from anyone. Doubtful we'll go back and I wouldn't recommend it to friends. read more

Tried for the first time on date night. I had the ribeye which was delicious. My wife had the filet mingon and hers was good also. Wait staff was very friendly. Was slow on drinks but the bar was full. Only complaint is the noise. Way to loud for date night. read more

Food and service were great! We grabbed a spot at the bar after antiquing nearby in Anoka. We shared a few dishes - beef tartar, shrimp, cauliflower and fried rice. The bartender specifically mentioned how good the fried rice was and he was correct! read more

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Wow. Honestly, everything was outstanding. What a gem of a new restaurant. The cocktails were very good and very strong. The apps, crab cakes and french onion soup were delicious. Again, the entrees were fantastic. The steak frites was cooked to perfection, very tender, the chimmichuri had a little kick and was the best chimmichuri I've ever had and it also came with bearnaise sauce. The scallops were cooked perfectly, there were 5 and the risotto was cooked perfectly. The short ribs were as tender as could be and the tortellini were cheesy goodness. And to end, the desserts were incredible. The Pistachio lava cake was divine. It was real Pistachio flavor not the artificial kind. I'm dreaming of eating  that again. The food portions were very generous for the price, excellent value for money. Our server, Devon, was fantastic and everyone we talked to was so nice. The inside is modern/contemporary. A couple notes; the music is a tad loud in the dining room but once it got a bit busier it wasn't so bad. Additionally, we were there to celebrate a birthday, we had to bring up that we were there for a celebration and there was no candle included with either of the desserts we ordered. There is plenty of parking available in the lot. We are absolutely thrilled to have a restaurant of such a high caliber in the west metro. We will absolutely be back. read more

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The food, the service atmosphere all superb the view over the Mississippi. Excellent great outdoor venue easy to get to location.

Our first time at Char Blu. We loved it! It's right on the Mississippi River and the view from the outdoor patio was amazing . We had 3 apps: chips with homemade Guacamole, crusy cauliflower, and tuna tatake, All were exquisite. The guys had G &Ts, us ladies had the Proud Mary which is one of their signature drinks. Made with Meyer lemon vodka, ginger, strawberry balsamic shrub, and blood orange rose spritz. We highly recommend Char Blue, and you can dock your boat there too! We will definitely be back. Great service, read more

Awesome place! Can't wait to come back when it's warm, they have a beautiful patio overlooking the river. Nice variety of food with unique ingredients. I had the beef tartare and my daughter had the crispy chicken sandwich. With truffle fries.My sister in-laws had the shrimp scampi and French dip with French onion soup, all looked amazing. Service was excellent. read more

Char Blu - Beef tartare - American Near Me - Champlin, Minnesota

We really enjoyed our experience. Stephanie was our waitress and she was very friendly, explained the menu very well and had a fun bubbly disposition. The food was delicious! We got the Wagyu Delmonico. Best steak we've ever had. Also had oysters and the fried shrimp along with green beans and the Aligot Potatoes all very tasty. The dessert was out of this world! It was a key lime cheese cake. The restaurant itself is beautiful! Love the low lighting and bar are is designed so nicely. We'll be back! P.S the manager Eric is very friendly and fun as well! read more

Char Blu - Key lime cheese cake - American Near Me - Champlin, Minnesota

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For the most part food was really good. Service was excellent - Tim was very attentive. Little loud, but most new restaurants are. I was okay paying a little bit higher prices for the food, was worth it - but a few of the drinks we had seemed a bit pricey - $16 for a bloody mary and $16 for a Colorado Bulldog seemed a little high. Beer and other drinks were reasonable. Will definitely be back! read more