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    Char Blu

    4.1 (55 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating

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    Wagyu Delmonico
    Sean P.

    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.

    Affogato
    Angie L.

    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.

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    Tippy P.

    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.

    Scallops with Basil Risotto
    Kripa M.

    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.

    french onion soup
    Alannah K.

    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!

    French Dip and French onion soup
    Austin P.

    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

    Ann Marie C.

    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.

    Dressed oysters
    Veronica B.

    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!

    French dip with wedge- top notch!
    Jess W.

    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!

    Charlie P.

    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!

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    Kathleen R.

    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.

    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.

    Grass Fed Ribeye & Shrimp Scampi. With Casino royale cocktail
    Laurine N.

    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.

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