What an awesome patio on Prior Lake. Love the large deck and covered patio seating near the bar too. This place is happening and they manage the traffic well. Charlie's offers elevated bar food. Everything we had was super yummy. Love the nice plastic cups for drinks too; nice touch! Service was quick, friendly and attentive. They have ample parking, either in their lot adjacent to the restaurant or right across the street in an overflow lot. We didn't go inside so can't report on that vibe. This is not super close to us but it n a summer night it's the perfect place to be! read more

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We had a wonderful lunch at Charlie's. From our initial valet experience, until the end, this is a great spot. Love that this is a family friendly spot and they were able to get us onto the top deck easily with a stroller. Love that it is on the water! Started with some drinks and the ahi crisps, both were wonderful. I tried an old fashion and it was wonderful. The Watermelon spicy margarita was also very good. LOVED LOVED the chicken tinga tacos, they were wonderful. Service could be slow at times, not sure if this is normal or not with the amount of guests, but service was good but I would not say great. Items were missed including waters when asked twice. Could have just been the day, not going to mark down on it. Seriously, this is a great local spot and I would definitely go again. PROS: Great food options Drinks were wonderful Ambience is wonderful On the water Valet options- helps with the parking issues CONS: Parking can be difficult read more

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We've made a tradition out of Charlie's on Prior. A big group of us rents a boat on Prior each Memorial Day weekend and our first stop is always Bloody Marys at Charlie's! Bonus: the fried pickle include with every bloody. The top deck patio is so lovely for brunch, and we usually return in the afternoon for post-boat drinks and snacks. Have always had nice service here and nothing bad to say! read more

Charlie's On Prior - Bloody Mary - American Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

Charlie's offered a really great time, with good food, lots of drink options, and a nice deck to enjoy the weather. I came with a bunch of friends, and the food came out very quickly. Our server, on the other hand, wasn't very attentive, especially considering how few people were there. Even with the slow service, I'd still recommend this place. read more

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Stopped here mid-afternoon on a warm Saturday in August and it didn't disappoint. Great views of Prior Lake from the deck although the tables are very close together so you can hear a lot of others conversations. We had mozzarella sticks to start with and they were really good, not the wimpy ones you typically get but the fat ones with great dipping sauce. For entrees we had the fish tacos and Nashville hot chicken bowl. Both were very good with a lot of flavor and the right size portion. Definitely worth checking this place out. read more

Charlie's On Prior - Nashville Hot Chicken Bowl - American Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

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Good bar food and really pretty lake views. Can't beat the vibe here on a summer evening.

Went here on a beautiful Sunday at 4:00 pm to beat the rush. Many tables were empty, yet patrons seated after us were getting service, no one came to our table even for a drink order. We had to ask someone to have a server come over. I ordered blackened walleye tacos. I order walleye wherever I am if it's on the menu. The walleye tasted fishy (not fresh? not washed properly?) and the pieces of walleye were, I'm not kidding, were smaller than a French fry. No taste in the slaw. Absolutely awful. The Blue Moon beer was served without an orange slice, and upon asking the server for one while I added, "They come with an orange slice so I didn't think I needed to ask for one." She said, "we're running low on oranges so we're only serving them if you ask." The beautiful view does not make up for the lousy food and service. read more

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! read more

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Love this place! Great view, great staff, great food! As a result can't expect cheap prices, but it's worth it! Last visit we went for brunch and enjoyed Breakfast Burrito (with brisket), Breakfast Pizza, Hot Chicken bowl (limited time) and we'd totally order them all again! read more

Charlie's on Prior -- Was there for a business meeting and lunch. It was excellent. The atmosphere was perfect for conversations, and the food was very good. Because we were there for lunch and business, we truly appreciated how quickly we were taken care of. We were greeted promptly, seated right away, and our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout. She brought refills without needing to ask, and we had an hour for lunch--we were served and finished in about 45 minutes. Well done. One more thing: when someone in our party asked for more tarter sauce, our waitress was busy at the moment. She came back without making a big deal of it, asked what we had requested, and promptly brought it to the table. We'll be back. read more

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! read more

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Cute spot for a celebration lunch or dinner. Great lakeside dining. Not really ideal for us for a weekday dinner or meals often based off the pricing. It's a bit on the high side for almost everything on the menu but I know it's local and they have good quality food. I'm sure the location increases pricing a bit too. I'd say it's a solid choice for a once-in-a-while spot and I wasn't disappointed with anything about the experience at Charlie's. Good servers and service, good food and drinks, tables were spacious for sharing, the noise level was a little loud for much chatting but manageable. Worth checking it out if you haven't! read more

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. read more

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Great view and outdoor space on the lake, but way overpriced! Wife ordered a BLT for lunch during a neighborhood outing. Initially they got the order wrong and had to return it. So the Avacado BLT finally arrived as the rest of the group was mostly done. It was served on a plain / store bought bread, mostly mayonnaise, one small slice of bacon a single sliver of tomato, and a equally small sliver of avocado. In all it was a $18.72 mayonnaise sandwich on toasted wonder bread ! read more

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. read more

Charlie's On Prior - Steak tacos - American Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

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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! read more

Charlie's On Prior - Two Meat Platter - American Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

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The food was ready for pick up on time. There are dock helpers, that helped right away. The food was delicious. Portions are big but who's complaining about more food? Would recommend for a fun dinner. read more

Charlie's On Prior - Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Caesar Salad - American Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

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

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! read more

Charlie's On Prior - a view of the harbor from the deck - American Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

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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! read more

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 read more

Charlie's On Prior - American Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

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. read more

Charlie's On Prior - Walleye Tacos - American Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

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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! read more

Charlie's On Prior - Broccoli and Tuscany Chicken Pizza with Cauliflower crust - American Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

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Location is great on the lake. Parking is limited. Service was very good. I ordered the Quesadilla. I always felt you can't go wrong with a quesadilla, I will never say that again. They must have a shortage of cheese because it was hard to find. Same for the onions and peppers. $20 for this item is way to much money. Not worth the lakeview. read more

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. read more

Charlie's On Prior - Balcony view of Prior Lake - American Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

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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!!! read more

We were here for a birthday celebration. Great service and food. Did not get to sit on the patio due to being a little to chilly.

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. read more

Charlie's On Prior - Rachel-with a generous portion of chips. - American Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

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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! read more

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. read more

Tried to use a gift card that i bought last year. they apparently expire after only one year if not used. do not buy gift cards from here ever!!!! they rip you off! don't waste you're money!! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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The food is always amazing. The outdoor patio in music in the summer are the best. Their prices keep creeping up though that's the only thing that I don't like. $19 for a salad is a bit ridiculous other than that love, Charlie's. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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! read more

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

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. read more

Charlie's On Prior - Salmon bowl and jerk wings - American Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

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. read more