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    Charlie's On Prior

    3.4 (315 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Very loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Bloody Mary
    Amber D.

    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!

    Lexi M.

    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.

    Steak tacos
    Lora P.

    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.

    Two Meat Platter
    Mike H.

    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!

    Aneesa K.

    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

    a view of the harbor from the deck
    Cara E.

    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!

    Walleye Tacos
    Ben K.

    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.

    Broccoli and Tuscany Chicken Pizza with Cauliflower crust
    Summer G.

    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!

    Balcony view of Prior Lake
    Theresa P.

    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.

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

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

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

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    1 year ago

    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!

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