Charlie's On Prior
Charlie's On Prior
Broccoli and Tuscany Chicken Pizza with Cauliflower crust
Juevos Rancheros
Outdoor seating.
Outdoor seating
tables and umbrellas on a pier
the front of the restaurant
Balcony view of Prior Lake
You can pull up your boat to the dock.
Even on a cold fall day this place is warm.
a view of the harbor from the deck
The view from outside.
The bill... totally worth her tip
Brandon and cameron the best bartenders!
Window View
Bar and lots of TVs
Chips & Dips
Wild rice soup. Pulled pork sandwich and rice. Delicious.
Chicken Tinga Bowl
Tuscany Chicken Pizza with Cauliflower crust
Bar and indoor seating.
Window View 2
Walleye Street Tacos
Lexi M.
Nov 28, 2024
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.
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Bill R.
Mar 3, 2025
Great food. Absolutely love the blackened walleye and potatoes. Always friendly staff. Very cool in the summer in the lake.
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Aneesa K.
Sep 10, 2024
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
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Richard A.
Aug 2, 2024
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!
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Cheryl A.
Feb 22, 2024
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.
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Michele H.
Nov 3, 2024
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.
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Theresa P.
Jun 30, 2024
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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Cara E.
Jul 14, 2023
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!
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Ben K.
Jun 27, 2023
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.
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David R.
Feb 23, 2025
Food took over an hour to come out but it tasted good service was great too but a bit pricy
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