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Charlie’s Alpine Bistro. Named for Charles Skinner Sr., a pioneering skier & visionary who brought the Midwest its first gondola and a legacy of innovation at our beloved Lutsen Mountains. As a classic, midwestern man, he also loved good, simple food just like what our chefs craft today, using fresh, wholesome ingredients from local vendors as well as global providers. Charlie’s takes reservations and is open for breakfast and dinner daily.
Casual sports-centric spot at Eagle Ridge Resort with pub grub, live music, pool & video games.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 466 Ski Hill Rd, Lutsen, MN 55612
Phone: (218) 663-7800
Website: http://www.lutsen.com/charlies
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Reviews
Claudia Santana
This place is absolutely beautiful! The view, incredible! The food was enjoyable for what it was but the service was not the greatest. Karen our server was not very attentive, the restaurant wasn’t even busy so this was disappointing.
… moreAaron Bloomberg
Came in with high expectations, and was woefully disappointed. We came with a group of 5, two of us got the filet(most expensive thing on the menu) we ordered rare/medium rare. After about an hour, our food finally showed up, and they cooked our steaks on only one side! Photos show by they literally didn’t even flip our steaks!!! Presentation was horrible, and they gave us a side salad on a small saucer plate, who does that!? Not only was it way too small, but when you tried to eat it it just fell onto the table. It was over $50 per person and if you ask me it was money completely wasted. Spend your money elsewhere!!
… moreMolly
This place has been open for only two weeks and they’ve got the food DIALED IN!! I destroyed the beet salad before I could take a photo, but I captured the kids burger and lobster dip. You have to try the fries (“flats?”): crisp and seasoned and addictive. All was delicious! Friendly staff, suave atmosphere with a wall of mountain views.
… moreJ K
Main courses were good. The desserts are a massive ripoff, the cheesecake was frozen when it came out and still had the paper under it… the Lava cake was $14 (included a picture below for reference, insanely over priced). I will not come to this location again, I would rather bring food to cook in my condo. Our service was also suboptimal, the server had no idea what they were doing and it took forever to get our tab squared up.
… moreGreg Pierce
Spur of the moment, drive down to get a bite to eat. Had not been in Charlie’s since the rebuild. Beautiful new building with an open feel. Great views out the patio. I was initially surprised by the smaller menu. Perhaps disappointed, and that was a mistake on my part. I ordered scotch eggs and a Ceasars salad. The presentation was spot on. Freshness and attention to detail were on point. Seeing the staff in the kitchen allowed me to see how they focused on creating each dish. Not just for me, but for the other diners. Sausage on the eggs was fresh, and the eggs were cooked to the right consistency. Ceasars salad was plated on a bed of dressing and crisp n fresh romaine wedges. Dessert was an Affogato gelato and a glass of reisling. The espresso was fresh, and I think I have a new favorite dessert! Staff was very accommodating and attentive. I will be back to try the rest of the menu.
… moreElizabeth Brown
This place was incredible. Great service, amazing views, live music. We visited two nights in a row and it was incredible both nights. The ratings here don’t do it justice because they just reopened afresh within the last couple weeks and the reviews do not represent the current restaurant and it’s atmosphere. It is upscale casual. Super classy, delicious food! 100% recommend anyone visiting to stop in and experience this amazing gem!
… moreAmy Solie
Came here on family vacation. 3 kids with no actual kids menu. They told us the options. One went for Mac and cheese. No prices indicated and we ended up with a serving about as big as a slice of bread. BUT the kids said it was tasty. (Ended up being $10 a plate which is crazy for that much food) We then saw the kids being served next to us the same Mac and cheese but DOUBLE the portion. It made no sense
The old fashioned was highly disappointing and watered down. No ginger beer so they couldn’t make the Moscow Mule my husband requested. I got a burrata crostini that’s an appetizer as I wasn’t really hungry. $9. Incredibly underwhelming with barely any basil. We waited 40 minutes for food and our server never checked in again after that.
Mainly families here with kids so the new “upscale” vibe it really doesn’t fit the clientele here. Would be nice for a date night possibly but based on the food and drink I got, I wouldn’t really consider it. My husband said his sandwich was decent. Probably won’t be back this week or future trips based on the pricing and not real family friendly atmosphere
… moreThe old fashioned was highly disappointing and watered down. No ginger beer so they couldn’t make the Moscow Mule my husband requested. I got a burrata crostini that’s an appetizer as I wasn’t really hungry. $9. Incredibly underwhelming with barely any basil. We waited 40 minutes for food and our server never checked in again after that.
Mainly families here with kids so the new “upscale” vibe it really doesn’t fit the clientele here. Would be nice for a date night possibly but based on the food and drink I got, I wouldn’t really consider it. My husband said his sandwich was decent. Probably won’t be back this week or future trips based on the pricing and not real family friendly atmosphere
Danielle Paulsen
Our server was the best part of our experience, but unfortunately I didn’t catch her name. The food was ok, the price was high for what it was, but more than anything it’s a 180º from what Charlie’s used to be. Which I suppose isn’t this current establishment’s fault, but with a similar name it was easy to correlate the expectation and it’s just a shame that it used to be a nice dive bar and great spot for apres ski, and now the only options are bistro like spots. I feel like anyone looking for that previous experience should know what they’re getting into now around Lutsen.
… moreWes Brown
NOTE: This review is for the NEW Charlie’s Alpine Bistro, NOT Papa Charlie’s. Don’t be fooled by the low rating as this profile is tied to the OLD establishment which was very different.
My wife and I spent four days in the area for our anniversary and chose Charlie’s twice during that time. The first night simply because it was within walking distance from our room at the resort; the second because we were so impressed that we wanted to try more.
What hit us immediately was the decor and aesthetic of the place. It was very clean, giving high class vibes. At the same time, no one was condescending or dismissive, but instead all were welcoming and accommodating.
We were told that they had just reopened the previous week after having to rebuild the restaurant because of a fire. Their goal was to distance themselves from the previous Papa Charlie’s and take the place more up scale. I would say they’ve accomplished a real “upscale casual” feel. Want quality food and drinks in a posh atmosphere? Don’t want to dress up to get it? Charlie’s fits the bill. While some have remarked that the open kitchen takes away from the atmosphere, I’d argue that it adds to the ambiance without being too distracting. It’s also a common feature in modern restaurants.
I had the Alpine Chop with veggies and wild rice. The chop was cooked perfectly, and seasoned extremely well (which seems to be difficult for many). The veggies were al dente, and the rice was uniquely cooked to add texture to the tender pork. The rest of the menu is well rounded with plenty of classics with some vegetarian options mixed in. I’m sure anyone could find something to fit their appetite.
The staff were completely bent on taking care of their guests, and were very attentive to us and seemed happy to be there. No one rushed us or gave a pushy vibe, and our food was brought out in a reasonable time.
Overall, Charlie’s Alpine Bistro would be a great place to try if you’re in the area. While they have some kinks to work out after their recent opening, I’m confident they’ll do just that in short order.
… moreMy wife and I spent four days in the area for our anniversary and chose Charlie’s twice during that time. The first night simply because it was within walking distance from our room at the resort; the second because we were so impressed that we wanted to try more.
What hit us immediately was the decor and aesthetic of the place. It was very clean, giving high class vibes. At the same time, no one was condescending or dismissive, but instead all were welcoming and accommodating.
We were told that they had just reopened the previous week after having to rebuild the restaurant because of a fire. Their goal was to distance themselves from the previous Papa Charlie’s and take the place more up scale. I would say they’ve accomplished a real “upscale casual” feel. Want quality food and drinks in a posh atmosphere? Don’t want to dress up to get it? Charlie’s fits the bill. While some have remarked that the open kitchen takes away from the atmosphere, I’d argue that it adds to the ambiance without being too distracting. It’s also a common feature in modern restaurants.
I had the Alpine Chop with veggies and wild rice. The chop was cooked perfectly, and seasoned extremely well (which seems to be difficult for many). The veggies were al dente, and the rice was uniquely cooked to add texture to the tender pork. The rest of the menu is well rounded with plenty of classics with some vegetarian options mixed in. I’m sure anyone could find something to fit their appetite.
The staff were completely bent on taking care of their guests, and were very attentive to us and seemed happy to be there. No one rushed us or gave a pushy vibe, and our food was brought out in a reasonable time.
Overall, Charlie’s Alpine Bistro would be a great place to try if you’re in the area. While they have some kinks to work out after their recent opening, I’m confident they’ll do just that in short order.
William Cavert
A lovely space with a nice live musician, but when we went over half of the menu wasn’t available because the food delivery truck arrived late. The food ranged from pretty good to poor, the portions a bit small, and it felt not worth the price. Service was also barely adequate, and the order took a very long time to arrive. We wished we had gone to a place on the lake or in Grand Marais.
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