Char Blu

07/06/2026

Summer evenings are better by the water!

Join us Wednesday, July 8 from 4pm to 7pm for Cities 97.1 Live at the Lake featuring live music from Harbor & Home with opener The Dead Century

Sip on $4 Summer Shandys and Coors Light pints, enjoy a $7 Fever Tree Paloma, and settle in for an evening of great music, food, and waterfront views

We’ll see you by the river!

06/30/2026

Hot enough for a cold cocktail?

Whether you're cooling off inside or enjoying our covered patio, we've got the drinks waiting.

Join us for Social Hour Monday through Friday from 3-5pm at the bar and patio.
$2 off Char Blu Signatures
$2 off draft beer and wines by the glass
$1 off wells and calls
$3 off house specialties

Cheers to staying cool!

06/15/2026

How are you celebrating Dad this Father’s Day?

Join us for our special Father’s Day BBQ platter featuring:

Smoked brisket, St. Louis rib, Mac & cheese, Texas toast, Coleslaw & pickled side

$40 and includes a draft beer of your choice 🍺

Want to take it up a notch? Upgrade to an Old Fashioned for just $5 more.

Available Father’s Day only. Gather the family, grab a table, and celebrate with great food, drinks, and river views at Char Blu Riverside.

Reservations recommended

06/13/2026

Fireworks will go off tonight!!!

06/10/2026

Two nights of free live music by the river this week!! 🎶

The Mississippi Crossings Summer Series continues right next door to Char Blu with…

June 11 | Good For Gary | 6pm
June 12 | Anderson Daniels | 8pm

Stop by Char Blu for dinner and drinks before the show, then visit our walk-up bar and concessions while you enjoy the music.

We'll see you by the river! 🍸

06/08/2026

Enjoying Father Hennepin Festival this week?

Make Char Blu a part of your plans!
Stop in before, after, or between events for Social Hour, cocktails, dinner, and river views 🍸

Social Hour is Monday through Friday from 3-5pm at the bar & on the patio!🍻

06/05/2026

Patio season is SO much better with your best friend 🐶

Did you know Char Blu has a dog friendly patio? Bring your dog, grab a cocktail, enjoy dinner by the river, and let us take care of the humans AND the pups 😎

We even have a pup menu coming soon...

See you and your furry friends soon!

06/01/2026

Lunch at Char Blu>>>>

Our Strawberry Pistachio Salad is on the lunch menu and honestly feels like summer in a bowl 🍓
Made with strawberry, pistachio, cucumber, fennel, pea shoots, sorrel, mint, white balsamic vinaigrette, and aquachile.

Lunch at Char Blu is served Thursday through Sunday from open to 4pm🍸
Take a long lunch, grab a cocktail, meet a friend, or just give yourself an excuse to stop by!

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Live music by the river starts TONIGHT!!

The Mississippi Crossings Summer Series kicks off tonight right next door to Char Blu at the Outdoor Performance Area! Belle Modeen starts at 6pm, followed by Clay Barker at 7:30pm.

Make a night of it and stop by Char Blu before, during, or after the show 🍸

Our patio will be open, cocktails will be flowing, dinner will be served, and our walk up bar and concessions will also be open during the concert!

Come enjoy dinner, grab a drink, listen to live music, and spend your evening along the river with us 🥂