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Monday 3pm - 10pm Tuesday 3pm - 10pm Wednesday 3pm - 10pm Thursday 11am - 10pm Friday 11am - 11pm Saturday 11am - 11pm Sunday 11am - 10pm

Char Blu

Name: Char Blu
Address: 321 E River Parkway, Champlin, MN, 55316, US
Telephone: +17637262427
Rating: 4.8

An elevated waterfront dining experience where timeless hospitality meets modern palate.
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Nested on the Mississippi river and refined by detail, we blend calm with culinary excellence.

07/17/2026

🦪 It's official. Char Blu Shuckfest is happening on the river, and we're celebrating National Oyster Day!

Wednesday, August 5th
6 to 9 PM
Lower Patio at Char Blu Riverside

A selection of East and West Coast oysters, bottomless bubbles, live Yacht Rock, and a chef shucking competition, right on the patio, right on the river.

No tickets or reservations ahead of time. Everything's purchased the night of:
🦪 Oyster tickets: $2 each (1 ticket = 1 oyster)
🥂 Package deal: $30 for 10 oyster tickets + a wristband for bottomless bubbles
✨ VIP upgrade: an additional $30 gets you a pour of V***e champagne, a serving of caviar, and access to the VIP tent

More details, including how to enter our Oyster Eating Contest are coming soon, so stay tuned. 👀

Mark your calendar, grab your friends, and get ready for a night on the river. We'll see you August 5!

Bottomless bubbles are available to guests 21+. Valid ID required.

07/16/2026

Due to the hazardous air quality, tonight's MC Summer Series concert at Mississippi Crossings has been canceled.

The City of Champlin made this decision to help keep everyone safe. A potential reschedule for 8 Foot 4 is still to be determined.

If your evening plans have changed, join us inside at Char Blu for dinner, drinks, or Social Hour from 3-5pm in our bar area. We'd love to see you!

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!

Address

321 E River Parkway
Champlin, MN
55316

Opening Hours

Monday	3pm - 10pm
Tuesday	3pm - 10pm
Wednesday	3pm - 10pm
Thursday	11am - 10pm
Friday	11am - 11pm
Saturday	11am - 11pm
Sunday	11am - 10pm

Telephone

+17637262427

Website

http://charbluriverside.com/, https://www.opentable.com/r/char-blu-reservations-champlin?restref=1470607&lang=en-US&ot_s

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