Charlie’s On Prior

Address
3950 Green Heights Trl SW
Prior Lake, MN 55372 Get Directions
Phone 952-226-5253
Website https://www.charliesonprior.com/

Charlie's on Prior is the lakeside restaurant and marina on Green Heights Trail SW on the south shore of Prior Lake, open year-round and reachable by boat in summer. Upstairs is the dining room with a full menu, appetizers, salads, tacos, burgers, steaks and seafood, pizzas and pastas, house desserts, and weekend brunch. Downstairs is The Landing, a 12-seat bar and waterfront seating with high-tops and picnic tables, plus an ice cream stand.

In summer The Landing hosts Live on the Landing, a weekly outdoor music series that Prior Lake Events lists show by show, along with holiday parties and the occasional festival like the Beer and BBQ Fest. Slips fill fast on concert nights.

Open daily from 11 am. Phone: 952-226-5253. Reservations through OpenTable or charliesonprior.com.

Know before you go

Hours
Daily from 11 am (see charliesonprior.com for closing times and brunch hours)
Good to know
  • Boat access with slips; arrive early on Live on the Landing nights.
  • Reservations via OpenTable or charliesonprior.com; 952-226-5253.

Hours and prices change. Confirm with the venue before you make the trip. Details checked August 2026.

Events at this venue

Today

  • Prior Lake Paddle Dash and End of Year Social

    Fitness/Wellness
    Charlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MN

    The 8th annual Paddle Dash launches from Charlie's on Prior: check-in 8:45 a.m., 10K at 9, then the 5K loop and 1-mile kids' route. $25 and up, and boards, kayaks and canoes are all welcome. Register ahead online.

  • Live on the Landing: Labor Day

    Live Music
    Charlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MN

    Labor Day edition of Live on the Landing at Charlie's on Prior, with Tony Sammis on the lakeside patio from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free, and a good way to close out the long weekend.

  • Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics at Charlie’s on Prior

    Fundraiser
    Charlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MN

    Prior Lake officers and Scott County deputies wait tables at Charlie's on Prior, and every tip goes to Special Olympics Minnesota. Local Special Olympics athletes will be there too.

  • Live on the Landing

    Live Music
    Charlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MN

    Live on the Landing at Charlie's on Prior featuring Jake Nelson. Live music on the lakeside patio from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

  • Live on the Landing

    Live Music
    Charlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MN

    Tony Sammis plays Live on the Landing, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the lakeside patio at Charlie's on Prior.

  • Live on the Landing

    Live Music
    Charlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MN

    Billy Johnson plays the lakeside patio at Charlie's on Prior from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. as part of the Live on the Landing series.

  • Live on the Landing

    Live Music
    Charlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MN

    Tom Hunter plays the lakeside patio; grab a seat by the water for the evening set.

  • Live on the Landing

    Live Music
    Charlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MN

    Live on the Landing at Charlie's on Prior featuring Jake Nelson. Live music on the lakeside patio from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

  • Live on the Landing

    Live Music
    Charlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MN

    Tom Hunter plays Live on the Landing at Charlie's on Prior, with music on the lakeside patio Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

  • Live on the Landing

    Live Music
    Charlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MN

    Live on the Landing at Charlie's on Prior featuring Billy Johnson. Live music on the lakeside patio from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m..

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