Flank Bar and Char, located in Hutchinson, MN, has garnered rave reviews from discerning diners. Guests appreciate the exceptional quality of food and drink, often noting that such elevated dining is rare for the area. Karen Olson enjoyed a delightful monkfish special accompanied by perfectly cooked sides of asparagus and brussel sprouts—a testament to the restaurant’s commitment to excellence.
Another patron, Lacey Squier, remarked on the fine cocktails and the standout hanger steak, insisting that culinary gems like these don't require a trek to the Twin Cities. Jessica Larson recounts her memorable wedding reception at Flank, praising the intimate ambiance and creative catering. The diverse menu impressed all 85 guests, highlighted by the acclaimed surf and turf meal and decadent desserts.
James M echoed this sentiment, recalling the unparalleled flavors of the hanger steak and sides like bacon jam carrots that left a lasting impression. Even minor critiques, such as requests for bread or specific soup enhancements, indicate that Flank Bar and Char maintains high standards while inviting feedback.
The attentive service, combined with the culinary passion of owners Vince and Amanda, creates an inviting atmosphere for any occasion—be it a casual lunch, romantic dinner, or celebration. Flank Bar and Char is a place where flavor meets hospitality, making it a must-visit culinary destination.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Has live music
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves late-night food
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Flank Bar and Char
Karen Olson
May 28,2025
Enjoyed a very nice meal and an adult beverage. Enjoyed the salad with house vinaigrette, monkfish special and chose asparagus and brussel sprouts as sides. All of the food was exceptional! My husband ordered the meatloaf meal and enjoyed that too!
Lacey Squier
May 19,2025
Excellent, elevated, elegant food and drink to a level that is somewhat unexpected in Hutchinson, MN. There is no need to drive 50 miles into the twin cities for the “best chefs” — they’re here! It is clear that Vincent and Amanda know quality food and drink. We loved our cocktails, appetizers, and the hanger steak. 10/10 highly recommend.
Jessica Larson
May 18,2025
We had our wedding reception at Flank Steakhouse in December of 2021 and it was amazing! We love the ambiance of Flank, the decor, and the food! We were looking to have a small wedding and thinking outside the box - we were interested in having something small, local, and with really good food! We presented our idea to Vince and Amanda to have our wedding reception there and they were totally on board! They were excited to host, offered creative ideas, and were very responsive throughout the planning process! We reserved the whole restaurant and had around 85 people. It did not feel crowded and everyone had room to sit, walk, chat, and be served. Even the kids were pleased! They have my favorite beer on tap, along with a lot of other great options, including from local breweries! They also had amazing non-alcoholic options like strawberry mint lemonade. They served delicious appetizers - one my husband loved that was made of mushrooms (and he doesn’t even like mushrooms!). We had our meal served - surf and turf - which everyone loved! We chose the house salad and hanger steak with carrots and garlic mashed potatoes with a prawn. There were a lot to clean plates and many compliments! Regretfully, we don’t even have pictures of the main meal because we were too busy enjoying it. They also served a variety of desserts that our guests really enjoyed. I cannot give them enough praise! The wait staff and kitchen staff was also wonderful! Vince has some serious talent and passion for what he does and it shows! Amanda is very detail-oriented, creative, and such a gracious host. I recommend Flank Steakhouse to anyone - whether it is for lunch, a nice date night dinner, a get together with friends for drinks, or ... maybe even a wedding!
James M
May 1,2025
Wow. We got a gift card for Christmas and finally had a chance to come over and try out Flank Steakhouse. The restaurant is beautiful, staff is very friendly and the food is insanely good. I had the Hanger and my wife had the Teras Major, both were so good. The Hanger was cooked so perfectly, I savored every bite. The best part wasn't even the steaks, but the sides were amazing as well. The bacon jam carrots I had were the best carrots I've ever had. My wife had their butterscotch ice cream for dessert and it was so good she wanted to lick the dish. We will definitely be back and 10/10 highly recommend
Jason B
Apr 27,2025
It was very good, the steak was cooked perfectly, seasoned well and had a great crust. The black garlic mash was very flavorful, could have used extra spear or two of asparagus (I felt like 2 wasn't enough), but the hollandaisehad a bright citrus creaminess that added a nice freshiness to grill asparagus. French onion soup was very good, but i felt that it needed a thicker slice or more dense piece of bread with a little more cheese (it was missing the nicely browned and bubbly cheese cap), it had sunk into the soup. But, the soup did have a great slow caramelized sweetness with just the right amount of saltiness, almost ordered another bowl. Everything was perfectly seasoned, I never once had to add salt or pepper to anything! But wish they would have offered or brought me a complimentary warm bread basket with an herb or honey butter after the soup to fill the down time between courses, which was about 15-20 minutes. But overall it was an excellent first visit and I'm planning to come back to explore more on the menu.
Beth Gasser
Apr 24,2025
Yum! So glad I ordered what I did and got to taste so many other dishes. I loved the flank steak, and it was medium rare-exactly how I ordered it. Mashed potatoes were fantastic and french onion soup was perfect. If you like brussel sprouts, you'll love the bourbon maple bacon sprouts! Highly recommend!
Carelyn Hillstrom
Apr 17,2025
We celebrated an 18 year anniversary at Flank Steakhouse in Hutchinson last night, they blew my socks off. Even the music was perfect... To the entire staff you are AMAZING and your food unmatched in the ENTIRE area/state. And I know it, I'm a food snob. I commend the kitchen crew. Everything from SCRATCH!!! Chef, hats off!! The best meal in a long time.... the farmers that provided for you would be immensely proud of you. I would especially like to call out Nicole and Halle, if you are making everyone's celebrations this perfect, your job is more than well done. Nicole, with your service and knowledge you transported us to a favorite memory while making new memories. And to Halle, a high school student hustling with ease and professionalism beyond her years, keep up the excellent work - your future is bright. This is a recommendation for a special dinner, or a need for scratch made French onion soup... Excellent.
Steve Lubahn
Mar 20,2025
Our first visit, had a very enjoyable meal. The decor has a warm feel, and we were seated by the fireplace. The staff was all friendly and efficient. Even the background music was soothing and contributed to the ambiance. Our food was outstanding, including the soups and salads. The menu is heavy on steak, but also has other selections and I have the salmon special. Portions are not large, but lots of flavor combinations and nice prrsentation. Broad selection of wine, beer and cocktails. We also had cheesecake for dessert, great ending to our dining experience.
Reviews For Flank Bar and Char