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The Charles, La Plata, MD

The Charles

4.3
4.3
1112 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Welcome to The Charles!

The Charles is an iconic restaurant space in the heart of historic La Plata, Maryland.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (301) 392-5116
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Welcome to The Charles, an iconic restaurant space in the heart of historic La Plata, Maryland.
  • Area
    La Plata
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Charles delights with "phenomenal" food and "excellent service." Guests rave about standout dishes like the crab cakes, duck entrée, and hanger steak. The atmosphere is described as "cute and stylish," with live jazz adding charm. While some experiences vary, the overall praise highlights The Charles as a "hidden gem" worth visiting.

1,112 Reviews
  1. Veronica

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Maybe it was just the day, went NYE, but got a burger ordered medium and it was well over well done and very dry. Not good at all for am $18 burger. My husband liked the crab cake although the meal was very small. Drinks not very good! Overall not a pleasant experience.

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  2. Adam

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We gave this place another shot after they completely botched dinner on our 24th wedding anniversary in 2024. NYE was great. Good food, timely service, attentive staff, nice atmosphere.

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  3. Nikki

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family dined at the Charles on NYE. For entrees we had the pan seared scallops and shrimp and grits. Both entrees were delicious. Our server was amazing and took great care of us.

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  4. Tina

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time there and i ordered the short ribs $30 i got 2 very small pieces of short ribs and friend got two large pieces i left hungry.....the short ribs and sides of mashed potatoes and glazed carrots were delicious.....because of the small portion i gave 4 stars....perhaps i should have complained about portion size......overall i would give them a second chance.....

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  5. Catherine

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Michael was fantastic!! He made our dinner very enjoyable!! However, we ordered the carrot cake for dessert. It is very dry and tasteless. Our meal was delicious and flavorful!

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  6. Zachary

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food. Throw a dart at the menu, you can’t go wrong.

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  7. Lisa

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    1. I tried to change my reservation 3 times - left a message and never received a call back. 2. Arrived and waited for 10 minutes before anyone assisted us 3. Took 15 minutes before a waitress came to our table 4. Another 15 minutes for drinks 5. Half of items we ordered weren’t available 6. Drinks were pure sugar and awful 7. Ordered dessert to go and it was so dry Will never go back…

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  8. Robbie

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and cocktails, we had a wonderful brunch. Our server was very good and helpful. The Charles is decorated very nicely and comfortable. We also enjoy the attached gourmet coffee, wine, food shop

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  9. Crystal

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We love eating farm table, food, and the wonderful service. However, the noise level was extremely loud with the tables being so close overhearing everyone’s conversation and loud talking all at the same time you can barely hear the servers. Food and service was great outside of the noise level.

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  10. Judi

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Charles has the BEST Wine Pairing Dinners in the area. It was a top tier experience.

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The Charles is rated 4.3 stars by 1112 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Charles

417 Charles St, La Plata, MD 20646

Additional information

  • Area
    La Plata
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (301) 392-5116
  • Private party facilities
    Welcome to The Charles, an iconic restaurant space in the heart of historic La Plata, Maryland.
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