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The Charles, La Plata, MD

The Charles

4.3 (1148)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
417 Charles St, La Plata, MD 20646

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
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 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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

Experiences

  • SIP Happens Comedy Show!

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 27, 2025 only
    7:00 PM
    Prepare for a night of laughs! The Charles, is happy to bring an amazing stand up comedy showcase to Southern Maryland. Featuring Jeff Ryan (Host), Devin Treacy (DC Comedy Loft and Improv), Rasheed Jones (Laugh Factory, McGoobys and more), Matt Hubbard (Cozys and Laugh Factory) and Keenan Frady (DC Improv, The Comedy Store and Laugh Factory) Tickets include 1 drink.

What 1,148 people are saying

The Charles reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Charles offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing atmosphere," "delicious food," and "attentive staff." Guests rave about their brunch options, including chicken and waffles, and desserts like cheesecake. While some note service inconsistencies, many enjoy the lively ambiance and diverse menu options, making it a popular choice for various occasions.
1,148 Reviews
  1. Matthew

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. Took about 15 minutes for the server to come to our table after being seated. Food took about 30 minutes to arrive. They ran out of lemons for the lemonade.

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  2. philomena

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately we didn't stay for brunch menu, we seeking dinner. We will go back.
    The CharlesResponded 5 days ago
    Philomena, Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear you were disappointed that our dinner menu wasn't available during your brunch reservation, which led you to leave before dining with us. However, a 3-star review impacts our restaurant ratings, especially when it's based on an incomplete experience. We'd appreciate it if you'd consider waiting to review us until you've had a chance to dine with us and experience our food and service firsthand. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide you with a full and positive dining experience during our dinner hours. Many thanks, The Charles

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  3. Harry

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my first visit and probably will be my last. Our waiter was curtious but service was very slow. When I finally did get my meal it was barely warm, the same with the coffee. I ended up asking for a replacement cup of coffee because the cream curdled when i put it in my coffee and then waited a very long time for another cup of coffee which again was just warm.
    The CharlesResponded 5 days ago
    Harry, We sincerely apologize for your disappointing first visit. The experience you described is certainly not the standard we aim to provide. We understand your frustration, and this is not how we want any of our guests to feel. We'd love the opportunity to make things right and show you the high level of service and quality we're known for. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance. Many thanks, The Charles

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  4. Rebecca VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area29 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food request not followed, waited 15 for replacement. Food gave both me and my husband indigestion. Host staff friendly and responsive. Service slow.

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  5. Winston

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was abhorrent. The waitress took forever to bring water and failed to inform my party that half the menu was not available.

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  6. Karen

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I so want to love The Charles, however, the service starts out great and then it goes south. Our reservation was at 6:00 pm and we were anxious to make curtain across the street at 8:00 pm at the theater. My plate wasn't cleared until right before I paid my bill at 7:45 pm. The initial attentiveness was great and our server was personable and helpful but as it got busier, less so. One in our party wanted a turkey burger and it seemed that it is no longer available but still on the menu. When we informed the server that we needed to wrap it up and pay to get across the street, she simply said, "I wish you would've informed me." instead of simply apologizing the for wait. One in our party had to be brought her coffee and dessert to go. Since I live within walking distance and eat clean and gluten free, The Charles is a great option for me. I also want to support independently owned businesses such as The Charles but have gotten better service at the busy Outback, which is a chain. Please get it together service-wise so I can enjoy and speak highly of you once again.

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  7. CharlietheClam

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They were out of Brussels sprouts and the burger was just ok and too salty the fries were good.

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  8. Janice

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great brunch dinning experience! The food was delicious (chicken & waffles), Light and fluffy waffles with bacon garnish and Carmel sauce was toped with crispy seasoned chicken thighs. Friendly and attentive staff, beautiful ambiance, and affordable prices make this my new favorite place.

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  9. Kathy

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Kung Pau Brussels were awesome and u enjoyed my Beet Salad. Ingredients are always fresh and food delicious

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  10. Donna

    Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and son had brunch on a Saturday. Our waiter was Zach and he was a great server! Very attentive and prompt! Everything was so good!!!! My husband had steak and eggs, I had the veggie omelet with a side of French toast , my son had the chicken and waffles…. Omg…… we ate every bit of it!!! We also ordered desert. My son had this ginormous size lavender cheesecake ! My husband and I had this ginormous slice of a very good carrot cake that we shared! We took 1/2 home. We will definitely be back!!! We have been there before For jazz night and happy hour and that was good too, but my favorite was definitely the brunch!!

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FAQs

The Charles is rated 4.3 stars by 1148 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. Maryland - DC Suburbs
  5. La Plata

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Charles

417 Charles St, La Plata, MD 20646

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    La Plata
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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
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