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The Charles, La Plata, MD

The Charles

4.5
4.5
1140 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
417 Charles St, La Plata, MD 20646

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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

What 1,140 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Charles is a culinary gem offering "amazing food, atmosphere, and service." Highlights include the chef's cheesecake and seasonal farm-to-table offerings. Guests enjoy a "fantastic dining experience" with attentive service and a welcoming ambiance. The restaurant also features top-tier wine pairing dinners and Wednesday night jazz, making it perfect for any occasion.

1,140 Reviews
  1. Kathy

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Donna

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Glinda

    Washington DC9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday Brunch menu was a little limited but it was very good.

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  4. ABRAHAM

    Richmond8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I think the feel needs to be the same on both sides. It was noisy on the non bar side in the all white and green room. Especially with the workers hitting the wall EXTREMELY hard on the other side. My wife and I were celebrating our 22nd anniversary, and we had to turn our own jazz on our cell phones just to drown out the noise. Our server was excellent.

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  5. Tiphanie

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Charles had amazing food, amazing atmosphere and amazing service! I'll highly recommend the chef's cheesecake - it was absolutely amazing ♡♡♡♡

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  6. Davonne

    Baltimore8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love The Charles. The food, the drinks, the service, the staff, the ambiance, they all get five stars from me.

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  7. Reen

    Washington DC7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It looks different from the first visit, it’s not as cozy. The food wasn’t bad but my mashed potatoes had a little too much pepper and the crab soup was just ok. The short ribs were delicious! The waitress was really nice and attentive.

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  8. Ifeanyi

    Baltimore11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasting experience is a must attend!. Exceptional taste and service.

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  9. ByronM

    Baltimore7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We've dined with The Charles before, but never inside. Our lunch experience in the dining room was fantastic! The atmosphere was clean, bright and cozy, our waiter was friendly and accommodating, the service was quick and the food was so yummy. We're coming back for the Ginger Chicken Lettuce Wraps!

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  10. Karl

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pan seared trout, braised short ribs and T-bone steak were well prepared, presented and delicious. The Wednesday night jazz music is always great.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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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