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The Charles - Wethersfield, Wethersfield, CT

The Charles - Wethersfield

4.5 (1701)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
161 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109-2339

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Vintage Feel, Modern Taste – Welcome to The Charles

Located in the historic Old Wethersfield, CT, The Charles blends timeless charm with contemporary cuisine. Whether you're dropping in for a craft cocktail and small bite at the bar, enjoying a fireside dinner, hosting a business meeting in our state-of-the-art Board Room, or celebrating a special occasion in our private dining room, The Charles offers an experience for every guest.

As we proudly celebrate 5 years in June 2025, The Charles has earned over 70 awards for excellence in culinary innovation, beverage programs, service, ambiance, and community involvement.

Come see why The Charles continues to be a local favorite and a destination dining experience.

CT Magazine's 2025 Best Restaurants
Statewide Finalist
▪ Business Lunch
▪ Most Romantic
▪ Wine Selection
Statewide Runner-Up
▪ American New
▪ Fine Dining
Hartford County Winner
▪ American New
▪ Fine Dining
▪ Most Romantic

CRA (2022)
Best Restaurant – North Region



Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chanthoeun Thanh
  • Private party facilities
    Perfect for events of 10 or more guests, The Charles offers two private dining areas—in addition to the main dining rooms—including the Botanical room and the Drake room, which are complete with all the amenities you need for any occasion.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Wethersfield
  • Cross street
    Center Street
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available at The Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main Street Wethersfield, CT or at the Fire Station, 171 Main Street Wethersfield, CT
  • Public transit
    Main Street has Several Stops conveniently located to The Charles
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea - 11:30am Seating

    $49.00 - $98.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 29, 2025 only
    Join us for Afternoon Tea at The Charles. Sip our curated selection of Harney & Sons teas and delight in an assortment of both traditional as well as unexpected tea sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats. Assortment of Teas by Harney & Sons, 1 Savory & 1 Sweet Scone with Butter, Clotted Cream & Jam $49 | Chef Selection of Five Sandwiches Coronation Chicken Salad Sandwich Cucumber & Welsh Cheddar Sandwich Egg Salad Sandwich Ham & Brie Sandwich Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Sandwich + $49 Per Person | Add to your Experience (Optional) Russian Caviar Service with standard accompaniment
    Afternoon Tea - 11:30am Seating Photo
  • Afternoon Tea - 2pm Seating

    $49.00 - $98.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 29, 2025 only
    Assortment of Teas by Harney & Sons, 1 Savory & 1 Sweet Scone with Butter, Clotted Cream & Jam $49 | Chef Selection of Five Sandwiches Coronation Chicken Salad Sandwich Cucumber & Welsh Cheddar Sandwich Egg Salad Sandwich Ham & Brie Sandwich Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Sandwich + $49 per person| Add to your Experience (Optional) Russian Caviar Service with standard accompaniments
    Afternoon Tea - 2pm Seating Photo

What 1,701 people are saying

The Charles - Wethersfield 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hartford

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Charles in Wethersfield offers a perfect blend of "familiar comfort food with an haute twist" in a "lovely atmosphere." Consistently praised for "excellent food and excellent service," this restaurant is ideal for special occasions. With "outstanding" gluten-free options and attentive staff, it promises a memorable dining experience.
1,701 Reviews
  1. Patricia

    Greater Boston24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were on the second floor and it was freezing cold in that room. Our waiter , Michael, was great and asked for the air conditioning to be adjusted, so temperature improved, but still chilly. The food was very good, had a different twist, like paella with rice cake instead of a bed of rice, onion soup with cheese in the pierogies instead of traditional cheese topping, pasta primavera with pesto and fava beans… All very tasty, but soup could have been hotter. It was my husband’s birthday and our anniversary and we were presented with a glass of champagne and birthday dessert of his choice. Very nice touch! Our party of 4 enjoyed the evening, but it really was too cold for our comfort. Will try again when the heat is on!

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  2. Nicole

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pork Chop was way overcooked- difficult to cut nevermind attempt to chew. I have never ever sent a meal back anywhere but staff was accommodating and removed the meal charge. The NY Strip I reordered was better but still overcooked from the Medium Rare that was requested

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  3. debvil

    New York City10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Decor/ambience and service were great. Food was disappointing. Chicken sandwich was overcooked, fish and chips were non-uniformly cooked chunks, slaw and peas were oversalted. Fried calamari, French dip and BLT were good. Not sure if my expectations were too high?

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  4. Roxann

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had lunch at The Charles many times. Had never been there for dinner. The salmon was delicious! Staff was very nice!

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  5. Susan

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was a Birthday celebration for my husband. He thoroughly enjoyed all the food! H especially loved the gold truffle and got a kick out of the birthday card! Our server, Nel, was delightful. Thanks for making his birthday a lot of fun!

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  6. Christina

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My guests were treated to a special place and a truly memorable meal on the occasion of the announcement for upcoming birth of my first grandchild. My son and daughter in law were honored and the celebrations began at The Charles. A family memory was launched. Thank you to the entire staff who helped me with all the details in the front of the house and to the chef and kitchen warriors too.

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  7. Christy VIP

    New York City157 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! Great food & service. Always inventive

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  8. Benjamin

    Connecticut5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my three favorite restaurants in Connecticut. Familiar comfort food with an haute twist. Lovely atmosphere. Fancy yet casual. Attentive service, but never overbearing. They just do everything right.

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  9. Russ VIP

    Southwest Florida39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar and the food as well as the service was excellent as usual

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  10. Donald

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. Jenae our server, 4th day waitressing, was soperfriendly and very personable. Treated us like they would want to be treated. Meals were properly prepared an very well seasoned perfect. Very comfortable.

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FAQs

The Charles - Wethersfield offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 785-8499.

The Charles - Wethersfield is rated 4.5 stars by 1701 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Charles - Wethersfield

161 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109-2339

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Center Street
  • Neighborhood
    Wethersfield
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available at The Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main Street Wethersfield, CT or at the Fire Station, 171 Main Street Wethersfield, CT
  • Public transit
    Main Street has Several Stops conveniently located to The Charles
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chanthoeun Thanh
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Perfect for events of 10 or more guests, The Charles offers two private dining areas—in addition to the main dining rooms—including the Botanical room and the Drake room, which are complete with all the amenities you need for any occasion.
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