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The Charles, La Plata, MD

The Charles

4.4
4.4
1114 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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
    (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.
  • 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 1,114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Charles restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing food" and "excellent service," making it a top choice for special occasions and everyday dining. Diners rave about the "BEST Wine Pairing Dinners" and the "delicious crab cakes." With a stylish decor and varied menu, it's "definitely worth a visit."

1,114 Reviews
  1. Teresa

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We hadn’t been here in awhile so we thought we’d try it again. Drinks were good - loved the old fashion creation at the table. The food was subpar…three of us got The Charles Burger and the meat was so tough. The Kale Salad was yummy and we had a very good waitress.

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  2. Larry

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Charles County. Food, service, and atmosphere.

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  3. Veronica

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    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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  4. Adam

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    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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  5. Nikki

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    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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  6. Tina

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    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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  7. Catherine

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    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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  8. Zachary

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    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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  9. Lisa

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 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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  10. Robbie

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 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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The Charles is rated 4.4 stars by 1114 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 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
  • 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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