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The Charles, La Plata, MD

The Charles

4.4
4.4
1134 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood 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
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  • 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.

What 1,134 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

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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Charles offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with standout dishes like "ginger chicken lettuce wraps" and "pan seared trout." Seasonal farm-to-table offerings ensure fresh choices. Guests rave about the "best wine pairing dinners" and "phenomenal jazz nights." While service is often praised as "fantastic," occasional slow service is noted.
1,134 Reviews
  1. Reen

    Washington DC7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Ifeanyi VIP

    Baltimore11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. ByronM

    Baltimore7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Karl

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 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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  5. QueenCMFD

    Washington DC19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a great time! Managers check on you throughout your stay. Wait staff don’t have to be assigned to you to attend to your needs which I love! I bring everywhere here. It can be a happier hour vibe, family or celebratory occasion. Perfect for whatever your mood is. Often not the same menu as its farm to table, so it’s seasonal. They have great seasonal offerings. Nod to the chef’s inspirations!

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  6. CliffH

    Baltimore3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and ambience were very good but the food wasn’t as great as I expected. It was good but not great.

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  7. Dawn

    Washington DC9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been living in Charles County for almost 20 years. Just fast food & commercial dining everywhere! Feels good to stumble across a nice sit down restaurant with good food, nice vibe and ambience like The Charles! Hopefully these new commissioners see that it’s time to move in new a direction with dining and entertainment!

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  8. Dawn

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have visited The Charles on several occasions and we are always pleased with the service and the food. The steak was delicious and perfectly cooked. We enjoyed the oysters as well as the cream of crab. Only thing that I would suggest is that we preferred the sherry presentation that you did previously for the soup and the soup was a little thinner and more tart than we remember it being. Other than that, perfect service and food.

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  9. Rae

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Brunch was really delicious and our waitress Rachel had excellent customer service. Will return soon!

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  10. Shante

    Washington DC19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing but it came out super cold. The drinks tasted amazing. It was really cute and modernize as far as the looks of the restaurant.

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The Charles is rated 4.4 stars by 1134 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 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 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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