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The Charles, La Plata, MD

The Charles

4.4
4.4
1128 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

  • Tequila Tasting at The Charles Restaurant and Bar

    US$100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 22, 2025 only
    6:30 p.m.
    Do you like Tequila?! Come enjoy 4 beautiful Tequilas in our guided tasting with food pairings. We'll learn where it's from, how it's made and how to taste and enjoy it. March 22nd 6:30-8:30 p.m. $100 per person.

What 1,128 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Charles delights with "amazing food," top-tier service, and a stylish, welcoming atmosphere. Known for "the best wine pairing dinners" and "outstanding cheesecake," it offers diverse brunch options and creative cocktails. While some found service slow, many praised the attentive staff and vibrant setting, making it worth revisiting.

1,128 Reviews
  1. Dawn

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Dawn

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Rae

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 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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  4. Shante

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 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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  5. Dencil and Linda

    Raleigh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Dined there Valentines weekend, and was not impressed by the small menu. Literally like 12 items to include appetizers. Waiter couldn't recommend anything because he didn't like it. No bread or crackers for the soup. I really expected more of a tablecloth and real silverware restaurant. At best, mediocre bar food for drinking.

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  6. Tracy

    Baltimore

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pork chops and crab cakes were delicious. Brussel sprouts were also great!

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  7. Jennifer

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was very slow, the food was not very good. Very disappointed. Not worth the money. We went on a Saturday and expected lunch and they only had brunch. We have been told dinner is better.

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  8. Raymond

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, however the star of the night was dessert the cheese cake is outstanding. Definitely recommend grabbing a slice or two.

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  9. Baylee

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We didn’t get the specials or happy hour menu given to us. They defiantly were not prepared for the amount of tables they added for Valentine’s Day.

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  10. Lock

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Claire did a nice job with her friendly service. Pork Chop was quite good. Only issue was the frozen Cheesecake desert. It was too frozen to eat at the restaurant.

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FAQs

The Charles is rated 4.4 stars by 1128 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Charles

417 Charles St, La Plata, MD 20646

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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