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The Charles, La Plata, MD

The Charles

4.4
4.4
1130 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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.

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What 1,130 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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 in La Plata, Maryland, shines with "phenomenal" food and "outstanding" service. Guests rave about the "amazing" craft cocktails, delectable dishes like "kung pao brussel sprouts," and the vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere. The recent renovations have enhanced the ambiance, making it a "hidden gem" perfect for special occasions and casual dining alike.
1,130 Reviews
  1. QueenCMFD

    Washington DC19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. CliffH

    Baltimore3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 5, 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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  3. Dawn

    Washington DC9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 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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  4. Dawn

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 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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  5. Rae

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    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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  6. Shante

    Washington DC19 reviews

    4.0

    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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  7. Dencil and Linda

    Raleigh1 review

    1.0

    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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  8. Tracy

    Baltimore23 reviews

    4.0

    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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  9. Jennifer

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    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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  10. Raymond

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    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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The Charles is rated 4.4 stars by 1130 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options
Google Map for The Charles

417 Charles St, La Plata, MD 20646

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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