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The Charles, La Plata, MD

The Charles

4.4
4.4
1123 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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

What 1,123 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 exudes charm with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Known for its "great dinner experience," it offers a stylish atmosphere ideal for special occasions. Enjoy standout dishes like crab cakes and short ribs. While service can vary, the ambiance, especially during events like wine pairing dinners, remains a highlight.

1,123 Reviews
  1. Tracy

    Baltimore

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Jennifer

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Raymond

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  4. Baylee

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  5. 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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  6. CaTaushiwa

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was amazing! Our server was nice and very helpful, the ambience was so inviting, and the people who worked there were so kind.

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  7. Kathy

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat in the bar and had drinks and a burger. Food was delicious and service was great.

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  8. mia

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner experience food was amazing! Staff was great from start to finish hadn’t been in a while but will definitely be back soon!

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  9. Teresa

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    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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  10. 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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The Charles is rated 4.4 stars by 1123 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 36 times today
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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