It's been our "go to" fine dining special occasion restaurant of choice for over a decade now. Same amazing food, same impeccable service, the Charleston never disappoints. Of the dozens of birthdays, graduations, anniversary's, holidays etc......I would never miss anything with black/white truffle. The rockfish and turbot are always perfection. We never miss the cornmeal fried oysters (even if not on menu definitely ask!) Any form of fois gras and sweetbreads are world class and must haves. Shrimp and grits and lobster bisque will change your mindset of what is possible and lastly buffalo and lamb when available will outshine the best filets or ribeyes at the best steakhouses anywhere. If you go with enough people ie. four or more, you can pretty much sample all the desserts which are always complimentary. If you want your kids or friends to get excited about going, check out the episode where chef Cindy appears on Bear Bobbly Flay! read more

See all

The best dining experience I have ever had. The food was perfection - perfectly imagined and executed. Loved the ability to choose whatever I wanted from the menu for my 4 course meal. We got an amazing amuse-bouche as well, a generous selection of breads, dessert was included on top of the 4 courses, and macarons with our coffee. If you go, you absolutely MUST do the wine pairing with your courses. It enhanced the meal in an indispensable way. The service was also the best I have ever had. The attention to detail, no mistakes were made, and the promptness of the service was truly admirable. I was stunned that by the time we had gotten up from the table and made our way to the front door, they had remembered who we were and had our coats ready to go already. It was truly an amazing experience from start to finish and I cannot wait to go back. read more

This restaurant is 10. I had the pleasure of coming here for my birthday. Parking was surprisingly easy for it being downtown. The service was amazing. And the decor was beautiful as well... now to the food. Eating here was an experience. I got the meal paired with drinks. Every bite was so thoughtful, so good, I didn't want it to end. The lobster bisque is what everyone says it is... delicious. If you have the opportunity to come here I believe it's a must try! read more

Charleston - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

See all

My husband and I came here for our elopement dinner. He got the six course meal and I got the five course meal. Honesty, I should have done the three or four course meal. I would have had the perfect amount of food with the three course meal. I would have been slightly full with the four course meal and I was feeling pretty miserable with the five course meal hahaha. I got the lobster bisque. It was creamy and I loved the added layer of spice to the dish. There was a lot of lobster too! Then, I got the apple salad. I would not recommend this one. There was nothing special about it and I actually ate less than half. I got the fried oysters which were good, but again I would not pick this dish next time. Then, I got the duck which was really good! It was so tender and flavorful. Lastly, I got the beef. I would say this is my favorite. The drinks were good and I loved the dessert. Not to mention, the service was great! All in all, I am so happy we picked this place for our elopement dinner! read more

See all

I recommend this place for excellent service and delicious food and drinks. I feel like I only needed to do the three or four course meal and kind of regretted going with the full course. I would say three or four is good for someone not super hungry. Kind of got selfish when I saw the menu. You can look at all the photos to see the quality ingredients they use and the presentation of their dishes. It's very clean cut and beautifully plated. read more

See all

We wanted a special place to celebrate visiting family and graduation events, and were so pleased we let The Charleston provide the delicious food, comfortable setting, incredible helpful and attentive staff. We got advice on dishes to choose, wines to savor, and our party of seven was all happy with our choices and selections. It was a wonderful experience, and although this is a Very Nice Restaurant with reflective prices, it was in all, not as extravagant as such delicious food for a large party might call for. No mistake, it is a fabulous and fancy place, but nothing disappointed and we can't wait to visit Baltimore again and come back again! S. and A. Tobolowsky read more

Yelp Fam!!!! This review is for one of the BEST dining experiences available in Baltimore. Chef Wolf & The Charleston staff really go above and beyond when it comes to food. This amazing 3-6 course menu gives you a rotating selection of the best dishes you've ever eaten. My most recent experience was the thanksgiving dinner! So goooooood! The Turkey Confit dark & white meat Cranberry sauce Hoppin Johns Stuffing Fried green tomato Apple tart with honey ice cream Corn bread The entire meal was amazing. One of the best meals I've had for thanksgiving! I can't say enough for the quality and service of the Charleston! If you get the chance make a reservation and dine in! read more

See all

Delicious food, impeccable service, warm and welcoming ambiance. The valet who met us at the car was very friendly and professional. The host greeted us at the door and remembered us as we left. The food was outstanding - one of the best meals ever. Love the cornbread! All of our servers were great, with a special shout out to the server who brought bread, filled water glasses and cleared the plates - don't ever lose your upbeat personality. Also appreciate that we were able to talk across the table without raising our voice volume, even though the restaurant was full. One of the best restaurants for sound management. No downside at all. Hope to return again soon! read more

A lovely restaurant with relaxing vibe and excellent food. Hubby made a last minute reservation for Saturday during our getaway at Baltimore Harbor and we had a great time even only sitting at the lounge. The attentive service is top notch, our sever is very informative and gives great suggestions. I was pleasantly surprised that they have quite a long list of choices on the menu to choose from for their 3, 4, 5 or 6 courses dinner. We opted for the Four-courses and hubby chose that night's special-Squab($25 extra) and it was out of the world! I enjoyed the Pan seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras very much. Wild Burgundy Snails with Creamy Polenta was tasty and appetizing. The White Truffle Fettuccini was really delicious. For dessert we tried Vanilla Creme Brulee & Dark Chocolate Cake, both were good and the chocolate cake wasn't heavy which we like it very much. An indulging experience and I highly recommended. They also have an extensive wine list and suggestion pairing on each dish. read more

See all

Another fabulous dining experience at Cindy Wolfe's Charleston Restaurant. This was our fourth meal here, every visit uniquely different and special. I think the most consistent factor with our Charleston experiences is not just the spectacular food offerings, but also the feeling of being well cared for. Our primary server this visit, Joceline (sp?), was sweet, very knowledgeable about the food and wine, and able to connect with us in a way to both inform us and, like a great conductor, comfort us with the flow of the meal. We find something more to be impressed with every visit to Charleston. 5 1/2 stars! Hot tip: If there is any variety of lobster soup on the menu, order it. You won't be sorry. read more

This is by far the absolute BEST restaurant I've ever dined at. It has that old school bougie feel. So from the moment we walked in, I felt catered to. They allowed me to come in prior to actually opening and sit at the bar until they could seat me when they officially opened at 5:30pm. We were seated as soon as they were seating people in the dining area. We were immediately greeted by our server and he was so acknowledgeable about the menu top to bottom. They have a tasting menu of which allows you to order three courses all the way up to six courses and experience the creativity of the Chef. I had the "Charleston She Crab Soup", "Shrimp & Grits", and the "Pan Roasted Wild Halibut " of which every single dish was splendid, I could literally taste the freshness of the ingredients used, the dishes were made perfectly!! I was very pleased and impressed (and it's extremely hard to impress me). The wine selection was immaculate, so many wines to choose from. The service was immaculate as well, our server (Brian) was very attentive, professional and pleasant. There isn't enough time or space on this review to express everything I loved about it, this was definitely an experience like no other! read more

See all

Absolutely amazing. I was here for the Valentine's Day pre-fixe menu, and was throughly impressed with the food and staff. The service was extremely meticulous and staff were very knowledgeable. Additionally, the dimly lit restaurant felt warm and intimate. Now to my favorite part, the food. From beginning to end, each dish made me crave more, and I could not wait to have my next course. I would recommend Charleston to anyone. Kudos to a gem in Baltimore. read more

See all

Came here with my girlfriend after leaving Bmore for many years. I never had the chance to eat at the famous Charleston when I lived here, so this was the perfect opportunity. Wow! When we went here, they had a la carte menu where you get to pick from any of the dishes! The ambience and romantic setting were as we expected! Love the dim lighting. Fancy southern charm. We ordered 6 courses (which comes with free dessert and amouse bouche on top). And this was tooo much food, just FYI. The portion sizes were generous for fine dining. The greatest strength in all the dishes were the sauces, soups, and purees. So much complex flavors and thought goes in each sip. Favorites were: lobster bisque, scallops, octopus, crab cake (duh it's Baltimore), foie gras. ***The amouse bouche potato soup was actually my favorite bite the entire night. Def recommend for a special occasion, splurge, or just cause you have a hot date in bmore. read more

See all

Not a restaurant i would typically go to, but i was not paying so that was a plus. Went with the three course meal, essentially 4 if you add desert. i should have done 4. Portions were small, i was aware going into, but i underestimated how small they actually were. What did i order? thanks for asking. Fried oysters-pass, nothing special. Shrimp and grits excellent, lamb-excellent. Desert, i goofed on that one, not the biggest fan of chocolate as a dessert, but went with the creme brule chocolate it was ok, but thats on me. Two drinks i got were ok. All in all if someone is taking me sure, but not on my free will. read more

We had a lovely experience at the Charleston in Baltimore. From the polite service to the tasty dishes, we left feeling very satisfied! We arrived early and enjoyed a couple drinks at the bar. They have a great cocktail menu and beer menu. We especially loved the Grand Cru Flemish Red Ale. It was a bit sour and tangy. The bar area is cozy and dimly lit. It feels like a lounge. At our table, the server introduced the menu concept. You have to choose how many courses you want to try. You get to pick from a decently long menu. You can do 3-6 courses each, and then dessert is included in the price. We both opted to "go big" and get 6 courses a piece. We wanted to try as much as possible. It was probably too much food. We were very stuffed by the end. I would recommend 4-5 courses. Highlights included: the lobster curry soup, the seared scallop, the sweetbreads, and rockfish. Each dish was very beautifully plated. The flavors in the lobster soup were phenomenal. The octopus paired so lovely with the olives. My husband really thought the sweetbreads had the perfect texture and rich flavor. In my opinion, one of my favorite things I tried was the lemon raspberry cake. I would definitely get that again. The only dishes that didn't hit right for us were the shrimp and grits (maybe I am snobby since I am from the South) and the duck breast. We thought there was something missing in those two. We thought the chef created amazing sauces in most of these dishes. The sauce for the crudo was spectacular. And the sauce for the rockfish was very balanced. Overall, this was a fun and exquisite dining experience. We would definitely recommend coming here for a special occasion. read more

See all

Food is fantastic choice your courses we had 4 courses plus cheese and dessert. The ceviche was by far the best. Spice and acid on point. Shrimp and grits was a huge letdown. The andouille was bland Seemed to need salt or acid. Service is highly attentive. The absolute best service I've had anywhere in a long while. read more

See all

From the time we walked in , I must say, I was super impressed with this establishment. It made me feel like I had stepped into a movie scene. We were welcomed so nicely and treated like kings and queens. They gave us the option of what view we wanted kitchen side or bay side. We chose the bay side of course. This hidden gem gave us all the luxury vibes. Our host was the best. He knew the menu like the back of his hand and didn't skip any corners. I immediately ordered an espresso martini and it was the best I've ever had. I love the option of choosing more courses from the menu in any way that I desire. The flavors, the pairings, and the gourmet style of the food were all intentional. This was an elevated fine dining experience for sure. I can't wait to visit again. read more

See all

Chef Cindy Wolf heads Charleston, which offers Mid-Atlantic cuisine. Our group came here after a work event in the area, and I was pretty excited to check them out! The menu offers 3-, 4-, 5-, and a 6-course tasting menu - we opted for the 6 courses, in which some of our guests went with the wine pairing. I tried: +the Royal Ossetra Caviar - with shallots, egg yolk, chives, and creme fraiche +the Rich Lobster Soup with Curry - lobster stock reduction with cream, butter-poached lobster, and curry oil; if you're into curry flavors, this soup is for you +the Cornmeal-Fried Oysters - with upland cress and lemon cayenne mayonnaise; the mayo sauce made this a creamy dish +Scottish Smoked Salmon - with cucumber, pommes pailles, upland cress, and chive creme fraiche; slightly overcooked, as the salmon was a bit dry +the Fresh Black Winter Truffle Risotto - prepared with Spanish la bomba and sliced fresh black winter truffles +the Lobster Ravioli - with roasted cherry tomatoes and a cognac & lobster cream; we were surprised at the small portions for an entree dish +White Truffle Fettucine - with royal trumpet mushrooms, 24-month aged reggiano, and butter sauce +Shrimp & Grits - with andoille sausage, tasso ham, and Anson Mills stone-ground grits +Grilled Octopus - with sun-dried tomatoes, gordal olive and tiny caper relish, and French coco bean and hickory smoked bacon sauce; the octopus was grilled well, but the capers and the olives were a bit overpowering +the Fresh Cranberry Upside-Down Cake - with candied orange slices and vanilla creme anglaise Service was friendly and attentive, and the place has a great sophisticated vibe. Valet parking offered! +course menus offered +friendly service +valet service available read more

TLDR: Such an experience here! Come for that special night. FOOD: you can choose 3-6 courses and dessert is on the house. They also seem to bring out something complimentary before your meal as well (from reading other reviews) as well as something complimentary in addition to your dessert. Risotto: I got the special of the day risotto with lamb sausage and sauces I don't remember. Overall, great flavors and well balanced. Sea Scallop: such a well seared, melt in your mouth kind of scallop. Somehow they got just the right amount of capers as well. Definitely recommend. Foie Gras: I personally don't think it paired well with the peaches. The two tastes seemed to be too separate. Foie Gras was great though and not "stinky" at all. Creme Brûlée: I for some reason did not like the creme brûlée for it's aftertaste. It tasted like hot water that was left in steel. Maybe I was tasting too much of my spoon, but overall, not for me. I came into the restaurant with average hunger, and I actually wasn't too full after the three courses (as someone who loves food). AMBIANCE: a quite, intimate, let me propose here, kind of ambiance. I felt too intimidated to talk above a whisper, but that's just me being shy and not attention seeking as well. Don't recommend coming with kids. SERVICE: they explain each dish when they bring it out, which I appreciate. They don't rush you to order or to pay. I thought giving my party the time to talk before they bring their menu was a nice touch. DRESS: Everyone in their nicer (conservative) evening clothes. Many men had ties on and some in suits. ALLERGIES: Before we had a chance to order, they brought out complimentary watermelon soup. Except, my friend was allergic. Then, they brought out complimentary macaroons and chocolates for dessert. Except, my friend is also typically allergic to macaroons because of the flour used. It would have been nice to ask the table for allergies beforehand, but just something to keep in mind for guests with allergies (though thankful for the complimentary food!). read more

See all

We dined here to celebrate our anniversary and while I'm certainly glad I finally checked Charleston off of my "places to go" list, I would likely only return to the bar for a la carte service. When we arrived there were several people near the door, but nobody greeted us. I had to announce into the air that we were there for a reservation. Once I did that, we were addressed. Since we were early we were offered the option of going direct to table or having a cocktail at the bar, we chose to go to our table. We were taken on a nice tour, with a special stop at the cheese cart, then seated. The menu was explained, specials were highlighted, and the cheese cart was very highly promoted however, not once did anyone mention the cheese was not included in the price, nor is it mentioned on the menu. We were presented with an amuse bouche, offered bread, and continued to be throughout the evening, but the temperature was inconsistent and ranged from ice cold to too hot to touch. We each chose 4 courses, no wine pairings. We were pleased by most of what we chose but underwhelmed and maybe even a bit confused by some others. The zucchini "beignets" were simply zucchini fries. The description just does not match the product and for us it was a wasted course. The pan seared scallops was one scallop - no plural present here. The lobster agnolotti was delicious and the cognac cream was incredible but, the raw, unseasoned, cold sugar snaps had no place on the plate, in our opinion they were distracting. The bison filet, while cooked perfectly, had a terrible presentation. It looked as if they dumped the bottom of the rice pot on the plate - it just looked messy. Nobody swept the table of crumbs between courses, which I thought was odd; it's such a simple gesture, why is it not done here? The mignonette was possibly the best I've ever had, my husband would bathe in the soup if he could, the fried oysters were absolute perfection, and the spinach risotto was a complete surprise and the best thing we tried through the night. While we didn't opt for the wine pairing, Jessica & Zoo were able to choose for us based on some information of what we were looking for. Wine service was excellent though cocktail service was incredibly slow; at one point I thought my drink order was forgotten. There was also a point where we were without anything to drink - no cocktail, no wine, no water. Our water was empty at least twice. Zoo helped up choose 2 cheeses and both were delicious. I wish there was a card present with the cart to read along with as it was so difficult to remember what everything was, even when narrowing it down to one type of cheese. For dessert we chose the sorbet and chocolate mousse which was incredibly rich - that is not a complaint. I'm not sure how anyone does a full 6 course menu. We can eat and we needed to be rolled out. To do 6 we'd need 4 hours minimum, with an intermission to take a walk outside! We had some leftovers that the servers were happy to package for us, and upon request, provided the names of the cheeses and the farm they were produced at, on a card for us. We asked for a menu to take home in order to commemorate the evening and they packaged it nicely with a little bow. Every single person we interacted with was professional and pleasant, which made the experience very nice in light of our complaints. I must add that at one point another customer was on his phone (on speaker phone) and nobody asked him to step out, he was just allowed to continue disturbing the entire dining room. Overall, this was a lovely experience however, this was not our first Michelin experience and while the list of complaints is small, at this level of dining, we shouldn't have left with any at all. read more

See all

Looking for a nice restaurant for my pre-birthday dinner and stumbled upon Charleston. From the moment we walked in I knew we were in for an experience. The ambiance was classy and romantic. I love the open kitchen concept as well. Everyone was so pleasant and attentive. For those who have not been here, you have a choice of 3-6 courses at different price points, and dessert is included. We did the 3-course meal. We tried the fried oysters, beet salad, truffle fettuccine, lamb chop, braised duck, and shrimp and grits. For dessert we had the lemon/raspberry cake and the chocolate cake. For drinks we had the Ipanema Fizz and the Gold Rush. Everything was delicious! Our least favorite part of the meal was the bread. I guess everything can't be perfect. I didn't leave full, but I was definitely satisfied. The chef even came over to say hello! I love that! Definitely a memorable experience. So glad we found this place. read more

See all

The exceptional service and attention to detail is what surprised me about Charleston. Last night I left my hotel and was walking to smoke a cigar before calling it quits. I noticed Charleston had their door open. I peeked inside and saw a well stocked bar. I'm in no rush, let me drink a Scotch and maybe a bar bite. The hostess comes to me and says we open in 9 minutes. It's not a problem and I wait outside. Once inside, I asked to sit at the bar. Do I have a reservation I'm asked? For the bar?? I'm told there's a reservation for two at 8pm so I can sit now. Being from out of state and the different state rules can be trying. Still, I'm a rule follower! I glance at the cocktail menu but look towards the bar. Charleston it seems has a well stocked selection of Scotches. I start with a Highland 12 year and ask to see the menu. The bartender explained our menu is a three course menu. Hit the breaks for a second, I'd like single item off the menu that shows no prices. How much for the cornmeal Oysters? I place my order and was given a place setting. *Charleston, it would be beneficial to have a separate bar menu with prices. Not all diners need to eat 3 courses at the bar. While I'm waiting, two waiters arrive. The first drops off truffle coated potato chips and the second gives me an amuse bouche, a small soup. The soup was served in a, best described as a large shot glass? Very tasty! My oysters arrive. Plump and dusted with corn meal, they're cooked perfectly. The oyster dip was an aioli, it was also another home run. I settle up and I'm on my way. Charleston, nice to see you can be flexible to all patrons. read more

Charleston - Highland Scotch - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

See all

Lots of things to say. So I've been exploring Baltimore restaurants with my husband for years and we always saved Charleston for a fancy occasion. We had a lot to celebrate for our dinner tonight- an anniversary, two new jobs, graduation- let's just say it has been no minor month. So off to Charleston we go! Finally. Ambiance on entry: we came early for our table to get drinks. We were seated quickly at the bar but waited a solid 20 minutes to get our two drinks which took away from the appeal right away. I know places that cost money so if you're shelling out you want impeccable service- and that wait time all night just wasn't the case. Had to ask for waters with our drinks after the fact as well. Ambiance at dinner: we had a table for two in the back of the restaurant. Not sure what the issue was but we often felt neglected service wise. My Husband spoke with the sommelier and discussed wine options, and after going with his recommendation it was someone else who presented the bottle and took the initial sip? After that had waited almost an 30 minutes to get our dinner menus and then waited extensively between the courses. The service should be top notch for this price: meals brought out timely, waiters and waitresses coming constantly, warm bread (none of the bread was warm), and constant refills of drinks and water. This didn't happen. The table was also not cleaned between each course. Food: I would say the food was good but not worth the price tag due to service. We had the lobster soup, tartare, mushroom risotto, truffle fettuccine, pork chop, lamb, and chocolate mousse/ lemon panna cotta desserts. What stood out was the lobster soup, fettuccine, duck, and lamb. My husband and I each had four courses . The pork chop was sizable but dry. All in all: I wish the service was better. If it was I could overlook some faults in the food but given both were mediocre, that's how I feel about it. read more

See all

One of the my favorite places in town... Everything was delicious. I've just come back to town. I will come ASAP read more

See all

This was honestly one of the best meals of my life! We celebrated our 20th anniversary here. Did the tasting menu and the wine tasting menu. The service was excellent. No too intrusive but not too absent. And they helped us celebrate! read more

Sometimes the quality of the people is as important as the quality of the food. These are people of integrity and a sincere commitment to quality service. we recently helped arrange a celebration dinner for a relative....the staff made a serious error. When I called them they investigated, acknowledged their error and made very reasonable amends. Mistakes unfortunately do happen, but how someone reacts to their mistakes speaks volumes. These are people of integrity and a genuine commitment to quality. read more

We made a reservation here on 12/26/2023 to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary. Everything was excellent!! We arrived early and they sat us in the bar area to wait, where we ordered a couple of drinks and they brought our some house-made potato chips which were yummy, both the chips and drinks. I had the Ipanema Fizz and my husband, a Long Island Iced Tea. This was best dining experience we've both have, ever. Multiple workers in the restaurant stopped by our table to wish us a Happy Anniversary and chat for a couple of minutes, mostly to tell us how young we look to be celebrating 21 years. The food was ridiculously delicious and the desserts as well. Being an avid Top Chef viewer, I loved that they have an open kitchen where if you are sitting close enough, you have a nice view of the chefs preparing your meals. The wine menu is huge but thankfully there is assistance available to help you with the perfect pairing to your delicious meal. I enjoyed every part of this dining experience and will definitely be returning. I told my husband we need to add the Charleston Restaurant to our dining list for at least once every 2 months or so. read more

See all

The food was remarkable. The service was first rate. A shout out to one of the servers, Lyriq, who was lovely and gracious. For a special night out, this place can't be topped. read more

After reading the reviews, I knew Charleston was a must try on my trip. I was so excited to try the amazing tasting menu. The sever was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We chose several courses and most were amazing. The fried oysters and lobster bisque were both flavorful and delicious. We also tried the octopus, which was very tender and cooked perfectly. The mozzarella salad was very delicious. The halibut was cooked perfectly but lacked flavor and definitely needed some salt. The crab gratin was very flavorful. The foie gras was the best I've ever tasted. It was amazing!!! The ravioli and branzino were good but not exceptional. The duck was cooked perfectly, as was the beef tenderloin. The creme brulee was so delicious and macrons were amazing!! I definitely recommend this restaurant. It's definitely an experience. I do wish the vibe was a bit more fun and not so quiet and pretentious. Maybe turn up the music or something. For me a foodie, I wanted to relax enjoy the food and just have fun. It didn't really seem like that kind of atmosphere. read more

My brother, father and I took out mom for her birthday and this was the most pleasant experience any of us of had at a restaurant. As soon as we walked through the door, they asked us for our coats and even through we were early they were able to sit us right away. The service was definitely the best service I have ever experienced while dining out. The waiter and his team were friendly, informational and courteous. I did not have one thing that wasn't delicious. I had Calamari, shrimp & grits, Foie Gras, and a Berkshire PorkChop (the pork chop was a special). If you can try the Calamari Beignets its a special so I am not sure how often it is offered. The calamari had the texture of funnel cake, it was so delicious lol. I will definitely make my way back to the Charleston as soon as possible! read more

Beautiful restaurant! My husband and I moved to Harbor East a few months ago and Charleston has fast become one of our favorite restaurants in town. It's not cheap but the food is worth it. Elevated menu, delicious food, and great service. read more

Prompt and refined service--the kind of place where they take your coats to hang and help you put it on as you leave. My water glass was never less than half full. I had a 4 course meal but definitely was overly stuffed by the end. I could've been pleasantly full by the end of course 3. The atmosphere is the quiet, dark kind of fine dining that you would expect from a restaurant this caliber. My group was definitely boisterously loud for the setting, but at least it was a week night! My favorite of the night was the salmon crab & benne seed encrusted Scottish salmon. It was AMAZING. Even the baby spinach greens it sat atop were probably the best greens I've ever tasted. The white truffle fettuccini was the other highlight, perfectly creamy and rich without being overpowering on the truffle side. I also enjoyed the raz-Putin martini. It's deceptively strong, hiding all traces of alcohol in a deliciously sweet drink. read more

See all

I dined at the Charleston for the first time last evening and I must say not only is the food delectable, but the ambiance is comforting, and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend trying some of Chef Cindy Wolf & Tony Foreman's incredible creations. Photos to follow! read more

See all

Took my girlfriend here for her birthday and it blew away my expectations. The menu had a unique coursing option of choose your own menu from a set list. There were different options on numbers of courses you could pick as well depending on your appetite. Each dish we tried was fantastic. Staff was attentive and helped us decide with the options as we looked through the choices. Perfect location for an upscale date or any occasion. read more

See all

Dining Experience Unmatched! 5 stars for sure. Greeted upon entering with \warm welcomes and sat immediately. We started with Gin Bombay Martinis instead of wine - 5 Stars For entrees, the two of chose a variety of dishes. The one dish we decided to get alike was the Rich Lobster Soup with Curry Oil. - 5 stars! Possibly the best lobster soup I've ever had in my entire life. We went on to try the following in order of favorite to least desired: Shrimp & Grits with Andouille Sausage and Tasso Ham - 5 stars Grilled Lamb Rack Chop with Baby Artichokes, Roasted Baby Carrots and Saffron Basmati Rice - 5 stars Pan-Roasted Wild Halibut - 5 stars Pan-Roasted Sea Scallop with Cauliflower Purée - 5 Stars Grilled Octopus - 4 stars Grilled Wild Red Snapper - 3 Stars The Grilled Red Snapper came in last for us because it was quite bland in comparison to the rest of the dishes. The server described the dish as a "New Orleans Style" snapper. It didn't come close to a New Orleans style dish at all. I'd pass on that one next time. For dessert we choice: Blackberry Sorbet & Tart Lemon Sorbet, Lemon Shortbread Cookie, Blackberries - 5 stars Chocolate Mousse Cake - 4 stars Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée, Fresh Raspberries - 2 stars The Crème Brûlée had very little filling and was hard as a rock, literally almost no custard. I sat that to the side and chose the sorbet instead. Excellent choice. Highly recommend Charleston's! read more

A truly amazing dining experience. Everyone who helped or served us has the best demeanor and the food was out of this world. We did the 3 course option and loved that each guest could get their own 3 meals (plus dessert!!!). I had soda but my two friends each had a cocktail and wine and raved about the drinks too. 10/10 would recommend and return for a special night out read more

See all

We came here for a birthday dinner last year and everything was so good!! The service was attentive and the staff was knowledgeable. One of the better course meal restaurants we tried that offered a variety of options and allowed us to choose our courses! Would definitely return! read more

See all

Extremely attentive service and a friendly non pretentious vibe in the heart of Baltimore. Food was fantastic. Chose the three course food tasting menu, it was hard to narrow down, it was the perfect amount of food with the added cheese course after. read more

See all

This has jumped to the top of my list of favorite restaurants in Baltimore! A coworker had recommended that I check it out at some point, and yesterday morning, my husband and I decided that we wanted to check it out that same night. We were able to make same day reservations for 5:30 pm (when they open)! Obviously, if you want to go on a weekend, you should probably plan a little bit ahead of time. We got there at 5:30 pm. They have free valet parking! Right away, it was 5 star service. We were quickly shown to our table in a nice cozy corner table. Our waitress came to greet us and asked us what kind of water we wanted, drinks, etc. She was very friendly and professional. Can't stress enough how 5 stars the service is. Like they are careful to shield the side closest to you with a napkin when pouring water or soup to make sure nothing splashes on you. We decided to do the 6 courses for our first time here (which, obviously is way too much food because we ate pretty much everything on the plates). I really liked this place because you can choose your own plates for each course, which was unique to us! We were brought an amuse Bouche, which was some kind of soup and a goat cheese pastry thing, that was so good. I decided on the lobster curry soup (apparently one of their most popular items), the grilled octopus, the rockfish, the duck, the lobster agnolotti, and the pan fried squab. Although the lobster agnolotti was a tad bit too al dente for me but the feeling was tasty. Everything was fantastic. The pan-fried squab was definitely my favorite, along with the duck and the lobster curry soup. Everything was cooked very well, it was all seasoned and super flavorful. Dessert is also included! We got to chose from another menu. I got the cranberry and apple cider sorbet with a lemon shortbread. I enjoyed the cranberry more then the apple cider, but both were still delicious. The lemon shortbread was fine, a tiny bit stale. My husband chose the creme brulee. It was a thinner layer on a wider dish with more surface area for a lot more sugar too! What I really like about this place is that the service was 100%. They knew exactly when we were done eating and came quickly to clean up our dishes. And the courses were spaced out very well. We never had to wait too long (aka not sit there and get too full in-between courses!). I really appreciate that. This will definitely be our anniversary/special occasions spot! I thought pricing wise, it was pretty good! For the amount of food and quality we got, VERY worth it. read more

See all

Went here for our 5th anniversary, very romantic in vibe, lighting, and noise level. Please note however that we were here on a week night. The menu functions as a tasting menu with or without wine pairing. We did 4 courses with the wine pairings. The dishes were all excellent and the wine pairings perfect. Besides the chosen courses, an amuse bouche, bread service, and dessert are included as well. My favorite dish was the truffle fettuccine, truly one of the best sauces I've ever had. The mushroom soup was also a favorite. The maple pecan ice cream and espresso torte were divine as well. The service is some of the best we've ever had. Our waters never were empty. Bread service was throughout dinner. Our empty wine glasses were removed the moment we finished them. We never felt rushed to move on to the next course or were brought the next before we had finished the last. All servers were incredibly kind, attentive, and knowledgeable regarding the wine, cheese, and dinner options. Valet and coat checking were smooth and complementary. Overall we had a great time, definitely recommend for a special occasion! read more