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    3.7 (75 reviews)
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    Mini Golf!
    Ally K.

    Had a fantastic dinner at Charly's! Our server, Brooke, was so sweet and very attentive. We absolutely loved the vibe of the restaurant! Gorgeous waterfront views without the noisy chaos of other similar spots. There's even an arcade inside and mini golf course outside - perfect date night spot! I had the Smokey Bear margarita and really loved it, well-balanced and great flavor from the mezcal! While we all loved everything we ate, the standouts were definitely the Crab Pretzel and Fig & Prosciutto Pizza! Portions were hefty and we felt that everything was fairly priced. Will definitely be back soon!

    Charly's Crush $12
    Mitasha P.

    My first time here was an okay experience. Our server, Carmyn, was excellent and very kind to us. FOOD: We ordered the half-and-half Maryland crab and cream of crab soup ($14). There was not even an ounce of lump crab meat in it. When I mentioned it to the server, she offered to have them add more, but the soup itself tasted more like tomato bisque than a crab soup, so we just sent it back. For an appetizer, we switched it up and got the seafood nachos ($23). They had lump crab, grilled shrimp, and cheese. It was topped with pickled onions which added great acidity to the dish. They were good, but they did not really taste like a cheese blend. It tasted more like just nacho cheese. I wanted the fig and prosciutto pizza ($22), but they were out of pizza altogether, so I went with the spicy rigatoni ($25). The burrata did offer a nice cheesy creaminess to the pasta. I did notice, however, that it was really missing some acidity. When I looked back at the menu, I noticed again, another missing ingredient....no sun-dried tomatoes this time. That was the second strike on the night. We also ordered the La Freida Cheeseburger ($17), and it was as good a cheeseburger as can be - nothing really stood out. They did not ask how I wanted it cooked, so it came out well done (I usually go for medium rare). Fries were extra ($2), which felt a little off for a burger plate. DRINKS: Diablo Crush ($12) - If you like jalapeño, this one is for you. The heat actually balanced quite nicely with the sweetness from the pineapple. Charley's Crush ($12) - I really enjoyed this one. It had blood orange, peach, and lemon soda. Very refreshing! The YardBird Crush ($10) - A pineapple crush with orange bitters. It was fine, but the fresh pineapple chunks were a nice touch. AMBIANCE: Charley's has both indoor and outdoor seating, and they are dog-friendly, which is always a plus. Outside, there is mini golf and a few other games for kids. It definitely seems like a great summer hangout spot. I did bring up the little mishaps to the manager on site, Corey, and he handled it well. He apologized, made things right, and welcomed us back. Honestly, the service stood out more than anything, and because of that, I would return and give them another shot.

    Teriyaki Salmon
    Becca H.

    I came here in a group of 6 on a Wednesday evening with a reservation. We were seated immediately, and outside as we requested. First thing I noticed was that the patio style chairs didn't have cushions on them, which I found odd and uncomfortable but I dealt with it. Then we see another group coming in, and the hostess brings along cushions for them. Apparently they have cushions but we weren't offered them and had to ask. Weird, but whatever. Ordered a Diablo crush which is basically a spicy pineapple drink. It was not as spicy as I like but it wasn't bad. Friend of mine ordered the chicken tenders and they tasted like literal pickles. So much so that even she, a pickle lover, did not enjoy them because who wants their chicken to taste like a pickle? Lol. Another one in our group got the shrimp tacos and the menu description didn't say anything about salsa verde, which she doesn't like. I feel like the menu should say what's on the tacos but hey, who am I? I got the teriyaki salmon which was essentially a piece of frozen, air fried salmon with store bought teriyaki sauce on top and undercooked "fried" rice. It looked pretty, but it was just ok. Our server is what really spoiled my evening, though. First of all, he was hardly around. When we asked for things he seemed annoyed or like we were inconveniencing him. At one point, I asked for a frozen drink and he said they "weren't making frozen drinks right now." Not sure why but fine, I got something else instead. Not even 10 minutes later, I see a different server come out with a frozen drink for another table. I hate to make it about this, but I will point out that I was the only person of color in our party. When our server came back, another member of our party asked for a frozen drink to test him and see what he would say. He was prepared to take her frozen drink order. I was flabbergasted honestly. Bad service, mediocre or even less than mediocre food, and overpriced (1 drink, 1 shot, and salmon was $55). The only positive thing about this place is the view. I will never be back.

    Salmon
    Mel L.

    Had seen pictures of this place so wanted to go try it out last Saturday night. The place definitely looks awesome and fun but that's where it ends. It was pretty dead for a Saturday night. We ordered drinks which were not great. My husband got a blood orange crush which was pretty bad and tasted like flavored water and I had a margarita which was better than his, but still bad in my opinion. We ordered food, he got a burger that (we were told in advance) is kind of just blah. I asked the server if the salmon was good and she said yes so I got teriyaki salmon but it didn't taste like teriyaki at all. Just a bland boring meal. Overall, the food and drinks kind of suck here but the place itself seems like a fun happy hour spot so I'm giving this 3 stars because it's average.

    Smitha M.

    This was my first time visiting the restaurant and I had a nice time! It was a pleasure to meet some staff of the eatery, including Lu, friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed a refreshing strawberry lemonade and Caesar salad after a gorgeous day of paddle boarding. The space is spacious, live music is chill, and their outdoor space has cornhole toss, accommodating to families with kids. I look forward to coming back in the near future to bring some girlfriends over and we try their drink menu!

    Steamed Shrimp
    Kyrell B.

    Sigh. I realllyyyy wanted to like this place. I saw a viral TikTok about Charly's so we jumped at the opportunity to go after my daughter's recital. It advertises arcade games, it's on the water and great food AND vibes. The vibes were definitely there. It felt as if we were beachside. So I give the ambiance a 9/10. However the service we received was not up to par and we had to send several non pictured items back to the kitchen. Additionally one of the children never received her meal until AFTER the check was received after several reminders. I was extremely disappointed. A lot of the food could have been better. I would come back again maybe for views but even the drinks were unsatisfactory. Out of the food that was kept, it was barely eaten and we did not take to go trays.

    Smokey bear
    Amber F.

    Went thanks to Yelp reviews! Drinks were good and I had a seafood coo that was definitely bigger than I thought it would be. Super tasty and not skimpy with the crab. The bartenders/servers were very helpful with suggestions and a very quick turnarounds.

    Salmon BLT (no avocado)
    Che C.

    I visited Charley's Sue Creek for a friend's birthday. The weather was nice, so we opted for outdoor seating. The restaurant was clean and clearly a local favorite, as it was bustling with activity. While I can't recall our server's name, he was fantastic--making great recommendations and staying attentive, even though it was a busy day. I ordered the salmon BLT wrap (without avocado) and sweet potato fries. For the table, we shared bang bang shrimp, calamari, and their famous green beans. Overall, the food was good, though I think I would've preferred my wrap as a sandwich. Still, it hit the spot. Great vibes, decent food, and a nice view made for an enjoyable experience.

    Outside
    Tianna F.

    Babe and I were taking a nice Sunday ride and found ourselves in Essex MD. We hit up Yelp, and this spot had great reviews so we decided to check them out. We came on a Sunday which was perfect because It was not crowded at all and the vibes were calm. The ambiance is cute and chill, with comfy seating inside and out. The building is basically a transformed garage with quirky touches. I liked how they gave us a cup of gold fish to snack on as we looked over the menu and made our decisions The food and service was 10/10. Things we tried: Street Corn ($12) Bang Bang Shrimp ($17) (6pcs) Cheeseburger ($17) Old Bay Crab Burger ($19) The street corn was good and different. It was covered in Cool Ranch Doritos chips, which I had never I had before and will definitely be getting It again. The Bang Bang shrimp was nice and crispy. The batter to shrimp ratio was very good. Last but not Least, the burgers were banging! Nice and juice and cooked right just to the temperature you like. They have two nicely lit patios and I can't wait to come back and check them out for the winter time.

    Poached lobster taco's
    Kevin S.

    Nice Sept day outside on their deck. Sports on the TV, a guy playing guitar. Nice vibe at the marina. Service was a little slow but very friendly. I had beer but my wife had a few cocktails that she liked. Lunch was a lobster roll and poached lobster taco's. We'd repeat.

    Danielle C.

    Where We Bout To Eat At This is @charlysbbc Essex, MD Dinner and drinks on the waterfront? Absolutely!!! Check out @charlysbbc if you like to dine and drink wine by the water! Because what's better than good food and good drinks with friends...doing it with a view!!! I'll definitely be back! #hosted #baltimorerestaurants #essexrestaurant #waterfrontdining #baltimorewaterfront #itsdgl #danigirlliving #boujiebudgetblogger

    Crab Pretzel
    Carlyn M.

    I absolutely loved the view. It was a nice day to sit outside and have some drinks and get something to eat. I ordered the jalapeño margarita. It was just a margarita with jalapeño slices floating around. I think it was missing something. I also ordered the crab fried rice and it was so bland that I also asked for some sauce to go in it. He gave me some teriyaki sauce. It did make it taste a little better. The fried rice just had succotash in it and some crab meat. If they could've seasoned differently or actually tasted like fried rice that would've been good. Lol! Alright, and next, I ordered the crab pretzel. It was good, but it could've had a lot more crab dip on it. It was just a smear and then cheese toasted on top of it. It was good, but like I said, it could've had a lot more crab dip on it and I would have been satisfied lol! Tyler was our waiter and he was awesome!

    Lobster Roll
    Sarah H.

    Nice vibey spot for drinks near the water! Service was a little slow and the food was hit or miss but they had great orange crushes and a large family friendly outdoor area with live music, which I love! We kicked off MDW here and had a nice time, the weather was perfect! The outdoor bar is large and there are plenty of seating options with tables, couches, Adirondacks and more. For food, we tried the lobster roll, bang bang shrimp, and the crab pretzel. The crab pretzel was huge and definitely our favorite! The bang bang shrimp were good and I loved the seaweed salad on top, but the portion was pretty small for $18... The lobster roll was apparently voted Best in Baltimore but was not good at all in our opinion. The lobster was tough and rubbery/overcooked and it was nothing compared to quality lobster rolls you can find elsewhere in the Northeast. Would probably stick to bar food classics here, but the potential is there for this to be an amazing waterfront bar! Just need to work out some of the service kinks, but would definitely come back at least for some drinks and live music in good weather.

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    Wow! First time here, definitely not my last. Came here on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, sat…read moreoutside on the deck, and listened to the live band. I'm surprised by how large this restaurant is both inside and outside. There are lots of choices on the menu. My friend got a burger and said it was delicious. She's been here many times before. I got a bowl of Maryland crab soup, and it was really good and filling. I also got the Bay Bridge Wrap, which was big and heavy, and I took half of it home. The Bay Bridge Wrap had a huge crab cake and shrimp salad with lettuce and tomato, and it was so good and extremely filling. I opted to get it with fries instead of chips. Highly recommend. I was having trouble finishing even just the first half. It will make a really good lunch tomorrow! So many things to try there. I'm looking forward to going back. Bella, our server, was fantastic and kept checking in with us. She was quick to refill our water whenever we needed it. Highly recommend and looking forward to coming back soon.

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    This has always been my favorite place to go for crabs, and it was the one thing I wanted for my…read morebirthday. Unfortunately, I left wishing I had stayed home. After being seated, we waited quite a while before anyone came to our table. It was very loud in the restaurant. Thankfully, Marie eventually helped us, and she was very personable, attentive, and kind throughout the meal. We specifically came for jumbo crabs, so I was disappointed when we were told they only had mediums available. Marie assured us they had been very good despite the size, so we ordered a dozen. After another wait, she returned to tell us they only had smalls left. The crabs we received were tiny -- barely legal size, if even -- and almost completely empty. There was practically no meat in them at all. The manager came over, took seven of the crabs I had already opened back to the kitchen without explaining what she was doing or appoligizing, and later brought out seven replacement crabs that were still very small, though slightly better. What made the experience even worse was being charged $65 for crabs that honestly felt worth a fraction of that price. The quality was unacceptable, and the manager handled the situation poorly with no communication at all. Marie was the only bright spot in the entire experience. Sadly, after this experience, we will not be returning anytime soon.

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    Brewers is right on the water and one our favorite places to sit is outside at the tables by their…read moretiki bar.. the setting sun as you eat their yummy crab cakes.. reasonably priced and friendly staff, they have a huge regular following.. We have tried their raw oysters a couple times but they are a little gritty and Shelly.. hoping eventually they will get it right

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    Outdoor stage and sandy area with chairs
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    We tried Two Guys for the first time in many years. Wow! Were we surprised to see all of the…read moreamazing changes here. The entire place has been updated and expanded and there is still more work in progress. We arrived around five on a very busy St. Patrick's for dinner. We were meeting very good friends and were excited to spend some time together. The decor was so fun and the place was hopping. Even though all of the staff seemed to be extremely busy, we were allowed to wait for a table that would seat us comfortably while being a bit out of the way of the hubbub. The redone U-shaped bar area is very large with plenty of seating at the bar and around it. There are multiple long, high top tables too. The other side of the restaurant is filled with booths and tables with plenty of room to accommodate any size party. I saw tables that fit at least 10 people there. There is also an outdoor area that is under construction, but looks like it will be a very nice addition to the bar. Now on to the food and the drinks. They had so many specials for St. Patrick's Day and a large variety of them too rather than just the typical corned beef and cabbage or Ruben's. They had lots of other Irish delicacies like shepherds pie, and bangers and mash. They had all kinds of drink specials, including green margaritas, Guinness, and lots of other fancy drinks to choose from. They have plenty of beers on top and basically a full bar where you can get anything to wet your whistle. I had a two guys burger, which was basically a bacon cheeseburger, and it was cooked to perfection (not to mention it was probably close to a half pound of ground beef on that burger) along with some fries and a salad. My friend had a Reuben, which she thought was very good. My husband who loves hot turkey sandwiches ended up getting one of those and a side salad too. It was made with fresh turkey and we all know how that kicks it up a notch. Other friend got the meatloaf, which was good, but there was cheese on top and he wasn't a big fan of that. They have daily specials with lots to choose from. We had the $1 wings and were delighted with the many choices of sauces. There were so many customers coming in constantly for their carry out, too. Everything was fresh. The prices were great. Everything was very tasty and the atmosphere was fun without being too noisy. We can't wait to go back and try it again soon.

    I'm never disappointed by the food at Two Guys. Their fried flounder is the best fish in Baltimore…read more They make a seafood wrap with crab cake and bang bang shrimp that is to die for. And their fries and slaw are great. My hubby likes their chicken tenders, and liver and onions. Go there; you'll find something that will become a favorite for you. It's a homey, no frills place with good service and realistic pricing. Wish I lived closer to it.

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