Random but I came here on a random Hinge Date. Pro's: -There are plenty of ways to exit, through the hotel and or side door (just in case your date isnt going well) - The aesthetics are nice, small yet very intimate, the interior decorating was nice - service was lovely, everyone was super friendly whether they were your server or not - Food wasnt bad either! Con's: None, I will definitely be back read more

Dear Charles - Salad Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I went to meet up with a friend for lunch here and due to its proximity to the university, street parking is quite hard but I did get a free street parking spot! The atmosphere of the restaurant is elegant and nice. The service was good! She was very helpful. The food itself was decent, the Brussel sprouts were my favorite thing I got and the Mac n cheese could use some more cheese but we asked for buffalo sauce which brightened up the dish a lot! read more

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Tried various small plates but honestly wasn't impressed. The calamari and Brussels were my favorite - only feedback is wishing the peppers were more flavorful on the calamari! The mac and cheese wasn't as seasoned or flavorful with the cheese overpowering the dish. The tacos were good in flavor but the tortillas felt dry. Hoping to try the main entrees next time! read more

Dear Charles - Calamari (top), shrimp tacos (left), Mac and cheese (right) and Brussels sprouts (bottom) - Salad Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Food was great, first time here on the fly half the reason is because my last name is the same read more

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Was able to come to the Yelp event held here and had an amazing time. Anna was our host and Kayla was our cohost, both did a phenomenal job planning and organizing the event. Daniel the GM and Fatima are the 2 I remembered most and made this experience good with the customer service they provided. I tasted the following: Calamari: 9/10 really enjoyed, would order again Falafel: 8/10 surprisingly good Short rib sliders: 10/10 get this!! Brussels sprouts no bacon: 7/10 Fish and chips: 7/10 battered beautifully but wish it had more seasoning. Orzo puttanesca: 8/10 first time trying and I actually liked it Cherry old fashioned: 10/10 unique and not too sweet Ghost plane: 10/10 I love it Items regular seem a little pricy so might be best for an happy hour ordeal. read more

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Dear Charles (DC) was a surprise find for me. DC is nestled with what looks to be a residential building for John's Hopkins University. Upon entering the aesthetically impressive sleek building, you walk towards the back and down the stairs into the restaurant (DC). The layout is pleasing to the eye, with massive windows illuminating the main dining room/ bar. There is also an alcove underneath the stairs used to enter the dining area. This area looks to give a more intimate dining experience feel. The service did not disappoint either. Out server was highly attentive and seemingly anticipated our requests prior to asking. VERY IMPRESSIVE! My dining donation & I decided to have a 'tasting' dining experience. We had an assortment of DC's offerings. We tried the following: 1. We started with the Fried Calamari which was nice, light, crispy and thankfully, not chewy. They were accompanied with a pepperoncini aioli, cherry peppers, & grilled lemon. All worked well w/ the squid rings/ tentacles. 2. We also decided to try the Farm Lettuce Salad with Mesclun greens, cranberries, almonds, goat cheese, citrus vinaigrette. This salad served as a refreshing palate cleanser... and ANYTHING w/ goat cheese is a win in my book.TRIPLE WORD SCORE!!! 3. Next, we shared the 'House Made Falafel' which, turns out, was my absolute FAVORITE tasting!!! I love falafels but 90% of the time, they are hard, flavorless and dried out (WHY DO THEY DO THAT?!? Sheesh!!!) Well, DC's falafel was fresh, light, airy, filling and flavorful. They were served with a Tangy yogurt sauce that complimented the falafels, nicely. TRIPLE WORD SCORE!!! On to the dishes for the main course. We chose the following (shared) and I'm glad we did - very filling. We chose the following: 1. Short Rib Sliders. These mini sandwiches came with mozzarello, pickled chilies, garlic aioli, served on a brioche bun. 2. The Fish & Chips were Hand-battered cod, served with tartar sauce, malt vinegar, charred lemon. These were quite meaty and substantial bites. As with the previous dish, with just a seasoning of salt in the batter or sprinkled on the finished product, would have taken this dish OVER THE TOP!! The fries were perfectly cooked and, as always, the perfect compliment to fried fish. 3. Orzo Puttanesca. This was a fantastic summer like dish. Light, full of flavor and mushrooms make EVERYTHING better. The trumpet mushrooms were the 'star' of this dish. It also came with chicken, tomato, olive, red onion, capers, & arugula. Thanks to this trumpet mushrooms- TRIPLE WORD SCORE!!! Overall, Dear Charles was a fun unexpected experience and look forward to returning - especially for the falafels. YUMMMM! read more

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Dear Charles, The conveniently located restaurant is on the lower level of The Study at John Hopkins. Check out Dear Charles for breakfast, Brunch, lunch, dinner, or a late-night bite; you won't be disappointed. Dear Charles, for us, the threat was for a quick light bite when we checked in before our 6:30 p.m. concert at the BMA and brunch after we checked out the next day. Kai, our server on both occasions, was friendly and remembered us. Dear Charles, It is a quaint and affordable venue. read more

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a beautiful restaurant near JHU! Our server was fast and friendly. The fried cauliflower was good! The shrimp tavos were small but very delicious. The burger was a 3/5, nothing to write home about. The salmon was good, just overpriced for the extremely small portion. read more

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Found this place on Yelp and it looked great. Went in early for our reservation and they sat us right away...they were very friendly and warm. We wanted the bar area. Our server Brin greeted us...took our drink orders then left us enjoy those without pressing us to order. We ordered from the Small plate and shared. We forgot to take a picture of the crab cake. Overall experiencet...ambiance...service was fantastic! read more

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This is a lovely spot. Quiet, great customer service and staff. The food was delicious! I recommend the Brussel Sprouts, calamari, and short rib! The drinks were perfectly blended- I recommend the Manhattan. The prices are reasonable! read more

Food was subpar. Ordered the grilled duck wings, we were mortified when they came out from the look of them. They were tough, chewy and bland. Be that as it may the drinks and fries were great! Would go back for HH drinks. read more

Dear Charles - Grilled duck wings - Salad Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Wonderful selection and great small bites as well as entrees. Good place to do some work on off hours at the bar area.

2 stars for the amazing customer service I received from the server who was assigned our table...for the short time I was sitting at a table with a group. Let me explain further... On Thursday, 1/9, I visited Dear Charles to have dinner with a Meetup group. I was able to identify within the first 30-45 mins I would not be able to have dinner with the group as they had a ton of antisocial tendencies that turned me off immediately. But, as I said, the waitress was great. Very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu and specials. I'd ordered a coffee at the table, but hadn't ordered anything else. Things went downhill after I told the server I planned to move to the bar. I figured my coffee could easily be moved there, but when I got to the bar and explained the situation to the bartender, it...was odd. The bartender disappeared off to speak to the server, then was gone a while. When she returned, she asked if the server had taken my order...uh, no. Why would a server take my order at the bar??? Anyway, the bartender handed me a menu and I attempted to order the steak, but Dear Charles was out of the one thing I wanted, the one thing that could have redeemed the night. AND despite this establishment not having a major menu item I really wanted, the bartender still charged me $4 for coffee. That chapped me so much, I won't be going back. I mean, comp the coffee, jeez. read more

Had a date with the wife at the Baltimore Art Museum and picked Dear Charles based off its location and decent reviews. We arrived around mid-day and the place was rather empty but the sidewalks were still stacked with snow so we didn't pay it any mind. They looked to be a little understaffed as the wait to be seated was longer than expected. They sat us near the window so it was quite cold for the duration of our brunch. We ordered the Short Rib Hash and the Bree Grilled Cheese, we like to split our dishes so I was able to try both plates. The food arrived hot shortly after ordering. However, We were left underwhelmed by the flavors, or lack of. The hash had no seasoning with the exception of the little bits of kimchi that were in it. The Grilled Cheese was not the sweet and savory combo that was expected but a rather bland combo of cheese and random bits of fig jelly spread throughout. Sadly the fries were the only thing on the table with seasoning. We will give it another try with hopes that it was a one off because of the weather but we were unimpressed. Pro-tip, if you're cold go stand in the restroom for a few minutes to thaw out. read more

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If you are looking for nice, chill neighborhood restaurant that is quaint and charming, then Dear Charles is your placed. Housed in the Charles Village neighborhood by Hopkins University, Dear Charles evokes a sense of history and belonging and serves as a fixture where the community can come together to share conversations, celebrate with friends, or relax alone. It is also influenced by the regional bounty of the Mid-Atlantic and the vibrance of an established village tavern, patrons will find elevated yet familiar menu items, complemented by a beverage program that focuses on cleverly reimagined classics. I stopped in for lunch on a Saturday with a work colleague, this particular day it was pretty quiet, so we were quickly seated upon arrival. The menu looked pretty inviting so we pretty much tried a plethora of dishes. For starters, we did the soup of the day which was a very delicious butternut squash with pesto. That soup was pretty much heaven in a bowl on a cold day. We also tried the crispy brussels sprouts and mussels. Both dishes were very flavorful, I loved that the mussels came with fries. Their fries are very good. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. For lunch I did the, Charles burger with the smoked bacon jam, hmm hmmm hmmm. So good. My friend got the T&M sandwich, their spin on a classic tomato and mozzarella sandwich. She said it was pretty good. They have a really good cocktail list to even include non alcoholic drinks for the folks that are not drinking alcohol. I tried the coconut sour which was really good, would totally get it again. I absolutely loved Dear Charles, and feel they are such a wonderful addition to the Charles Village area. It is really nice for a date night, meeting up with a group of friends for drinks and the décor is nice, sleek and modern. Will definitely return for brunch or just to try other entrees' SYOY read more

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We popped in to try Dear Charles for a late brunch on a Saturday. The inside of the restaurant has all of the charm that I love about Baltimore neighborhood restaurants. Based on pictures on Yelp, I ordered the brioche French toast and was not disappointed. It's served with pastry cream & fresh berries, and I thought it had just the right amount of sweetness so you can add maple syrup without it being cloyingly sweet. My partner ordered the Charles Burger, which is served with bacon jam, gruyère cheese, lettuce, pickles and the most pillowy soft bread. The beef definitely could have used a touch of salt and be made to fit the size of the bread better. Otherwise it's a pretty good burger. read more

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The servier was slow and not very attentive and only had a coule of tables! The soup was ok but the foccacia bread came out 20 mins after the soup and it was charred and not tasty from the grill. The shortrib was cold and swimming in loose gravy. The seared chicken was overcooked the entree was swimming in the worst pan gravy tasted spoiled and there was not manager present read more

To host colleagues across the East Coast, we selected this spot the evening before our big conference. We were given the best server: Fatima. She provided prompt friendly and very attentive service. Our table settings were beautiful, the appetizers and wine were top notch, and the limited menu entrees we were given were delicious. Even with the one server coming over and turning off our lights, we had a great time. Definitely looking forward to hosting here again and hope our server is as incredible as this year's. read more

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Went in on a Saturday morning and was seated instantly. The service was friendly and attentive. My date had the omelet with home fries and really enjoyed it. I ordered the Brie Grilled Cheese--it was good, a bit greasy, and had just a few too many onions for my personal taste. We were in a bit of a rush, and the server was incredibly accommodating. I'd definitely eat here again. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed this intimate dinner at Dear Charles. From the moment I arrived I knew I was in store for something elegant and delicious and fun. We all were given a choice of having a sparkling rosé or non-alcoholic drink. Our names were on a placard, which instructed us where to sit. Smooth music flowed from a saxophone player, which really set the mood for the dinner The atmosphere was quiet at first with minimal conversation, but once the food started to roll out and in between bites of tender falafel and crispy fried, calamari the conversation sprung up and people began to talk about their day and how much they were enjoying the food the highlights of the meal for me was certainly The fish and chips served with a delicious tartar sauce, Malta vinegar and ketchup did I mention this meal was served family style. We had the option of ordering a drink from the menu during the happy hour. I chose a Manhattan, which was the perfect cherry on top of this evening as we left we were given a bento box Anna in the waiting staff at Dear Charles provided us with a lovely workday evening. read more

What a great little hideout in a lovely city hotel! The ambiance was warm and inviting, the server was friendly, funny, and attentive. There were some very unique menu and drink items and what we each ordered was colorful, well presented, and very fresh. The music was a great mix of cool jazz and mellow mixes! Oh-we'll be back!! read more

What was supposed to be a quick drink at the bar turned into a delightful evening of food & drink at Dear Charles! The space is very tasteful, balancing an elegant and modern look while still feeling cozy and inviting. The staff are very friendly and attentive --Stefan was our bartender and did a great job taking care of us throughout the night. We ordered the fried calamari, French fries, tuna tartare and oysters for bites. The fried calamari was absolutely delicious and the star of the night. Super fresh, hot and crispy, and the fried peppers were a nice touch. The fries came right off the fryer and were delicious, perfectly salted. The oysters were huge (almost too much so) and had a nice array of toppings to add to your own taste. The tuna tartare was probably my least favorite of the night. The tuna itself was excellent, very fresh, but the dish seemed to be missing something and just fell flat to me. Our drinks included the Blue Jay, the Village Tavern martini, and a gin & tonic from the menu. The cocktails were so tasty! The gin and tonic was boozy and sweet, in the best way. Blue Jay was like a Moscow mule with a hint of sweetness, not overwhelming. The martini was perfection! I'm not usually a martini girl but this drink converted me. Chilled glass, not too sweet, touch of citrus, and boozy but easy to drink. That is danger in a glass, and I will take two more please!! The cherry on top is that the bathrooms here are incredibly clean and private. Really makes the whole experience feel luxe. There is street parking along North Charles or St Paul, so it's easy to stop in! Highly recommend Dear Charles for a great happy hour or dinner with family and friends. I look forward to stopping in again to try more, maybe the breakfast menu next time! read more

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We had our son's Rehearsal Dinner at Dear Charles over the weekend and it was fabulous! The food, the space, the service, the bar were all so good. Especially the servers who seamlessly provided drinks, appetizers, dinner, and dessert. Highly recommend! read more

We had a late brunch here and the staff was very accommodating and friendly. And the food was yummy.. They have a happy hour! Also!

I had lunch here and the food was amazingly salty. Although the service and environment were great, I am afraid that I won't eat here again.

Very nice and elegant atmosphere. This a great place for a date night, or even a quick bite around the Maryland area. The service was impeccable and professional and the food was tasty! read more

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The appetizers were AMAZING. Brussel sprouts roasted with a balsamic glaze, 10/10. Calamari was crispy, the jalapeños very spicy (I'm told by others I dined with; I'm not one for jalapeños). We ended up getting a second order of the cheeseboard it was so good: fig preserves, blue cheese, sharp cheddar, honeycomb, almonds, and crisp French bread. I gave 4 stars only because my turkey sandwich was kind of dry and the fries were a little bland. I will ABSOLUTELY be back, and I highly recommend this place! We had great service. Tall ceilings and a narrow dining room gives it a sense of both openness and intimacy. The peach cobbler was a table favorite. The mousse was delicious! read more

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Great service. Solid menu. Great addition to the neighborhood. Server was excellent.

Depends on what u are looking for. Def not the bar/lounge scene. Looking for dinner in a quite spot, then u good

Wow! Off the menu recommendation was amazing: rack of lamb no less -- very sophisticated -- I am was not expecting that! Back home we expect this from Houston's, Morton's and Ruth's Chris read more

This is the loudest restaurant I've ever been to. There was a large crowd at the bar and the noise in the restaurant was terrible and very uncomfortable. There was no way to enjoy the meal. read more

I had dinner at Dear Charles, a new restaurant. Enjoyed their perfectly cooked gnocchi with short ribs and mashed potatoes, and brussels sprouts among the best I've had, not burnt like some and well adorned with fresh Parmesan! The short rib was also cooked nicely and melted in your mouth. The restaurant itself has a great atmosphere, romantic for a date night or elegant for a group of friends. High ceilings and wood finishing throughout. The staff was friendly and took a great picture when we asked. Our server brought a large glass bottle to the table to pour refills of water so we could refill ourselves on a hot day, The only slight delay we encountered in getting our check at the end. However, we were relaxed and talking and didn't mind. It wasn't a major issue and didn't detract from our overall experience. If you're looking for a restaurant with delicious, expertly prepared food in a beautiful restaurant, I highly recommend Dear Charles! read more

Came in for a drink with my friend at the bar and had a great time. Food is super fresh, and I loved the brussels sprouts especially. The bartender Alexis was really friendly, and the servers were great as well (Rachel, Valerie, Hope). Hoping to come back to order some entrees soon !! read more

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Everything was good. Food and drinks. Relaxing spot. I sat at the bar. The bartender was great. The food was good. I would definitely come back! read more

We enjoyed a lovely quiet family meal this evening at Dear Charles. We found the service to be friendly and prompt ( shout out to Alexis) and the food to be delicious. We enjoyed the MD crab soup & calamari for appetizers and Cesar Salad, rice bowl w chicken, & pasta w bolognese sauce. We were very happy with our meals and will be back. read more

Service is very slow. I'd at least give this place another 3-4months to figure it out. Food takes over 45 minutes to an hour to arrive. Haven't seen my server in over 30 minutes either. Just not impressed overall especially with the prices. read more

Great new place in Baltimore. Interior is new/modern/clean, finally something beautiful in Baltimore. Food was delicious! Tuna tartar, calamari, burger, clams pasta everything was on point! Mescal drink was so good, I ordered another one! Thank you!! read more

Good ambiance and service but dinner dishes were inconsistent quality - some really good and some mediocre.

Excellent dinner: The bucatini with ragu was *exquisite*, (it's hard to get the sauce right, but this one was everything that a great ragu should be) and the service prompt and discreet (so grateful when they don't hover). I will certainly come back, and bring my friends. read more