Charleston

Michael Maloney

a month ago

Hosted a group dinner and everything was impeccable. The greetings, communication, organization, support, ambience, service, presentation and of course the food! Top notch for Cindy Wolf on down. Couldn’t have been more pleased.

Veronica Elson

a year ago

This has been on my "want to visit" list for quite some time and it did not disappoint. Absolutely exquisite from start to finish. Food, drink, service, and atmosphere were all top notch. We sat in the lounge area by the window. There was a pleasant view of the harbor and whatever they treat the windows with make passing car lights unobtrusive. The place is softly lit. The staff is friendly and sharply dressed. Always present right when you need them. And now onto the food. My goodness, one of the best meals I've ever had. I went with 4 courses but you could do more. The food is proportioned in a way that you can easily have as much as you'd like from the menu. Every single item I had was amazing from the lobster soup, to the scallop, to the truffle pasta, to the beef tenderloin. Well seasoned, with a good balance of salt and fat. The seafood dishes were exquisite, none of that ocean taste but just the pure flavor of lobster or scallop with a delightful texture to match. The truffle pasta was amazing with tender mushrooms that made me briefly consider giving up meat. And the beef tenderloin was divine. I'm not a medium rare person but had it as it was recommended and I do not regret it at all. A crisp sear on the outside and tender on the inside. Usually the coolness of rarer meats turns me off but the heat of the sear held and every bite was the perfect temperature. Dessert was extraordinary too and I haven't even mentioned the drinks but I'm rambling now. If you can afford it just go and order whatever appeals to you. Very pleased and well worth the cost. I will try to go back seasonally to enjoy the menu changes.

Tone Wang

a year ago

Visiting Baltimore with families, Charleston is the restaurant you should visit during the vacation. It’s classic, romantic and intimate. The food tastes delicious and well cooked! Overall it’s a great experience. The service was exceptional and people so so professional and friendly!

Vic Snow

a month ago

Brought my wife here on 2/13 for a nice Valentines Day dinner, and to say that we were impressed was an understatement. Neither of us had experienced a fine dining restaurant like this (especially after a specifically poor experience at The Prime Rib). Everyone was so kind and attentive, the food was excellent, and overall it was so worth the money. I also appreciated seeing several visibly queer staff members working there, and the free valet (and pulling your car right up to the entrance) was so nice. I'm truly surprised that Charleston doesn't have a Michelin star yet. The dessert was one of the best things I've ever eaten. We'll definitely be back for future celebrations.

MATTHEW CROW

a month ago

Wonderful experience. Started with a tour of the restaurant. We sat at the bar. GREAT EXPERIENCE. Probably best service possible and also way more social-able at the bar! These people know their food and wine and service. We will be back. Oh, and try the Lobster Ravioli.

Eric Luper

9 months ago

Everything about our experience at Charleston was top-notch. The food was stellar and the service was exceptional. Our server was so knowledgeable about every little detail. Little complimentary surprises along the way made the night a real treat. We got the prix fixe menu with the wine pairings. Four dishes was a lot of food for us. We will definitely be back!

Perry Cocke

2 months ago

Superb food, Superb service, Superb experience. 9pm reservation for our first visit on our anniversary 2/12. Four courses ($129 each), no wine, had to skip cheese table to leave room for complimentary deserts. We shares everything. Lobster soup, and fried oysters; roasted squab risotto, and white truffle fettuccine; shrimp and grits, and halibut; venison, and lamb chop. Followed by cheesecake and napoleon. Every dish was wonderful. If I had to rank them, all I could say is the two third course dishes (halibut, and shrimp and grits) were not quite as wonderful for us as the others; the chocolate cheesecake (vegan and gluten free) was a little too dense. The service was smooth and timely; my water glass was never empty. We arrived early and were made comfortable in the lounge while we waited, and someone went out to my car to fetch my phone. We always felt welcome and comfortable. We are neither foodies nor fine diners but we know what we like, and we liked this a lot.

David Mayberg

8 months ago

I thoroughly enjoyed dining at this landmark restaurant, an experience that felt both special and memorable from the moment I arrived. While the restaurant and staff are undeniably refined and polished, the menu structure felt somewhat chaotic. Guests first choose the number of courses (3, 4, 5, or 6), then mix and match from several different categories leading to a flurry of dish explanations from the servers and a wide variety of course combinations across the table. It’s a playful and interactive approach, but I found myself missing the assurance that comes from a chef-curated tasting menu, where each dish represents the kitchen’s most refined work. The true standout, however, is the exceptional wine list and the staff’s enthusiasm in sharing their deep knowledge an experience that elevates the meal beyond the plate.

Jenny Nagel

Edited 3 months ago

We had an amazing experience with our dinner tonight. There were 5 of us and 2 had dined there before. Our waiter was Bryan. He was so knowledge and good about explaining the dishes. We ordered some of our favorite types of food and some new items. The selection made it hard to choose. Everyone was so friendly and the valet parking was wonderful. The sommelier was helpful, definitely ask questions, and make sure you get a wine you like. One person did the wine pairing with dinner and it was perfect! Save room for dessert. The espresso martinis are fabulous and so is the coffee. If you are in Baltimore, this is a fabulous dining experience!

Marilou Yap

5 months ago

Exceptional dining experience. The food has incredible balance, with flavors and textures that play perfectly with each other throughout each course. We celebrated our anniversary and were congratulated multiple times by the staff, which made the night feel personal and unforgettable. The complimentary amuse bouche and dessert were a lovely surprise. Service is polished yet warm. Complimentary valet was extremely convenient, and they somehow recognized us without a coat check ticket. Our car was waiting at the door the moment we stepped outside. Definitely one of Baltimore’s finest restaurants.