Charleston in Baltimore - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

The food and service are excellent here. This is a fine dining establishment, so expect a quiet, more reserved dining experience.

My partner and I dined at Charleston for our anniversary. Jocelyn was our server and she was absolutely wonderful. She took time to paint a picture of every dish and explain the menu in depth. The entire staff took such great care of us and made it a night we will remember forever. A truly impressive dining experience.

Amazing food, service. Staff is very friendly.

My first visit here. This restaurant is top of its class in every way. I was a bit underdressed but of course no one said a word. This is a restaurant for fine dining and upscale dress. Business attire or better. They are certainly worth it

Celebrated my 60th birthday at the Charleston! Everything was superb! I highly recommend adding the wine pairing with the meal. I will return!

The glowing reviews about this restaurant don't do it justice. My husband and I celebrated our 10th anniversary here and wanted to go big! The pricing may cause sticker shock for some, but the entire experience was worth every penny. Some reviews complain about the small portions for the price, but I don't know what those people usually eat! I’m a bigger guy, and I left beyond satisfied. We did the 5-course meal with wine pairings, and by the third course (the best octopus I've ever had), I was already feeling full. Everything we tasted exceeded our high expectations. The service and ambiance are next level. We were given the best table in the restaurant and received exceptional attention. Multiple staff members wished us a happy anniversary, which was a great touch. I could write an essay about the rest, but I'll keep it simple: Just go! The restaurant also handled an unusual situation with class. A friend of ours called while we were eating and paid our bill without us knowing. At the end of our meal, we were informed that our friend had taken care of it. The way they handled it was so smooth and caring, truly making the night even more special.

Really really enjoyed my dinner! We did the sex course and I thought it was really cool. You could order whatever you wanted.

Amazing dinner & wine pairings. Definitely pricey, but worth it! A very elevated dining experience. Only critique is the cheese & bread after dinner. It was offered to us (I guess we should have asked the price) & we had maybe 6 pieces of baguette and small pieces of 3 types of cheese - $30 for the small plate.

Best restaurant in Baltimore, NO QUESTION! Have dined here several times for special occasions but this visit was just for a soft shell at the bar. The food and service here are a on a whole different level.

This restaurant was an absolute delight to dine at. In a city that really doesn’t have a very good culinary scene this restaurant tops the list and dare I say sets a standard that should be strived for. I can see why they won a James Beard award and have zero clue why this isn’t at least a 1 star or recommended Michelin Restaurant? The menu is so well thought out, the ingredients are fresh. Every dish has the care and prep to it that it deserves. The colors of the food and flavors are vibrant and the staff is in sync like a well conducted orchestra. The views inside are beautiful. Every room has a different theme. Whether you want a comfy couch or a view into the kitchen it is available. I will definitely be back.

Got the lobster soup, shrimp and grits, halibut, beef tenderloin, fried oysters, and finally finished it off with espresso and cheesecake. Would probably not order the oysters again, if I had to let go of one dish. Everything else was top notch. My friend got the chocolate espresso cake and it was better than the cheesecake. They also loved the duck leg and sweetbread. One person also mentioned they loved the octopus. Wine pairings for everyone at the table seemed to work well for the most part. Definitely a suit or sport jacket kind of place.

If you're looking for fine dining, five or six course meals, and a beautiful location off the harbor, then this is the place. What an amazing experience. From the time you arrive, you're treated like royalty. I can't begin to explain the whole menu, but you have many selections like duck, Halibut, lobster soup, lobster ravioli, shrimp and grits, tender sirloin, lamb, fried oysters, etc than you come to the right place. Great selection of wine. The whole Staff is very familiar with the menu. It's just a well-oiled machine that makes your experience special.

We had an absolutely amazing experience at The Charleston to celebrate a couple of birthdays. Everything was as close to perfect as I believe one could get. Food was delicious. Service is impeccable. Amphsohere is enchanting. Everything is what fine dining should be. We cannot rave enough about our experiences and so look forward to our return.

Went here for my 3 year wedding Anniversary with my husband and the food and atmosphere were amazing. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable about the courses. The food was superb and delicious. Would definitely recommend 10/10

If all the Fund Dining Restaurants I’ve been too, this is my Absolute Favorite!! From being immediately greeted and feeling taken care of from the time u step into their establishment, and throughout the entire dinner was absolutely top tier , superb and an amazing experience. The attention to detail is out of this world. I will be back .

A must-see-visit in Baltimore. Outstanding food and service. Best in class.

Wow! How does this place not have a Michelin star?? Impeccable food, every bite amazing and consistent across each dish and every course. Service was impeccable and attentive. Extensive wine list and pairing options. I went to bed afterwards dreaming about every delicious moment!

Wonderful ambiance and even more wonderful food.

Outstanding service and always excellent food - we love the freedom of exploring the menu and the great seasonal combinations.

Service and food were spectacular.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the world! I’ve been dining at Charleston for 12 years. Every time I’m in the Baltimore area I make a point to book a reservation so I can once again experience the amazing lobster soup and other delicious dishes that Chef Cindy Wolf conjures up! The experience and quality of dishes are top tier (as good or better than the Michelin restaurants I’ve experienced) and the meal represents a very good value.

Went for work dinner. Our whole party had the same, chef- curated menu. It was amazing.

A wonderful meal experience. Everything was excellent especially the service.

Definitely old-school bougie (white table cloths, sommelier with a 50+ page wine list, cheese cart, and 4-6 course tasting menus), but don't get me wrong, I won't turn my nose up at a fancy fine-dining experience. Especially since you often get to taste flavors and try fare that you wouldn't normally be able to find at just any establishment. And for the most part, Charleston didn't disappoint. The scallop course was cooked to perfection, the breaded oysters were amazing - fried on the outside and creamy on the inside - it is RARE to get oysters that perfectly fried. My favorite dish was probably the duck. I am a fan of duck in all its forms... greasy over rice, fried and slathered in a bbq sauce... but this was on the scale of a dish I had in DC, where the duck was so tender it was like eating a seared, well-rested steak. Honest, perfection. I was a little disappointed in the white truffle fettuccini and their desserts. They had no wow factor like the rest of the meal and the pasta dish didn't even have real truffles. At over $200 per person for 5 courses, I would have expected a few shavings on the miniscule portion. But, 6 out of 8 of our party loved that dish, so maybe I am being too picky :) The restaurant itself is intimate and upscale, but still approachable. Most guests were dressed up, so it is definitely FANCY, but there is no specific dress code, or at least not one that is enforced from what I could tell. Our party of 8 was seated back in what I am going to call the wine room, where we were surrounded by dimly lit shelves of wine - it was old world and romantic and we had a delightful time. Their wine list is overwhelming - I am not kidding when I said it was over 50 pages! I asked for a Brunello and the Sommelier told me to turn to page 57... 57!!!! So, if you don't know what you are looking for or what might pair well with your upcoming courses, I would suggest asking for a recommendation. I also think our party-size was a little overwhelming for the staff. I am not sure they are used to serving that many people at once. There were times that the food didn't come out all at once, which is awkward for the pacing when you are eating a coursed meal, and one dessert came out a full 5 minutes after the rest of the table's. I know this is nit-picky, but it's an expensive meal at one of the premier restaurants in Baltimore, I would have just thought it would have been a little better coordinated. But, like I said, we had a big group. A smaller group may not have the same experience. Despite that though, the waiters and staff were friendly and helpful, explaining the dishes and the wine-pairings that came with them. <3 All-in-all, I would recommend. It was a fun experience, very enjoyable meal, made all the better with a group of friends <3

Always amazing, no matter what you order, it is going to be amazing. Our favorite restaurant in Baltimore!

This restaurant does not need my review or anybody else’s because it has already established its great reputation. This was my fourth time visiting Charleston and for sure it won’t be the last. Unquestionably in my mind, and in the mind of the other three guests in my table, this is the best restaurant we have ever patronized, and we all have eaten at many around the globe. It’s not only the quality, variety, preparation and presentation of the food, the great service and the amazing atmosphere but how nicely and comfortable the establishment makes their guests feel. The gastronomic experience is like participating in a pleasant and relaxing symphony of tastes, smells, colors and textures that exult all the senses. Perfection is noted throughout the experience from the moment one hands the car keys for the complimentary valet parking until one gets them back. The most difficult part is choosing the dishes and drinks from extensive options guided by an expert sommelier and well trained servers. Once that is done, everything starts working smoothly with perfect timing and compulsive attention to every detail. Not to be missed!

Great place, formidable service, the food is very good

Was highly recommended by co-workers who went. It is very beautiful inside and the service is A+. I very much enjoyed how the menu set up worked. The food overall was very enjoyable with the variety and you can choose if you want lighter plates or heavier plates if you're a big eater. I left very satisfied and it was worth the money/experience.

Had a wonderful 4 course meal plus dessert. Excellently run service. Everything was delicious. Cant wait to go back for another round.

Incredible. Our first visit here, and it was more than simply going out to eat, it’s an experience. 1st class attentive service with explanations of every dish. We were greeted by Cindy Wolf (and a bit star struck!) as we were led to our table, and got to watch her run the open kitchen. The food itself was exquisitely cooked, some of the best I’ve ever had. It’s expensive yes, but easily worth it. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to return!

There's no way to explain the level of care, food, and experience the Charleston gives you. You just need to experience it for yourself. It's well worth the effort.

The food, ambiance and service were all stellar. We really couldn't have asked for a better night out at a restaurant. Each dish and wine pairing was explained thoroughly as well as any other questions that we had. The star of the show for me was the foie gras.

It's hard to add to the reviews both here on Tripadvisor and on other sites. This is an absolutely superb restaurant, equivalent to many of the best in the country. Staff, food, and ambiance are all outstanding. Their menu differentiates Charleston from most other fine restaurants. One orders by number of courses you want (plus desert) from a list of 20+ offerings, from soups and salads to entrees. All dishes are sized between 'small plates' and normal portions, giving lots of opportunities to try different things without overdoing it. A great approach.

I liked the personal attention and the entire staff made us feel so important the moment we stepped in! The food was good, no condiments. I thought this would be a good time to let the cooks shine, well, needed some seasoning. Over all, GREAT PLACE! Don't be shy, ask for salt and pepper.

May be one of the BEST restaurants I have ever experienced.. Have to much to write that would not all fit here!!! Truly a bucket list add and return visits planned.

Servers enhanced the experienced. They were extremely well trained, often several attending our table of 5. They explained the wines and food selections as they were presented by other wait staff. For a 6 course meal, plan to arrive at opening and stay until closing.

Great place! Went there for my girlfriend's birthday celebration and tried the 4-course menu with wine pairing. It is very expensive but it is worth every penny. The service and ambiance were wonderful and the food was simply superb! Neither my girlfriend nor I is a wine person but we enjoyed every glass paired with the courses.

Fourth time. Always amazing food. Service is amazing. We were here for a wedding reception. It was exceptional.

The dinner was nothing short of perfection. From the minute we arrived until we finished, the entire experience was exceptional. The bartender prepared perfect drinks. The wine list is one of the most complete anywhere in the US and we enjoyed a fine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir both from California. The food was spectacular and delicious particularly the roast lamb; the maple pecan ice cream; the foie gras and the coconut shrimp. Service was professional throughout the meal. Charleston continues to be the best restaurant in Maryland! I highly recommend to anyone in the Baltimore area and will most certainly return.

A beautiful restaurant that offers amazing service and unbelievably delicious food. Portion sizes were just right for us, too. We will definitely be going to Charleston again! ❤️

A truly exceptional experience, though the price is as high as the quality. Fantastic food -- tasty, creative/unique, and visually stunning -- with five-star service. Highly recommend the fried oysters, and the lobster curry soup is to die for. Enjoyed everything, but those two stood out as truly special.

One of the best restaurant in Baltimore, food is delicious, service is amazing. The menu varies based on the seasons and ingredients available. The way it works, they have 5,6, or 7 courses + dessert menu for a fix price (there is an option to match the dishes with wine it is a bit more expensive) the plates are small but so flavorful, fresh and well presented. The menu is very diverse there are vegetarian options, fish, meat, lamb, pasta, etc. Is it expensive? Yes, compare to the places surrounding. But is totally worth it for a celebration date, birthday, anniversaries there are very few place in Bmore like this, if any.

High-end food, the owner Cindy is nationally known for top recipes...

Absolutely top class meal. Incredible that this place doesn't get more attention.

My second time here and the experience with Chef Wolfe is always superb. Best rack of lamb, and lobster curry soup I have ever had. Wait staff couldn't have been nicer. Always a treat to eat here.

This is the second time I have been at Charleston. chef Wolfe never disappoints!a lovely ambience. Terrific food knowledgeable people who offer you the best in wine and cuisine. Highly recommend

This place is amazing. Great food, service and atmosphere. Come prepared to spend but you get your money's worth.

Great dining experience. $$$$. Worth it

Just a great experience throughout - perfectly prepared dishes with wonderful wine pairings. Waiter (Chris) attentive, knowledgeable, but not intrusive. A dining experience I did not expect in Baltimore. Just an excellent dinner - if I had to pick one word - impeccable.

I recommend 4 courses. My friend and I went with 5 courses and our husbands did 6 and it was far too much food for us. Beautiful view as we were sat looking out on the water. The staff was very friendly and attentive, but we found several of our dishes to be a bit bland. The halibut and tartare felt like they needed more seasoning and the deserts were very dry (we didnt eat them). I also ordered the black truffle risotto. It was good, but not great. The best dishes of the night were the fried oysters, lobster curry bisque, and voulevant pastry. They were exceptional. I sampled many other dishes as our group was happy to share and overall I can say my husband and I were underwhelmed. I also had a little mishap on an expensive bottle of wine that was mistakenly poured into an old glass of wine. I quickly let the staff know it was fine and it honestly saved me from overindulging, but not an ideal experience.

From the beginning an amazing experience. We had a table in a smaller room with a water view. Service was excellent. Waiters extremely polite and very professional. We enjoyed 4 & 5 courses with wine pairing. Wine selection was excellent! Delicate food, well seasoned and fresh. Clearly noticed French cuisine influences. Highly recommend the place for an unforgettable moment.

Such a great dining experience, thanks

Amazing service. Awesome food Chris is the best

I gasped when I tasted the scallop and the smoked salmon. I don't like usually like salmon, and the one I had here was so delicious I took some home to enjoy later! The scallop was incredible; the best scallop and mashed potatoes I have ever tasted. The atmosphere was very calm which is just what I wanted. And I'm not a big fan of alcohol, so they made me a sprite with peach syrup mocktail! The first taste I had was a soup with butternut and I could not have asked for anything better. It was an experience I will never forget. I have to come back to try everything!

Charleston is one of Maryland's best fine dining restaurants. I visited a year ago, and will be returning this year. The fried oysters and duck were superb.

My wife and I enjoyed a lovely dinner at Charleston for our anniversary and cannot wait to go again. Top to bottom, this is an outrageously good restaurant. Just make the reservation -- you won't regret it. The beautifully decorated dining room, comfortable seating, gorgeous tableware, and warm service would be reason enough to go, but the food really is about as good as it gets at this price point. Thoughtfully crafted courses flowed nicely from one to the next and there was clear technical mastery in their preparation. Although we don't drink, there were recommended wine pairings available for each course from an expansive wine menu that would please even the most discerning wine connoisseur. We appreciated the kind considerations made by both our (excellent) server and management for our anniversary. Being younger and perhaps not fitting the superficial characteristics of the typical patron of higher-end cuisine, we never felt anything less than welcomed. Just a great experience all around. We have been lucky enough to dine at numerous Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, and Charleston is every bit as good, if not better, than many of those. It is seriously worth the trip, even if you're coming from DC or Philly (although Baltimore is wonderful in general and you should totally visit).

Nice place and food was exceptional!

Best dining experience in Baltimore

Best experience ever. The food it was delicious, I will said almost perfect. (Octopus it was over cooked but well seasoned). Nice place, and amazing service!

WOW!!! What an experience. The Foie Gras and Sweet Breads were unexplainably delicious. I also had the fettuccini and lobster curry soup which were also excellent. The entire experience was well worth the $850 price tag for the 4 of us. Cindy also came over and talked to us and suggested a few things. To end WOW!!!

Okay so- as a couple who often has a lot of great food- the food is very good. I will say you can probably experience similar quality for a lower price but there are absolutely no complaints here. Service is incredible. The reason I am writing this review is: the real MVP is the pastry chef!!!!! I am not a dessert person but what she does is unbelievable. I can’t believe that a dessert is making me write this but it sure is.

Our dinner on November 6th may have been the best meal I have enjoyed since a dinner at Ferran Adria's El Bulli. In Roses Spain more than 15 years ago. That includes previous meals at Charleston. The multiple choices with included desert is a wonderful concept.

Finest restaurant in Maryland. Perfect food and service!

Absolutely must visit to experience at least once! Definitely can't beat it for a special occasion! DID NOT DISSAPOINT!

My girlfriends took me gear for my birthday. The restaurant has a great atmosphere, the service is top tier and the Chef Cindy Wolf offers delicious menu. The service was stellar and everyone on the team worked together to make sure each guest had a great dining experience. Our head waiter was fabulous and knew the menu very well. The portions are just right and the menu is not extensive but still offered a variety flavors. My favorite dish is the VERMONT GOAT CHEESE AGNOLOTTI! The flavors were perfect! I also loved the purple haze cheese that was served between dinner and dessert. I would absolutely suggest experiencing Charleston.

Wow so great. The food was delicious and the service amazing . Thank you for a wonderful evening

This was our second visit to Charleston Restaurant, and it’s still fantastic. Every dish was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. I started with Zucchini Beignets - a fresh strip of breaded zucchini with a yummy dipping sauce. I had a Scallop BLT -( believe it or not), and it was just as good as it sounded. The Foie Gras was perfectly cooked and amazing. One of the specials was squid ink pasta with crab, and it was great too. We tried the cheese cart, and had some very interesting tastes. The dessert menu was pretty long, and I didn’t have much room left, so I had the sorbet. It was very tasty too. The wait staff is excellent, and the ambiance is beautiful, but not too stuffy. All in all, one of the best restaurants on the East Coast - in my opinion.

The food quality was not as well as used to be during the covid time, I guess it has something to do with food price inflation and other factors. Just gave it a tried again , everything got picked up back to the prime time , just like pre covid. And it seems like the menu got more choices and options now.

We had a very pleasant experience dining at Charleston in Baltimore. The service was very attentive from arrival to departure, including valet parking. The 3,4 or 5 course menu is interesting with a variety of choices. Ours included a delicious bison, halibut, squab, and other plates. The chef came and talked with us and gave us a delicious “loose pudding” dessert. We recommend this restaurant for a classy, delicious meal in a great atmosphere

Went to celebrate a close friend wedding. Hands down the best restaurant in the greater Baltimore's area. From the service the food and drinks everything was spectacular. This is the gold standard.

Fantastic prix fixe menu. Great service.

We were excited to celebrate another special occasion at The Charleston. Unfortunately, this experience did not live up to the prior one. Despite arriving exactly at the time of our reservation, the staff was not ready to receive us, and the initial greeting was hurried and abrupt. The hostess gave a quick acknowledgement of our milestone anniversary, and another waiter pointed us to the bar and instructed us to take a seat. It was unclear where we were supposed to sit as there were place settings at all the bar and table seats. We awkwardly took a seat and waited while everyone rushed around. We observed other patrons being provided complementary drinks and snacks while we felt ignored. Eventually we were offered a drink menu. When we were finally seated (after several other parties that arrived after us), we hoped for a fresh start to the evening. Our waiter at first, was engaging and had a great sense of humor, but by the end of the evening as the dining room filled with other patrons, we started to feel as though we were a bother. The rest of the staff was attentive and kind. The first four courses while small in portion, were divine in taste. The main course was disappointing at best. The beef tenderloin was not seasoned, and the accompanying rice was hard and tasteless. My husband felt the chocolate cake also lacked flavor. The apple tart was fine but nothing spectacular. Overall, we do not think that the food, service, and experience warranted the $700 that we paid for it. It was disappointing that unlike our previous experience, our milestone celebration was not acknowledged by the restaurant with a complimentary glass of champagne or even a little decoration on the dessert plate. Needless to say, we will choose another restaurant that makes celebrations truly special next time.

Enjoyed a 5 course meal served as part of planned event. Everything was delicious. Literally everything, making it impossible to pick a favorite. The lobster soup with curry and shrimp and grits stand out as particularly unique in taste and style. The restaurant provides a level of service that is rarely seen anymore. Not only table service, but the coat check and valet are superior to its contemporaries. Anyone with a significant event to celebrate or a need to impress guests can't go wrong with Charleston.

This place just blew me away. From the first course to the last, they took very goog care of us.

I can’t believe Michelin hasn’t visited and given them all the stars! The food was fantastic (creamy smooth crunchy balance perfection) and the service was beyond. I can’t recommend it enough. Beet salad, sweet corn bisque, lobster ravioli, … I ate something a crab cake wished it could grow up to be what I was eating. The chef came out and we delighted in talking to her. She is passionate in her craft.

What an amazing experience at The Charleston Restaurant in Baltimore. The ambiance is amazing and the food is DELICIOUS. Chef Cindy Wolf is a master at what she creates. Thank you for an awesome birthday dinner for my husband.

Absolutely an amazing dining experience. Jessica was very attentive and knew everything about the menu. We had a wonderful meal and enjoyed speaking with Chef Wolf in the dining room after we ate. Highly recommend trying this gem of a restaurant in Baltimore.

We have dined here for over four years for our anniversary, and the most recent visit on August 29 for our 8th year anniversary it was horrible! Highly disappointed the Charleston didn't deliver as it usually has. This year the portions were smaller, and the food had absolutely no taste whatsoever. They give no special attention to anniversary's. There was a table beside us that arrived about an hour after us that were given all this special attention and dinner lights while they walked past our table and gave us nothing. I could see the chefs cooking from our table and never once saw them tasting anything to make sure it was properly seasoned. Way too expensive of a restaurant for the food to be subpar, truly disappointed. We chose the charleston cause they typically don't let us down but this year was a huge blow. We couldn't get away for our anniversary so at least wanted to enjoy our meal.For 200$ plus I expect better and expect for my food to be properly salted not salty but seasoned to taste.If a person would be upset over a 20$ meal not being as they expected how do you think we feel paying 200 plus?

We did the four coarse menu with wine pairing. They did and outstanding job with the meal and pairings. Also had cheeses from the cart, well worth it.

The restaurants ambiance is absolutely beautiful. My meetup group came here for dinner and everyone enjoyed their meal. Everything we ordered was well seasoned, fresh and tasted delicious. They had the best steak tartare I have ever had. I did feel that our order taker was a little impatient. I felt rushed when trying to decide what I wanted to order. However, the other waiters gave such excellent service we let that slide.

By far the best fine dining in Maryland. I have gone to a ton of Michelin star restaurants and this is up there with almost all of them.

Dinner for my wife’s birthday. As always, amazing staff, food, and libations. We were treated as first class guests from the start. Food with wine pairing was amazing. Bar staff and leadership over delivered yet again

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. They also have an extensive wine list, and suggestion pairing on each dish. An indulging experience and I highly recommended. They also have an extensive wine list and suggestion pairing on each dish.

Charleston is clearly deserving of its 5 diamonds from AAA. The food was excellent, and the service from Jocelyn and the assistant servers was impeccable. The valet service was also great. I chose the 6 course option and enjoyed each course. Sometimes the simplest preparation is the best, as was the case with the watermelon soup amuse bouche and the lump crab gratin. The lobster soup, the steak tartare, the sockeye salmon, the foie gras, the bison tenderloin and the dark chocolate mousse were all great. The pacing of the courses was perfect. I overheard other diners praising dishes that I had not selected, including the oysters and certain pasta dishes. Overall, I had a wonderful evening. It is a shame that I do not live closer to Baltimore.

Charleston is without a doubt one of the greatest restaurants not only in the mid-Atlantic but the US. You are welcomed by a team of the most professional restauranteurs headed by in my most recent visit, Mr. Peter Keck who welcomes you like family. The menu is like no other - a taste for everyone and should you like me find wine a necessity to all courses you are in the midst of greatness with the selections should you choose the very reasonable wine pairing. While I love my home of DC for 40 years, I just cannot find all the attributes that Charleston provides in the luxury and elegance that perfectly fits my taste so those 35 miles north will always be my preferred destination..

A superb meeting from our greeting at the door to the good beat the end As always the food is top notch Tonight's special happened to be one of my favorites..ris de veau..and it was superb. But what really made our evening was Jocelyn..her knowledge of every aspect of the food and drink was amazing as well as,her attentive and kind service..she is a true gem

This was our third visit to Charleston, but it had been about 6 years since the last time we dined here. We chose Charleston to celebrate our 35th anniversary & what a celebration it was!! From the moment we entered the restaurant, we were made...

Every city has its own unique fine dining experiences. The Charleston is the one you want to try when you are in Baltimore. It is a beautiful restaurant that elevates its diners upwards to another level. Their menu is prix fixe. You can choose between...

Wow. Tremendous night from the moment we walked in. Cindy and team truly made my 50th birthday a fabulous night to remember. Every detail nailed. Thank you so much. You are such an asset to this town.

Amazing service beautiful place fantastic food

The food was the best we have had in a long time and compares wonderfully with the best restaurants in New York! It is hard to find the door in the block that is 1000 Lancaster St and I had to call for directions. The...

If Maryland restaurants could have Michelin stars, this would be the first one to achieve that status.

Went here for my anniversary and was not disappointed. The service was amazing, the wine was some of the best I ever had, and the food was mind-blowing. You're going to pay more to be here, but I think it's absolutely worth it for those special occasions.

I normally eschew "fine dining" because of many past questionable experiences overflowing with avant-garde practices and hokey gags. I just want delicious food prepared simply and thoughtfully. So I was optimistic when my wife and I chose this for our anniversary dinner. And from start to finish, Charleston delivered superbly. Our server, Bryan, was warm, personable, and knowledgeable, always attentive but never intrusive. Each dish was meticulously crafted to both look and taste incredible, and even when we didn't entirely agree with the flavors, we greatly admired the thought and care that went into the product. Yes, this is an expensive meal, but it's more than a meal; it's an experience, a time to immerse yourself in a chef's world and enjoy every single bite at your leisure. And yet the experience never felt over the top or manufactured; the food is creative without being pretentious, and the atmosphere and staff are designed to put you at ease so that you can enjoy everything on your own time. If that style of "fine dining" sounds appealing to you, then this is a perfect place for that special occasion dinner.

I am a decent cook and have been for some time. I always try to find places that have different foods prepared better than I do. This place fit the bill. We really liked being able to have multiple different entrees to sample a variety...

This is a 12-out-of-10 restaurant where every detail is attended to from real flowers, candles, and linen tablecloths, to an exquisite menu that caters to every taste and where every dish was as good if not better than the last one. You need to reserve...

Off the charts!!!!! I can't complain about anything. I've never had a dinner like this. Soup to nuts? No. Mini aromatic hot breads to cheese and port and dessert and coffee. I mean, there's something about the name of this place that doesn't quite capture the seriousness of its exceptional offerings. I'm glad, though. If the world knew, I'd never get in without sitting on a two year waiting list.

Charleston NEVER disappoints! From superb service, wines, foods and desserts, it is hands down the best place in town.

Everything is perfect and pristine every time. The soups are always my favorite thing. Every dish is laid out perfectly. Even the chips at the bar are lovely.

Hubby and me celebrated our 35th anniversary here this weekend. All I can say is WOW! WOW!! and WOW!! I had only heard great things about this establishment so I was excitedly anticipating visit. I can't just call this a "visit." It was a true dining experience. From start to finish, spectacular in every way!!! The staff was welcoming, accommodating, professional and attentive. The food was beyond AMAZING. Delicious, satisfying, filling and worth every penny!! We have raved about it to everyone we talk to and can't wait until we visit again. The experience helped to make our special celebration even more special in every way!!