Charleston

Cozy environment, fantastic food, and professional service. Definitely the right place to enjoy a great time with someone you love.

Finally made it to Charleston this past December to celebrate a special occasion. It was the perfect place for the perfect evening. As others have mentioned, if Michelin covered Baltimore (cough cough can't believe it's 2025 and they still overlook us), Charleston would definitely have a star by now. It is the epitome of fine dining. From the moment you step through the doors the service is top notch. Hand ironed white linen tablecloths, a cheese cart to die for, knowledgeable servers and sommeliers: everything is just exquisite. You can sit at the bar and choose to order al la carte but for the real Charleston experience, I recommend sitting in the dining room and ordering a few courses of their tasting menu. The courses are structured from 3 courses to up to 6 courses ranging in price from $89 to $179. In this day and age, that's an incredible deal. Especially considering the fact that you could select ANY dishes from the menu to fulfill those courses. Plus, they give you an amuse bouche to start and a dessert course to finish in addition to your selected courses. For those with dietary restrictions, the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and will go out of their way to ensure you're happy. The standout dishes for me were the lobster bisque (it's been on the menu for years now because it's just that good), the steak tartare (the best I've ever had), and the scallops (comes with a side of spaghetti my boyfriend happily ate but the little bite of scallop I had was heavenly). Each dish is small but you're getting so many courses that you definitely won't leave hungry. The wine list is expertly crafted, too - for the most cost effective option, I recommend buying a bottle or doing the wine pairing since individual glasses do add up. Our server was the absolute best and I learned she's been working at Charleston for 15 years, starting just as a teen polishing silverware. She really knew the menu and the restaurant like the back of her hand. Just thinking about the meal now makes me want to go back! I can't wait to return to celebrate more special occasions alongside Charleston.

Enjoyed another great meal at Charleston The turbot and tenderloin were great. The oysters were surprisingly really good- had a very light fry. I wasn't a super big fan of the risotto but I don't usually like risotto- it was more runny and had more liquid than other risottos than I've had. Husband and I wanted to try the white truffle since it was in season but we were both a bit underwhelmed.

Still.... one of my all time favorite places to be spoiled; a culinary delight. We came to celebrate my partner's birthday. The entire staff wished her a Happy Birthday. Everybody here is so attentive, down to the details. We love their octopus so of course we had to have it. Another favorite is the rich lobster soup with curry. It's divine and I love the way they pour it at the table. It's rich with a slight kick. We also had shrimp & grits, cornmeal fried oysters, white truffle fettuccini, pan roasted by scallops, and the buffalo milk mozzarella salad. I really didn't plan to eat so much following the Thanksgiving holiday, but....... the food is so divine!Desert is included so we had praline ice cream and the cheesecake. Just being greedy I suppose, but that too was delicious. We'll keep coming back for more!

Wonderful! Service impeccable, Food glorious, atmosphere pleasant. Very quiet and intimate, servers on que when to come around. Dinner is served according to how many courses you choose, with wine pairing or not. Located in downtown Baltimore. Old school white table cloth well trained staff. Loved it!!!

From start to finish, this meal was incredible. The service was top notch and the restaurant was quiet and beautiful. There are so many good dishes on this menu but our favorites were the lobster soup, the squab, the duck broth, the duck main dish and the white truffle fettuccine. We would definitely come back and try more dishes if we were in the area!

Had an absolutely amazing time at the Charleston celebrating a friends birthday. It's truly one of the best restaurant experiences in the city and well worth the splurge. The waiters and hosts were very attentive. Each course was explained in detail and the host was great at making suggestions based on our individual tastes. My favorites were veal, foie gras, and bison but several people at our table enjoyed the truffle pasta as well. The meats were cooked to perfection and the foie gras quite literally melted in your mouth. Their menu is very extensive so there is something for everyone.

I came here for the first time for my birthday dinner not too long ago and really enjoyed it. I was told by some friends that Charleston (the Charleston?) is one of the few truly fine dining places in Baltimore and while I think there are other fine dining restaurants around, the Charleston felt possibly the classiest. From the moment we entered we were greeted by staff. Our waiter was amazing, he explained how the menu works, answered questions, and made amazing suggestions. Everything we ate was delicious and the wine was good too (also I didn't feel like the sommelier was trying to up sell us which was really nice!)I can't remember the exact names of our dishes but basically, between two of us we got steak tartare, ceviche, the scallop dish, truffle pasta (so so good!), branzino, lamb chop, and the venison dish. We got a bottle of wine too that I really enjoyed, and for dessert we got chocolate creme brulee (I didn't love this unfortunately but it wasn't bad, just not my taste) and panna cotta.I think the meal was worth the money it cost and I'd go back, so I definitely recommend going if you can!

First things first: I want to thank the PHENOMENAL STAFF that took care of us on our anniversary. Brian and Sandy especially made our evening stupendous. Their clear love and care for what they do and attention to detail made this 6 course dinner and experience, not just a meal. Next- when you enter the Charleston. Expect to be wowed. You are entering a place of such love and care of finely crafted food. Every day the menu changes, you will choose 3-6 plates and choose if you want a wine pairing. The interior is stunning, the plates are gorgeous. The table is cared for throughout your meal. You'll receive complimentary bread and dessert. All of which is amazing. This restaurant, this place, this food, is truly something to behold and experience. You don't have to leave the city to have fine dining. It's right here in our laps. Don't overlook the Charleston.

This was an excellent time for my anniversary dinner. Definitely something that is good for a celebratory meal, as it really is about the food and the overall dining experience. We were greeted and sat by the kitchen, which has a direct view into the operations of creating these fine meal options. I've never seen a kitchen so orderly and put together, Gordon Ramsay would be proud.While going through our 5 courses, some options were better than others, but I didn't have anything that I didn't like. I did have to send the squab back, as I didn't realize it was red meat, similar to the duck. I also suggest not wasting a course on a salad if want to get the most out of your selections.4 -5 courses seems to be a good amount considering there is complimentary bread to start and a complimentary dessert after. If you do wine pairings, you might need even less options. I could have certainly done all 6 courses, but I think I'm a special case.The complimentary valet is a very nice inclusion, and the only thing missing was a door attendant to get the door for me on the way in and out. After paying the hefty bill, and feeling quite stuffed, I didn't want to push the door open myself--- perhaps this is something they can think about adding.