Charleston

  • American (New)
  • Harbor East
1000 Lancaster St. (Exeter St.)Baltimore, MD 21202www.charlestonrestaurant.com
  • 410-332-7373

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Format: 05/09/2013
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Stats

98%
Liked it
# of Reviews:
940
American (New) Rank:
2 of 297
Harbor East Rank:
1 of 19
Members Been Here:
40
Member Favorites:
17

Member Reviews

Most Helpful Review

The first time I ate at Charleston I thought hands down the best restaurant in Baltimore. The next time it was very good if not excellent. The third time I was shocked by the surly attitude of our server and the kitchen's refusal to make an easy substitution on a minor item due to my wife's dietary restriction. If they want to be known as a world class restaurant they must do better.
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Most Recent Reviews

    • Premium Member

    Charleston is truly outstanding! The food is imaginative, delicious, and perfectly prepared. The wine list is exceptional and the sommelier is an expert. The rooms are tastefully decorated, well illuminated, and not noisy. The wait staff a re very well trained. All-in-all, this is one of the very best restaurants in North America

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  • Good not great. I guess I was expecting too much from Baltimore's top rated restaurant. I thought each of the small-plate courses was good. But none of them had that special quality that made me yearn for a repeat visit. At the price of $88 per three courses (four including the dessert), the food should be very special indeed. Based on the many glowing reviews from others on this site, I am hoping that maybe this was an off night for Charleston.

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    • Foodie

    Ate solo in the Bar area and was treated very well. Small mixed drink menu but a great Scotch selection! Every morsel of food exploded with flavor. Lobster soup with a touch of curry amazing & the wine paring of sherry just right for the dish. Turbot w/cold artichoke & celery salad perfect together. Cheese cart a nice, tight selection. Well worth it for the foodies.

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  • great romantic dinner spot

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  • the grand dame of Baltimore

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Good to Know

Atmosphere
Power Scene
Features
Game Served
Ocean
Private Room Available
Sidewalk
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Winning Wine List
Meals
Dinner Served
Signature Dishes
Roasted Duck
Seasonally Prepared Gulf Shrimp