I love The Charles! You can't beat the food, ambiance, drinks and price! It feels like home and…read moreI've never had anything I didn't enjoy.

The Charles restaurant in La Plata, Maryland, is a hidden gem that I had forgotten about. It's been…read morea while since I last visited, and the restaurant has undergone some changes in ownership. However, the food and ambiance have remained consistent. When I last went there, the customer service was top notch. The menu was extensive and delicious, and we had a great time chatting with the customers and employees while we sat at the bar. The lamb chops were particularly impressive, and I highly recommend them. The restaurant is conveniently located near my home, so I'll definitely be going back to try more of their dishes. I've heard that they sometimes have a jazz band playing during the week, so I'll have to check that out as well.

Great spot. I have passed it so many times, not thinking to try it. Went there for the first time…read moreand the food was wonderful. The staff was friendly and helpful in selecting what to try first. Will definitely be back and will sit in and eat next time, the ambiance was homie and inviting.

I've been to Galazio before and have generally had good experiences, which is why this visit was so…read moredisappointing. I came in specifically because I wanted fresh, brick oven-style pizza and did not want chain-style pizza. I ordered the Pandora pizza from the menu because it was advertised with pepperoni, tomato, and fresh mozzarella. That detail mattered to me. I intentionally chose that specialty pizza instead of building my own because fresh mozzarella has a very different taste and quality than the standard low-moisture shredded cheese used on many pizzas. When the pizza came out, it did not taste or look like fresh mozzarella was used. It tasted more like a frozen or chain pizza, which was exactly what I was trying to avoid. When I asked the waiter about it, I was told they did not have fresh mozzarella, even though the menu clearly advertised it. After going back and forth, the server brought out different cheeses, including what appeared to be fresh mozzarella, which only made the situation more confusing. They then remade the pizza with burrata, but it was not properly prepared. The burrata was just placed on top in cold/lukewarm globs and was not melted into the pizza. It was not appetizing and did not resolve the issue. The service got worse from there. After I raised the issue, the waiter stopped coming back to the table. The owner ended up bringing out the additional items I ordered, including dessert. When the bill came, they tried to charge me for both pizzas even though the first pizza was the result of their menu/service issue and was still sitting on the table. I had to push back to have it removed, and the response felt dismissive and unpleasant, as if I was wrong for speaking up. My issue is not that mistakes happen. My issue is that the menu advertised fresh mozzarella, the pizza did not reflect that, the replacement was poorly executed, and the service response made me feel like a problem instead of a returning customer with a valid concern. For pizza specifically, I would not recommend it. If the quality is going to taste like chain pizza, I may as well go to Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Ledo's, or Little Caesars and pay accordingly.

The classic Cobb salad was delicious, good customer service, we will come back when we are on this…read moreside of MD

I don't come by often but when I do, I don't walk away disappointed. This place isn't as crowded…read morewhich I like! It's not big enough for a large office party, but a very small group. Soups and Sandwiches are freshly made (haven't tried the salads yet lol). But I do recommend visiting if you happen to want a quick and fresh lunch!

I stumbled across this place today and am glad I did. I got the fried whiting special and it had…read moretwo pieces of fish, shrimp, fries and hush puppies. The flavor of the shrimp was outstanding. The fries were good and I enjoyed the hush puppies too. The fish was on the salty side but was solid overall (it had a few bones too so be careful). I also got a jerk chicken and rib platter and while the jerk sauce was savory and spicy, it too was a bit too salty. If they can tone down the salt just a bit this would be 5 star worthy. But it is still good and worth repeating visits.

THE REVIEWS ABOUT THE WAIT TIME IS REAL! We waited for what felt like 30 minutes…read more The food was decent, probably would go back and try something else. The jerk wings didn't really taste like jerk though..

Ate here for the first time tonight and LOVED it! Food was delicious and timely, staff was super…read morefriendly. Great atmosphere, drinks from the bar were also delicious. We didn't have a reservation but were seated in very reasonable time. Zero complaints. Can't wait to go back. We had a party of four and everybody was happy.

10.31.2026 Another…read morefabulous meal at El Gusto tonight! I told my wife I was in the mood for Italian. She mentioned another place we sometimes go for pizza, but I said, "Nah, I want something better." She already knew exactly where I wanted to go! Surprisingly, when we arrived, there was only one other couple in the restaurant. Of course, it was Halloween, so that probably explained the slow evening. We looked over the menu, and our server came by to tell us about the specials. They all sounded great. I ordered an Old Fashioned, while my wife had tea. We started with the salad from the specials menu, which included apples and pears. A nice combination! For dinner, my wife ordered the stuffed shrimp special. It was supposed to come with potatoes and green beans, but she asked if she could substitute pasta. They offered either tomato sauce or garlic sauce, and she chose the garlic. I really wanted to try something different myself, but I ended up going with my old faithful, the lasagna. By the time we placed our order, we were the only couple in the restaurant. We noticed a few employees heading out, and I commented to our server that it was unusually slow for a Saturday night. He agreed, saying Halloween night was expected to be slow, although they still had a few more tables coming in. When our food arrived, everything looked excellent, as always. My wife's stuffed shrimp and pasta looked amazing, and my lasagna was just as inviting. I tried some of her garlic pasta, and I honestly don't know how they make it so good! The shrimp and crab were excellent, too. My lasagna was fabulous, just like it always is. Next time, though, I'm definitely going to try something different. My wife and I have already talked about that! For dessert, we shared the eggnog crème brûlée. I could easily eat four of those! We also ordered the chocolate cheesecake to take home and enjoyed it the following evening after dinner. Unfortunately, the cheesecake wasn't quite as impressive as the crème brûlée or the lemon cheesecake we've enjoyed here before. It hadn't set properly and was still very thin, almost pudding-like, in the middle. Overall, another wonderful dinner at El Gusto. The food continues to impress us, and we'll definitely be back. Maybe next time I'll finally break away from that lasagna!

I just wanted to say after horrible experience with "Tim" the general manager of the Waldorf…read morelocation. I decided to come order at the LaPlata location after expressing my experience in Waldorf with "Tim". Brittany one of the managers there offers to remake in the house, and the District Manager also happened to be in, apologized for "Tim's" behavior and gave me a certificate for my next meal. Thank you both for your hospitality and professionalism. Not only was the service A1 the oatmeal was great as well.

Everything tasted great and service was good when we asked about the new 4.99$ each pick two combo…read more When people select those two items, your system should automatically pick it up to register it as that deal. Not have to have the employee recognize it or the guest recognize it if the employee misses it. Also, why on earth do you have Pepsi? It's now #3 in gross sales for sodas in America. Get coke. Why settle for number 3 when you can get number 1? Maybe I will only come in for breakfast now and only have the number 1 bagel, the cinnamon crunch bagel with walnut cream cheese. Jake n kev

I rediscovered Rucci's on a cloudy drizzly Sunday for lunch. They're just as good as my original…read morerating 5/5. We were the 1st customers in the dining area, 2 others at the bar so service was very prompt. We had a nice window view and, of course, the joint was still very quiet. We split a steak & cheese and the fries. It was plenty almost too much meat. I had to smooch the meat down to get my mouth around it. That was after eating some of the steak with a folk. Unless you have a huge appetite half a Steak & Cheese sub is plenty. I posted 2 photos of their Happy hour menu and 1 of my meal. Bon appetite all.

Service was amazing. This place is like a little second family, even if you aren't family. You can…read moretell the folks that eat here and work here love being in the restaurant. Our service was fast and easy. The server was very kind and helpful. As for food, I got the meatball and chef salad which were both exactly what I'd been hoping for, but with a little let down. (Causing the star drop) The meatball was a great flavor. It came with a beautiful red sauce and bread on the side (would've liked for it to have been warm and toasted, with garlic butter). I think it may have been slightly colder than it was hot, but the flavor was still wonderful. Salad was fresh, crunchy and a hefty dinner portion. Perfectly layered, very well done salad. Filling and satisfying

Visited here with my Dad for lunch. He likes simple country cooking. Alot of reviews here are for…read moretheir breakfast items but dont sleep on the other selections. My Dad got the Meatloaf lunch plate with two sides. Mashed potatoes and green beans. He ate more of this plate than Ive seen him eat in a long time. The meatloaf was REALLY good. The gravy, the sides..everything. The absolute HUNK of cornbread was a very nice addition. I stepped out of my comfort zone and ordered something that I would not normally order, A meatball sub with fries. It was absolutely amazing. 4 Large meatballs on and very nice roll with a tasty sauce and a great melt on the cheese. The fries were solid as well. The sweet tea was also very good. There is no other place in the tri county area that you can get this portion size and quality of food for the price. We both ate for around $30 +tip. Service was great and there is quite a bit of seating in what seems like a small building. The place does have some "diner grime"..like a slight greasy coating on everything and the food did take a little while to get to us, but the overall experience was VERY positive and I think we will be frequenting Maries from now on.

Actually I was quite impressed! I got the breakfast with…read morethe two eggs two pork links biscuit and potatoes. Plus a cup of tea all of that cost around $13. The meal itself was around 899. I was just happy that they had pork link sausage because that's one of my favorite breakfast items. I'm dinging them because nobody seems to be able to get eggs over medium right and the yolks were runny. Service is good it's a bit of a greasy spoon kind of feel. I thought that the tea was a bit overpriced given that it was a generic bag of it. They did provide two packets though. Plenty of parking and lot. Seems like a good value for the price and the quality of food

IMHO, Salsitas Grill is a perfectly situated Mexican-style restaurant located in the Rosewick…read moreShopping Center in La Plata, Maryland. The restaurant offers casual seating both indoors and outdoors, along with a comprehensive menu featuring a variety of food and spirits. Bar seating is also available. I've had the opportunity to dine here at least a half-dozen times, and a few things have remained consistently impressive: kind and welcoming service, fresh and hot food, and prompt attention from the staff. Other noteworthy highlights include a clean environment and fair food pricing. I've enjoyed their tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, and more. I've also sampled different proteins--including steak, chicken, and shrimp--and all were delicious. This review of Salsitas is quick and easy: Recommendation Level: Absolutely! If you're looking for delicious Mexican cuisine in a quiet, well-kept restaurant in the heart of Southern Maryland, Salsitas is well worth a visit.

Stopped in after a lowes trip and had about an hour before the kitchen closed so we ordered fast…read moreand said not to wait on us. We started with flavored margaritas. The strawberry and mango margs were outstanding! We got the hot cheese dip. I fucking loved it! For entrees we got steak fajita and chicken quesadillas and had leftovers for 2 days. We loved everything here and we will assuredly be back! Jake n kev

I had T and J 2nd Generation for my Bingo crew. And, no one was disappointed. I can't eat meat…read morebecause I am allergic. However, the smoked chicken was to die for. My friends thought hands down that the smoked pork chops were the best that they have had. I recommend this spot if you want really good BBQ and you are in Southern Maryland

I had to be in La Plata, and asked around for the best place to grab some food. Everyone I asked…read moresaid T&J BBQ! When I arrived, I placed my order at the pickup window. About a minute later, my name was being called for my order. I got the half rib and chicken combo. I went back to my car and took a few bites... wow! It was so good and flavorful, even without barbecue sauce. I got back out to take a few photos and saw cake on the menu. I decided to try the strawberry lemon and the sweet potato, both were really good! The customer service was 10/10. The staff was super friendly and engaged in a little conversation with me. There is plenty of parking, and am area with picnic tables where you can sit and eat.