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The Charles

4.0 (124 reviews)
Sat 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Sun 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Bang bang shrimp, Brussels, crab egg rolls
Jacqueline A.

Try their happy hour 4-7 during the week..1/2 off wings on Wed. It's always empty in here during the day, but it's a decent time with a friend. Anna was a pleasant bartender for sure. The crab egg rolls can be dry so I don't recommend them, but the shrimp and Brussels are good.

Bang bang shrimp
Jay D.

I've actually been to The Charles a couple times but always at night, and it's usually a good time just for the crowd and energy. I came for brunch/lunch on a game day this past Sunday though with a group of people and I was kind of disappointed? The drinks were fine, a little sweet, but they have these gameday vodka mixed drinks that are $7 which is nice (no clue what type of vodka it is but you can't really taste the vodka anyways). We didn't realize that on game days you're ONLY allowed to get food off the game day menu, which probably would've been fine except that I felt like the food was just ok? The burger tasted kind of burnt (not in a good way), I got the bang bang shrimp which tasted fine but was a really small portion size, the fries were meh. On top of that, they charged me for an extra Pitt sandwich that no one ordered, which I didn't realize until after I had paid for the table and was sending out Venmo requests.. it's sort of on me to check the tab before paying, but after the disappointing food, the extra $15 just soured my mood a little more. I'll honestly probably be back at night some time but definitely won't be getting food or coming for a game.

Interior
Marc R.

This is our go to spot for brunch. Best bottomless mimosas in the BMORE area. Don't even bother to go to those other spots in Fells Point. The service is always top flight. Don't forget to checkout their Bagel Wall. Sometimes they hang free doughnuts up there too.

Inside
Jaleah S.

Went when they first opened, around 4pm. Our server, Madi was.. Thebomb.com. The layout is beautiful. There are booths/sections to the right, stand up tables in the middle, then a bar to the left with endless TV's. The major TV is right across from the sections upstairs (at night time at 10pm a DJ and bottle service us offered). The food was all amazing I rarely ever eat poultry meat but the chicken chipotle quesadillas... To die for. The best chipotle type food I've ever had.. So far. I love crab meat, would rate the egg rolls a 8/10. The bang bang shrimp was not your typical sauce but still good! Gives more Thai chili type of sauce.... The servings were so large for the pricing - 4 entrees for $60. The music was good also, definitely will be back for a Sunday brunch as well as a weekend evening to see how the night scene is...

Sangria
Chaoyang W.

Also a nice place to grab brunch. The shrimp and grits was on the smaller side portion-wise but it looked very pretty and was filling enough. Since it's on the smaller side, the 5 shrimp feel very generous and you should have enough for every bite of the grits. Overall a very satisfying dish after a night of drinking. The sangria was good too, hope the fruits inside cleanse my liver.

Mimosa left, orange crush right
Janine T.

I went back again and had the chicken and waffle sliders. The doors were open because the weather was beautiful. The chicken has quite a kick to it, and the blue cheese isn't overpowering. I wish the waffle was crispier though. I still love the donut wall and sangrias in the morning.

Sweet treats from Santa!
Na H.

Came for a private event. Was able to snag a booth that we shared with others. The space had high ceilings with a second level accessible by stairs. We were greeted with a complimentary champagne by pleasant hosts at the door. They passed around appetizers, which were tasty ( meatballs, buffalo cauliflower, Korean beef, crispy brussel sprouts, mini marshmallow dipped in chocolate, white chocolate covered strawberries with edible sparkle). They had holiday themed drinks at a reasonable price ($7). A martini named after the Grinch, which was green and had a red cherry at the bottom, sangria, hot cider and others. The bar ran the length of the wall and although the place was packed, I managed to get the attention of the bartenders and place drink orders twice during the event without having to wait a substantially long time. The restrooms were accessible via a winding ramp. We were lucky to park on the street, which has metered parking, but we only hlad to pay for one hour as the meters are active until 8pm. There are parking garages in the area, just Google them. They had a few photographers in the crowd capturing candid moments of the party goers, but one photographer in particular did not catch the diversity of the crowd, which was evident in the pictures posted on the business's IG account of the event. I took away one star because of it. Don't know if The Charles has any control of that, but mindfulness is key. Santa came and got his dance on while handing out candy canes with a 10 percent coupon from Brightside. Anywhoo, a great evening and a place I could visit again.

View of tables.
Jada C.

I ventured to this establishment to share time with a special group a friends and it was a fantastic experience! When I first drove by to look for a parking space, it was so many ooooo's and aaaahhh's just from the appearance of front of the establishment. They have a beautiful and welcoming lobby area when you first enter w a host/ hostess immediately to your right to assist you with whatever you need is for the evening. Immediately left, is the well-lit and beautifully well stocked bar. It was Picture Perfect! A long well decorated bar area with plenty of seats for friends and family! Next, I ventured upstairs to go see where the party was at and that's when the yumminess began! My belly was able to partake in the House Burger Slider, Moroccan Cauliflower, Caprese Crostini, Tuna Tartar Tacos and Crab Hummus w Grilled Flatbread. Everything was well plated, presented and delicious! The burger was definitely my favorite! Well cooked through w the perfect sauce (French onion mayo) and potato sticks. Another favorite was the Moroccan Cauliflour... I ate at last 2 servings of that yumminess!! I quenched my thirst w the signature drink of the evening, "Tin Man" and a delicious Sangria. This establishment showed up and out w all the professionalism, kindness and consistency w ensuring guest were well fed and comfy. The upstairs open area was fit for cutting a rug and spacious. This venue is perfect for renting out and showing off a little Baltimore charm. I spoke w a host on my way out who provided me the happy hour menu and I'm looking forward to returning! Job Well done "The Charles"! #PerfectCollabo

Donut remains
Bryan C.

The restaurant is set back a bit from the street as actually thought it was an apartment building as it had a tile foyer with name Charles written out. It was just a sign that place was an upscale sports bar with a neighborhood vibe. That neighborhood vibe is exemplified by the complementary donut wall covered with donuts from nearby Diablo. The service was good as staff more than willing to change one of the tvs to the game you want. I have been surprised at other places when that seems to be a problem with staff not knowing what channel say ESPNnews is. One comes to a bar for food and drink and both were good but not great. My Bloody Mary had okay amount of vodka, mix they use was okay and judge they put tobasco in it as asked if wanted It regular or spicy. My sangria also had that quickly mixed together instead of taste get wine fruit is soaked in wine. The donut was good and they had plenty of types. My chicken and biscuits more like sliders. Wish chicken could have been thinner and wider as prefer to have protein in every bite. Chicken itself did not have much flavor so needed the provided maple syrup or tobasco. Definitely good option for brunch and judge game day lunch food also good. I plan to return. I did return and the difference was why I do not like to give reviews after 1 visit or give lower stars as could not have been more different as likely would have given 2 stars if this was my first time and not returned. This was on Sunday before a home Game but this place though busy was not overcrowded and most people doing drinks. I ordered the basic egg platter. It took 40 minutes to arrive even though got told twice it would be right out. When it did arrive the potato's were undercooked as still hard and cold. Toast also at room temp as could not Melt butter which I had to ask for as came plain without jam or butter. Eggs were undercooked as similar to scrambled eggs get at a bad buffet. The drinks were still good though could not do the bottomless which makes sense on a home game day. Might return but If do will come on Saturday when have the free donuts.

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4.5(485 reviews)
0.0 miFederal Hill
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Unfortunately, a bit underwhelming…read more We came in during restaurant week and did the price fix menu. Unfortunately, I don't think that this was a great showcase of the restaurants abilities. For food, I had the Caesar salad to start, which I can honestly say was a decent caesar, nothing to write home about, but no complaints either - think your basic Caesar. For my main I had the crabcake entrée and to be honest it was just not good. The crabcake was beyond dry and the coleslaw and fries were fine but that that's not what I came for. I do have to say that dessert was great, the carrot cake was without any complaints. The only other thing that I had was the seasonal martini on the drink menu and it was so bad that I couldn't take more than one sip. Other people did like their food, but we all left saying that it was not a great meal. In discussing service, the service itself was good. Our waitress was attentive, but kept jumping into our conversation and wasn't dressed totally appropriately for wait staff in my opinion, she was very attentive though. Ambience is interesting here - it feels as though it has no ambience almost. It's just like a bunch of tables in an outdated restaurant with minimal decor. Overall, I will probably not be coming back to Sobo and can't say that I would recommend others do so.

I came by to try their chicken entree that I said I would try on my next visit. When I arrived, I…read morelearned that their menu had just changed. I was disappointed because I was nervous to try a new dish that they had just added the same week (no time to get feedback and perfect the dish). I ended up with chicken, brussel sprouts, and potatoes from the keto menu to be safe on the flavors. That did not exactly pan out for me, as the chicken was tremendously dry and overcooked. I did not send it back because I was already starving, but I did not enjoy that particular meal. The potatoes and brussels were tasty though With that, our service was efficient and the restaurant is a nice vibe as always.

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3.9(1k reviews)
0.9 miInner Harbor
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My fiancé and I normally love blackwall hitch but we left so disappointed this last time. We had 4…read moreout of a dozen oysters rotten. One was visibly grey and desiccated and made it up to us, it made the entire table smell disgusting. The other 3 looked okay visually, but smelled rotten. I've never had an issue with oysters here before. I'm not sure if the shuckers were having an off day, but man. I was so disappointed! We were seated upstairs and our service was also lacking a bit, not getting refills quickly, etc. definitely not the best time!

First visit to this Baltimore restaurant. Paid street parking, well lit street, and a prime corner…read morelocation, Open Table reservation, seated immediately by hostess in 2 level restaurant with great ambiance, large windows with great view of street traffic, loud noise level on the first floor due to one table near us, food served in a timely fashion, delicious entrees - small cesar salad, fried cod, shrimp, French fries, grilled pork chop, sweet potato purée, grilled broccolini, and chocolate torte. 5/5 MY ISSUE: As my party prepared to leave through main entrance after we finished dinner, a sign blocked the main entrance and directed us to exit through bar entrance. I turned back around to photograph the signage, while my party headed to the bar exit door. When I turned back to leave, a manager coming down the stairs glaring at me asked me, "Is everything all right?" Me: Yes, I was taking a pic. Manager: I know. I wanted to know if everything is ok. Still in same weird vein, like a dog with a fav chew toy. Me: Is there a problem with me taking a pic? Manager: I didn't ask you why you were taking a pic. I wanted to know if something was wrong. You were over there taking a pic and the hostess wasn't there. Sidebar: This same manager passed our table at least 3 times during our visit with no greeting, nor stopping by our table to check in with a little small talk. NOW....he asks me is something wrong nary a smile but with a .....what in the world is she doing. Me: YES, this is petty. No, you asked me if something was wrong BECAUSE I was taking a pic. If I needed something, then I'd ask the waiters at the next stand (only a few tables away) You saw us sitting at the table at the entrance and never spoke to us once. I will never return! RUDE MANAGER Interaction 0/5 Note: All managers, stop by each diner's table, greet customers with a smile, DON'T be obnoxious and rude. THANK patrons, APOLOGIZE when something goes wrong, always say COME BACK AND SEE US! FYI: Manager for your information, I'm a Yelper. I enjoy leaving honest and detailed feedback on places I visit. My time and money are valuable to me as I curate adventures. This was most definitely not one of those times!

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Garden Rooftop - Stuffed salmon

Garden Rooftop

4.2(60 reviews)
1.3 miDowntown

What a fun time! The food was hot and to perfection…read more PLEASE try the macaroni & cheese! It was so tasty. Seasoned and HOT! If you know,you KNOW!

This spot has been on my list for the last 3 or 4 years. I finally decided to go when I saw it was…read moreright next door the auto shop I took my car to recently. The staff here was very nice. I had a several questions for 3 different staff members I encountered and they were all happy to answer my questions and had good energy. The burger I got was unique and very much a craft burger. They have a lot of dry-aged meats here (including their burger), and I thought it was good and still a little juicy. The fries were average fries. I also got an orange crush that was also good, a cider, and sampled their slushies. They have a strawberry bourbon slushie I really liked. I would have ordered it but it was strong and I had already gotten the crush, so I'll just have to come back for it. The other slushie was a coffee one and I'm not a huge coffee person, but if you like coffee, you'd probably like that. Children are allowed here until 7 pm I believe. Unfortunately, they do not do tours (anymore). I'd like to see them bring this back because I'm always interested in the process and also hearing about how things are produced. You order food on one side (and can also order cocktails on that side too) but the beers and others are ordered on the brewery side. You're able to open a tab on either side though and it will be connect, so you don't have to do multiple transactions. Cool interior as well.

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B&O American Brasserie - New York Strip with a nice mushrooms, peppers and potatoes topping.

B&O American Brasserie

3.8(655 reviews)
0.9 miDowntown
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We were staying at the Lord Baltimore Hotel around the corner and since our hotel did not have a…read morerestaurant, it was quite convenient to come to the Kimpton Hotel. Since it was New Year's eve, there were few patrons or maybe this is the usual scene? Don't know. But there are some comfy couches by the front in which a young couple with a baby was nursing. Another couple was just finishing up dinner and started to head out. We were the only two diners for about 20 minutes before another couple came in for dinner. There were also about two or three people at the bar. So basically a very quiet place. No one at the hostess stand, only a woman at the bar. She eventually sat us and took our order. Things were slow but not so slow that I would complain. I would surmise that most of the staff was off that evening. Food was also slow in coming so there might have been a small crew in the kitchen as well. We ordered the mezze appetizer. Nothing to rave about. It was just a plate with vegetables and hummus. We both got the wagyu burger and fries. The whole meal was quite decent. The meat was cooked to the correct temperature and the fries were crispy. It was quite filling for me. Maybe it was NYE but everything was quiet and nice.

We were delighted to find out that this place is open until 10:00 pm (a rare find in Baltimore)…read morewhen we were in the neighborhood later one evening and needed a drink and a snack. The space is gorgeous - super high ceilings, giant chandelier, velvet couches - a very old school elegant vibe. The beer and wine selection were small, but very good. We split the rigatoni bolognese, which was phenomenal. The pasta was cooked properly and the sauce was chunky and tangy and amazing. Would definitely come back for a real meal at some point.

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B&O American Brasserie - The upstairs dining room of the B&O Brasserie.

The upstairs dining room of the B&O Brasserie.

B&O American Brasserie - Brunch Burger

Brunch Burger

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Riverside Taphouse

4.5(109 reviews)
0.4 miSBIC

I ordered on DD and when I received my food the chicken was still hot which I appreciated…read more I ordered a Caesar salad with crispy chicken. The chicken was crispy but not seasoned at all!! Very very very bland which is so disappointing. Why don't places season their chicken??? Or maybe they surface season and don't let it marinate. The chicken isn't directly on the lettuce when you receive it though, which is smart so the heat won't wilt the lettuce. The lettuce was crispy and good amount of cheese. It was shaved and crumpled Parmesan, I believe. Croutons were good but the dressing was okay. I think it was made in house, definitely taste the anchovies but something was missing. Couldn't quite put my finger on it. Overall, I did enjoy the salad!

We've stopped by Riverside a couple of times now and have enjoyed our food. It's homey tavern food…read moredone right. The first time I recall having a shrimp salad sandwich which was the special of the day served with fries and it was a good portion. The second time around I got the cheese steak with whiz and I wasn't as big a fan of this. I actually ended up switching with my bf who got a tuna salad which tasted fresh and had bits of candied pecans which offset the pepperiness of the tuna crust. Service is always fast and friendly- a good neighborhood place to stop in for drinks and tavern ish fare. More a 3.5 than a 3. (Wish Yelp would implement half stars :/)

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Riverside Taphouse - Great local atmosphere (family friendly)

Great local atmosphere (family friendly)

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Topside - Short Rib

Topside

4.0(389 reviews)
1.4 miMount Vernon
$$$

The duck breast was immaculate followed by a stunning sunset view. Our waitress was so kind and…read moremade sure that we were taken care of. Great experience

It has been a minute since I have been to Topside. Perched on the 14th floor, Hotel Revival, this…read morerooftop restaurant has always been known for its views, sunny brunches and cozy dinners. Got together with a few friends for dinner during the holidays and it never disappoints. We stopped in on a Sunday, early evening around 5:30. It was pretty quiet so we were quickly seated at our table. Our server for the evening, Josh was phenomenal. Josh is pretty much knowledgeable about the entire menu and gave us wonderful recommendations from food to cocktails. And answered any questions that we had, I wound definitely sit in his section all the time. I highly recommend. Our table ordered a plethora of entrees, from the Chesapeake Cioppino( a seasfood stew with clams, mussels, rockfish, Maryland crab and fennel), a phenomenal dish and perfect for cold evenings. The Rockfish entree was really delicious and I was blown away with the crispy okra. Definitely a nice touch to the dish. It sits in a goan curry sauce, so delicious. You can never go wrong with their burger. The cracked pepper bacon along with the caramelized onion jam was really good on this burger and it was cooked perfectly, nice and juicy. We also had the Shenandoah lamb and the shrimp and grits, which were not pictured, my friends enjoyed those dishes as well. They have nice cocktail menu as well, all the cocktails are named after songs, such as Like a G6 for example. If you're in the Mount Vernon area of town, stop in and check them out. They also offer brunch and happy hour service as well. You won't be disappointed SYOY I

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Topside - Inside view

Inside view

Topside - Bread Basket

Bread Basket

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QG’s Clockwork Restoration - Deep fried pickles for the win.

QG’s Clockwork Restoration

4.2(18 reviews)
0.8 miInner Harbor

Ended up here on an evening when we were staying at an Inner Harbor Hotel. It wasn't particularly…read morebusy, but all of the tables were still waiting to be cleared. There wasn't much speakeasy going on, but it was a nice vibe. Server/bartender was very friendly and helped me choose a local beer from among the offerings. Both of my companions got cocktails which were apparently very tasty. I wasn't super hungry so I got an appetizer portion of brussell sprouts which were delicious. One companion got a burger, but they aren't "camera eats before I do" folks so I didn't get any pictures. Maybe next time.

#CynBites #ThisFeedsMySoulStatusConferred…read more Fried Pickles Thinly sliced house-made pickles. Lightly breaded, perfect of breading to pickle ratio. Golden brown and crispy. The dipping sauce has a slight amount of spice kick that compliments the pickles well. Absolutely delicious. Cheesesteak Egg rolls These are huge! Stuffed full of steak and cheesy goodness. The red peppers were still crisp and not mushy. Excellent flavors on the steak. The dipping sauce add to the flavors. Fried Goat Cheese Balls Panko breading feel to the outside coating, perfectly golden fried, and a nice crunch. The goat cheese inside was creamy with herbs. The balsamic drizzle brought all of the flavors together. Nicely done. Smash Burger The burger patties were thick and juicy. Lots of google perfectly melted cheese. Bacon was perfectly fried, and fit on the entire burger from each edge of the bun. The brioche bun was toasted, leaving the inside soft and warm. Medium temperature was accurately prepared. Delicious. All of the food was surprisingly delicious for a bar. Definitely Baltimores best kept secret. Check them out and tell Macy I sent you!

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QG’s Clockwork Restoration - Skip the deviled eggs if you are averse to mustard.

Skip the deviled eggs if you are averse to mustard.

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QG’s Clockwork Restoration

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Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor - Cookies and Cream donuts

Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor

4.1(3.8k reviews)
0.9 miInner Harbor
$$

The food was good however I do have some complaints. We came here expecting a simple cafe and when…read morewe ordered eggs and a few other things thinking the would be simple but instead they had a seasoning on them and were more gourmet. This place would be better if they told you there was a seasoning or topping on your meal. Overall I would eat here again but it is not my first pick.

I don't know how anyone could give this place fewer than five stars; if I could, I would give it…read moresix! The food was absolutely amazing. I had the Southern Slammer Sandwich (with the grits) and my sister had the Fried Chicken, Biscuit and Gravy Omelet (with the hash browns). We couldn't stop saying how good they were! The service was on point, everyone was very nice, and the noise level was fine. Here is something I literally have never experienced anywhere else: My sister has a couple of food allergies and she gave the waitress a piece of paper where she listed out what she can and cannot have. A few minutes later, a lovely young woman (I think she said she was a manager) came out and discussed the list with my sister in detail, just to make sure the restaurant got it exactly right. My sister almost cried! As far as timing goes: They don't take reservations, but they have an efficient system -- when you arrive, they take down your name and phone number, tell you how long the wait will be, and then text you when it's your turn. They told us 40 minutes but it turned out to be only 20, so it's good we hadn't wandered too far away. Next time we're in Baltimore, we'll definitely be back.

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Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor - Samples of the cocktails.

Samples of the cocktails.

Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor - Shrimp and grits on fried green tomatoes

Shrimp and grits on fried green tomatoes

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