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Charleston Restaurant

1000 Lancaster St, Baltimore, MD 21202 (Little Italy)
(410) 332-7373
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Ranked #3 of 1,275 restaurants in Baltimore
Price range: €39 - €116
Cuisines: American, French
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Fine Dining
Neighbourhood: Little Italy
Cross street: Exeter Street (in the Thomson Prometric Building)
Transit: Next to Harbor East Marina, close to water taxi stops.
Description: Tony Foreman & Cindy Wolf's Charleston is located on the waterfront in the burgeoning Harbor East neighborhood. Chef Cindy Wolf is a two-time nominee for Best-Chef, Mid-Atlantic by The James Beard Foundation (2006 & 2008). Her award-winning, contemporary cuisine is rooted in the regional cuisine of France and traditions of the "Low Country" area of South Carolina. Chef Wolf's commitment to fresh, local, seasonal products is reflected in the prix fixe tasting menu, which changes daily. The menu is complemented by an award winning wine list of more than 700 fine wines, which are displayed in the wine library and are chosen by co-owner and wine director, Tony Foreman. An elegant yet comfortable ambiance & luxurious service complete the extraordinary dining experience.
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Lakewood, New Jersey
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25 reviews 25 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Have been there several times over the years for business events and have never been disappointed. Very expensive, but every dish has been prepared to perfection, plenty of parking around if you don't want to valet. There are numerous restaurants in Harbor east and Little Italy, but this one is very special

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dallas tx
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28 reviews 28 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This is consistently rated one of Baltimore's top restaurants, and i can believe it! Although, unless youre on the company credit card, it's hard to justify going more than onece every 3 or 4 years. Everything is a prix fixe; just select the number of courses you want. all the plates are small, permitting 4-6 courses. Wine selection by glass... More

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New York City, New York
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36 reviews 36 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Our dinner in the bar/lounge area of Baltimore's Charleston restaurant was rich with disappointments and liberally peppered with disinterested service. I don't know if it was just an off night, but during our brief meal at the bar, we got the feeling that the bartender could not wait for us to leave. This was particularly disappointing as we packed fancy... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

I finally made it to this restaurant and was pleased that it met my expectations. It is the best eating in Baltimore. Service and staff where great. Atmosphere not too stuffy.

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See 2 more reviews by Beth C for Baltimore
Crofton, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

The service was impeccable and the meal was amazing. While expensive, it was well worth the experience for a special occasion.

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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111 reviews 111 reviews
71 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Wow ... where do I start. OK ... first the restaurant is expensive. You can expect $100 per person as a minimum. Now get over it as it is worth it. You have a menu with about 20 items on it from soups, salads, and dishes. You select a 3,4,5,or 6 course meal. Of course the more courses the more... More

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La Grange, IL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Our 4 course meal at Charleston was about the best dining experience we've had in a long time. You can select a 3-4-5 course dinner, and you are charged accordingly. We included the wine pairings as well, that was perfect. So many choices on the menu, it was hard to decide, and you could select anything. Our wait person determined... More

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Frederick, Maryland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

I don't know how many superlatives I can add to those already having reviewed this gem, suffice it to say you will have a fantastic dinner, expertly prepared and presented. Try the three course for a light affair, or splurge on the full six course extravaganza. We enjoyed chatting with our waitress, who was exceedingly well informed about not only... More

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Columbia, Maryland
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Thank you for superb service and food. We went to the 8:30 seating to celebrate a special birthday. It was an inspired choice. We were treated to culinary and performance art to make this a most memorable experience. We had tickets for a 10:30 show and let you know that at confirmation of the reservation, the day before. That was... More

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Lewisburg, Tennessee
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17 reviews 17 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

In most dining experiences, you pay for the best but always find something mediocre. Not here. The experience was wonderful. With four people and 20 service items, everything was excellent, very creative, and visually beautiful. I would rather send this money once, than spend one-fourth the price at four other meals. I am to the point that: If I can... More

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