What to order at Charleston
- Lobster bisque
- Cornmeal-fried oysters with remoulade
- Shrimp and grits
- Cornbread
Dishes named in Baltimore Magazine, Best of Baltimore 2026 and other recent local coverage. Menus change with the seasons, so ask what is on today.
Good to know
- Complimentary valet parking.
- Dinner only; book through Resy.
- Its beverage program has won a James Beard Award.
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About Harbor East
Built up since the 1990s on former industrial land between the Inner Harbor and Fells Point, Harbor East is home to hotels, offices and upscale restaurants.
- Good for business dinners and visitors staying downtown.
- Garages make parking easier than in older neighborhoods.
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Quick answers
What should I order at Charleston?
Popular orders at Charleston include: Lobster bisque; Cornmeal-fried oysters with remoulade; Shrimp and grits; Cornbread. Menus change, so check what is on the day you go.
Where is Charleston?
Charleston is at Lancaster Street, Harbor East, in Harbor East, Baltimore.
How expensive is Charleston?
It is splurge ($$$$) by Baltimore standards.
Has Charleston won any awards?
Named one of Baltimore’s best restaurants, 2026 (Baltimore Magazine, Best Restaurants 2026). Readers’ choice 2026: Wine list (Baltimore Magazine readers’ poll 2026). Best of Baltimore 2026: Fried oysters (Baltimore Magazine, Best of Baltimore 2026).
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