“James Beard Foundation doesn't hand out raves lightly—this kitchen knows what it's doing and executes at a level that justifies the price tag.”
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CharlestonH★★
fine-dining · Baltimore
JBF · Winner '25
James Beard Foundation doesn't hand out raves lightly—this kitchen knows what it's doing and executes at a level that justifies the price tag.
93/100Harry HungryScoreHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
77/100Worth ItScoreWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Occasion Worthy. Harry scores Charleston 93/100 for quality and 77/100 on the Worth It scale for Baltimore. One caveat: $$$$, so save it for when you actually want to celebrate something. not a casual dinner move.