The Charles Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Charles, a vibrant American eatery located in the heart of Wethersfield, Connecticut. Known for its casual yet trendy atmosphere, The Charles offers a delightful dining experience for everyone, from families to couples seeking a romantic night out. The menu showcases a rich variety of options, catering to diverse dietary preferences with numerous vegetarian and vegan dishes available.
Enjoy a hearty brunch or celebrate with dinner, all accompanied by a full bar. The restaurant’s outdoor seating adds a charming touch, making it perfect for warm evenings. With amenities such as waiter service, catering, and kid-friendly options, The Charles is an ideal spot for groups or a cozy date night.
If you’re looking for a contemporary and inviting dining experience, The Charles promises memorable meals that excite the palate. Don't miss out on their delicious desserts, perfect for a sweet ending!
Appetizers
Calamari Romana
rice flour fried calamari, banana peppers, house togarashi spice, sweet soyblack garlic aioli, marinated cucumber GF
Seriously Deviled Eggs
4 pickled long hot pepper mousse, sriracha, crispy speck, petite arcadian green salad GF
French Onion Soup
caramelized onion pierogies, fontina cheese, roasted onion brodo, sherry, parmigiano frico
Homemade Sausage
roasted garlic, chile, candied orange, citrus zest infused local honey, olive oil, grilled baguette, pickled onion VEG GF without baguette
Tuna Tartare
yellowfin tuna, edamame, mango ponzu dressing, lemon aioli, avocado mousse, house furikake, chile, taro chips GF
1790 Antipasti
artisan cheeses, assorted charcuterie, homemade jam, cornichons, whole grain mustard, warm baguette GF without bread
Scotch Egg
homemade sausage wrapped farm egg, rice panko crusted, dijonaise, petit greens, pickled onion GF
Bowl Tomato Bis
Homemade Whipped Ricotta
roasted garlic, chili flake, pickled grapes, scallion, toasted hazelnuts, olive oil, wethersfield honey, grilled baguette VEG
MaLa Cauliflower
charred cauliflower florets, sichuan oil, the generals secret spices, nori seaweed, sesame tamari sauce GF
Oysters Baked
Fontina Gratin
Amuse Bouche
Side GF Bread
Calamari A La Romana
rice flour fried calamari, banana peppers, artichoke, lemon caper aioli GF
Homemade Ricotta
Thai Curry Mussels
house red coconut curry, thai basil, scallions, PEI mussels, baguette DF
Shrimp N Gritz
smoked cheddar grits, sauteed jumbo shrimp, spicy lobster nage, garlic bread crumbs GF
Octopus Basquaise
grilled octopus, romesco, sauteed jumbo shrimp, spicy lobster nage, garlic bread crumbs
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, parmigiano reggiano, parker house croutons, cracked black pepper GF without crisps
Chicory Salad
Burrata Insalata
Green Goddess
Baby Gem Salad
Baby Gem
baby gem lettuce, slab bacon steaks, cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, crumbled gorg radishes, smoked onion gorgonzola dressing GF
Salads
Sides
Pommes Frites
Truffle Pommes Frites
truffle oil, parmesean, fresh parsley
Organic Greens
house dressing on side
GF Bread
Cole Slaw
Local Mushrooms
Pina Rice
Salt Vinegar Crisps
Citron Mamposteao
Truffle Mac
Potatoes Pave
Smoked Cheddar Gritz
Side Bacon Braised Kale
Winter Hash
Fingerling Potatoes
Local Honey Carrots
Queen B...LT
truly classic style, griddled bacon, arcadian greens, sliced tomato, herb mayonnaise, buttered texas toast
Fish N Chips
crispy cod loin, lemon zest paprika tempura batter, traditional coleslaw, pommes frites, kitchen sink remoulade GF
Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup
griddled texas toast, sharp white cheddar, swiss and american cheese, tomato bisque, parmigiano, parsley VEG
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk marinated crispy chicken, honey butter dipped, 3 ingredient aioli, house pickles, house togarashi, homemade bun
Steak Frites
angus coulotte steak, roasted garlic marinade, organic arcadian greens, pommes frites, aji verde sauce GF
Roasted Salmon
miso glazed, grilled bok choy, crispy rice gateau, fennel salad, calamansi vinaigrette GF
The Vermantra
slow roasted mojo style pork, smoked pit ham, swiss cheese, french dijon mustard, sweet pickles, homemade hoagie roll
Le French Dip
herb roasted prime rib, caramelized onions, mushrooms, vermont cheddar, horseradish cream, homemade hoagie, au jus
Charlie Burger
8 oz custom blend burger, vermont cheddar, sliced tomato, bacon, arcadian greens, brioche
Pork Belly Street Tacos
organic corn tortillas, mushroom escabeche, huitlacoche mole, crema, radish, cilantro, lime
Tuna Melt
tamari and ginger dressed tuna salad, sesame, snap peas, vermont cheddar, bacon, brioche
Spring YakiSoba
Spring Primavera Pasta
Po Boy
Cod Guajillo
butter poached cod, guajillo cream sauce, mole verde, arroz con gandules, cilantro oil GF
Chicken Dumpling
organic airline breast, parisian gnocchi, local mushrooms, butternut swuash, meyer lemon brown butter, french mustard
Pork Chop KanKan
sofrito marinade, applefennel slaw, yucca fries, bacon agrodolce GF
Pot Roast
pearl onions, heirloom carrots, english peas, fondant potatoes, parmesean cream, red wine demi glace GF
Paella Unica
jumbo shrimp, marinated chicken, chorizo, mussels, white wine lobster nage, saffron rice cake GF
NY Strip
chophouse steak rub, roasted fingerlings, haricot vert, sauce au poivre GF
Pasta Bolognese
Chicken Pot Pie
english peas, heirloom carrots, morel mushrooms, chicken veloute, thyme honey glazed crust
Pekin Duck
koji cured duck breast, chermoula roasted florentino, potatoes pave, amarena cherry jus GF
Lamb Chops
Entree
Dessert Cocktails
Maple Bacon Old Fashioned
angels envy rye, luxardo, angostura and orange bitters, candied maple bacon
Irish Goodbye
Battle Royale
Beast Of Bourbon
Birch Please
Charles In Charge
Figgy Smalls
Fill In The Blank
Hydration Sensation
Izza Vibe
Mad About You
One To RumEmber
Pear Pressure
House Red Sangria
Castor
Poly
Aperol Spritz
Love In Bloom
Blue Hills Cider
Paws Of Angel
angels envy, aperol, amaro, lemon 1 will be donated to Protectors of Animals
Fall Cocktails
Spring Cocktails
The Charles...In Charge!
Paws Of An Angel
Fill In The Blank
Elder Scrolls
Battle Royal
Hydration Sensation
Forever Bloom
BTL Amarone Della Volpolicella Classico, Le Ragose, Italy
BTL Barolo, Pertinace, Italy
BTL Bordeaux Blend, Papillon, Orin Swift, Napa Valley
BTL Cab, Black Stallion, Napa Valley
BTL Cab, Caymus, California
BTL Cab, Nickel Nickel, State Ranch Yountville
Soft and silky throughout the palate, the fruit is juicy and full, with polished tannins, a broad mouthfeel
BTL Cab, Shafer, One Point Five, Napa Valley
Made up of 90 Cabernet Sauvignon, 5 Petit Verdot, 3 Malbec and 2 Merlot, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five is deep garnetpurple colored with pronounced creme de cassis, blackberry pie and black forest cake notes with waft of bay leaves, cigar box, tar and smoked meats
BTL Cabernet Sauvignon, Quilt The Standard
BTL Faust Cabernet Sauvignon
BTL LUsine Sta Rita Hills Pinot Noir
BTL Merlot, Decoy, Sonoma Valley, CA
BTL Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon
BTL Prisoner Red Blend
BTL Quilt Reserve Cab Sauv
BTL Red Blend, Locations, California
BTL Super Tuscan, Le Volte DellOrnellaia,
crushed plums, flowers, fresh sage and rosemary on both the nose and palate. Its fullbodied, yet soft and pretty at the finish
BTL Zinfandel, Saldo By Prisoner
Dark ruby color with bold aromas of black licorice, black pepper, cherry, and baking spice. The entry is rich, full, and scintillating. The palate is mouthwatering and smooth with a hint of chocolate. The finish is voluptuous with soft, velvety tannins.
BTL Merlot Ghost PInes
BTL Tinta De Toro
BTL Pinot Noir, Gerard Bertrand, Aigle Royal
BTL Cabernet, Kalon Highest Beauty
BTL Cabernet, Obsidian
BTL Brunello Argiano
BTL Sangiovese Rosso Di Montalcino, Val Di Suga, Italy
BTL Barbera DAlba, Pertinace, Italy
BTL Cabernet Sauvignon, Long Meadow Ranch, Napa
BTL Zinfandel, Ridge, CA
BTL Chianti, Carpineto
BTL Cab Ravel Stitch
BTL Malbec, Ruca Malen
BTL Red Blend, Conundrum
BTL Cab Franc, The Franc, CA
BTL Cab, Beringer, Knights Valley
BTL Valpolicella, Dal Forno Romano
BTL Zin St Francis
Btl PN Ken Wright
BTL Rhone Blend, Pierre Amadieu, France
BTL Cigalus, Gerard Bertrand
Red Bottle
White Bottle
BTL Chard, Lincourt Steel, California
BTL Chard, Lingua Franca Avni, Willamette Valley
BTL Chard, SonomaCutrer, Russian River
BTL Daou Bodyguard Chardonnay
BTL Giesen NA Sav Blanc
BTL Jayson Sauvignon Blanc
BTL Muscadet, Luneau Papin, Terre De Pierre, France
BTL PG, Peter Zemmer, Alto Adige
BTL Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley Oregon
BTL Prisoner Chardonnay
BTL Rhone White Blend, Cigalus, Gerard Bertrand, France
BTL Txakolina, Ameztoi, Spain
BTL Rioja Blanco, Ostatu, Spain
BTL Chenin Blanc, Saldo
BTL Albarino, Mar De Frades
BTL Sauvignon Blanc, Threadcount Quilt, Napa
BTL Suavignon Blanc, Long Meadow Ranch, Napa
BTL Chard, Longmeadow Anderson Valley
Btl Matua Sav Blanc
BTL Sancerre Frank Millet
BTL RK Riesling, Germany
BTL Chenin Blanc Ken Forrester
BTL Sauvignon Blanc, Giesen Vineyard Selection
BTL Brut Rose, BouvetLadubay
BTL Cava Brut, Segura Viudas
BTL Champagne Brut, Vollereaux
BTL Champagne Vueve Cliquot Rose, NV
BTL Champagne, Veuve Cliquot, NV
BTL Gratien Meyer, Cremant De Loire
BTL Lambrusco, Charlie, Vecchia Modena, 2019
BTL Mirabelle Brut By Schramsberg, France, 2012
BTL Prosecco, Gooseneck CARAFFE
Sparkling Bottle
Rose Bottle
BTL Rose, Fleur De Mer, France
BTL Rose, Chateau DEsclans Les Clans, Cotes De Provence, 2019
BTL Rose, Sokol Blosser Dundee Hills, Oregon
BTL Rose, Txakolina Rubentis, Spain
BTL Rose, Hampton Water
BTL, Sokol Bloisser, OR
BTL Montagny Chardonnay
GL Montagny Chardonnay
BTL Nebbiolo
BTL Ragose Classico
BTL Cotes Du Rhone
BTL Justin Cab
GL Justin Cab
GL Nebbiolo
GL Ragose Classico
GL Cotes Du Rhone
Gl Saldo Red Blend
BTL Saldo Red Blend
BTL Txakolina, Ameztoi, Spain
Gl Txakolina Amertoi
Sp GL Chard, LAigle
Btl Beaujolais
Gl Beaujolais
Wine specials features
Draft Beer
Maine Lunch
Blue Hills Cider
Brooklyn Lager
NEBCO Fuzzy Baby Ducks
Seahag
CW Headway
Founders Oatmeal Stout
Allagash White
Stella
Guinness
Black Tan SeaHag Guinness
NA Athletic Free Wave Hazy Ipa
NA Athletic Up Side Dawn CAN
NA Guinness 0
NA Heinekin 00
Bud
Mic Ultra
Bud Lite
Corona
Fuzzy Ducks
Counterweight Headway CAN
Counterweight Workhorse Pils
Modelo Especial
Two Roads TwoConn
Two Roads Lushee Passionfruit
Pacifico
BottledCans
Salad
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, parmigiano reggiano, parker house croutons, cracked black pepper GF without crisps
Burrata Insalata
cured kumato tomatoes, arugula, balsamic glaze, evoo, basil tapioca crisp GF, VEG
Green Goddess
napa cabbage, english peas, fava beans, sugar snap peas, cucumber, zucchini, cashews, avocado kiwi dressing GF, VEG
Chicory Salad
chicory lettuces, candied pecans, strawberry vinaigrette, strawberries, psychedillic chevre goat cheese GF
Baby Gem
baby gem lettuce, slab bacon steaks, cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, crumbled gorg radishes, smoked onion gorgonzola dressing GF
Le French Dip
herb roasted prime rib, caramelized onions, mushrooms, vermont cheddar, horseradish cream, homemade hoagie, au jus
The Vermantra
slow roasted mojo style pork, smoked pit ham, swiss cheese, french dijon mustard, sweet pickles, homemade hoagie roll
Queen B...LT
truly classic style, griddled bacon, arcadian greens, sliced tomato, herb mayonnaise, buttered texas toast
Charlie Burger
grilled 8oz burger, local cheddar, beefsteak tomato, organic greens, pickled onion, awesome sauce, pickle chips, brioche bun
Pork Belly Street Tacos
Sandwich
Drink Specials
Voodoo Yuzu
Bloody Buddy
Smoke Pancake
Sunrise Mimosa
Tipperary Fairy
Irish Goodbye
Screw Drive
Bubble Bucket
Blood Orange Mimosa
Sunday Mission
Takes Two To Mango
Add Antipasti
Add BLT
Add Shrimp
French 75
Business As Yuzual
Pommes Frites
Truffle Pommes Frites
truffle oil, parmesean, fresh parsley
Local Mushrooms
Organic Greens
house dressing on side
Side Truffle Mac
Side Mac N Cheese
Fingerling Potatoes
Side Bacon
Yucca Fries
Pina Rice
Haricot Vert
Sunday Sides
High Tea
Sandwich
Royal Roses
Lemon Lavendar
Honey I Spilt The Tea
Miss Peaches
King Charles
Savoir Faire
Monsieur Pamplemousse
Hibourbon
Citrus Grove
Blue Vibes
Txakolina Ameztoi
Rioja Blanco
Rose Txakolina Rubentis
La Crema Pinot Noir
Mionetto Mimosa
Mionetto Bubble Bucket
NA Mionetto Spritz Of The Week
Vinyl Sunday Cocktails and Wine
kids Take Out
Kids Popcorn Chicken Fries
Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie
Kids Mac N Cheese
Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie
Kids Grilled Chicken
Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie
Kids Salmon
Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie
Kids Grilled Cheese Fries
Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie
Kids Slider Fries
Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie
Kids Pasta Marinara
Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie
Kids Fish N Chips
Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie
Kids Pasta Butter Cheese
Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie
Kids Sundae
Apple Toffee Cake
cider toffee sauce, candied dried apple slice, salem valley farms ice cream
Key LIME
bake market artisanal breads, danjou pears, turkish apricots, meringue, chantilly cream, candied dried pears, spiced rum sauce
Pumpkin Spiced Tiramisu
Fig Honey Cheesecake
california plums, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salem valley vanilla ice cream