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

$$17.00

Seriously Deviled Eggs

4 pickled long hot pepper mousse, sriracha, crispy speck, petite arcadian green salad GF

$$12.00

French Onion Soup

caramelized onion pierogies, fontina cheese, roasted onion brodo, sherry, parmigiano frico

$$13.00

Homemade Sausage

roasted garlic, chile, candied orange, citrus zest infused local honey, olive oil, grilled baguette, pickled onion VEG GF without baguette

$$14.00

Tuna Tartare

yellowfin tuna, edamame, mango ponzu dressing, lemon aioli, avocado mousse, house furikake, chile, taro chips GF

$$18.00

1790 Antipasti

artisan cheeses, assorted charcuterie, homemade jam, cornichons, whole grain mustard, warm baguette GF without bread

$$24.00

Scotch Egg

homemade sausage wrapped farm egg, rice panko crusted, dijonaise, petit greens, pickled onion GF

$$11.00

Bowl Tomato Bis

$$9.00

Homemade Whipped Ricotta

roasted garlic, chili flake, pickled grapes, scallion, toasted hazelnuts, olive oil, wethersfield honey, grilled baguette VEG

$$15.00

MaLa Cauliflower

charred cauliflower florets, sichuan oil, the generals secret spices, nori seaweed, sesame tamari sauce GF

$$14.00

Oysters Baked

$$19.00

Fontina Gratin

$$12.00

Amuse Bouche

Side GF Bread

$$3.00

Calamari A La Romana

rice flour fried calamari, banana peppers, artichoke, lemon caper aioli GF

$$17.00

Homemade Ricotta

$$15.00

Thai Curry Mussels

house red coconut curry, thai basil, scallions, PEI mussels, baguette DF

$$16.00

Shrimp N Gritz

smoked cheddar grits, sauteed jumbo shrimp, spicy lobster nage, garlic bread crumbs GF

$$19.00

Octopus Basquaise

grilled octopus, romesco, sauteed jumbo shrimp, spicy lobster nage, garlic bread crumbs

$$16.00

Caesar Salad

romaine lettuce, parmigiano reggiano, parker house croutons, cracked black pepper GF without crisps

$$13.00

Chicory Salad

$$13.00

Burrata Insalata

$$13.00

Green Goddess

$$13.00

Baby Gem Salad

$$13.00

Baby Gem

baby gem lettuce, slab bacon steaks, cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, crumbled gorg radishes, smoked onion gorgonzola dressing GF

$$13.00

Salads

Sides

Pommes Frites

$$7.00

Truffle Pommes Frites

truffle oil, parmesean, fresh parsley

$$9.00

Organic Greens

house dressing on side

$$7.00

GF Bread

$$3.00

Cole Slaw

$$6.00

Local Mushrooms

$$9.00

Pina Rice

$$7.00

Salt Vinegar Crisps

$$6.00

Citron Mamposteao

$$7.00

Truffle Mac

$$9.00

Potatoes Pave

$$7.00

Smoked Cheddar Gritz

$$7.00

Side Bacon Braised Kale

$$7.00

Winter Hash

$$8.00

Fingerling Potatoes

$$8.00

Local Honey Carrots

$$7.00

Queen B...LT

truly classic style, griddled bacon, arcadian greens, sliced tomato, herb mayonnaise, buttered texas toast

$$18.00

Fish N Chips

crispy cod loin, lemon zest paprika tempura batter, traditional coleslaw, pommes frites, kitchen sink remoulade GF

$$23.00

Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup

griddled texas toast, sharp white cheddar, swiss and american cheese, tomato bisque, parmigiano, parsley VEG

$$18.00

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Buttermilk marinated crispy chicken, honey butter dipped, 3 ingredient aioli, house pickles, house togarashi, homemade bun

$$19.00

Steak Frites

angus coulotte steak, roasted garlic marinade, organic arcadian greens, pommes frites, aji verde sauce GF

$$31.00

Roasted Salmon

miso glazed, grilled bok choy, crispy rice gateau, fennel salad, calamansi vinaigrette GF

$$25.00

The Vermantra

slow roasted mojo style pork, smoked pit ham, swiss cheese, french dijon mustard, sweet pickles, homemade hoagie roll

$$19.00

Le French Dip

herb roasted prime rib, caramelized onions, mushrooms, vermont cheddar, horseradish cream, homemade hoagie, au jus

$$21.00

Charlie Burger

8 oz custom blend burger, vermont cheddar, sliced tomato, bacon, arcadian greens, brioche

$$20.00

Pork Belly Street Tacos

organic corn tortillas, mushroom escabeche, huitlacoche mole, crema, radish, cilantro, lime

$$19.00

Tuna Melt

tamari and ginger dressed tuna salad, sesame, snap peas, vermont cheddar, bacon, brioche

$$20.00

Spring YakiSoba

$$24.00

Spring Primavera Pasta

$$26.00

Po Boy

$$17.00

Cod Guajillo

butter poached cod, guajillo cream sauce, mole verde, arroz con gandules, cilantro oil GF

$$29.00

Chicken Dumpling

organic airline breast, parisian gnocchi, local mushrooms, butternut swuash, meyer lemon brown butter, french mustard

$$30.00

Pork Chop KanKan

sofrito marinade, applefennel slaw, yucca fries, bacon agrodolce GF

$$38.00

Pot Roast

pearl onions, heirloom carrots, english peas, fondant potatoes, parmesean cream, red wine demi glace GF

$$32.00

Paella Unica

jumbo shrimp, marinated chicken, chorizo, mussels, white wine lobster nage, saffron rice cake GF

$$38.00

NY Strip

chophouse steak rub, roasted fingerlings, haricot vert, sauce au poivre GF

$$49.00

Pasta Bolognese

$$29.00

Chicken Pot Pie

english peas, heirloom carrots, morel mushrooms, chicken veloute, thyme honey glazed crust

$$29.00

Pekin Duck

koji cured duck breast, chermoula roasted florentino, potatoes pave, amarena cherry jus GF

$$35.00

Lamb Chops

$$43.00

Entree

Dessert Cocktails

Maple Bacon Old Fashioned

angels envy rye, luxardo, angostura and orange bitters, candied maple bacon

$$17.00

Irish Goodbye

$$13.00

Battle Royale

$$14.00

Beast Of Bourbon

$$15.00

Birch Please

$$13.00

Charles In Charge

$$14.00

Figgy Smalls

$$14.00

Fill In The Blank

$$13.00

Hydration Sensation

$$13.00

Izza Vibe

$$14.00

Mad About You

$$14.00

One To RumEmber

$$14.00

Pear Pressure

$$14.00

House Red Sangria

$$14.00

Castor

$$14.00

Poly

$$14.00

Aperol Spritz

$$13.00

Love In Bloom

$$14.00

Blue Hills Cider

$$7.50

Paws Of Angel

angels envy, aperol, amaro, lemon 1 will be donated to Protectors of Animals

$$15.00

Fall Cocktails

Spring Cocktails

The Charles...In Charge!

$$14.00

Paws Of An Angel

$$15.00

Fill In The Blank

$$13.00

Elder Scrolls

$$14.00

Battle Royal

$$14.00

Hydration Sensation

$$14.00

Forever Bloom

$$13.00

BTL Amarone Della Volpolicella Classico, Le Ragose, Italy

$$132.00

BTL Barolo, Pertinace, Italy

$$102.00

BTL Bordeaux Blend, Papillon, Orin Swift, Napa Valley

$$148.00

BTL Cab, Black Stallion, Napa Valley

$$120.00

BTL Cab, Caymus, California

$$152.00

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

$$210.00

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

$$195.00

BTL Cabernet Sauvignon, Quilt The Standard

$$72.00

BTL Faust Cabernet Sauvignon

$$95.00

BTL LUsine Sta Rita Hills Pinot Noir

$$160.00

BTL Merlot, Decoy, Sonoma Valley, CA

$$58.00

BTL Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon

$$140.00

BTL Prisoner Red Blend

$$125.00

BTL Quilt Reserve Cab Sauv

$$250.00

BTL Red Blend, Locations, California

$$60.00

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

$$68.00

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.

$$80.00

BTL Merlot Ghost PInes

$$45.00

BTL Tinta De Toro

$$90.00

BTL Pinot Noir, Gerard Bertrand, Aigle Royal

$$260.00

BTL Cabernet, Kalon Highest Beauty

$$350.00

BTL Cabernet, Obsidian

$$86.00

BTL Brunello Argiano

$$225.00

BTL Sangiovese Rosso Di Montalcino, Val Di Suga, Italy

$$68.00

BTL Barbera DAlba, Pertinace, Italy

$$58.00

BTL Cabernet Sauvignon, Long Meadow Ranch, Napa

$$125.00

BTL Zinfandel, Ridge, CA

$$60.00

BTL Chianti, Carpineto

$$54.00

BTL Cab Ravel Stitch

$$58.00

BTL Malbec, Ruca Malen

$$48.00

BTL Red Blend, Conundrum

$$54.00

BTL Cab Franc, The Franc, CA

$$56.00

BTL Cab, Beringer, Knights Valley

$$74.00

BTL Valpolicella, Dal Forno Romano

$$110.00

BTL Zin St Francis

$$54.00

Btl PN Ken Wright

$$58.00

BTL Rhone Blend, Pierre Amadieu, France

$$86.00

BTL Cigalus, Gerard Bertrand

$$74.00

Red Bottle

White Bottle

BTL Chard, Lincourt Steel, California

$$52.00

BTL Chard, Lingua Franca Avni, Willamette Valley

$$120.00

BTL Chard, SonomaCutrer, Russian River

$$56.00

BTL Daou Bodyguard Chardonnay

$$110.00

BTL Giesen NA Sav Blanc

$$35.00

BTL Jayson Sauvignon Blanc

$$75.00

BTL Muscadet, Luneau Papin, Terre De Pierre, France

$$65.00

BTL PG, Peter Zemmer, Alto Adige

$$48.00

BTL Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley Oregon

$$56.00

BTL Prisoner Chardonnay

$$105.00

BTL Rhone White Blend, Cigalus, Gerard Bertrand, France

$$74.00

BTL Txakolina, Ameztoi, Spain

$$60.00

BTL Rioja Blanco, Ostatu, Spain

$$52.00

BTL Chenin Blanc, Saldo

$$64.00

BTL Albarino, Mar De Frades

$$70.00

BTL Sauvignon Blanc, Threadcount Quilt, Napa

$$60.00

BTL Suavignon Blanc, Long Meadow Ranch, Napa

$$82.00

BTL Chard, Longmeadow Anderson Valley

$$95.00

Btl Matua Sav Blanc

$$38.00

BTL Sancerre Frank Millet

$$70.00

BTL RK Riesling, Germany

$$48.00

BTL Chenin Blanc Ken Forrester

$$54.00

BTL Sauvignon Blanc, Giesen Vineyard Selection

$$54.00

BTL Brut Rose, BouvetLadubay

$$46.00

BTL Cava Brut, Segura Viudas

$$38.00

BTL Champagne Brut, Vollereaux

$$98.00

BTL Champagne Vueve Cliquot Rose, NV

$$160.00

BTL Champagne, Veuve Cliquot, NV

$$150.00

BTL Gratien Meyer, Cremant De Loire

$$48.00

BTL Lambrusco, Charlie, Vecchia Modena, 2019

$$58.00

BTL Mirabelle Brut By Schramsberg, France, 2012

$$82.00

BTL Prosecco, Gooseneck CARAFFE

$$48.00

Sparkling Bottle

Rose Bottle

BTL Rose, Fleur De Mer, France

$$54.00

BTL Rose, Chateau DEsclans Les Clans, Cotes De Provence, 2019

$$150.00

BTL Rose, Sokol Blosser Dundee Hills, Oregon

$$70.00

BTL Rose, Txakolina Rubentis, Spain

$$60.00

BTL Rose, Hampton Water

$$56.00

BTL, Sokol Bloisser, OR

$$70.00

BTL Montagny Chardonnay

$$60.00

GL Montagny Chardonnay

$$15.00

BTL Nebbiolo

$$60.00

BTL Ragose Classico

$$50.00

BTL Cotes Du Rhone

$$70.00

BTL Justin Cab

$$70.00

GL Justin Cab

$$18.00

GL Nebbiolo

$$16.00

GL Ragose Classico

$$15.00

GL Cotes Du Rhone

$$17.00

Gl Saldo Red Blend

$$17.00

BTL Saldo Red Blend

$$70.00

BTL Txakolina, Ameztoi, Spain

$$60.00

Gl Txakolina Amertoi

$$17.00

Sp GL Chard, LAigle

$$14.00

Btl Beaujolais

$$60.00

Gl Beaujolais

$$16.00

Wine specials features

Draft Beer

Maine Lunch

$$7.50

Blue Hills Cider

$$7.50

Brooklyn Lager

$$7.00

NEBCO Fuzzy Baby Ducks

$$8.50

Seahag

$$7.00

CW Headway

$$8.00

Founders Oatmeal Stout

$$8.50

Allagash White

$$6.50

Stella

$$6.50

Guinness

$$7.50

Black Tan SeaHag Guinness

$$8.00

NA Athletic Free Wave Hazy Ipa

$$6.50

NA Athletic Up Side Dawn CAN

$$6.50

NA Guinness 0

$$6.00

NA Heinekin 00

$$5.00

Bud

$$5.25

Mic Ultra

$$5.50

Bud Lite

$$5.50

Corona

$$5.25

Fuzzy Ducks

$$5.00

Counterweight Headway CAN

$$7.00

Counterweight Workhorse Pils

$$7.00

Modelo Especial

$$6.00

Two Roads TwoConn

$$7.00

Two Roads Lushee Passionfruit

$$7.00

Pacifico

$$6.50

BottledCans

Salad

Caesar Salad

romaine lettuce, parmigiano reggiano, parker house croutons, cracked black pepper GF without crisps

$$13.00

Burrata Insalata

cured kumato tomatoes, arugula, balsamic glaze, evoo, basil tapioca crisp GF, VEG

$$13.00

Green Goddess

napa cabbage, english peas, fava beans, sugar snap peas, cucumber, zucchini, cashews, avocado kiwi dressing GF, VEG

$$13.00

Chicory Salad

chicory lettuces, candied pecans, strawberry vinaigrette, strawberries, psychedillic chevre goat cheese GF

$$13.00

Baby Gem

baby gem lettuce, slab bacon steaks, cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, crumbled gorg radishes, smoked onion gorgonzola dressing GF

$$13.00

Le French Dip

herb roasted prime rib, caramelized onions, mushrooms, vermont cheddar, horseradish cream, homemade hoagie, au jus

$$21.00

The Vermantra

slow roasted mojo style pork, smoked pit ham, swiss cheese, french dijon mustard, sweet pickles, homemade hoagie roll

$$19.00

Queen B...LT

truly classic style, griddled bacon, arcadian greens, sliced tomato, herb mayonnaise, buttered texas toast

$$18.00

Charlie Burger

grilled 8oz burger, local cheddar, beefsteak tomato, organic greens, pickled onion, awesome sauce, pickle chips, brioche bun

$$20.00

Pork Belly Street Tacos

$$19.00

Sandwich

Drink Specials

Voodoo Yuzu

$$12.00

Bloody Buddy

$$12.00

Smoke Pancake

$$13.00

Sunrise Mimosa

$$13.00

Tipperary Fairy

$$10.00

Irish Goodbye

$$10.00

Screw Drive

$$12.00

Bubble Bucket

$$50.00

Blood Orange Mimosa

$$12.00

Sunday Mission

$$14.00

Takes Two To Mango

$$13.00

Add Antipasti

$$3.00

Add BLT

$$4.00

Add Shrimp

$$5.00

French 75

$$14.00

Business As Yuzual

$$11.00

Pommes Frites

$$7.00

Truffle Pommes Frites

truffle oil, parmesean, fresh parsley

$$9.00

Local Mushrooms

$$9.00

Organic Greens

house dressing on side

$$7.00

Side Truffle Mac

$$9.00

Side Mac N Cheese

$$8.00

Fingerling Potatoes

$$8.00

Side Bacon

$$3.00

Yucca Fries

$$7.00

Pina Rice

$$7.00

Haricot Vert

$$7.00

Sunday Sides

High Tea

Sandwich

$$4.00

Royal Roses

$$13.00

Lemon Lavendar

$$11.00

Honey I Spilt The Tea

$$12.00

Miss Peaches

$$13.00

King Charles

$$14.00

Savoir Faire

$$13.00

Monsieur Pamplemousse

$$13.00

Hibourbon

$$13.00

Citrus Grove

$$13.00

Blue Vibes

$$12.00

Txakolina Ameztoi

$$15.00

Rioja Blanco

$$13.00

Rose Txakolina Rubentis

$$15.00

La Crema Pinot Noir

$$13.00

Mionetto Mimosa

$$9.00

Mionetto Bubble Bucket

$$40.00

NA Mionetto Spritz Of The Week

$$9.00

Vinyl Sunday Cocktails and Wine

kids Take Out

Kids Popcorn Chicken Fries

Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie

$$6.00

Kids Mac N Cheese

Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie

$$6.00

Kids Grilled Chicken

Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie

$$6.00

Kids Salmon

Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie

$$6.00

Kids Grilled Cheese Fries

Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie

$$6.00

Kids Slider Fries

Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie

$$6.00

Kids Pasta Marinara

Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie

$$6.00

Kids Fish N Chips

Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie

$$6.00

Kids Pasta Butter Cheese

Includes fruit, veggie sticks chocolate chip cookie

$$6.00

Kids Sundae

$$4.00

Apple Toffee Cake

cider toffee sauce, candied dried apple slice, salem valley farms ice cream

$$11.00

Key LIME

bake market artisanal breads, danjou pears, turkish apricots, meringue, chantilly cream, candied dried pears, spiced rum sauce

$$12.00

Pumpkin Spiced Tiramisu

$$11.00

Fig Honey Cheesecake

california plums, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salem valley vanilla ice cream

$$12.00

Dessert

Mocktails

Virgin Mary

$$6.00

Mama Said Mock You Out MOCK

$$10.00

Paloma No Roma

$$11.00

Charlottes Web

$$10.00

Last Call Highball

$$11.00