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    Charley - A Chesapeake Chophouse & Bar Rio Lakefront

    Bar / Pub
    Open now10AM - 8:30PM
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    Family Meals (Feeds 3 to 5)

    Featured Items

    • Kids Cheese Burger

      locally sourced single smash burger topped with white american on a local potato bun. served with french fries & fresh fruit
      $8.95
    • NC Fried Jumbo Shrimp

      Battered & Fried NC Jumbo Shrimp. Served with choice of sauce, french fries & pickle.
      $22.95
    • Signature 9oz Crab Cake

      We think they’re the Best Crab Cakes around! Using only Maryland Jumbo Lump Blue Crab & no filler. Served with french fries & choice of sauce.
      $49.95

    Dinner

    Appetizers (D)

    • App Special

      $11.95
    • Salad Special

      $11.95
    • Maryland Crab & Artichoke Dip

      our creamy blend of maryland lump crab, artichoke hearts & spinach. served with toasted sesame baguette.
      $18.95
    • Cheddar Old Bay Biscuits

      baked crispy on the outside & creamy on the inside served in cast iron with whipped poppyseed honey butter
      $11.95
    • Hot Honey Chicken Bites

      Buttermilk Brined & Double Dipped Chicken tossed in Charley's Hot Honey. Served with Buttermilk Ranch.
      $12.95
    • Charley's Loaded Crabby Baked Potato

      $12.95
    • Five Spice Pork

      korean bbq sauce, yuzu vinaigrette & sliced jalapeno
      $13.95
    • Lemon Pepper Shrimp

      North Carolina Jumbo Shrimp fried in our House Lemon Pepper Batter and served with Buttermilk Ranch.
      $15.95
    • Charley's WIngs

      A Half Dozen Wings in your choice of Harissa Hot Honey or Classic Buffalo and served with Homemade Ranch, Carrots & Celery
      $14.95
    • Hummus & Pita

      hummus, roasted red pepper romesco, kalamata olives, honey drizzled feta, warm pita, assorted veggies
      $12.95
    • Shrimp Cocktail

      4 poached jumbo shrimp, sriracha cocktail sauce additional shrimp $3 per piece
      $13.95
    • Lil Caesar

      little gem lettuce, classic caesar dressing, brioche croutons & grated parmesan
      $8.95
    • House Salad

      $8.95
    • Parker House Rolls

      4 Warm Parker House Rolls topped with Melted Butter & Sea Salt. Served with Whipped Poppyseed Butter.
      $9.95

    Crab Cakes (D)

    We think they’re the Best Crab Cakes around! Using only Maryland Jumbo Lump Blue Crab & no filler. Served with french fries & choice of sauce.
    • Signature 9oz Crab Cake

      We think they’re the Best Crab Cakes around! Using only Maryland Jumbo Lump Blue Crab & no filler. Served with french fries & choice of sauce.
      $49.95
    • Double Signature Crab

      we think they’re the best crab cakes around! using only all jumbo lump blue crab & no filler. served with french fries & choice of sauce
      $84.95
    • Petite 4oz Crab Cake

      We think they’re the Best Crab Cakes around! Our Petite Crab Cakes use only Maryland Lump Blue Crab & no filler. Served with french fries & choice of sauce
      $27.95
    • Double Petite Crab Cakes

      We think they’re the Best Crab Cakes around! Our Petite Crab Cakes use only Maryland Lump Blue Crab & no filler. Served with french fries & choice of sauce
      $44.95
    • Vegan Crab Fritters

      Hearts of Palm, Bell Pepper, Vegan Mayo & Blend of Spices Fried Together like a Maryland Tradition. Made by our friends at DC Vegan. Served with Vegan Aioli & French Fries
      $24.95

    Entree Salads (D)

    • Crispy Shrimp Spago

      three jumbo fried shirmp, mango, jalapeno, carrots, cashews, yuzu vinaigrette, crispy wontons, lettuces
      $22.95
    • Salmon Avocado Caesar

      cherry tomatoes, hard boiled egg, sliced avocado, classic caesar dressing, romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons
      $21.95
    • Grilled Chicken Caesar

      fresh herb marinated chicken breast, cherry tomato, hard boiled egg, classic caesar dressing, parmesan
      $19.95
    • Fried Chicken Cobb

      buttermilk brined & double dipped fried chicken, tomato, hard boiled egg, cucumbers, onions & bacon on mixed lettuces. choice of honey mustard or fresh herb ranch
      $21.95
    • Big House Salad

      cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion, feta cheese, romaine lettuce, greek herb vinaigrette
      $12.95
    • Big Ceasar Salad

      $13.95

    Entrees (D)

    • Rio Crabcake Special

      $19.95
    • Za'atar Crusted North Atlantic Salmon

      Served with Lemony Orzo & Red Pepper Romesco.
      $27.95
    • Chesapeake Bay Catfish

      Line-caught Chespeake Bay Blue Catfish - cornmeal crusted & deep fried. Served with french fries, pickle & choice of sauce.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $23.95
    • Spicy Carolina Coast Shrimp & Grits

      Served with Cheesy Heirloom Grits.
      $22.95
    • Creamy Seafood Mac & Cheese

      Maryland Lump Blue Crab, NC Shrimp & Homemade Macaroni with a Ritz Crumb topping. Served with mixed greens.
      $28.95
    • NC Fried Jumbo Shrimp

      Battered & Fried NC Jumbo Shrimp. Served with choice of sauce, french fries & pickle.
      $22.95
    • Charley's Fry Basket

      Our Buttermilk Brined & Double Dipped Chicken Tenders, Battered & Fried Jumbo North Carolina Shrimp, and Cornmeal Crusted Chesapeake Bay Catfish. Served with choice of sauce, fries & pickle.
      $24.95
    • Chicken Tender Platter

      Buttermilk Brined & Double Dipped Chicken Tenders served with choice of sauce, French Fries, Colesalw & a Pickle.
      $19.95
    • Homemade Rigatoni alla Vodka

      Housemade Rigatoni in a Creamy Tomato Vodka Sauce with Melted Onion and Parmesan.
      $18.95
    • Huli Huli Pork Steak

      our signature 20 oz pork blade steak marinated in a soy-ginger huli huli sauce, chargrilled and topped with grilled pineapple and scallions. served with baked potato.
      $24.95
    • Steak Frites

      locally sourced 8 oz chef’s cut ‘petite tender’, french fries, mixed greens
      $32.95
    • 14oz NY Strip

      locally sourced and served with choice of side
      $44.95
    • Surf and Turf

      A Petite Filet Mignon and our 4oz Maryland Lump Crab Cake. Served with Grilled Asparagus & Baked Potato.
      $45.95
    • Filet Chesapeake

      Twin Filet Medallions topped with Creamy Crab & Spinach. Served with Grilled Asparagus & Baked Potato.
      $42.95
    • Double Dipped Chicken Tender Box (3pc)

      3 of our Buttermilk Brined and Double Dipped Tenders served with choice of Dipping Sauce & Hand Punched French Fries.
      $12.95

    Burgers and Sandwiches

    • Chuck's Double Smash Cheeseburger

      twin patties - locally sourced, white american, comeback sauce, pickles, hand punched french fries
      $17.95
    • The Cambridge Crab Cake Sandwich

      Our 4oz Maryland Lump Crab Cake with Remoulade Sauce, Tomato & Lettuce on a Local Potato Bun. Served with French Fries.
      $29.95
    • The Love Point Salmon BLT

      North Atlantic Salmon, Hardwood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Green Goddess on Local Sourdough. Served with French Fries.
      $21.95
    • Cape Charles Chicken Club

      Grilled Chicken Breast, Hardwood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Comeback Sauce on Triple Decker Sourdough. Served with French Fries.
      $17.95
    • Cove Point Grilled Chicken Sandwich

      Grilled Chicken Breast, Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Honey Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato & Red Onion on a Local Potato Bun. Served with French Fries.
      $17.95
    • Crisfield Fried Chicken Sammie

      Buttermilk Brined Fried Chicken, Comeback Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion on a Local Potato Bun. Served with French Fries.
      $16.95
    • The Rock Hall Fried Catfish Sammie

      Cornmeal Crusted Chesapeake Bay Catfish, Remoulade, Lettuce, Tomato & Red Onion on a Local Potato Bun. Served with French Fries.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.95
    • The Blackwater Buffalo

      Buttermilk Brined Fried Chicken Tenders, Buffalo Sauce, Coleslaw & Pickles on a Local Potato Bun. Served with French Fries.
      $17.95
    • Beyond Burger

      beyond burger, white american, comeback sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle, french fries
      $18.95
    • Vegetarian 'Crab Cake' Sandwich

      dc vegan's hearts of palm based 'crab cake', lettuce, tomato & vegan lemon aioli on a local potato bun
      $19.95

    Sides - CC

    • Side Fries

      $5.95
    • Side Coleslaw

      $3.95
    • Side Asparagus

      $6.95
    • Side Baked Potato

      $5.95
    • Side Spinach

      $5.95
    • Charley's Loaded Crabby Baked Potato

      $12.95

    Sauces & Condiments - CC

    • Sriracha Cocktail Sauce - CC

    • Classic Tartar Sauce - CC

    • Old Bay Comeback Sauce - CC

    • Spicy Remoulade - CC

    • Vegan Lemon Aioli - CC

    • Honey Mustard - CC

    • Ranch - CC

    • House Vinaigrette - CC

    • Caesar Dressing - CC

    • Greek Vinaigrette - CC

    • Yuzu Vinaigrette - CC

    • S/ Ketchup

    • S/ Mayo

    • S/ Yellow Mustard

    • S/ Dijon Mustard

    • S/ Green Goddess

      $0.95
    • S/ Russ's HOT Sauce

    • S/ Korean BBQ

    • No Sauce

    Kids Menu

    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      white american & griddled local sourdough. served with french fries & fresh fruit
      $6.95
    • Kids Tenders

      with french fries & fresh fruit
      $9.95
    • Kids Rigatoni w butter

      with french fries & fresh fruit
      $8.95
    • Kids Rgiatoni w Marinara

      with french fries & fresh fruit
      $8.95
    • Kids Mac

      homemade oversized macaroni, all the cheeses. served with french fries & fresh fruit
      $8.95
    • Kids Burger

      locally sourced single smash burger on a local potato bun. served with french fries & fresh fruit
      $7.95
    • Kids Cheese Burger

      locally sourced single smash burger topped with white american on a local potato bun. served with french fries & fresh fruit
      $8.95
    • Kids Filet

      a locally sourced petite (4oz) filet mignon. served with french fries & fresh fruit
      $17.95
    • Kids Salmon

      north atlantic salmon, lightly seasoned and broiled. served with french fries & fresh fruit
      $13.99
    • Kids Soda

      $1.95
    • Kids Apple Juice

      OUT OF STOCK
      $1.95
    • Kids Lemonade

      $3.95
    • Kids Ice Tea

      $1.95
    • Kids Milk

      $1.95
    • Kids Strawberry Daquiri

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.95
    • Kids Ice Cream

      $2.95
    • Kids Hot Fudge

      $4.95

    Dessert

    • Key Lime Pie

      $8.95
    • Double Chocolate Cake

      $12.95
    • Coconut Cake

      $12.95
    • Carrot Cake Special

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.95

    Brunch

    Appetizers (B)

    • Five Spice Pork

      korean bbq sauce, yuzu vinaigrette & sliced jalapeno
      $13.95
    • Charley's WIngs

      A Half Dozen Wings in your choice of Harissa Hot Honey or Classic Buffalo and served with Homemade Ranch, Carrots & Celery
      $14.95
    • Cheddar Old Bay Biscuits

      baked crispy on the outside & creamy on the inside served in cast iron with whipped poppyseed honey butter
      $11.95
    • Hummus & Pita

      hummus, roasted red pepper romesco, kalamata olives, honey drizzled feta, warm pita, assorted veggies
      $12.95
    • Maryland Crab & Artichoke Dip

      our creamy blend of maryland lump crab, artichoke hearts & spinach. served with toasted sesame baguette.
      $18.95
    • Lil Caesar

      little gem lettuce, classic caesar dressing, brioche croutons & grated parmesan
      $8.95
    • House Salad

      $8.95
    • Shrimp Cocktail

      4 poached jumbo shrimp, sriracha cocktail sauce additional shrimp $3 per piece
      $13.95

    Brunch Entree

    • Classic Breakfast

      $16.95
    • Belgian Waffle

      $9.95
    • Chicken & Waffles

      $21.95
    • Chesapeake Benedict

      $25.95
    • Baja Benedict

      $16.95
    • Morning Glory Burger

      $18.95
    • Waffle Stack

      $19.95

    Brunch Sides

    • Regular Toast

      $3.25
    • Crispy Bacon

      $5.00
    • Extra Egg

      $3.25
    • Hash Browns

      $6.00
    • Apple Cider Donuts

      $8.00

    Crab Cakes & Fry Baskets (B)

    • Signature 9oz Crab Cake

      We think they’re the Best Crab Cakes around! Using only Maryland Jumbo Lump Blue Crab & no filler. Served with french fries & choice of sauce.
      $49.95
    • Petite 4oz Crab Cake

      We think they’re the Best Crab Cakes around! Our Petite Crab Cakes use only Maryland Lump Blue Crab & no filler. Served with french fries & choice of sauce
      $27.95
    • Double Petite Crab Cakes

      We think they’re the Best Crab Cakes around! Our Petite Crab Cakes use only Maryland Lump Blue Crab & no filler. Served with french fries & choice of sauce
      $44.95
    • Vegan Crab Fritters

      Hearts of Palm, Bell Pepper, Vegan Mayo & Blend of Spices Fried Together like a Maryland Tradition. Made by our friends at DC Vegan. Served with Vegan Aioli & French Fries
      $24.95
    • 3 Tender Basket

      our soon-to-be-famous tenders are buttermilk brined, double dipped & served with ranch or honey mustard and french fries.
      $18.95
    • Double Dipped Chicken Tenders (4pc)

      our soon-to-be-famous tenders are buttermilk brined, double dipped & served with ranch or honey mustard and french fries.
      $23.90
    • Cornmeal Crusted Fried Catfish

      line-caught chespeake bay blue catfish, cornmeal crusted & deep fried. served with french fries, pickle & choice of sauce.
      $23.95
    • Fried Jumbo Shrimp

      butterflied, battered & fried jumbo shrimp. served with choice of sauce, french fries & pickle.
      $22.95
    • Tenders & Shrimp Basket

      our buttermilk brined & double dipped chicken tenders with butterflied, battered & fried jumbo shrimp. served with choice of sauce, fries & pickle.
      $21.95
    • Fried Catfish & Shrimp Basket

      line-caught maryland, cornmeal crusted catfish with butterflied, battered & fried jumbo shrimp. served with choice of sauce, fries & pickle.
      $24.95
    • Surf and Surf

      choice of crab cake plus 3 jumbo fried shrimp, smashed potatoes & choice of side
      $53.00
    • Surf and Turf

      choice of crab cake plus petite filet mignon, smashed potatoes & choice of side
      $57.00

    Entree Salads & Bowls (B)

    • Fried Chicken Cobb

      buttermilk brined & double dipped fried chicken, tomato, hard boiled egg, cucumbers, onions & bacon on mixed lettuces. choice of honey mustard or fresh herb ranch
      $21.95
    • Crispy Shrimp Spago

      three jumbo fried shirmp, mango, jalapeno, carrots, cashews, yuzu vinaigrette, crispy wontons, lettuces
      $22.95
    • Coconut Tofu Spago - Vegan

      coconut tofu, mango, jalapeno, carrots, cashews, yuzu vinaigrette, crispy wontons, lettuces
      $21.00
    • Salmon Avocado Caesar

      cherry tomatoes, hard boiled egg, sliced avocado, classic caesar dressing, romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons
      $21.95
    • Grilled Chicken Caesar

      fresh herb marinated chicken breast, cherry tomato, hard boiled egg, classic caesar dressing, parmesan
      $19.95
    • Big House Salad

      cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion, feta cheese, romaine lettuce, greek herb vinaigrette
      $12.95
    • Coconut Tofu Bowl - Vegan

      coconut breaded & fried tofu, mango, jalapeno, green beans & carrots on top of jasmine rice
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.00
    • Ahi Tuna Bowl

      ahi tuna, mango, jalapeno, green beans & carrots on top of jasmine rice
      OUT OF STOCK
      $23.00

    Hand-Cut Steaks (B)

    • Steak Frites - CC

      locally sourced 8 oz chef’s cut ‘petite tender’, french fries, mixed greens
      $33.00
    • 12oz NY Strip

      locally sourced and served with choice of side
      $39.00
    • Filet Chesapeake

      Twin Filet Medallions topped with Creamy Crab & Spinach. Served with Grilled Asparagus & Baked Potato.
      $42.95
    • 14oz Ribeye

      locally sourced and served with choice of side
      OUT OF STOCK
      $49.00

    Entrees (B)

    • Homemade Rigatoni alla Vodka

      Housemade Rigatoni in a Creamy Tomato Vodka Sauce with Melted Onion and Parmesan.
      $18.95
    • Creamy Seafood Mac & Cheese

      Maryland Lump Blue Crab, NC Shrimp & Homemade Macaroni with a Ritz Crumb topping. Served with mixed greens.
      $28.95
    • Huli Huli Pork Steak

      our signature 20 oz pork blade steak marinated in a soy-ginger huli huli sauce, chargrilled and topped with grilled pineapple and scallions. served with baked potato.
      $24.95
    • Za'atar Crusted North Atlantic Salmon

      Served with Lemony Orzo & Red Pepper Romesco.
      $27.95
    • Chicken Chesapeake

      our fresh herb marinated chicken breast topped with creamy crab imperial, broiled in cast iron & served with jumbo asparagus & smashed potatoes
      $35.00

    Burgers and Sandwiches (B)

    • Chuck's Double Smash Cheeseburger

      twin patties - locally sourced, white american, comeback sauce, pickles, hand punched french fries
      $17.95
    • The Love Point Salmon BLT

      North Atlantic Salmon, Hardwood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Green Goddess on Local Sourdough. Served with French Fries.
      $21.95
    • Cape Charles Chicken Club

      Grilled Chicken Breast, Hardwood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Comeback Sauce on Triple Decker Sourdough. Served with French Fries.
      $17.95
    • Beyond Burger

      beyond burger, white american, comeback sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle, french fries
      $18.95
    • Vegetarian 'Crab Cake' Sandwich

      dc vegan's hearts of palm based 'crab cake', lettuce, tomato & vegan lemon aioli on a local potato bun
      $19.95

    Sides (B)

    • Side Fries

      $5.95
    • Side Asparagus

      $6.95
    • Side Coleslaw

      $3.95
    • Parker House Rolls

      Served with Whipped Poppyseed Butter
      $4.00
    • House Salad

      $8.95
    • Tomatoes & Cucumbers - CC

      $6.00

    Sauces & Condiments (B)

    • Sriracha Cocktail Sauce - CC

    • Classic Tartar Sauce - CC

    • Old Bay Comeback Sauce - CC

    • Spicy Remoulade - CC

    • Vegan Lemon Aioli - CC

    • Honey Mustard - CC

    • Ranch - CC

    • House Vinaigrette - CC

    • Caesar Dressing - CC

    • Greek Vinaigrette - CC

    • Yuzu Vinaigrette - CC

    • S/ Ketchup

    • S/ Mayo

    • S/ Yellow Mustard

    • S/ Dijon Mustard

    • S/ Green Goddess

      $0.95
    • S/ Russ's HOT Sauce

    • S/ Korean BBQ


    Frozen Drinks

    • Frozen Pina Colada Alcoholic

      $12.95
    • Frozen Margarita

      $12.95
    • Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri

      $7.95+
    • Virgin Pina Colada

      $5.95+
    • Virgin Frozen Lemonade

      $5.95+

    Family Meals (Feeds 3 to 5)

    Family Meals

    • Double Dipped Chicken Tender Family Meal

      A Dozen of Our Buttermilk Brined & Double Dipped Chicken Tenders served with choice of sauce, parker house rolls and two large sides.
      $39.00
    • MD Lump Crab Cake Dinner Family Meal

      Six Maryland Lump Crab Cakes (4oz ea) served with choice of sauce, parker house rolls and two large sides.
      $129.00
    • Broiled Salmon Family Dinner

      Four 5oz Portions of North Atlantic Salmon served with choice of sauce, parker house rolls and two large sides.
      $59.00
    • Cornmeal Crusted Fried Catfish 'Fingers' Family Meal

      A Dozen of Buttermilk Brined & Cornmeal Crusted Fried Catfish Fingers - line caught in Maryland! Served with choice of sauce, parker house rolls & two large sides.
      $47.00
    • Half & Half Chicken & Catfish Tenders

      Half Dozen Chicken Tenders & Half Dozen Catfish Fingers served with choice of sauce, parker house rolls & two large sides.
      $45.00
    • Crab Cakes & Chicken Tender Family Meal

      Two Petite MD Lump Crab Cakes (4oz ea) & a Half Dozen of Our Buttermilk Brined & Double Dipped Chicken Tenders served with choice of sauce, parker house rolls and two large sides.
      $79.00

    All hours
    Sunday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Monday10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday10:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday10:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Charley is a Chesapeake Chophouse serving casual coastal fare inspired by the eastern shore. We offer one of the best crab cakes around, plus bay oysters, smashburgers, (almost) famous double dipped tenders, locally sourced steaks and round the clock orange crushes. The summer never ends at Charley, located on the Rio lakefront.

    Location

    9811 Washingtonian Blvd., Rio Lakefront, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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