The Charles, gay restaurant in Dallas
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The Charles

Google (868) 4.7
Tripadvisor (68) 4.5
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1632 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
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Price Range
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About this place The Charles

The Charles is an upscale restaurant on Market Center Boulevard in the Dallas Design District, with a menu that leans Italian: pastas, whole fish such as branzino, and big Caesar salads come up again and again in reviews. It is a gay-friendly mainstream restaurant, not a gay venue. Expect a dressed-up crowd and a dining room that gets noisy at peak hours; it has a reputation as a scene as much as a dinner spot. Prices sit in the mid-to-upper range and valet parking is part of the routine. It rates 4.7 on Google from about 870 reviews. Book ahead for weekend evenings.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.7
★★★★★
868 reviews

Based on 868 Google reviews.

Matt Hurst Aug 2026
★★★★★
Andrew Tauhert Aug 2026
★★★★★

The perfect spot for my wife and I to celebrate our our anniversary. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. They made us feel so special. I will definitely be going back. Very special to thanks to Blake - one of the best waiters I've ever had. Ask for Blake on your visit.

Cameron McDonald Aug 2026
★★★★★

What an amazing experience! We have been wanting to visit The Charles for a while and took the opportunity for DFW Restaurant week to do it. We arrived and were greeted by a very cheery team of hosts who offered a warm welcome and were seated in a lovely booth. The vibe here is off the charts and it is an intimate setting. I truly wish I had caught our servers name because she was outstanding. She said she has been on the team for 4 years but she had all the enthusiasm of it being her first night! She was so knowledgeable about the dishes and her great spirit was a boon to our dining experience. We had several items on this visit - The Focaccia the Classic Way, Carrot and Burrata, Bluefin Tuna Crudo, Summer Tomato Panzanella, Spicy Creste di Gallo, Oysters, Wagyu Short Rib, Olive Oil Cake, and Chocolate Cake. The Wagyu Short rib was a highlight being incredibly flavorful and tender, no knife needed here! The Carrots and Burrata was also amazing and something I would get anytime I return. We did feel the Focaccia had a good flavor, but heads up that it is definitely not Focaccia in a traditional sense and had the same texture as a large chip and the dish overall was reminiscent of a quesadilla. Overall this is one of the most fun and highest quality dining establishments in DFW. Highly Reccommended!

David K Aug 2026
★★★★☆

Great place for date night or just having dinner with friends. Service is impeccable. Don’t skip out on their twist on Old Fashioned. So smooth and delicious. Even my wife said she would get one next time. Reason for the 4 stars is steak was a bit over cooked for medium rare.

James Aug 2026
★★★★★

My wife and I made a reservation here for our anniversary dinner and couldn't have been more pleased. From management, servers, chefs, and bartenders. The food was absolutely delicious and service top tier. I highly recommend!

Chris K Aug 2026
★★★★★

Not typically one to leave reviews, but after the phenomenal service and food, it felt very appropriate. Our server, Jessie, gave us the best service we've ever experienced. She paid attention to the little details remembering our names, taking note of our conversations, and even surprising us with a note signed by the staff after we mentioned we have a baby on the way, along with a stuffed animal. The food was amazing as well, and the entire experience made for a truly memorable evening. Thank you for the outstanding service tonight!

Karthik D. Aug 2026
★★★★★

First time here, great service and menu.

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Last updated on 14 November 2026

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