home of world famous

crab cakes

tenders & smash burgers

Charley Chesapeake Chophouse is a Chesapeake Bay-inspired restaurant and bar bringing coastal vibes to MoCo at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg, MD. Known for the best crab cakes in the area, our menu also features hand-cut locally sourced steaks, double smashburgers, twice-dipped chicken tenders, and a daily selection of fresh raw oysters.

Join us for the best happy hour in Gaithersburg with an Orange Crush menu & our signature Old Fashioned. Whether you’re looking for casual, family-friendly waterfront dining, a fun night out with friends, or a taste of the eastern shore, Charley has something for everyone — grab your flip flops and come on by!

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Group of friends celebrating with drinks at an outdoor restaurant by a lake

BEST HAPPY HOUR

IN MOCO

Happy hour done right. Come for the crushes, stay for the oysters, wings and big draft pours, all at a price that can’t be beat. We’re calling it: best happy hour in town. See you 3-6 pm Tuesday-Friday (and ALL NIGHT LONG Monday).”

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REAL HEROS BRING

CRAB CAKES

Whether you need a show-stopper for a party, you want to impress the in-laws at your next family event, or you simply just don’t feel like cooking, Charley’s crab cakes are the answer. From 1 oz bites to 9 oz crab “bombs,” our crab cakes-to-go bring you instant hero status any time of year.

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Private event space covered outdoor heated private dining room in Gaithersburg MD

HOST YOUR PARTY

AT CHARLEY

Whether for your next birthday party, business dinner, graduation celebration, or special occasion, our Florida Room is the best private dining room in Gaithersburg — located right on the water at MoCo’s Rio Lakefront.
It is the premiere location for your next event, so what are you waiting for? Book today!

LET'S GET PLANNING!

GETTING HERE

We can be a bit difficult to find on your first visit. Charley is located on the Rio Lakefront and is not visible from the road.

We recommend parking in the garage to the right of Zips near Guapo’s. Park and take the stairs or escalator down into the mall & Boardwalk level. We are located across from the AMC movie theater & Silver Diner.

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