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Charley Chesapeake Chophouse is a Chesapeake Bay-inspired restaurant and bar bringing coastal vibes to MoCo at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg, MD. Known for a signature no filler jumbo lump crab cake (featuring MD blue crab), our menu also features hand-cut locally sourced steaks, double smashburgers, twice-dipped chicken tenders, fresh local seafood, and a daily selection of oysters.

Join us for the BEST HAPPY HOUR in Gaithersburg with $8 cocktails and great deals on bites. Plus try our newly launched Progressive Oyster Hour daily at the bar: oysters start at just 50¢ at 2 pm (!) and stay discounted until 6 pm. 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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An assortment of food including fries, fried chicken, a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and cheese, pita bread, a small salad with tomatoes and cucumbers, fried eggs, and drinks in mason jars with ice, on a table.

BEST HAPPY HOUR

IN MOCO

Offered Tuesday - Friday 3-6 PM
All Night Long Monday

$8 cocktails
$1-2 Off Beer & Wine
Discounted Select Appetizers
$10 Fry Baskets and Smash Burgers
$30 3-course dinner

CHECK OUT OUR HAPPY HOUR

A tray of freshly shucked oysters on ice with lemon wedges, a fork, and small bowls of cocktail sauce. In the background, there are bowls of French fries, buffalo chicken wings, and a cocktail with a dried lemon slice.

PROGRESSIVE OYSTER HOUR

Join us every day from 2–6 PM at the bar. The earlier you start, the better the deal. Oysters start at 50¢ !*

For our night owls, prices drop at 8PM for a late night oyster hour.

(*certain limitations apply.)

CHECK OUT OUR OYSTER HOUR

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REAL HEROS BRING

CRAB CAKES

Perfect for parties, large events, family dinners, or just a night off, Charley’s Maryland jumbo lump crab cakes bring instant wow.

From bite-size to jumbo “crab bombs,” they’re ready-to-go and are sure to make you the hero no matter the occasion.

ORDER YOURS TODAY!

A sunlit indoor restaurant or event space with long tables set with white tablecloths, plates, glasses, napkins, and candles, surrounded by white and yellow chairs with patterned cushions, and decorated with hanging plants and string lights, featuring large glass windows and doors.

HOST YOUR PARTY

AT CHARLEY

Whether you’re planning a birthday party, business dinner, graduation celebration, or special event, the Florida Room at Charley Chesapeake is the top private dining venue in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Located on the waterfront at MoCo’s Rio Lakefront, our Florida Room offers a stunning setting for any occasion. Make your next event unforgettable—book your private dining experience today!

LET'S GET PLANNING!

Baked cheesy dish with herbs on a checkered paper, lemon slices and a fork.

Cooked steak sliced on a plate with a side of mixed greens salad and French fries, alongside a glass of beer and salt and pepper shakers.

Basket of fried shrimp and French fries with a small cup of ketchup, lemon wedge, and hot sauce bottle on a textured surface.

Plate of French fries, a piece of cooked fish topped with sauce, two lemon halves, a small bowl of coleslaw, and a cocktail with an orange slice on a striped blue and white tablecloth.

A tray of raw oysters on ice with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce, with a hand squeezing lemon over an oyster. In the background, there are shrimp, French fries with a side of ketchup, buffalo chicken wings, and a lemon drop martini.

A basket of spicy chicken wings with a side of ranch dipping sauce, a glass of beer, and a can of National Bohemian beer.

A white plate with a baked casserole, grilled asparagus, and a half grilled lemon. A glass of water with lemon slices is in the background, along with a white and blue striped cloth.

Various baskets of fried chicken, French fries, and a burger on a nautical-themed table, with soft drinks and condiments.

Close-up of a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, melted cheese, a beef patty, and a toasted bun, secured with a skewer. French fries and a pickle spear are on the side, all in a metal basket with blue and white checkered paper.

A plate with a waffle topped with fried chicken, accompanied by a cup of coffee, a bowl of ice cream, and a glass of red beverage on a blue tiled table.

A meal served on a black cast iron skillet with roasted chicken tenders, asparagus, a lemon half, and a cheesy potato casserole. A separate blue plate of Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, croutons, and grated cheese is also visible, plus a glass of

Skillet of four baked chicken breasts with breaded coating, topped with a dollop of butter or sauce, on a blue and white striped cloth, with glasses of water in the background.

A breakfast plate with two sunny side up eggs, toast, bacon, and fried potatoes on a blue table. A cup of coffee, a small container of cream, and a sugar packet holder are in the background.

Assorted dishes including fried chicken, naan bread, a burger with lettuce and tomato, French fries, coleslaw, scrambled eggs, a yellow drink, and a pink drink, served on a table with checkered paper

A cast iron skillet with cooked steak, green asparagus, a baked potato, and a lemon half. There is a glass of beer in the top right corner, salt and pepper shakers in the background, and silverware on a blue and white striped cloth.

Stack of sugar-coated donuts on a wire rack with a light blue tiled background.

A decorative blue and white patterned bowl containing two poached eggs topped with hollandaise sauce, served over a mixed greens salad with breaded veggie patties, potato wedges, and a slice of crispy French fry.

A basket of buffalo chicken wings with a side of ranch dipping sauce, a glass of beer, and a can of soda on a table.