Restaurants in Frederick
Best Restaurants
Korean • $$
American • $$
“Food is very good. Ask for Barry, when you dine in. He is an excellent server, with a wonderful “tableside manner” and a great sense of humor!!!”
Seafood • $$
“My wife and I had dinner here in celebration of our 51st wedding anniversary. Our dinner was excellent as well as Nadine's drink recommendation which was a hit. Nadine provided great service and was very welcoming. We enjoyed her great conversation and attentiveness. She made our anniversary even more special. We will definitely be returning soon.”
Italian • $$
“I had an amazing experience at this restaurant ( I think my favorite restaurant ) yesterday . I had to change the time of my reservation while already at the restaurant due to late arrival of the others in my group. They graciously switched the reservation . Enrico was very helpful with a few other concerns I had about my group. The bartender was friendly and made an amazing drink while I waited for my company to arrive . Our waiter Marcello was wonderful and the food was melt in your mouth delicious ! They also have gluten free pasta and pizza dough in case someone in your group is gluten free. Can’t say enough about this restaurant that makes you feel like you are part of the family !”
Italian • $$
“First time there, the food was delicious. Best we've had in years. The arancini were crispy and hot with a delicious tomato sauce. I had shrimp arrabbiata. Fantastic. Andrea had the mushroom ravioli. That was an earthy, tasty treat pack with mushrooms. Love the cafe style. Will go back as often as we can.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
American • $$$
“We frequent Dutches Daughters quite frequently, the service is exceptional the staff are superb and the food is incredible. Can’t wait to see you all again soon!”
American • $$
“one of our favorites and has been since opening. Great cocktails, apps, meals and desserts. we like eating at the bar or dining room. glad to have them in our community.”
American • $$$
“Amazing food and drinks! Great service especially from our server Frankie! Fabulous in every way”
Restaurants with Delivery
Mediterranean • $
“We ordered catering for a party -they delivered and it was outstanding! The best catering we've ordered! They sent generous portions and everything was fresh. We did chicken and falafel with 7 toppings and 3 sauces. It was perfect for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans! Had something for all.”
Seafood • $$
“My wife and I had dinner here in celebration of our 51st wedding anniversary. Our dinner was excellent as well as Nadine's drink recommendation which was a hit. Nadine provided great service and was very welcoming. We enjoyed her great conversation and attentiveness. She made our anniversary even more special. We will definitely be returning soon.”
Italian • $$
“I had an amazing experience at this restaurant ( I think my favorite restaurant ) yesterday . I had to change the time of my reservation while already at the restaurant due to late arrival of the others in my group. They graciously switched the reservation . Enrico was very helpful with a few other concerns I had about my group. The bartender was friendly and made an amazing drink while I waited for my company to arrive . Our waiter Marcello was wonderful and the food was melt in your mouth delicious ! They also have gluten free pasta and pizza dough in case someone in your group is gluten free. Can’t say enough about this restaurant that makes you feel like you are part of the family !”
Italian • $$
“First time there, the food was delicious. Best we've had in years. The arancini were crispy and hot with a delicious tomato sauce. I had shrimp arrabbiata. Fantastic. Andrea had the mushroom ravioli. That was an earthy, tasty treat pack with mushrooms. Love the cafe style. Will go back as often as we can.”
Salvadoran • $
“Genial todos muy amables comida muy deliciosa las pupusas súper deliciosas ,las sopas exquisitas ,todo muy fresco y higiénico se los recomiendo al 100% venga visítenos y no se arrepentíra toda esta QUE CHIVO VOS”
Venezuelan • $
“Wonderful food, fast and friendly service. If you can't have gluten try this! Leftover King arepa made for a good breakfast too. Yum!😋”
Italian • $
“Stopped after a day of soccer games. We ordered two pies to share with our party of 4 - Supreme Italiano and a Margeritha. Pies were huge!!! Freshly made in a wood fire oven. Great service and value!! Spacious indoor and outdoor seating!! Highly recommend!!!”
Vietnamese • $
“Hidden gem: just go try for yourself before Washingtonian lists it and you won't be able to secure a table! Best Vietnamese food in Maryland as other stated and great service, clean. Can't expect anything more! We ordered several dishes, but the crispy noodles stood out. Will be back often.”
American • $$$
“We frequent Dutches Daughters quite frequently, the service is exceptional the staff are superb and the food is incredible. Can’t wait to see you all again soon!”
American • $$
“one of our favorites and has been since opening. Great cocktails, apps, meals and desserts. we like eating at the bar or dining room. glad to have them in our community.”
Family • $
“We went to Motherland restaurant today for the first time. Sabina prepares food that tastes great. Both vegan and meat and fish dishes are available. Herbs and spices and healthy oils create a potpourri of wonderful flavors and create a satisfying meal without the use of salt. Vegans now have a new choice for flavorful meals.”
Bakery • $$
“love these cookies ? however, the crumbl backrooms vibe is not inviting, i hate that when there’s large crowds you just feel like you’re trapped in a psychological horror movie. the mini 6 pack is perfect, i like a large cookie too don’t get me wrong but getting the small ones makes me feel like i can eat a whole one without guilt and stop easier than with a gigantic one.”
Steak House • $$
“A great server wonderful server! Politie and knowledgable.....”
New American • $$$
“Long post ahead, warning! I walked in around 9 pm and the hostess didn't bat an eye at my dining alone, and didn't say anything about it, which I appreciate. I was seated right away with no problems and immediately got a chance to look over the menu. I will admit, it took a little bit longer than expected for my waiter to come over, but as a lone diner I sort of expected that. I looked like I was waiting for someone, I'm sure. The look and feel of the place was very upscale, but they didn't have any problems with me walking in wearing a nerdy t-shirt. I was seated in this cute little booth for 2 with curtains on the side so, if I wanted a more private dinner, I could have it. It was a cute touch! The restaurant also offered patio dining and since it's by the creek, that would have been a downright charming experience were it not the usual Maryland summer. Despite having a bar, the restaurant was respectably quiet and low-key, making it an easy dining experience. I wasn't in the mood for something wild, and this place really hit the nail on the head. My first waiter Kevin, however, was the picture of polite helpfulness. He answered all of my questions, made some wonderful suggestions, and was incredibly pleasant to talk to. I was delighted to find out that this place takes part in DC restaurant week, so I was able to take part in that promotion. Under a suggestion from Kevin, I ordered a glass of their moscato (I wanted something light and sweet), and the wine was so good I brought home a whole bottle. Not really on them, but it does reflect their excellent selection. Dinner itself was delicious. The red pepper soup was refreshing and flavorful, without being too filling. The steak I ordered was cooked to perfection and was flavored in the perfect way to make the actual flavor of the meat shine. The potatoes were both light and fluffy, but also had the little chunks of potato that I prefer in my mashed. The best part was desert. About halfway through my appetizer, Kevin introduced my other waiter, Maddy, who took over after he went home. She was as much of a delight as he was, and made possibly the best recommendation of the night. Desert was this blackberry tart that I did not have room for but could not put down. Gooey and crumbly all at once, with a warm center that was almost caramel-y even though it was fruit based. Topped with a light cream to balance it all out, it was absolutely delicious. I will be thinking of that tart all day tomorrow. The prices on the menu were a little high, but I wouldn't go so far to say they were unreasonable. If I had wanted a cheaper option, I could have gone to any chain restaurant ever. In the grand scheme of downtown Frederick, with it's many small businesses and one of a kind dining experiences, I think this was reasonable. For reference, a lot of meals were between $20 and $30, but a good steak is almost always $30+. Despite the price, I had an exceptional dining experience, and would 100% recommend this place to anyone looking for upscale dining, without the upscale requirements.”
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American • $$$
“Amazing food and drinks! Great service especially from our server Frankie! Fabulous in every way”
New American • $$$
“Long post ahead, warning! I walked in around 9 pm and the hostess didn't bat an eye at my dining alone, and didn't say anything about it, which I appreciate. I was seated right away with no problems and immediately got a chance to look over the menu. I will admit, it took a little bit longer than expected for my waiter to come over, but as a lone diner I sort of expected that. I looked like I was waiting for someone, I'm sure. The look and feel of the place was very upscale, but they didn't have any problems with me walking in wearing a nerdy t-shirt. I was seated in this cute little booth for 2 with curtains on the side so, if I wanted a more private dinner, I could have it. It was a cute touch! The restaurant also offered patio dining and since it's by the creek, that would have been a downright charming experience were it not the usual Maryland summer. Despite having a bar, the restaurant was respectably quiet and low-key, making it an easy dining experience. I wasn't in the mood for something wild, and this place really hit the nail on the head. My first waiter Kevin, however, was the picture of polite helpfulness. He answered all of my questions, made some wonderful suggestions, and was incredibly pleasant to talk to. I was delighted to find out that this place takes part in DC restaurant week, so I was able to take part in that promotion. Under a suggestion from Kevin, I ordered a glass of their moscato (I wanted something light and sweet), and the wine was so good I brought home a whole bottle. Not really on them, but it does reflect their excellent selection. Dinner itself was delicious. The red pepper soup was refreshing and flavorful, without being too filling. The steak I ordered was cooked to perfection and was flavored in the perfect way to make the actual flavor of the meat shine. The potatoes were both light and fluffy, but also had the little chunks of potato that I prefer in my mashed. The best part was desert. About halfway through my appetizer, Kevin introduced my other waiter, Maddy, who took over after he went home. She was as much of a delight as he was, and made possibly the best recommendation of the night. Desert was this blackberry tart that I did not have room for but could not put down. Gooey and crumbly all at once, with a warm center that was almost caramel-y even though it was fruit based. Topped with a light cream to balance it all out, it was absolutely delicious. I will be thinking of that tart all day tomorrow. The prices on the menu were a little high, but I wouldn't go so far to say they were unreasonable. If I had wanted a cheaper option, I could have gone to any chain restaurant ever. In the grand scheme of downtown Frederick, with it's many small businesses and one of a kind dining experiences, I think this was reasonable. For reference, a lot of meals were between $20 and $30, but a good steak is almost always $30+. Despite the price, I had an exceptional dining experience, and would 100% recommend this place to anyone looking for upscale dining, without the upscale requirements.”
Italian • $$
“This is a new restaurant that is still working out the kinks. There was some confusion at the host/hostess stand about who was being seated where. Service was decent for a new place but still it was a little slow. The food was quite good. One of us had Chicken Marsala which was very good but it didn't have a traditional marsala sauce. Whatever it was, it was tasty. The other had Veal Parm. It was also quite good but the pasta sauce had an unusual flavor that was slightly off-putting We would be happy to return and try some other dishes but for one factor: Fox News on the TV in the bar. Watch it at home if you like but don't make me watch it.”
Asian • $
“Honestly, the best Chinese restaurant experience I’ve ever had! And it’s more than just Chinese! Everything was absolutely delicious and the staff was so welcoming and friendly! Our toddler was welcomed and he loved the food too! We will definitely be back and we will bring friends!”
“Outstanding restaurant, great service . Everyone from the student server to the professors on duty had a wonderful service . The food was great . The environment was awesome. I highly recommend!”
American • $$
“The food was delicious. We do appreciated Dominic! He was attentive, polite, knew what we needed before we knew. He kept the tea filled. A very nice young man that was so good at his job. The bill was a little more than I am used to having to pay separately for a salad. Other steak places include the salad. The steak was excellent. Baked potato needed more topping , slightly dry. Dominic was the icing on our visit. I’m”
American • $$
“We found this place while visiting in the area and looking for something nice. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly. The food was nothing short of amazing.”
Latin American • $$
“My husband and I hosted a group of 30 at Mariachi. The staff was wonderful to work with, attentive, and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back! Thank you for making our visit to see our son and his tennis team a great experience. We enjoyed it so much.”
Barbecue • $
“Went to the olney location for the first time for my dad’s birthday yesterday. This place is awesome. The ribs are some of the best I’ve ever had. Ton of meat and it falls right off the bone. We had 3 racks between 4 adults and 3 kids and I’m eating leftovers tonight again. I give it a 5 out of 5 . Go here and eat!!!”
Spanish • $$
“i like so much visit this restaurant because i love valenciana paella thank you.”
Seafood • $$$
“ITS SO GOOD...SO GOOD. I've been driving past it for years...literally years, decided to go with a friend. We ordered a massive quantity of food, everything was cooked superbly. The server was a blast, place was rocking, pretty much everyone was eating crabs. Will definitely be back with a big group!”
24 Hour Restaurants
Breakfast • $
“Our waiter John was awesome! We stopped in at 1am, that young man was jumping through hoops to make everyone’s experience great! The food was too notch! We will definitely stop here again!”
Breakfast • $
“I visited this Waffle House online, and though I didn't get the human, in person, experience at this one.
I am sure, as all Waffle Houses that I've been to, the service is excellent, and the food can't be beat.
If you're skeptical of reviews, of online experiences only, then I suggest that you stop in this one, and try it for yourself.
I dare anyone to prove me wrong. I would also appreciate and back feed.”
Fast Food • $
“Not a big fan of the redesign. Only one double sided booth in the whole place. No drink dispensers. Small playspot inside. Colors are not warm. Glad I usually drive thru...and they are still the best at that!”
Fast Food • $
“Took the survey and it asked what could be improved but never asked what was excellent. One simple name... NJ! Hands down he is the reason I come back to this location. Always friendly and has a giant smile on his face. I can not stress enough how much of a delight he is. I wish I could have written in the survey how fantastic he is because I feel like everyone complains about things so much these days it's rare when people have a good report! He deserves to be recognized for his excellent job!”
Fast Food • $
“I’m not one to review a fast food restaurant but this is by far the best McDonald’s I’ve ever been to and every single time the food is hot and fresh and quick! Customer service is great too!”
Fast Food • $
“Very clean, very nice morning staff. Everyone and every part of this establishment worked as a well oiled machine. I was very impressed by McDonald's standards so to speak 😂 Everyone is respectful and just happy.”
Italian • $$
“This is a new restaurant that is still working out the kinks. There was some confusion at the host/hostess stand about who was being seated where. Service was decent for a new place but still it was a little slow. The food was quite good. One of us had Chicken Marsala which was very good but it didn't have a traditional marsala sauce. Whatever it was, it was tasty. The other had Veal Parm. It was also quite good but the pasta sauce had an unusual flavor that was slightly off-putting We would be happy to return and try some other dishes but for one factor: Fox News on the TV in the bar. Watch it at home if you like but don't make me watch it.”
Seafood • $$
“Outstanding food. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. Best crab cakes in Frederick. If you haven't been, you are missing out.”
Takeout Restaurants
Bakery • $
“This is by far one of the best bakeries I've been too everything was fresh and very tasty.I Drove all from Hagerstown in the rain to try this place and it was well worth it..You do have to get there early before they sell out..The customer service was the best I have seen for a small business I highly recommend going here and check out their rotating menu because they have monthly specials and seasonal treats..This is a Must Try!!!”
Barbecue • $
“We had mission cater my son’s graduation party and let me tell you what a wonderful experience from initial quote to the end of the party! Kyla and Kayla in the catering department were so professional and great to work with on getting everything we needed for the party. We decided to add a seasonal dessert after placing original order and the process was seamless! When we arrived at the Frederick location everything was packed up and ready to go. However we realized that the dessert wasn’t on the order and I was able to provide confirmation of the change to original order. That’s when the Frederick team immediately took action and told me they would have to make the dessert fresh as it is not their current seasonal dessert. They took down the address of the party and my phone number and about an hour later Pitmaster Juan showed up with the fresh peach cobbler and even an extra quart on the house!! Thank you mission bbq Frederick and the catering crew for your swift action in making everything delicious and wonderful experience!! You all are amazing!!!”
Steak House • $$
“A great server wonderful server! Politie and knowledgable.....”
Pizza • $
“friendly service and willingness to deliver even at inconvenient times.”
Coffee Shops • $
“The brewing processes they use are worth your while. Come enjoy an expresso, siphoned cup or a pour over Americano. I grind and brew my own coffee and set a pretty high standard. Ibiza does it better than I do.”
Spanish • $$
“i like so much visit this restaurant because i love valenciana paella thank you.”
Vietnamese • $
“Great food, great service and a great value. Will definitely be visiting again.”
American • $
“Amazing little place for the best soups ever! Their soups change each week, so we have to keep going back to taste them all! The service and staff are amazing too!”
Seafood • $$$
“ITS SO GOOD...SO GOOD. I've been driving past it for years...literally years, decided to go with a friend. We ordered a massive quantity of food, everything was cooked superbly. The server was a blast, place was rocking, pretty much everyone was eating crabs. Will definitely be back with a big group!”
Coffee Shops • $
“We love this place. Delicious food, friendly and and accommodating owners. This is now our stop on trips from NJ to VA and back.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Middle Eastern • $
“This place is a hidden gem! The owner is the one who took care of my order and he was the sweetest man! He recommended the lamb schwarma and the falafel. And they were incredible!! Seriously the best Mediterranean food I’ve had! I really appreciated that the owner explained that he makes all of the food to order and nothing it “ready to eat” because he wants to provide the freshest, best food to his customers. There’s a great shared courtyard area right out front with picnic tables. Highly recommend! And the owner gave me a taste of the baklava - it is sooooo good!”
Seafood • $$
“Outstanding food. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. Best crab cakes in Frederick. If you haven't been, you are missing out.”
Vegan • $
“My wife, Ann, and I had brunch there on Aug. 20, 2024.. The food, service and care were wonderful. If you are not vegan this place may cause you to think about taking the dive into becoming 100 % vegan.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“We met up with family in Frederick and found this cute breakfast spot recommended by locals. Food and coffee were delicious! Staff meant business but they were down to earth. It was very busy but service was fast. We will definitely be back.”
“Outstanding restaurant, great service . Everyone from the student server to the professors on duty had a wonderful service . The food was great . The atmosphere was awesome. I highly recommend!”
Pizza • $
“I was introduced to this pizza truck at the Emmitsburg Farmers Market this past Friday afternoon. I don't like wood fired pizza but I sat next to them for several hours and finally the amazing smells coming from this truck got the better of me. I got the Alfredo 2.0 and it was everything the description said it would be. Absolutely incredible melding of flavors amd a perfect crust. The pizza was perfectly cooked but perhaps best of all was served at a temperature that I could eat almost immediately instead of like most places where pizza is served at the tempersture of molten lava. So happy I tried it and I will be searching them out in the future. Mike of Mike's Farm Market”
Food Trucks • $
“Best burger in the DMV! Our family loves eating here when we are visiting DC. Great seating, easy access to Olde Mother Brewpub. Accessible parking lot at Gravel and Grind. Burgers are amazing, great fries too!”
Bakery • $
“I’ve gotten assorted treats from Nikkie and her awesome team for years, but our most recent experience was by far the best. We ordered a custom cake for our daughter’s 5th birthday. I sent a few inspiration photos and my budget and let them know I also had a cake topper I wanted to use. Faith suggested a couple options in my budget that would customize it to our Cinderella theme and Nikkie helped to finalize the choices. When I picked up the cake I was stunned; it was perfect and when our daughter saw it she was absolutely enchanted. The birds and ribbons from Cinderella are one of her favorite parts of the movie, and they brought the entire thing to life. Everyone at the party commented on how gorgeous (and delicious) the cake was and we ate nearly the entire thing. My heartfelt thanks go to the entire team at Sage for adding such a memorable touch to our daughter's birthday celebration. Your skill, creativity, and attention to detail are truly appreciated!”
Middle Eastern • $
“amazing food good customer service. owner is very nice. would decently recommend”
Korean • $
“Both the regular bibimbap and the hot stone bibimbap are very delicious with a lot of veggies and meat. The regular bibimbap is slightly smaller than the hot stone one, but it’s totally sufficient for a person already. The central waiting line to put an order for any vendor in this food court is a bit inconvenient, but overall it’s a nice place for a hearty Korean lunch. We would love to come back.”
American • $$
“Outstanding restaurant, great service . Everyone from the student server to the professors on duty had a wonderful service . The food was great . The environment was awesome. I highly recommend!”
“Outstanding restaurant, great service . Everyone from the student server to the professors on duty had a wonderful service . The food was great . The atmosphere was awesome. I highly recommend!”
Cheap Eats
American • $
“Thank you for the multiple trays of delicious subs for our party!! They were a big hit!”
Greek • $
“My Family and I have been going to this restaurant since 2016. They are the friendliest people with the best Greek food in Frederick.”
Bubble Tea • $
“I’ve only ever ordered on DoorDash (I’m a bit of a homebody) but I was BLOWN AWAY by how good their sushi burritos are! Easily the best sushi I’ve had. All of the ingredients taste so fresh, even after the 15-20 minute drive to my house! I’m not a huge tea fan, but love popping bobas, so I just order it with extra sugar! Today, I tried their macarons and they were also unbelievably delicious. I am so glad to have this restaurant as an option in my city!”
Fast Food • $
“Sonia you and your volunteers are such beautiful angels from heaven. About over a month ago I was sent a kits to heart box and I couldn’t believe how there were so many things in the box, everything was made from the heart of someone truly special who volunteered their time to make someone else smile and make them feel cared about while battling this bad disease.. everything was so heart warming…from the encouraging cards, cute sticks that were hand made ( SpongeBob was the best and the fry sticker ), the hand made birds, hearts, facial products, the silky smooth chapstick, the wash cloths, water bottle, crossword puzzle book, other magazines and items. I am thankful from all my heart. You brought tears of joy to my eyes in a hard time❤️thank you from me and everybody You make such a difference you don’t even know … thank you and God bless all of you Angels ♥️🙏🏻”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Love this place!! our definite go to soda shop for ordering soda!! They have a huge selection, super friendly and efficient customer service, and super fast shipping!! And every bottle comes individually well wrapped and secure, so nothing ever breaks!! Thanks guys!!”
Bar • $
“As four guests visiting for the first time, we all thought the food was great. Service was slow to order a beer and desert was almost cancelled because of time and the glazing did not arrive with one of the deserts and getting a side cup never arrived. The waitress was new and very helpful and will get better with experience. The only disappointment was their Military Discount? They only allow 10% for "active" Military making one feel that veterans just don't qualify? And the 10% you receive is only on the members main meal. So for a $60.61 meal the discount was $1.49? I give the discount I receive back to the wait staff and left a $15.00 tip.”
Tacos • $
“The food is delicious. We eat there once a week and I try to get something different every time. The service is super friendly. I love Habanero Tacos!”
Mexican • $
“I mean just wow. Food is delicious, the ladies are amazing. I’ve found my new favorite Mexican spot in Frederick.
I had the Birria tacos and I’ve never inhaled anything faster than these before. Every single bite was so flavorful and a gift to my tastebuds. I also ordered carne asada tacos which were also delicious and filling!”
Fast Food • $
“Favorite fast food restaurant where manners do matter! Tables were a bit dirty, but for the do-it-yourselfer, they provide alcohol wipes at the condiment counter.”
Mexican • $
“This place is quaint and the food is AMAZING! It reminds of the tacos from California. So delicious and extremely reasonable for the price. I ate it all before I could take a picture it was so good.”
Hamburger • $
“My husband and I eat here every Tuesday after getting groceries. The people are friendly and the food is awesome.Highly recommend.”
Brewery • $
“My wife and I love going here, great craft beers, very family friendly and they have a nice area with a playground and room for the kids to run around. Plenty of seating with beautiful views. They also have some great food trucks that come here on a regular basis. The owners are also very welcoming and they do a great job keeping up with the grounds. We love this place.”
Gastropubs • $$
“Food was good and the cider I tried as well. I got the roasthouse salad and the soup of the day, Maryland Crab. It took longer than expected to receive our food but overall a nice dining experience.
Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free options for burger buns.”
American • $$
“The food was delicious. We do appreciated Dominic! He was attentive, polite, knew what we needed before we knew. He kept the tea filled. A very nice young man that was so good at his job. The bill was a little more than I am used to having to pay separately for a salad. Other steak places include the salad. The steak was excellent. Baked potato needed more topping , slightly dry. Dominic was the icing on our visit. I’m”
Southern • $$
“Megan, Gage, Rachel, and Payton are all outstanding. Wonderful food, drinks and atmosphere!!”
American • $$
“We found this place while visiting in the area and looking for something nice. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly. The food was nothing short of amazing.”
Brewery • $$
“We had my wife’s birthday party there and everything was amazing, what a great spot on the creek!”
Latin American • $$
“My husband and I hosted a group of 30 at Mariachi. The staff was wonderful to work with, attentive, and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back! Thank you for making our visit to see our son and his tennis team a great experience. We enjoyed it so much.”
Irish Pub • $$
“Was in town recently visiting family and stopped into Bushwallers with my father in law and 2 bothers in law. Man, what a cool spot. Good crowd on a Thursday night! Played darts and drank Irish beer. Lots of laughs were had! Had a great conversation with the Security guy. Highly recommend if you’re in Frederick!”
American • $$
“I moved back to the DC area a few months ago and this restaurant had the best tasting food I've experienced thus far. Everything we had was amazing!!! We tried the deviled eggs, scallops with basil icecream (oh my goodness this was tasty!!!), beats, burger, rainbow trout, salmon bites and the chocolate cake was heavenly! Our waitress was awesome and it was a beautiful day so we enjoyed the outdoor seating. 10 out of 10 recommend! I can't wait to go back for brunch. Highly recommend sharing plates because everything is wonderful!”
Pizza • $$
“This food is amazing. who would've thought to dedicate a whole restaurant to pizza and Pretzels...idk but they're a freaking genius. the Calzone's are so good. The pizza and Pretzels are delicious. I love this place.”
American • $$
“I recently had lunch here with my granddaughter. It was outstanding!! Great Good!! 😊 We had a wonderful time and will be back soon. Thank you!”
Thai • $$
“The food is consistently tasty every time. The wait staff are extremely friendly and happy to make suggestions + describe dishes/selections in more detail. I’ve never had anything that I didn’t love!”
Italian • $$
“Our high school volleyball team banquet was held at Pistarro’s in the Amalfi room. Donna and the rest of the staff was amazing. They had the room set up beautifully and the food was great. Thank you for making it easy to celebrate our athletes!”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“We had our wedding at Tenth Ward Distillery in Frederick and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The team was so accommodating and wonderful to work with from start to finish. The space was perfect for our vibe, and the drinks—especially our signature cocktails—were absolutely amazing. Highly recommend them for any event!”
Food Stands • $$
“Came late before close with my children and was blown away by the quality of the food. Highly recommend the Fufu and everything we tried. The kids celebrated the tastes they enjoyed.
So glad we came hope you will come and be blown away
Kid-friendliness: Delicious offerings”
Brewery • $$
“Honestly some of the best beer I’ve had in Frederick. El Matador Mexican lager was absolutely delightful, and the Yas Queen hard seltzer was sublime. And it means a hell of a lot to know that OMBC is a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.”
Steak House • $$
“Did an online pickup order on Valentine's Day. Process went smoothly. The order was ready when promised even on a very busy day for them. Gentleman who brought my order out to my car was very polite and friendly. The food was great, hot, well prepared, and a perfect Vday dinner for me and the wifey.”
Mexican • $$
“The tacos are absolutely delicious. I had steak, shrimp, and chorizo tacos and can't wait to go back for more. The sangria is also quite delicious. Definitely a new favorite eatery in lovely Downtown Frederick.”
American • $$
“Great find! Outdoor accommodation for our dog. Friendly staff! Thanks Val! Delicious steak n cheese and hot chicken sandwich! Beer is cold and hit the spot from hours of hiking. We will be back with friends soon!”
Brewery • $$
“Stopped in for a beer while I waited for a carry out order as it had been a while since I had been there. I was blown away. I’ve been to all the Frederick breweries and Midnight deserves to be in the best of Frederick conversation.”
Cuban • $$
“Came here with a friend on a beautiful day. Were hoping to sit outside but there was no space, so next to front window sufficed. We came on a school holiday, so our host was a kid- very good at his job! Friendly, appeased our seating request, and importantly, spoke Spanish.
Waitress also spoke Spanish, thank goodness. We ordered a cubano sandwich and a pan con bistec. Both were well served portions and were delicious. The pan con bistec was a tiny bit dry, so ordered sides of mayo and mustard and that did the trick. We shred a side of yuca frita (the only way I eat my yuca) and it was heavenly. The food was delicious!
Atmosphere and cleanliness: It's a hole in the wall place and that's what we were in for. What I didn't like is that there were a bunch of flies around us at our table. Maybe it's because we were near a window on a sunny day, but that makes you question the cleanliness of a restaurant. The rest of the place seemed a bit dark- some strategic lighting would work wonders in the long narrow dining area. The music was on point!
Parking: Came here on a holiday and easily found street parking right in front of the place. Normally you pay to park, but it was free for us because of the holiday!”
American • $$$
“My favorite steak house for over 40 years! The food is always really good, along with service.”
Bar • $$
“Great place to go in downtown Frederick. The atmosphere was great. No wait to be seated. Our server Brandi’s was fantastic and very attentive. Her recommendations for our food and beverages were perfect. Loved the crab dip. I highly recommend this place.”
Steak House • $$
“Lizzy was an incredible server all business and perfect balance between awesome service and time to enjoy the meal. Food was hot fresh especially the rolls. It's nice to see special designated parking for our veterans who have challenges”
American • $$
“had dinner last night for the first time. oh my why did we wit so long to visit. food was outstanding we will be back for sure. food and service were awesome!!”
Bar & Grill • $$
“My husband & I had lunch here today. He had cream of crab & said it was delicious . I had the sub club , best club sandwich ever. Meat was fresh & bread was warm. No more expensive than any where else.”
Food Trucks • $$
“We got the steak and chicken hibachi and it was so delicious!! Can't wait till he's back in our neighborhood, we'll definitely be back!”
Seafood • $$
“Definitely recommend this bar. Great experience every single time. Amazing service very friendly staff food and drinks are always on point every single time come on down and have a good night at one of Frederick’s best downtown spots! shout out to all the bartenders,staff,cooks and Eric for running an amazing hotspot downtown! A huge shout out to Carol, who was always working so hard to make sure everyone is taken care of and happy, always making me leave with a smile!”
Asian Fusion • $$
“My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the complexity of both the food flavors and the floral decorations as we sipped on Asian beer and practiced our chopsticking! Seriously, such a beautiful interior right here in Downtown Frederick. We’re coming back next date-night!”
Bar • $$
“We had our wedding at Tenth Ward Distillery in Frederick and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The team was so accommodating and wonderful to work with from start to finish. The space was perfect for our vibe, and the drinks—especially our signature cocktails—were absolutely amazing. Highly recommend them for any event!”
Japanese • $$
“This is my favorite place to go. Everything here is so good. The soup and salad they start you with is one of a kind. It's interesting to watch your chef make everyone's dinner
They all have some good tricks and jokes
But I believe his name is Shawn with the squeaky chicken in his hat he is the best one
Kid-friendliness: Kids will love this place”
Caribbean • $$
“We just got DoorDash from this place for the first time and let me tell you, it is absolutely phenomenal. Everything we got is delicious. I grew up visiting Jamaica often and this tastes like my childhood. So excited to be able to patronize a business like this in my neighborhood.”
Barbecue • $$
“Delicious chopped brisket! Sauce has a good kick to it!”
Brewery • $$
“This recommendation is for the brewery ONLY!!!! All the beers I tried were delicious but eat before you go because the food from Brewer's Alley is overpriced garbage.”
Japanese • $$
“I love this restaurant and recommend you try it!! The food is absolutely delicious, incredibly fresh, and well presented! The atmosphere was nice and our server was attentive and hospitable. All of the items we tried were perfect, so I’ll recommend them: Appetizers-Avocado Bomb & Spicy Calamari Sushi Rolls: High Rock Roll, Dragon Roll, Double Trouble, Chemi Roll. We plan to go back so we can try some of their other menu options and are confident that Sapporo II will meet our high expectations and not disappoint!”
Jamaican • $$
“Had the experience of a lifetime here at the Alpha Jerk Center!! Had the BEST curry chicken and jerky chicken that I've had in over 20 years!! Even my children loved both dishes and they're picky sometimes. I will definitely be back multiple times to try all of the different dishes!!”
Sports Bar • $$
“A little pricey for drinks, but the bartender was great, nice little place attached to the hotel we were staying at. Came out to $82 for a poolside double, a Jefferson reserve double, and a loaded fries.”
Mexican • $$
“If you haven’t checked out Agave’s Taco 🌮 Tuesday yet - you’re missing out! The menu is creative, the ingredients are fresh and the tequila is incredible! I definitely found my new favorite spot for margaritas.”
Indian • $$
“One of the better Indian restaurants I've been to in the Hagerstown Frederick area”
Korean • $$
“great food and fruits and vegetables and meats are good and every time I go there I always find something new to get”
Seafood • $$
“Had great experience at Mays, crabs were heavy and the drinks kept coming. Great food, Great service! We will definitely be coming back, Thanks Aleecia for making our night so enjoyable, we will be asking for you next time ?”
Seafood • $$
“My family and I dined at Bonefish Grill this evening. The food was good as always and the service was excellent. Sabrina, who was our server, made our dining experience that much better. Between her kind interactions with our 13 year old son, to her amazing service (despite the large number of customers) made this one of the most enjoyable meals that we have had at this restaurant.”
Italian • $$
“It’s our go to restaurant in Frederick. Very friendly staff, great food and great atmosphere!”
Spanish • $$
“Absolutely loved the food and atmosphere. Had the best time and everything was fabulous, including the service! Can’t wait to head back to Frederick. Gracias”
Bubble Tea • $$
“Stopped by here after deciding to try out some of their ramen and I'm glad I made the choice to go here! Their tonkotsu ramen is creamy and flavorful, the noodles had the perfect chew to them and the toppings were generous! Will plan to come back for my next ramen craving!”
Food Trucks • $$
“They came to the apartment complex that I live in. The food was amazing. I placed an order for an upcoming memorial for my son. Definitely recommended! The flavor is delifuful!”
Juice • $$
“Los batidos y tés son deliciosos, y para lo niños los pueden tomar y también hay deliciosos wafles!en general todo es nutritivo y delicioso 😋.”
Asian • $$
“Hidden gem for the absolute best Asian food in the area. Sushi and poke bowls are fresh with creative flavors. Hot dishes are authentic and prepared exactly as you like. It’s worth every second of the 30 minute drive for us!”
Cafe • $$
“Best fish counter of any grocery store in the area. Very well organized, super clean, and very enticing displays. There is always a large whole fish, spectacular lobster tails, oysters or pikes of sea scallops, etc. couldn’t resist loading up on king salmon on the latest trip; it was delicious, pan fried with butter and rosemary. Staff is always very well informed about their products and helpful about cooking ideas.”
Salvadoran • $$
“The pupusas there are great! I have only ordered pupusas and nuegados. And they are reasonably priced. All the other dishes are a bit over priced but they always make it fresh. Definitely my go to spot for unas buenas pupusas!”
Barbecue • $$
“My boss took me here for lunch was my first time and let me tell you the food was out of this world. The service was excellent. Great place will be back again!!!!”
Indian • $$
“Lived in DC area for few years.. but hands down this restaurant is by far serves the best indian food I ever had... its really authentic indian food specializing offcourse in wide variety of biryanis... it did feel like you were in Hyderabad india!! i would totally recommend the natukodu pulao, goat fry, goat biryani, Gobi Manchurian!!! Not to forget the amazing staff & the owners!! if you are in DC area.. definitely a must to swing by!!”
Korean Barbecue • $$
“Excellent Korean BBQ place. As a Korean, it is hard to find nice BBQ place around Frederick. This is the perfect place for our family. The manager and staff were awesome. The qualities of meats were very good and they gave us a lot of meats. We are so thankful we have gogigo in Frederick area.”
American • $$
“The staff were very nice and attentive. You can smell the crab cakes as soon as you walk in. I went here for mother's day and received a special flower plant ☺️”
Mexican • $$
“good food with good portions and drinks are good too and with outdoor seating along creek is great date night but your order food time need improvement cause on this day you was short handed but still 20 minutes wait is unacceptable”
Family • $$
“We had an excellent birthday dinner for my twin boys the other night. Had a very brief wait for a table to have hibachi and then ended up having the hibachi table all to ourselves. The restaurant was clean. The food was delicious and filling, and all the staff was very friendly.
After we left my 14-year-old son realized he left his wallet there and we were almost home. I called as soon as we figured that out, and they had the wallet and held it for us till the next day for pick up. Everything was in it that was originally in it and we were very grateful. It’s good to know the staff and managers are all honest people.
I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that wants yummy hibachi and a great show! We will definitely be back.”
Honduran • $$
“Greeted when we arrived, clean tables and friendly service. Kathy was exceptionally attentive.
Food was very tasty and reasonable priced. Margarita was out of this world!
Our new go to place!”
American • $$
“10/10 food came out fast and tasted amazing, no complaints and staff worked really well together helping one another out!
Parking: Plenty of space
Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp access”
Chicken Wings • $$
“Many wings flavors, it is usually very crowded and seems to be understaffed often. friendly staff and many tvs, great place to view a game, but service is very slow including carry out”
Latest Reviews
Seafood • $$
“My wife and I had dinner here in celebration of our 51st wedding anniversary. Our dinner was excellent as well as Nadine's drink recommendation which was a hit. Nadine provided great service and was very welcoming. We enjoyed her great conversation and attentiveness. She made our anniversary even more special. We will definitely be returning soon.”
Chinese • $
“Just had an excellent dinner at China Garden. Ambiance, service, and food was 5 star. Started with complementary special pickles served with wonton, sweet and sour souse and hot mustard. Wonton soup was full of pork wonton and tasty. We ordered Shrimp in Lobster Sauce, and Sweet and sour pork both or which were VERY generous portions and delicious. Took home enough for another complete dinner. Definitely looking forward to returning and working our way through the menu”
Chinese • $
“Great, GREAT DELICIOUS Food Here. GREAT Professional Staff. GREAT Prices. Very Clean Restaurant. Take out only at this time. Well worth the Drive. I would Highly Recommend this Restaurant to EVERYONE......”
Bar & Grill • $$
“My husband & I had lunch here today. He had cream of crab & said it was delicious . I had the sub club , best club sandwich ever. Meat was fresh & bread was warm. No more expensive than any where else.”
Bar • $
“As four guests visiting for the first time, we all thought the food was great. Service was slow to order a beer and desert was almost cancelled because of time and the glazing did not arrive with one of the deserts and getting a side cup never arrived. The waitress was new and very helpful and will get better with experience. The only disappointment was their Military Discount? They only allow 10% for "active" Military making one feel that veterans just don't qualify? And the 10% you receive is only on the members main meal. So for a $60.61 meal the discount was $1.49? I give the discount I receive back to the wait staff and left a $15.00 tip.”
Vegan • $
“My wife, Ann, and I had brunch there on Aug. 20, 2024.. The food, service and care were wonderful. If you are not vegan this place may cause you to think about taking the dive into becoming 100 % vegan.”
Bakery • $
“This is by far one of the best bakeries I've been too everything was fresh and very tasty.I Drove all from Hagerstown in the rain to try this place and it was well worth it..You do have to get there early before they sell out..The customer service was the best I have seen for a small business I highly recommend going here and check out their rotating menu because they have monthly specials and seasonal treats..This is a Must Try!!!”
Italian • $$
“First time there, the food was delicious. Best we've had in years. The arancini were crispy and hot with a delicious tomato sauce. I had shrimp arrabbiata. Fantastic. Andrea had the mushroom ravioli. That was an earthy, tasty treat pack with mushrooms. Love the cafe style. Will go back as often as we can.”
Italian • $$
“This is a new restaurant that is still working out the kinks. There was some confusion at the host/hostess stand about who was being seated where. Service was decent for a new place but still it was a little slow. The food was quite good. One of us had Chicken Marsala which was very good but it didn't have a traditional marsala sauce. Whatever it was, it was tasty. The other had Veal Parm. It was also quite good but the pasta sauce had an unusual flavor that was slightly off-putting We would be happy to return and try some other dishes but for one factor: Fox News on the TV in the bar. Watch it at home if you like but don't make me watch it.”
Restaurant • $
“Saw Andersons and assumed it was a window store? Then seeing a positive response on Facebook. Checked it out, not only was the staff very friendly, the food was amazing!! I had the meatloaf, macaroni and cheese and collard greens, Incredible!! Even the cornbread was the best I've ever tasted! Definitely going back!”
Restaurant • $
“Wonderful food, fast and friendly service. If you can't have gluten try this! Leftover King arepa made for a good breakfast too. Yum!😋”
Fast Food • $
“Great Chicken Sandwiches! Great options for plain to hot!”
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American • $
“Cold in restaurant last night. We had to change tables to sit in room w/fire. Food was reliably OK, tasty; kitchen could cut down on the grease; however, shepherd's pie came minus sour cream topping or peas. Shop has the usual wide variety of items & sales to make everyone happy.”
Italian • $
“Stopped after a day of soccer games. We ordered two pies to share with our party of 4 - Supreme Italiano and a Margeritha. Pies were huge!!! Freshly made in a wood fire oven. Great service and value!! Spacious indoor and outdoor seating!! Highly recommend!!!”
Buffet • $
“"Quality in their food and variety", the highlight of their staff in this case, Luisa who allowed herself to present herself to provide quality customer service from good attention and direction in the premises.”
Mediterranean • $
“We ordered catering for a party -they delivered and it was outstanding! The best catering we've ordered! They sent generous portions and everything was fresh. We did chicken and falafel with 7 toppings and 3 sauces. It was perfect for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans! Had something for all.”
Diner • $
“Too much food. Food was good. It’s just little too much. My husband ordered chicken breast sandwich, but there’s no sauce in it. And french fry was excellent.”
Family • $
“We went to Motherland restaurant today for the first time. Sabina prepares food that tastes great. Both vegan and meat and fish dishes are available. Herbs and spices and healthy oils create a potpourri of wonderful flavors and create a satisfying meal without the use of salt. Vegans now have a new choice for flavorful meals.”
Bakery • $$
“love these cookies ? however, the crumbl backrooms vibe is not inviting, i hate that when there’s large crowds you just feel like you’re trapped in a psychological horror movie. the mini 6 pack is perfect, i like a large cookie too don’t get me wrong but getting the small ones makes me feel like i can eat a whole one without guilt and stop easier than with a gigantic one.”
American • $
“Came in Sunday afternoon. It was pretty busy. Someone that works there let us know they would be right with us. We were sat. Lisa was our server. Everything was great! Food was good and came out in timely manner. Will definitely return.”
Chicken • $
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I had a great experience at Pollo Campero in Frederick. My online order was ready in no time, and the restaurant was spotless—including the bathrooms. The older gentleman who helped me was incredibly polite and made me feel right at home. Excellent service and delicious food—I’ll definitely be coming back!”
Pizza • $
“friendly service and willingness to deliver even at inconvenient times.”
Cafe • $
“Thanks to Frederick Social for being awesome! We recently hosted an informal reunion gathering for about 30 people for The Frederick Children's Chorus and they were very thoughtful, accomodating, and communicative in our planning process. We had plenty of space reserved inside. The doors were open since it was beautiful weather and we also enjoyed the outdoor seating and flexibility of being able to get our own drinks while catching up. My favorite menu items have been the lentil sliders and the flatbread pizzas. I’ve also been there to get work done on quiet weekdays for meetings, and have enjoyed other events they host like Historians on Tap and karaoke nights. Overall great place and lovely owners! They often partner with local nonprofits and charities each month and is great to see ongoing community support in this way. It will remain in my rotation of Frederick spots for sure!”
New Restaurants
Korean • $$
“Took my family of five, and OMG so much fun for the kids and us adults. Our server tonight (7/16) was Jonah, I asked him if he was the manger figuring by the way he buzzed about, constantly checking on all the tables, helping ensure everyone was at the right temps, not burning the place down, getting all their little plates situated. He did such a great job with us and everyone else, was pleasent, not rushed and just over all am excellent server. GREAT job JONAH!! Keep at it, your work ethic will take you far in this world!”
“We just got DoorDash from this place for the first time and let me tell you, it is absolutely phenomenal. Everything we got is delicious. I grew up visiting Jamaica often and this tastes like my childhood. So excited to be able to patronize a business like this in my neighborhood.”
Fast Food • $
“We stopped by Moby Dick’s in Buckeystown for lunch with my husband. We ordered the Combo 3, which came with lamb, a ground beef kebab, rice, and salad. The place was fairly busy since it was lunchtime, and the food itself was good.
The only downside was the service. The staff weren’t attentive to customers dining in. When people left, they didn’t clean the tables, and new customers had to sit at dirty tables.
Overall, the food was tasty and filling, but the service and cleanliness could definitely be improved.”
Bakery • $
“Paris Baguette is one of my favorite spots to grab a coffee and a quick bite. Their pastries are super fresh (the croissants are amazing) and the cakes are always light and not too sweet, which I love. The staff is friendly and the place is clean and cozy—perfect if you want to sit for a bit or just pick something up to go. Definitely a go-to bakery café for me.”
“Took my family of five, and OMG so much fun for the kids and us adults. Our server tonight (7/16) was Jonah, I asked him if he was the manger figuring by the way he buzzed about, constantly checking on all the tables, helping ensure everyone was at the right temps, not burning the place down, getting all their little plates situated. He did such a great job with us and everyone else, was pleasent, not rushed and just over all am excellent server. GREAT job JONAH!! Keep at it, your work ethic will take you far in this world!”