Restaurants in Frederick
Best Restaurants
“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!!!”
“Kpot is a great place to visit! The food is delicious, especially the seafood menu. Cece was our waitress and was super kind and friendly, as well as the other staff. My daughter was ecstatic about coming here twice, since the first time she was confused about the differences between Thai hot pot and Korean American hot pot, but now she’s used to it and we know too! My family loves it here. There are also affordable prices. There’s many things was could say that’s great about here, so thank you KPOT!! We hope to come here even more!!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“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.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Outstanding food. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. Best crab cakes in Frederick. If you haven't been, you are missing out.”
“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.”
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“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.”
“Amazing food and drinks! Great service especially from our server Frankie! Fabulous in every way”
“Can not thank Cherie and her staff for a wonderful private service honoring our Mother. Quick reply for last minute booking worked out perfectly. The menu selection offered fresh items that catered to everyone’s dietary needs. Drinks were strong and delicious. Would recommend 1000% to anyone looking for a private space. Thank you again to all the ladies who made this event special 🩷”
24 Hour Restaurants
Takeout Restaurants
“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.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Cheap Eats
“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!”
“first time here was a great experience food was very good started off with the deviled eggs very on point. then got the brisket grilled cheese with added bacon very very good side of fires also seasoned well and crisp. smoked pickle was not good lol but I'm a pickle snob dessert was also great all around great place staff was friendly and helpful will come again”
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!!”
“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”
“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!”
“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!”
“We came here for a joint birthday dinner for my 13 year old daughter and her 80 year old grandfather. There were 7 of us, so it was a fairly big party, but we had a wonderful time.
I want to make a special shout-out to our server, Eli, who was fabulous all night. I know a table that size on a busy Saturday night can be really difficult to manage, but he did a great job of taking care of us. Our drinks were always full, our food was always brought out as soon as it was out of the kitchen, and he was not only a fantastic server, but he was a very fun and pleasant person to interact with. (He even did a little candle in each dessert for both my daughter and father-in-law.)
We eat here fairly often and I have never had a meal that I didn't like. The food is always incredibly well seasoned and prepared.
We had a variety at the table on Saturday: a filet, a pork chop, three salmons, and a sea bass entree and everyone said their food was awesome. I can't recommend this place enough.”
“I ordered takeout here for a sushi fix one lunchtime. The sushi is really high-quality and good value. The only thing I was a little confused is I left gratuity online, but I didn’t show on the bill so when I went there, I had to be sure that the gratuity was included. But the nice lady explained it to me and we figured it all out. I would definitely recommend this place if you wanted some yummy sushi for lunch.”
“My favorite steak house for over 40 years! The food is always really good, along with service.”
“We thought the food was great. The Crab soup was good but could have used a tad more old bay . The risotto was delish as was the bracoile . The sherbet and the choc mousse were very good. We look forward to the next time . Thanks again.”
“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”
“We thought the food was great. The Crab soup was good but could have used a tad more old bay . The risotto was delish as was the bracoile . The sherbet and the choc mousse were very good. We look forward to the next time . Thanks again.”
“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.”
“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.”
“We had my wife’s birthday party there and everything was amazing, what a great spot on the creek!”
“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!”
“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!”
“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!”
“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.”
“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”
“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.”
“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!”
“Absolutely love this family and the food!!! I recommend the island bowls, cheesesteak rolls, empanada, oxtail, flavored wangz, salmon, meatless bowl, cakes, sorrell, I could go on and on! Ohhhh and the jerk chicken cheesesteak!”
“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.”
“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!!”
“I had a pickup order when I placed my order they guy on the other end of the phone was nice in talking my order when I got there the same guy who answered the phone presented my order to me and asked does everything look good”
“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.”
“great food and fruits and vegetables and meats are good and every time I go there I always find something new to get”
“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 ?”
“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.”
“It’s our go to restaurant in Frederick. Very friendly staff, great food and great atmosphere!”
“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”
“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!”
“great food and fruits and vegetables and meats are good and every time I go there I always find something new to get”
“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 😋.”
“First time visiting this little gem yesterday early evening, and it reminded me of the bar i work at. The energy you give is the energy you receive. The 2 bartenders were welcoming and made us feel right at home. Looking forward to coming back again for food.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!!!!”
“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!”
“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.”
“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”
“Very typical dine in hibachi experience . Every table was filled on a Saturday evening at 7 and everyone seemed to have a great time and experience. Food was a an expensive as you expect for hibachi appetizer seafood with lobster shrimp and scallops with a few beers can out to 106 with tip.”
“I love the food, the music and also really close to everything
Parking: It's a big place with a lot of tables they also have a lot of choices of entertainment during the night events
Kid-friendliness: During the day it's a family place
Wheelchair accessibility: They have access ♿ for the wheelchair”
“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”
“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.”