Restaurants in Frederick
Best Restaurants
Seafood • $$
American • $$
“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!!!”
Gastropubs • $$
“Best pizza I ever had. Great place to hang out eat and drink.”
Korean • $$
“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!!”
Italian • $$
“🥰The best in town. Dined at least once or twice a month since April. Great food, warm vibes, consistently great service, and of course the food is devine.🥰”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Steak House • $$
“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.”
Restaurants with Delivery
Mediterranean • $
“The food is ALWAYS fresh and with so much flavor!”
Chicken Wings • $
“Great food, great service and a wide choice of sauces. The old bay and honey fries are awesome. My personal favorite is the chicken sandwich. My wife loves the wings. I’ll never go anywhere else for my fried chicken.”
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.”
Venezuelan • $
“Love it here! Great service and fantastic food. Highly recommend!!”
Italian • $
“I had the most amazing dinner tonight at Tempo Di Pasta! I was craving pasta, and this place does it all: perfect pasta, perfect sauces, and perfect presentation! I highly recommend it, and you will not be disappointed! #bonanzagirl”
Gastropubs • $$
“Best pizza I ever had. Great place to hang out eat and drink.”
Salvadoran • $
“Genial todos muy amables comida muy deliciosa las pupusas súper deliciosas ,las sopas exquisitas ,todo muy fresco y higiénico se los recomiendo al 100% venga visítenos y no se arrepentíra toda esta QUE CHIVO VOS”
Vietnamese • $
“Hidden gem: just go try for yourself before Washingtonian lists it and you won't be able to secure a table! Best Vietnamese food in Maryland as other stated and great service, clean. Can't expect anything more! We ordered several dishes, but the crispy noodles stood out. Will be back often.”
Italian • $$
“🥰The best in town. Dined at least once or twice a month since April. Great food, warm vibes, consistently great service, and of course the food is devine.🥰”
Bakery • $$
“love these cookies ? however, the crumbl backrooms vibe is not inviting, i hate that when there’s large crowds you just feel like you’re trapped in a psychological horror movie. the mini 6 pack is perfect, i like a large cookie too don’t get me wrong but getting the small ones makes me feel like i can eat a whole one without guilt and stop easier than with a gigantic one.”
Family • $
“We went to Motherland restaurant today for the first time. Sabina prepares food that tastes great. Both vegan and meat and fish dishes are available. Herbs and spices and healthy oils create a potpourri of wonderful flavors and create a satisfying meal without the use of salt. Vegans now have a new choice for flavorful meals.”
Seafood • $$
“Outstanding food. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. Best crab cakes in Frederick. If you haven't been, you are missing out.”
American • $$
“one of our favorites and has been since opening. Great cocktails, apps, meals and desserts. we like eating at the bar or dining room. glad to have them in our community.”
Seafood • $$$
“One of my favorite places to go for all you can eat seafood. Been going here for a few years. Customer service is stellar, drinks are on point best Long Island ice tea!! The food is amazing and so much to choice from.”
Online Reservation Available
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.”
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”
Sushi Bar • $
“This sushi restaurant is superior. It has booths that are very comfortable. The menu is huge with lots of such specials like Bento boxes. The service is excellent and prompt. We ordered the sushi KYO boat 1, which has sushi rolls and sashimi. They do not serve alcohol.”
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!”
Coffee Shops • $
“The staff members are very friendly. The owner is amazing. She is very community oriented and super nice. It's always clean. Lots of fun events go on here. I love that they sell items from locals. The coffee ice cubes are perfect. The chairs are comfortable. It's a nice space to be in.”
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!!!”
American • $$
“We came here for a joint birthday dinner for my 13 year old daughter and her 80 year old grandfather. There were 7 of us, so it was a fairly big party, but we had a wonderful time.
I want to make a special shout-out to our server, Eli, who was fabulous all night. I know a table that size on a busy Saturday night can be really difficult to manage, but he did a great job of taking care of us. Our drinks were always full, our food was always brought out as soon as it was out of the kitchen, and he was not only a fantastic server, but he was a very fun and pleasant person to interact with. (He even did a little candle in each dessert for both my daughter and father-in-law.)
We eat here fairly often and I have never had a meal that I didn't like. The food is always incredibly well seasoned and prepared.
We had a variety at the table on Saturday: a filet, a pork chop, three salmons, and a sea bass entree and everyone said their food was awesome. I can't recommend this place enough.”
American • $$$
“My favorite steak house for over 40 years! The food is always really good, along with service.”
Italian • $$
“This is a new restaurant that is still working out the kinks. There was some confusion at the host/hostess stand about who was being seated where. Service was decent for a new place but still it was a little slow. The food was quite good. One of us had Chicken Marsala which was very good but it didn't have a traditional marsala sauce. Whatever it was, it was tasty. The other had Veal Parm. It was also quite good but the pasta sauce had an unusual flavor that was slightly off-putting We would be happy to return and try some other dishes but for one factor: Fox News on the TV in the bar. Watch it at home if you like but don't make me watch it.”
American • $$$
“Amazing food and drinks! Great service especially from our server Frankie! Fabulous in every way”
American • $$
“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
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.”
Spanish • $$
“i like so much visit this restaurant because i love valenciana paella thank you.”
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!!!”
Steak House • $$
“A great server wonderful server! Politie and knowledgable.....”
Barbecue • $
“First time trying out Mission BBQ today and I was very very impressed! The service was friendly and welcoming and the food was excellent! The brisket was one of the best I've ever had and I've tried many other places. Loved their fries and coleslaw as well. Will definitely be going back.”
Pizza • $
“My first time and can’t wait to go back! Love the thin crust pizza and wings were great too! Ranch dressing some of the best I’ve had!”
Italian • $
“Best pizza in Frederick! The desserts are always delicious too!”
Seafood • $$
“Outstanding food. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. Best crab cakes in Frederick. If you haven't been, you are missing out.”
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.”
American • $
“Cozy, quirky little place with the best soups you're ever gonna have outside Gramma's kitchen. Make sure you say yes to a warm yeasty roll on the side. Bring a sweater (it's chilly inside) and a big appetite!”
Vietnamese • $
“Great food, great service and a great value. Will definitely be visiting again.”
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.”
Seafood • $$$
“One of my favorite places to go for all you can eat seafood. Been going here for a few years. Customer service is stellar, drinks are on point best Long Island ice tea!! The food is amazing and so much to choice from.”
Gastropubs • $$
“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.”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“love the gin and bourbon! everyone is always so helpful!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Vegan • $
“My wife, Ann, and I had brunch there on Aug. 20, 2024.. The food, service and care were wonderful. If you are not vegan this place may cause you to think about taking the dive into becoming 100 % vegan.”
Fast Food • $
“Favorite fast food restaurant where manners do matter! Tables were a bit dirty, but for the do-it-yourselfer, they provide alcohol wipes at the condiment counter.”
American • $$
“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!”
Hamburger • $
“Food was ok. But for the price we paid for a family of 4 was rather pricey for Just a cheeseburger and lemonade. I get prices are up across the board but $83.00 for just 4 cheeseburgers and 4 large drinks? Sorry, won’t be returning.”
“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.”
Coffee Shops • $
“This is more so a rating on a staff member than the establishment (though the times I’ve been here, it is well kept, bright, with lots of natural lighting. There are a variety of seating, and some patio as well. The staff have always been friendly and attentive and the work area are kept clean and appealing). I happened to go through the drive-thru today and was greeted by Dennis. While I was driving through, I was on the speaker phone with a friend. When I got to the window Dennis proceeded to ask if i needed napkins and a drink topper and all the time was very pleasant. As this may seem menial, these days, and at a drive-thru, it was an incredible breath of fresh air of the great customer service Dennis provided. Just the simple inquiries made a great start to my day. Even my friend heard the entire conversation and they said that they felt great, and they had nothing to do with the whole transaction. I’m sure Starbucks has other wonderful employees working at the store, but Dennis met me today and I wanted to give a shout out to him.”
Gluten-Free • $
“Amazing Gluten free! So so worth the drive!! High quality and I can’t wait to go back!”
Fast Food • $
“Never been, here from Florida. Big Sky burger and cole slaw were great. Glad I ate here. Probably grab a bite here tomorrow too. Think I'll try the fried chicken..”
Barbecue • $
“So good, I had him cater my wedding reception! Nobody is as good as Blues.”
Cheap Eats
Middle Eastern • $
“Great food, wonderful owner, nice atmosphere! Would definitely come back again! Philly cheesesteak and mango habanero wings are a must try!”
American • $
“Thank you for the multiple trays of delicious subs for our party!! They were a big hit!”
Italian • $
“Food was so good and right beside a parking deck that gives enough free time to run in and grab a sandwich”
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.”
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!”
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”
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!”
Tacos • $
“My husband & I love this restaurant! Great food & very friendly staff.”
Food Trucks • $
“Located in the back of Old Mother breeding, Fifty fifty offers easily the best smash burger I’ve had. Full of flavor, juicy and perfectly cooked. I went with a side of sweet potato fries that were exceptionally crispy and seasoned (with cinnamon sugar) served with a side of in-house blueberry ketchup that was so fire!”
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.”
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!”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Delicious and affordable. Great coffee and atmosphere ☕️ the bacon egg and cheese on a bagel hits every time 🥯”
American • $$
“Great find! Outdoor accommodation for our dog. Friendly staff! Thanks Val! Delicious steak n cheese and hot chicken sandwich! Beer is cold and hit the spot from hours of hiking. We will be back with friends soon!”
Southern • $$
“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”
Pizza • $$
“This food is amazing. who would've thought to dedicate a whole restaurant to pizza and Pretzels...idk but they're a freaking genius. the Calzone's are so good. The pizza and Pretzels are delicious. I love this place.”
Italian • $$
“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!”
Brewery • $$
“Stopped in for a beer while I waited for a carry out order as it had been a while since I had been there. I was blown away. I’ve been to all the Frederick breweries and Midnight deserves to be in the best of Frederick conversation.”
Steak House • $$
“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.”
American • $$
“had dinner last night for the first time. oh my why did we wit so long to visit. food was outstanding we will be back for sure. food and service were awesome!!”
Food Stands • $$
“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”
American • $$
“I moved back to the DC area a few months ago and this restaurant had the best tasting food I've experienced thus far. Everything we had was amazing!!! We tried the deviled eggs, scallops with basil icecream (oh my goodness this was tasty!!!), beats, burger, rainbow trout, salmon bites and the chocolate cake was heavenly! Our waitress was awesome and it was a beautiful day so we enjoyed the outdoor seating. 10 out of 10 recommend! I can't wait to go back for brunch. Highly recommend sharing plates because everything is wonderful!”
Thai • $$
“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!”
American • $$
“We came here for a joint birthday dinner for my 13 year old daughter and her 80 year old grandfather. There were 7 of us, so it was a fairly big party, but we had a wonderful time.
I want to make a special shout-out to our server, Eli, who was fabulous all night. I know a table that size on a busy Saturday night can be really difficult to manage, but he did a great job of taking care of us. Our drinks were always full, our food was always brought out as soon as it was out of the kitchen, and he was not only a fantastic server, but he was a very fun and pleasant person to interact with. (He even did a little candle in each dessert for both my daughter and father-in-law.)
We eat here fairly often and I have never had a meal that I didn't like. The food is always incredibly well seasoned and prepared.
We had a variety at the table on Saturday: a filet, a pork chop, three salmons, and a sea bass entree and everyone said their food was awesome. I can't recommend this place enough.”
Japanese • $$
“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.”
American • $$$
“My favorite steak house for over 40 years! The food is always really good, along with service.”
“We thought the food was great. The Crab soup was good but could have used a tad more old bay . The risotto was delish as was the bracoile . The sherbet and the choc mousse were very good. We look forward to the next time . Thanks again.”
Steak House • $$
“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 • $$
“We thought the food was great. The Crab soup was good but could have used a tad more old bay . The risotto was delish as was the bracoile . The sherbet and the choc mousse were very good. We look forward to the next time . Thanks again.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“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.”
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!”
Cuban • $$
“Came here with a friend on a beautiful day. Were hoping to sit outside but there was no space, so next to front window sufficed. We came on a school holiday, so our host was a kid- very good at his job! Friendly, appeased our seating request, and importantly, spoke Spanish.
Waitress also spoke Spanish, thank goodness. We ordered a cubano sandwich and a pan con bistec. Both were well served portions and were delicious. The pan con bistec was a tiny bit dry, so ordered sides of mayo and mustard and that did the trick. We shred a side of yuca frita (the only way I eat my yuca) and it was heavenly. The food was delicious!
Atmosphere and cleanliness: It's a hole in the wall place and that's what we were in for. What I didn't like is that there were a bunch of flies around us at our table. Maybe it's because we were near a window on a sunny day, but that makes you question the cleanliness of a restaurant. The rest of the place seemed a bit dark- some strategic lighting would work wonders in the long narrow dining area. The music was on point!
Parking: Came here on a holiday and easily found street parking right in front of the place. Normally you pay to park, but it was free for us because of the holiday!”
Asian Fusion • $$
“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!”
Japanese • $$
“I love this restaurant and recommend you try it!! The food is absolutely delicious, incredibly fresh, and well presented! The atmosphere was nice and our server was attentive and hospitable. All of the items we tried were perfect, so I’ll recommend them: Appetizers-Avocado Bomb & Spicy Calamari Sushi Rolls: High Rock Roll, Dragon Roll, Double Trouble, Chemi Roll. We plan to go back so we can try some of their other menu options and are confident that Sapporo II will meet our high expectations and not disappoint!”
Indian • $$
“One of the better Indian restaurants I've been to in the Hagerstown Frederick area”
Latin American • $$
“My husband and I hosted a group of 30 at Mariachi. The staff was wonderful to work with, attentive, and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back! Thank you for making our visit to see our son and his tennis team a great experience. We enjoyed it so much.”
Japanese • $$
“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”
Pasta • $$
“Lovely attentive customer service! And the pasta is delicious!”
Bar • $$
“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.”
Food Trucks • $$
“We got the steak and chicken hibachi and it was so delicious!! Can't wait till he's back in our neighborhood, we'll definitely be back!”
Barbecue • $$
“Delicious chopped brisket! Sauce has a good kick to it!”
Seafood • $$
“Great food and good drinks! Love Me some Shuckin’ Shack! The staff is great as well.”
Food Trucks • $$
“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!”
Brewery • $$
“This recommendation is for the brewery ONLY!!!! All the beers I tried were delicious but eat before you go because the food from Brewer's Alley is overpriced garbage.”
Jamaican • $$
“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!!”
Pizza • $$
“I had a pickup order when I placed my order they guy on the other end of the phone was nice in talking my order when I got there the same guy who answered the phone presented my order to me and asked does everything look good”
Sports Bar • $$
“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.”
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 • $$
“Absolutely loved the food and atmosphere. Had the best time and everything was fabulous, including the service! Can’t wait to head back to Frederick. Gracias”
Asian • $$
“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!”
Chinese • $$
“great food and fruits and vegetables and meats are good and every time I go there I always find something new to get”
Juice • $$
“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 😋.”
American • $$
“First time visiting this little gem yesterday early evening, and it reminded me of the bar i work at. The energy you give is the energy you receive. The 2 bartenders were welcoming and made us feel right at home. Looking forward to coming back again for food.”
Cafe • $$
“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.”
Mexican • $$
“If you haven’t checked out Agave’s Taco 🌮 Tuesday yet - you’re missing out! The menu is creative, the ingredients are fresh and the tequila is incredible! I definitely found my new favorite spot for margaritas.”
Barbecue • $$
“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!!!!”
Salvadoran • $$
“The pupusas there are great! I have only ordered pupusas and nuegados. And they are reasonably priced. All the other dishes are a bit over priced but they always make it fresh. Definitely my go to spot for unas buenas pupusas!”
Pizza • $$
“Good service, fabulous pizza and wings.”
Korean Barbecue • $$
“Excellent Korean BBQ place. As a Korean, it is hard to find nice BBQ place around Frederick. This is the perfect place for our family. The manager and staff were awesome. The qualities of meats were very good and they gave us a lot of meats. We are so thankful we have gogigo in Frederick area.”
Mexican • $$
“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 • $$
“Very typical dine in hibachi experience . Every table was filled on a Saturday evening at 7 and everyone seemed to have a great time and experience. Food was a an expensive as you expect for hibachi appetizer seafood with lobster shrimp and scallops with a few beers can out to 106 with tip.”
Honduran • $$
“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”
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 • $$
“My wife and I had dinner here in celebration of our 51st wedding anniversary. Our dinner was excellent as well as Nadine's drink recommendation which was a hit. Nadine provided great service and was very welcoming. We enjoyed her great conversation and attentiveness. She made our anniversary even more special. We will definitely be returning soon.”
Chinese • $
“Just had an excellent dinner at China Garden. Ambiance, service, and food was 5 star. Started with complementary special pickles served with wonton, sweet and sour souse and hot mustard. Wonton soup was full of pork wonton and tasty. We ordered Shrimp in Lobster Sauce, and Sweet and sour pork both or which were VERY generous portions and delicious. Took home enough for another complete dinner. Definitely looking forward to returning and working our way through the menu”
Chinese • $
“Great, GREAT DELICIOUS Food Here. GREAT Professional Staff. GREAT Prices. Very Clean Restaurant. Take out only at this time. Well worth the Drive. I would Highly Recommend this Restaurant to EVERYONE......”
Seafood • $
“Nothing pretentious about this place and the food is outstanding. We've had several dishes and all were excellent. There is also entertainment in checking out all of the flight memorabilia surrounding each room. You might even be able to check out the landings and takeoffs from your table. Well worth the trip.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“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.”
Seafood • $$
“Outstanding food. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. Best crab cakes in Frederick. If you haven't been, you are missing out.”
Restaurant • $
“Great food, great service and a wide choice of sauces. The old bay and honey fries are awesome. My personal favorite is the chicken sandwich. My wife loves the wings. I’ll never go anywhere else for my fried chicken.”
Bakery • $
“This is by far one of the best bakeries I've been too everything was fresh and very tasty.I Drove all from Hagerstown in the rain to try this place and it was well worth it..You do have to get there early before they sell out..The customer service was the best I have seen for a small business I highly recommend going here and check out their rotating menu because they have monthly specials and seasonal treats..This is a Must Try!!!”
Italian • $$
“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!”
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.”
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 • $
“The food is ALWAYS fresh and with so much flavor!”
Chicken Wings • $
“Great food, great service and a wide choice of sauces. The old bay and honey fries are awesome. My personal favorite is the chicken sandwich. My wife loves the wings. I’ll never go anywhere else for my fried chicken.”
Diner • $
“The atmosphere is terrific. A clean and inviting place with nice staff. The food was very good. I gave it 4 stars since my burger was well done and not medium. But that is better than the other way around! It took a while for our food, but with the atmosphere and company it was worth it. ?”
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.”
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.”
Pizza • $
“My first time and can’t wait to go back! Love the thin crust pizza and wings were great too! Ranch dressing some of the best I’ve had!”
Chicken • $
“It's nice to finally sit down and eat inside of a 'fast food' restaurant that feels like an actual 'sit down' restaurant. ...with REAL silverware.”
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.”
“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.”