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Top picks for Frederick Restaurants
The Tasting Room is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

1. The Tasting Room

7.8
101 N Market St (at West Church St.), Frederick, MD
American Restaurant · Downtown Frederick · 48 tips and reviews

AustinAustin: Pay attention to the fish specials; they can be amazing (hoping for John Dory). Always know the filet mignon competes with, or surpasses, any of the familiar chains (e.g., Morton's, Ruth's, The Palm).

Thacher & Rye is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

2. Thacher & Rye

228 N Market St, Frederick, MD
Restaurant · Downtown Frederick · No tips or reviews
Shab Row Bistro & Wine Bar is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

3. Shab Row Bistro & Wine Bar

221 N East St, Frederick, MD
Wine Bar · Downtown Frederick · 22 tips and reviews

AustinAustin: RIP SRB. Unfortunately, something will replace it that has shitty food, shitty service, and generic bar offerings - and it will be packed. So sad. SRB, easily one of the best places this town had.

Family Meal is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

4. Family Meal

880 N East St, Frederick, MD
American Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews

AustinAustin: The best breakfast spot in Frederick. FM is also a good option for lunch and dinner. FM helps make the point that downtown Frederick is THE place for better food. One of Frederick's best.

The Wine Kitchen is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

5. The Wine Kitchen

8.6
50 Carroll Creek Way, Frederick, MD
New American Restaurant · Downtown Frederick · 32 tips and reviews

AustinAustin: Years removed from 2011, John has brought the wine list into a very admirable place. The staff are phenomenal, as then, and the food is destination worthy. WK, keep up the good work.

Up On Market is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

6. Up On Market

301 N Market St (at E 4th St), Frederick, MD
Bistro · Downtown Frederick · No tips or reviews
Dutch's Daughter is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

7. Dutch's Daughter

9.0
581 Himes Ave, Frederick, MD
American Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Dan O.Dan Oldham: Sunday brunch isn't cheap ($25) but it is amazing. Includes a Mimosa or bloody mary and lots of great food (including crab eggs, crab dip and crab soup).

Firestone's Restaurant is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

8. Firestone's Restaurant

105 N Market St (btw Church & 2nd), Frederick, MD
Bar · Downtown Frederick · 39 tips and reviews

AustinAustin: Do not discount Firestone's as a bar only. Mike and Mark Donnelly left a tradition of very good food. It lives on at Firestone's.

Antrim 1844 is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

9. Antrim 1844

8.2
30 Trevanion Rd, Taneytown, MD
Bed and Breakfast · 9 tips and reviews

Dan O.Dan OConnor: We were married here in 2005, and people still talk about how awesome our wedding was. Check this place out for good food, good booze, and a quiet peaceful stay.

Il Porto is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

10. Il Porto

8.9
200 S Market St (All Saints Street), Frederick, MD
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Frederick · 20 tips and reviews

Derek H.Derek Huether: The food flavors are simple but very good. The cocktails are reasonably priced and generous in size. I recommend you park in the garage and walk there, rather than than trying to find parking.

Manalu Italian Restaurant is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

11. Manalu Italian Restaurant

8.2
5227 Presidents Ct, Frederick, MD
Italian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

justin h.justin humphreys: Absolutely everything! Including the service and the owners.

Monocacy Crossing Bar & Restaurant is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

12. Monocacy Crossing Bar & Restaurant

8.2
4424A Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Denise F.Denise Fox: So totally different and delicious. Rosters watermelon salad w/goat cheese mint citrus vinaigrette YUM!

Cafe Nola is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

13. Cafe Nola

8.3
4 E Patrick St (at Market St.), Frederick, MD
American Restaurant · Downtown Frederick · 79 tips and reviews

Walter K.Walter Kittinger: People that say this place is infested with hipsters have never been to Brooklyn

Hootch and Banter is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

14. Hootch and Banter

8.4
49 S Market St, Frederick, MD
Restaurant · Downtown Frederick · 9 tips and reviews

Bill R.Bill Russell: Burger & Chicken both good. Will come back for other options.

Pistarro's is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

15. Pistarro's

7.6
221 N East St, Frederick, MD
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Frederick · 21 tips and reviews

Jennifer W.Jennifer White: Not crazy about community dining but enjoyed the food and the service was good.

Mariachi Restaurant is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

16. Mariachi Restaurant

7.2
5854 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD
Mexican Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Shaner: If you like spicy - gotta try their spicy habenero sauce.

Black Hog BBQ is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

17. Black Hog BBQ

9.0
118 S Market St (at South St.), Frederick, MD
BBQ Joint · Downtown Frederick · 63 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Mills: Try the Arkansas beef bbq...uh-mazing!

Blues BBQ Co. is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

18. Blues BBQ Co.

8.2
5822 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD
BBQ Joint · 4 tips and reviews

AustinAustin: The brisket sandwich is amazing! With or without coleslaw, you won't be disappointed.

Isabella's Taverna & Tapas Bar is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

19. Isabella's Taverna & Tapas Bar

8.6
44 N Market St, Frederick, MD
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown Frederick · 56 tips and reviews

Alena L.Alena Lerch: The food is excellent. I've never had a bad experience. The worst part is choosing what to get!

Red Horse Restaurant is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

20. Red Horse Restaurant

6.6
996 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Logan K.Logan K: Try the fish and chips if your not in the mood for a steak...any other occaision, get the 8 ounce filet mignon...amazing!

Crabapples New York Delicatessen is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

21. Crabapples New York Delicatessen

6.0
101 W Patrick St (at N Court St), Frederick, MD
Deli · Downtown Frederick · 12 tips and reviews

Drew D.Drew Derrick: Best sandwiches in Frederick. 

Magoo's Pub & Eatery is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

22. Magoo's Pub & Eatery

6.1
1-A W 2nd St., Frederick, MD
American Restaurant · Downtown Frederick · 14 tips and reviews

Joseph F.Joseph Ferris: Smoked salmon salad was awesome, bartender was misanthropic

Wag's Restaurant is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

23. Wag's Restaurant

7.9
24 S Market St, Frederick, MD
Bar · Downtown Frederick · 31 tips and reviews

Sean M.Sean Morrissey: Best burgers in town. Great Happy Hours. 50 cent Yuengling drafts Monday/Tues nites

Bushwaller's is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

24. Bushwaller's

8.2
209 N Market St (btw 2nd & 3rd), Frederick, MD
Pub · Downtown Frederick · 31 tips and reviews

James R.James Richards: I really liked this place. It's got a relaxed, friendly and familiar feel too it, and the staff is top notch.

Madrones is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

25. Madrones

8.3
7810 Wormans Mill Rd, Frederick, MD
American Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

AustinAustin: Good atmosphere, good service, underwhelming food and limited wine selection. Better than a Friday's and not even close to a Houston's. The bar is great and beer choices are very good.

Brewer's Alley is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

26. Brewer's Alley

8.5
124 N Market St (btwn 2nd & Church St), Frederick, MD
Brewery · Downtown Frederick · 110 tips and reviews

AustinAustin: Beer, just like mom used to make.

The Orchard is one of Top picks for Frederick Restaurants.

27. The Orchard

7.2
45 N Market St (at Church St), Frederick, MD
New American Restaurant · Downtown Frederick · 27 tips and reviews

AustinAustin: The dinner menu attempts to cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner in one fell swoop. The food offered has an organic aura but tastes processed and is served excessively hot. It's a bit peculiar.