I love this place! We came here on a lazy snowy Saturday right as it opened, and we got a great…read moretable right by the window. It filled up fast, and there was a lively bar crowd, and also an engagement party celebration upstairs. All of the servers were so friendly, and happy to share their favorite dishes and beers, etc. We started with the wings, which were great, and then we had the house salad with salmon and the burger and fries. OK, I did not order the burger and fries, but my boyfriend did, and I ate half the fries on his plate, they were that good! Great, friendly, with generous pours for wine, and just a really friendly, great place with perfect food for a winter day. I wish I could find a place like this in Washington, DC.

Was in Frederick, Maryland for a work trip and a coworker suggested hooch and banter. It's a small…read morerestaurant, but they were able to accommodate us without a reservation. The server was great very attentive and patient as we ask lots of questions about the menu. They have a new burger item every week so we all tried that it was a Smashburger with crab on top pretty good and very big. They had an option to upgrade the truffle fries which we did and the fries were great. Would definitely come back if I was ever in town again to try something new.

This place is a great cocktail bar spot next to the Carroll creek pathways. It has excellent…read morecocktails a laid-back but lively vibe. The drinks were all very good and the variety is great. They have a large and ever rotating seasonal cocktail menu along with their classic. They are all done very well and the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly with what you're looking for. The decor is with bar seating, couches and high top tables to your liking. Definitely a good spot for a date to have a drink with.

I try to make it a point to come here whenever I am in Frederick. The staff is nothing short of…read moreAMAZING and every single bartender can make a delicious drink. I always start with an espresso martini and then venture into a seasonal drink and/or bartender's recommendation. I also love that there is a self serve water cooler by the front door to help you stay hydrated.

Liver pate was good, house salad was not, the dressing was not good at all. Rockfish was good,…read moreaccompanying hush puppies were dry and flavorless. Crab cakes were fine. Mashed potatoes were delicious. Shells and cheese were good, but needed pepper. Deserts were ok. Service was great. The dining room was very loud.

I swear, we kept saying "it's so good" every time we took a bite of our meals to include the…read moredesserts. Service was top notch, the restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and the food was A++. This was a former Catholic Church that has since been converted to a restaurant. The altar and the original organ remain in place. Chef Bryan Voltaggio truly shows his passion for food and service at The Visitation.

We had a great experience at Monkey La La. We had planned on going to Avery's upstairs for crabs…read more Since there was an hour wait we went downstairs to Monkey La La's for a drink and discovered you can still get the full Avery's menu. We sat right away. We had amazing crabs and the hush puppies were also very good. Last but not least the service was incredible. Our server Ben was attentive and personable, which is appreciated. Pricing was as expected for crabs. Atmosphere is more a bar than restaurant so probably not for young kids, but you know that going in. Still a friendly place and will definitely be going back.

Service was good and the food was delicious as well love the combos they have here . Sat at the bar…read moreit wasn't to crowded wish they had more happy hour specials

I stumbled upon this place while visiting family and it did not disappoint. The gentleman at the…read morefront greeted me and took his time explaining the menu and answering my questions. The snapper was delicious; cooked perfectly. The kelewele was so good, I loved the flavors. I've never had jollof or attieke before so I wasn't sure what to expect, but they were good as well. The ambiance was lovely, very upbeat and fun with good music a but also refined. I will definitely be back to try some more food!

Food was great and ambience was nice, only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of staffing,…read morebartender who was also the waiter was taking orders and making drinks, it took about 15-20min for us to just get our drink orders. But overall it was good!

I attended the Curious Iguana Adult Book Fair event here. It was crowded and lively for a Thursday…read more Not sure if that was because of the event but it was packed. There were two food trucks available outside to choose from: Ekiben and one with grilled foods. Coming from Gaithersburg on a weekday evening, I knew I couldn't hang around for long so I didn't want to drink too much. To my delight, Attaboy has a "taste" option that's about half the quantity of a glass and at half the price. I tried the stout called Mr. Mustache: a little bitter, dark, just what I needed.

Great place to stop in enjoy an ice cold beer! Local within Frederick's downtown area, its an easy…read morestop along the way. The service was quick, polite and satisfied our needs. We only had Attaboy Beer which was spot on! The environment is cozy, inviting and sure to be relaxing.

We went to this awesome down-to-earth brewery on a whim during the week. This end of Market Street…read morein Frederick feels like a neighborhood in a European city in some ways. We were greeted immediately when we walked in and you could tell many of the folks there were regulars - like a modern Cheers vibe. My personal favorite among the beers was the En Fleur and we really liked the Penny Pincher and the Irish Stout they had. I even tried my first breakfast stout there (though I probably will never have beer for breakfast in my wiser years)! It is in the same space as a burger spot, which I think is really smart. We will definitely be back!

OMG; OMB is so freaking good!…read more Frederick has a wealth of local brewers, and Olde Mother is consistently at the top of the heap. The taproom at OMB has a warm, Cheers-like vibe (they don't know my name, but I'm working on it!). Their taps feature a rotating selection of light, sour/fruity, hoppy, dark/malty, and non-alcoholic beers. I'm a fan of their various Kolsches, and their stouts are "interesting" (I enjoyed their Morning Ritual Golden Breakfast Stout this week: looks like a lager, with a maple syrup taste that was really refreshing. Guinness it wasn't!). They also offer cocktails and wines for those poor people that can't appreciate a well-crafted, well-poured brews (pagans!). Pours are generous, prices are reasonable, value is great. They even have a selection of board games so you can while away a cold (or hot) evening by yourself or with friends. But wait: there's more... OMB shares space with Backslash Burgers (which was recently renamed from "50/50 Burgers" for what sounds like trademark reasons. Yelp hasn't caught the name change yet. You'll have to look them up under the old name for my (5 star, baby!) review. TLDR: amazing 50% beef/50% bacon smashburgers cooked to order with your choice of toppings, or you can choose from several very interesting regular offers. (If you like heat, try the "I Can't Feel My Face" burger. I dare you...). Sandwiches can be ordered as single or double patties, and can be made with chicken. Large groups can be accommodated, and there are regular events (bands, Night Markets, even a "Paint Your Pet" night are on this month's schedule) to help bring in thirsty and hungry hordes. Trivia Night is every Thursday, and it can get raucous. OMB shares a parking lot across the street with Gravel & Grind bike and coffee shop. It's not easily handicap accessible, with a few steps separating OMB and BB, and since both are self-service that could be a problem, but it's a great place to make helpful friends, no? The hours are also a little quirky for a pub (Monday-Saturday 11AM-10PM, Sunday 11AM-7PM). So, if you find your way to Frederick (and you should!), stop in for a great brew and burger. Tell 'em Randy sent ya...

Good food, Great service, Very very clean restroom. That's…read moresuper when you go to a restaurant the greatness of the food stands up with the great restroom.

Food was good. Service was great. We managed to get a 6 top at 9:15 on a Saturday night. They were…read moreso accommodating and they were busy! They split checks with zero effort. Catered well to the 6 different tastes that surrounded our table. Everyone wanted something different and the Lodge handled it perfectly. Highly recommend the family sampler for a starter.

Food was priced ok but food was also pretty lousy. Almost inedible food. Brisket was more like…read moresmall super thin greasy beef shavings. Chicken strips were cold bland oily bread with a little bit of processed chicken parts. The whole environment felt slimy and dirty. I did not feel safe. There was a biker gang there playing very crude music with the f word repeated a million times at an almost deafening volume.

Good service and food. The new expanded sportsbook is pretty impressive. If you're not a…read moregambler it all might be a bit much.

The first time I visited I was a bit underwhelmed. However, after being there a few times it's been…read morebetter. The staff is friendly. It gives a hole in the wall vibe. Most definitely a place where regulars are loyal. I have not tried the food but the drink prices are reasonable. Karaoke on Tuesdays at 9pm!

Really enjoyed on my visit to Fredrick. The crab pretzel was the die for, had to get a second one!!…read moreThe potato skins were filled with onion which over powered the flavor, but the crab dip made up for it. Also the best Irish coffee in town, hands down. Highly recommend for a chill lunch vibe.