We really loved the atmosphere of the restaurant--it was welcoming and set a great tone for the evening. We started with the crab dip and Brussels sprouts, and both appetizers were very good. The house side salads that followed were also enjoyable. For entrées, we ordered the ribeye with fries, cooked medium well. Unfortunately, it came out a bit overcooked. We also had the crab cake with mashed potatoes. While the mashed potatoes were good, the crab cake itself was quite small--only a little bigger than a golf ball--and contained a lot of shells. The first bite actually reminded me more of a salmon cake than a crab cake, which was disappointing. Dessert was the biggest letdown. We ordered the peach cobbler with ice cream, but it arrived cold, as if it had just come straight out of the refrigerator. The peaches didn't seem fully cooked, which took away from the dish. Our server was very nice and friendly, but not very knowledgeable about the menu or the dishes. Overall, there were some strong points, especially the atmosphere and appetizers, but several details kept the experience from being as good as it could have been. read more

Visiting from Chattanooga and I can't believe this place isn't packed. Great service (James was an amazing bar tender). We had the seared Ahi to start then shared the Rockfish and Scampi. Yumm The stars of the evening were the cocktails though. We had the seasonal Key Lime Crush and the Georgia Peach Margarita. Also tried the Espresso Martini. Creamy and smooth. Can't wait to come back. read more

Branded Chophouse - Georgia Peach margarita. - Steakhouses Near Me - Boonsboro, Maryland

Fantastic fare and the staff is so friendly. We loved the Baked Brie and the Crab Cakes. Great adult beverages as well. Our server, Kaya, could not have been sweeter. Go say hi to her and enjoy some fine eats! read more

My wife and I were in town for a day, and made arrangements to dine at Branded. We walked in and were greeted warmly by a welcoming hostess. The ambiance was local, hometown favorite vibe. Our server, Caroline, was an absolute joy! She was so sweet and helpful offering suggestions and local favorites. It was Half price bottles of wine night, so we enjoyed an excellent bottle of Caymus California Cab. We both ordered Steaks and they were absolutely perfectly prepared. What a highlight to our short little visit. If we are ever in the area again, we will DEFINITELY be back for another dinner date!!!!!! A+++. Thanks again Caroline! read more

Branded Chophouse - Ribeye, Filet - Steakhouses Near Me - Boonsboro, Maryland

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Service started by being told kitchen closes in ten minutes. WELCOME WE ordered beef stroganoff you get a shallow bowl no sides at all 30. Dollars No bread nothing ordered expresso martini the martini was in a champagne glass 15. Ordered calamari very small portion 17. The beef was very fatty the drinks tasted good but too small due to improper glass calamari very small tasted like it was old and greasy So high prices low quality service so so ITS A NO GO. you could go a few mile up the road to LONG HORN STEAKHOUSE and have a great meal at reasonable price read more

Went here after the JFK50 Everyone was so friendly and kind! Incredible service and food. The New York Strip my wife got was so beefy flavorful and cooked spot on medium rare. She had a house pepper sauce which she loved. I had the Porterhouse which was well seasoned and delicious! It was more medium than medium rare on the ginormous fillet side but it was delicious also. I got the cowboy butter which was a herbal butter very good but not needed due to amazing steak seasoning. The big star was the fresh vegetable medley which was hand cut and cooked fresh... delicious! I would return in a heartbeat! read more

Branded Chophouse - Porterhouse mashed potato's vegetable medley and cowboy butter. - Steakhouses Near Me - Boonsboro, Maryland

Service is really good. I tried 3 different martinis on their menu and man are they good! They're a little pricey but I think they were worth it. I ordered the blackened chicken fettuccine Alfredo. I wasn't really impressed with it. They used the wrong type of noodles for the dish and the sauce was lacking in flavor. We were a little annoyed that we were told there were no tables available but many were open. I'm assuming they meant to be reserved but the whole time we were there which was about 2-3 hours they didn't seat anyone at those. The resturaunt was really pretty though. Need to try the steak next time! read more

Branded Chophouse - a martini with sprinkles in it - Steakhouses Near Me - Boonsboro, Maryland

o happy to have found a steakhouse near here. We went for lunch, so didn't opt for a steak meal- but instead had salads, appetizers and fish. All were delicious! I had the full wedge salad (would probably go for half next time), my husband had a small house salad. Then I had tuna sashimi- it was perfect and the noddles with sauces were amazing. My husband ate the trout after a recommendation from our waitress, Service was great and the decor all the way down to the log table were neat- we will be back! read more

Branded Chophouse - Wedge salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Boonsboro, Maryland

Went there earlier this year. We both had filet mignon, which was delicious. The only negative thing was that our dessert, a lemon raspberry cake, was still frozen when they brought it to our table. The appetizers and sides were delicious, though. read more

Dropped in for lunch. Nice clean spot. Minimal clientele. Lovely bar tender. She was nice. Food took awhile to execute for an empty restaurant. Buffalo chicken was enormous $18. Average flavor. It needs a sauce maybe. It tasted too bland. This is nice for the area. Feels like DC pricing though. read more

I drove by this place about a dozen times, so when my wife asked about eating dinner there I asked..."where is that". My son turned 21 and the family decided to try Branded Chophouse (my wife's friend lives in Boonsboro and gave rave reviews) Between my family and my son's friends it was about 9 of us and we were seated immediately. (we made reservations) It is a quaint restaurant with a bar and seating on one side and more restaurant dining on the other. The wait staff, which consisted primarily of young adults, were the best!! They were respectful, professional and made sure we all were comfortable. I can't comment on everyone's food choice, but I had the Steak Chimichurri as a appetizer and the Bar-b-que Beef Brisket Sandwich. Both were ok..nothing spectacular about the meal. However, many of the other family members got the salmon and they LOVED it. The kids ordered hamburgers and wings. They didn't give rave reviews about their choices either. We were surprised to learn that there was an "arena" in the back half of the restaurant that hosts wrestling matches and concerts....That was pretty wild to see. Also, we were told that they are affiliated with Ilforno and Vanish Brewery. I'm not exactly sure how that works, but we love Ilforno Pizza and Vanish Brewery in Frederick. We've been back since then and had the same experience so I have nothing negative about Branded Chophouse. I would return since it's a nice restaurant close to the house. read more

First time here and I didn't hold back. The setting is great with a nice dim lighting to set the mood for a nice romantic dinner. We ordered drinks from the bar. The house Margarita was excellent and they had a great wine selection as well. We started off with the Buffalo Wings for apps, they were absolutely fantastic. These wings had the best sauce that I've had in Frederick County, I couldn't get enough of them. For my entree, I went with the 12 oz ribeye with a baked potato. The steak was prepared perfectly and well-seasoned. My date got the lobster ravioli, these left a bit to be desired. A bit lukewarm and not much flavor to be honest. A bit of an oily sauce for my liking. Just a warning they do not serve bread or anything else while you're waiting for your food like a typical steakhouse. The service was awesome, we enjoyed our serve (Kaya) who was very attentive and had a great personality. read more

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A very cool atmosphere and very good food. The service was solid and attentive. The menu is varied and has something for everyone. I definitely would eat at Branded Chophouse again. read more

This was a great dinner! The gelato bomb was amazing. However, drinks took a long time to come out, as well as food! Love the atmosphere though. We will go back read more

Branded Chophouse - Gelato bomb (has peanut butter gelato inside) - Steakhouses Near Me - Boonsboro, Maryland

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Let's begin with the service, could not have asked for a more attentive server. It is gorgeous and inviting inside. We stopped in for a late lunch, ordered the crispy Brussels, they were delicious, but cold. Hubby ordered the rockfish with broccolini, it was greasy and cold. I ordered the burger with sweet potato fries, with the exception of the bun, everything was warm, but not hot. This was our second time in, because we believe in second chances. Might give it a third go in a couple years if still there. read more

Steak had zero seasoning, like none what so ever ...... they spilled water on the plate so the steak was floating and never asked of we wanted a new one..... more worried about grill marks than the way it tastes ..... disappointed!! Worst meal of our life read more

Branded Chophouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Boonsboro, Maryland

Again but this time we brought 4 guests. They all agreed it was a great night. Food was delicious and my new-br-inlaw was the only one with room for dessert. My sister texted me the next morning he was coming back. I am inviting them back for a live show to get dinner and entertainment. It's hard to believe we have this in Boonsboro. We had a blast and it's local. read more

If you like $42 Ribeyes that are gray, with zero seasoning, and 1/2" thick, this is your place. Service was okay, but slow - and the food was mediocre at best - especially for a place that's supposed to be a steakhouse. Braised short ribs were tough and flavorless, swimming in an odd thin liquid. NY Strip looked just like the ribeye, and was also gray and thin. Mac and Cheese was inedible - very salty. Won't go back. read more

Hosted my annual pre-tournament dinner tonight at Branded Chophouse. I run an annual golf tournament and we always have a dinner to kick things off. Here is my review of tonight's experience: - Cocktails before dinner were outstanding. Excellent presentation; high quality cocktails that rival popular upscale restaurants. - Dinner - I think all 8 of us ordered a version of steak. It's clear that they've lowered their cuts to fit the price point of the area. These steaks were very good and I'd order them again. However, there's no reason why you couldn't still have a higher price point cut of beef for whomever might want to indulge. If you had a $65 bone-in ribeye, I assure you some people would buy it. - Service was outstanding. Very friendly and professional service. - To the owners: You absolutely cannot be taken seriously if you close at 9:00 on a Thursday night. You might make the excuse that you don't want to pay staff that late. That's weak. Cut your staff down to a few people. Thursday night is a very popular restaurant night. We felt rushed and we dropped almost a thousand bucks tonight. You should MINIMALLY be open until 10:00 and recommend until 11:00. There is no excuse! - Lastly: you've got a major project next door, getting ready to open and I'd say only 25% of the area knows anything about it. This is a huge undertaking and you should be broadcasting it everywhere. There are so many outlets to advertise for free! You need help marketing!! read more

Service was good, wine list was good, but a restaurant calling itself a chophouse should do better than a 1/2" thick Denny's like ribeye.

A large group of us came for a show at Vanish Hall and afterward had a few drinks at Branded. I have to say we had an absolute blast! The music venue was outstanding - great sound, great lighting, big dance floor, and the staff and bartenders at both Vanish and Branded were so kind and accommodating! The drinks did not disappoint in strength or quantity! But, perhaps the best reflection of an outstanding organization is what happens behind the scenes on Monday morning. Stay with me here... After the super fun evening and strong drinks (haha) I realized I had lost 2 credit cards somewhere in Vanish Hall or at Branded, so I emailed them to see if anyone had turned them in. The Director of Operations, C Murray, responded and told me they would check and let me know. I was not hopeful at this point that anything would be turned in or that I would hear back from the Director ... BUT I DID! Not only had they found the items, but they were willing to put them in the mail for me since I live far away. The Director and the team followed through and the cards arrived to me a few days later. This care and concern for customers speaks volumes! Their effort was so appreciated and my faith restored that people do care and will go above and beyond. They made a fan for life out of me! read more

This meal is priced at $20.00 This is half of a chicken breast at most....Dry as can be, and flavorless. Blackened because it's burnt. Alfredo sauce tastes like it was out of a jar. Flavorless as well. read more

Branded Chophouse - Blackened chicken Alfredo - Steakhouses Near Me - Boonsboro, Maryland

Ordered 3 meals for takeout. Steaks were very thin but they had a decent taste. Rockfish was very good. Rating is low due to fact that for the price the portions are small. Also the order was incomplete as one of the side salads was missing. in summary decent food that is over priced and obviously no quality control for carry out meals. read more

First dining experience at Branded Chophouse and will definitely not be the last. Quite honestly no complaints. When dining the two things that matter the most the cook and your waiter. A++ some of the dishes we ordered- ribeye steak, blackened chicken alfredo, grilled chicken sandwich, calamari, crab dip, chicken wings, flank steak, ny strip, grilled salmon , Mac n cheese ..... I personally had crab dip and risotto with asparagus/blackened chicken. The risotto was tender n creamy and the asparagus added a nice light taste. The blackened chicken was tender and not overly seasoned. The crab dip arrived hot, as did all of the food, it was rich n creamy - now that I think about it i guess what suggestion would be for more crab to be added to the dip. This definitely will replace Long Horn/Outback as my take out spot when drained from a long work day/ week. Oh almost forget we had 1 waiter for our lathe group he did an excellent job ! I know a few people made substitutions with their food and one last minute drink change and everything arrived as ordered. read more

We were here tonight with a large group of 14 and the food was delicious! I only heard from everyone how great it was. My steak was cooked perfectly and the seasoning was tasty. Our waiter was attentive and kept us supplied with drinks. Thank you, we'll be back. read more

Lovely brunch here on mothers day. Sat at the bar and had perfect service. Will definitely be back for dinner. Prices are reasonable and have a fantastic brunch menu. read more

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The steak is incredible. Lovely restaurant and great service! Went twice in one week after discovering it.

Food and service were very good. VERY disappointed when they would only accept $100 of our $200 gift certificates. They were from Christmas a year ago but had no expiration date. it was embarrassing for the couple that gave us and the other couple $100 each. As an apology they gave us tickets to future entertainment- which we were not interested in. The tickets were worth well over $100. Would have thought it would have been worth it to honor the certificates to keep the six of us as customers. Won't be back! read more

Kaya R was our waitress and she was amazing! She Made great recommendations and the food and service were great.

First time there it was wonderful. Second time horrible. The food was lukewarm and the service was terrible. I don't know if we will give it another try or not. Luckily there are a lot of really good restaurants in this area to chose from. read more

Food and service were great! Had a nice dinner out with a couple of friends that I haven't seen in decades. I will say though that it is a loud dining room, so if your dinner is one that will be heavy on conversation, it may be a little difficult. read more

Solid overall experience. The restaurant itself is very nicely decorated for a chophouse. It definitely has the steakhouse/chophouse feel, but elevated. The decor is well thought out, the bar is well situated, and the chefs table is a nice touch. I sat at the bar and the bartenders were very nice and attentive but they were very busy. Just from overhearing the conversations I could tell that there are still working out some kinks, but that is to be expected with a place this new and as busy as they were. Now, for the most important part, the food and drinks. The menu is very typical of the style of restaurant which is a good sign in my opinion. The restaurant has an identity and the menu reflects it. I wasn't very hungry tonight so I didn't get steak but I will return. I ordered the calamari and a half wedge salad. As anyone who loves calamari knows, the proper cooking of it is 99% of the battle. I am happy to report that the calamari was lightly fried to perfection. The calamari was well seasoned and the sautéed veggies were a nice touch. My only critique is that, for me, it was screaming for acid. The hoisin based dipping sauce was very tasty but to cut the heaviness of the fried food, an acidic element would have taken this over the top. All in all, I would order it again. The wedge salad is a steakhouse staple and Branded has a very good one. The almost lardon bacon strips were perfectly cooked and although I don't usually love raw red onion, it actually works perfectly because there was much and it adds a really nice punch. One small critique is that there was a large slice of tomato on the plate that was unseasoned, a small detail but it would have taken it from a very good wedge to nearly perfect. Overall, Branded is a very good chophouse style restaurant with elevated touches both in the layout and the menu. The bartenders are very attentive and engaging. Like many new restaurants, it is still working out a few kinks but I have no doubt they will iron them out. The food is above average bordering on fantastic with a few tweaks in my opinion. I look forward to returning with my family to try the steaks next time read more

Branded Chophouse - Fried Calamari and the 1/2 wedge salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Boonsboro, Maryland

The food at Branded Chophouse will not disappoint. I had the prime rib. It was a little pricey but cooked to perfection. That is a rare treat and I was pleased it was perfectly cooked. The vegetables and potatoes also delicious. My husband had some French onion soup and wings and loved them. The manager, Tyler, super friendly and informative about what's coming down the road. The ambiance is a little strange, but comfortable. The drinks are amazing and made with pride and care. All the staff were wonderful. I'm looking forward to going back with friends for a concert and dinner. read more

Really enjoyed our meal at Branded! The prime rib is worth it. Thank you Kaya R for great service :)

Horrible experience ordered Prime Rib at 7:20 sold out. Ordered rib eye, filet, and steak tips all came out cold, daughter ordered a burger only thing that was slightly warm. Ordered mashed potatoes when food came they said they were out and could order something else. Horrible birthday experience!! read more

Branded Chophouse - Cold food poor service - Steakhouses Near Me - Boonsboro, Maryland

Excellent experience at Branded ! Beautiful modern ambience. Loved the choice of cocktails, with a great selection of bourbons. My steak was cooked perfectly and the hand cut fries were on point ! Service with Rose was excellent, she made some great suggestions for cocktails and dishes to try. I highly recommend anyone to check out this newer restaurant in the Boonsboro area ! read more

Branded Chophouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Boonsboro, Maryland

Absolutely an amazing restaurant from the staff to the food to the drinks! So happy we have such an amazing restaurant in the area!

I realize that a review is very personal and restaurants have good and not great moments. Our late lunch today was superb. Arriving at 2:00 pm, no reservation, and were instantly seated by a gracious hostess. The setting is casual, industrial chic, modern, with a very large bar. The tables are set apart, securing privacy in an open setting. The kitchen is open and visible to all. The only criticism is the noise level. There is no acoustical material anywhere and the noise level is high, even in a quasi empty restaurant. One can only imagine what a full, nighttime dining experience would bring. Our wait person Cole was excellent, professional, and did not question any of our requests, some of which were a bit out of the ordinary. The food and drinks arrived in a timely way. No undue waiting. The food: The Sesame Tuna Sashimi was indeed shareable, fresh and perfectly presented. The salads were crisp. The French Onion soup excellent. Ample selection of draft beer and wines. However, we went there for the steak! The 10 ounce filet mignons were superb, charred exactly the way requested, buttery, not covered with some awful spice to make up for lack of flavor, served with a 'bit' of shoestring potatoes. The steak stands alone, sending carnivores into heaven and worth every bit of the 55.00 charge. We get it that the price is high, maybe out of the price point range of the area, but given the quality of the meat, it was fair. After reading the various comments, we were prepared for the high cost, however, the quality, the preparation of these filets was top drawer. Yes, all of the sides add up in cost, this is an expensive meal, however, this is a true steak house, sides are al la carte and this is pretty much what one finds all over the country from old Peter Luger"s to Bern's Steak House. We will definitely return on special occasions. read more

Branded Chophouse - Sesame Tuna Sashimi - Steakhouses Near Me - Boonsboro, Maryland

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Great meal-risotto was fantastic, delicious filet, and loved the dipping sauce with the sweet potato fries! Finished with crème brûlée that was fabulous. Thank you Kaya for awesome service. We will be back! read more

We walked in and the ambience is a 4/5, looks cool but could use some more tables since it looked kind of empty. We sit down and the waiter forgot about us for about 10-15 minutes, fine, we flagged him down and apologized. We ordered drinks which were pretty good but we had to flag the waiter for refills and he got my other party members order then left without asking if I wanted one. My sandwich was very good but for $16 I would think I'd get more than a couple fries. The plating wasn't very good. I think there is a lot of room for potential if they get more experienced servers who don't ask if we want our empty glasses removed from the table, adjust the pricing to reflect small servings or give larger servings, etc. it was fine...I guess. read more