I just drove to Frederick, checked into the hotel and now I'd like to get some dinner. A quick Yelp…read moresearch suggests Madrones. I don't understand the name, is it a chain restaurant? Did local boy Joey Madrones open his own joint? I know there is beer involved so I grab my co workers and we head on over to Madrones. We're here during the week and the place is jumpin'! I did not make a reservation and was able to snag a table with no wait. The beer selection is quite substantial with 24 beers on tap. I ordered a Hefeweizen to get the dinner party started. I started with the Fried Chesapeake Oysters. I mean, we're in Maryland so seafood is a must. The fried oysters were plump and quite tasty. Madrones is known for their Prime Rib so I ordered a small cut to start. The Au Jus along with the steak was a perfect cut for me. Served with the right cook on the steak, I recommend Madrones when you're in the mood for Prime Rib. I finished with Madrones Peanut Butter Pie, Mmm mm! Madrones, great meal! I will return the next time I'm in Frederick MD

Quick review based on many visits. Best. Prime. Rib. In. Frederick…read more Seriously. It's well seasoned, perfectly cooked, tender, and very flavorful The jus that comes with it is beefy and not over-salted as many are. My only gripe: you have to ask for horseradish to add to their horseradish sauce as it's really weak. I always the same sides: Caesar Salad and a baked potato. The salad is drenched with dressing by default, so I've learned to ask for dressing on the side. (And to 86 the sun-dried tomatoes. Who does that to a Caesar?). The potato is always well baked, with a fluffy interior and crisp exterior (and yes, I eat the skin. As my Mom used to say, "That's where the nutrients are"). I always ask for LOTS of butter, always get less butter than I want (they will bring more). I also always ask for chives, but they send out scallions (and actually had a server tell me their cook said "what's the difference?"). Minor quibbles all. A nice bourbon cocktail and warm rolls with honey butter to start, and my dinner is complete. No idea about their desserts; never made it that far, but someday... Enjoy!

I haven't been here since I was a kid and just brought my own kids today after moving back to the…read morearea. It was really good. Country ham breakfast sandwich is not to be missed. Home fries were also good with the onion and seasoning. The kids got the waffle with the strawberry and blueberry compote which I think might have been homemade. It was very good. The high chair was a bit dirty and sticky and I wish it had been cleaned better. But the bathrooms were very nice and clean. We'll be back for sure. This makes for a great Sunday morning with the Woodsboro park right down the street.

We loved the feel of the place and the service was super friendly. Bathrooms were also in order and…read morethey had two! I totally expected just one room. Their menu had a decent selection and we were excited to try our picks. Unfortunately for the adults we were not impressed. The kiddos, on the other hand, were quite content. What we got: Kids meals: comes with a 12oz drink. - Mac & cheese - no idea on the rating. The little devoured it and was still hungry so we ordered a slice of French toast for $2.25. The fries that came with the Mac and cheese were not impressive. The chocolate milk was loved by the kiddos. - French toast - I tried some of this and wasn't impressed. But once again the kiddo loved it and finished it. The chocolate milk was also devoured. M.O.A.B. - 2.5* the toast was fine. The eggs were fine, they were over easy (asked for over medium, but not a big deal). The home fries were on the drier side. The pork chops were tough. The hot cake was fluffy but nothing special. Would've enjoyed it more with real syrup. Sausage & gravy on home fries - 2* very little sausage and gravy compared to the home fries. I thought the home fries were fun as they were little potato discs, but I didn't want nearly as much as what came with the meal. The sausage and gravy was also lacking in flavor.

First time visiting Furnace Crab House, and it definitely won't be our last!…read more My family of five stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and had a great experience from start to finish. Our server, Megan, was fantastic - friendly, attentive, and made some great recommendations. The food came out in a timely manner, and everything was delicious. I ordered the Po' Boy sandwich, and wow, it was amazing! Packed with flavor and definitely something I'd order again. Kids had the cheeseburger, friends had the sampler (it was ok), and another had soup that was yummy! One thing that really stood out was when Megan brought out a pitcher of water without us even having to ask. As a family that drinks a lot of water, that thoughtful gesture was greatly appreciated and showed her attention to detail. Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Megan deserves a raise! We'll definitely be back.

We gave it another go this year ( I usually try one more time to see if its a fluke) after not good…read morelast year. I didn't get sat next to the bathroom like last tine when other tables are open lol. They absolutely were great this time. New waitresses that were awesome and staff emptying the crab bucket instead of us doing it, and good hot crabs and literally not waiting long at all. Kudos! We will be back Oh their crab soup was the best, in past it was ok.

This is the best Mexican food I have found in MD. Everything I've tried I have really enjoyed. The…read morepeople here work hard especially when they are busy. This is one of our go to places. I also love their soups & my husband loves their breakfast.

We went for breakfast. I got the breakfast skillet. It was a lot of food. Potatoes, bell peppers,…read moresausage and eggs all on a hot skillet. Loved it! I'd been here before and the food was great. The service was fast and very helpful. It was a little busy but at the same time there were always tables opening up. This place was originally a Burger King years ago. Not sure what happened with that. So it's kinda like an ex Burger King inside without the order counter. They did a good remodel when they did it. There's a bar area and tables too. You'll have to go check them out so you know what I mean.

Weird owner, slow service, minimal liquor inventory, bartender who sticks her bottle opener down…read moreher tit (nasty) and the only time worth going is about once every 3 months when there's a decent band. Its dead any other time and closes early more often than not. Hate that they charge $5 cover when most places in town don't anymore. Only one toilet so always a line to the ladies room on those rare nights when they draw a crowd. I don't see this place staying open too much longer.

Um.....they're website is a random Japanese advertisment and they're number is disconnected. Are…read morethey closed???

Had great deals when I first went. After menu change there are no specials. Food is still great…read morequality! Friendly service.

Keeps getting more and more inconsistent. The raccoon-eyed bartender is just plain rude. 2…read moredifferent experiences and she is simply way too obnoxious to deal with. Was half choking on something and no server was around and simply asked for water. And with a nasty glare and tone told me to go find a waiter and went on as if I were a ghost. Eddie is great! Twice served by him and he needs a raise. Ribs...stop giving me partial day old or worse pieces to make up a full rack. We have gone elsewhere 5 times where we would otherwise have been here but for those two things. The bartender is a completely rude person outside of those she knows as regulars. We are there enough to qualify as loyal patrons but no more. When you fix that, we maybe back.

Stopped by one evening to experience "America's Best Wings." I'm somewhat perplexed as to how they…read moregot that name. They wouldn't even be top 10 in Frederick. There are pizza places that serve better wings. I got the boneless wings combo with five of the Caribbean Citrus (dry) and five of the Honey BBQ (sauced) and I was disappointed at how dry they were. To their credit, the chicken consisted of big chunks of white meat - very promising when I first got them (pictured). However, these were the driest wings I've ever had...ever. I don't know if they were cooked too long or if the temperature was too high, but I figured that the breading they coated the wings in might seal in some juices. Boy, was I wrong. At least the sauced batch had some outside moisture, but when you go to take a bite and your fork bends, something's wrong. The side order of fries was your basic frozen batch of crinkle-cut fries dropped into the fryer. Nothing fresh or tasty here. The gentleman taking my order and checking in with me provided good service and was very polite, but I can name 10 places with better wings in town. Probably not America's Worst, but deceptively NOT "America's Best," unless you like 'em really dry and tough. Sorry folks; I really was hoping for better.

Purchased what I thought was a Catfish dinner last night. I quickly discovered it was not that but…read moreSwai (Basa) fish instead(which is not on the menu at all). I called them this morning to report the discrepancy. The manager immediately told me no one had ever complained about there fish. He also stated they will use that fish as Catfish. He did not offer any apology or correction for this intentional and blatant misrepresentation of the food they offer and said the "owner"/"manager" was out of the country. Be careful what you order from here!