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I've visited this place 3 times. First time the food was great, service was great, but I had an issue with my bill. I paid with my card and left a cash tip. When I checked my bank transactions I noticed the amount was different than what I signed for. I called and spoke with the manager and she informed me that because they did not have my receipt at the end of the night so they automatically chose a tip amount and added it to my bill. The manager did offer a refund or an in store credit. The second time there were no issues I came and spent the in store credit. The third time I convinced a group of friends to come to enjoy the food and karaoke. I was very embarrassed immediately as I had spoken so highly of the place and we were immediately disappointed starting with the drinks. We sent drinks back several times because the bartender couldn't get it right and the manager had to make it herself. The appetizer was great but the actual meal was dry. The manager did try to rectify all issues that arose. She comp'd several items and also gave a discount.
Date night with my honey! We decided to try this new restaurant. And it didn't disappoint! Brisket nachos and shrimp and grits. Absolutely delicious! We will definitely be back!
On a whim. as were walking towards our parked car nearby, my gf and I decided to indulge ourselves in humor as these times have been rough. So our Sunday night was filled with some drinks, good food, and comedy. I'm giving this place a 4 stars because the comedians knocked it out of the park. The last guy who dealt with some hecklers was amazing. So deadpan and ruthless. For drinks, I got a cider mimosa and it was tasty. We also ordered the chicken tender and it was good, a tad bit salty but definitely juicy and tasty. Maybe the nachos are better, but I still enjoyed it. If you like comedy and having some grub/drink, I would recommend checking it out.
Yummmmmm. My friends and I visited this place after we had a girls day at a nearby winery. We were sat immediately and the staff was so polite. We asked our server for suggestions and she definitely delivered . I wish I could remember her name. The food was so flavorful. One of my friends mentioned the sliders were a bit dry, but dipping it in the jam that came with the fritters brought it back to life. The hibiscus margarita was . We left before the dj got there, but I could tell it would've been a good time. Definitely going back!
They have a pretty decent happy hour menu. The drink Are delicious and there are some tasty seasonal drinks. They also have some pretty good food on happy hour. I really enjoyed the goat cheese fritters though the portion size was a bit small.
Great local spot with tasty dishes and drinks. The atmosphere was cool. I felt like I was really in NYC or something going down the stairs to enter the establishment. However keep this in mind if you aren't able to walk down steps. It's called the cellar door for a reason. We visited on a Tuesday night for a double date night which was also open mic comedy night. We got there at 7 and we were the first there, but don't give up on them if you experience this. More ppl showed up by the time the show started a little before 8. Comedians were hit or miss but paired with good company & great drinks you'll either laugh because they're funny or laugh because you're out drinking watching bad comedy on a Tuesday night. Either way it was a chill vibe perfect for parents who just need a break from the kids. Food : I ordered the crab dip which was tasty. The bread that accompanied it was quite hard, not nasty at all just not what I was expecting. It had the texture of a chip. A thick chip. The crab dip also comes with carrots and celery. The celery appeared to have seen better days. It was soggy. My friends ordered the blackened Alfredo, po Bo sandwich and loaded brisket fries. They enjoyed it all. I tasted the brisket fries and baby whatever sauce they drizzle on them O M G ! Bomb- get you some !! Drinks: Jess was the bartender that night and her hands are heavy !! You'll definitely feel your drinks ! Ps this is a good thing ! I ordered a strawberry lemonade vodka. It's basically the Boot Jack Lemonade but I got the rye substituted with vodka because I had no desire to try liquor called rye. My friends also enjoyed their drinks, a mojito and margarita. My husbands drink was nothing to write about...he's doing keto so ...yea! Overall we will be back soon ! It was a nice cool vibe.
The staff itself is absolutely on point. Super attentive, knowledge, easy to get their attention. The food is lackluster, over-seasoned fries, under-seasoned chicken. I think this is more of a spot to pop in for a cocktail, impressive cocktail menu for sure, rather than a place to get a great meal especially given all the options around. For a nightcap, I'd pop in again
What a great time, the food is delicious, the drinks are great, and the staff as attentive and great. The vibe is definitely an upscale bar, don't come dressed to the nines, but come as you are. I welcoming warm space where are you can have a drink and unwind at the end of the day. The music is great, the people are friendly, and the food is delicious. Would come again!
The Cellar Door might remind you of a bar and restaurant from college but the food is actually decent. I came here for dinner last night for Restaurant Week, $30 for a 3 course meal? Unbeatable. Appetizer: Crab bites with corn relish and remolade sauce. The bites had a crunch to it and meaty in the middle. The remolade sauce complemented the crab bites but the corn relish would have been better served warm than cold. Main Course: Scallop adobo with mushroom and sweet soy reduction served with garlic rice and asparagus. Pan seared scallops and mushrooms are my absolute favorite so it only made sense to order this. They were cooked perfectly and the sauce had a sweet and savory taste to it. The garlic rice wasn't too overpowering in the palate which was delightful. I always prefer my asparagus crisp and tender but it was over cooked and wasn't seasoned very well. Dessert: Chocolate mousse. You can't go wrong with chocolate! It wasn't too sweet and perfectly paired with a few pieces of raspberries. I told my friend that it would've been nice if the cup holding the mousse was an actual chocolate and sure enough it was! I broke the cup with my spoon and when I found out it was chocolate I was so excited. Our server Eric was nice enough to give my friend an extra chocolate cup! Located in Downtown Frederick and parking is within walking distance (Church St. Garage). They had one server with a few working the kitchen which might be why a few things were off. There were pros and a few cons with dinner but I would give this place another go.
Came here on a Friday for dinner, surprisingly it wasn't crowded at all and we were the only people in there at 6pm. The drinks came out fast and the mule was delicious. Located very centrally to downtown Frederick there is street parking as well as a garage right behind. The interior is cute, it really does look like a cellar with stone and wood accents. The menu had some appetizing looking choices. The salmon was very good and so was the risotto. The brisket nachos were also tasty. My mother enjoyed the French dip. Service was fast and attentive! Would come here again. read more
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I've visited this place 3 times. First time the food was great, service was great, but I had an issue with my bill. I paid with my card and left a cash tip. When I checked my bank transactions I noticed the amount was different than what I signed for. I called and spoke with the manager and she informed me that because they did not have my receipt at the end of the night so they automatically chose a tip amount and added it to my bill. The manager did offer a refund or an in store credit. The second time there were no issues I came and spent the in store credit. The third time I convinced a group of friends to come to enjoy the food and karaoke. I was very embarrassed immediately as I had spoken so highly of the place and we were immediately disappointed starting with the drinks. We sent drinks back several times because the bartender couldn't get it right and the manager had to make it herself. The appetizer was great but the actual meal was dry. The manager did try to rectify all issues that arose. She comp'd several items and also gave a discount. read more
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2 years ago
Date night with my honey! We decided to try this new restaurant. And it didn't disappoint! Brisket nachos and shrimp and grits. Absolutely delicious! We will definitely be back! read more
On a whim. as were walking towards our parked car nearby, my gf and I decided to indulge ourselves in humor as these times have been rough. So our Sunday night was filled with some drinks, good food, and comedy. I'm giving this place a 4 stars because the comedians knocked it out of the park. The last guy who dealt with some hecklers was amazing. So deadpan and ruthless. For drinks, I got a cider mimosa and it was tasty. We also ordered the chicken tender and it was good, a tad bit salty but definitely juicy and tasty. Maybe the nachos are better, but I still enjoyed it. If you like comedy and having some grub/drink, I would recommend checking it out. read more
2 years ago
Yummmmmm. My friends and I visited this place after we had a girls day at a nearby winery. We were sat immediately and the staff was so polite. We asked our server for suggestions and she definitely delivered . I wish I could remember her name. The food was so flavorful. One of my friends mentioned the sliders were a bit dry, but dipping it in the jam that came with the fritters brought it back to life. The hibiscus margarita was . We left before the dj got there, but I could tell it would've been a good time. Definitely going back! read more
They have a pretty decent happy hour menu. The drink Are delicious and there are some tasty seasonal drinks. They also have some pretty good food on happy hour. I really enjoyed the goat cheese fritters though the portion size was a bit small. read more
5 years ago
Great local spot with tasty dishes and drinks. The atmosphere was cool. I felt like I was really in NYC or something going down the stairs to enter the establishment. However keep this in mind if you aren't able to walk down steps. It's called the cellar door for a reason. We visited on a Tuesday night for a double date night which was also open mic comedy night. We got there at 7 and we were the first there, but don't give up on them if you experience this. More ppl showed up by the time the show started a little before 8. Comedians were hit or miss but paired with good company & great drinks you'll either laugh because they're funny or laugh because you're out drinking watching bad comedy on a Tuesday night. Either way it was a chill vibe perfect for parents who just need a break from the kids. Food : I ordered the crab dip which was tasty. The bread that accompanied it was quite hard, not nasty at all just not what I was expecting. It had the texture of a chip. A thick chip. The crab dip also comes with carrots and celery. The celery appeared to have seen better days. It was soggy. My friends ordered the blackened Alfredo, po Bo sandwich and loaded brisket fries. They enjoyed it all. I tasted the brisket fries and baby whatever sauce they drizzle on them O M G ! Bomb- get you some !! Drinks: Jess was the bartender that night and her hands are heavy !! You'll definitely feel your drinks ! Ps this is a good thing ! I ordered a strawberry lemonade vodka. It's basically the Boot Jack Lemonade but I got the rye substituted with vodka because I had no desire to try liquor called rye. My friends also enjoyed their drinks, a mojito and margarita. My husbands drink was nothing to write about...he's doing keto so ...yea! Overall we will be back soon ! It was a nice cool vibe. read more
The staff itself is absolutely on point. Super attentive, knowledge, easy to get their attention. The food is lackluster, over-seasoned fries, under-seasoned chicken. I think this is more of a spot to pop in for a cocktail, impressive cocktail menu for sure, rather than a place to get a great meal especially given all the options around. For a nightcap, I'd pop in again read more
5 years ago
What a great time, the food is delicious, the drinks are great, and the staff as attentive and great. The vibe is definitely an upscale bar, don't come dressed to the nines, but come as you are. I welcoming warm space where are you can have a drink and unwind at the end of the day. The music is great, the people are friendly, and the food is delicious. Would come again! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
3 years ago
The Cellar Door might remind you of a bar and restaurant from college but the food is actually decent. I came here for dinner last night for Restaurant Week, $30 for a 3 course meal? Unbeatable. Appetizer: Crab bites with corn relish and remolade sauce. The bites had a crunch to it and meaty in the middle. The remolade sauce complemented the crab bites but the corn relish would have been better served warm than cold. Main Course: Scallop adobo with mushroom and sweet soy reduction served with garlic rice and asparagus. Pan seared scallops and mushrooms are my absolute favorite so it only made sense to order this. They were cooked perfectly and the sauce had a sweet and savory taste to it. The garlic rice wasn't too overpowering in the palate which was delightful. I always prefer my asparagus crisp and tender but it was over cooked and wasn't seasoned very well. Dessert: Chocolate mousse. You can't go wrong with chocolate! It wasn't too sweet and perfectly paired with a few pieces of raspberries. I told my friend that it would've been nice if the cup holding the mousse was an actual chocolate and sure enough it was! I broke the cup with my spoon and when I found out it was chocolate I was so excited. Our server Eric was nice enough to give my friend an extra chocolate cup! Located in Downtown Frederick and parking is within walking distance (Church St. Garage). They had one server with a few working the kitchen which might be why a few things were off. There were pros and a few cons with dinner but I would give this place another go. read more
Came here for drinks midday on a weekday. The place was empty, but it was still a cool vibe. The bartender felt appropriate for an underground bar, a little dark and sarcastic, but he was helpful and willing to chat. We got a few beers and just hung out. I would definitely come back for another drink again. read more
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4 years ago
The Cellar Door is an EXCELLENT choice for any party or event you may be planning! We had our son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner here and it was OUTSTANDING!! Amber went above and beyond for our party of 32!! Decorations were all on point!! Staff, drinks and food 10/10!!! read more
Did you know Cellar Door is thought by some to be the most beautiful word in the English language? It's true. Wikipedia says so. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellar_door There are lots of places to go on a Saturday night in downtown Frederick. I've heard of the Cellar Door, but had never been. It's kind of hidden away on the corner of Church and Market. They had live music on the night I went and the duo was pretty good. The lounge area itself is on the small side. Not many places to sit and most of the seats are on a ledge and somewhat uncomfortable. I'm told the bartender is quite good and I believe it. But I asked what kind of martinis they had and so he asked, what kind do you like? I said I don't like anything too sweet and that my favorite martini is a dirty vodka martini I was just in the mood for something different. So he turned to make me something and he ended up making me a chocolate-vanilla martini! I tried it and it was delicious (tasted like chocolate milk) but I ended up not finishing it. Too sweet. I don't know why he would have made that after I said I don't like anything too sweet... (???) Cellar Door isn't too bad if you like a smaller kind of low key atmosphere but there are soooo many other places to go in downtown Frederick this wouldn't be the first place I name read more
8 years ago
What a cute little restaurant/bar! I love that it's in a cellar off the main drag in historic downtown Frederick. Come here for the cocktails, stay for the food. The enforcer was my drink of choice for the evening. Smokey, strong but not overpowering and very smooth. A "mans" drink that everyone can enjoy. We mainly got small plates here, but the hummus was probably my favorite. Definitely a good option for a full dinner or apps and drinks. Our waitress was fabulous and treated us like royalty! read more
9 years ago
I had tickets to the a concert at the Weinberg Center a block away on a Friday night. If you have tickets for a concert at Weinberg, there are a many restaurants in downtown Frederick that offer a discount on meals. They typically range from 10-15% off the entire meal or a free appetizer with purchase of 2 entrees. Since I rolled solo, I opted for The Cellar Door since they had a 15% off entire meal discount as opposed to 2 entree discount. The bar is a great mix of homey, unpretentious, but trendy. The decor is the same. They have lounge type seating where there are decorative pillows, however it is not so trendy that it still feels very laid back. Decent music. Bar tenders are quick and seasoned. I went around 5:30. It was a great after-work crowd, not too crowded but could tell that it was a spot people like. Crowd begins to pick up around 7. I left around 7:30. Since they have a DJ on Friday nights at 10:30, I imagine it probably gets pretty crowded after happy hour. I was surprised to learn that they also host comedy shows on Sundays with a small cover - I will back to check one out. I think it would be a nice place to host a birthday party for a small group of friends. Patrons are open, chill, and friendly. A place where it's easy to strike up a conversation. One patron mentioned that this is one of the few bars in Frederick that has decent music. They have $5 house cocktails during happy hour...roughly 50% of the actual price. I tried the THIN MINT MARTINI. It was sooooo good. Presentation wise, it could use some work. But it's taste that ultimately counts. I think this is going to be a favorite cocktail of mine going forward. There is enough alcohol in it to get a nice buzz. When I came here, I was not really looking for a quality meal. Just an easy, quick bite prior to the show. However, the food actually surpassed my expectations. The menu initially looks standard of the mill. But from what I gather, they put their own spin on the standard of the mill food. It was recommended by the bar tender to try the FISH TACOS, CHICKEN CHESAPEAKE, or the CRAB CAKE SANDWICH. There were two other recommendations made, but unfortunately, I cannot remember what they were. The chicken chesapeake and crab cake sandwiches are 2 of the 6 signature sandwiches they offer. The CHICKEN CHESAPEAKE is grilled chicken, crab dip, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato on ciabatta roll. I am not for one who cares for this trend in American food where they mix different types of food into one (i.e. mac and cheese pizza, shrimp-stuffed crab, shrimp scampi lasagna, etc..). It all sounds gluttonous and gross. So I usually wouldn't be brave enough to try a sandwich with both grilled chicken, crab dip, and bacon. The bar tender emphasized how delicious it was so I dove in. I was glad I did! Although I probably now weigh the size of a whale, THE CHICKEN CHESAPEAKE was just mouth watering! Yes to the hell yes! I was full after eating the first half but couldn't keep myself from scarfing down the second half. The fries that came with it, however, were basic and over-salted....Next time, I'll request unsalted fries and just salt them on my own. I have lived in Frederick for only 2 years and am just getting out in about to explore my fairly new hood (as most of those I know I usually meet up with in Baltimore or DC). So far, so great! I really enjoyed this place. The only reason for the 4 star instead of 5 is for the uncomfortable seating. I don't know what is about the few Frederick bars I have visited thus far, but comfortable seating is not a high priority. The seating unfortunately was actually a bit painful. ********* UPDATE 12/2/2017************ Previous rating remains the same. However, I decided to visit at 10 pm on a Friday to see how it was like with the DJ. In this regard, I was not as much of a fan of the Cellar Door. There is definitely a much younger crowd that comes in at that time. The happy hour crowd clears out by then. They also stop serving food at 10 pm as well. $5.00 cover to get in at that time. I can appreciate The Cellar Door as a great happy hour spot, but I would not come here on a late night. Late night, I'd give this place a 3 star. DJ plays decent music, although it is really loud. I still plan to check out one of their Sunday comedy shows. read more
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After tonight I wont be coming back. We arrived for the comedy show with Eliot Chang headlining. Great performances and funny jokes the entire time. Though that didn't distract me from the fact that the hostess took our order for an appetizer and never came back with the rest of the food. After 3 acts we were wondering if they forgot us. During the acts I notcied everyone getting their entrees and drinks, meals and plates served or removed by this woman. At one point she pretty much disappeared. During the act transition I had to find another employee and ask about the food only to find out the kitchen had closed while I was being patient. That was really upsetting because we were extremely hungry. So we watched the show, trying to ignore the missing woman's blunder. But by the final act, checks were being passed out by a guy that was also taking orders earlier. $14.84 for a small cup of actually decent crab dip. It's real crab meat so whatever. We slid a $20 bill into the billfold and the he took it and never came back. Well before the lights came on he brought everyone else their change or receipt. The lights turn on, the acts are finished everyone's leaving out and we are sitting with no receipt and no change. It was awkward to be forgotten twice in one night. I mean I was the only black woman. How could you really forget me so easily. I'm here every week for comedy and I am always the only black woman. So we go to the bar again, and ask for our change and reciept. And the forgetful waiter begins to process it. The change we expected is $5.16 plus a receipt. He hands my husband $5 dollars from the register. And walks away. We are confused. We aren't rushing or barking, just asking where the actual change is. He comes by again and asked if there was a problem, and we state that we would like all the change back. He curtly replies "Really? Most people don't want 12 cents back." My response was that "Most waiters don't forget to bring a customer their change. And we aren't most people. So..." And my husband informed him "What you did is technically stealing. Thatvis illegal, you don't just tip yourself." And with that the man became red with embarassment at getting caught trying to steal 16 cents, and also for not even knowing basic math. And he drops a quarter into my husbands hand and we leave. At the top of the stairs I notice the same red man and his strangely disheveled plain clothed twin walk out and BEGIN TO FOLLOW US down the block. Behind me I hear a passive aggressive "HAVE A NICE NIGHT" being barked at our backs. Luckily for them we decided not to waste our time with banter. What a creepy and menacing way to chase down two innocent customers that asked for the most basic of service all night. Imo the establishment isnt prejudice, but the hostess and that waiter were all on something that had them sweating in a ice cold cellar. They forgot us repeatedly and the other one wanted to be confrontational by chasing us? I'm thoroughly upset the comedy was great. But not worth being chased away. read more
My wife and I went to this place because we had a Groupon and I was pleasantly surprised. We went on comedy night ( every Sunday) and you have to pay $5 per person to enter but since it was our first time and we didn't know it was comedy night, the manager didn't charge us the cover ( which we appreciated) The comedy show wasn't that bad. They had about seven or eight comedians! Some were funny and some were not at all! Lol On to the food. We ordered crab dip which was really good. I ordered the crab sandwich which was good but I do recommend getting it with a side of old bay seasoning. My wife ordered the Mahi Mahi fish. It was a small portion which I was surprised since they charged like $17 for the fish. It did come with a side of asparagus. Reason for the four stars is the bread pudding. Simply put, it was horrible. It had no flavor and I felt that we were just eating bread with some syrup on top. We also ordered ice cream to make it little better, but sadly it was no better. Good service overall and we definitely will come back. Not for the bread pudding though ;) read more
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A hidden gem in downtown Frederick. Upscale establishment. I was lucky to have dinner right before it turned into a night club. Definitely a hot spot to be. read more
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10 years ago
Great dining experience - excellent food, excellent service. My wife and daughter have food allergies, so I emailed ahead of time, and the proprietor, Richard, emailed me back and assured me they could take care of us. He was right, and the waiter had a copy of the email in his pocket, and Richard stopped by as well to make sure everything was handles properly. Our waiter, Eric, was excellent- he listened, asked questions, checked with the kitchen, made sure everything was right. He was friendly without being overbearing - just right. The tomato basil soup was terrific - bold flavors, this was not a tomato soup with a hint of basil, it was bright tomato and fresh basil flavors, delicious! My daughter got the salmon (without the glaze) and LOVED it. I sampled it myself and it was excellent, flavorful and well cooked. She substituted fries for the rice pilaf and could not get enough of those either. My wife ordered the roasted beet and goat cheese salad, and added chicken for a protein. The amount of beets, cheese, and chicken were all very generous, and she enjoyed it very much. I had the steak, which was prepared just as I ordered it (medium), tender and juicy, with some authentic mashed potatoes, asparagus that had also been cooked nicely (not under or over), and a tasty sauce. My only mild disappointment was that the menu listed two sauces, an onion balsamic and a bordelaise, but I got them both combined. I love a good bordelaise sauce, and it was still good with the onion balsamic mixed in, but I would have preferred them separate (or without the onion balsamic). Nevertheless, I ate every bite and enjoyed it very much. I had a glass of Shiraz to go with it, which was also quite good - flavorful but not too peppery. I am no wine expert, but I know what I like. The atmosphere was mostly pub casual, but they clearly can do fine dining as well. I may come back sometime to hang out at the bar (I don't get the chance to do that often), and we certainly have added this to our list of great restaurants in Frederick. read more
8 years ago
Update (10/24/18): they renovated and redecorated the place and it looks much classier! I thought it was fine before, but it kind of looks like they are ready to level up haha. I really liked how bright it was. THE BIGGEST CHANGE WAS: wings are off happy hour now. read more
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7 years ago
We ate here for the first time at lunch time. This restaurant was clean, the staff was wonderful, it had great ambience, and the food was out of this world! I highly recommend the Chesapeake Empanadas. My husband really liked the breakfast burger, saying it had wonderful flavor. We will definitely be back!! read more
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