I heard that this restaurant was nice inside and had a very good Sunday buffet brunch. Called for a reservation around 11:30 am and got a table for 12:45pm. I am so glad we came. The building is large with plenty of parking. It has a medieval-vibe from the outside, although there's a plaque inside the front door saying the building was built in 2000. Once inside, it's fairly dark and continues with the old-mansion type atmosphere. There are lots of items hanging from the walls, older portrait photos, chandeliers, etc. very cool space. We were told at the front desk to go upstairs for the brunch (there is an elevator!). Once upstairs, we were greeted and sat in a corner table for two. The placement of the table was perfect, as there were a lot of families there for brunch, and I felt like we were being given an opportunity for more quiet. I noticed that the layout of the room placed tables for two and other smaller tables toward the outside. The server greeted us warmly and explained where things were and invited us to get started. The food: outstanding. The crab dip was thick from cheese and full of crab. The Maryland crab soup (didn't try the cream one) was full of crab and veggies, and the broth was flavorful. The salad was fresh, the chicken and salmon were both well prepared and delicious and the crab omelette was full from crab. There's also the traditional breads, eggs, potatoes, bacon and sausage. They all looked good, but I didn't take them seriously with all the other foods there. I went to get prime rib snd was given a huge piece freshly sliced. Outstanding. The outside was seasoned perfectly and the inside was moist and flavorful. You can get creamy horseradish, horseradish alone and au jus, which you serve yourself. The desserts included some pies (including key lime), cooked apples, brownies and there's fresh fruit at the salad bar. Service: Outstanding. Our server kept our water glasses, iced tea snd coffee filled and took our plates promptly. Bloody Mary - was $1 and I think it's a darn good Bloody Mary. Not fancy, but tasty. We came here looking for a new place to go for buffet brunch. We live over a half hour away, but do plan to come back for other occasions. It's a nice atmosphere with a very classy vibe, but good for families. Everybody seemed to be having a good time and enjoying themselves. And the service was excellent. The brunch ain't cheap (it's $46.95 per person), but there's outstanding prime rib, a real crab dip and two types of legit crab soups, along with other entrees (the salmon was so soft and flavorful - I was jealous because I can never get mine with such great texture), as well as traditional breakfast fare and a salad bar. Worth a visit. The restaurant's regular menu looks pricy, and some of the items on the regular menu are available on the buffet (prime rib, crab dip, crab soups, the chicken and the salmon). read more

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I cannot fathom the positive reviews for this resturant. Maybe I was seated in a special place reserved for crumudgons. The food is industrial slop. Chicken fingers covered in deli ham smothered in gooey cheese with asparagus on top. Sounds good maybe if the chicken were prepared somewhat specially and not tough. Deli ham? You're kidding right? And the cheese; maybe it was American cheese spread or cheese whip. But the asparagus was nicely done. And it came with a twice baked potato and veggies that I would rate good. But the bad out weights the good. Preceding this was a forgettable salad of iceberg lettuce, carrots, and croutons. The best part of the meal were the rolls and butter and the water. I won't be back. read more

Stopped by today at exactly 10AM for the brunch. The host was very friendly and we got seated right away. Our waiters, was so welcoming and attentive. Checking often and asking if we were okay with drinks frequently. The food was very tasty! Crab meat omelette, cream of crab, prime rib perfectly cooked to your liking. Even crab dip with large chunks of crab. Plenty of pasta salads, perfectly cooked salmon. Even a small section with desserts such as key lime pie, cheesecake, brownies, etc. Highly recommend the Sunday brunch! read more

Great ambience, perfect for a family gathering or a date night. Food is also very good but prices can be quite high as seafood and beef prices have gotten expensive. Coming by here due to positive reviews and the need for an early dinner after the half-way point of a long drive, I ordered their French onion soup and their chicken parmigiana with fettuccine pasta. Both were excellent and the chicken parmigiana was a large size. It also came with twice-baked potato and a Caesar side salad as well as complimentary bread. All of good quality. I unfortunately couldn't finish it all but I made a good attempt. Overall, a quality place for a night out, but prices are high for seafood and beef. Chicken is more reasonable on the wallet and the food quality is still good. read more

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The creamy crab dip was the best dip of any kind I've ever had. It was so creamy and flavorful. The crab had a sweetness to it. The cheese on top added a good sharpness to the sweet flavor. The bread with cinnamon butter was really good too. If you want the lobster you have to order Dutchs seafood platter instead of the regular seafood platter. That's a mistake I made. The seafood platter was disappointing for the price point. Paid $72 and the shrimp was ok, good size tho. The crab cake was average. Get tartar sauce for it. The imperial crab was really good tho. That said the dish. The service was really good. Everyone was really nice and helpful. Did feel a lil rushed at the end tho. The restaurant seems like a home and feels very cozy. read more

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This place was and is amazing we first came here 5 years ago when my daughter bought her house ,, we ordered to go and had a few drinks at the downstairs bar while we waited , we had the best time the bartender was great , and when we got back home the food was still hot and tasted amazing,,, it seemed very very nice upstairs, and more casual downstairs,, we order carry out quite often now ,, I'd give this place 200 stars if I could Thank you it's terrible but I have no pictures, I'll add pictures next time we order read more

Superb food served by friendly people who are passionate and highly knowledgeable about the menu. Great atmosphere too! I highly recommend this place! read more

We've been going to Dutch's for years and never had a bad experience until this last visit. Party of 5 at 5pm on Thursday with a reservation. Our server, Nick, was very nice but my husband had to ask for tartar sauce 3 times. I ordered asparagus and never received it. It took 20+ minutes to bring out desserts to go with our leftovers. Crab cakes were overdone and my filet mignon that I usually get, had unexpected gristle. Just not our usual pleasant experience! read more

Everything was amazing...food, service, ambiance. The food was so good. I had the Fillet Oscar as my entree as well as tried a few different appetizers.... Oysters, crab dip, and the bread with honey butter. I could eat just a loaf of that bread! The fillet was cooked perfectly and topped with a bunch of crab. We ended with four different desserts, but the peach cobbler stole the show. There wasn't anything uniquely special about it, but it was perfect...not too sweet, peaches cooked perfectly, so good. read more

Dutch's Daughter - Filllet Oscar - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

The food is super super amazing. Every chance I get I try to go eat there. The service is excellent. The texture of the food is super amazing very classy restaurant one of my favorite spots. read more

Went for lunch on Saturday with two friends. Dutch's has two dining rooms, a formal and casual. We chose the casual and we're not disappointed. The Dungeon is a really comfortable bar and dining area located downstairs. Our server was personable and attentive. The menu had great selections, something for everyone and we were happy with our choices. Near the completion of our meal, we asked our server if she could take our picture. We told her that we had served in Vietnam together and we had not been together since 1969. She took our picture and then informed us that our check would be taken care of by the house. We were shocked. Actually, for all three of us, no one had ever done that for us. With the ambiance, food, service and that sort of respect and kindness, Dutch's Daughter cannot be beat. read more

Dutch's Daughter - Three Old Marines - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Husband and I came here, for the first time, on a Sunday for their brunch. We also ordered two mimosas. Balance came out to approximately to $100 (including tip). What's hot - Quality. Delicious. Everything that we tried was a good flavor and not overly seasoned. This included their prime rib, chicken, eggs (with and without crab), crab soup, potatoes, rolls, and desserts. Their prime rib is nicely seasoned, especially at the ends, and not too salty. Their eggs are soft and tender. Their soup is a nice consistency and has plenty of ingredients (I.e., it's not just liquid broth). Their desserts, particularly their bread pudding, is soft and tender, and not too sweet, which we appreciated. - Menu. Very good variety. There appears to be something for everyone, possibly even vegans. For example, they have a salad buffet as part of their brunch, and vegetable pasta. I really like the selection of seafood (primarily crab) as part of their buffet brunch. - Layout. They have an elevator to accommodate customers who need physical assistance. Inside appears to be pretty spacious with a high ceiling. My husband and I really appreciate that sound does not travel easily and we can have a conversation between us. - Service. Reservations are encouraged, which they explain on their website. As such, I called ahead for a reservation. I originally did not leave a time for my reservation, when I left my message. As such, they called me to confirm what time I would like. They also called me the night before, to confirm my reservation. The day we arrived went very smoothly. Their staff appear to all work very well together, are well-coordinated, and work very smoothly. Anything we asked for was provided in literally a couple of minutes. We were not left waiting. As another example, my husband asked their staffer, who was in charge of their prime rib carvery, if he could get a couple of slices that are more well done. Their staffer obliged nicely, had a couple slices sent to the kitchen to be grilled a little extra, and brought us the slices with their horseradish cream. Whenever a table was finished, I saw the table cleaned very soon afterwards and set up again. During the time we were there, I rarely saw an empty table just sitting there with dishes and food. I'm definitely impressed with their service. - Parking. There is a decent size parking lot in front, which is helpful. - Price. Price to value ratio for their weekend brunch is excellent. Drinks include tea, coffee, sodas, and juice. Mimosas are only an extra $1. What's not - Quality. Some of their foods were not very warm and you could taste the lack of freshness, like their buns, garlic bread, and a few other dishes. That appears to be the tradeoff for a buffet. - Price. Their regular menu appears pretty pricey. For example, their buffet brunch, which includes prime rib, is approximately $43. A prime rib dinner alone is approximately $70. - Location. This is an hour drive for us, so it's inconvenient. If we return, it would be for their brunch only, because of the price to value ratio. Final Answer Would be willing to return for brunch. read more

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The food was very good. We got a gift card for Christmas so we decided to use it today. The server was pretty attentive. Our drinks were always filled and our courses came out in a timely fashion. I love the ambiance inside and the very clean restrooms with cloth towels take it to another level. read more

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For me, there's a new steak steak sheriff in town, Dutch's Daughter. They've been around for many years, but we never thought to consider them for steak. Last night, I had the very best filet mignon I've ever had in over 65 years of dining. I can't stop thinking about it. My wife had the filet oscar and it too, was outstanding! Whatever you're doing, please keep it up! read more

I searched for a good restaurant to celebrate my birthday and stumbled upon this gem. Everything was great, from the service and the ambiance to the food. They have different dining rooms named after family members. Each room has a distinct look & feel. We had a little wait time before seated, but nothing too long. We were finally seated and greeted by our waitress, Skylar. She was delightful, helpful with food & drink selections, and attentive throughout our dining. Everyone was friendly, polite & down to earth, from the staff to other restaurant patrons. 10 out of 10, I would recommend! This is now a favorite spot for me!! Since this was our first time at this restaurant, we ordered several appetizers and drinks. We had the following: For drinks: Sparkling water Ginger ale Chocolate Martini - tasty Pineapple upside-down martini - tasty Appetizers: Cream of crab soup - I loved it!! Fried Zucchini - I was not a fan, and I love zucchini. They were not fried hard enough, and the inside seemed like they were sauteed too long before frying, so they were mushy Tempura fried asparagus - fried perfectly & was tasty Spinach dip - was good! Hot & spicy shrimp - were tasty, not spicy to me, but had great flavor The fried calamari - was good! For our entrees, a few of us went with the Lighter fare (smaller portions of the same great dinner options) The crab cake was paired with two sides. One person had the French-cut pork chops, and I had the Dutch broiled seafood platter, which came with a Lobster tail, crab cake, crab imperial, shrimp, and scallops. I paired it with a twice-baked potato and Caesar salad. We all enjoyed our meals, but we took most of it to go because we were stuffed with appetizers. Pros: Love the decor Delicious food Ample parking Tasty drinks Great attentive staff Cons: Fried Zucchini (may have been an off night) read more

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One of the best, if not the best restaurants in town. I had the best French dip I have ever had there. Serve open face with mushrooms and onions, covered in cheese with a side of asu. I like to dine in the Dungeon downstairs. read more

The building itself is so beautiful and a joy to walk into. I can't ever say enough good things about this restaurant. It's an easy process to make reservations by calling. When we arrived, we were quickly seated. The brunch is ALWAYS amazing! The crab dip, French toast, Carved Prime Rib, Vegetarian Pasta, Dutch's Chicken, vegetables, and everything else is always so flavorful! I was able to order a caramel iced coffee which was brought from downstairs somewhere! It was soooo good! My husband and son had the Blackened Honey Glazed Salmon and absolutely loved it! The staff is always so helpful and welcoming. read more

Dutch's Daughter - Dessert for my birthday! - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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One of my fav Restaurant for Seafood! The Quality is always top notch ! My fav is the Crab Bread ! Literally melts in your mouth ! The drinks are amazing as well ! Ambiance is casual, older crowd mostly ! Service is good as well read more

Dutch's Daughter - Bday Dessert - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

If you've never been to Dutch's Daughter in Frederick, MD, you need to save your pennies and treat yourself to a delightful evening. We celebrated my husbands birthday there and it couldn't have been a more perfect evening. Our waiter was awesome; he was attentive and genuinely friendly but not intrusive. Our appetizers and meals were simply top-notch. The sad thing is, we get the same exact meal every time we go because it's always that good! We were just talking the other day about what excuse can we use or make up to go back to celebrate something? We finally came up with "let's celebrate the five year anniversary that we made settlement on our home"! Done!!! read more

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First here, Great restaurant, you get lso much food. Mark our sever was excellent. Very polite and attentive read more

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Our friends wanted to treat us to lunch and took us to Dutch's Daughter. This was such a stately and elegant restaurant. What was most enjoyable was the quiet atmosphere. It was so nice to be able to sit and talk and actually be able have a conversation without having to raise our voices. As the British would say, "It was so civilized." The dining room was quite beautiful. The Sweet Potato muffins were to die for - I could have made a meal out of them. We enjoyed the Crab Cake sliders with onion rings, Dutch's Burger with onion rings, Cobb Salad with Chicken, and an Oyster Sandwich with Sweet Potato Wedges. The only disappointment was that the Cobb Salad had anchovies in it - not a pleasant surprise! When I mentioned it to the waiter, he did not offer to take it back to the kitchen. For dessert, we shared a huge Snapper Ice Cream Pie. Three in our party ordered coffee, and we were surprised that our server never offered any refills. All in all, we had a very pleasant time together. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants to visit I've never had a bad meal here Every waiter that I've encountered was lovely I've sat outside on the patio, inside on the first floor, and in the dungeon and the service was great, no matter the section. My favorite dish to order is the crab imperial. They have two sizes for it, which I like. I also regularly order the crab imperial with a steak. I've never had to send a steak back and they're always cooked at the right temperature. This restaurant is pretty far from me but I still make several trips here throughout the year. read more

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My brother was visiting from New England and is a great home chef and fisherman. i took him and my mom to Dutch's Daughter and so they could experience it for the first time. My brother said "This is the best seafood I've ever had in a restaurant" which is a high compliment. Great food, comfortable ambience, and exceptional service! He thoroughly enjoyed the crab corn chowder, mini crab cakes, Caesar salads, orange roughy, and broiled seafood platter. Great job! read more

Too much breading on the shrimp. The shrimp look huge in the taco, once breading is removed, small to medium at best Service was great read more

The place, the crowd, the crab cakes & chowder. The seafood platter, the ambiance of fine dining aura in the air read more

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The food is outstanding We have never had a bad meal there. The service is excellent and the servers are very nice and knowledgeable. The restaurant is beautiful. It is a top notch fine dining experience. read more

Sunday brunch at Dutch's Daughter was fantastic! The food was amazing and the service was just as good--Amir, our server, was friendly and attentive. I especially loved the crab soup and the crab omelette--both were absolutely delicious. My only concern was with the plates, which were on a warmer that was way too hot. Both times I grabbed one, I nearly dropped it from the heat. Aside from that small issue, Dutch's Daughter is a must-visit spot if you're in Frederick! read more

Dutch's Daughter - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

We patronized this place frequently. It is a little pricey, but the food and the service and ambiance are top notch. 5 star. We have never had a bad meal. read more

Karina was wonderful, the food was incredible and came out in a timely manner. Highly recommend!

The ambience downstairs was awesome. Totally loved it. The pork chop was amazing by far. The best pork chop I've ever had complemented with apple crisp. I have gone back a few times just for the pork chop. Service was always top notch. read more

I took one bite of the New York Strip and had a religious experience. This is the steak other steaks want to be when they grow up.

I wish I could give 3.5 stars. First, the good: our server was a young man (maybe still in his late teens) and he was exceptional- made the entire dining experience smooth and enjoyable. We never had to ask for anything. I wish I had gotten his name. We were in the corner table of the right front dining room (if you were looking at the restaurant from the outside) on Monday December 22. Now, the unfortunate: I realize all businesses face rising overhead and operational costs, but the prices at DD have become outrageous. Perhaps it reflects supply and demand in the Frederick area, but I had dinner in two Michelin star restaurants in NYC at the beginning of December, and paid less for more distinctive, tastier food than I did last night. When entrees run $50-$85 on average, something is amiss. If I'm going to order a $92 steak, it will be in DC at The Prime Rib or Bourbon Steak at the Four Seasons. Also, the very busy host/check in area could use a patience and personality upgrade...my goodness. It's the holidays- spread a little joy! To practice what I preach, I'll end on a high note- the portion sizes were large enough that we all had last night's dinner for lunch, so I guess that added some value. Sadly, I doubt we'll return to this favorite from our childhoods. read more

We celebrated my brother-in-law's 50th birthday at Dutch's Daughter, and the experience was nothing short of amazing. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, setting the perfect tone for a special celebration. The hosts assigned to us were wonderful--detail-oriented, accommodating, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They truly made us feel seen and cared for, like they got us. And the food... wow. Every single item we ordered was delicious, reasonably priced, and the portions were more than generous. You truly get your money's worth. The experience was so good that the drive and distance for both us and our guests were completely worth it. We were extremely pleased and will absolutely recommend Dutch's Daughter to anyone looking for great food, excellent service, and a memorable dining experience. read more

I was in Baltimore for an Orioles game this summer and visited a friend's house in Locust Point before heading home on I-70 W to Ohio. When I visit Maryland (I grew up and went to school there) I usually try and stop somewhere to get uncooked crab cakes that I prepare at my house the next day. It was a Sunday afternoon game and a lot of the usual places in the city were closed or off my route. Imagine my surprise when I asked my friend where to get the crab cakes: Dutch's Daughter, she said. And it's in Frederick on your way home... best in Maryland she said. Frederick? For crab cakes? Best in Maryland? She assured me yes... So I stopped by, ordered my cakes and sat down and had a bowl of crab bisque and a glass of Chardonnay while I waited.... Well I kid you not when I tasted the bisque I involuntarily moaned it was so good. Easily - and I know in these reviews often people exaggerate the "best" things they've ever had - was truly the best crab bisque I've ever had. Wow, in Frederick.... What a treat and a nice pit stop off of I 70. Service was super flexible, friendly and accommodating. They put my cakes in a foil tray with ice to keep them cool for the ride home and I was a happy camper. Dining rooms are beautiful and the long bar downstairs has an old school feel that's super pleasant. Highly recommend I'll be back during my next trip down to visit my family. read more

Visited twice within a week for lunch. The sweet potato rolls were amazing. We had the Crab Cake sandwich and the Fried Oyster Sandwich and thought they were among the best we had ever had. The second visit, I had the seafood salad, which, don't let the term salad fool you...it is a large salad and probably close to a pound of crab and shrimp. Very good. the Service was on point both times--friendly, prompt, and often performed functions like refilling beverages without anyone even needing to ask. Really some of the best wait staff I have had in a a long time. The atmosphere is classy without feeling pretentious. We will definitely be back soon! read more

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One of the best restaurants in the Frederick area. Been there several times and have never been disappointed. It's a large establishment but I prefer the Dungeon. It's the lower level with a dark warm atmosphere. It's not the least expensive place to dine but good things come with a cost. read more

The family decided we would have Christmas Even dinner at Dutch's Daughter. With me picking up the check, gladly. Having never been, I checked out the menu online. My jaw hit the floor, twice. The first time, it was in admiration of a fantastic menu. Everything, from appetizers to small plates to full blown entrees and desserts, looked GREAT!!! Didn't know what I'd select. But the second time, I noticed the prices. Holy Cow!!!! Ordering off the kids menu practically requires a payment plan. But...it was Christmas, and my family is worth is, so off we went. For this experience, at least, the place was FANTASTIC. Got started with a vodka martini...and I have to say, it was the BEST I'd ever had. Bread with plain and honey butter came out. My 14 yo granddaughter, something of a bread aficionado, and she immediately declared the bread and home made butter outstanding. The rest of us practically had to wrestle over crumbs. Starters: we went with Oysters Rockefeller, stuff mushrooms, and crab dip. We always try crab dip wherever we go. All appetizers arrived very quickly. The crab dip visually disappointed, at first. The garlic bread and tortillas for dipping were fantastic. The dip itself looked a little runny, something we were not used to. Which makes sense, because these days most places overdue the cream cheese and under does crab meat. THIS, however, had just enough cream cheese to add flavor, the rest was natural flavors and textures. Outstanding. The Oysters were perfect, too. Our entrees included chicken, crab imperial, salmon, and filet mignon. Literally everything was top notch. A lot of mumbled "best I've ever had" were heard throughout the meal. Our server, Jarrod, was beyond fantastic. Throughout the meal, his presence/timing was absolutely perfect. He engaged our rather challenging young grandson in the most positive of ways. The dining room at our service was packed, and the staffing was perfect and they function like a well oiled machine. The ambiance is to taste. For some it might feel a tad outdated and less than bright. For me, it had a bit of a 'supper club' vibe, which we enjoyed. Nicely decorated for the holidays. Long and the short of it: without winning the lottery, this won't be a frequent visit for us. BUT it will be revisited for special family occasions. We're already planning our anniversary dinner there. read more

I agree with a previous post - "beautiful restaurant Food is good and service is always exceptional. Only drawback is most everything on the menu is significantly overpriced. And by significantly overpriced, SERIOUSLY significantly overpriced! Chicken Alfredo $35.00. A single pork chop $42.00. The prices go up from there. Don't get me wrong, the food was good, but $42 for a pork chop and $35 for chicken and pasta? (Side note - The pasta was served luke warm at best) I would go here for a special occasion but unfortunately, wouldn't be able to eat here on a regular basis or just a night out. Way out of the budget. read more

This was my first time eating here the food was very good. Emily was out waitress she was very attentive responsive and knowledgeable. When we arrived not many people were there later the place was full and Emily still checked on our table several time. I had French onion soup very good with a lot of cheese. Mini crab cake very good Caesar salad underwhelming but the prime rib tender flavorful huge and the lemon pie taste like my mothers so it was a plus. I will return. read more

Amazing food, best service ever and staff are knowledgeable and well trained! Juan the manager is great! My wife and I go here all the time! My only complaint is the weight I gained but worth it! read more