What a great venue! Amazing staff! And overall vibe of this wine lounge! Popped in (with a resy of…read morecourse) on a Saturday afternoon for a wine tasting and we were greeted very warmly and checked on often! I believe our winetender's name was Rhonda? (Shorter hair and glasses) super friendly, wine knowledge was excellent and she talked us through each one and gave us time to taste, chat, and munch in between. I'll definitely be back because there are wines that weren't available that day that I know I want to come back for! A great addition to cute Frederick's Main Street area!

at the risk of letting the World know about this wonderful gem of a winery - Simple Theory is…read moregreat! Low key, personable space, settings are intimate but also part of the winery space. Enjoyed all of the wines, the Rose was great, and Saperavi is a wonderful discovery! Sadly, we can not remember the woman's name who served us, but she was great - knew the wines, new the winery story was a true asset to the winery experience.

This is our go to place when we have people in town. One of the few places downtown that can handle…read morea decent size group. When the creekside seating is open, we bring our dog with us. The staff is fantastic. They bring water and an occasional treat for the pup. Premium prices for premium food. If you get a steak, be sure to get the foie gras butter. You won't be disappointed. The happy hour is one of the best values in town.

Wine Kitchen on the Creek in Frederick is everything a date night restaurant should be,and then…read moresome. We sat outside along Carroll Creek on a perfect evening and honestly the setting alone is worth the visit. But the food is what will bring you back. The pressed watermelon, feta and pistachio salad with vanilla onion jam was a nightly special and was outstanding... one of those dishes that sounds unexpected but every element makes complete sense together. The dill pickle hummus was a standout starter as well. The pork belly and grits is a classic on their menu for a reason... rich, perfectly executed, and totally delivers on the hype. The duck breast and filet with foie gras butter were both exceptional mains... the kind of dishes that remind you why you go out to eat. Do not overlook the sides. The potato salad especially is criminally underrated. The Short Shorties mini cocktail flight was a fun and delicious way to start the evening... a Negroni, Manhattan and Martini all in miniature form. Honest and knowledgeable hospitality from Kat, outstanding seasonal food, and a creek-side patio that makes the whole experience feel special. This one is a must for Frederick.

I feel so bad that I didn't take photos! Next time, because there will be one for us!…read more We got here early and it was the happy hour I read about (3-6), we did the Escargot (which I missed from Germany) and the fresh Oysters on the 1/2 shell appetizers. I was nostalgic for the snails but they lacked the parsley and some seasoning but they were perfectly presented and wicked hot with the toast pieces I adore. 8/10? Oysters were fat and fresh but almost seemed like one shell was missing it's oyster, but they were delicious. Husband had a Chocolate Old Fashioned that was astonishing! For dinner he did the Ribeye/Medium, with Asparagus & Baked Potato but the steak was very much Medium Rare but it was tasty and huge so no complaints from us. I had the Imperial Stuffed Shrimp, also with Asparagus and a Baked Potato. HUGE lump crab meat on the shrimp and very flavorful. We BOTH noted how delicious the charred Asparagus were, a hint of honey maybe that made them amazing, and they were large yet tender! Dessert: A delicious Crème Brûlée! Solid portion. I loved the nostalgia from the moment we walked in: old wood, high beamed ceilings, two fireplaces, some solid 80's music playing, so fun. Can't wait to come back!

So WOW is all I can say! My parents celebrated their anniversary every year here until after…read moreCharles Brown retired. The place is not the same, they visited recently this year only because I bought dad a gift certificate. They said their visit was horrible and will never go back. I also bought my husband a gift certificate for Father's Day which we put off going. Today my husband called and made reservations excited about a nice filet as his belated Father's Day meal. I was going to get chicken Chesapeake as I do not eat red meat. We arrive at the restaurant, I am seated as my husband is parking. I immediately noticed the completely wrinkled tablecloth with black permanent marker marks within, for a fancy high dollar well-known restaurant they should iron their table cloths and be sure they are clean. The lights so dim we could not read the menu. We wait about 15 minutes to order a drink as there were only five tables at this point. We review the limited New Years Eve special and learn this was the only menu which has no chicken options for dinner, only red meat options and one fish as I sit there and disappointment at a fancy expensive restaurant now not having an option for dinner. My husband says he should've been told when he called to make reservations that it was a limited menu. We have not eaten there since we got married 28 years ago we looked at the menu online ready to order having no clue it was limited and not serving what we wanted. We order a crab dip as a appetizer, my husband asks for a refill when the appetizer comes out and we place our dinner order. We ask what surf and turf is my husband was thinking it was a steak with a side shrimp as it was explained by the waitress. I had to interrupt and explain it is a pasta dinner with steak on top thank goodness I intervened or he would've been disappointed with his meal. He ordered prime rib. I ended up with a side salad because I do not eat red meat and there was not an entree option for me. Whoever come up with this menu was obviously not thinking many do not eat red meat. Many people look for chicken or chicken tenders which again there was no option. Our appetizer comes out and the crab dip had no "lump" crab meat as advertised. There was lots of red within such as imitation crab meat, possibly claw meat, another disappointment of advertisement, lump crab meat, and there is nothing in there as far as lump crab meat. The crackers that were given with the dip were stale. There was absolutely no crunch to them. We get through our entire appetizer my husband still had no drink. The waitress brings out bread, sets it on the table and says "here is bread and butter" and walks away. I looked at my husband and said bread and what there's no butter. She finally comes back out with my husband drink, and I looked at her and said you mentioned bread and butter. Where's the butter she gave me an odd look and said oh, and walked away. She comes back with the butter at this time, the bread is cold. Butter does not melt well in cold bread. Our meals then come out my husband's prime rib was a little on the cold side, very thin and very fatty. I had a small container of salad dressing, which I had to ask for a second because it was only enough for half of my salad. We were also ordering an orange crush drinks and they were garnishing grapefruits on top instead of oranges.Who puts a grapefruit on a orange crush. Not to mention the male waiter places the customers checks down the back of his pants half down the butt crack then this is placed on one's table who is eating. I really can't see how you are still in business as a higher end fancy restaurant. Never again will we be visiting nor recommend.

Saturday evening dinner while in the area. Parked the next block over and walked in. We don't have…read morereservations but we were given a tip to come around 6:30pm for a table of 2. We took a table in the rear enclosed patio area near the bar. To start we ordered the meatball sliders. Two come with an order and they were good. I liked the toasted slider rolls, the tangy sauce and the spiciness of the meatball. Recommend cutting it in half to eat it without it flying out of the roll. Overall a good start. I ordered the gnocchi primavera which really wasn't in the traditional sense - as the vegetables were puréed together into an orange sauce. Had a good flavor and was served with burrata. Starters and entrees came out very close to each other which wasn't a bad thing. We also added a margherita pizza to share which looked weird - but tasted great. Nice crisp to the crust and thin. I usually think of a doughier crust with this kind of pizza but still good. Dessert was the fudge cake - rich in flavor, adding a coffee. Overall - would have loved to sit inside and get that experience but still good considering we didn't have a reservation. Our waiter - younger guy out back we good, though at times we leaned on the other bartender to help get refills.

I think this is one of those places that people don't know about in downtown but a great spot with…read morea cozy outdoor seating in the back - the food is solid- I don't think the pasta is homemade but I enjoyed everything we ordered. We really enjoyed the Cristina pizza and refreshing orange crush! The bread is that crispy thin crust with a warm soft inside accompanied with homemade whipped butter. This is a great place for a weekend lunch or dinner.

My friend, her boyfriend, and I stopped by JoJo's in downtown Frederick, and it's such a cute spot!…read moreThe restaurant gets lots of natural light from the huge glass windows, which gives it a bright, welcoming feel. We started with the red sangria pitcher, which unfortunately wasn't a standout for me. It tasted a little watered down, and I think it could have used more fruit and a stronger wine flavor. For entrees, my friend ordered the seafood tortellini, her boyfriend got a steak, and I ordered one of the specials--the Cajun pasta with chicken and shrimp. If you've read my other reviews, you know I like things spicy , so I asked for the Cajun pasta to be spicy. Unfortunately, it really wasn't. The Cajun flavor was pretty light and delicate, even after adding some red pepper flakes. That said, the shrimp were fantastic--large and beautifully cooked! My friend also let me try one of the scallops from her pasta, and the scallop was cooked nicely as well. Both pasta dishes came in generous portions, and there was plenty left over that we couldn't finish. One thing worth mentioning: they have an extensive gluten-free menu, which is a great option for anyone who needs it. Overall, a cute place to check out when you're walking around downtown Frederick. I'd come back to try something else--especially if I could get a little more spice next time!

Stopped in for lunch after going to the library, (2 hour parking validation)…read more Upon Skyler's recommendation we got the club sandwich with broccoli and a fish sandwich with hand cut fries. They have a full menu of specialty drinks, brews and wines. Food came out fast was hot and delicious.

We probably dine out more in the Frederick area than about anyplace. There are many fine choices,…read moreup and down Market Street, back and forth across Patrick Street and in the hinterlands (up by Wegmans, over on East Street, down near and past FSK Mall, out on the Mile, etc. All of them considered, we have a new (to us) favorite Frederick area restaurant and Isabella's is it. For taste, promptness and courtesy of service (ask for Jessica by name) value and most of all by taste, Isabella's knows just what its doing and it delights with every mouthful. The three-tapas lunch special wowed us beyond all reasonable expectations for taste, imaginative diversity of flavors and value. Portions are generous and you cannot go wrong with what you choose. Apparently, save room for the desserts which also are a point of pride. We simply had no room! But we will be back. And back...

Frederick, Md. has some of the best restaurants within an hour's drive from home…read more Isabellas's is right there amongst the best in downtown Frederick. Ii is a spanish restaurant and serves excellent food. I had the seafood paella (one of my favorite dishes). The rice was flavored and seasoned perfectly. It was loaded with shrimp, mussels, calamari, and My wife had the beef tenderloin with mashed potatoes. For our cocktails, we had the peach sangria. Absolutely light and delicious. Our server was excellent. He made excellent recommendations and was very attentive. The dining area was very comfortable, roomy, bright, clean and nicely decorated. Eaxh booth comfortably seats anywhere from 4 to 6 customers. There is a bar offering beer, cocktails and wines. The bathrooms were spotless and modern. There is paid street parking. I easily and strongly recommend this restaurant.

I decided to drop in to Firebirds for a steak. I had a long day at work and I had a craving. My…read moreserver Thaddeus was a very awesome person and provided the best customer service I have had in years. Thaddeus was very personable, relatable and had some great genuine jokes. Also whoever was in the kitchen, they made an awesome ribeye and great Southwest Au Gratin Potatoes. So good that I barely looked at the price when I paid. It's rare to get great customer service along with great cooking nowadays. Especially in the Frederick area, but that's a matter of opinion. I sat outside. It was a very nice night and the Ambience was great. Not crowded at all. Lastly Thaddeus was the first and only person ever to offer the inner circle program to me, in which I signed up. Thanks for making my dining experience at Firebirds memorable.

Firebirds in Frederick, Maryland is wonderful…read more We recently had a birthday celebration and had to change the number of guests at the last minute, and the host was so accommodating and kind. We really appreciated it. Our server was fantastic. It was a beautiful evening and celebration. Thank you for making such a special one.

Turned out to be a very memorable first visit. We found this restaurant after using Google Gemini…read moreto find "Authentic German Food" when we arrived in the parking lot, we saw the chefs sitting outside taking a breather next to where we'd parked, but thought nothing of it at first. It was our first year of dating anniversary but we failed to notice when looking the place up that they closed at 7:30pm. We walked in at about 7:40pm and the bartender regretfully informed us that they had just closed. We accepted the situation for the error it was on our part and opted to go elsewhere. So barely 3 minutes after walking up to the entrance, we were heading back to our truck. The chefs were still there and immediately asked us why we weren't staying to eat. When we explained that we hadn't realized they closed at 7:30, they looked at us and said, "Go back in there and tell them we said we're still open for you guys." We were a bit concerned that we'd cause hard feelings and said we could just come back a different day, and they wouldn't have it. "We're the guys who'll be cooking, not them, if we're okay with it, then what have you got to lose?" We looked at each other and thought briefly and headed back up to the entrance. I had mentioned that I had a spur of the moment 'hankerin' for German Food, and he said, "Well, you're at the right place!" Before we got back in the front door, one of the chefs (we learned shortly after were the owners) was already letting the bar staff know to get us seated and taken care of. My girlfriend ordered the Chicken Cordon Bleu, and I ordered the Pork Schnitzel. We of course sampled each others' dishes and it was beyond amazing on both entrees. Some of the best schnitzel I've had NOT in Europe, and the mushroom onion gravy was so savory and rich. The Chicken was loaded with flavor and I could definitely see that being on a future order for myself. After we were beyond stuffed, we decided to split a dessert for the occasion and had the Chocolate Mousse Cake. When the bartender learned it was our first anniversary, she made sure to get a candle to put in the cake for us, it was a very nice and welcoming touch. The bar staff was on their game with the service, keeping drinks full and checking on us frequently to make sure we were good to go. There were only two other tables still seated in the restaurant at that point, and they were actually there already eating when we first arrived. They were still there when we departed, so we assumed they may have been family friends or locally important patrons. The ambiance of the restaurant has a very British Pub feel to it, and it is so amazingly cozy and feels like home. We both left with an amazing impression and cannot wait for another chance to try some of the other menu options. I'm very curious to try the Filet Mignon next time, but the Stroganoff looked quite tempting as well. I think we both found a place that we'll absolutely keep on the short list of places to revisit next time we're in town. It was such a memorable experience and we so greatly appreciated the flexibility and hospitality they demonstrated. That type of service is so hard to find these days. Beyond that, I REALLY want to try those Eclairs on a Thursday!

Don't look for modern trends in food and restaurants here, this restaurant not trying be those…read more Just very well prepared classic dishes in a quiet but cozy atmosphere. Great food and service. Broiled haddock was prepared to perfection. The rum raisin bread pudding was the best I've ever tasted.

A Co-Worker recommended this restaurant. Upon arrival the restaurant was packed; However, The Bar…read morehad plenty of open seats. I ordered a Maryland crab soup to start and a beer. The food was delicious and the potato salad was surprisingly tasty. Definitely U will be back soon

Can I score it less than one star?Having moved to Maryland recently, my husband and I were very…read moreexcited to try Avery's. I'm sorry to say it was a tremendous disappointment and do not recommend it. We sent back two of three items ordered, and the one that we kept was not that good. The cream of crab soup was a cup of a thick mixture of flour and milk...it would have made good plaster of Paris. Out of curiosity, I did take a taste of the unpleasant looking cup of soup...it tasted as awful as it looked...flour and milk. I never saw a spoonful of soup sit so high on a spoon without spilling over. The crab topped pretzel was a fat pretzel with little crab dip on it...so dry. We ate a crab quesadilla, but it was lackluster. The paper plates, plastic forks and cups topped off our unpleasant experience. The server was lovely. The ambiance was so-so...the sticky floors should have been our first giveaway. Next try Liberty Road

Super clean and classy bar behind the distillery. The drinks were outstanding and well made.read more

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.