I arrived at White Rabbit Gastropub around 1:45pm on a beautiful mid-June Saturday for a solo…read moreadventure lunch. I had driven two hours and was hungry, but I was also committed to making good decisions. Or at least mostly good decisions... The hostess offered me a seat at the second-floor bar rather than the quoted 25-30 minute wait. Great! Solo diners love surprise upgrades. Unfortunately, when I got upstairs, the one "available" seat had apparently been claimed by a diaper bag and a giant straw sunhat belonging to the woman sitting next to it holding a too-little-to-walk baby sitting at the bar. Uhhh...this isn't going to work. Back downstairs I went. I gave them my name and number, found a shady spot outside, and settled in for what I assumed would be a long wait. Five minutes later, my table was ready. Thank you, Universe! My server greeted me with water immediately, explained the QR code menu situation, and told me not to order through the app because she'd be right back. No worries, friend. I'd already done my homework. I knew exactly what I wanted. One Martha Stewart's Prison Pizza ($22), please. (Sausage, broccoli, ricotta, Calabrian chili peppers, lemon oil, and sea salt.) I asked for the chili peppers on the side because I know myself. I like adventure. I don't enjoy possibly setting my mouth on fire. And a Diet Pepsi ($3.50), because balance. While I waited, I people-watched, which is one of my favorite hobbies. White Rabbit was PACKED. The patio was full. The downstairs bar was full. Upstairs was full. Couples, groups of girlfriends, older folks, younger folks, families, solo diners...everyone seemed happy to be there. The place itself is pretty small, which explains the wait. Six tables downstairs, maybe eight bar seats, more seating upstairs, and a constant dance of servers carrying food through the same front door customers use. Add the "please wait to be seated" crowd gathering in the narrow hallway and I'd describe things as organized chaos. But once I was seated, I was perfectly comfortable and out of the traffic pattern. One cool touch I noticed: outlets and USB ports built right into the front of the bar. Maybe that's common and I've somehow missed it all these years, but I thought it was pretty neat. Then my pizza arrived. Oh good lawd. OH. GOOD. LAWD. This pizza was SO GOOD! I knew from the first bite that I was in trouble. There was no sauce, which surprised me at first, but after approximately three seconds I no longer cared. The sausage was plentiful. The broccoli added texture. The ricotta was creamy and rich. And that lemon oil?! That lemon oil set it off! Everything just worked together perfectly. The Calabrian peppers arrived on the side exactly as requested. I bravely sampled a very small amount on my fork before desecrating my pizza and quickly determined that folks with stronger heat tolerance than me will absolutely love them. They were just a little too spicy for my delicate tastebuds. Thankfully, the pizza was incredible without them. And those slices? MONSTERS. I ate one and seriously contemplated a second before reminding myself that I had dessert plans elsewhere. A box was requested. Self-control was exercised. Barely. As a solo diner, I also want to give White Rabbit extra points. Multiple staff members checked on me throughout the meal. I never felt forgotten, rushed, or weird sitting by myself. Everyone was warm, kind, and made me feel completely comfortable. I really appreciated that. My total bill came to $32.44 including tip which felt really reasonable given the amount of pizza I consumed and brought home. Worth every penny. I'm already scheming my next two-hour drive back. Maybe a smashburger. Maybe those Brussels sprouts everyone keeps raving about. Maybe another pizza. Maybe all of it! I highly recommend checking out White Rabbit. Make it a destination, not just a stop while you're in the area. Don't let the size of the place or the wait scare you off. It's totally worth it. PRO TIP: If you park in the Church Street Parking Garage, look for the staircase labeled "STAIR 3." White Rabbit is literally right outside the door at the bottom. No hide-and-seek required!

After reading so many nice reviews, we came here for weekend brunch, but unfortunately, the…read moreexperience was very underwhelming. The ambiance is cozy, and our server was friendly and welcoming. She made sure we understood the menu and checked on us regularly. The mimosa was made with fresh orange juice, which was also a nice touch. Since our coffee and mimosas arrived pretty quickly, we assumed the food would follow shortly. However, we ended up waiting nearly 40 minutes for our food and easily finished our drinks while waiting. My Eggs Benedict had good flavor and nicely runny eggs, but the Canadian bacon was way overcooked and rock hard. I could barely cut or chew it. The English muffin was also overcooked and difficult to cut through. The coleslaw was served warm, which gave it a strange texture. The chicken was crispy but under-seasoned, while the waffle was dense and dry. The small side of succotash was the highlight--it was well-seasoned and enjoyable. I was pretty disappointed by the experience, especially considering the price and many good reviews. There are plenty of other places in the area I'd rather try next time.

Excellent pizza! This is probably the best spot in Frederick in my experience for Italian food.read more

Came here on a Saturday night without a reservation. We were sat at the pizza bar in plain view of…read morethe pizza making operations. Oddest part was while we sat there - there was a 2 top table free almost the whole time we were eating. So - we could have easily been waited on in a normal setting. Nice place overall - different areas to sit, outside dining, etc etc. Service however was atrocious. It may be the fact they don't have enough people in the wait staff, but our waitress was as absent as it gets. Asked for a refill, took forever - after ordering appetizer it would have been good to then put in our entree order - but wasn't until the pizza came out 25 min later that we could do that. Asked for bread, she remembered after our entrees came out 45min after ordered - 4 small cubes. You would think when you're struggling at waiting on a table, you'd try and make up for it. Pizza was good. We got a Margherita pizza - standard and fresh as we watched them make it. For my entree I got the penne vodka and added a meatball. Lol. No sauce on that meatball and it was cold. Flavor was good on entree. The next time the waitress came back I begged for the check - to which we paid and got out of there as "quick" as we could. Food 4/5 Service 1/5

The cocktails at Hootch & Banter were the highlight of our visit. We tried a couple of different…read moredrinks, and each one had a good balance of flavors without being overly sweet. We also ordered some small plates to share, which paired nicely with the drinks. The atmosphere was lively but still comfortable enough to sit and talk, making it a fun spot for a relaxed evening out.

We dined here for a family dinner and had Cindy as our waitress. absolutely PHENOMENAL service from…read moreher, and the food was absolutely amazing as well. Cindy took her time to recommend and explain not only dishes but also helped us through the drink menu, was patient and kind, and has a great sense of humor as well. Almost everyone sitting at the table has been a waitress before and we were over the moon with her service. The food here speaks for itself but Cindy made our experience all that much better, and I would request her as my waitress if I dined here again.

I've been here so many times. Great choice if you're stopping by the library. The lattes are strong…read moreand creamy, and the banana one in specific is SO GOOD. I'd say the food is a bit overpriced but I think their sweet potato fries are very good and seasoned and their herby ranch they give on the side is very amazing. I got their beyond burger which was a good burger, nothing crazy but I really enjoyed it. Everyone who works there is so sweet too, each time I've came in someone always answers my questions. I'd say it's not that good of a place to get work done as it's always decently packed and since it's small a bit loud at times.

Very busy and small place in a lively area downtown- waited 40 minutes for Sunday brunch. Service…read morewas a little slow but we were not in a hurry. My friend enjoyed her mimosa and we had enjoyed hot and iced coffee to go twice from Cafe Nola. I loved the croissant sandwich and the breakfast potatoes were perfectly cooked and seasoned.

My sister and I came to Black Hog to celebrate our birthdays, and we had a really good experience!…read more We really wanted some BBQ. We visited the downtown location and sat at the bar. It was a rainy day, so unfortunately we didn't get to enjoy the rooftop, but the inside was nice and, since we went during the day, relatively quiet. First, a shout-out to our bartender! I wish I remembered her name because she was GREAT. She was friendly, personable, attentive, and really knowledgeable about the menu. Whenever we had a question she didn't know the answer to, she actually went and found out instead of just guessing. Her recommendations were also spot-on. So, girl, good job! One thing that pleasantly surprised me was the parking. I initially thought we were going to have to park on the street, but then I noticed they have FREE parking available. That's definitely a plus, especially downtown. The food was good overall. I ordered the wings with a side of mac and cheese and the brown sugar sweet potatoes. Let me tell you--the sweet potatoes were DELICIOUS! My sister agreed. Those were definitely one of my favorite things I had. My sister ordered the ribs with several sides. She ended up sending the baked beans back because they were a little too tangy/vinegary for her taste, but those fries? OH MY GOD. They were so good. She absolutely tore those fries up! I also had one of their smoked margaritas, and it was really good. It was different from a traditional margarita, but I really enjoyed it--so much that I ordered a second one. Since we went during the day, it was pretty quiet and there wasn't much going on, but honestly, that was fine. We were there to celebrate our birthdays, eat some good food, have some drinks, and enjoy each other's company, and that's exactly what we did. Overall, good food, good vibes, great service, and a nice atmosphere. And a special shout-out to our bartender for making the experience even better!

It's been some time since I returned to this BBQ joint. Their food is still really good, but maybe…read morenot as good as in the past. Let's start with the brisket. Quite tasty, but not as moist as I remember. Also, the Arkansas Brisket was a bit acidic in flavor. It appears the burnt ends were sitting in the sauce for a while. Again, all still flavorful, but to a lesser degree. As always, the staff was super friendly and the atmosphere was fun and inviting.

Small little shop with a lot of ready to go reheat items and full pastry counter…read more Cinnamon rolls are amazing. Only had take and bake available Chicken fingers also perfect. Will be making the 2hr drive again soon

Dedicated Gluten Free, but not a sit in restaurant. Take out & small outdoor seating area. Vegan &…read moreegg-free options also. Mac & cheese tasted as good as regular!

I returned to this restaurant because I really like what the chef does with Asian flavors. The…read moreatmosphere is plain yet the service is friendly and fast. I had the Indonesian Stir-Fry with added grilled chicken. The sauce was peanut-based, with lime. I chose a bed of Soba (buckwheat) noodles. I enjoyed the umami flavor of the sauce with the tangy and full flavor profile that makes the dish a joy to eat. I plan to return to The Orchard on my next trip to Frederick.

I met up my friend for lunch and she was mindful to pick a restaurant that is vegan friendly for…read moreme. I was happy to see a variety of vegan offerings on the menu that were clearly labeled vegan or a note that it could be made vegan. Our server was very friendly. I liked that she was present yet did not check on us too much so my friend and I could talk freely and catch up. I was surprised that when I ordered coffee there was no nondairy milk option. For such a vegan friendly business I recommend adding some nondairy milk for the brunch crowd. I was in a soup mood and wanted to get the soup flight. Unfortunately only two of the three soups were vegan so I just chose one soup and ordered it with a side of bread. The soup was deliciously creamy and I loved the softness of the bread. It was a perfect light meal for me as I wanted to save room for dessert. On the menu there was a flourless vegan chocolate cake I was excited to try. When it came the portion size was HUGE. It was definitely big enough to share with my friend. I did find it a little too sweet for my liking. It is not something I would order again but I am glad I got to try it. Overall I had a positive experience at The Orchard. The food I tried was good but not something I would go out of my way to have again. I appreciate how vegan friendly it is and hope they add nondairy milk to their options for coffee.

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.

The place is very clean, the service was good, the food is ok, the chicken tasted processed but…read moreseasoning was good. I would give it an ok.

Good! Great casual dining if you're looking for a quick bite. Service was also quick. The food was…read morealso great, no complaints. Out of everything I tried the rasmalai cake def took the "cake" lol. It's a definite try if you're into desserts. Last but not least, cute ambiance.

Stopped here for dessert after having dinner on Saturday night…read more Grab a tray & tongs - and start loading up things to try. A variety of pastries and rolls, plus a beverage area, made to order coffee bar and packaged foods in fridge case. We tried a cheese and blueberry pastry, pain chcocolate, cookies n cream filled donut, and tuxedo cake. Everything was still fresh despite it being 8pm. I also added an iced chocolate which was incredibly rich and very very good.

After Pilates last Saturday, I took a friend to Tous Les Jours and she loved her first experience…read more It was early enough that parking was not a problem and we took our time browsing and deciding what we want to eat. Everything looked yummy and fresh. We both settled on mango & cream croissant and it was the right choice. Not too sweet. We paired it with a cold latte - she got the tiramisu and I had the Ube strawberry one. Great pairing in our opinion. Clean and open space. The staff were great and happy. Thanks for a good first impression for my friend.