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Madrones

3.8 (646 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Crab cake
Ruchi S.

Went here for dinner with my daughter since it was close to our hotel. It's very cozy and "western" inside. Our server was very nice and attentive but a bit on the serious side. I ordered the salmon teriyaki along with a crab cake. They were both amazing!! The teriyaki sauce was light and not too sweet and the salmon was served on top of mixed veggies...delicious and light! The crab cake-only $12 as an add on-was completely crab meat and not filled with fillers like most restaurants! I was very pleasantly surprised and it was also delicious and a good size. My daughter had the kids chicken tenders which were actually big pieces of boneless chicken, along with broccoli. It also came with a brownie ice cream dessert...great value for great food! We both had a very delicious and satisfying meal and I highly recommend this place to anyone in the Frederick area! The only issue I had was that the server was quite serious (but very attentive). He loosened up at the end and smiled when I told him how great the meal was but it was a bit serious throughout.

Gerald H.

Made a reservation here Saturday night while in the area for a game. I noticed this place listed in a variety of restaurants in the Frederick area and decided to give it a go. They are very busy, and even with a reservation we waited 5-10 minutes for our table. We were sat in a booth in the back left. It reminds me of a hunting lodge version of Outback, with a massive bar area that looked cool, as well as televisions in the bar area for taking in games. We started with the steak egg rolls which came out almost immediately. They were served au jus as well as with a spicy mayo. They were standard and tasted very good. I ordered the special American wagyu steak for my entree. I added a side of the aged Gorgonzola cheese sauce, and swapped the baked potato for sweet potato casserole and a side of broccoli. It also came with a small side caesar salad. The salad was pretty weak - not much dressing to it. Would have rather not had it than been served it. The steak was good - a very rare medium but the taste made up for it. The sauce was very good as well - I am glad I added that. The sweet potato was also very good and came out molten. I would highly recommend adding it to your meal. We shared a peanut butter pie for dessert. What I really appreciated about it was the size of the slice, and the taste was incredibly good. This is a must order item. Overall, our waitress was great - older lady with reddish hair. She was nice and played along with my dumb jokes. Would return, highly recommend as a Long Horn, Outback substitute.

Blackened salmon on grits
Richard E.

Met family for a weekend brunch, my first visit here. This is a wonderful restaurant! The quality of the food is to notch, with a wonderful variety of flavor experiences! At our brunch we tried the French Toast Slammer, El Torero Breakfast, blackened salmon with eggs on grits, and Homestyle Breakfast. All were perfectly done! Yum was what everyone was saying. The French Toast Slammer is their bedding of a Monty Christo sandwich...French toast stuffed with ham, turkey a cheese...big enough for two modest appetites! Our server fails or was the most popular choice at brunch. The El Torero Breakfast was also a unique breakfast with perfectly cooked eggs on a bed of rice, chorizo sausage crumbles, blabk beans and peppery salsa verde. Delicious is all I can say! The blackened salmon with eggs on grits, was flakes and moist, grits were nice and creamy. Service was attentive and very helpful. Ambience was upscale casual. We got reservations for Sunday brunch which is recommended.

Thai Steak & Noodle Salad*
Natibel R.

It's my second time coming here, and the second time was even better. This time I had the Colorado steak rolls and the Thai steak an noodle salad. The steak on both es cooked to perfection. The broth that came with the rolls was very tasty and the salad was so good. The noodles was a great addition. The service was great, and the ambience was lovely and cozy. Definitely coming back soon.

Jennifer F.

Madrones has become one of my go to's in Frederick. To be honest, they never disappoint when at the bar. We usually go on a Friday during happy hour, which is from 3-6pm, but whats awesome is they have a late night happy hour that starts at 9pm and runs until close. Pretty great if you plan to stay out late. They have a pretty good happy hour menu as well! The bartenders are all pretty great and attentive. They also deliver amazing service. My favorite bartender is Travis. He definitely goes above and beyond, and makes one of the best long islands. As far as food, my favorite dish is the beef tenderloin with jumbo shrimp. It comes with scallops but I always to request to swap with shrimp. The flavor is amazing and the sauce and corn added the perfect touch. Other times if I share with others, we opt for appetizers and really enjoy most of the options. The crab dip and spinach dip are really good. I also love the tiger shrimp and the spicy chicken lettuce wraps. Very good options for happy hour. Their burgers and sandwiches are also enjoyable. Overall, great spot in Frederick to enjoy, especially if sitting at the bar. Plenty of seating and parking, and the bathrooms and generally kept clean as well.

Spicy Fish Tacos
Teresa R.

We stopped at Madrone's again this past Friday night after the high school football game. Can't say enough good things about everything I've tried from here from food to drinks. The waiter, Nas, was very friendly and always available. We have never had a bad experience here. I highly recommend. Also, they have a Happy Hour Menu that is available Monday-Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and every night 9:00 p.m. - close. You must sit in the bar area only. You can't beat the prices and it works out perfect after a Friday night game.

Starr D.

Local steakhouse, convenient location, quality food, comfortable atmosphere, lighting can be a little dark at times. Reasonable price. Ok service - not all that warm and friendly with personal touch at times, but efficient is what you can expect. Definitely recommend by @WineDinenVacay

Chicken and sausage gumbo, Soup of the day
Matt B.

Delicious food! Would definitely recommend. Coming in, there was no one in the front to help me get seated and I was confused whether I had to sit myself or not. I ended waiting around 10 minutes before someone came and sat me down. Otherwise, my server was attentive around the time I might need them. The place itself is a dimly lit restaurant with a bar that can seat parties of different sizes. I got the "soup of the day" and it was delicious, it was the size of a small meal or appetizer but it was packed with consistently, well-seasoned flavor. It was a thick soup but wasn't "heavy-sitting". I additionally got the Madrones Burger and it was juicy and filling. It was packed sufficiently with the other toppings where I usually have a bite of everything. I ordered a medium but it seemed closer to the lines of medium-rare. Price-wise it was definitely pricey and more along the lines of a nicer meal, paying for the increased quality of food. I would come back again to try the other foods/entrees and have some drinks and it would have been 5 stars if it wasn't for the hiccup in the beginning.

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Everything was very good, the prices were reasonable and the staff is friendly and efficient.

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We went in during half price appetizers and order a bunch of food. Which was all amazing. Our server was amazing as well.

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Have been many times and have never had a bad meal . Diverse menu with options for anyone and a friendly staff

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Great server great food as well atmosphere. The server promptly approached us ave provided guidance to men options

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Food, service and ambiance is just the right balance. It wasn't too crowded when my husband and I dined there for lunch.

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Good is good. Service is good. Numerous specials. Will Trey again. Bring friends.

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Texas Roadhouse - June 28, 2023

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4.1(322 reviews)
6.2 mi
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We were intrigued about this place because several years ago, we drove by and string lights were on…read moreand it seemed really busy. We came here to celebrate a personal milestone and we did it at the last moment. Luckily, there was a table for it. We did not know what to expect, but some menu items had a nice twist to the dish. However, one dish was by far the best: the deviled eggs. The sauce and the prep was just amazing. It is not a lot of food and it is $20, but we both thought it was worth it to come back to eat it again. The other dishes we ordered were good, but the most memorable was the deviled eggs. I liked how they had a leaderboard for frequent customers though. That was cool to just stare at. The location has parking on the rocks and it was full by 6 pm on a Thursday. There is outside seating and limited inside seating. The bar area looked fairly busy because it was happy hour time. Its an old timey restaurant with a more mature setting that made us think of places like eating on Kent Island or Annapolis or St. Michaels. It is a hidden gem here - especially where it was located. We did notice that there was a dominant demographic dining here. We felt a bit out of place, but don't care, the deviled eggs were too good.

Nothing was necessarily bad about our experience, but I felt for the prices I expected to be a…read morelittle more impressed. We started with the pierogis and goat cheese fritters. The goat cheese fritters were good and the sauce on top of them was delicious. At our table of 3, none of us cared for the pierogis. I ordered the beef medallions for my entree. They were seasoned well, and I really like the topping, mashed potatoes, and squash. Unfortunately I found the beef itself surprisingly chewy, almost like bubble gum, which made them difficult to enjoy. The complementary bread was also extremely dense and dry. The butter it was paired with was overwhelmingly salty. One thoughtful moment was when they checked my friend's ID and noticed that her birthday has been earlier in the month. They surprised her with a complimentary dessert, which was so kind and really stood out to us. We sat outside on the patio, which wasn't busy when we arrived at 3:45. We were asked when we got there if it was okay that we were out by 6:30 because our table had another reservation. That was plenty of time for us, and we left around 5:30, but it felt a little unnecessary since the patio was mostly empty when we left. The restaurant had a quiet atmosphere, and the outdoor area was gorgeous. Overall, the meal had some highlights and the birthday dessert was a lovely gesture.

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Monocacy Crossing - Beautiful fresh flowers on each table.

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