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    Madrones

    3.8 (636 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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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.

    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

    Madrone's Cosmopolitan Mix
    Arista W.

    It's been so long since I've been here and the food is just as delicious, service is just as great, and the vibe is always right. This is one of the best hidden gems in Maryland. I cleared that plate lol

    Chicken and sausage gumbo, Soup of the day

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    3 years ago

    Everything is excellent except the lettuce wraps. Nice big oval bar with good lunch specials also. The end

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    The food is amazing, so was the service! The sweet potato casserole is a favorite. The filet was cooked perfectly at medium.

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    Went here once when it first opened and never went back. I can't grill and cook for 1/4 the price. So nope ... waste of money.

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    4 years ago

    I liked their fish tacos. Their food is kind of unremarkable, but the ambiance is posh if you're trying to impress someone.

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    3 years ago

    Always consistently great food, attentive service and enjoyable atmosphere. Doug is a great GM!

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    Great food with a welcoming space. Friendly staff. The kids ate all of my steak. Lol!

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    Couldn't even set a reservation. We had 8 people for a birthday celebration, but they won't allow that large of a group between 3pm and 8pm.

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    Alas, this could be a 4 star -- except they would need to increase the quality of several dishes…read more As a 3star seafood place close to town -- it is a bit pricey but not expensive, just average quality, loud, and so-so service. Not great, not terrible -- average. For me, sitting at the bar is better than at a table: better service and conversation with others. Same food, average seafood with typical sides. If the food was a notch better: I'd come more than once a year. I find Mays, Liberty Seafood and Avery's roughly the same, with Mays having the edge over the others (quieter too). For just crabs: order takeaway from Westpointe. For bulking up on food: Avery's. I actually enjoy eating at Avery's -- but it could be so much better if they improved the sides and service. Still, I do come once a year -- contrasted to: I visit several other restaurants at least twice a month ...and get better quality seafood dishes (at a marginally higher price). Just saying...

    My family and I recently dined here and had a mixed experience. I ordered the New York strip steak…read morecooked medium rare, but when it first arrived it was well done and extremely tough. I let our server know, and she was very kind and quick to offer a replacement, which I really appreciated. However, when the second steak came out it appeared grey on the inside and had a very unusual texture. It was grainy and fell apart very easily, almost as if it could be cut with a fork. The texture and color were concerning and made the steak difficult to enjoy. Unfortunately, after eating some of it I began feeling sick and ended up having to leave early. I'm not sure if the issue was with the quality or freshness of the meat, but it was a very disappointing experience. I do want to note that the seafood my family ordered was actually very good and everyone else enjoyed their meals. I would rate the seafood around an 8/10. That said, I hope the restaurant looks into the quality of the red meat being served so others don't have a similar experience.

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    Went here recently for a meal with family. We all ordered various dishes. It was a mix bag in terms…read moreof satisfaction. I liked the mussels, but the jambalaya is what Gen Z would label as mid. Not really authentic at all. Rice was plain and there was no Cajun flavor profile. I also had the cream of crab soup and that was ok. Unfortunately for them, I just had that at Fisherman's Crabdeck near Annapolis as well and that totally smashed the soup at Ragin by comparison. Our server was good though and attentive. I just wished the food was a little better.

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    Two words: crab cakes. 'Nough said!…read more (But Yelp says I must say more, so: crab bread. Sensing a trend here?).

    A very good friend recommended this restaurant to us and we were excited to try it. I love seafood!…read more We were warmly greeted and sat immediately due to our reservation. Our server was knowledgeable and professional. She welcomed us, explained the menu and quickly brought brought water and lemons for the water. She was fantastic throughout the meal and made our experience wonderful. We ordered French onion soup and a "special" of fried green tomatoes for our appetizers. Complimentary, fresh, warm, honey-wheat bread with both regular and cinnamon sugar butters, was brought to the table. The bread had a very nice texture. The French onion soup was very delicious and not too sweet! It was perfectly balanced. The fried green tomatoes were fresh and the breading was perfectly crispy. However the "seasoning" was in the mildly spicy remoulade, which was served on the side. We also ordered a broiled seafood platter with sides of broccoli and twice baked potato. The hubs ordered char-grilled pork chops, grilled asparagus, and potato au gratin. Everything was perfectly cooked and tasty. We really enjoyed everything. Regarding ambiance, the dining room looks a bit formal with its white table cloth and dim lighting. However, everyone dressed casually - jeans, shorts, etc. This made for a very relaxed atmosphere. But..... Ultimately, and in spite of all the good, I will deduct one star simply because I believe the entire menu is overpriced.

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