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.

Kimberly took care of serving my wife and I today and it couldn't have gone better! My wife ordered…read morethe huevos rancheros and I had the stuffed French toast, and some local black coffee. All of it was amazing! "I can't remember the last time I had a breakfast this good", she said. The fast and efficient service really enhanced the atmosphere Absolute perfection!

Wilcom's Inn offers a different and delicious brunch, their Peruvian and American fusion brunch…read moreserved tapas style is a phenomenal idea and I am here for it. Everything I've tried in the few times I've been there has been delicious, made fresh and consistently delicious! Their Shrimp Linquini A la Rosa is the best thing! But they have so many other good things like the poached eggs, the mini empanadas, the cream of crab soup, the dress leches cake and more! You will certainly find something you like! Service is also always attentive, friendly and they know exactly when they should strike a conversation or not. The place is quite old and it carries a nice vibe inside, one side is a bar and the other the dinning room! I need to try out the bar one of these days! I highly recommend Wilcom's Inn brunch, it is pricey but it is worth it!

I have eaten here several times in the past two years. Every plate, every dish has been delicious…read moreand very well prepared. This is a kitchen that knows how to create a variety of dishes that are not simple or trivial. The sauces are very well done, the noodles are always done nicely, heck -- they now how to cook, and they execute really well on every dish. I have had seafood, beef, and all kinds of dishes here that have always come out and satisfied !!! This is a rural gem worthwhile getting to know. And the cocktails are professional. The wines list is pretty darn good. Specials are great. The 5 star rating is for location (accessible to me), quality of find and drink, and the absolutely decent price (punches above its weight). The service is what you are happy with in a 3 star restaurant, so it's a win budget wise ;-)

I cannot believe I never posted any more pictures for as often & as long as I've patronized this…read morerestaurant since the days when it was on the Golden Mile. The other night I enjoyed calamari, grilled asparagus, Caesar salad and the Lemon Chiffon pie. Hubby had crab cakes which were always excellent. We were in a group so one was a birthday & received a special cake, one had Snapper pie and another had strawberry cake. Everything that everyone had, they enjoyed. AND we had exceptional service by Monica.

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

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.

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.

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.

My family has enjoyed so many wonderful meals at Texas Roadhouse over the years. Even though it's a…read morechain, this location has always had that neighborhood-family feel. They hire local kids as servers, the staff is always friendly, and those fresh rolls are AMAZING! (Although I'm still a traditionalist when it comes to the butter--no maple for me! ) About a month ago, we were celebrating a family event when the nicest waiter ever told me, "Hey, we're having a smoker giveaway. You might as well use the app and throw your name in the hat. Ya never know!" Well... wouldn't you know it--I got an email on 8/19/2026 from Danielle Hunter saying I WON! Of course, I emailed Danielle back and asked, "Is this a hoax, or is this for real?" She replied, "Nope, not a hoax! You won. Come and get it!" So I showed up with my car, and the friendly Texas Roadhouse staff congratulated me and even helped me load the smoker up. Last night, we finally put that smoker to work--and folks, it works AMAZING! A huge THANK YOU to the entire Texas Roadhouse family for the great meals, the friendly service, and now an awesome smoker that will be making many more family meals for years to come! Sometimes it really does pay to throw your name in the hat. Thank you, Texas Roadhouse!

We recently stopped by Texas Roadhouse during the middle of the week, and surprisingly, it was…read morepretty busy for a Wednesday/Thursday evening. There was a bit of a wait, but nothing too unreasonable. Overall, the experience was fine. Service was okay for the most part, although toward the end of the meal we were trying to track down our waitress because we were missing something and couldn't find her for a while. We eventually got another server's attention and were helped, but it definitely slowed things down. Food-wise, my baked sweet potato was honestly the star of the meal -- absolutely delicious. The salmon tasted fine, but the portion was very small. The strawberry lemonade, however, was not good at all. It didn't really taste like strawberry or lemonade, just kind of watered down and off. Nothing terrible, nothing amazing -- just a pretty standard Texas Roadhouse experience.

The food and service were wonderful, as always! This is the third time I've been and it's been a…read moregreat experience every time. Love it!

(4.25) ~ Very good Overall food & Service. Note: There's a Parking Garage a block away on Church…read moreSt. DRINKS: ** Non-Alcoholic Sangria (see photo) = (4.25) Very tasty & Unique ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) FOOD: ** French Fries (shoestring) = (4.5) Very Tasty! ** Focaccia & Butter (see photo) = (4.35) Very tasty! ** Lobster Potatoes = (4.25) Very tasty & Shareable. Recommend adding any leftover butter from the Bread & Butter course;) ** Lemon Creme Brulee = (4.25) Very creative ** Halloumi = (4.15) very good, would be better cooked in a style that's not fried... ** Dry-aged Burger = (4.15) Very good ** Crab Salad (see photo) = (4) very creative, needed more flavor though... ** Sticky Toffee Pudding = (4) very good ** Coffee = (4) very fresh

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.

It was our first time at Monocacy Crossing, and we really enjoyed their happy hour at the bar. The…read moreservice was friendly and attentive, and the happy hour specials were great! The cocktails were well-made and balanced--strong without being overly sweet. We had the spicy paloma, whiskey sour, and the happy hour sparkling rosé. The goat cheese fritters were definitely cheesing! I actually spread them over the complimentary bread to make a little "crostini," and it was delicious! The highlight of our meal was the salmon with mashed potatoes and zucchini. They were also kind enough to split our entrée for us, which we appreciated. Definitely will be back to try more dishes and, of course, dessert! Hopefully, the weather will be nice enough next time for us to enjoy their patio. Overall, we had a great time!