McDonald's

Found this place on a random search for a burger on yelp…read more Casual order process. I asked a guy at the counter what he recommended, and got the Peter Piper burger. My wife got the Ogre burger. Mine was delicious, and when my wife was t looking, I took a bite of hers too! Both were outstanding burgers and exactly what we were looking for. The staff was friendly and helpful when we asked for their advice. Not flashy, just great food in a casual setting. We were able to eat outside, too!

Don't go through the first set of doors when you walk in that is the brewery keep going, and there…read moreis a small alleyway that goes to the actual restaurant part. This is a iPad order and wait for your number to be called kind of place. They are allergy mindful, however, not the best in executing said allergies. I had to ask one of the workers to not touch the fries inside of the dairy and egg free kids meal. And replace it because he had already touched the bread that was buttered. So just to be mindful for those who might have dairy or egg allergies. The bun has egg and they butter them during the toasting process. Burgers: 4/5 As for the burgers, they are a Smashburger style and they have a crisp outside texture and juicy inside. Overall, I would say that the burgers are pretty solid burgers. The fries and the onion rings are pretty great, but the onion rings are really good if you are a fan, totally get them. Overall, this is a casual burger place that has a bar attached, a solid burger! It is a little bit expensive. I think we dropped $70 for two kids burgers and three regular burgers with fries and onion rings. But I'd go again!

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Fifty Fifty Burgers

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Old Bay Fries

Maxwell's Burgers & Shakes

4.3(227 reviews)

2.2 mi

Are you looking for a quality burger that's better than your bog standard fast food burger? Well…read more.. This is your place. The burger was delicious, thick, and had the smell of a properly charred burger. Might just be one of the best I've ever had--and I had it delivered to me (I know, shame.) The fries are also incredibly well seasoned and cooked to the perfect crisp. Don't even start me on the sauces on offer. This was an EASY 5/5. Well done Maxwells and I look forward to eating at your establishment in person very soon.

Nothing special…read more.. Someone said that when we were in Frederick that we needed to try the milkshakes at Maxwell's. We were and we did. On the plus side was the pleasant staff. The kids that were working there seemed like they enjoyed their jobs. I also liked that the restrooms were spotless. On the negative side was that the place was cramped and dingy. And, there were also some foul, food-related, smells on the way the the spotless restroom. And, on the "meh" side was the milkshake itself. I ordered a strawberry shake. What I got was some vanilla custard(-like stuff) with some strawberry syrup and a bit of jam stirred in.

Long view of restaurant

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Restaurant seating

Beef N Buns N Paradise

4.4(308 reviews)

3.3 mi

Absolutely delighted with this old school hamburger restaurant! Delicious hamburgers made from…read morelocal beef, I think are the highlight. Buns were toasted to perfection and meat was tasty, seasoned and just a little bit charred on the edges. Not quite a smash burger, but better! As others have mentioned there is no bathroom and no eating inside but several outside tables to enjoy your meal during good weather. If you are a peanut butter lover , do not leave without tasting the soft serve with the house made peanut butter sauce! Chef's kiss!! I would order that and skip the ice cream any day.

I stopped by Beef 'n Buns 'n Paradise today for a late lunch when I was passing through Frederick…read more It's a charming old-school, retro burger shop. You order inside at the counter and then they call your name on the loud speaker when it's ready for pickup at the drive thru or the counter (depending on whether you ordered it to go or not). I had a cheeseburger with tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo, and a side of fries. The burger was classic and totally delicious. The fries were very good, too. I ate my lunch at one of the picnic tables on the property, which was comfortable and fun (but they don't have bathrooms FYI). The service was friendly, and the place has tons of retro charm. I'd definitely go back for another meal - maybe a milkshake or other dessert with my burger next time? A fun, fast, casual meal. A charmer in Frederick, just off 70.

Slaw Dog with fries on top

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Hootch & Banter

4.3(821 reviews)

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.

Epic food and a great waiter. Nice cozy outdoor seating…read morewhile watching the night life of the city roll by. The drinks were custom made and extraordinarily rich and tasteful. Located right next to the riverfront park.

Lounge area.

Wagyu burger

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It's About Time (old fashioned)

Wag's Restaurant

4.1(244 reviews)

A really cool spot! It's like a cozy dive bar. It's clean and slightly underground (literally, you…read morehave to go down stairs from the main straight to enter). It was packed when we arrived around 8pm to try their burgers. I got the cheeseburger and it was delicious! You really can't go wrong. I enjoyed every bite. The chips that came on the side were baked and they were great too. A solid good burger!

You get exactly what you think you're getting from a basement dive bar on a main street: cheap…read moreeats, rowdy atmosphere, and some great stories to tell. Driving through the area late at night, we stumbled across Wag's with a craving for burgers. Though we weren't there to drink since we had a drive ahead of us, we loved watching the other patrons enjoying the bar scene. With daily specials and a great basement vibe, I can see why people love Wags. As for the food: the burger was just alright - but what can you expect when your meal is less than $10 per person? It honestly was perfect for the price point. The Wag Burger claimed to have a special sauce but we didn't taste it, which was fine because the burger was juicy, greasy, and hit the spot. The Philly cheese steak had a bit more flavor than the burger and was also a solid choice. Fries are fresh and made in-house, and I appreciated that you can salt them yourself and decide what toppings you might want to add. The menu is honestly huge for a dive bar, and all the food was solid. Shoutout to the staff here because after hearing how some drunk customers were treating them, they deserve all the tips in the world. Despite the staff being berated, dealing with intoxicated patrons threatening to run around nude, all while waiting tables with ease and kindness - you all deserve raises.

Reuben burger

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Large fries

White Rabbit Gastropub

4.5(1k reviews)

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!

The outdoor seating was super cute, and our server was very nice and attentive throughout the meal…read more The drinks took a little longer than expected, with one of my friend's drinks taking about 15 minutes, but I understand they may have been busy. The inside was packed. The pizza could have been hotter. It felt like it may have been sitting for a few minutes before being brought to the table, as we were able to eat it right away without having to let it cool down. The chicken Caesar cutlet, however, was amazing! I would skip the pesto on the fries next time, as I didn't realize they came with it. Overall, we had a good experience and will definitely be back!

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Oscar's Ale House

4.2(365 reviews)

2.6 mi

Best food for your buck. Reasonable prices and quality is top notch. Monthly specials are great…read moretoo. Can't go wrong, worth trying out.

When asked for fries xtra crispy, they nailed it! You know it's good when you drag your crispy…read morefrench fries across the plate of the wasabi aioli and chili sauce. Grouper sandwich with moist coleslaw and Swiss cheese was delish. Perfect light crispy batter. Who said cheese and seafood shouldn't be mixed? This was the exception to that rule. The Swiss cheese flavor added a nice after flavor from the grouper and coleslaw. Sushi nachos made out of wonton wrapper with avocado, ahi tuna, wasabi aioli, pickled ginger, and chili sauce was such a nice blend of flavor and generous portions...ten pieces. Double decker smash burger with jalapeño, candied bacon, cheddar cheese, pickles, lettuce, tom's, and carmelized onions. My wife had it medium rare and said it was the best she's ever had. The server, Lindsey, brought tea refills without us asking for it , which showed us how attentive she was. Ambience, with an "e" instead of an "a", was a classic ale house with flags of their beer selections, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We got there a little after opening time, and, within an hour, there was a constant stream of customers, mostly locals, which was a good sign. who says fish and cheese don't go together. this grouper brioche sandwich debunks that theory

Oscar's Bar

Wood Grilled Salmon Sandwich (blackened)

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Some of their extensive IPA on display

The Garage

4.5(135 reviews)

3.6 mi

The hot honey pepperoni pizza is amazing! Great owners who care about their customers. Love the…read morepatio seating and games for families to play.

This is in an industrial type area near the Frederick airport in what looks like an old shop hence…read morethe business name. Kinda hard to find at first so look for the dog groomers. The people were friendly and the food options were simple but good. Their biggest flaw is it is tight and limited seating inside but was a very friendly welcoming atmosphere for families. Lots of families here when I brought my daughter here. They have some board games you can play while you wait. I liked my pizza and switching the falafel out of the gyro sandwich for a piece of chicken was a solid move (I recommend you add that as an option ownership). I like it. Solid 4 stars.

Bbq pizza

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Brookside Inn

4.4(77 reviews)

7.9 mi

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Food was perfect. We had the mozzarella appetizer and I had the That Chicken and a jalapeno burger,…read moreit had onion straws We are here now, Sunday and crushed are all $5. My favorite drink as a MD native. Bathroom CLEAN!!! Live music Sunday!!! We are having the best time

I love these types of places that are locally owned where you can meet fun people. The food is good…read moreand service here is friendly and they welcome dogs on the outdoor patio. The outdoor seating can get a bit hot because the concrete barriers do not allow air to flow but you forget all that after a few buckets if beers and a good band. Prices are fair and you don't have to worry about parking.

Bar area

Brookside Burger with hand cut fries

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Cactus Flats

4.4(12 reviews)

6.7 mi

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Last time I stopped here was many, many years ago coming back from golfing with my buddies. We did…read morenot fit in with the biker crowd, so left without eating. Hindsight being 20/20, I made a BIIIIG mistake. Fast forward to now. Stopped by on the way home from a road trip with my Spousal Unit. It was late, we were hungry, so gave it a shot. Still a few bikes in the lot, still a few bikers at the bar, but the place did not look anything like the rough and tumble joints I remembered. We ordered burgers and fries - and they were really, really, really good. Meat was a bit more cooked than requested but flavor was excellent and the fixings were fresh. Nice burger! And the fries: oh the fries! Crispy exterior, soft interior, well salted - I've now found fries I like more than Five Guys and McDs. So let me apologize for stereotyping them based on appearances. I'm happy to come back, and will bring my golf buddies so they can see what we missed.

Feels like you just walked into a club house for members only. The bar seemed to be full of people…read morewho were regulars. Seating was mostly along long banquet tables, although we sat at one of three bar tables. Staff was friendly. My quesadilla was tasty, I particularly liked the toasted tortilla it was built on. Cheese steak was good, but on the small side.