This was my wife's and Is first time eating here. We had heard good things from friends and family and was not disappointed. The food was amazing and the cheesecake is soooooo delicious. I am a big fan of mules and the cranberry Moscow mule was wonderful. Great date spot and a great environment read more

A really peaceful setting, good food and friendly staff. Dog friendly, too!

I would NOT recommend this place. It was sweltering hot outside and I asked to eat inside. The waitress was quick to say "oh we are completely booked inside". The owner walked by as I was standing inside trying to cool off with my daughter while my family was outside, I told her I was hot and needed a table inside. She said "oh yes it's hot outside..." and walked away. I am visibly pregnant and it was AWFUL. What is even more insulting is the waitress simply handed me to-go boxes and the check--but the food hadn't even arrived. AND guess what? the restaurant was 80 percent empty inside. Unbelievable. I am never coming back. Go elsewhere where you will be better served. read more

The bar area is very nice and the bartenders make great drinks. The appetizers were fantastic. i really enjoyed the flash cooked Tuna. great family atmosphere. Steaks are always perfect. read more

We went during lunch, so I imagine the fare at dinner is a little more upscale/has better presentation. The pork tenderloin was very lovely, but the coconut pound cake was AMAZING. I would go again just for the pound cake and a nice cup of coffee. The website said the dress code was business casual, but everyone around me (including myself) was wearing jeans. I thought I was underdressed at first, but as more people came in with the same attire, I breathed a sigh of relief. The fireplace made the room cozy and the building itself looked like it had seen better days, but this somehow added to the cozy ambiance. Still, I felt like the restaurant was struggling with its identity, between an "old timer" place (most of the people around us were older), and an elegant upscale place you'd find in DC. read more

This is my absolute favorite restaurant. I introduced my family to this place and they compare every other place's food to here. The food is out of this world balanced and flavorful. The menu is extensive and changes with the season, the staff are kind, welcoming and offer paramount service and the atmosphere whether you dine inside or out cannot be beat. If you love calamari, theirs will blow your mind. The nachos are phenomenal. The meat, whatever you order is always cooked to perfection. The dessert tray is always changing, however they maintain some wonderful staples year-round. Everything, and I mean everything is cooked in house and made to order. You won't regret a night out (or casual lunch/brunch) at Monocacy Crossing! read more

Hidden on the leafy outskirts of Frederick, MD, Monocacy Crossing appears out of nowhere on Urbana Pike and at first glance is reminiscent of a country cottage that may have had a cameo in a childhood nursery rhyme. The unpaved parking lot and a poignant patio littered with a few umbrella covered tables is inviting with a sort of unpretentious elegance. Our party of four was promptly greeted and offered beverages. The server reviewed the drink and food specials and I quickly ordered the Organic Blueberry Lemon Drop. The menu is extensive with a diverse selection of mouthwatering appetizers; we ordered four starters to share, and they did not disappoint. Panko crusted Oysters with a homemade cocktail sauce, Whiskey Duck nachos with corn and black bean salsa, Tequila marinated shrimp quesadillas and Yuzu infused Tuna Tartar with avocado and wonton chips were our selections. The oysters were fried to a perfect crisp yet remained moist and delectable with each bite. The whiskey marinated duck and the tequila infused shrimp were both seasoned perfectly and added unique flavor dimensions to two Mexican staples. However, the shining star of our first round was the Tuna Tartar seasoned with the Japanese Yuzu fruit combined both savory and sweet flavor profiles that danced on your palette. After an amazing round of appetizers, I sat in anticipation of our entree selections. I teetered back and forth between Bacon-wrapped Beef Medallions and the Miso glazed salmon. My decision to go with the salmon was grounded in the fact that in my salmon is often overcooked and this would put Monocacy Crossing truly to the test. The rest of my party chose the following: Crabcakes with Old Bay Aioli, Pork Tenderloin with a Sage-Cider sauce and scalloped potatoes, and Hangar Steak with chipotle Polenta Fries. To say that each of the entrees were amazing would be like saying the North Pole is sort of cold. The quality and freshness of each ingredient was immediately obvious with each bite. The Hangar steak was both tender and flavorful and complemented perfectly with nuggets of crispy polenta and spicy chipotle. The crabcakes were as good as any I have ever had in Maryland and the Old Bay Aioli offered a creamy reprieve to savory seasonings of each cake. The Sage-Cider sauce that enveloped the sliced pork tenderloin sent this entree over the top. However, the winner of this round was definitely the salmon. Masterfully seasoned with red miso on a bed of purple sticky rice and broccolini, the dish offered a variety of textures and a complex flavor profile. The salmon was cooked with a perfect translucent center making this dish Monocacy's culinary masterpiece. I could offer another round of compliments about the Creme Brulee, Coconut Pound Cake, Chocolate Flan Cake and the Blueberry Tart, but I'll leave all that to your imagination. After four extraordinary appetizers, four superb entrees, you can only guess that the dessert selections provided closure to a beautiful evening of food, wonderful friends and full tummies. You can bet I'll be coming back to try every single item on the menu. Make your reservations now, you will not be disappointed. read more

My wife (and children) have been here many times. In fact, my wife and I love this restaurant so much that when we had some rare date nights out last summer, and we chose MC EVERY time. The food was always well prepared, (and at the appropriate temperature) and the service was strong. The last time we were there before tonight--in March--the server did what all servers in better restaurants should do: When a dish we ordered was way overcooked she took it off our check--and made sure we received the same dish as it was intended to be served. Tonight was a 180--the server forgot to bring bread after we requested it twice; she forgot to bring our drinks after we ordered them, and grew annoyed when I asked if she would please have my son's and my steak cooked the way we ordered it. (It came out well done; we ordered it medium.) When you're paying decent money for an entree and asked how you want it prepared, it's not asking for much to have that entree show up how you ordered it. She offered no apology, and we had to wait nearly a half hour for our steaks to be brought out. Two things: a.) You don't make a child wait for his/her food that long and b.) when the kitchen botches an order, the second attempt should come out ASAP--not kicked to the back of the line and treated like a brand new order. Considering that our server spent a lot of time at other tables, doing a great job of sure that their experience was top notch, these many slights--especially the lack of professional customer service when it came to our steaks--were a lot to swallow. If you're listening, Rich Regan, what we experienced tonight should not happen to customers, let alone very loyal customers. read more

Not really sure what the big deal is here. We have yet to have an experience that meets the prices. Way overrated. We have given it three tries and won't be making a third. read more

After living in Urbana for over two years, we finally stopped in for dinner last night! It was gorgeous out, so we opted to sit on the patio. Overall, it was very good. Scallops appetizer was delicious, scallops were cooked perfectly. The grilled romaine salad was not my favorite...rather than being slightly charred, it just got kind of wilted. The pork tenderloin with the apple-sage sauce was out of this world...so so good! Beer prices are good, great wine selection, but the pours were lacking. I got two glasses, because I honestly think my first pour was barely 3 oz. The bread they give you is eh...skip it. Service was decent...we were hoping to get dessert, but they brought the bill without evening offering a dessert menu, so at that point we just decided to forget it. We will be back, though. read more

Monocacy Crossing has been popping up on my Yelp searches for good restaurants for awhile now and I am mad at myself for not going there any sooner. The food was exquisite, everything is made fresh and they only use the highest quality of ingredients. They even grow their own vegetables and herbs. I really liked how the menu suggested what wine was to go best with your entree choice as there were many wines to choose from. By the way, the portions were huge, so don't fill up on teh appetizers and great bread! The service was great, the server was friendly and very knowledgeable about the restaurant and its 100 year history. She did great at describing items on the menu to help us make a decision. My absolute favorite moment of the meal had to be the dessert. I can't even describe to you how good the coconut pound cake is. Thank God for another Yelper to introduce us to this, every bite was amazing and I think I would be happy living off of it for the rest of my life. I would love to ask for the recipe, but it's made my the owner's mother and she won't even tell him the secret! read more

Really delicious, wonderfully prepared, smart service, cozy woodstove-warmed setting in the beautiful woods of Frederick. I wouldn't it very expensive at all considering the quality, in fact I think it's quite a great bargain if you don't order lame stuff like salmon or steak (that can be easily made at home). My favorite is actually the jambalaya - which comes with an absurd amount of crawfish, shrimp, scallops, mussels, sausage, chicken, etc. atop some masterfully flavored rice. $22 for this amount of such high quality food is a great deal - I never thought I'd find something like this dish in Western Maryland so shame on me. Sinfully soft pork tenderloin ($18) is a close second. The serving sizes are really generous, so maybe plan on taking a lot of food home. The food can take a little while to come out so be patient (munch on the delicious loaf of bread while you wait) - and be aware that it comes out REALLY PIPING HOT. Personally, I'd rather wait then receive pre-fab bs quickly like at other places I won't mention. Also, there's a table for two they often use that has I think a sort of undesirable location - right next to where wait staff organize cutlery, etc. so there's constant clanging. That said, it's just about touching the woodstove, so it's nice when it's cold outside. It's in a historic structure, so not the sexiest "scene" - probably better for a low-key dinner. Def. try that coconut cake! Moist with bold flavor. Ridiculous. Flying dog on tap for only $4 - unheard of at a restaurant of this caliber. Hefty pours of wine. Plenty of parking and a nice patio for warmer days. One of my favorite restaurants ever!! read more

Hands down my favorite restaurant. Reasonably priced, creative, delicious dishes! The menu changes seasonally but some of the best things I've had are: the artichoke beignet appetizer, whiskey duck nacho appetizer, grilled caesar salad, lamb shank with mashed sweet potato dinner. Atmosphere is upscale casual. I've been for birthdays, anniversaries, and quick lunches on the patio. read more

I'd heard great things about this place, so we decided to check it out. The hostess was friendly and showed us to our seats where we enjoyed a glass of water. And then we waited. Thankfully we weren't in a hurry so we chatted. Still no waitress. Finally, someone came by to fill out water glass and we asked if she could find out who our waitress was. A few minutes later we had a waitress, who was very nice. Thankfully, that was the only thing that was wrong with dinner. We all had a hard time deciding what to eat because it all sounded so good! When we received our food it was amazing! Definitely worth the money. And the desserts and drinks were good too. We all had something different and all of us really enjoyed our food. The patio area looks nice, so I can't wait to go back in warmer weather. read more

Came here on a Saturday night with family, 4 adults, 1 toddler. Yelp reviews are right on. This place looks small from the outside but it holds a lot of people. Some of the reviews ding this place for the decor which is dated and in need of updating but the food is fabulous. We started with the duck nachos and calamari. Both were excellent. They came hot and there was enough for all four adults to share. Of course, nachos never seem to be great because all of the stuff is piled on the top and it is hard to get a good bite of everything. Our party had Crispy Buttermilk Chicken, Pork Chop Special, Ricotta Gnocchi, and BBQ Gulf Shrimp. Everyone was delighted with their entrees and the accompanying potatoes were real smashed redskins, (appropriate for the area) and nicely prepared broccoli. Large portions for the price and very flavorful. We were stuffed but ordered dessert to go. I got the peach cobbler and it was good warmed up the next day. The Coconut Pound cake is fantastic. Not really a restaurant for children as they have NO kid's menu but will accommodate with chicken finger selection. Will return sometime in the future when we are back in Frederick. read more

I had a great lunch here the other day! First, the outdoor seating at the patio area is awesome! Second, the food was very good. The water & just outta the tap n'at - it's filtered & the give you a huge bottle of it so you don't have to keep naggin the waiter for more. Tortilla chicken soup to start was spicy & delicious. My main dish at lunch was chicken Gorgonzola...so good. Fresh & juicy. I've never ever been disappointed eating here! read more

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Nice place to take your grandparents. Food is good with decent portions and flavors plus the service is prompt and informative, but the atmosphere is so outdated that it gives a first impression that it isn't current on the food either. Even if this isn't 100% the case, it needs an update. As one who eats with all my senses, this visual throws me off every time I go. For not freshened paint, carpet and curtains, I recommend with an "outdated" label. read more

Always a great place to meet and dine. The food is delicious, exquisitely prepared, and beautifully presented. There is definitely something for everyone. Very nice bar area, and simple but elegant dining room. Just go! read more

Really, Really Good. Sat outside on a perfect day, but since you go for the food, know this: well prepared food at more than reasonable prices, seriously meals for two, with a shared appetizer, and dessert, (no drinks) for under $50.00. WOW, if you want to eat at a chain, go ahead you'll pass several on your way there, but if you want to get a well made meal this won't disappoint. Wife had the scallops, I had the pork (a bit overdone, hence the four stars) also they don't devein the peas, but beyond that no complaints. Ok a final complaint: since they are right on Urbana Pike there is a considerable amount of traffic, and traffic noise, but beyond that it's a BUY! GET THE WHISKEY DUCK NACHO'S!!! omg SOO GOOD read more

I absolutely love this place. One of my favorite restaurants in MD for Continental fare. It's in a cute little farmhouse with a nice woodstove and feels very homey. They also have a bar when you enter. Everything on the menu is great. I've had shrimp with grits, scallops wrapped in bacon, Asian shrimp, open-faced ravioli (with crab), salads and meat and fish dishes here and I can recommend it highly. Sometimes we get appetizers and share. The waitstaff is friendly and helpful and know the menu inside and out. The weekends can get crowded, so I would recommend calling ahead. My only complaint would be that they don't change their menu as frequently as I would like. Other than that, five stars! read more

So this review has me puzzled. The restaurant felt very "towny" and dated. Honestly, I would expect to eat burgers and grandma's meatloaf here. THE FOOD WAS FABULOUS! I was stunned by the delicious french cuisine and the spectacular menu. It was a BIG menu, It's just strange to me how the upscale food was paired with a run down almost dreary restaurant. My wife and I were on a date and some college kids in sweatpants came in... it just was a strange mixture of elegant food in an almost divey place that appeared to be trying to be upscale... I just don't get it. I think the food that most typifies this place was the Duck Nachos... They were ok, to me they just were nachos with DUCK on them. Nice quality ingredient on NACHO's... Weird. read more

My husband and I came here one night for a nice dinner. We were not disappointed at all. My husband had a great steak, and I chose the lamb. The portions are HUGE so though it's a bit pricey, it's not like you're getting tiny portions at all. The waitress was great, and had good suggestions for wine for each dish. I can't remember the wine I had, but I absolutely loved it. My husband wasn't sure which wine to pair his steak with, so went with the suggested one and was very pleased with it. The food was fresh and well prepared. The ambiance could use some sprucing, but the food makes up for it. read more

First time to M.C.for my girlfriends birthday..No need for a story or fancy words leading up to the review here! Spicy Garlic and Mint BBQ Pork Ribs with Sesame-Peanut Dressed Rice Noodle Salad was ordered for an appetizer....three ribs were included and we were able to pull them apart with a fork with ease. Probably the best ribs I've had (Black Hog is my favorite Frederick restaurant) it's hard to find ribs that have good favor, tender and a decent amount of meat on them TOGETHER! Didn't really care for the salad (just not my style) She had the Tuna and loved it I had the special with was pork chop stuffed with mozzarella and salami!! Same as the ribs, best pork chop I've ever had. Very lean, tender and plenty of flavor. The serving didn't skimp either. For dessert we had some ice cram with cinnamon sponge cake type thing with caramel drizzled on top, like everything else..PERFECT! Long story short, the food is very well priced for the quality that you get and I will be going back! Also, if you think it's fancy there was a guy in shorts and sandals across the room while I was eating! read more

I've been to Monocacy Crossing five or six times now, and it never fails to impress. For as many nice restaraunts as there are in Frederick, Monocacy Crossing is one of the two or three best restaraunts in the area. Their menu is exquisite from start to finish, they have decent beer on tap, and they don't charge anywhere near as much as you'd expect for the quality of the food, plating, and atmosphere. Definitely give it a try for your next date, I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

My bison steak was fresh, well cooked and seasoned. Desert of almond and vanilla infused pound cake was sublime. The service was outstanding. read more

We celebrated our 4th year anniversary here and couldn't be any happier with the food and service. What an awesome experience. We had the octopus special, wild boar osso buco, mussels, and devilled eggs. Really great experience. Complements to the chef. Octopus was very tender. I would go back there for the octopus. read more

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This is by far my favorite restaurant in the greater Frederick, MD area. Everything about this place says "divine pleasure" from the location and quaint exterior to the formal interior and relaxed courteous staff. But if you come the food is what will bring you back. Today i had the dried seared sea scallops sauteed with caramelized onion and bacon, a restaurant favorite. The scallops were so tender and flavorful it was like a bite of heavenly delight in my mouth. It was so good i used my remaining bread to sop up the remains from my plate. I love coming here whether it be for lunch, dinner or happy hour. The place can't be beat and with numerous lunch items for under ten dollars it's awesome that one can eat like a king on a servants budget. read more

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My wife and I have a wonderful dinner the oyster appetizer was fantastic the grilled Romaine salad was extremely tasty and the crab cake diviner was good but not great. I guess being a Marylander I can be very picky about my crab cakes. this is our third visit and I will be going again. Andy, read more

I just took my fiancé to Monocacy for the first time. It's been a decade since I've dined there myself and I don't know why. Everything is delicious. We ordered a bottle of cab, salads, filet minion and pork chops. Everything came out beautifully and we ended the meal with the chocolate mousse. This place has been around for so long because of the great food. I highly recommend it. read more

I took my family to this place for dinner. Things never seemed right from the beginning. Whilst we were in the middle of our dinner and still eating with more than half the food left, this waiter comes and asks "do you want boxes for these"? Then he proceeds and grabs the plates and goes to the back and boxes them. Even if we were there for a long time, the only reason is that our food delayed and they even served the other party who came after us before we were served. There was another party which had been there longer than us. When I asked the waiter "you are not trying to kick us out, are you, because you did not ask us before you took our food" the older waitress immediately steps in to defend the him "Jake is a really good kid" The only explanation I can think of is that we are a black family and they did not want us there. I'm am a doctor and my kids are very well behaved ! read more

Jan 19, 2012. We are so dismayed to leave a negative review after years of it being a favorite. I ordered the special a fish with some Asian sauce. It was totally dried out and the sauce was cold and clumpy. The double whammy was that the unannounced price was the highest of any of the entrees. My wife had the steak salad. It had way too my much dressing and the steak was grizzly. Try cutting steak on a salad in the very dark room! Unfortunately the very good waitress came and asked about the meal before we had a chance to taste. Otherwise I would have complained which I rarely do. They did make a good bourbon old fashion, but based on other recent reviews....avoid! Sorry. read more

I went to this restaurant today I've been here several times but This is the first time I've been back since the coronavirus. I ordered a Reuben which is my favorite there it's always good I've never had an issue with this restaurant before except for one time they burnt my toast on my Reuben and that's it. So I go to eat my sandwich and All the sudden I started to smell something a little weird so I looked inside of the sandwich and I could see it was like all these brown marks that are a sign of bad meat. So I called the restaurant to let them know the young lady said she would give me my money back ask for my credit card information and I gave it to her. But then I was just so upset why would you even make a sandwich like this and give it to someone so I asked for the manager she got on the phone was very rude her name is Kelly I spoke to her several times she seems like a nice person but I guess that was not true. And then she put her husband who I think is a chef on the phone oh he was very rude hung up on me and everything. Don't get mad at me because you guys were keeping the same meat over the corona time don't get upset with me because they meet went bad and now you're upset because I figured it out don't get mad at me because your Ruben did not taste good and I called you out on it. I was always happy with your service. It's not fair to get mad at me because and treat me rudely. Kelly, I'm so surprised of your attitude lying and saying I complain all the time. That is an untrue statement and you should be ashamed of yourself for saying it. The chef your husband he is truly the rudest person ever I bet you don't treat your OTHER customers like that do you. It's a shame that you guys got so upset because you gave me a Reuben that had brown meat in it all over the place and you're going to tell me that because it got hot no that's not true I have cooked Rubens myself and that does not happen the meat stank it was rotten meat and just face up to it. You all wanted to save money on the meat you had before the virus. And for her to say you people always have an issue what do you mean you people?? read more

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Great place to hold our Wedding Rehearsal Dinner! Reservations and planning made easy working with Kelly Regan. Room reserved for our 25 guests included a cocktail hour and dinner. Relaxed setting. Dedicated staff. Great service and food! Be sure to choose the glazed coconut pound cake for dessert! read more

Lovely outdoor seating surrounded by gently rustling trees and gardens. Wished it were better maintained. The menu is rich with flavors. The Fish Tacos (with grilled salmon) came with a delicious house salsa that included roasted peppers and a hint of jalapeno. The grilled swordfish was well cooked and came perfectly covered with pesto. Well plated! The 18 guests outside were a mix of local business folks, friends coming for lunch, and a few couples. Cute older couple was the entertainment. Which was needed as the wait times were longer than expected with three servers. We skipped dessert. As other have said, it's a jem inside, worth pulling into the large parking lot. I would come again, and have since recommended it. read more

Fantastic menu. So many wonderful choices. Best appetizer, the Artichoke Beignets. Crazy wonderful combination. Everything was excellent.

I went here for my birthday brunch with a friend and I will not be going back ever. I left disappointed and sad. Don't go there if you want to ask for a side of scrambled eggs -- this is indicative of how inflexible the kitchen and the management seems to be. Also, note that you want to ask a lot of questions about the menu and prices because half-price wine is listed as what looked to me like full-price so I thought the bill would be smaller. Frederick has a lot of places where people will welcome you and provide a great dining experience. SKIP this place with shabby decor and overpriced food. Also, beware that I had no cell phone reception while sitting there so getting in touch with all my party members was a pain since texting barely worked and I could not make any calls. read more

Lovely anniversary dinner. Food was excellent and service was excellent. Relaxed and casual place, where you can sit inside or outside on the patio. We arrived early and they seated us right away. I like the menu , good variety. I like the fact they suggest which wine goes with your meal. I got the special which was a white fish from Iceland. Fresh and cooked perfectly! read more

I've been there twice. The food was good, the service was great the first time and not so great the second. They need to pave the parking lot. read more

Absolutely fantastic! Have eaten here twice in recent months and plan to make it a regular spot for special meals. Top-notch service, excellent menu choices and superbly cooked, high-quality food. I've had the NY Strip and the Salmon. Both were great. Looking forward to many more visits. It's small and quaint, and a great place for a romantic dinner or a small gathering of friends & family. Also has a nice bar area and outside dining when the weather is nice. Only knock might be the location right off 355, which I imagine might affect the outdoor dining experience but it isn't noticeable at all once indoors. The building is a charming historic setting that has been kept up well. Kudos to the owners. Nicely done! read more

She said..."So my sister recommended this place, so my husband and i tried it on a Friday afternoon for lunch. Very cute little outside seating, however, only one waiter was working at the time we went. I guess you could say they were a little understaffed for how busy they were that day. The lunch menu is okay...i think i would have liked their dinner menu better. I got the crab dip and chicken Caesar salad...which wasn't what i expected. The Caesar salad was not like a typical Caesar salad., it tasted a little weird, I only really ate the chicken in it. I don't want to cut on this place too bad because i actually did like it, just not the lunch menu....ill go back for dinner though." He said..." Well this place was okay...I mean they have a weird menu in that, they don't specialize in anything. I had a chicken sandwich and it was alright. It was supposed to have cheese sauce but that didn't happen. The waiter was overworked; he took the orders of three tables, then came back and forgot ours. I don't know, it's a nice quiet place, but it will stay quiet for us. I don't want to go back, there was nothing on the menu worth eating. " read more