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

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

Monocacy Crossing - Patio seating - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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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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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

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

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

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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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

My husband and I along with two other couples have been to this place a couple of times. We were there over the weekend and absolutely loved it once again. Danielle, our serving was very sweet and professional. We had for starters the calamari, the melty cheese balls, and the Thai chicken which was very tasty and we all enjoyed our beginning dishes. Our main meals were so yummy. We had the pork, salmon, entree salad, a shrimp dish, and a filet. Everything was excellent. We didn't stop there. We had to have dessert. You have to order their coconut cake if you're a coconut person. This cake was so moist and delicate with a subtle frosting that melted in your mouth. I will definitely order that again. My friends had the cheesecake which they raved about. We didn't have the apple cake, but a table next to us ordered that and that also looked fantastic. We will definitely be going back. And if the bar is more your scene, you have to go. It was a very vibrant place! Enjoy and say hello to Kelly and Danielle for me! 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Had a delightful surprise visiting this place the first time. The ambiance was cozy, relaxed and comfortable. The food was very tasty and generously portioned with a very modest price tag to it. Had tuna bites(A), crunchy burrata (A), Mushroom crepes with added sirlion (A+), cauliflower (A+) and cheesecake (A++), wonderful bottle of Riesling ($10 off Thursday special!) and a "surprise gift" encouraging us to visit soon. So we ARE encouraged in deed to return ASAP. Thanks to the whole teem and particularly our waiter Matthey for a great experience we had. read more

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 brother and wife were visiting from NC. I took them to Monocacy Crossing for dinner last night. The meal was delicious, martini was awesome, and service was excellent. The problem came, after we had been there for two hours. We were informed that they needed our table for the next reservation. I spent $141, plus a tip. To get the "bum's rush" was disappointing. I think they need to post on their website that there is a strict two hour time limit dinner, so you know that going in. My sister-in-law didn't have time to finish her drink. read more

Had a group of 6 there two weeks ago. Had great service both at the bar and the table . Food was great ,the tuna was spot on ,the cod special was very good ,and the chicken was tasso gravy is very good. I personally love seafood and just wish they had more there . read more

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

Walked in on a normal Tuesday at 5pm for dinner and was told "reservation only" mind you there's at least 15 tables open at this point, and it's just two of us . we asked if we could sit outside or high tops, anywhere to have dinner, was not entertained in the least. Mind you we called on Monday to make a reservation but they're closed on Monday. We've eaten here once before and we're not impressed by the effort they put in to creating unique fancy dishes that are mostly just over complicated and over done just to justify overcharging essentially. Long story short we walked in at The Wine Kitchen and were much more graciously greeted and kindly seated immediately without a reservation. So go to the wine kitchen instead, trust me. 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

Shlepped out to Frederick, MD this evening to dine with my sister and brother-in-law. Great food if a bit pricey and more than outstanding service. (Ask for Kathy). My lamb chops were thick and juicy and cooked perfectly. Appetizers and "snacks" are abundant and varied. Dessert included a chocolate cake pecan concoction and a unique version of pound cake. Buttermilk fried chicken and a glazed salmon were also on our table. I would definitely return. read more

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

Best place to go in all of Frederick. Small, cozy, non-chain tucked away just down the road from the Monocacy Battlefield visitors center. Amazing food on a fantastic mouth watering menu everything is made to order and the very small wait time is well worth a few minutes of time. Delicious. NOT TO BE MISSED. read more

I went to Monocacy Crossing for the first time and it was amazing! The service and food were excellent. I got the polenta fries with roasted beets, topped with goat cheese, and snap peas (pictured). It's pretty rare for "nicer" places in Frederick to have creative vegetarian options (it is almost always pasta topped with whatever roasted veggies are laying around). I was pleasantly surprised, and will definitely be back. read more

Monocacy Crossing - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

An upscale go to restaurant in Urbana. Not cheap, but the food and service are always very good. Both times I've been there, we've eaten at the outdoor patio area. I usually order one of the daily specials being offered ($24 -$30). The next time I go, I think I'll skip ordering a specialty drink. It's in a small glass and it cost $11, maybe just drink water instead. read more