Went last week for the first time in a year. Still great food and service. It wasn't crowded because I think they're taking COVID seriously. Plenty of great wine, and spectacular appetizers. This is such a beautiful place. Just a couple of miles from the FSK mall area, but you feel like you're in the forest in Germany. I hope that local restaurants like this one and others who are hanging in there will get plenty of customers. Oh, yeah. I had marinated flank steak with crispy straw-like french fries. Wunderbar! read more

We love this place! The food is delicious, affordable and the service has been consistently friendly and accommodating each time we have gone. We prefer to sit at the bar, so we have not yet eaten in the dining room. They rotate their beers, so you always have something new to try. They have great specials and so far everything we have tried on the menu has been yummy. We had their surf and turf on New Year's day and let me tell you, it was 1/3 of the price and 100x's more tender and tastier than our steak at Mastro's in DC on Christmas Day. This place is a real local gem. read more

Have been here several times over the years. Great joint and all the locals know it. Their appetizer game has really been stepped up over the past few years, we tend to order a variety of apps and split an entree and salad. I've certainly had their shrimp and grits and you can't go wrong there. This last time my wife and I shared the hush puppies (so good, almost dessert, we take some home for our teenager), the catfish fingers were really good (breading was just right), and fried oysters. We shared the bacon wrapped fillet with blue cheese mousse which was awesome, especially if your a blue cheese fan. They have good beers and drinks and they're cheaper during happy hour. Sit outside if you can. read more

Monocacy Crossing is like a hidden secret place, when you are passing it it looks like regular house or small bar, but inside it looks great. Bar area is separated from dinning so it's make a cozy atmosphere or take a beer or a few shots and hang out in the bar. Price is fair, seems more expensive then other places, but food here was fabulous. We tried grilled salmon, sauté of pork tenderloin and some salad, seasoned good, served hot and fresh. Taste amazing. Service was on point. read more

I actually did enjoy the food. However, the hospitality to my family was poor. Myself, mother, dad and sister are all American and my husband and 2 sons are Salvadorian. Our waitress (old blonde lady) left our table without asking my son for a drink when she went around whole table asking what everyone wanted to drink.... She served both my husband and son food last and it was very clear as she didn't refill their drinks once nor ask... she was very chatty with two other tables right next to us then ours and waited to speak to our table numerous times. It was like our table was neglected. When she was picking up silverware off our table they hit my husbands glasses while he was using restroom. Not once apologized or was careful. The sunglasses are Oakley's so they are not Walmart brand. My father tipped well as he morally knows people make a living off wages. However, we will not be returning and will be informing our family/friends to not support a company whose employee is displaying prejudice! Good food or not, morally a waitress is showing her racism in actions which one always says "actions speaks louder then words." I recommend instead Thatcher and Rye - where everyone is welcomed http://thatcherandrye.com read more

Monocacy Crossing - WARNING: Racist waitress - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

We ordered the petite filets with poached eggs, which was excellent. However, the service wasn't on par with the food. We had a reservation and arrived on time, but had to wait about 20 minutes for our table to be ready. The appetizer we ordered was never brought to us, even though the waitress checked with thus about 30 minutes after we ordered to confirm that we did in fact order an appetizer. The couples surrounding us were all brought bread, but we were not. And our entrees took at least an hour and 15 minutes to arrive, might have been longer. When the check arrived they had charged me for the appetizer that never arrives, although that was corrected. Great food, but not the best service. read more

Excellent food, a good variety on the menu, great service and vary reasonably priced. Highly Recommended.

Drive by this place all the time n it seems to always be pretty busy so we figured we'd give it a try ,, my freind got the steak raped in bacon I got the buttermilk crispy chicken with the ham ,, sauce it was good but not great ,, i think the steak is a little over priced it wasn't like a restaurant you'd say wow that was a great steak like you do when attending Ruth cris steakhouse witch is only 20 minutes down the road from here ,, but like I said it was good just not somewhere I will be rushing to get back to anytime soon! The crab dip we had as a appetizer was pretty good but bread was A little bit burnt, the outside seating area is nice though n our waiter was great , I do like they leave a big water at your table Incase you wanna refill your own water I thought that was great!!! read more

Monocacy Crossing - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Salmon with Chimichurri sauce was delicious, one of the best salmon dishes I have ever had. Decor is a bit dated but the food more than made of for it. read more

My husband and I came here for my birthday dinner. We made a reservation for 8pm on a Thursday night as we were coming for work. There's a nice seating area outside, and we just missed live music, but we decided to sit inside. I ordered a bacon wrapped filet mignon and my husband ordered a NY strip steak. I was glad I ordered what I did because it was delicious!!! My husbands steak was good too. The server was very nice. However, there was no A1 steak sauce...they ran out. We will come back to try other items on the menu! Very nice ambience for date night. read more

What a surprising little gem. We sat outside in their cute courtyard and they had beautiful fresh flowers on every table from a local florist. We had planned on getting full entrees but they had so many fun snacks/appetizers that we just ended up order a few rounds of those and were stuffed! Generous portions for the snacks/apps. (We definitely recommend the burrata appetizer and the buffalo chicken empanada, along with many others, the pork rinds were the only thing I wouldn't get again out of our 6 dishes). read more

Monocacy Crossing - MC Sangria- (on the right) so light and refreshing for summertime! - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

First time at Monocacy Crossing, we were impressed with the menu and wanted to try out everything. Picked the crispy red onion straws, crispy artichokes and garlic butter pretzel knots which were all delicious and serving size was good for 2 adults and a pre-teen. Adults enjoyed a red sangria which was delightful and a beer which was served in a tall glass. There is no printed kids menu but they do have kids items like chicken strips and pasta with butter sauce, my son picked the latter and really enjoyed it. We shared the grilled bacon wrapped filet mignon, medium rare, which came out perfectly crispy on the outside and warm tender red center which is just how we like it. Service and attention were great, did not have to wait much for either drinks or food, and the waitress checked on us often to make sure everything came out to our liking. Although the place is well known, it is still a hidden gem and is now on our list of favorite restaurants in Frederick. read more

Monocacy Crossing, what can I say..... I am torn. Torn because I came here because the wifey's mom & dad love their fall menu & I dined on the spring menu. *Disclaimer* this was their newly (2day old) implemented spring menu. I ordered a simple ground short rib and brisket burger with beer cheese and butter pickles, but was feeling adventurous so I also ordered the green lentils fritter with summer vegetables dish (vegetarian option). Both are pictured. The burger was unique and elevated by the homemade bread and I'm not a fan of sweet pickles but they majestically added an entirely new dimension to the taste. The vegetable dish was a valiant effort, just too few "summer vegetables" for my taste..... I was looking for Brussels, Onion, Squash, Asparagus, Kale etc however it seemed to only be an assortment of peppers. (Both pictured) Our daughter ordered grilled New York strip steak with truffle fries that was an excellent medium sear with equally nice seasoning. The wifey ordered sautéed shrimp and scallop over tagliatelle pasta. Very well prepared regarding the scallop, and from what I had gather the pasta was prepared appropriately. The highlight for me were appetizers (and yes they had a dessert menu). We ordered calamari, hush puppies (the star of the night!!!x1000), duck nachos, and Crispy (flash fried) Deviled Eggs (very close 2nd to star of night). Hush puppies were extravagant, nice crispy outer, soft and moist inner, sweet and subtle spice. I will definitely return for this product lol. They are deep fried and served with a honey almond paste, delectable. Devil Eggs are flash fried and topped with colossal crab meat.... need I say more. Calamari easily top 3 in the DMV area and duck nachos is below par and needs work. So back to the mention of the fall menu from the beginning of this review (yes I know you thought i was hopelessly rambling and losing my purpose, but I suppose not)..... when the in laws last visited they had the fall menu and offered pan braised lamb shank with polenta on the menu that had since been removed. The ambiance of the restaurant is fancy however the Customer service was surprisingly down to earth, friendly & knowledgable. With that being said I will continue this two part review and await for the fall menu to return, but in the meantime this place gets a 3 star review from me. (Enjoy the photos) read more

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Last Sunday I was at Monocacy Crossing for dinner with a friend of mine. After dinner we decided to split a piece of pumpkin pie cheesecake. We told the server we would like it cut cut in half and divided on separate plates, mostly due to we no longer share plates. And the server came back with just one plate, saying the chef said that they were unable to split it between the two of us so I asked the server if he could bring me a knife and a plate and I would split the pumpkin pie cheesecake myself. Now the pumpkin pie cheesecake was about 1 inch and 3/4 wide at the widest part, it had a little bit of whip topping and maybe 1/8 of a small strawberry. In the past when we have done this they have always split the dessert so we didn't have to eat off the same plate. This was very disappointing. I felt that service was lacking and I may not go there as much as I have in the past. read more

Such a great spot. Had a wonderful dinner with the family. Staff was great and food was even better.

Had a lovely family meal here. Set outdoors on a beautiful spring day. We had made a reservation and I was glad. I felt completely comfortable this is one of the few meals that I have eaten at a restaurant during the pandemic. The food was absolutely delicious everybody liked everything that they ordered. I will definitely come here again and I most definitely recommend it 100 percent! read more

My husband and I really enjoy this cute spot. For years I always drove by wondering what kind of joke in the wall it was. Let me tell you, it's anything but. The duck nachos are to die for, their adult beverages are fantastic and the service is above & beyond. This is one hidden gem you don't want to miss out on. read more

Our group of 10 had lunch on the shaded patio. The service was excellent, especially for a large group with separate checks. Server was knowledgeable and patient (we had a lot of questions). Everyone enjoyed their meals. I had the corn risotto, with salmon which was cooked perfectly (I'm picky about my salmon). Go, you won't be disappointed. read more

I came here about a year ago for a birthday dinner and it was amazing! We had a room in the back for a private dinner. I had a pecan crusted fish that was to die for! Servers were also very friendly. It's a very rustic and classy place. I would recommend! read more

if you are looking for a romantic place with great food and large selection of wine you have found your place. Highly recommend you get reservations! read more

Hello middle of nowhere... The scallops appetizer was quite delicious. Tender (I hate that word- bleh), not heavy in oil, good piece of bacon. And the price at $10 was very reasonable for 6 large pieces of scallop. The reason they get 3 stars is their unimaginative take on salad. For $8 my salad consisted on nothing except spinach and chopped tomatoes with balsamic dressing. Let's give it some perspective here- last night I had an Alpine Chicken Salad at Bugaboo Creek (similar decor) which was massive, had blackened chicken, cucumbers, cranberries, blue cheese, and 2 kids of greens -- for $10. Then came dessert- we were on a diet so we asked if they could give us some fresh fruit instead of the standard creme brulee. Their desserts were all in the $6-8 range. They gave us 2 tiny flutes of strawberries- and charged $12. Really? We basically paid $2 per strawberry. We were sitting there chatting and catching up but I guess they wanted us out of the seats because they stopped refilling our water. Finally we had to ask someone to give us more. Lastly, we were sitting almost on top of another group. They had our 2 person table next to a rail, and one step down, another table of 4 directly on the other side of the rail. I was literally almost shoulder to shoulder with the guy next to me- except I was about 5 inches higher than him. For a person with personal space issues- that was just a bit too close for comfort. Anyway, maybe when I'm no longer on a diet I'll come back and try something else on their menu. Avoid their salads at all costs. read more

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Monocacy Crossing is my favorite restaurant in Frederick. The food and service are 5 stars. I have never had anything on their menu that I didn't absolutely love and they have a fantastic wine list. They have this potatoes au gratin side that comes with some of their entrees that is one of the best things I have ever put in my mouth. I got duck breast the last time that I went and was given a choice of the way that I wanted it cooked; I chose "medium" and it was absolutely perfect. The best thing I ever got was a piece of arctic char wrapped in shredded phyllo dough and deep fried. It looked like a crazy, hairy mess, but it was in the top 3 of the best fish dishes that I've ever had. I wish it was always on their menu... Now that I got that out of the way, here is what I DON'T like...The servers' uniforms are just plain awful. They consist of jeans and a white button-down shirt. They look like they're getting ready to go outside and shovel manure. The décor is pretty bad too. The bar area is nice and the side dining room is OK, but the front dining room looks like a farmhouse dining room. I guess this makes it feel more homey, but the classy menu and great service does not deserve the country bumpkin treatment. My only word of advice is watch out for the specials. If you are on even a little bit of a budget, ALWAYS ask how much the specials cost if you're thinking about getting one of them. I got a pork chop once that was huge and very good, but it also set me back almost $40. I never would have ordered it had I known. Every time that I've gotten one of the specials it's been more expensive that most of the items on their regular menu; even the things that you wouldn't expect to be. read more

Had a great experience with the cocktails, food, and service. Surprisingly strong wine selection and excellent cocktail choices. Food and service were exceptional. read more

Booked this reservation weeks in advance to celebrate our 44th wedding anniversary. We arrived on time and were seated in a busy thoroughfare near the entrance to the dining area and where servers were busy getting wine, etc ... Not intimate or romantic spot even though there was another open 2 top table in the proper dining area which was not crowded. Ironically our table had a happy anniversary card on it. I was not happy and a bit upset as we were looking forward to the evening. When I approached the hostess stand and asked for the manager, the woman there, who had not seated us previously, said she was the manager. I said I was not happy. She said she did not like my tone and it did not go well. She, if she was the manager, did not say she wanted to make it right but got extremely defensive very quickly. I was upset and angry. She said I was "disrespecting" her and again my tone! We left. So thank you Monocacy Crossing for ruining our anniversary and not caring about your customers. I guess you don't think you need t oko make the customer happy. They should grovel and kiss butt just to get in your door. read more

This place is amazing! The scallops are extremely tasty and the mussels were excellent, as well. Each appetizer plate was only $10 and the portions were very generous. My steak was seasoned very well and the mushroom "bread pudding" AKA stuffing was done just right. I would have given this place 5 stars but I ordered my steak medium and it came out RARE - I mean the cow was still breathing. That is inexcusable whether I'm paying $15 or, in this case, $30 for a steak. I have since returned and only ordered the scallops as dinner! read more

Monocacy Crossing - The pork belly was a little fatty for my liking but the flavor was fantastic! - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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I'm embarrassed that I'm just starting to realize there are a lot of good restaurants in Frederick. I have no clue if the culinary scene up there has always been so eclectic or if it's a recent development. I do know the last three or four times I've dined north of Montgomery County my experience has been great. So, I went to Monocacy Crossing for a holiday party and I enjoyed everything from the decor to the food. Monocacy Crossing is in a cool space, it almost looks like an old cabin or a renovated residence. Charming and cozy, comfortable. Our wait staff was very knowledgeable regarding the menu, ingredients, pairing of wines ect...Attentive and polite. I loved the food. We had so many appetizers that I would miss some if I tried to list them all. Memorable was the crab dip and duck nachos. Main course I went with the pappardelle topped with a hearty bolognese. Salty, garlicky, fresh noodles, great meat sauce. Truly loved the dish, I could have eaten three servings. The only complaint for the entire meal was the dessert. We tried the coconut pound cake which we were told was a staple. I'm a big fan of coconut so it seemed appealing. It tasted like sunscreen smells. I know, that may be a harsh description but that's the only way I can describe it. Tasted like an artificial tropical vacation. I really did not enjoy it and the consensus at the table was unanimous. That's my only qualm with the meal. Everything else about Monocacy Crossing was superb and I'll definitely go back. P.S. They have an awesome menu. I had a very hard time selecting my main course because everything seemed so appealing. read more

This is our goto place for after work meet-ups. Unfortunately, we are usually celebrating someone's exit/new career. One of the main reasons for choosing MC is their spacious and comfortable outdoor patio area. The restaurant itself is beautiful - rustic fine dining (with white tablecloths). We usually order a bunch of appetizers and drinks and Everything is always superb. The owners do a great job hiring a friendly and professional waitstaff. Prices are reasonable for an upscale restaurant. read more

I had heard amazing reviews and maybe the chef just had an off night but the food wasn't good and I wasn't impressed with my Smokey margarita either. The caesar salad essentially had no dressing on it. When they brought out extra, it had no flavor (which I didn't know was possible with caesar dressing). The French onion soup was really good but non traditional with a more creamy broth (no complaints there). My chicken dish with warm potato salad and braised greens was disappointing to say the least. That wasn't pan gravy with the chicken - it was clearly thickened too much with cornstarch. The warm potato salad was with almost like a bang bang shrimp sauce (more Asian inspired and spicy) and was the weirdest flavor pairing with the chicken and greens. They just didn't go together and the gravy getting mixed in with that bang bang sauce was just odd. The greens were slimey and had no flavor whatsoever... not even salt. Many of the elements of our meals lacked seasoning, particularly salt. We're a family that frequents chains and isn't overly picky with food but the meal was from start to finish pretty disappointing. I don't normally leave negative reviews but I think their chef just honestly isn't up to par. read more

I have been wanting to eat here for about two years and glad I got the chance to give it a try. Great food and outdoor atmosphere. The only item that I felt (and I think this is really because everyone is dusting off as more people move to be social) was a little disconnect when waiting to be seated. The person that sat us was a little "short" but I can chalk that up to end of day and busy time of day. Our server was very friendly and helpful! I do plan on going back:-) read more

Good creative menu. We likes the artichoke biegnets appetizer, the scallops, and even the fish and chips! I think those were rosemary fries. Very attentive staff. Nice patio. Outside if town so it's a nice drive and a nice country setting, near the Monocacy National Battlefield. read more

Monocacy Crossing - Artichoke beignet appetizers - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Came here for a birthday dinner. Food was phenomenal and they have a separate dairy-free menu with options for most of the meals! Had a great night. read more

It has been a while since I have enjoyed a meal so much! Although it was a little intimidating walking into the restaurant as it was predominantly filled with caucasians (I'm Korean), the staff was very warm and friendly. The food was SUPERB! The deep fried deviled eggs were amazing-I could've eaten 2 plates of those on my own. I was worried the eggs would come out rubbery but the texture was fine. I also had the lamb shank for my entree which was cooked perfectly-Super tender. Will definitely be going back again! read more

Monocacy Crossing - Lamb shank w/ mashed potatoes and sautéed kale - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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The place looks like a dive on the outside, but is very nice inside. Went for Sunday brunch. It's order off the menu ... I had the omelette of the day, which was steak, mushroom and Swiss; came with home fries and two slices of bacon, which wasn't mentioned on the menu description, but hey, I enjoyed it. Omelette was fluffy and very large, home fries were nice and fresh and crisp. Several other very interesting dishes on the menu that I'd love to go back and try. Oh yes, since it was brunch, one of the appetizers offered were warm cinnamon buns. Four big buns came, fresh out of the oven ... absolutely delicious!! Don't let the exterior fool you ... go have a nice meal there! read more

I'm a frequent customer and never disappointed, but tonight they outdid themselves. Starting with a wild mushroom soup filled with mushrooms and a hint of sage it was incredible. It was followed by their Mexican corn ribs, which was a take on the Mexican street corn, with chipotle dressing and cotija cheese in a very unique presentation. Rueban rolls followed in a crisp shell tasting just like the sandwich. Next was their version of Korean BBQ in steamed buns with wonderfully spicy kimchi and veggies. As always the drinks are varied and staff wonderful. This is why I return, hands down the beat Restuarant in Frederick and probably in a larger area. read more

We were looking for a nice, casual place with good food and reasonable prices. We found it all here. The wait staff was knowledgeable and attentive, but the star was the food. Pork tenderloin with a cider sauce was the best. My wife had the mustard crusted salmon and said it was the best she'd had. Neighboring diners had the crispy deviled eggs and we will be trying those next time. There certainly will be a next time - soon. read more

Excellent food, atmosphere, and service. We generally come for special occasions and they never disappoint. Staff is friendly but not overbearing. The whiskey duck nachos and crab dip are both amazing, and you can't go wrong with the signature coconut cake for dessert. (Actually the whiskey duck nachos are a must for us when we go.) The main menu changes and I've never had anything I didn't enjoy. Tonight we got the shrimp and scallop pasta and the shrimp and sausage risotto: Both were delicious. They have a nice wine menu and decent beer selections, including a few local craft beers. The outdoor patio is lovely and a great place for dinner or dessert and a cocktail. It also is (I believe still) dog friendly for well behaved dogs. The ambiance is perfect for a nice night out during the summer and a favourite spot. read more

Visited this restaurant for the firsts time last night and it was incredible. They are not kidding about the deviled eggs. They were amazing! You must try them. We were a party of 6 and everyone raved about their meals and everyone had something different. Staff was very very friendly and went out of their way to accommodate one in our party who is lactose intolerant by conferring with the chef as to what to recommend he order. Will definitely be going back. read more

The best part of traveling for a living is I get to eat at a lot of AMAZING Restaurants! Tonight all the food was amazing! Heather was our Server and she had great suggestions and was very attentive. The Duck Nachos were so wonderful as an appetizer and my friend loved her mussel. If you are looking for a nice place to eat with GREAT food, give Monocacy Crossing a try. They take reservations as well! read more

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They practice social distancing with Limited capacity patio seating. My friend and I decided to hit this spot spontaneously. Reservations were seamless in open table. Service is great and the food is eclectic (not chicken nachos but duck nachos.). Glad this venue has survived the times! read more

Went here to celebrate my 18 year old daughter's birthday, with 7 family members, all of us had the same experience one after another we each complain about the same things at the table to each other. The waitress was very nice the food is horrendous overpriced for what you get. I'm not trying to degrade or down locals but I don't think they would know a good steak if they slapped one in their face. The prime rib Washington DC that has good prime rib and excellent steaks. and I'm going to mention all the bugs that I saw there and all the spiders hundreds of them outside the door when you enter over your head.. Gordon Ramsay would shut this place down.... read more