The cocktails at Hootch & Banter were the highlight of our visit. We tried a couple of different…read moredrinks, and each one had a good balance of flavors without being overly sweet. We also ordered some small plates to share, which paired nicely with the drinks. The atmosphere was lively but still comfortable enough to sit and talk, making it a fun spot for a relaxed evening out.

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.

I just drove to Frederick, checked into the hotel and now I'd like to get some dinner. A quick Yelp…read moresearch suggests Madrones. I don't understand the name, is it a chain restaurant? Did local boy Joey Madrones open his own joint? I know there is beer involved so I grab my co workers and we head on over to Madrones. We're here during the week and the place is jumpin'! I did not make a reservation and was able to snag a table with no wait. The beer selection is quite substantial with 24 beers on tap. I ordered a Hefeweizen to get the dinner party started. I started with the Fried Chesapeake Oysters. I mean, we're in Maryland so seafood is a must. The fried oysters were plump and quite tasty. Madrones is known for their Prime Rib so I ordered a small cut to start. The Au Jus along with the steak was a perfect cut for me. Served with the right cook on the steak, I recommend Madrones when you're in the mood for Prime Rib. I finished with Madrones Peanut Butter Pie, Mmm mm! Madrones, great meal! I will return the next time I'm in Frederick MD

We went in during half price appetizers and order a bunch of food. Which was all amazing. Our…read moreserver was amazing as well.

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

The renovated facade keeps the same general historic look but is more reflective of what's inside -…read morean interior that is cozy and classy. The food and service are the real stars here. From arrival to departure, you are made to feel more like you are a guest in their home than just another diner in a restaurant. All of the staff are warm and welcoming and eager to please. The food is the real star! The NY Strips we ordered were done perfectly and could be cut with a butter knife (they did provide steak knives but we had already used our butter knives to check they were done to order). My crab mac & cheese was rich & loaded with crab meat. Our kids loved the chicken parm w/spaghetti & the scallop & shrimp linguine. Portions were generous. Desserts were awesome too. The pumpkin cheesecake, tres leches cake & Captain Morgan bread pudding were all delicious. Looking forward to our next meal there!

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

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

I decided to drop in to Firebirds for a steak. I had a long day at work and I had a craving. My…read moreserver Thaddeus was a very awesome person and provided the best customer service I have had in years. Thaddeus was very personable, relatable and had some great genuine jokes. Also whoever was in the kitchen, they made an awesome ribeye and great Southwest Au Gratin Potatoes. So good that I barely looked at the price when I paid. It's rare to get great customer service along with great cooking nowadays. Especially in the Frederick area, but that's a matter of opinion. I sat outside. It was a very nice night and the Ambience was great. Not crowded at all. Lastly Thaddeus was the first and only person ever to offer the inner circle program to me, in which I signed up. Thanks for making my dining experience at Firebirds memorable.

Firebirds in Frederick, Maryland is wonderful…read more We recently had a birthday celebration and had to change the number of guests at the last minute, and the host was so accommodating and kind. We really appreciated it. Our server was fantastic. It was a beautiful evening and celebration. Thank you for making such a special one.

I arrived at White Rabbit Gastropub around 1:45pm on a beautiful mid-June Saturday for a solo…read moreadventure lunch. I had driven two hours and was hungry, but I was also committed to making good decisions. Or at least mostly good decisions... The hostess offered me a seat at the second-floor bar rather than the quoted 25-30 minute wait. Great! Solo diners love surprise upgrades. Unfortunately, when I got upstairs, the one "available" seat had apparently been claimed by a diaper bag and a giant straw sunhat belonging to the woman sitting next to it holding a too-little-to-walk baby sitting at the bar. Uhhh...this isn't going to work. Back downstairs I went. I gave them my name and number, found a shady spot outside, and settled in for what I assumed would be a long wait. Five minutes later, my table was ready. Thank you, Universe! My server greeted me with water immediately, explained the QR code menu situation, and told me not to order through the app because she'd be right back. No worries, friend. I'd already done my homework. I knew exactly what I wanted. One Martha Stewart's Prison Pizza ($22), please. (Sausage, broccoli, ricotta, Calabrian chili peppers, lemon oil, and sea salt.) I asked for the chili peppers on the side because I know myself. I like adventure. I don't enjoy possibly setting my mouth on fire. And a Diet Pepsi ($3.50), because balance. While I waited, I people-watched, which is one of my favorite hobbies. White Rabbit was PACKED. The patio was full. The downstairs bar was full. Upstairs was full. Couples, groups of girlfriends, older folks, younger folks, families, solo diners...everyone seemed happy to be there. The place itself is pretty small, which explains the wait. Six tables downstairs, maybe eight bar seats, more seating upstairs, and a constant dance of servers carrying food through the same front door customers use. Add the "please wait to be seated" crowd gathering in the narrow hallway and I'd describe things as organized chaos. But once I was seated, I was perfectly comfortable and out of the traffic pattern. One cool touch I noticed: outlets and USB ports built right into the front of the bar. Maybe that's common and I've somehow missed it all these years, but I thought it was pretty neat. Then my pizza arrived. Oh good lawd. OH. GOOD. LAWD. This pizza was SO GOOD! I knew from the first bite that I was in trouble. There was no sauce, which surprised me at first, but after approximately three seconds I no longer cared. The sausage was plentiful. The broccoli added texture. The ricotta was creamy and rich. And that lemon oil?! That lemon oil set it off! Everything just worked together perfectly. The Calabrian peppers arrived on the side exactly as requested. I bravely sampled a very small amount on my fork before desecrating my pizza and quickly determined that folks with stronger heat tolerance than me will absolutely love them. They were just a little too spicy for my delicate tastebuds. Thankfully, the pizza was incredible without them. And those slices? MONSTERS. I ate one and seriously contemplated a second before reminding myself that I had dessert plans elsewhere. A box was requested. Self-control was exercised. Barely. As a solo diner, I also want to give White Rabbit extra points. Multiple staff members checked on me throughout the meal. I never felt forgotten, rushed, or weird sitting by myself. Everyone was warm, kind, and made me feel completely comfortable. I really appreciated that. My total bill came to $32.44 including tip which felt really reasonable given the amount of pizza I consumed and brought home. Worth every penny. I'm already scheming my next two-hour drive back. Maybe a smashburger. Maybe those Brussels sprouts everyone keeps raving about. Maybe another pizza. Maybe all of it! I highly recommend checking out White Rabbit. Make it a destination, not just a stop while you're in the area. Don't let the size of the place or the wait scare you off. It's totally worth it. PRO TIP: If you park in the Church Street Parking Garage, look for the staircase labeled "STAIR 3." White Rabbit is literally right outside the door at the bottom. No hide-and-seek required!

After reading so many nice reviews, we came here for weekend brunch, but unfortunately, the…read moreexperience was very underwhelming. The ambiance is cozy, and our server was friendly and welcoming. She made sure we understood the menu and checked on us regularly. The mimosa was made with fresh orange juice, which was also a nice touch. Since our coffee and mimosas arrived pretty quickly, we assumed the food would follow shortly. However, we ended up waiting nearly 40 minutes for our food and easily finished our drinks while waiting. My Eggs Benedict had good flavor and nicely runny eggs, but the Canadian bacon was way overcooked and rock hard. I could barely cut or chew it. The English muffin was also overcooked and difficult to cut through. The coleslaw was served warm, which gave it a strange texture. The chicken was crispy but under-seasoned, while the waffle was dense and dry. The small side of succotash was the highlight--it was well-seasoned and enjoyable. I was pretty disappointed by the experience, especially considering the price and many good reviews. There are plenty of other places in the area I'd rather try next time.

Turned out to be a very memorable first visit. We found this restaurant after using Google Gemini…read moreto find "Authentic German Food" when we arrived in the parking lot, we saw the chefs sitting outside taking a breather next to where we'd parked, but thought nothing of it at first. It was our first year of dating anniversary but we failed to notice when looking the place up that they closed at 7:30pm. We walked in at about 7:40pm and the bartender regretfully informed us that they had just closed. We accepted the situation for the error it was on our part and opted to go elsewhere. So barely 3 minutes after walking up to the entrance, we were heading back to our truck. The chefs were still there and immediately asked us why we weren't staying to eat. When we explained that we hadn't realized they closed at 7:30, they looked at us and said, "Go back in there and tell them we said we're still open for you guys." We were a bit concerned that we'd cause hard feelings and said we could just come back a different day, and they wouldn't have it. "We're the guys who'll be cooking, not them, if we're okay with it, then what have you got to lose?" We looked at each other and thought briefly and headed back up to the entrance. I had mentioned that I had a spur of the moment 'hankerin' for German Food, and he said, "Well, you're at the right place!" Before we got back in the front door, one of the chefs (we learned shortly after were the owners) was already letting the bar staff know to get us seated and taken care of. My girlfriend ordered the Chicken Cordon Bleu, and I ordered the Pork Schnitzel. We of course sampled each others' dishes and it was beyond amazing on both entrees. Some of the best schnitzel I've had NOT in Europe, and the mushroom onion gravy was so savory and rich. The Chicken was loaded with flavor and I could definitely see that being on a future order for myself. After we were beyond stuffed, we decided to split a dessert for the occasion and had the Chocolate Mousse Cake. When the bartender learned it was our first anniversary, she made sure to get a candle to put in the cake for us, it was a very nice and welcoming touch. The bar staff was on their game with the service, keeping drinks full and checking on us frequently to make sure we were good to go. There were only two other tables still seated in the restaurant at that point, and they were actually there already eating when we first arrived. They were still there when we departed, so we assumed they may have been family friends or locally important patrons. The ambiance of the restaurant has a very British Pub feel to it, and it is so amazingly cozy and feels like home. We both left with an amazing impression and cannot wait for another chance to try some of the other menu options. I'm very curious to try the Filet Mignon next time, but the Stroganoff looked quite tempting as well. I think we both found a place that we'll absolutely keep on the short list of places to revisit next time we're in town. It was such a memorable experience and we so greatly appreciated the flexibility and hospitality they demonstrated. That type of service is so hard to find these days. Beyond that, I REALLY want to try those Eclairs on a Thursday!

This was my first visit to Gladchuk Bros Restaurant in years even though it has been a staple in…read moreFrederick as long as I can remember. We met friends for a quick visit when we were in town and it was a perfect place to stop in for lunch. I had a loaded potato soup and it was so good and filling with and emphasis on the term loaded. Other members of our party ordered a sandwich, a salad and a burger and the portions were generous and the salad was quite large and full of fresh ingredients. Our service was great as we were there on a weekday at lunchtime so they were not very busy. The dining room is clean and kept in great shape. The décor is lovely with a nod to the historic buildings age. The lovely woodwork and hard wood floors make it so cozy , and a beautiful fireplace at the entrance complete the cozy feel of the restaurant.

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

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

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

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

We were intrigued about this place because several years ago, we drove by and string lights were on…read moreand it seemed really busy. We came here to celebrate a personal milestone and we did it at the last moment. Luckily, there was a table for it. We did not know what to expect, but some menu items had a nice twist to the dish. However, one dish was by far the best: the deviled eggs. The sauce and the prep was just amazing. It is not a lot of food and it is $20, but we both thought it was worth it to come back to eat it again. The other dishes we ordered were good, but the most memorable was the deviled eggs. I liked how they had a leaderboard for frequent customers though. That was cool to just stare at. The location has parking on the rocks and it was full by 6 pm on a Thursday. There is outside seating and limited inside seating. The bar area looked fairly busy because it was happy hour time. Its an old timey restaurant with a more mature setting that made us think of places like eating on Kent Island or Annapolis or St. Michaels. It is a hidden gem here - especially where it was located. We did notice that there was a dominant demographic dining here. We felt a bit out of place, but don't care, the deviled eggs were too good.

Nothing was necessarily bad about our experience, but I felt for the prices I expected to be a…read morelittle more impressed. We started with the pierogis and goat cheese fritters. The goat cheese fritters were good and the sauce on top of them was delicious. At our table of 3, none of us cared for the pierogis. I ordered the beef medallions for my entree. They were seasoned well, and I really like the topping, mashed potatoes, and squash. Unfortunately I found the beef itself surprisingly chewy, almost like bubble gum, which made them difficult to enjoy. The complementary bread was also extremely dense and dry. The butter it was paired with was overwhelmingly salty. One thoughtful moment was when they checked my friend's ID and noticed that her birthday has been earlier in the month. They surprised her with a complimentary dessert, which was so kind and really stood out to us. We sat outside on the patio, which wasn't busy when we arrived at 3:45. We were asked when we got there if it was okay that we were out by 6:30 because our table had another reservation. That was plenty of time for us, and we left around 5:30, but it felt a little unnecessary since the patio was mostly empty when we left. The restaurant had a quiet atmosphere, and the outdoor area was gorgeous. Overall, the meal had some highlights and the birthday dessert was a lovely gesture.