We had a lovely anniversary dinner here and our server Rachel went above and beyond to make sure we had a special night! From the menu having "happy anniversary" printed on it to Rachel getting me non-alcoholic prosecco in lieu of regular prosecco, we were impressed with the service and the food. My husband said the Spanish Octopus was the best he had outside of Mexico, and my steak frites were done perfectly as well. read more

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(4.25) ~ Very good Overall food & Service. Note: There's a Parking Garage a block away on Church St. 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 read more

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A great place to celebrate special occasions. We went for our anniversary and the service was great. It's an upscale but not uncomfortable atmosphere. The menus change and the specialty drinks were good. Parking is spotty on the street so park in a local garage and walk. read more

We had a great time!! Everything went amazing. We had a reservation and it was way to come in a get our table, greeted and given waters pretty fast. Parking is garage parking or street parking, all close by. We had gotten the crab dip, steak, and crab cake, Ceaser salad, and dessert. It was our wedding anniversary and they gave complimentary Champaign for us to celebrate (very cute and set the tone, it's small things like this that add to the experience!) Everything was The steak was cooked perfect, super tender and delicious!! Honestly the best steak I had in a long time and the chimichurri sauce was a great compliment. Solid 5/5 The crab cakes were also meaty and good with minimal filling. 4/5 The Ceaser salad was a standard Ceaser, but the croutons were stale and unpleasant 2/5 bc of the croutons The crab dip appetizer was pretty good, good amount of cheese, not too salty, could've used more crab but good overall. 3.8/5 Overall we were very pleased with our time here and loved our food!! read more

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downtown Frederick is a beautiful Tucktaway destination here in Maryland. And the tasting room is nothing short of amazing. From the decor to the amazing food and service. I can't wait to get back there. Also I'm normally not a big fan of the table bread, however, this bread was amazing. I think I had a few rounds of bread. all of my food was amazing. Was there with a group and everyone really enjoyed themselves and can't wait until the next visit read more

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Amazing food and service!!! I tasted a little of each thing and I was very impressed! The ambiance is very chilled and romantic . read more

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We hit up an old favorite dining spot of mine, a place I hadn't been to since COVID. As always, it did not disappoint. Amazing food, drinks, service and atmosphere! We started off with the Muscles, which were in a really nice and light curry sauce. They even brought extra bread for dipping in the sauce. Very tasty and tender. My Ribeye steak was perfectly cooked and well marbled. I had them swap out the fingerling potatoes for scalloped potatoes instead. They paired really well. The Clam Pasta was very good. They use delicious little neck clams over linguini. Clams were cooked perfectly and was big enough for at least a couple of meals. But the star of the show was the Beef Tartare. Honestly, the best tartare I think I've ever had. So much complex flavors and the beef was so soft with a little chew. And the portion size was huge. We will definitely be returning back soon read more

We and our out-of-town family were made to feel like true guests at The Tasting Room. Despite it being prime dinner time on a Friday evening, we were never rushed -- such a refreshing change from other places that try to turn over tables quickly. We began with a bottle of Prosecco for the table and a delicious charcuterie tasting board. The service was courteous, impeccably timed, and the perfect balance of attentive without being intrusive. The ambiance was elegant yet cozy, and the volume was just right for easy conversation. As if all that didn't make for a perfect evening already, the food was incredible. Every dish at our table impressed. The Duroc pork chop -- pan-seared and served with peach moustarde, broccolini, and chèvre grits -- was the best pork we've ever had. The lamb chop entrée also earned high praise! And we can't forget the cocktails -- the Pick Me Up Espresso Martini was perfectly coffee-forward and creamy without being overly sweet. The Tasting Room remains our favorite Frederick restaurant for special occasions and dinners out with family and friends. Highly recommend! read more

Ok, so the tasting room is in downtown Frederick. I should take a star for parking becuase frankly parking in downtown Frederick MD is not easy. BUt location-wise they are 1/2 a block from the Church Street parking garage. The Menu is fun. We decided to do appetizers rather than full meals. Its fun to get different things and share. 1. the food was well prepared. 2. the crab dip was out of this world. Our server was amazing and did a good job. She was around but not hovering. Finally we ended with their take on Creme Brule, they had me at Creme. The desert was perfect and topped off the evening. It was an anniversary dinner and we had mentioned that to our server. To end the evening she brought out two glasses of champagne for us to toast. read more

Downtown Frederick is a lovely place to visit and it has great restaurants to choose from. The Tasting Room is a must visit when you are there. The decoration is very modern and clean, staff is friendly and food is great. They got some good Asian fusion menu to choose from. We had a brunch there and my spicy chicken sandwich was amazing. read more

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The Tasting Room is such a cool vibe and the drinks are great. This was hands down the BEST espresso martini I've ever had! read more

The Tasting Room - Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Overall a 5-star bar experience We weren't able to get reservations a couple of days out so, decided to wing it on Friday night. It was risky but well worth it! Haven't been here in over a year (maybe more) but, the waitstaff is always friendly and very competent with the mixology! Definitely try a seasonal cocktail! Hubby and I decided to share a few plates and an entree. Started with the beef tartare, which was prepared expertly and very fresh. That being said, this is not your classic tartare. It had an Asian flare, which was tasty and unique... but sometimes a girl is craving a bit of classic flavor. It still merits a 5 star because it was prepared perfectly and looked beautiful. Then, we had the fried artichoke. This is a GEM of an appetizer! Whole artichoke hearts, cooked just right. Plated over a not too lemony hummus type spread. I love it when you can actually taste the star ingredient, which in this case is the artichoke Finally, we shared the scallop entree. Again, the cook knows exactly how to prepare this dish! Nice crusty sear, no crazy over seasoning. You can taste the lovely, fleshy scallops. A few of the bites were a smidge gritty...nothing off putting but, noticeable. Would absolutely order this again! Dessert was a lovely corn cake with berries and a fresh whipped cream. Sounds a little weird, and i was looking to try something different. This was it and I'm glad i did!! Loved the crunchy texture of the corn cake and the berries were a wonderful mix of tart with a hint of sweet. Paired dessert with their signature Espresso Martini for a perfecto and memorable finish! Overall a GREAT date night and met some lovely locals at the bar. Do's: try to make a reservation. Hit the bar! Try a seasonal cocktail. Definitely, go a little outside your comfort zone. Don't: Forget to communicate if you are in a time crunch. Forget to smile. Taste a complete strangers amazing looking drink...unless... no, don't do it! Not saying i did.. read more

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

The Tasting Room - Filet Mignon - comes on its own cast iron. With Au Gratin Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

In a word? STELLAR. I've been to The Tasting Room many times and always enjoy it. But my experience there this weekend for my friend's birthday was the best yet. I started with one of their experimental cocktails -- the verde daiquiri -- which is a lovely concoction of rum, juices, and green Chartreuse (which is heavenly all on its own). DIVINE. Our group of three old friends decided to order an array of things from the menu and share. We got Nduja mussels, octopus with romesco sauce, scallops crudo, lobster mashed potatoes, New England clam chowder, and skirt steak with fingerling potatoes. All -- especially the octopus, which was cooked to perfection -- was excellent. We asked Justin, TR's sommelier, for something special and celebratory. He brought us a lovely bottle of Loire Valley Cremant (because no celebration is complete without bubbles) that was absolutely delicious and, along with Justin's witty banter, the perfect complement to our feast. TL; DR: The Tasting Room is an outstanding spot. Great vibe, great food, great service. Love it. Can't wait to go back. read more

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The food, service and ambiance was exceptional during our first visit to The Tasting Room. We really enjoyed it and will definitely be back! read more

The Tasting Room - Crispy Panko Shrimp - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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I had this dish. The way it describes, not how exactly it comes out. Stone bass- miso glaze | taro croquette | bok choy | shiitake | sake buerre blanc | 40 It was so bad. The fish was very fishy. No bok choy, it was replaced with collards green. I had a bite of collards green, it was so sandy. Taro croquette, no taro flavor. Sake buerre blanc, taste like heavy cream. Do not get this dish. Over rated and over priced for Frederick. read more

The Tasting Room - Stone bass - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Went to this place for my boyfriends birthday. It was okay they have a consistent menu everyday. I ordered the short rib and he ordered the crab cakes. The short rib was pretty dry and expensive for what you got. The crab cakes was pretty much just all breaded and price was a little lower for what we usually pay. The service was really great though as our server frequently checked up on us and was very nice. The best thing here was probably the cheesecake with guava sorbet! who would've thought that that combo with cheesecake would be so decadent and delicious. Like a cooking creamy flavor in your mouth. overall, if you have a one time special occasion you could try this place as it's a staple local in downtown frederick, but i probably won't be going back anytime soon read more

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Stopped in Sat evening. The crab aioli on rice cakes was delicious, as was the rose crémant. Top class restaurant in Frederick! Server was so pleasant, as well. read more

I ordered the duck and my wife had the scallops. The scallops were good and the duck was perfectly cooked but bland as were the accompaniments so overall the food was average and not worth the price point. It was very loud and we couldn't even hold a conversation due to this fact. The server was very nice but with so many better options in Frederick we will not be back. read more

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I came here for brunch on a Sunday. The service was amazing. The waiters were very polite and attentive. They had a nice menu. I ordered lobster chowder and the Chesapeake Benedict. Both were really good. The chowder had the taste of lobster throughout and had a good amount of lobster meat. The chowder is a little sweet but not too overwhelming. The Benedict was really flavorful also. I would definitely come back here to try other things. The only thing that could have made this better was if they offered bottomless mimosas. 1 mimosa was $10 and the glass it came in was a quarter of the way full. Not really a good value in my opinion. read more

The Tasting Room - Chesapeake Benedict - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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An amazing experience stepping into The Tasting Room, with casually, upscale, dressed people dining at tables and booths to the left and a smallish bar with dinner seating straight ahead. The bar service is friendly quick and efficient, I didn't sit saving room for those whom were looking to eat dinner. Next time I will comment on their food, it looked delicious! read more

Went here for my birthday on 1/31/24 and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Food was well seasoned and a good portion size. The ambiance was nice. Nose level was moderate. Staff was knowledgeable of the menu and provided great pairing options for the dessert and wine. read more

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I always think of The Tasting Room as my go-to for an elegant night out. Recently, my friends took me to lunch there for my birthday. Some of our group enjoyed craft cocktails. Their Lobster Bisque is the absolute best! The waiter surprised me with Happy Birthday treats, too. Love this Frederick institution! read more

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I went to tasting room and Tommy was the best server I've ever had. He was so attentive and really cared about the service that was provided. I've never had a bartender that was that great and I highly recommend tasting room because of Tommy. read more

Our experience here was a mixed bag. Let's start with the service, 5 stars! Our waitress and the host were very inviting and kind. Then there is the overall look and feel of the restaurant, 4 stars. I have to deduct a but for a dirty back panel on the bench. The fabric just looked old, like years of tobacco stains or something. Next I will say their whiskey selection is absolutely 5 stars!!! Springbank 12?? Yes please. So what went wrong?!? Well, an hour and a half wait for our entree was less than ideal. Especially since the couple next to us showed up much later and they got theirs around the same time as us. Finally, the food itself. I got the boar tenderloin which came with some sort of bread pudding that had zero flavor. I've never experienced something like that in my life. I mean it tasted like nothing at all. The meat itself was good, but everything else on the plate was pointless. 2 stars. My wife got the steak and fries, which she did enjoy, but let's be honest, you can get that anywhere and pay way less. So the money we paid felt wasted and I don't think we will be back. read more

We went to the Tasting Room for a special occasion. We have been there before and really enjoyed it, but not for a few years. On the positive side, the wait person was very good and accommodating. On the other hand, the food was not anywhere near top notch, when compared to the price. The crab cake selection had a lot of filling versus crab. The stone bass was average quality and a small portion versus the $42 price. A glass of 6oz. mediocre chardonnay for $19 was hard to believe. In addition, given the table we were at, every time someone came in the entrance door, we got a blast of cold air which also negatively affected our dining experience. The Tasting Room used to be great but am crossing it off our list for the future. read more

I met a friend here for dinner and drinks and I love this restaurant. It's crazy I can't believe that I've never been to this restaurant before. I love how Frederick has so many gems to choose from for great food. If you've never been to The Tasting Room it's perfect for date night, girls night out (which is what I did), or for cool place to chill and relax at the bar solo. Let me begin by saying that our waitress, Jessica, was so helpful and knowledgeable of the menu to make suggestions on food and drink options. She was so polite and welcoming, and I immediately I felt like this restaurant was on point with the service. The cocktails were amazing. I had the Blueberry Lemonade & Summer Sangria, and my friend had a Aperol Spritz with Gin. We also had wine with our entree's Our food was delicious! We started with the crab dip, and it was good. I ordered the NY Strip and it was so good, but my only issue is that I ordered it to be cooked medium. The first one was overcooked, and Jessica and the Manager offered for it to be sent back and replaced with a new one. I have to give it to them because, they were so nice about it and quickly brought out a new one. The second was cooked the way I liked it, but because they put it on a "hot plate" it continued to cook. So by the time I got to the end of the steak it was well done, and I lost interest in finishing it. Even though I really wanted to finish it and the steak was such a great cut, seasoned to perfection, and delicious otherwise. The side dishes were really good as well. Finally, I usually don't have any room for dessert, but because the food was the perfect portions and not "heavy," I was able to have dessert. So, my friend and split the Creme Brûlée. OMGOODNESS! So good! The strawberry compote made it even better for me! I loved it! It was perfect! If you're thinking about checking out The Tasting Room, I definitely recommend it and I will be returning read more

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We came here for dessert and drinks to end our night out. The service was great and we were seated right away on a Friday night. Our server was very nice too. We got the crème brûlée and the chocolate terrine. Both were fantastic! read more

The Tasting Room - crème brûlée (right) and the chocolate terrine (left and middle) - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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We are there last week and sat at a high top in the window. The food was excellent and the service was great as well. It's expensive but the food is so good. read more

Incredibly nice staff and delicious food! We had the crab toast to start and it was amazing. Delicious and enough to feed 2. We had the gnocchi and the crab cakes and both tasted great. Crab cakes were on the small side, but they were still delicious. Upscale without being pretentious. Will definitely come again! read more

Great service. Great for dogs. They were friendly to my dog Murphy. Brought him water and scratches. Ordered kafeta and crab dip for appetizers. We ordered from the brunch menu. Tonkatsu bowl. Maryland beef sandwich. Tonkatsu bowl was decent. Beef sandwich was decent too. It was just a good overall experience. read more

The Tasting Room - Brunch Tonkatsu Bowl - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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The Tasting Room delivers a five star experience time and time again. Ambience- A+ clean, sleek, sexy Service- A+ Cynthia was our server tonight Presentation- A+ gorgeous, lively plating Quality- A+ food, ingredients, ingenuity The experience was amazing from start to finish. Thank you! read more

The Tasting Room - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Perfect location in a great town. Food was spectacular. Highly recommend. First date and she was impressed.

Made a res. Arrived on time and were offered a table right by the front door. Saw many other tables available but were told no. Reserved for others. Smart alec manager then asked if I was ok I letting the "anniversary" couple sit at the front door. But it's ok for us to sit there? How unbelievably rude. We left and are having a lovely dinner at Up On Market. Go there. Not the pretentious Tasting Room. read more

This place is overpriced and a bit overrated imo. The waiter was nice and chill but he recommended the Chilean sea bass which was okay, definitely not worth the price. It almost tasted a bit like tandoori masala on the sides. The tenderness was not even close to other times I have tried Chilean sea bass and the flavor was nothing to brag about because they tried to enhance it with things that don't go well with it (referring to the curry flavored sauce around it). I may try this place again but was not impressed. read more

The Tasting Room - Chilean sea bass - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Fabulous lunch! Great wine! Incredible service! We will be back for sure. The location is perfect if you are downtown for anything.

I've been going to the Tasting Room for years. I only order the filet mignon. It is so delicious that I think about it daily. So I took my friend who is an owner and chef of a very high end restaurant. He ordered the ribeye. I did not notice that he was struggling to eat it. Out of respect for me he did not say anything about it but a couple of weeks later he told me it was the toughest ribeye that he had ever had. I was so embarrassed and felt the Tasting Room had let me down. Since then I've lost the desire to dine there. Of all times when I bring an accomplished, award winning chef that this had to happen. Shame on you! read more

This Should have been a 1 star last visit. Just bad food. Not a good value either. Won't return.

All of the food and drinks we had were outstanding. All appetizers and entrees were drag and inviting. The creme brûlée dessert was divine. We will definitely be back! read more

I came here for lunch today and really enjoyed the experience. The atmosphere and service were great. This has been on my list to try since I got to Frederick back in May. The Togarashi Bigeye Tuna Salad was really good. The Gazpacho was also really good and fresh. read more

The Tasting Room - Gazpacho - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland