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Thacher and Rye, Frederick, MD

Thacher and Rye

4.6
4.6
6079 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Thacher & Rye is located in historic Frederick, Maryland, where Chef Bryan Voltaggio's Mid Atlantic Cuisine is prepared with seasonal, local ingredients in a refined yet relaxed atmosphere. Thacher & Rye has been featured in The Washington Post and more. Chef Bryan Voltaggio is a James Beard Award finalist, a three-time finalist on Top Chef, and was named Chef of the Year by both the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Share Our Strength and the Restaurant Association of Maryland.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (240) 332-3186
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Bryan Voltaggio
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining and meeting space is available in our Conservatory as well as our Gallery. The Conservatory seats between 6 - 10 persons and the Gallery sits 20. We offer audio | visual capabilities for presentations.
  • Neighborhood
    Frederick
  • Cross street
    Between 2nd and 3rd Street
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary parking starting at 5:00PM. Our lot is located adjacent to the front entrance to Thacher & Rye, off Market Street. Off-street parking is also available in the Church Street Deck - located at 17 E. Church Street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 6,079 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    American

6,078 Reviews
  1. ThomasK

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the second time that I have dined in your restaurant for my wife's birthday. On both occasions, we found our experience to be exceptional. We live approximately four hours away and the trip was worth it just for the short ribs alone! Anna, our server, was especially attentive! I cannot overstate just how professional she was. There is an old axiom when it comes to restaurants...come for the food, return for the service. Your restaurant has both! I have recommended and would continue to recommend your restaurant to family and friends alike! Thank you for an exceptional dining experience!

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  2. Stepherk

    Washington DC

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my third time dining at Thatcher and Rye, and once again the experience was fantastic. The service is perfect - our server was knowledgeable, helpful and attentive. The food at Thatcher and Rye is amazing - we started with the Seafood Tower - such a special treat. Our party of 6 ordered a wide variety of entrees - from hamburger to short ribs to Halibut. Each dish was delicious. Best of all, the prices at Thatcher and Rye are reasonable, especially given the high quality of the food and service. I can't wait to go there again!

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  3. RickE

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this restaurant in Fredrick. Sincerely wish it were in DC. Great space and great staff, but for us it still is about the food. The burrata appetizer was a true revelation with items in the dish we have never experienced with burrata, but made it fabulous. The orecchiette with the mushroom ragu was equally great. Our more breakfast oriented item of biscuits, gravy and fried chicken was excellent but just not as unique as the other two. However if I had just ordered that I would have been thrilled. Will find a reason to make the hour trip back up to Fredrick soon.

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  4. Allison

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every bite was divine. The service was flawless. I cannot wait to go back!

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  5. KatieM

    Washington DC

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was great and we really enjoyed everything.

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  6. RudyG

    Baltimore

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always an excellent choice for any occasion. Food is delicious and always prepared correctly. Highly recommend.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent brunch before Xmas shopping downtown - sausage and biscuits and omelette and shared fries - large portions, great service, perfect post Thanksgiving brunch!

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  8. StevenB

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Never disappoints. Quality of food, and creativity of the food and drink menu are superb

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  9. CNB1

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Overall Thatcher & Rye does not disappoint. Superb cocktails, delicious food, and excellent service. I must note a HUGE disappointment: My family and I were there to celebrate a major birthday. Three of the six of us are gluten-free, which I noted when I made the reservation. I also asked that gluten-free dessert options be offered especially given it was a birthday celebration. Altho the reservations were made well in advance, there was only one gluten-free offering--pumpkin cheesecake. Two of the gluten-free diners do not enjoy pumpkin, so they asked for a scoop of ice cream. The carmel ice cream was delicious but the serving was so small they fit the dessert spoon provided. Furthermore, there was no indication anyone was aware it was a birthday celebration; why then ask when reservations are made? I expect (and have experienced) far more from high end restaurants. We ate and drank well, spending over $700.00; yet these little details made the experience not quite as great as it could and should have been.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife, daughter and I had a fantastic dinner experience. The service was excellent and the food delicious! I will have to come back soon.

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  11. MaryJ

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    This was our first time eating in this restaurant. We were seated at a table in the bar area, so I can only describe what we experienced there. The noise level was surprisingly fine for our proximity to the small bar. We were able to look out a large window to the street. Three of us ate there. We ordered two first courses (oysters & brussel sprouts), three main courses (steak, pork, & short ribs), cornbread for the table, & three desserts (pumpkin cheesecake, toffee cake, & hazelnut mousse), and several drinks. Oysters & brussel sprouts were fine. We asked for the steak rare, & it came out as ordered. The pork was enjoyed, but the short ribs were very fatty. They were very tender & the flavor was good, but they were not worth the high price. They forgot to bring our cornbread, even after a reminder, but they deleted the price from the bill and sent us home with it anyway. Just a mistake, as we all experience from time to time. The toffee cake was served warm & was probably our favorite dessert. The bill was near $400. It was a nice experience, but a little disappointing for the money.

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  12. Jason

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service at a reasonable price. I’ll happily be coming back.

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  13. EmmaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful, first quality restaurant. The service was impeccable! Thank you for the great experience!

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  14. RyanW

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were visiting Fredrick and stumbled upon T&R. It was a great dinner. They had a 5 course tasting menu. It looked great, but we sat at the bar and shared some plates. Everything was top notch from the drinks to the meals. Definitely a sure hit dinner spot!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My out of town relatives always request to come here. It’s left quite the impression. The Parker rolls are amazing with smoked trout and the Halibut was literally mouth watering. Everything we’ve ordered has been delicious. Will be back soon!

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  16. MichaelL

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I went here for our first anniversary and had an amazing time. We both enjoyed the tasting menu and I also had the wine pairings. Both were amazing and well coursed. I would highly recommend.

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  17. JodiH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had planned to go to this restaurant for almost 2 years. I've been an avid food network/ top chef fan for years. I was so excited to finally make the 1hr 30min drive to fully experience Chef Voltaggio's menu. I was not disappointed at all. It was definitely worth it . The table spoke elegance. The server knowledgeable & very attentive, making note of my food allergy. He even came out with a birthday candle on dessert for my sweetie. Awesome experience!! I can't wait to be able to go again.

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  18. Joel

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thacher and Rye is our favorite restaurant. It should have a Michelin star!! The food and service are outstanding! The restaurant manager, Caitlin, is a class act! She makes our dining experiences - especially on special occasions like birthdays - outstanding. And our waiter, Steven, is remarkable. Not only is he friendly and engaging and knowledgeable, but his recommended wine pairings with the food are outstanding!! We highly recommend Bryan Voltaggio’s Thacher and Rye!

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  19. Dustin

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The waiter spilled a glass of water on my wife 5 minutes into the meal and didn’t seem very sorry. The cornbread wasn’t cooked in the middle and had no flavor. The food was just ok, and it was overpriced, we wouldn’t go back.

    Thacher and RyeResponded on November 10, 2023

    Hello Dustin, Thank you for your feedback. I am very sorry to learn about your experience and please accept my sincerest apologies – we are not sure why or how this has happened, as this is not meet our standard, but I will certainly look into it. However I do appreciate your honest feedback as it gives us a chance to learn from our mistakes. However this does not excuse how we did not meet your expectations. I would like to invite yourself and your wife back to join us for dinner another evening in the near future. I will be contacting you to further discuss your experience with us. In the meantime please accept my sincerest apology. -T&R

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  20. Kristen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Amazing food! Repeat customers! they changed their fries though and we are sad about that

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  21. dd25

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We have been here for dinner and now brunch and the food has been consistently excellent! Our favorite restaurant!

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  22. Debandjohn

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience1
    The hype and the reality didn’t match While raw ingredients good, there was no construction ion of something g special Didn’t like room or looking out on parking lot Not good value for mon y

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  23. AprilG

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Really sad that they took the full sized burger off their menu. Now that it is two thinner patties, you cannot order them medium rare. Shashouka was underwhelming. Fries, biscuits and gravy and fried chicken were awesome. Great service and ambience.

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  24. theitalian

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely lunch. Southern comfort food Lovely ambiance

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  25. Kelpg

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Food was great, although it did take a very long time to have a server come to the table initially.

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  26. ChristineC

    Philadelphia

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best brunches I have had in a beautiful brick patio.

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  27. jazmv

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The autumn ravioli was life-changingly good. Excellent service, fantastic food, a super cool building. Expensive for my budget but in a way that felt like the food was completely worth it. Order the ravioli.

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  28. silverspringdave

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were a party of five celebrating the birthday of one of us. We had a variety of entrees (pork loin, hamburger, chicken, salmon) and everyone really enjoyed what they ate. We shared a shellfish tower, the fall greens salad, and the orechiette with mushroom bolognese, and those were great too. Wine and cocktails also. Service was efficient without being overbearing -- Jared was great! This is a higher-end restaurant but provides value for the money spent.

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  29. HallieK

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thacher and Rye is a must visit in Frederick! The seasonal menu has something for everyone and the open kitchen atmosphere is amazing to watch. Delicious food and drinks, and an overall fantastic experience in a beautiful area!

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  30. DeeGee

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, unpretentious but wonderful service from start to finish. Everyone was beautifully trained and polite and friendly. Our order was perfectly timed and we never felt rushed.

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  31. JinVA

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We went to Thatcher & Rye for the first time to celebrate a special occasion. Overall, we enjoyed it a lot and would go back. As we had hoped, the food was a cut above the restaurants that we go to regularly. We would say it's upscale, but not pretentious, which is just how we like it.

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  32. DustinJ

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the tasting menu, and it was easily one of the best meals Ive ever had in my whole life.

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  33. CatherineT

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The tasting menu was delicious and the wine pairings really matches the food. The server was knowledgeable and friendly. Only complaint is the background music was a bit too loud. I feel If restaurants play music it should be unobtrusive, without words.

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  34. Chandler

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A stand-out meal from start to finish. Great value for such an elegant and interesting dining experience.

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  35. Anonymous

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Servers were wonderful but the food was unusually slow compared to other visits here. And it was so noisy that conversation between our group of 7 was impossible.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    Not much to write home about. Which is disappointing considering the prices on the menu and fame of the brothers on Food Network. My honest opinion, the waiter had a chip on his shoulder which was the ultimate mood killer for us. Considering the tip he knew he was getting - I expected more than grunts and side eye throughout the night. Also, My lasagna was burnt, and 0 for 2 birthdays were acknowledged, despite noting on reservation and several other waiters executing for their tables. Not at all what we hoped for.

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  37. KeithB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything from the food to the service was outstanding.

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  38. FelixV

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We have company coming in for the holidays. And will be back. We were nibbling all over the place between oysters and chop salad and omelettes and cheeseburgers and macaroni cheese and skillet coffee cake and martinis. Naturally eyeing the adjacent tables. we will be adding the seafood tower and short ribs and scallops. Everything was delicious!!! Anna delightful.

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  39. AmandaC

    Pittsburgh

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Worth every penny. Quality over quantity on each course. Not to imply that the courses were small. We certainly had plenty eat. We both enjoyed the smoked trout spread that came with the Parker house rolls the best; but, were absolutely not disappointed with anything that we ordered. T & R offers a wonderful selection including some mainstays for the less adventurous diner. The bartender and staff deserve nods as well. Thank you for a wonderful anniversary brunch. p.s. loved the background music too.

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  40. Fabi

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    I go to Thacher and Rye often, but the last two times, I was disappointed. I did not find parking space in their lot. Moreover, I was unaware of the Maryland restaurant week, and I found myself in an overcrowded noisy restaurant. The food was not the same high quality, Burrata was no more then a soft cheese. I went back the week after to find that the hamburger is now made with two thin patty, which were overcook and the meat did not have any taste. Salad was great. Can we go back to the same standard as before summer

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Thacher and Rye is rated 4.6 stars by 6079 OpenTable diners.

Thacher and Rye does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Thacher and Rye

228 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 2nd and 3rd Street
  • Neighborhood
    Frederick
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary parking starting at 5:00PM. Our lot is located adjacent to the front entrance to Thacher & Rye, off Market Street. Off-street parking is also available in the Church Street Deck - located at 17 E. Church Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bryan Voltaggio
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (240) 332-3186
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining and meeting space is available in our Conservatory as well as our Gallery. The Conservatory seats between 6 - 10 persons and the Gallery sits 20. We offer audio | visual capabilities for presentations.
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