Thacher and Rye

Name: Thacher and Rye
Address: 228 North Market Street, Frederick, MD, United States, 21701
Telephone: (240) 332-3186
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

5764 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(240) 332-3186
Website
http://thacherandrye.com/
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.

Location
228 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701
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, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Oysters$19.00
daily selection of chesapeake region oysters, classic cocktail, mignonette
Spiced Gulf Shrimp$21.00
bay seasoning, charred lemon and horseradish aioli
Beef Tartare$19.00
hanger steak, buttermilk boursin, pickled red onion, crispy potato
Chopped Salad$16.00
radicchio del veneto, n'duja, bleu cheese, mandarin vinaigrette
Seafood Tower$94.00
lobster, oysters, spiced gulf shrimp, traditional condiment
Little Gem Lettuces$14.00
winter vegetables, spiced almonds, buttermilk dressing, green goddess
Duck Rillettes$18.00
vegetables pickled and raw, buttermilk biscuits

Second Course

Rigatoni$15.00
mushroom bolognese, maitake mushrooms, cashew parmesan
Lasagna$16.00
pepperoni bolognese, ricotta fondue, parmigiano reggiano
Ravioli$17.00
cherry glen farm goat cheese, red pepper brown butter, pepperoni crumb, fennel pollen
Spaccatelli$16.00
taleggio fonduta, black trumpet mushrooms
Shrimp and Grits$21.00
grits, surryano ham, grilled scallions

Entree

Farro Risotto$31.00
preserved black winter truffle, smoked parmesan
Salmon$36.00
beluga lentils, champagne beurre blanc,roasted baby fennel, preserved lemon, horseradish
Burger$19.00
roseda farms black angus beef, grafton 2-year cheddar, burger sauce, bacon, fries
Benedict$28.00
king crab, poached egg, beernaise
Sausage and Biscuits$21.00
fried chicken thigh, sausage gravy, scallion cheddar biscuits
Pain Perdu$21.00
pineapple, whipped goat cheese
Hanger Steak$34.00
spinach and cheddar omelet, confit mushrooms
Ribeye
butterball potatoes, spinach, confit mushrooms, green peppercorn sauce
- 14oz$62.00

For The Table

Fries$8.00
dipping sauces, old bay
Spent Grain Rye Bread$12.00
smoked trout, whipped cultured butter
Virginia Cured Ham$17.00
whoopsy valley cornbread, chili pepper-cultured butter
Buttery Potatoes$9.00
german butterball potato puree
Skillet Coffee Cake$11.00
cinnamon streusel, cream cheese icing

Dessert

Chocolate$10.00
chocolate orange pudding, coffee soil, salted caramel ice cream
Sticky Toffee Cake$10.00
dates, caramel sauce, candied pecans, fig compote, port ice cream
Cheesecake$10.00
cherry glen farm goat cheese, pumpkin, grape sorbet, curry almonds
Ice Cream Sandwich$8.00
ginger cookies with maple ice cream

Ceremony Coffee and Voila! Teas

Ceremony Coffee and Voila! Teas
Ask your server about our daily selections of local coffee and tea options

Cocktails

Smoking in the Pool$14.00
Banhez Mezcal, Bergamot Liqueur, Lemongrass, Lime Juice
Sazerac$14.00
Old Overholt Bonded, Catoctin Creek American Brandy, Demerara Sugar, Bitters, Absinthe
Our Manhattan$14.00
Rye, Red Chai Infused Vermouth di Torino, Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters, Angostura Bitters
Old Fashioned$14.00
Bourbon, Demerara Syrup, House Bitters, Orange Peel, Hand Cut Ice
Hot Toddy$14.00
Bourbon, Curacao, Honey Ginger Syrup, Cinnamon, Lemon, Bitters
Downtown Bramble$14.00
McClintock Forager, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, McCutcheon's Black Raspberry Preserve
Bubble Trouble$14.00
Ramazotti Aperitivo, St. Germain, Grapefruit, Peychaud's Bitters, Sparkling Wine
Sudden Realization #1$14.00
McClintock Epiphany Vodka, Lime Juice, Honey Syrup, Giffard Passion, Vanilla Syrup, Tiki Bitters, Egg White
Sudden Realization #2$14.00
Espolon Reposado, Hot Honey, Peach Liqueur, Lemon, Angostura
Banana Bread Mai Tai$14.00
Spiced Rum, Rye, Banana, Lemon, Oat Milk, Maple, Black Walnut
After Hours$14.00
Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Cardamaro, Campari, Cacao, Maldon Sea Salt
Dubliner Mule$14.00
Teeling Irish Whiskey, Honey, Chartreuse, Lemon, Cinnamon, Ginger Beer

Beer

Flying Dog | Vicious Hook Fruit Punch Sour | MD | 5.3% ABV$6.00
Rockwell "B.I. G. Chrispy" Czech-Style Pilsner | MD | 5.3% ABV$8.00
Flying Dog | Snakedog IPA | MD | 7.1% ABV$6.00
Burley Oak | Coffee N' Cream Cream Ale with Coffee | MD | 5.1% ABV$8.00
Olde Mother | Impressionist IPA | MD | 6.3% ABV$10.00
Idiom "Double Back" Double West Coast IPA | MD | 7.7% ABV$10.00
Stillwater | Extra Dry Saison | MD | 4.2% ABV$9.00
Avery | White Rascal Belgian Style White Ale | CO | 5.6% ABV$7.00
Delerium Tremens | Bel | 8.5% ABV$10.00
Graft "Book of Nomad" Elderberry Cider | NY | 6.9% ABV$9.00
Olde Mother "Snarly Yow" Coffee Porter | MD | 6% ABV$8.00
Idiom "Generational Gap" NE | IPA | MD | 7.5% ABV$10.00
Manor Hill | Porter | MD | 5.5% ABV$6.00
Olde Mother "Hank" American Lager | MD | 4.6% ABV$6.00
Idiom "Kindred Spirits" New England IPA | MD | 6.5% ABV$9.00

Featured Wines By The Glass Selections

Sparkling

5oz | BTL

N.V. Montsarra, Cava, Brut, Penedes, Spain$17.00
2020 Rose Brut, Big Cork Vineyards, Maryland$12.00
N.V Louis Roederer, Collection 242, Champagne, France$22.00

Rose

2020 Nana's Rose, Paradise Springs, Virginia$13.00
2020 Rose Old Westminster, Westminster, MD$12.00

White Wine

2019 Chardonnay, Amber Blend, Mil Historias, Manchuela Spain (Orange / Natural / Organic)$11.00
2018 Riesling, Domaine Emile Beyer, Alsace, France$16.00
2019 Pinot Grigio, Terlato, Friuli Colli Orientali, Italy$12.00
2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Kaltern, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy (Organic)$12.00
2018 Chardonnay, Iconoclast, Terlato Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California$19.00
2020 Txakolina, Xirimiri, Basque Country, Spain (Organic, Sustainable)$13.00
2018 Petit Manseng, Michael Shaps, Monticello, Virginia$22.00

Red Wine

2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wente, Wetmore Vineyard, Livermore, California$18.00
2020 Pinot Noir, David Hill Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon$15.00
2019 Cinsault-Counoise-Viognier, Tre Colore, Mcpherson, Texas (Multi-Colored, Natural)$12.00
2017 Sangiovese, Tenuta San Giorgio, Rosso di Montalcino Tuscany, Italy$19.00
2019 Malbec, Mil Historias, Altolandon Winery, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain (Natural, Organic)$12.00
2017 Priorat, Black Slate, Porrera, Spain$16.00

Bottled Wine Selections

Sparkling

N.V. Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, Brut, Champagne$119.00
N.V. Jean-Noel Haton, Heritage, Champagne$120.00
N.V Louis Roederer, Collection 242, Champagne, France$90.00

White Wine

2019 Pinot Grigio, Elena Walch, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy$71.00
2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Stags Leap Aveta, Napa Valley, California$69.00
2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Rochioli Vineyards, Healdsburg California$109.00
2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Smith and Story, Sonoma Country, California$52.00
2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Kaltern, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy$48.00
2020 Malvasia Basilicata, Verbo, Venosa, Italy$46.00
2019 Dry Riesling, Hermann J. Wiemer HJW Estate Bottled, Seneca Lake, New York$46.00
2019 Riesling, Hermann J. Wiemer HJW Estate Bottled, Seneca Lake, New York$95.00
2017 Cotes du Rhone, E. Guigal, Rhone, France$52.00
2017 Chardonnay, Flowers Vineyard, Healdsburg California$119.00
2019 Chardonnay, Rochioli Vineyard, Healdsburg California$139.00
2017 Chardonnay, Bench, Russian River Valley Sonoma, California$64.00
2020 Chardonnay, Loew Vineyards, MT. Airy, Maryland$48.00
2019 Chardonnay, Stags Leap Karia, Napa Valley, California$89.00
2019 Chardonnay, Chalk Hill Vineyards, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California$64.00
2018 Chardonnay, Dom. Brunet, Languedoc- Roussillon, France$45.00
2018 Chablis, Domaine Vocoret & Fils, Chablis, France$65.00
2016 Grenache Blanc, M. Chapoutier, La Ciboise, Luberon, France$40.00

Rose

2020 Pinot Noir, Flowers Vineyard, Healdsburg, California$85.00
2020 Garnacha, Bodegas Muga, Rioja, Spain$72.00
2020 Blend, Old Westminster, Maryland$40.00
2019 Rose Piquette, 'take It Easy' Old Westminster, Home Vineyard Maryland (Pet Nat)$48.00
2019 Rose Piquette-Cider Blend, Old Westminster, Take Me Home, Maryland (Pet Nat)$48.00

Natural Winter Wine

Full Body Whites, Made Like Reds

Orange Wines

2019 Cab Franc-Chardonnay, Bedell Cellars, First Crush, Long Island, NY$52.00
2019 Viognier, the Queen, Mchperson Cellars, Texas$36.00
2014 Gewurztraminer-Pinot Gris, Boe Broken Land, Finger Lakes, New York$69.00
2019 Malvasia, Merkin Vineyards, Shinola Orancia, Arizona$59.00
2018 Albana, Tre Monti, Vitalba In ánfora Alaban, Romagna, Italy$98.00
2019 Savagnin, Yetti and the Kokonut, Mount Savagnin, South Africa$95.00
2018 Chardonnay, Scribe Estate, Napa Valley, California$80.00

Red Wine - New World

2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Crossbarn, Napa Valley, California$120.00
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, RDV Rendezvous, Virginia$192.00
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Textbook, Napa Valley, California$75.00
2016 Red Blend, Ashes And Diamonds, Bates Ranch Mountain Cuvee #1, California$210.00
2019 Red Blend, First Crush Red, North Fork Long Island, NY$60.00
2019 Pinot Noir, La Crema, Russian River Valley California$81.00
2019 Pinot Noir, Siduri, Russian River Valley, California$77.00
2018 Pinot Noir, Maggy Hawk Jolie, Anderson Valley, California$150.00
2018 Pinot Noir, Flowers Vineyards, Healdsburg California$129.00
2019 Pinot Noir, Rochioli Vineyards, Healdsburg California$199.00
2019 Blaufränkisch, Kiona Vineyards, Estate Grown, Red Mountain, Washington$60.00
2016 Zinfandel, Murphy Goode "Liars Dice" Sonoma, California$51.00
2020 Passeggiata, Black Ankle Vineyards, MT Airy, Maryland$78.00
2021 Slate 7, Black Ankle Vineyards, Mt Airy, Maryland$138.00
2019 Pinot Noir, Kosta Brown, Russian River Valley, California
- 375ml$125.00

Red Wine - Old World

2018 Grenache, E. Guigal, Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France$90.00
2018 Grenache, Bodegas Alto Moncayo, Campo De Borja, Spain$100.00
2016 Grenache-Syrah, Department 66, D66 Igp, Cote Catalanes, France$89.00
2017 Syrah, E. Guigal, Hermitage, Rhone Valley, France$175.00
2015 Syrah, Jean-Luc Colombo, Terres Brulee, Corans, France$150.00
2015 Syrah, Jean-Luc Colombo, Les Ruchets, Cornas, France$95.00
2018 Gamay, Domaine Bergeron, Vieilles Vignes, Beaujoulais, France$60.00
2016 Bordeaux, Chateau Leydet Valentin, Saint Emilion Grand Cru, France$169.00
2017 Pinot Noir, Domaine Jaeger-Defaix, 1er Rully, Burgundy, France$99.00
2018 Pinot Noir, Bruno Colin, Santenay, Burgundy, France$155.00
2014 Bordeaux, Chateau de Valois Pomerol, France$259.00
2015 Nebbiolo, Gattinara Riserva, Travaglini, Piedmont, Italy$129.00
2016 Barolo Serralunga, Azienda Vinicola, Piedmont, Italy$117.00
2019 Cabernet Franc, Domaine Gouron, Chinon, France$50.00

Spirits

Bourbon

Basil Hayden$14.00
Blue Run 14 Year$50.00
Henry Mckenna 10 Year$20.00
Noahs Mill$15.00
Rowans Creek$14.00
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof$20.00
Maker's Mark "46"$12.00
Barrell Bourbon$28.00
Wild Turkey Rare Breed$16.00
Russell's Reserve 10 Year$13.00
Four Roses Single Barrel$16.00
Booker's$25.00
Elijah Craig 94 Small Batch$10.00
Willet Pot Still$14.00
Kentucky Vintage$10.00
Baker's$18.00
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year$35.00
Old Fitzgerald 8 Year BIB$48.00
Eagle Rare$16.00
Woodford Reserve$11.00
Knob Creek 15 Year$32.00
Blue Run "High Rye"$27.00
Old Carter Very Small Batch$45.00
Blantons$19.00

Rye

Knobb Creek 12 Year Cask Strength$17.00
High West Double Rye$11.00
High West Rendezvous$17.00
McClintock Bootjack Rye$15.00
Rittenhouse$8.00
Pikesville$16.00
Old Overholt Bonded$10.00
Bulleit Rye$9.00
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye$16.00
Sazerac Rye$14.00
Blue Run Golden Rye$28.00
Barrell "Seagrass"$28.00
Willett 5 Year Single Barrel Rye$25.00

Whiskey

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt$24.00
Suntory Toki$13.00
Yamazaki 12 Year$31.00
Hibiki Harmony$28.00
High West Bourye$28.00

Scotch Whisky

Oban 14 Year$30.00
Lagavulin 16 Year$32.00
Macallan Sherry 12 Year$21.00
Bank Note 5 Year$9.00
Auchentoshan 12 Year$16.00
Glenlivet 12 Year$18.00
Glen Grant 15 Year$23.00
Highland Park 12 Year$19.00
Glenmorangie 12 Year Lasanta$18.00
Laphroig 10 Year$17.00

Irish Whisky

Jameson$10.00
Redbreast 12 Year$21.00
Teeling Small Batch$12.00
Green Spot$13.00

Vodka, Gin and Brandy

Barr Hill Tomcat Gin$15.00
McClintock Cognac Finished Gin$15.00
McClintock Epiphany Vodka$12.00
McClintock Forager Gin$11.00
McClintock Gardeners Gin$12.00
Hendricks Gin$11.00
Tanqueray$8.00
Fords Gin$8.00
Belvedere Vodka$9.00
Wheatley Vodka$7.00
Ketel 1 Vodka$11.00
Plymouth Gin$9.00
Remy Martin 1738$18.00
Pierre Ferrand Ambre$12.00
Pierre Ferrand 1840$12.00
Barsol Pisco$12.00

Tequila, Mezcal and Rum

El Dorado 3 Year$7.00
Blackwell$7.00
Foursquare 2005$18.00
Plantation Pineapple$9.00
Hampden Estate 92$16.00
Real McCoy 5 Year$8.00
Real McCoy 12 Year$23.00
Hampden Estate Overproof$21.00
El Dorado 15 Year$14.00
Gosling Black Seal$12.00
Fortaleza Blanco$15.00
Banhez Mezcal$10.00
Hornitos Blanco$9.00
Siete Leguas Reposado$15.00
El Tesoro Anejo$25.00

Amaro and Cordials

Fernet$10.00
Aperol$8.00
Braulio$11.00
Campari$10.00
Ramazotti Amaro$8.00
Montenegro$12.00
Pimms No. 1$6.00
Benedictine$11.00
Averna$10.00
Chartreuse Green$17.00
Chartreuse Yellow$17.00
Cynar$10.00

Dessert

2.5 | Btl

NV Reserve Ruby Port, Quinta Do Noval, Douro Valley, Portugal$12.00
blackberry compote and dried fig with savory spices
NV 30 Year Tawny Port, Broadbent, Douro, Portugal$43.00
figs and honey, burnt caramel, acidity and a rich sweetness
NV 20 Year Tawny Port, Grahams, Douro Portugal$21.00
good depth and rich fruit on the nose with a rich sweet full palate
NV 10 Year Broadbendt, Verdelho, Madeira, Portugal$12.00
rich in texture, intense acidity with lemon peel, wood spice, and concentration

What 5,764 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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bethm
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience3
I had the Beet salad, pasta and Cod were amazing. My husband had shrimp cocktail, pasta both amazing. The short ribs were flavorful but tough and the risotto was under cooked. Dessert selections were limited so did not partake. I was a bit surprised that the menus did not offer more of a selection for main entree. All in all a very good experience and would return.
S
Sunshine56
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food was great! Our server Hannah S. did well in answering our questions. The food, ambience, and drinks were great.
p
paulw
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great! Lovely patio dining, excellent service, delicious, inventive food—relaxed and professional. Thank you so much!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great! His recommendations were helpful and he was attentive
TH
TomH
Baltimore
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappoints. Creative food. Outstanding flavors. Great service.
LK
LeeK
London
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just amazing food and spectacular service
RW
RussW
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Always a great experience at T&R. Delicious food and impeccable service. One of the best restaurants in Frederick!
MW
MichelleW
Pittsburgh
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been to the restaurant a number of times and always enjoy the creativity and uniqueness of the menu. While dining indoors is lovely, I far prefer the cozy and quaint courtyard. It was slightly chilly outside but the heaters kept it very comfortable. They did a great job with the outdoor space. One of my favorite places in the area.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fantastic! We especially loved the scallop appetizer, tuna tartare appetizer, and the cheesecake.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thatcher and Rye is exceptional. The food is amazing and the unique combination of flavors will make you want to try everything. The service is what puts everything over the top. The attention to detail and knowledge that all the servers makes your meal spectacular.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
We had been looking forward to going to Thacher and Rye for weeks for my best friend’s 30th bday. The cocktails were delicious, notably the lawn dart and the after hours. The oysters were decent, slightly small, but likely due to season. Let’s begin with the first course. The tuna tartar was average. The scallops with the sweet potato purée were actually quite a surprising and pleasant flavor combination, I was impressed. For the second course, we had the ravioli. Again, I was so pleased. They were wonderful. The brown butter sauce was to die for. For the third course, we had the pork loin and the chicken. The chicken dish was reminiscent of chicken and dumplings and it was so good. The red pearl onions, the lions mane mushrooms…wonderful. The pork loin was so disappointing. The rice and beans were both severely undercooked and not seasoned at all. The pork was cooked fine, but the sauce lacked flavor and their simply was not enough of it. The fried okra was really sad…hard crusty batter with barely any okra to speak of. It tasted like it had been sitting for a long time. Overall, a very dry dish. I would expect a much higher level of cooking from a restaurant of this caliber and a $40 entree. We skipped dessert. The service was quite good, I believe our servers name was Kayla. She was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service !
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Sat outside, food was phenomenal!
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Foodie125
Washington DC
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat outside in the courtyard. Lovely setting, food was amazing. I had the vegan pasta to start and then falafel. Everything was cooked very well and the flavors were delicious.
AG
AliciaG
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience1
Unfortunately, we had a really negative experience here. We were there 90 minutes before our second course even came out, and we actually asked for our third course to be boxed up because we weren’t hungry anymore. Clearly there was an issue in the kitchen but our server didn’t say anything and instead someone from the foh kept bringing over complimentary snacks. There were also fruit flies all around our table (we were in the back with the open kitchen). I wouldn’t go back. Way too expensive for only mediocre food.
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Leavemeoutofthis
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food is OK, service is OK, and atmosphere is OK - somewhat overpriced
RD
ReidD
Washington DC
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Our experience was uneven. Several dishes were outstanding - the hummus amuse bouche, ravioli, chicken, buttery potatoes, and sticky toffee cake. Some were quite good - lasagna, falafel, Parker House rolls, and cheesecake. Others were meh - shrimp and scallop appetizers, orecchiette, halibut, pork loin, and ice cream sandwich. The wine steward was superb - opinionated but based on great knowledge. The outdoor patio was charming, albeit with the occasional motorcycle street noise. Overall very good but quite expensive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing! Food was off the charts, waiter was so kind & knowledgeable & the drinks were delicious
RD
RoyD
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal. I definitely did not come away hungry.
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Skeet42
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was above excellent, thank you Anna G. Food and beverages also excellent and everything about the restaurant: atmosphere, ambiance, and decor were absolutely First Class. We felt welcomed and extremely comfortable. Our First visit but definitely will be repeated.
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cedar
Washington DC
224 reviews
vip
5.0
224 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a remarkable kitchen! My highlight was the ravioli - in my experience, it is unsurpassed! From the appetizers (tuna tartare) to the mains (pork chop) to dessert (chocolate) everything was wonderful!
MM
MichaelM
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff, great food. Excellent restaurant!
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Patty
Washington DC
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Another delightful meal on the patio at Thatcher & Rye. Every bite was delicious. Just one caution, the current chocolate dessert is decadently rich. We should have split it. It would benefit with more of the side ice cream to balance the richness.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Grateful. What an outstanding experience. Start to finish, every person involved seemed to contribute in a positive way. Steve pulled out all of the stops and made it look easy. The food, every bite, was exceptional and even surprising. Great food. Great service. A really great memory made.
L
Lvtodine
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
Disappointing overall. Server was intrusive with her incessant chatter and questions.
M
Milano
Washington DC
362 reviews
vip
4.0
362 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Nice experience in Frederick -
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food. A bit expensive so not affordable every day. It was our anniversary, so we decided to splurge.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved Volt and this was a better experience! The menu, the relaxed atmosphere, the great service, and amazing food made this a fantastic date night. Well done!
MM
MichelleM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding meal! Definitely suggest going. Next time we’re in the area we will be back!
P
Pandoraly
Baltimore
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was possibly the best meal I have had since moving to the DMV four years ago. From the perfectly chilled scallop 1st course to the melt-in-your-mouth short rib or the complex goat cheese & fig ravioli, every morsel was exceptional. While not inexpensive, considering the quality of the food this is also a reasonably priced restaurant. With attentive, but not stuffy, service and a gorgeous outdoor patio, this was the perfect location for a late-summer date.
BM
BryanM
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great atmosphere and great service. Highly recommend.
Y
Yamali
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
Bad service, I was disappointed. The food is always good but I felt ignored.
J
Jmlc
Baltimore
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Our meal was just ok. Our service was just ok. Not terrible, just not great either. I’m happy to spend money on eating out as we are very food centric people but I’m finding, especially since Covid, that I’m getting pretty tired of spending a substantial amount of money on a dinner that’s just fair. $550 for four of us (including tip). I know I can cook equally as well at home for so much less. Still happy to spend it for the right experience, this just wasn’t it. Wish them the best of luck. I think there are more and more of us that are having the same feelings about eating out. Especially those of us who know the difference.
RZ
RZStaub
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time to Thacher & Rye! It was our 45th anniversary, & it was perfect! Our server was so attentive & sweet. Can’t say enough about the food. It was by far the best food I’ve ever been served in a restaurant.
PS
PeterS
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We travel 90 minutes with awful traffic to come to T&R. Often.
JH
JandH
Baltimore
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience3
For years, Thatcher and Rye (and previously the Volt) has remained arguably one of the three best places in Frederick, MD for culinary excellence, a bit of creativity, and presentation of food. But, alas, its service staff, most of them young, has remained unknowledgeable about menu items or wine selections and generally poorly dressed for the job. This was the case last Saturday and not atypical of the many times we have eaten there. The service staff, pretentious at best, knew nothing about menu items, did not handle food dishes properly, brought appetizers after the first two courses, etc. We still go there for food quality and preparation and are OK with the prices but remain disappointed in service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service is as expected! Wonderful! The short rib was amazing and while I don’t enjoy paying for rolls, their parker house roles and accompanying condiments are worth it! Mr Voltaggio never disappoints
J
Jonathan
Philadelphia
121 reviews
vip
5.0
121 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent brunch. All dishes were wonderful, and the Scallop Ceviche was just absolutely killer. Wonderful atmosphere and great service. Thanks for a wonderful meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All courses were excellent. Wait staff was knowledgeable and accommodating. The best short ribs I ever had.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a fabulous cocktail at the bar before moving to a table outside on the garden patio. Beautiful setting, great service, wonderful food.

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 4.7 stars by 5764 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.