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: 4.6

4.6

5694 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

Jul 3, 2022

10:30 PM

Booked 25 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 Tue–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 5,694 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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GlenH
Washington DC
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always
CR
CoryR
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful anniversary dinner with amazing food and ambiance.
NB
NBDragonFly
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
My family of five, ages 16 -77, throughly enjoyed our gourmet meal. The menu choices were very varied and met the tastes of everyone. With one exception, my daughter, who is Vegan and gluten-free, found the menu limited for her. The service was attentive, but not hovering.
QD
QueenD
Washington DC
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall1food2service3ambience1
In T&R's former iteration as Volt, the food and service were superlative. In 2021, it reopened as Thacher and Rye. We went for the first time in April of 2021. The food and the service were good enough, not necessarily memorable as it was at Volt, but good enough that we decided to return for our wedding anniversary in June 2022. What a disappointment. The food was only passable (and at the prices asked, the food better be dang good!). Possibly the best offering was the Pork Rillettes; unfortunately, it was served with biscuits (biscuits?? instead of baguette?) that competed with and overpowered the flavor of the rillettes. Green Asparagus Salad was fair. Our entree was the chicken: Boring! Needed salt. My own chicken is a thousand times better. We had no desire for dessert. The servers wear jeans, not just jeans, but baggy, ill-fitting jeans with hiking boots. Really? Fancy building, fancy tables, expensive food--and baggy jeans?
DD
DanasDad
Washington DC
83 reviews
vip
3.0
83 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience4
I should start by saying that I am a big fan of Chef Voltagio and have come to expect something close to perfection at this restaurant. Last night, however, was a disappointment. First, the wine offerings by the glass could be much improved, but that wouldn't prompt me to take the time to write a review. There is no way nice to say that whomever was on the meat station needs to be retrained. I was served a pork chop that was so overcooked it couldn't even be cut with a steak knife . The waiter handled the mishap perfectly, by quickly offering and delivering an alternative entree. A neighboring table experienced exactly the same thing. Unfortunately, the one-hour drive and price point of this restaurant does not allow for such mishaps in my book.
LR
LegalRestaurantReview
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great place to go for an anniversary
MD
MichaelD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Start to finish, an amazing experience! The service was top notch, and each bite was better than the one before. Will certainly be returning!
A
Augie
Baltimore
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Elegant food, prepared with finesse, with unique flavors, and in proper portion sizes. Certain items ordered by our table of 4 were excellent. The goat cheese ravioli and the sticky toffee cake were standouts as excellent. The least impressive main course was the cod, which was rather bland. I wanted to say it was delicate, but it was in fact bland. However, none of the food was unpleasant and all were prepared with exquisite presentation and all were cooked and served properly. The service was excellent. The attention to detail and the demeanor were worthy of training other restaurants. The cocktails were also another high spot. The bartenders crafted delicious and still beautiful drinks. Look, we know you are paying top dollar for meals here, so 'bargain' is not a thing. All you wish for is that the product you get matches the top of market price. And I believe that Thatcher and Rye hits that mark with 85% accuracy. Still a great night out for. special occasion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and sever was very knowledgeable and friendly. A bit pricey but worth it!
B
Bill
Baltimore
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We received a friendly greeting and complimentary champagne to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. The menu was designed to satisfy a broad spectrum of appetites and tastes. We were extremely happy with all of our selections. All in all, a perfect evening!
ZS
ZoeS
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Thatcher & Rye. Service was excellent and food was all delicious, with a few particularly outstanding dishes. Prices are a little high, but it was a special occasion. We would go back.
TB
TalbotB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
Expectations missed. A group of 6 met for supper at 7:45 after having made reservations a month back. We were warmly greeted and found the restaurant in a renovated row house which was spotless, well maintained, and had an easily navigated floorplan. I had read ahead about Thacher and Rye: the chef, the menu, the review in the WaPost. Cocktails were consumed and enjoyed by all - The wine and liquor list quite good and house cocktails range from creative takes on old standards to specialties well worth imbibing. House cornbread with s smoky salmon butter were served thereafter and of outstanding balance of texture, flavor, and quality. I ordered the chopped salad, lasagna, chicken, and strawberry cheesecake (see menu for full descriptions, the house prefers to take full orders so that timing with other guest'smeals may be accomplished). Overall, each dish was beautifully presented and aromatic in a manner which invited the dinner to tuck in. My chief problem was that flavors were not well balanced and I found each dish to showcase one ingredient to the detriment of the overall plate. The chopped salad was not chopped and the bitterness of the greens completely overwhelmed the sweetness of the mandarin orange slices. The lasagna feature the cheese while the pasta and sauce were lost. The chicken was surprisingly greasy and the taste of the morrels lost altogether. That's not to say the meal was bad, it just wasn't great. Combined with the noise level of other diners which made conversation difficult at times and a very courteous and attentive but business-like server I will continue my search for a favorite fine dining establishment.
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RachelR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing experience. The manager was great and really made our night. Best food ever.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely ambience and amazing food!
TK
TheKathryn
Washington DC
37 reviews
vip
1.0
37 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience3
3rd time at thatcher and rye. Again what a disappointment. $36 for a 1/2 of chicken breast with 2 slices of morel mushrooms and a 1/4 cup of shell pasta. How ridiculous .the dessert was stale cookies with freezer burned ice cream. This meal was a C at best. Good luck.
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flexitarian
Washington DC
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our 2nd time eating at Thacher & Rye (although we had previously also dined at the prior version, Volt). However, this was our first time eating in the outdoor space, which is a large open tent in what was the courtyard of the prior church. We have been at a number of restaurants with outdoor dining, but was the most pleasant space that we have encountered. There is additional courtyard adjacent to the tent, so you look out upon a grassy area which is shaded partially by large fabric hangings, and there is an obelisk with a fireplace at the bottom which adds visual appeal to the area. The food was also excellent, as usual. We will definitely make time to go back soon.
RT
RobertT
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Outstanding!!!
RB
RonaldB
Washington DC
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
Went for brunch. Food was good, and has been reliably so. Service typically very good, though took a while for cocktails to arrive. Reserved outside seating, but won’t do so again. Ambiance has deteriorated since the installation of a large tent. And, half the diners had dogs underfoot, not all of whom were behaved. If you like that sort of thing then this is the place for you.
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thinkingmeat
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
This is a restaurant that knows what it's doing! From the delicious, expertly made cocktails to the reasonably portioned and inventive (but not precious) dishes to the exemplary service, Thacher and Rye is a pleasure from start to finish. Now if they could just do something about that yapping dog a couple of tables over…
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience1
My husband took me for my birthday dinner. We had wanted to try it for a while now. We had requested outdoor seating, but they said it was booked when we arrived, which is great for them, but we had made our reservation in advance too, so I’m not sure why we were not seated out there. The dining room felt small and like we were squished in with other diners, so it wasn’t very intimate. Our server wasn’t very attentive or helpful. He asked if we wanted a breakdown of the menu and we said yes. All he said was “there’s a 1st, 2nd, entree and for the table menu. For the table menu is shareable.” That’s all he said. Which really wasn’t helpful. I was hoping for his favorite dishes or recommendations or specials. Food came in small portions, even the buttery potatoes from the “For the Table” menu arrived in a ramekin. I will say that the potatoes were easily the best part of our meal. We ordered from each menu subsection (First Course, Second Course, Entree, For the Table and Dessert) to get a feel of their offerings. The menu items didn’t feel cohesive at all. Menu items were strange when they arrived, like not what we expected from the menu description. The short rib was so fatty. The scallops were greasy. The striped bass was good, but overcooked. The dessert was tiny and had weird pineapple that didn’t fit with the rest of the dessert. On top of all of it, the entire staff seemed on edge. No one smiled or seemed happy to be there. The restroom is inconveniently located across from the kitchen in a narrow hallway, which seemed to annoy the serving staff. I would be totally fine never dining here again. It was definitely a waste of a good date night/birthday dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing experience. Love watching Chef Voltaggio and his crew work.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
This was our first time at Thacher and Rye, we went to celebrate my fiancé’s birthday. I made the reservation wrote in the comments it was a birthday and also saw the ticket print out when we checked in. ( I used to work at a restaurant, if a special note or something is on the reservation it will print out and the host gives it to the server) anyways, food was good I expected to be blown away, especially is the server is going to try and up sell/ ask a few times about the first and second course options. All in all the food was good, we enjoyed everything! The only this i was disappointed about was it was never acknowledged that we were there for a special occasion. I guess I just expected to much, if a place is this fancy where you can easily drop $2/300 on dinner you would think it wouldn’t have been over looked.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything we had here was exceptional. Sure, we had to take out a second mortgage, but it's worth it. We had the tuna tartare, Parker rolls, lasagna, ravioli, and burger...and raved about each one as it arrived.
C
Candy
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
People at the next people were very loud and it reverberated
J
Jheck
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
It was good. So many great options in Frederick though. Glad I went, I will go again, but not often.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The stripped bass was amazing!
B
B1452
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely- and being with others who all ordered differently and enjoyed sharing meant a good deal of variety. Never before this meal, had I actually commented on the ‘explosion of flavor’ and I loved everything!
SD
SimpleDiner
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
My family and I have had a tradition of eating at Volt (or now Thatcher and Rye) once or twice a year for almost a decade. We loved Volt for the experience; it was never just about the food; it was about the way you were treated with care and courtesy by all of the staff. It was special. And the food was always like a magical culinary journey. Since the restaurant was reimagined into Thatcher and Rye, we have only been twice. The first time, a year ago, was quite lovely overall, even if the service was a noticeable downgrade from Volt. But the food still seemed Volt-worthy from start to finish. Tonight was the first time that three out of four of us walked away feeling disappointed by at least one meal. Most of us did the four-course version of the menu. The chopped salad was whimsical and delicious. The ravioli, a usual favorite, did not disappoint. However, the lamb chops which the waiter praised and encouraged us to order were too rare and were stringy. My mother did not finish them. The falafel entrée, which I ordered out of curiosity (since it seemed like a surprise to see), was quite a mystery. The falafel itself was quite good, but the dish itself seemed muddled and inconsistent. I chewed the grilled ramps for about five full minutes, wishing I could spit them out into my napkin. They were that chewy. The goat cheese cheesecake was light and delicate. I enjoyed it a lot, other than finding another chewy item that seemed like it didn't belong. Was it a strawberry? I am not even sure. The ice cream sandwich that two folks at the table ordered was actually a clunky, enormous dessert: two large, thick chocolate chip cookies with a slap of chocolate ice cream in between. It was not a strong note to finish on. This brings me to the shrimp, which my son ordered as a first course - another clunky, out-of-place dish. The waiter was a delight, thankfully. But the other staff were sometimes sloppy and made mistakes. It's far from the Volt experience in many ways
SB
SusanB
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Anniversary
m
melissam
Baltimore
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Service was good, food was average. Shook and didn't stir the Manhattans. Fine, but there are better options in Frederick.
JG
JenniferG
Detroit
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible! We enjoyed it immensely!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was excellent! Staff was very friendly. I had put on OpenTable that this was for a birthday, and T&R was great about it. The hostess sausage happy birthday when seating us, we got a complimentary glass of champagne and a nice little palette cleanser with a candle to blow out. They went above and beyond! I would definitely recommend it and would go back.
MS
MarciaS
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s always fabulous! amazing food and cocktails!
JB
JohnB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and service were excellent. I never knew that lasagna could taste so good and be so light. Save room for the toffee cake for dessert!
RM
RichardM
Baltimore
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend!!
MS
MichaelS
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was absolutely fabulous. Service, ambiance and the flavor of the food was one of the best meals we have experienced. Highly recommended this restaurant!
EK
EllenK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Comfortable setting. Nice menu drinks very good. Food was cooked perfectly - needed to add more perk in the flavors but it was nice - We sat beside a window that looked over the parking lot. When I made the reservations I explained this was my friends 75th birthday so I was disappointed that we were sat there. 2 of our party were already sitting when we arrived so I did not want to move the table- but It would have been nice if we had had a better view for this special day. other than that We left very pleased with our event so thank you for that
DM
DaveM
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful space - historic building with up-scale yet comfortable design and seating. Impeccable service. Every dish was wonderful but have to especially note the Grilled Cheese appetizer and the goat cheese ravioli. Familiar and yet creative. The collards accompanying the pork dish were a standout. Always love the Parker House rolls at any Voltaggio restaurant. Parking lot which made the whole visit even easier. We'd waited years to eat here and COVID kept getting in the way. Well worth the wait and we'll be back!
HD
HappyDiner
New York Area
116 reviews
vip
5.0
116 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful dining experience! The service and cuisine were phenomenal! Upon arrival, my table was ready. Helpful staff and specifically my server, Kahla made the whole experience something I will always remember. Chef Bryan Voltaggio was on premise and provided a quick meeting and photo op. I've followed his career and have admired his cooking skills and presentations. He was a Top Chef contender as well as his show with his Brother Michael on Brother vs Brother. Great, creative Chef as you will see by the photos I've attached. The restaurant decor is beautiful and impeccable to view. I had the four course meal which I dined on the grilled cheese appetizer (not a sandwich!), the Ravoli with goat cheese & red pepper Brown butter as the pasta course, Monkfish with cauliflower puree and mussels as the entree and finally the Sticky Toffee Cake and Latte for Dessert. Fantastic! Everything cooked and presented to perfection! This is a MUST on your list of dining experiences. You will not be disappointed!
DB
DoctorB
Washington DC
40 reviews
vip
2.0
40 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience3
A disappointment. My first visit since it re-opened in its new incarnation. Our servers were excellent, attentive, and warm. Our main wait person knew her menu and ingredients well, and was aware of my wife’s Allergies and advised us appropriately. We ordered the goat cheese ravioli, which tasted of the refrigerator and dehydration. Upon calling it to the staff’s attention, they removed it from the check. The Parker House rolls were superb, but the smoked trout mousse they were served With was a pairing that just didn’t work. The mousse would have been a better match with hard breads or seeded crackers. The asparagus salad “lacked a theme” and was uninspired. The short-rib was inert, lacking flavor. It was soft and tender, but paired with a polenta, it lacked any umami or evidence of particular seasoning. The lasagna bolognese was the high point of the meal. Zesty, rich, and colorful. This was not evocative of the pleasant memories we have of our meals at “Volt.” We’ll give it another try, but will wait a while before doing so.

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 5694 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.