Wye Oak Tavern

Name: Wye Oak Tavern
Address: 211 E Church St, Frederick, MD, United States, 21701
Telephone: (240) 931-1120
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (439)

$31 to $50

American

211 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701

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2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 57 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Innovative

When envisioning our restaurant, the team at Visitation Hotel knew we’d need to craft something truly special; a welcoming space where guests and locals alike could enjoy locally sourced cuisine, inspired cocktails, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

The result is Wye Oak Tavern.

A fitting addition to Frederick’s rightly renowned gourmet landscape, Wye Oak (helmed by acclaimed celebrity Executive Chef Bryan Voltaggio) is a distinctive locavore restaurant where the ever-evolving menu is inspired by the season, landscape and bounty of the region. Timeless favorites share space with surprising plates, and curated cuisines of undeniable excellence. Each course is served within warm elegant surroundings that encourage community and goodwill.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(240) 931-1120
Website
https://www.wyeoaktavern.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Bryan Voltaggio

Location
211 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701
Neighborhood
Frederick
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Daily Oyster Selection$21.00
green cocktail sauce, paw paw mignonette
Shrimp and Grits Cocktail$22.00
bay seasoning, green cocktail sauce, shrimp and grits toast
Fluke Crudo$18.00
benne seed chili crunch, blood orange, salt and vinegar sweet potato chips
Visitation Platter$79.00
no need to choose, we are sending you everything

Appetizers & Salads

Coddies$17.00
salted cod brandade, cauliflower tartar sauce, cauliflower giardiniera
Maryland Crab Cake$24.00
shishito emulsion, blue corn tortilla, buttermilk lime crema
Savory Parmesan Cheesecake$18.00
cherry tomatoes, whipped ricotta, arugula pesto
Surryano Ham$21.00
tavern rolls, benne seeds, pimento cheese
Smoked Beet Pastrami$17.00
gruyere cheese funnel cake, thousand island dressing
Cold Fried Chicken Liver Pate$18.00
BBQ onion jam, twin bears sourdough “waffle”
Cheese Ravioli$22.00
robiola bosina, snap peas, pea tendril mojo, ricotta salata, egg yolk pudding
Steak Tartare$19.00
traditional flavors, crispy potato hashbrown, horseradish bavaroise
House Salad$16.00
iceberg lettuce, carrots vinaigrette, lime yogurt, chickpea crunch
Baby Romaine$16.00
buttermilk dressing, castelfranco, sour cream and onion straws, radishes

Seafood

Swordfish Piccata$36.00
sage, capers, lemon, brown butter
Rockfish$34.00
east coast cioppino broth, fennel pollen hushpuppies, bronze fennel
Cedar Planked Salmon$32.00
ramps, verjus blanc, popped sorghum

Our Meats

45-Day Dry Aged Angus Prime Plus Shell Steak 16oz$89.00
45-Day Dry Aged Roseda Black Angus Ribeye 18oz$82.00
New York Strip 14oz$52.00
Filet Mignon 10oz$65.00
Grass Fed Prime Beef Ribeye 16oz$68.00
Pot Roast$48.00
beef short rib, tomato gravy, onions and carrots
Roasted Half Chicken$32.00
garlic-mustard pan drippings, smoked braised swiss chard
Smoked Pork Loin Chop$34.00
BBQ caramel, jimmy red corn grits
Tavern Burger$21.00
roseda dry aged beef, burger sauce, new school american cheese, glace de viande

Prime Rib

Queen Cut Black Angus Beef Rib$68.00
our steak seasoning, au-jus, tiger sauce, cheddar pop-over

Pastas & Side Dishes

Rigatoni$16.00
arrabbiata sauce, smoked parmesan, brown butter
Macaroni$18.00
dry aged beef bolognese, fontina fondue
Shells & Cheese$10.00
toasted panko, aged cheddar, chives

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Broccoli Rabe$8.00
broccoli chimichurri, crushed red pepper, crispy garlic
Mashed Potatoes$8.00
cultured butter, salt and pepper
Asparagus$11.00
dill parsley butter, stracciatella, pistachio
Beef Fat Fries$8.00
worcestershire aioli, smoked ketchup
Spiced Sweet Potatoes$10.00
pomegranate molasses, lime yogurt
Creamed Spinach Gratin$9.00
spinach cream, cashew parmesan

What 439 people are saying

Wye Oak Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Baltimore Suburbs
Innovative
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American
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wye Oak Tavern offers a unique dining experience in a beautifully renovated church, showcasing top-notch service and "excellent" food. Highlights include the "best steak" and inventive sides, with rave reviews for desserts like lemon meringue. While praised for its ambiance, the noise level is often noted as a downside.

439 Reviews

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Miyako
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone admits that this is the most expensive restaurant in town, but it’s worth it. I recommend for the special occasions. It’s my birthday dinner and I had a great time. We’ll come back for the next special day.
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Jennifer
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food! Great presentation. Loved all the different textures with each dish. The view from the mezzanine level is beautiful.
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Ariane
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous dining experience at Wye Oak Tavern (our second visit). The service was exemplary. Ally, our server was just spot on. She was professional, friendly and welcoming. One in our party has multiple food allergies and she consulted with the chef & let him know which dishes not to order which was very reassuring. The fish dishes were excellent. Coddies yummy. Overall, perfection at Wye Oak again! Thank you
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Sarah VIP
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
1.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
During this visit, I was genuinely disappointed by how overwhelmingly salty all three dishes were—ravioli, chicken, and broccoli. It was to the point where I would believe it if I was told that they had been soaked in salt water. Broccoli was unevenly seasoned where a few were super salty and the others were very bland. We didn’t mention it to the server, because it clearly wasn’t her fault, but despite being extremely hungry, we had a hard time finishing the meal. I’m leaving this review so that something like this doesn’t become a regular happening. I’ve visited Wye Oak Tavern multiple times with family and friends since it opened, including for Easter and Mother’s Day brunch. Overall, each experience has been positive, with carefully curated food and attentive service. I hope this issue is quickly resolved so that I can return for another positive experience in the future.
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Mitch
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and waitress/ Hostess are CHAMP! We feel so welcome and they treated us like King and Queen for our anniversary!
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Aren VIP
Fort Lauderdale78 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Had to strongly request a nice table downstairs. Very slow service. Too noisy. They did take back a salad we didn’t like. It seemed like it was taken out of the freezer!! The best thing was the beet pastrami. The steak was really good. Didn’t like the pasta bolognese.
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Brenna VIP
Caribbean28 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we had a very wonderful dinner experience here. The atmosphere was gorgeous and the food was fantastic. The service was Also, excellent we will be back.
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Robert VIP
Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent cocktails. We had the ham with pimento cheese and tavern rolls. Good but the cheese could use some more seasoning. The appetizer and entrees all came out at the same time so we had to send back the entrees. There would have barely been any room for all of it on the table. The were served later. I had the pot roast which I liked a lot. My spouse had the pork chop with grits and both were excellent. Desserts were the deconstructed lemon marangue pie and the Slice of Wye Oak: chocolate rolled up and hazelnut ice cream . Again both were very good. We plan to go again. They also allow corkage for $25 a bottle.
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Shannon
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow. Just wow. So many fascinatingly delicious dishes you'll never find anywhere else. The savory Parmesan cheesecake!!! The four-day-smoked beets with gruyere funnel cake ... !!!!?!!!! And the lightest, fluffiest mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese we've ever had in our entire lives! (I know even the POTATOES were memorable!!!!) The atmosphere was incredible, the staff was SUPER helpful in their recommendations of food and wine... All in all, a fantastically fabulous evening!!! Loved it.
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Erica
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was great, except the noise level. We had a hard time hearing the opposite side of the table even though we were in a corner booth with only 5 people.
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Wye Oak Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 439 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 57 times today

211 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Frederick
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Executive chef
Bryan Voltaggio
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.wyeoaktavern.com/
Phone number
(240) 931-1120

Wye Oak Tavern

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Chilled Seafood

Daily Oyster Selection$21.00

Shrimp and Grits Cocktail$22.00

Fluke Crudo$18.00

Visitation Platter$79.00

Appetizers & Salads

Coddies$17.00

Maryland Crab Cake$24.00

Savory Parmesan Cheesecake$18.00

Surryano Ham$21.00

Smoked Beet Pastrami$17.00

Cold Fried Chicken Liver Pate$18.00

Cheese Ravioli$22.00

Steak Tartare$19.00

House Salad$16.00

Baby Romaine$16.00

Seafood

Swordfish Piccata$36.00

Rockfish$34.00

Cedar Planked Salmon$32.00

Our Meats

45-Day Dry Aged Angus Prime Plus Shell Steak 16oz$89.00

45-Day Dry Aged Roseda Black Angus Ribeye 18oz$82.00

New York Strip 14oz$52.00

Filet Mignon 10oz$65.00

Grass Fed Prime Beef Ribeye 16oz$68.00

Pot Roast$48.00

Roasted Half Chicken$32.00

Smoked Pork Loin Chop$34.00

Tavern Burger$21.00

Prime Rib

Queen Cut Black Angus Beef Rib$68.00

Pastas & Side Dishes

Rigatoni$16.00

Macaroni$18.00

Shells & Cheese$10.00

Share, or We're Telling Mom

Broccoli Rabe$8.00

Mashed Potatoes$8.00

Asparagus$11.00

Beef Fat Fries$8.00

Spiced Sweet Potatoes$10.00

Creamed Spinach Gratin$9.00

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