The Tasting Room

Name: The Tasting Room
Address: 101 North Market Street, Frederick, MD, United States, 21701
Telephone: (240) 379-7772
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (3103)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

101 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

Established in 2001, The Tasting Room restaurant and wine bar has earned a reputation as a modern American force in the Frederick area. Situated in the heart of Frederick's historic district, The Tasting Room captures the energy of Market St. with floor to ceiling windows and a 180˚ panoramic view. Fresh local ingredients, seasonal menu changes, Frederick's best wine & cocktail lists, friendly/professional service, and countless regional awards set the standard for dining in our beautiful little city.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(240) 379-7772
Website
http://www.trrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Shaun Fritts
Catering
We offer our menu to-go, but do not offer offsite catering.
Private party facilities
The largest party we are able to accommodate is 10 guests except for a full restaurant buyout. Please call 240-379-7772 for any reservation larger than 6 guests.

Location
101 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Neighborhood
Frederick
Cross street
Church Street
Parking details
There is a large public lot only a block away (Church Street Garage) located at 17 East Church Street and ample off-street parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Tuna Crudo$16.00
jalapeño relish | kosho aioli | gooseberry | peanut | kosho dressing
Spanish Octopus$16.00
lamb merguez | castelvetrano olive | chili oil | almond | salsa verde
Kofte$15.00
turkish meatballs | tzatziki | tabbouleh | sumac onion | pita
PEI Mussels$14.00
gooseberry-coconut curry | fresno chile | chili oil | focaccia
Burrata$18.00
roasted tomato | arugula salsa | castelvetrano olive | eggplant | fennel
Crab Dip$18.00
jumbo lump crab | aged cheddar | old bay | crostini
Crispy Artichokes$13.00
amba-tahina | pomegranate | pickled turnips
Lobster Chowder$20.00
sherry | roasted corn | potato | cream
Gazpacho$13.00
strawberry | honey yogurt | almond | basil | scallion oil
Panko Shrimp$19.00
mirin dipping sauce
House Salad$10.00
mixed greens | fresh vegetables | parmigiano | croutons | red wine vin.
Caesar Salad$10.00
romaine | croutons | white anchovy | parmigiano

Entrées

Sea Scallops$43.00
curried parsnip purée | broccolini | fried sunchoke | pomegranate
Short Rib$49.00
roasted carrot | potato pavé | charred onion | spinach gremolata | veal jus
Duck$44.00
breast & confit thigh | cranberry hoisin | salsify | bacon | spinach | kale
Shrimp Étouffée$32.00
cajun spices | andouille sausage | jasmine rice | scallion
Rack of Lamb$50.00
artichoke couscous | snap pea | pistachio | preserved lemon yogurt | date glaze
Tagliatelle$28.00
kale pesto | shiitake | sundried tomato | goat cheese | pine nuts
Filet Mignon$74.00
10 oz. | center cut | potatoes au gratin | sauce béarnaise
Chilean Sea Bass$45.00
tomato curry | chick pea | fingerling potato | hearts of palm
Crab Cakes$41.00
potato pavé | asparagus | tartar sauce

Sides

Brussels Sprouts$10.00
bacon | sherry vinaigrette | pine nuts
Lobster Whipped Potatoes$20.00
chive butter
Cremini Mushrooms$10.00
brown butter | shallots | thyme | garlic
Fingerling Potatoes$8.00
romesco | harissa chermoula | chive

What 3,103 people are saying

The Tasting Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maryland - DC Suburbs
Best Service
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Innovative
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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
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Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Tasting Room in Frederick is a prime dining destination, celebrated for its "imaginative and tasty" menu. Guests rave about its "exceptional" service, "outstanding" food, and delightful ambiance. Signature dishes like lobster mashed potatoes and scallops consistently impress. Ideal for special occasions, the restaurant ensures a memorable dining experience.

3,103 Reviews

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Allen VIP
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Too much noise, very loud almost impossible to have a conversation. Too much noise for a fine dining restaurant.
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Skip
Washington, D.C. Area43 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I have always enjoyed wonderful meals at The Tasting Room in frederick. The menu is imaginative and tasty. The Tasting Room has always been recognized as the prime dining experience in Frederick Maryland.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
4.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We have been here several times and the experience has been exceptional. On this occasion the service and food was not to the expectations we had. One meal seemed underdone. We got the manager but we felt she was justifying the dish rather than understanding our POV.and taking action. Not a big fan of underdone pork, even if it was meant to be that way. There could have been a better outcome. Also, when I asked about a wine, the sommelier did not come to the table but advised the waitress that they did not know about the wine - hum, you sell a wine (not cheap) and you don't know about it and can't even come to the table?? Well, it was early in the week and perhaps they did not have the A team on that night?
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Mark VIP
Southwest Florida3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mussels appetizer was fantastic. Scallops perfectly prepared and the Stone Bass with a mushroom sauce was excellent. Service was good and timely, and we were seated at a window at our request after smaller table was unsatisfactory.
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Donna
Greater Boston25 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Tasting Room never disappoints. The food was amazing, we ordered the PEI mussels for a starter, delicious, dinner consisted of Scallops with Brussel sprouts and Boar with savory bread pudding, both dishes amazing! And for dessert we ordered the butter cake with homemade ice cream, also wonderful. Our server Cynthia was very attentive and friendly. Thank you Tasting Room for another wonderful “Anniversary Dinner”.
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Woodson
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The meal was excellent, the fillet mignon, potatoes au gratin, Cava wine, Caesar Salad, the bread and desert were all delicious. Our waitress and the rest of the staff did an excellent job.. Last but not least, the food was served in a timely manner, hot things were hot and the cold were cold. We will certainly be dining at the Tasting Room again.
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Joyee
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service but the table next to us was super noisy if it was a little quieter it woulda been preferred
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Jason
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First of all, our server was Jessica and she was excellent! Our drinks, appetizer and meal were outstanding. The lobster mashed potatoes are a longstanding dish at The Tasting Room and they did not disappoint, we shared a dish and it was plenty. The chicory salad was fresh and the combination of ingredients was just right. Our main course, the scallops and stone bass were perfectly prepared and fresh, absolutely delicious. We ended with a fantastic, refreshing dessert. This was for our anniversary and complimentary glass of champagne were provided, a very nice treat! We will definitely be returning!
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Bob
Washington, D.C. Area24 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There are many great restaurants in Frderick, but for food quality and ambience, The Tasting Room is the best. Never had a bad meal here Consistently outstanding!
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Amanda
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent experience at The Tasting Room! Each member of staff wished us a happy anniversary and was incredibly accommodating. They were also very knowledgeable about the menu, pairings, and substitutions. The food and drinks were phenomenal in quality and taste. We absolutely recommend it!
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FAQs

The Tasting Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (240) 379-7772.

The Tasting Room is rated 4.8 stars by 3103 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

101 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701

Additional information

Cross street
Church Street
Neighborhood
Frederick
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is a large public lot only a block away (Church Street Garage) located at 17 East Church Street and ample off-street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Shaun Fritts
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.trrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(240) 379-7772
Catering
We offer our menu to-go, but do not offer offsite catering.
Private party facilities
The largest party we are able to accommodate is 10 guests except for a full restaurant buyout. Please call 240-379-7772 for any reservation larger than 6 guests.

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The Tasting Room

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About this restaurant

Additional information

50 Washington DC Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Filet Mignon

Salmon Caesar

Lobster Chowder

Starters

Tuna Crudo$16.00

Spanish Octopus$16.00

Kofte$15.00

PEI Mussels$14.00

Burrata$18.00

Crab Dip$18.00

Crispy Artichokes$13.00

Lobster Chowder$20.00

Gazpacho$13.00

Panko Shrimp$19.00

House Salad$10.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Entrées

Sea Scallops$43.00

Short Rib$49.00

Duck$44.00

Shrimp Étouffée$32.00

Rack of Lamb$50.00

Tagliatelle$28.00

Filet Mignon$74.00

Chilean Sea Bass$45.00

Crab Cakes$41.00

Sides

Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Lobster Whipped Potatoes$20.00

Cremini Mushrooms$10.00

Fingerling Potatoes$8.00

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