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The Tasting Room

4.7
4.7
2731 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American, Wine Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (240) 379-7772

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Nate Johnson

  • 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 12 guests. Please call 240-379-7772 to make a reservation.

  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,731 people are saying

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Contemporary American

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  1. KelliS

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing service and meal at TR! Iceberg wedge with flank steak, crab dip and bacon cheeseburger were fabulous.
  2. JoanE

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome service and food. The cocktail menu is amazing. You won't be disappointed!
  3. Twyla

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Enjoyed our time there. Food was tasty and creative. Service just fine . Will definitely go again
  4. CarmenB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food. Everything clean the table, the salon, bathrooms.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All 3 of us ordered the filet, and they all came out cooked to perfection. Great experience, friendly service.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for our 15th anniversary. Warm reception, great service, and delicious food. I loved the Spanish Octopus
  7. Iceman

    Washington DC

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always get great service and food here. Cynthia and Marley always make us feel like family! Well run restaurant and professional staff that works as a team….
  8. FrankH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went on a wed night. Half price bottles of wine. The steak was awesome! Cooked perfect.
  9. Luvmybun313

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For my daughter’s 13th birthday (and several birthday previously) wanted to return to the Tasting Room. The experience this time was exceptional. The food was delicious, the service perfect and the atmosphere was phenomenal. Very very very highly recommended.
  10. AliceH

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful!
  11. LiviV

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Tasting Room is always a delight, which is why it is my go-to restaurant for special occasions. We celebrated our anniversary with them last night and everything was great! They even gave us a complimentary toast of champagne to celebrate our anniversary. Highly recommend!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Celebrated my birthday with my husband. We had an excellent waiter. My husband loved the Turkish meatball appetizer, he thought his lamb entree was okay but definitely not at all as good as the filet which is what I ordered. It was cooked to perfection (as usual) and had a delicious buttery and garlicky flavor and stayed hot. We both enjoyed our desserts. I had the cheesecake and I loved it but wish it had been colder. Greg had the molton butter cake and said it was tasty. My only complaint is the overpricing of the wine.
  13. Michael

    Baltimore

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the food and service was impeccable! However, with the increase in price of the filet, you would think a vegetable might come with it? Even 2-3 halved brussel sprouts would have been nice. Just saying…🤷🏼‍♂️
  14. Milano

    Washington DC

    387 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    387 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We were pleasantly surprised and will definitely be back
  15. Roxy

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch and fantastic cocktails. We had the lobster omelet and crab Benedict! Will visit again!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were absolutely exceptional!
  17. KarenG

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful lunch experience. Food, cocktails and service were outstanding. Thanks to Tom for helping us with selections, he's awesome!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food and attentive service, we will definitely be back.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When it comes to great drinks, delicious food and ambiance; the Tasting Room never fails to deliver!
  20. DMH23

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    I expected that for the price, the food would be better. I wasn't impressed with my dish especially given the cost. We had a friendly server, however she should have come around more quickly to get us drinks, take our food order, bring the check, etc.
  21. CindyL

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a first class experience!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service!
  23. Mole1sk

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Valentine’s Day Dinner Restaurant didn’t do anything special to recognize Valentine’s Day. Surprisingly it wasn’t very busy or crowded. Not sure why other than it was a Tuesday night. The prices are the highest in Frederick for fine dining. $75 for a Filet, $60 NY Strip, $16 Lobster Chowder plus sides starting at $10 each. The food was good and hot. Dining room noise level low. My wife and I weren’t wowed with the whole experience for the price paid. Would have though a manager or assistant would go around and check to see how things were going. May be pricing themselves out of the market.
  24. Ggatsby79

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dine with you several times a year. Appetizers, entrees and desserts are always superior and delicious. Outstanding service. Reasonable prices.
  25. TrishC

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The table next to us was very loud - but otherwise an excellent lunch and service was not rushed or slow. Just right.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Brunch with girlfriends celebrating my new home and belated birthday. We all enjoyed the crab dip and yummy praline cheesecake. The girls shared a Lobster Omelette and enjoyed it, but I did not enjoy the Steak and Eggs as much.
  27. ffowliv

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    The food was minimally seasoned, small portions for such high prices. The ingredients in the cocktails did not pair well together and did not taste good.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely meal for my wife’s birthday
  29. RyanD

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Service was great. The ambiance was nice. The food was just very average...not bad, but no real taste that would justify the prices paid for the evening.
  30. MelissaM

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere. Make sure you make reservations!
  31. MNDC345

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The pork cutlet was dry, mustard sauce overly horseradish y. The salmon salad was ordinary. The topping and arugula on the octopus didn’t really add anything and took away from the presentation. I have been to the Tasting Room before and had great food. Maybe just an off day.
  32. StormyandMaya

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, great cocktails, good wine advice, and creatively prepared food. I had halibut and my husband has duck. Really tasty.
  33. kmbeal

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Waitress very friendly and accepting. Was able switch my vegetable from Brussels sprouts (‘not one of my favorites) to spinach. Very quiet at 5;30.
  34. jerayray1

    Baltimore

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We hadn't been back in a while but were so glad we did. Kristen guided us through the Lunch menu and we landed on the Burrata and Fried Artichoke to start. Delicious is an understatement 😋. Our cocktails were equally yummy. Blood Orange martini and Barrel Aged Old Granddad Manhattan. We had a few before proceeding with the Bacon Cheese Burger and Hanger Steak Wedge. Both were satisfying and filling but we did have room for the Molten Butter cake. It was amazing!! Tom helped us finish our lunch with a cappuccino and a black martini, we highly recommend it. Kristen and Tom were extremely knowledgeable about the menu and made the afternoon special!
  35. KimS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Enjoyed a lovely brunch. The food and service was great.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was delicious and our waiter was very attentive and helpful with recommendations. Food was a bit pricey for the amount given but still tasty.
  37. Chas

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat immediately upon arrival. Service staff was extremely attentive as we were on a schedule. Food was wonderful to excellent. Will return soon.
  38. Anonymous

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Food was good, but not great considering price. Steak came out over cooked and had to be redone. Crab was a little over cooked as well.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never ever disappointed with the Tasting room. My number 1 request for all occasions.
  40. Michael

    Baltimore

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was incredible (Thank you Frankie!), and dinner is always amazing! Looking forward to next time…

FAQs

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

The Tasting Room is rated 4.7 stars by 2731 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today
Google Map for The Tasting Room

101 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Church Street

  • Neighborhood

    Frederick

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American, 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, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Nate Johnson

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • 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 12 guests. Please call 240-379-7772 to make a reservation.

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