At last count, Frederick County has a population of nearly 300.000 people and an estimated 1.9 million tourists a year, according to statistics. That boils down to a lot of people to feed, something the area’s restaurants, pubs and cafes provide in spectacular fashion. Pictured above is Modern Asia, 1306 W. Patrick St., Frederick.
Sushi Nomu, 4969 Westview Drive, showcases a blend of traditional sushi and innovative sushi rolls, prepared with attention to detail. Also a menu highlight are the restaurant’s ramen dishes and small plates for diners to share the deliciousness.
We continue our tradition of presenting the top food and drink offerings in Frederick county. Whether it’s a quick lunch or a special occasion dinner, you’ll find plenty of suggestions on these pages.
It’s no secret that if you want great food, come to Frederick, whether it’s grabbing a quick lunch, lingering over brunch on the weekend or having a night out on the town with dinner created by a celebrity chef.
The current success of the culinary scene comes on the heels of some unforgettable eateries from the past, starting with the dining room of the former Francis Scott Key Hotel at the corner of Court and West Patrick streets in Downtown Frederick.
In its prime, the hotel was the place for high society occasions as well as family meals, offering dishes that reflected American tastes at the time, such as cream of chicken soup, parsley potatoes, fruit cocktail and Waldorf salad. A menu for a special New Year’s dinner featured consume, roasted Maryland turkey with oyster dressing, French peas, mashed turnips, creamed hominy and hearts of lettuce with Russian dressing. Desserts were nothing like what we have on today’s menus, with offerings of mince pie, plum pudding and Charlotte Russe, a creamy concoction of mousse and either cake or lady fingers and a splash of whiskey.
Today, The FSK Hotel has been transformed into apartments, but the first floor still offers food and beverages with The Perfect Blend coffee shop, usually filled with clientele from the courthouse across
the street or those residing on the upper floors. The café even has a piano for anyone feeling the urge to sit down and play.
Having a Downtown hotel with a spectacular restaurant was resurrected with the recent opening of the Wye Oak Tavern in the Visitation Hotel, 211 E. Church St. The kitchen is helmed by celebrity chefs and brothers Bryan and Michael Voltaggio and features Mid-Atlantic fare including dry-aged steaks, handmade pasta, fresh seafood and local game meats.
Bryan Voltaggio first came on the Frederick restaurant scene with the opening of VOLT, 228 N. Market St., a place that was decidedly different from other local restaurants with its multiple courses
and innovative food pairings. Thatcher & Rye replaced VOLT and was followed by the Ordinary Hen. The restaurant is now 7th Sister Restaurant, the name referring to the sisters who once occupied the 1890s house that still maintains its historic charm.
Turning Point Inn, Urbana, a popular destination spanning 20 years before closing in 2002, also took advantage of its beautiful surroundings inside of a historic home, rivaled only by the kitchen’s fabulous lobster bisque.
And speaking of charming buildings, local restaurant history wouldn’t be complete without the mention of the former Gabriel’s French Provincial Inn, Ijamsville. Gabriel’s closed in 2010 after a run that started in 1968 when Guy Gabriel bought the property, later selling it in 1998 to the DeLawder family.
In addition to fine dining, the inn was noted for its beautiful location in the country with gardens and a building that was once a sanitarium, opened in 1896 “for the care and treatment of nervous and mental disease of women.” We’re suggesting that it could have all been solved by sitting down to a fabulous meal, and a glass of wine, gazing out at the flowers.
Frederick is fortunate to be close enough to the Chesapeake Bay to take advantage of the availability of fresh seafood. Favorite seafood places include Liberty Road Seafood and Steak, 10524 Liberty Road, operating for more than 40 years, JB Seafood, 308 Main St., Myersville, with its motto, “from the shore to your door,” and Ragin’ Reef, 506 E. Church St., a Maryland seafood place with a slightly Southern twist.
Avery’s Maryland Grille, 9009 Baltimore Road, has daily and all-you-can-eat specials and strives to “serve it up Maryland style.” They are located in
the spot where the landmark Jug Bridge Seafood operated for many years, including during the first George Bush administration when the president and his entourage stopped in for dinner.
Frederick’s First Pizza
Ernest “Ernie” Nasher, who owned and operated Ernie’s Italian Kitchen at 1818 Rosemont Ave. for 40 years and lived to be 101, is credited with bringing pizza to Frederick. According to The Frederick News-Post
a native of Austria, came to the United States on vacation with his family in 1913 and was forced to stay when World War I broke out.
Nasher moved from New York to Frederick in 1938 and worked in a dress shop. But dining became his calling, and he opened the Pizza Shop on East Patrick Street, thought to be Frederick’s first pizza restaurant. Thanks in large part to Hood College students, it took off. In 1967, Nasher opened Ernie’s Italian Kitchen with he and his daughter, Rosalind, running it until it was sold in 1995. The restaurant is now home to Fetch Thrift Shop.
With a fried chicken reputation second to none, and a finely chopped coleslaw with the perfect combination of celery salt, vinegar and mayonnaise on the side, Watson’s Carry Out on West Patrick
Watson family moved the business a number of years ago to 4000 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, where everything tastes just like you remember.
At 489 W. Patrick St., near the old Watson’s, is another Frederick landmark, Gladchuk Brothers, where you can enjoy classics including homestyle pot roast, pork schnitzel and deep-fried Chesapeake Bay oysters that come in an order large enough to take leftovers home for lunch the next day. Gladchuk’s is also known for its house-made desserts, from lemon meringue pie to bread pudding.
While we’re in the neighborhood, let’s stop at China Garden, 506 W. Patrick St., located in a spot once occupied by everything from a burger joint to an ice cream parlor. It wasn’t until China Garden moved in that the location stopped being a game of revolving restaurants. It has been operating for 37 years, curtailed several years ago by a fire, but back better than ever.
tional Frederick favorite with steaks that are handcut and trimmed daily, and a chef that uses fresh produce from the restaurant garden. The owners are involved in a green initiative including recycling, food composting and using electricity produced 100 percent by wind energy.
As West Patrick becomes better known as the Golden Mile, the Barbara Fritchie Restaurant, home of taste-tempters such as turkey dinners, country ham and a revolving case with chocolate custard and banana cream to a variety of fruit pies—all homemade—is still being lamented after closing on Jan. 1, 2018, after 107 years. It was turned into a used car business.
The Premier Food Truck
With Frederick’s proliferation in recent years of breweries, distilleries and vineyards, a natural off-
Further up West Patrick Street, at 996, you can’t miss the Red Horse Steakhouse with its iconic horse statue standing out front.
Locally owned and operated since 1968, the current owners are brothers Ken and Roy Bromfield, who started out at the restaurant when they were in high school. The restaurant continues to be a tradi-
from lobster rolls to grilled cheese sandwiches, barbecue and burgers, as well as ethnic fare. But before all those trucks, there was a converted school bus, painted brown, with a tiny kitchen inside and a few seats, known as Scotty’s Bus. No sign was plastered on the side; the bus was that well known.
Raymond Scott, who died in 2020 at the age of 84, started his cooking career in the late 1950s working
with others, but in 1961 went out on his own, equipped with a hot dog sauce that was the stuff of legends. According to local lore, a Fort Detrick scientist once tested a smear of it in the lab to try and unlock the recipe because Scotty refused to give it out. He did give out advice, however, saying, “Good food is not cheap. Cheap food is not good.”
To many long-time residents, the former Province Restaurant, 131 N. Market St., stands out for its seafood salad, well-crafted entrees and a dessert tray passed around by the staff that was impossible to ignore. The best seats were at the back of the house where a beautiful garden could be enjoyed through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Downtown, especially the Market Street corridor, has had a series of various restaurants over the decades. Cacique, 26 N. Market, home to a Spanish and Mexican menu, once served Italian food as DiFrancesco’s and before that was a French restaurant, Chez Maggie. The Tasting Room, 101 N. Market St., with its European cuisine, was once Kyoko’s, a Japanese restaurant and at one time there was a Cajun place called the Louisiana Purchase dishing out gumbo and jambalaya.
Mainstays on that stretch of street include Brewer’s Alley, 124 N. Market St., Frederick County’s original brewpub, serving distinctive brews and culinary creations. Snagging a table on the patio guarantees amazing people watching.
Turn the corner off of Market Street to 111 E. Patrick St. and Cucina Massi, where embellishments over the years include a bar worthy of any gathering after work, as well as a back patio that makes you think you’re in Italy. Well-made cocktails and rave-inducing food are standard in this restaurant that for years was previously known as Nido’s.
The pubs in the neighborhood are all reminiscent of the classic TV show Cheers, “where everyone knows your name.” Wags, 24 S. Market St., located in a cozy basement space, has won so many accolades for serving the best burger in town that they’ve stopped counting. A classic Irish pub can be found at both Magoo’s Pub & Eatery, 1-A W. 2nd St., or Bushwaller’s, 209 N. Market St. But don’t wait for St. Patrick’s Day; there’s fun, good food, drink and sometimes an Irish band, to be had at any time. And the staff at Magoo’s even wears kilts.
A nod to the Irish also needs to be paid to the former Shamrock Restaurant in Thurmont that closed in December 2018 after 57 years. It was a favorite for locals as well as travelers on U.S. 15, causing streams of tears when the owners retired.
Sunny Side Up
Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day and through the years local cooks and chefs have
obliged. When you were especially ravenous, you might have headed to Thurmont’s Cozy Restaurant’s buffet with all manner of deliciousness, including the crispiest scrapple around. The Cozy embraced its proximity to the presidential retreat, Camp David, entertaining journalists and government folks and putting together a museum at the site. It closed in 2014 after 85 years in
business, but there’s still the nearby Mountain Gate Family Restaurant that serves breakfast anytime.
The Village Restaurant, a Downtown landmark since the 1940s, operated on North Market Street, famous for its light and fluffy pancakes, omelets and other breakfast foods, as well as a friendly waitstaff. The Village relocated to East Patrick Street in a spot now occupied by Café Nola, a charming bistro with breakfast and lunch options.
Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Airways Inn at Frederick Municipal Airport, 310 Aviation Way, with a bevy of egg selections, home fries, pancakes and waffles, plus eggs benedict. Just as good as the food and friendly service is the location on the edge of the tarmac where you can watch planes take off and land.
If trains are more to your liking, there’s Beans in the Belfry, 122 W. Potomac St., in the railroad city of Brunswick. Located in a 1910 former church building, the café serves organic fair-trade coffee along with its freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are
towpath along the Potomac River.
Time Marches On
The Frederick food scene over the past few decades has undergone a dramatic shift, welcoming new foods from around the world. We now have several
restaurants serving African dishes, including Jollof on Point, 452 Prospect Blvd., and countless sources for Thai food as well as other Asian eateries. We have Hinzi’s Kitchen 503 N. East St., a Pakistani restaurant, and Gogi Go Korean BBQ at 1003 W. Patrick St. We have Indian restaurants and vegetarian restaurants such as Hippy Chick Hummus, 237 N. Market St. Middle Eastern fare is available for local enjoyment and even our smaller communities have places for Italian, Asian and Mexican food.
As we celebrate this abundance, we continue to fondly recall the unique places of the past, like the Peter Pan Inn in Urbana with its peacocks roaming the property and its art-deco furnishings. Folks would drive up from Washington, D.C., for the famous Sunday dinners at the restaurant that graced us from the 1920s to the 1980s.
The Dan-Dee Restaurant, located on old U.S. 40 at the edge of Frederick, was a throw back to a time when family style was all the rage. The Dan-Dee is especially remembered for its relish tray that was presented prior to the main course, complete with pickled beets and other goodies to whet your appetite. Across the county in New Market was Mealey’s Restaurant, another landmark to history as well as the go-to spot for special occasions.
Perhaps winning the award for the best name was the former Chat and Chew restaurant on East Patrick Street with its stuffed pork chops, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, along with a Christmas tree that stood lighted in the dining room all year long.
FREDERICK COUNTY DINING CHOICES
$ entrées $8 and under • $$ entrées $8-$15 • $$$ entrées $15 and over
10 Tavern
10 E. Main St., Thurmont. 301-271-7422. Classic all-American cuisine. $
Agave 137 Tequila Bar & Kitchen
137 N. Market St, Frederick. 240-439-4367. Best margaritas, tacos and entertainment on Market St. $$
Airways Inn
310 Aviation Way, Frederick. 301-228-2100. Sandwiches, salads and more. Adjacent to airport. $
A.K.A. Friscos
4632 Wedgewood Blvd., Frederick. 301-698-0018. Upbeat sandwich shop also offering house-roasted meats, salads and potatoes. $$
Aleko’s Village Café
4304 Old National Pike, Middletown. 301-371-3500. Greek, vegetarian and vegan specialties, subs and salads. $
Anchor Bar
5605 Spectrum Dr., Frederick. 240-651-5580. Home of the Original Buffalo Wing. $$
Antrim 1844 Smokehouse Restaurant
30 Trevanion Road, Taneytown. 410-756-6812. Open daily for dinner. French-American cuisine. Reservations required. $$$
Atlantic Grille
3531 John Simmons St., Suite D-05, Urbana. 301-810-5220. American steak and seafood restaurant. $-$$$
Ayoka African Cusine
100 W. Patrick St., Suite M, Frederick. 240-626-1801. Enjoy a taste of authentic African dishes. $$
Beans & Bagels
49 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-620-2165. Light breakfasts and lunches. $
Beans & Dreams
203 E. Main St., C, Middletown. 240-490-7070. Café and coffee shop. $
Beef ‘n Buns ‘n Paradise
1448 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-898-2075. Big burgers and great ice cream selections. $
Belles’ Sports Bar & Grill
1202 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-696-9623. Great ribs and other American fare. $
Bellisario’s Pizza
934 N. East St., Frederick. 301-662-9233. Sauce and dough made fresh daily. $$
Bentztown
6 S. Bentz St., Frederick. 301-301-8430. Southern fare. $$-$$$
Big Papi’s
5711 Industry Lane, Frederick. 240-651-5969. Authentic Mexican dishes. $-$$
Black Hog BBQ & Bar
118 S. Market St., Frederick. 301-662-9090.
221 Shorebird St., Frederick. 301-662-9600. 3323 Worthington Blvd., Urbana. 240-699-0070. 100 Middletown Pkwy, Middletown. 240-490-8147. Specializing in various styles of barbecue. $$
Bollinger’s Restaurant and Uncle Dirtys Brew Works
210 N. Church St., Thurmont. 301-668-1522. Home-cooked meals, fresh baked pies, cakes and desserts. $$-$$$
Bonefish Grill
1305 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-271-3500. Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails. $$$
Brewer’s Alley
124 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-631-0089. Contemporary American regional cuisine and microbrewery. $$
Buffalo Wild Wings
210 Shorebird St., Frederick. 301-662-1333. Chicken wings, sandwiches and other family fare. $
Bushwaller’s
209 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-695-6988. Irish fare in an attractive pub setting. $$-$$$
The Buzz Café
11801 Fingerboard Road, Suite 3, Monrovia. 301-865-4900. Scratch bakery and café that features breakfast and lunch items as well as custom cakes and goodies. $-$$
Cacique
26 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-695-2756. Fine Spanish and Mexican cuisine. $$-$$$
Café Bueno
255 E. 4th St. 301-620-8858. Authentic Mexican food. Burritos a favorite. $-$$
927 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-663-3416. Organic fare and vegetarian specialties, takeout. $
The Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain
23900 Old Hundred Road, Dickerson. 301-349-5100. Fine dining at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain. $$$
Crabapples Delicatessen
101 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-694-0208. Traditional New York–style deli. $
Cucina Massi
111 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-624-1052. Italian and more. Small plate appetizers to share. $$-$$$
Cugino Forno
1705 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-835-9575. Neapolitan pizza. $$
The Derby Restaurant and Bar 83 W. Main St., New Market. 301-865-2222. Casual familyfriendly spin using locally grown produce and ingredients. Full bar. $$
1700 Kingfisher Drive, Frederick. 301-898-2027. 5100 Buckeystown Pike, #194, Frederick. 301-668-6301. A variety of hot gourmet sub sandwiches. Dine in, takeout and catering available. $
Flaming Grill & Buffet
1003 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-664-3388. Chinese, Japanese and American cuisine. $-$$
Frederick Coffee Company & Café
100 N. East St., Frederick. 301-698-0039. Coffee specialties, light fare and weekend entertainment. $
Frederick Social 50 Citizens Way, Frederick. 240-629-8525. Brew pub and cafe. $$
Frederick Soups
124 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Homemade comfort food and soups. $-$$
The Garage 440 Prospect Blvd., Frederick. 240-344-5340. Wood-fired pizza, appetizers, sandwiches, salads and locally brewed beers. $-$$
Gladchuk Bros. Restaurant
489 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-662-7750. Hearty international fare. $$$
Glory Days Grill
1305 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-696-1112. American grill with a sports theme. $-$$$
Gogi Go Korean BBQ
1003 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-846-9888. Korean barbecue. $$-$$$
1043 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 240-629-8008. Authentic Mexican food. $$
Lazy Fish
10 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-695-9656. Asian sushi bistro. $-$$$
Ledo Pizza
490-1 Prospect Blvd., Frederick. 301-663-9800.
1293 Riverbend Way, Frederick. 301-694-0050. 3303 Worthington Blvd., Urbana. 240-699-0303. Pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches in a casual setting. $-$$
Liberty Road Seafood & Steak 10524 Liberty Road, Frederick. 301-898-3181. Home of the largest crab in Frederick County. Open all year round. $$$
Long Shot’s
5400 Holiday Drive, Frederick. (inside the Clarion Hotel). 301-694-7500.
Starters, salad, sandwhiches, BBQ, full bar. $$ -$$$
Modern Asia
1306 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-732-5193. A wide array of authentic Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai food. $$
Los Amigos
205 Frederick Road, Thurmont. 301-271-8888. Mexican food with specials through the week. $$
Lucky Corner Restaurant 5100 Buckeystown Pike, Suite 174, Frederick. 301-360-5913. Vietnamese grill and noodle restaurant. $$
Madrones
7810 Worman’s Mill Road #J, Frederick. 240-439-4010. Traditional American steak and seafood. $$-$$$
The Main Cup 14 W. Main St., Middletown. 301-371-4433. Casual café and coffeehouse. $-$$$
Manalù Italian Restaurant 5227 Presidents Court, Frederick. 240-578-4831. Authentic Italian restaurant serving traditional foods in a warm and cozy atmosphere. $$-$$$
Mangia e Bevi
Turning Point Center, 8927-J Fingerboard Road, Urbana. 301-874-0338. Italian comfort food at a good value. $-$$$
Mariachi Restaurant
5854 Urbana Pike, Frederick. 301-418-6367. Fine Spanish and Mexican cuisine. $$
Matsutake Sushi and Steak 5225 Buckeystown Pike (Westview Promenade), Frederick. 301-631-5060. Hibachi and Japanese cuisine. $-$$$
May’s 5640 Urbana Pike, Frederick. 301-662-4233. Home-cooked meals, crabs. $$
Mayta’s Peruvian Cuisine
5010 Buckeytown Pike, Suite 148, Frederick. 301-732-4441. Fresh, authentic Peruvian cuisine. Serving lunch and dinner. Catering available. $-$$$
Miyako
1005 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-620-0024. Sushi, noodles, Japanese steak house, specialty cocktails. $$$
506 E. Church St., Frederick. 240-815-5438. A casual seafood restaurant with top quality fresh food, affordable prices, and unmatched service. $-$$$
The Red Horse
996 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-663-3030. A Frederick institution for great steaks and seafood. $$$
Red Lobster
1020 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-846-9474. Fresh seafood. $$
Rice Thai Bistro 181-C Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick. 301-329-5199. Journey through the vibrant flavors of Thailand. $$
Ricci Restaurant 1021 Mill Pond Road, Frederick. 240-578-4273. Restaurant and wine bar offering tasty Italian dishes, wood-fired pizza and steak. $$
Roasthouse Pub 5700 Urbana Pike, Frederick. 301-418-6098. Craft beer, American fusion bistro. $$
Rosati’s Pizza 911 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-694-4650. Chicago-style pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads. $$
Rube’s Crab Shack 17308 N. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 301-447-4116. All-you-can-eat seafood, dinner menu, lunch, full-service bar and carryout. $-$$$
Sabor DE Cuba
9 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-663-1036. Cuban cuisine. $$
Santa Rosa Restaurant 107 Baughmans Lane, Frederick. 301-662-9348. Salvadorean and Mexican food. $-$$
Sapporo II
5 W. Church St.., Frederick. 240-815-7079. Fine Japanese and Korean dining. $-$$$
Magoo’s Pub & Eatery
1-A W. 2nd St., Frederick. 301-378-2237. Traditional American steak and seafood. $$-$$$
DINING CHOICES
Schroyer’s Tavern
Maryland National Golf Club, 8836 Hollow Road, Middletown. 301-371-0000. Contemporary American cuisine. $$$
7th Sister 228 N Market St., Frederick. 240-332-3186. Menu is built on costal flavors, seasonal ingredients and small creative flourishes that surprise and comfort all at once. $$-$$$
Showroom
882 N. East St., Frederick. 301-835-7628. Modern American diner with menu designed by celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio. $$-$$$
120 Frederick Road, Suites B&C, Thurmont. 301-271-2858. Chinese, Thai, Japanese, sushi bar, Asian fusion, dine in, carryout, catering. $-$$
South Mountain Creamery
50 Citizen’s Way, Ste. 101, Frederick. 301-383-8790. We take your favorite sweet and savory treats to a whole new level. Sweet: sundaes, milkshakes, and more. Savory: Farm-fresh pizzas, made from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. $-$$
South Market Sandwich Co. 105 S. Market St., Frederick. 240-651-3797. A quaint, gourmet sandwich shop. $$
Starvin Marvin Pizzeria and Subs
6942 Crestwood Blvd., Frederick. 301-695-7827. New York–style pizza, Philadelphia cheesesteaks and more. $
Sumittra Thai
12 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-668-2303. Thai favorites including satay, pad thai and garden rolls. $-$$
5267 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. 301-732-7705. Known for dumplings with a variety of fillings. $$
Up On Market Bistro
301 N. Market St., Frederick. 240-831-4847. Charming restaurant/ bistro offering full service breakfast, lunch and dinner. Uniqueness and variety with a touch of elegance. $-$$$
Valley Grill Sports Bar
Hollow Creek Golf Club, 50 Glenbrook Drive, Middletown. 301-371-0400. Contemporary American cuisine. $-$$
Wag’s
24 S. Market St., Frederick. 301-694-8451. Classic hamburgers and fries. $
White Rabbit Gastropub 18 Market Space, Frederick. 240-651-1952. Craft beer house serving high-end beer and food. $-$$ Wilcom’s Inn 11234 Fingerboard Road, Monrovia. 301-798-8686. Iconic local landmark. International steakhouse and sports bar. $-$$
The Wine Kitchen on the Creek 150 Caroll Creek Way, Ste. 160, Frederick. 301-663-6968. Wine bar with American bistro fare. $$
Zi Pani Café Bistro
177A Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick. 301-620-1932. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casual dining with full bar. $-$$
FREDERICK COUNTY
Maryland has more than 1,400 acres of grapes being turned into wine. Frederick County is front and center with many vineyards located here. The county is also home to a growing number of breweries and distilleries, many relying on local growers to provide ingredients to make their products special and in many cases award-winning. Visit www. homegrownfrederick.com to view a map of locations.
ATTABOY BARREL HOUSE
24 S. Wisner St., Frederick www.attaboybarrelhouse.com
ATTABOY BEER CO.
400 Sagner Ave., Suite 400, Frederick www.attaboybeer.com
BLACK ANKLE VINEYARDS
14463 Black Ankle Road, Mount Airy www.blackankle.com
BREWER’S ALLEY
124 N. Market St., Frederick www.brewers-alley.com
CATOCTIN BREEZE VINEYARD
15010 Roddy Road, Thurmont www.catoctinbreeze.com
CELEBRATION CELLARS WINERY
9831 Fox Road, Frederick www.celebrationcellars winery.com
DRAGON DISTILLERY
1341 Hughes Ford Road, Suite 108, Frederick www.dragondistillery.com
ELK RUN VINEYARDS 15113 Liberty Road, Mount Airy www.elkrun.com
FORDHAM LEE DISTILLERY 6776 Burkittsville Road, Middletown www.fordhamleedistillery.com
FREY’S BREWING COMPANY 8601 Mapleville Road, Mount Airy www.freysbrewing.com
HIDDEN HILLS FARM AND VINEYARD
7550 Green Valley Road, Frederick www.hiddenhillsfarmand vineyard.com
IDIOM BREWING CO.
340 E. Patrick St., Suite 104, Frederick www.idiombrewing.com
THE KOMBUCHA LADY 9750 Appolds Road Rocky Ridge www.thekombuchalady.com
LINGANORE WINECELLARS
13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy www.linganorewines.com
LINKS BRIDGE VINEYARDS
8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont www.linksbridgevineyards.com
LOEW VINEYARDS
14001 Liberty Road, Mount Airy www.loewvineyards.net
In true Maryland tradition, Avery’s Maryland Grille serves up steaming blue crabs and all your seafood favorites in a casual, family-friendly setting. Whether it’s the rhythmic crack of mallets or the mouthwatering aroma of Old Bay seasoning, every visit is a feast for the senses.
Avery’s fires up wood-grilled steaks, tender ribs,
Crabs, crab legs, crab cakes, oysters, shrimp, and wood-grilled steaks
snow crab legs, and oysters prepared three ways—plus sandwiches, soups, salads, and hearty sides to satisfy every appetite. Carryout catering platters are also a local favorite.
With two full-service bars, lively dining room, sun-
Tue-Thu 3pm-9pm, Fri 3pm-10pm, Sat noon-10pm, Sun noon-9pm
Proudly serving Irish and American Comfort Dishes for over 40 YEARS in a casual, warm, inviting amosphere. A fresh new approach on modern comfort cuisine, 18 of the world’s finest drafts including four Irish beers, over 100 whiskeys, and live music
four nights a week. We have something for everyone. Our great customer service sets us apart and we have been dubbed the community living room; proudly serving the heart of Downtown Frederick since 1981.
Local neighborhood spot. Secret Garden, White Pizza, Penne Black and Blue.
CUCINA MASSI
Wed-Thu 4 pm-9 pm, Fri 11:30am-9:30pm, Sat 11:30am-9:3pm, Sun 11:30am - 8pm
111 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, Maryland 21701
Fresh and Delicious Italian Cuisine
From handcrafted pasta to signature cocktails, Cucina Massi brings authentic Italian flavor and vibrant atmosphere to the heart of downtown Frederick. They have 3 dining rooms, a large covered patio and a private upstairs event space. The staff is friendly and attentive, providing fabulous service. Offering good sized portions at
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FRATELLI’S ITALIAN & SEAFOOD
Authentic Italian Cuisine
Choose from our wide array of appetizers and entrées and savor our homemade pasta, seafood, chicken and much more. Enjoy endless salad and homemade bread sticks. Indulge your thirst
with Classical Chianti, Lambrusco, or any of the fine wines at Fratelli’s or enjoy an Espresso Martini. For dessert, try our special homemade cheesecake or Tiramisu.
More than 35 years of pizza heaven
The margherita—sauce, mozzarella and basil on a light and crispy crust
Sun-Thu 11:30am-9pm Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm
HOURS LOCALE
1035 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21702
IL FORNO PIZZERIA
Best Thing to Come Out of a 900-Degree Oven
Voted BOF Pizza 9 years in a row! With more than a quarter of a century of making people happy with their pizza, Il Forno is definitely doing it right with a constantly evolving menu and consistently friendly service. Using wood-burning ovens—they had to add a second one when demand went through the roof—Il Forno uses a tangy, slightly sweet tomato sauce made in-house paired with a hand-tossed crust that emerges from the oven light and crispy with just the proper amount of char. Gluten-free and cauliflower crusts are also an option, as well as individual-sized pies. Toppings run the gamut from Hawaiian to vegetarian to “Carnivore’s Dream,” a blend of pepperoni, sausage ham, and meatballs on that amazing crust.
In addition to pizza that consistently wins Frederick
Magazine’s annual “Best of Frederick” contest, the restaurant also has an array of soups, salads, pasta, pounded chicken tenders and wings, sandwiches, wraps and subs. Pasta dishes include pasta calamari, cheese ravioli and shrimp scampi. Sandwiches, most served on a ciabatta roll, include pesto chicken salad and Italian cold cut. “You Name It” is the title for one of the subs, with diners calling the shots with the filling choices.
On nice days the restaurant’s patio is filled with customers and in addition to enjoying your food in the large dining room there is also delivery to home and workplace.
We have expanded AGAIN. This time we have added a brand new taproom featuring Vanish Farmwoods Brewery craft beers. The perfect space for large groups, events and parties.
JOJO’S RESTAURANT & TAP HOUSE
Tap House Meets Upper Casual Dining
JoJo’s Restaurant & Tap House offers a unique new-American style dining experience. Enjoy casual dining with family and friends in our dining room. Exposed brick and floor-to-ceiling windows make for a relaxed setting to dine and watch the happenings on East Patrick Street. On the Tap House side, JoJo’s offers over 26 beers on tap and a full bar
offering our full menu, rotating specials and a late night munchie menu. For private events, reserve our semi-private dining room. Perfect for rehearsal dinners and bridal shows, to corporate meetings and cocktail parties, JoJo and her team will work with you to make your event special for your guests, effortless for you, and memorable for everyone.
Mon-Tue
Wed-Thu 11am-12am, Fri-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-12am 16-18 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, 21701
For more than 7 years, Modern Asia Restaurant & Bar has been serving Frederick authentic Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai Cuisine. It’s no wonder that Modern Asia has become the go-to place for Asian cuisine in Frederick! Not only is the food delicious and the portions generous, the service at Modern Asia is exceptional. Modern Asia offers a wide selection of lunch specials through the week, and a great happy hour menu of
delicious appetizers and excellent cocktails like their Ginger Martini. Modern Asia’s signature dishes include Teriyaki Atlantic Salmon, Luc Lac Steak, Hong Kong Style Roast Duck and more. Their extensive menu is sure to please!
Dine-in, carry-out or order online for delivery via Door Dash. Modern Asia offers catering for all your special occasions whether at home or at work.
THE RED HORSE
More than Just a Restaurant
The Red Horse is a classic American steakhouse known for its warm, inviting atmosphere, traditional charm and professional wait staff. It offers a cozy dining experience with a menu featuring aged choice beef steaks, and fresh
seafood. The Red Horse also offers banquet space on the restaurant’s lower level and is complete with its own full bar, separate entrance, and restrooms. This is the perfect space for receptions, business meetings and dinners.
RAGE
classic Italy meets local charm— with a hug House-made pastas, seasonal ingredients, and elegant plating make every dish feel special
SALT & VINE
HOURS
Monday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
LOCALE
3308 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, Coming Soon: 51 S Market St, Frederick, MD 21701 Along Carroll Creek
Green Ridge Hospitality
Nestled in the heart of Olney within the beloved Historic Olney House, Salt & Vine is an upscale Italian restaurant rooted in tradition and elevated by an unwavering commitment to hospitality. Guided by the values of togetherness, warmth, and genuine care, we invite you to experience a dining atmosphere that feels both refined and familiar—like coming home.
Chef Thomas Zippelli draws from his traditional Italian upbringing to craft a menu that artfully blends classic flavors with contemporary finesse. From our signature house-made pastas to seasonal dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients, each plate
is a celebration of heritage, heart, and honest culinary craftsmanship.
We’re proud to share that Salt & Vine is expanding our story with the opening of a second location in the vibrant heart of downtown Frederick, Maryland. This new home carries forward the soul of Salt & Vine—our warm ambiance, handmade dishes, and heartfelt service—while introducing our signature hospitality to a new community.
Whether you're joining us in Olney or Frederick, we welcome you to savor every bite, raise a glass, and create lasting memories around the table. At Salt & Vine, every guest is family—and every meal, a celebration.
