Downtown Frederick Eateries, Breweries, and Distilleries

Ratings are as seen by Guests and list is in order of walking time from Hollerstown Hill B&B 

 

High End Tasting

++++Volt – 13 Min. 228 N Market (301) 696-8658 http://www.voltrestaurant.com/ , an experience Tasting style Closed

+++Thatcher and Rye – 13 Min. 228 N Market (240) 332-3186 http://www.thatcherand rye.com/ , an experience - New opening

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Better Upscale Dinner

++Hootch and Banter – 7 Min. 49 S Market (301) 732-4971; http://www.hootchandbanter.com/ ; modern American fare with French Influence as a sophisticated metropolitan hot spot. No dedicated Parking, use Court Street City Public Parking Garage off South Court Street

+++ The Wine Kitchen – 9 Min. 50 Carroll Creek Way (301) 663-6968 ; http://www.thewinekitchen.com/frederick/; seasonal style chophouse that features local, high quality cuts of meat and a farm fresh menu that includes many seafood and vegetarian options along with a dynamic wine and spirits list. Serves flights of great wine. No dedicated Parking, use City Carroll Creek Public Parking Garage off Carroll Creek way

+++ The Tasting Room – 11 Min. 101 N Market (240) 379-772 ; http://www.trrestaurant.com/; fresh, regional cuisine with European influence; great Wine and Martini Bar specialty. No dedicated parking

++++ Ayse Meze Lounge ; http://aysemeze.com/; Eastern Mediterranean cuisine in small dishes. Amazing Brussel Sprouts appetizer. Closed Last year most likely will not reopen.

++ Firestone’s Culinary Tavern - 11 Min. 105 N Market (301) 663-0330; http://firestonesrestaurant.com/; upscale bistro and friendly neighborhood gathering place. Every dish, whether it is a hamburger with fries or a foie gras mousse, is prepared by an experienced kitchen staff dedicated to quality. Amazing Pastrami sandwich.  . No dedicated Parking, use Church Street City Public Parking Garage off Church Street

++ Up On Market – 14 Min. 301 N Market (240) 831-4847; http://www.uponmarket301.com/ ; modern American fare with French Influence as a sophisticated metropolitan hot spot. No dedicated parking, Use Street Parking

+++ Family Meal – 30 Min. 882 N East St (301) 378-2895; http://www.voltfamilymeal.com/; a little higher end meal for the family table.  A Volt property - Not Sure if Open Long Walk – has own parking on site

+++ Dutch’s Daughter 8 Min. Drive 581 Himes Ave (301) 668-9500 http://www.dutchsdaugher.com/; All American dinning, large groups.  Has own parking

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Great Specialty Dinning

+++ Il Porto - 4 Min. 200 S Market (301) 620-7480; http://www.ilportorestaurant.com/frederick.html; fresh and delicious Italian food at very reasonable prices along with impeccable service. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Try the whole fish dishes. No dedicated parking, Use Street Parking

+++  – 5 Min. 118 S Market (301) 662-9090; http://www.blackhogbbq.com/; Great Chicken, Ribs and Brisket. Try the dry rub. Has own parking

+ Rooster’s Wing Box – 5 Min. 106 S Market (301) 668-0800; http://www.roosterwingbox.com/; Great Chicken, Ribs and Brisket. Try the dry rub. Street parking

+++ South Market Sandwich  – 5 Min. 105 S Market (301) 651-3797; http://www.south-market-sandwich.com/; Great Sandwich Shop/Deli, Street parking

++ La Paz - 7 Min. 51 S Market (301 694-8980, http://lapazmex.com/ Mexican, out door patio and second floor dinning with elevation. Mostly Tex-Mex. Use Court or Church St Public parking garage.

+++ Hometown Harvest Kitchen – 8 Min. 50 Citizen’s Way Unit 101 (301) 383-8790; http://www.hometownharvest.com/; Local Farmer owned and run restaurant with Ice Cream shop, Use Court Street Public parking garage

++ Flippin Pizza  - 8 Min. 36 S Market (240) 455-4444; http://www.flippinpizzaofFrederick.com/; Great Pizza on South Market Carroll Creek Public parking garage

.++ Wag’s – 8 Min. 24 S Market (301) 694-8451; http://www.eatatwags.com/; Local Bar. Great Hot and cold sandwiches. Burgers and Fries, Try the chili. Use Carroll Creek City Public parking garage

++Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar  - 8 Min. 41 S Market (240) 575-9876; http://www.theshuckinshack.com/; Great sports bar style with verity of Oysters, steamers and other seafood. Beers selection is great.

++ Original Popcorn House  - 8 Min. 39 S Market (240) 457-4311; http://www.originalpopcornhouse.com/; Gourmet Popcorn Only – Pop Daily. Carroll Creek Public parking garage

+++ Tsunami Ramen – 9 Min.  20 N Market (240) 815-6744 ; http://www.tsunamiramen.com/ Great Noodle shop and other Japanese dinning

++ Café Nola -9 Min. 4 E Patrick St (301) 694-6652; http://www.cafe-nola.com/ ; a purveyor of fine coffee, original music and local art. Smaller intimate place. Use Carroll Creek Public parking garage  

++ Lazy Fish – 9 Min. 10 E Patrick (301) 695-9656; http://www.lazyfishsushibistro.com/; Great Asian Sushi Bistro. Use Carroll Creek Public parking garage

+++ Sumittra Thai Cuisine – 9 Min. 12 E Patrick (301) 686-2303; http://www.sumittra.com/; Thia + Use Carroll Creek Public parking garage

+++ Sabor De Cuba – 9 Min. 9 E Patrick (301) 663-1036; http://sabordecubaresturant.com/; Great Cuba dishes. Use Carroll Creek Public Parking Garage

+++ Isabella’s Taverna and Tapas Bar – 10 Min. 44 N Market (301) 698-8922:  http://isabellas-tavern.com/;  A Slice of Spain In Historic Downtown Frederick. Try the deep-fried Asparagus or Sizzling Shrimp. Daily specials are great also. Excellent Happy Hour. Longer Walk, Use Street Parking or Church Street City Public Parking Garage

++The Cellar Door Restaurant and Lounge – 11 Min.  5 E Churc.h (301) 695-8460; https://www.cellardoorfrederick.com/; American-Casual Cuisine; Unique Atmosphere, Food & Drink. Many go as part of a downtown bar crawl. Use Church Street Public Parking garage

+++ JoJo’s Tap Room – 10 Min. 16-18 E Patrick (301) 732-5197; http://jojosrestauranttaphouse.com/; Great selection of craft beer and appetizers. Popular place. Carroll Creek Public parking garage

+++ Cacique – 10 min. 26 N Market (301) 695-2756; http://www.caciquefrederick.com/; Mexican and Spanish cuisine and a quit atmosphere. Many prefer their Spanish dishes. Use Street Parking or Public  Church Street Parking garage

+++ The Orchard -10 Min. 45 N Market (301) 663-4912;  http://www.theorchardrestaurant.com/; many organic ingredients in our cooking from a number of local sources. Great place for Vegetarians. Use Church Street Public parking garage  

+++ Crabapple Delicatessen- 11 Min. 101 W Patrick  (301) 694-0208; http://www.crabapplesdeli.com/; New style Deli. .  Use Street or Court Street Public parking garage

++ Bella Trattoria - 11 Min. 129 N Market (301) 694-3015; http://bellafrederick.com/; Northern Italian family style. .  Temporarily Closed Use Street or Church Street Public parking garage

++++ Brewers Alley  - 11 Min. 124 N Market (301) 631-0089; https://www.brewers-alley.com/; Brewpub with everything from upscale specialties on the daily menu. Great selection of their own craft beer. Great pizza and burgers. Use Church Street City Public parking directly behind Brewer’s

++ Taco Daddy Cantina / Tequila Bar – 11 Min. 137 N Market Space (301) 228-9917; http://www.tacodaddycantina.com/; Tacos! Tex-Mex. Use Church Street Public parking garage

+++ White Rabbit Gastropub – 12 Min. 18 Market Space (301) 651-1952; http://www.whiterabbitgastropub.com/; Large Draft Beer list, Speakeasy ambiance. Use Church Street Public parking garage

++ Magoo’s Pub and Eatery  - 13 Min. 1 W Second St (301) 378-2237; http://magoosfrederick.com/; Great Irish dishes with downstairs band. Use street parking.

++ Pretzel & Pizza Creations - 13 Min. 210 N Market (301) 694-9299; http://www.pretzelandpizzacreations.com/; Pretzel, Pizza, Sandwiches, smoothies, etc. Use Street parking or Church Street Public garage

++ Bushweller’s -13 Min. 209 N Market (301 695-6988; http://www.bushwallers.com/ ; Very popular Irish Pub. Use Church Street Public parking garage 

+++ Le Parc Bistro – 13 Min. 207 W Patrick (240) 651-3199; http://www.leparcbistro.com/; French restaurant. Only one in town. Has own parking behind and off Abrecht Place

+ Mirage – 14 Min. Irie Caffe 243 N Market (301) 631-9247; http://www.mirageiriecaffe.com/ ; Eclectic Hookah experience, Caribbean, Cocktail Bar. Use Street Parking or City Parking next to Olde Town Tavern

++ Hippy Chick Hummus – 14 Min. 237 N Market (240) 815-7175; http://www.hippy-chick-hummus.square.site.com/ ; Eclectic mainly Vegetarian Use Street Parking or City Parking next to Olde Town Tavern

+The Old Town Tavern – 15 Min. 325 N Market (301) 695-1454; http://ottfrederick.com/; Great local local bar. Cheap Burgers and Beer. Street or City Public Park next door.

++++ Pistarro’s – 18 Min. 221 N East St (301) 378-9536;  http://pistarro.com/; specializing in traditional Naples style wood fired pizza. Everything, not just Pizza. Great selection. Not Walkable, Has own parking.

+++ Ragin’ Reef -19 Min. 506 E Church (240) 815-5438; http://www.raginreef.com/; Casual Seafood – Longer Walk. Has own parking in front and back

++ The Café 611 -20 Min. 611 N Market (301) 631-1460; http://www.cafe611.com/; Great local Pub. Interesting mix of activities. Street Parking

+++Lucky Pho Ever – 22 Min 700 N Market (301) 624-1005 ; http://www.luckyphoever.com/ Great Vietnamese and other Asian dinning. Longer Walk. Has own parking

+++ China Garden; http://frederickchinagarden.com/; Best Chinese food in Frederick and feature a sushi bar. Close Fire May reopen in a year or two

+++Oscar’s Ale House – 33 Min.  906 N East St (301) 378-2793; http://oscarsalehouse.com/; Great local bar and eatery. Many beer selections – Not Walkable. Has Parking in Strip Mall lot

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Breweries

++ Brewer’s Alley -11 Min. 124 N Market (301) 631-0089 http://www.brewers-alley.com/; Local Brewer

++ Idiom -15 Min. 340 E Patrick (240) 579-4152 http://www.Idiombrewingcom/; Local Brewer

++ Steinhardt -15 Min. 340 E Patrick (301) 471 0901 http://www.steinbardtbrewing.com/; Local Brewer

++ Jug Bridge -18 Min. (11 E Patrick (???) ???-???? http://www.jugbridgebrewery.square.site/; Local Brewer

++ Attaboy -19 Min. 400 Sagner Ave (301) 338-8229 http://www.attaboybeer.com/; Local Brewer

++ Olde Mother Brewing -19 Min. 526 N Market (240) 877-7392 http://www.oldmother.com/; Local Brewer

++ Smoketown Creekside -19 Min. . 400 Sagner Ave (301) 834-4828 http://www.smoketowncreekside.com/; Local Brewer

++ Rockwell - 30 Min. 800 N East St (301) 732-4880 http://www.rockwellbrewery.com/; Local Brewer

++ Midnight Run-33 Min. 912 N East St (240) 651-1424 http://www.midnightrunbrewing.com/; Local Brewer

++ Monocacy Brewing  -47 Min. 1781 N Market (240) 457-4232 http://www.monocacybrewing.com/; Local Brewer

++ Flying Dog -7 Min. DRIVE. 4607 Wedgewood Blvd  (301) 694 7899 http://www.flyingdog.com/; Local Large  Global Brewer

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Distillery

++ McClintock -10 Min. 35 S Carroll, (240) 815-5259, http://www.mcclintockdistilling.com/

++ Tenth Ward -11 Min. 55 E Patrick, (301) 360-5888, http://www.tnthwarddistillery.com/

++ Dragon  -43 Min. 1341 Hughes Ford Road,  (240) 249-4831, http://www.dragondistillery.com/, practice technique of throwing axe