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The Tasting Room, Frederick, MD

The Tasting Room

4.7
4.7
3070 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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The Tasting Room

4.7
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Frederick

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Christmas Eve at The Tasting Room

    24 Dec 2024 only
    The Tasting Room will be open on Christmas Eve from 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM, serving our dinner menu exclusively. Our menus are regularly updated on our website. Please note that we will not be offering any items from our lunch or happy hour menus. Each reservation is allotted a two-hour time slot. Should you have any questions, feel free to give us a call. Thank you, and Merry Christmas!

  • New Year's Eve at The Tasting Room

    31 Dec 2024 only
    The Tasting Room will be open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, serving our dinner menu exclusively. Our menus are regularly updated on our website. Please note that we will not be offering any items from our lunch or happy hour menus. Each reservation is allotted a two-hour time slot. Should you have any questions, feel free to give us a call. Thank you, and Happy Holidays!

Menu

Starters

  • Tuna CrudoUS$16.00

    jalapeño relish | kosho aioli | gooseberry | peanut | kosho dressing

    • Spanish OctopusUS$16.00

      lamb merguez | castelvetrano olive | chili oil | almond | salsa verde

      • KofteUS$15.00

        turkish meatballs | tzatziki | tabbouleh | sumac onion | pita

        • PEI MusselsUS$14.00

          gooseberry-coconut curry | fresno chile | chili oil | focaccia

          • BurrataUS$18.00

            roasted tomato | arugula salsa | castelvetrano olive | eggplant | fennel

            • Crab DipUS$18.00

              jumbo lump crab | aged cheddar | old bay | crostini

              • Crispy ArtichokesUS$13.00

                amba-tahina | pomegranate | pickled turnips

                • Lobster ChowderUS$20.00

                  sherry | roasted corn | potato | cream

                  • GazpachoUS$13.00

                    strawberry | honey yogurt | almond | basil | scallion oil

                    • Panko ShrimpUS$19.00

                      mirin dipping sauce

                      • House SaladUS$10.00

                        mixed greens | fresh vegetables | parmigiano | croutons | red wine vin.

                        • Caesar SaladUS$10.00

                          romaine | croutons | white anchovy | parmigiano

                          Entrées

                          • Sea ScallopsUS$43.00

                            curried parsnip purée | broccolini | fried sunchoke | pomegranate

                            • Short RibUS$49.00

                              roasted carrot | potato pavé | charred onion | spinach gremolata | veal jus

                              • DuckUS$44.00

                                breast & confit thigh | cranberry hoisin | salsify | bacon | spinach | kale

                                • Shrimp ÉtoufféeUS$32.00

                                  cajun spices | andouille sausage | jasmine rice | scallion

                                  • Rack of LambUS$50.00

                                    artichoke couscous | snap pea | pistachio | preserved lemon yogurt | date glaze

                                    • TagliatelleUS$28.00

                                      kale pesto | shiitake | sundried tomato | goat cheese | pine nuts

                                      • Filet MignonUS$74.00

                                        10 oz. | center cut | potatoes au gratin | sauce béarnaise

                                        • Chilean Sea BassUS$45.00

                                          tomato curry | chick pea | fingerling potato | hearts of palm

                                          • Crab CakesUS$41.00

                                            potato pavé | asparagus | tartar sauce

                                            Sides

                                            • Brussels SproutsUS$10.00

                                              bacon | sherry vinaigrette | pine nuts

                                              • Lobster Whipped PotatoesUS$20.00

                                                chive butter

                                                • Cremini MushroomsUS$10.00

                                                  brown butter | shallots | thyme | garlic

                                                  • Fingerling PotatoesUS$8.00

                                                    romesco | harissa chermoula | chive

                                                    Last updated: 5 August 2023

                                                    What 3,070 people are saying

                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                    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
                                                    • 4.7Ambience
                                                    • 4.5Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • Washington, D.C. Area

                                                      Contemporary American

                                                    • Maryland - DC Suburbs

                                                      Best Service

                                                    • Maryland - DC Suburbs

                                                      Best Ambience

                                                    • Maryland - DC Suburbs

                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                    • Maryland - DC Suburbs

                                                      Good for special occasions

                                                    • Maryland - DC Suburbs

                                                      Contemporary American

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    The Tasting Room offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and fantastic service." Guests rave about the "beautiful ambiance" and dishes like the octopus and scallops. Although some items, like the lamb burger, have mixed reviews, the "wine selection and desserts" consistently impress. Perfect for special occasions or casual dining.

                                                    3,070 Reviews

                                                    1. Donald

                                                      Washington DC

                                                      9 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      9 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The bar does a very nice job with craft cocktails. Service is attentive. And, usually, the food is pretty darn good too.

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                                                    2. John

                                                      Baltimore

                                                      1 review

                                                      3.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 3
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      This place was just ok. I thought the value was lacking maybe because of the location. Tartar didn’t seem fresh and shrimp appetizer was just average for the price. For the price you can get a better meal in DC or Virginia

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                                                    3. Diana

                                                      New York City

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      3.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      As always, the food was beautifully plated and tasty. Crispy eggplant, crab dip, halloumi, crab cakes, halibut…all amazing. We have really never had a miss in this regard and have visited numerous times. Stellar cocktails. This visit, however, we had a vegetarian in our group and he asked if their pasta dish (gnocchi and lamb) could be prepared with a simple non meat sauce or even another pasta with olive oil/Parmesan. Our server, although with a smile, curtly said, “sorry, that’s not possible”. Did not offer any suggestions or options otherwise and would not ask the chef. Other than sides, there was not one veg option on the menu and our guest had a salad. Very disappointing. Just a heads up for any potential vegan/vegetarian guests to be aware of. You may not be accommodated.

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                                                    4. Nelson

                                                      Baltimore

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      Dined on 29 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      This was our first visit to The Tasting Room and we were not disappointed! Everything was excellent from the quality of the food to the excellent service we received. Food portions were "just right" and our server was very attentative, we didn't have to ask for a thing! This is a white table cloth restaurant with moderately high prices, but is also casual in that you don't have to wear a suit to dinner and we even saw some visiting cowboys doned in their hats enjoying dinner! We highly recommend this restaurant when in Frederick City and now that it is the holidays, the city is most beautiful at night with all the festive lights!

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                                                    5. Cheryl

                                                      Washington DC

                                                      8 reviews

                                                      3.0

                                                      8 reviews

                                                      Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 3
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      It was pretty good. I didn’t like my salad or scallops. Scallops were an odd recipe. Everyone else loved their steak. The was great but it took a while for our entrees to come out. It was pretty good. We’ll go back. They need to change up their menu.

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                                                    6. Teak

                                                      Washington DC

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 22 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Great food. Fantastic Service. Probably the best fine dining experience in Frederick

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                                                    7. Moneka

                                                      Baltimore

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined on 22 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Excellent customer service! The food is delicious and the ambiance nice. I will definitely dine here again.

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                                                    8. Ben

                                                      Washington DC

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined on 21 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The food and the atmosphere are excellent for us. The service is just right.

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                                                    9. Eva

                                                      Alabama

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined on 20 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Caesar salad had way too much garlic! Molten cake is wonderful

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                                                    10. Barbara

                                                      Washington DC

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      Dined on 19 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      The octopus was exceptional: grilled crispy, yet moist and tender on the inside. The combination with harissa and salty nuts was superb. Haloomi also very good. Mains: scallops with corn, a fun surprise; filet, nicely prepared.

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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 4.7 stars by 3070 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                    A photo of The Tasting Room restaurant

                                                    The Tasting Room

                                                    4.7
                                                    $31 to $50
                                                    Contemporary American
                                                    Frederick

                                                    Make a booking

                                                    2 people
                                                    19:00
                                                    Booked 36 times today
                                                    Experiences are available.

                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                    Google Map for The Tasting Room

                                                    101 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701

                                                    Additional information

                                                    • Cross Street
                                                      Church Street
                                                    • Area
                                                      Frederick
                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                      Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
                                                    • 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, Takeaway, 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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