The Tasting Room

Great restaurant. My mom and I went for dinner and the service was great; the staff was super friendly and fun. We started with the pear salad which was the perfect way to start the meal. We also got the crispy artichokes which were amazing. Easily the best artichokes that I’ve gotten out and my mom agreed. As an entree we got the short rib, which was delicious, and a side of brussel sprouts. We ended up splitting all of the food we got. The only thing about this restaurant is that it is pricey, so I wouldn’t really go here for a casual meal. Overall, great food, great service, but a little on the pricier side.

I don’t recall exactly what I got, but I dined here solo and the service was excellent. I had a very noisy party in the rear near me and the staff anticipated that I’d want to move to a better spot in the restaurant and proactively got a table ready for me! I had steak and another drink which both made for a great combo! The menu is very small, however, I don’t think you could possibly go wrong trying out this spot! A beautiful ambiance, great service and great menu options!

What a great meal with fantastic service at The Tasting Room in Frederick Maryland.

We were gifted a very generous gift card to this restaurant. We had eaten here in the past, but had the opportunity to head back here. We used OpenTable and booked our reservation several weeks in advance. Mostly because of our schedule, but we’re excited to go back.

Our server was Jessica and she was probably one of the best servers we have had in the past two years. Extremely knowledgeable about the wines, and very strong on the menu selections. Professional and attentive. If I could give her six stars, I would.

For dinner we started with a Black Martini and a Lily Pad. Jessica explained the drink to us so we went with it and was not disappointed. With dinner we had a bottle of Inglenook Zinfandel. Delicious.

For food we started with the Panko Shrimp and the charcuterie board. The cheese selection was very good and the elk sausage was tasty. For main courses we all had the filet. Great presentation with oval trivets and cast iron plates with each filet. Tender and cooked to perfection with a side of béarnaise sauce which was some of the best I have ever had. So so good! You also received as a side dish potatoes au gratin. Very good! We also ordered a side of Brussels sprouts for the table. For desserts Jessica recommended the “warm chocolate toffee Bundt cake”. It was so delicious. Could have eaten two! We also had the “lemon meringue parfait”. Light and tasty. We rounded out the meal with Peruvian Dark Roast Coffee. Outstanding.

The restaurant is cozy and well decorated. Take the opportunity and look up at the beautiful ceilings that permeate throughout the restaurant. In addition, if you are seated next to a window look across the street at the “Angel” painting. So interesting.

Overall, the meal and service were just outstanding. Yeah it is on the expensive side (but we had drinks, apps and dessert) but I will go back. It really was perfection and worth every penny.

Really enjoyed my meal here. On the pricey side but everything was very good. The carpaccio app was crazy good. This is for sure one of the top restaurants in Fredrick.

The tasting room was delightful. We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday. Our two appetizers were delectable - beef tartar and octopus. My dinner choice of scallops was perfectly cooked, my husband's shrimp gumbo was pretty good. The dessert of blueberry Pavlova was a perfect combination of sweet and crunchy and a little sour and creamy. Definitely recommend!
Our server was perfect. She brought my husband a little birthday candle on a platter with little treats! Great experience.

We came here for an extremely pleasant brunch. The staff was fast, friendly, and courteous. The food was extremely well crafted with delicate tasting notes and robust spices. For an appetizer, we had the crab dip. For our entrees, my husband had the spicy chicken, which was spectacular, and I had the salmon cakes. Drinks are phenomenal and well worth their price.

Must try! My fiance & I went on my birthday for dinner & so glad we did. Located conveniently in downtown Frederick. It was a busy weekday evening & we did not make reservations, so we waited for about 15 minutes. The hostess was great & we opted to sit inside, although they did have patio seating available. Our servers, Marco & Jessica, delivered excellent customer service & were very friendly & attentive. We ordered the Lily Pad & Blueberry Lenonade cocktails, which were delicious & well balanced. We ordered the mussels, crab cakes & house salad...everything was amazing!! They even brought out a dessert sampler with a candle for my birthday, which was a lovely touch. Excellent experience & looking forward to returning soon!

My BF and I stopped by for a drink, and we were able to quickly get a spot at the bar. My BF had the Smoked Sage (so good!) and I had a dirty gin martini. The bartender was quick and efficient.

The Tasting Room is one of my favorite fine dining spots in Frederick. The service, presentation, and the food/drinks are always immaculate!

Something I like about The Tasting Room, they have a seasonal menu but the staples don't change! So you always have the classics to fall back on if you don't want to try something new.

You want to dress at least business casual. TR is a little pricey but totally worth it! I would NOT recommend bringing children here.

Visited The Tasting Room for the first time last night and had an amazing experience. For a Tuesday it was busy, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation. The service was wonderful from start to finish. The drink menu is extensive, which includes some creative and quite delicious options - highly recommend "Green with Envy" and the "Black Martini." The dinner menu is slightly limited, but still offers something for every palate. The food is thoughtfully prepared and artistically plated with fresh and exciting ingredients. The portions are on the smaller side which leaves plenty of room to make it to dessert - do yourself a flavor and stick around for tiramisu or the rhubarb cheesecake! The only slight downfall was the restaurant is very loud making it difficult to hold a conversation, i might recommend outdoor seating if this would be a problem for you. Will definitely be coming back for more.

We had a nice dinner, and you will too! The location is perfectly in downtown Frederick, with parking across the street in the Church Street garage.

Inside you'll find a modern and warm setting with ample seating and a nice bar... the menu has a nice selection of interestingly different items. We were greeted immediately and everyone was friendly and service-oriented. The food and service quality is worth the cost. This place seems to be always busy, so get those reservations in. This is the place for date night, celebrating special occasions, and for tasting the best that Frederick has to offer. You will pay more here than most other places nearby, but it is worth it.

We visit around 3x a year, each visit comes with the exception service, delicious food from a very nice menu, and a wonderful atmosphere.

This downtown Frederick icon is one of our favorites!
We have been to the Tasting Room many times over the years, and in spite of changing ownership a few years ago, it has maintained its high standards of excellent menu choices, beautifully presented and delicious food, and excellent service.
We enjoy going here for long, romantic dinners. Even when it is busy, the ambiance is soft and relaxing.
They always have great bar drinks, and a good selection of liquors, as well as a great wine list.
Be sure to try their amazing and decadent lobster bisque (my favorite anywhere!), and their lobster mashed potatoes. Also, their jumbo lump crab cakes are probably the best that you will ever eat in Maryland or anywhere else.
We also enjoy just stopping off here for lunch, or for a few drinks and snacks at the bar.
It is a really popular place, for good reason, so be sure to make a reservation, if you want to be seated at a table. Bar seating is open, but it stays pretty busy, so later in the evening or on weekends, you may have to wait a bit.
Be sure to check this off your list if you visit Frederick, or try it out a few times when you are in the downtown area. You won’t be disappointed!!

What can I say besides it was an excellent dining experience and great service from our waitress as well. Had the full slate of food appetizer entree and dessert with a coffee as well.
Again great service great atmosphere thoroughly enjoyed having dinner in downtown Frederick on a chilly Monday night considering that the majority of restaurants are actually not even open on Mondays in Frederick.

Very welcoming atmosphere. Food was excellent. I'm from Cleveland and we stop for lunch amazing. The waitress greeters everyone so hospitable. Made sure food was hot drinks always on tap.

Great ambience and service. You should dress up for the ocasion but it is not mandatory. Paul was our Server today and he did a great job. The food is fantastic and really original. Good fine dining place.

There is a parking lot to park your car in less that a block away and also many street parking spots. Easy to park I mean.

Amazing! The waiter was attentive and friendly. The homemade bread they put on the table alone was fantastic (we even asked to purchase it out right). We got the fish & chips and the Korean Fried Chicken sandwich. Food looked really good and was mouth watering. Best fish & chips I have ever had. Honestly you will be so happy you stopped by.

This is our favorite restaurant! We’ve ate their 3 times and each time has been phenomenal. Try the lobster corn chowder, it’s so velvety smooth and delicious. Wine flights are my favorite too. I live about an hour and a half away and have traveled just to eat here. Atmosphere is upscale and modern, my recommendation is to always make reservations though if you plan to eat here because it can get very busy- for good reason. Definitely will be back again soon!

We stumbled into this gem last week. The mussels and the steak Tatiki were the bomb. The wine list was quite nice. Ask for Alex and he'll take care of you.

Great food, cool and relaxing atmosphere. Attentive and friendly staff too. The prices are what you expect from upscale smart casual dining: well above average. The food was worth it though, and this is definitely a must try for people who like a more upscale experience than the usual casual dining you find in most restaurants downtown.

Great food, and great service! Plate presentations were excellent and really enjoyed the different dish (creative) names!