Wye Oak Tavern

4.7

21 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 68 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Innovative

When envisioning our restaurant, the team at Visitation Hotel knew we’d need to craft something truly special; a welcoming space where guests and locals alike could enjoy locally sourced cuisine, inspired cocktails, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

The result is Wye Oak Tavern.

A fitting addition to Frederick’s rightly renowned gourmet landscape, Wye Oak (helmed by acclaimed celebrity Executive Chef Bryan Voltaggio) is a distinctive locavore restaurant where the ever-evolving menu is inspired by the season, landscape and bounty of the region. Timeless favorites share space with surprising plates, and curated cuisines of undeniable excellence. Each course is served within warm elegant surroundings that encourage community and goodwill.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(240) 931-1120
Website
https://www.wyeoaktavern.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Bryan Voltaggio

Location
211 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701
Neighborhood
Frederick
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Daily Oyster Selection$21.00
green cocktail sauce, paw paw mignonette
Fluke Crudo$18.00
benne seed chili crunch, blood orange, salt and vinegar sweet potato chips
Shrimp and Grits Cocktail$22.00
bay seasoning, green cocktail sauce, shrimp and grits toast
Visitation Platter$79.00
no need to choose, we are sending you everything

Appetizers & Salads

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Coddies$17.00
cauliflower tartar sauce, cauliflower giardiniera
Surryano Ham$21.00
tavern rolls, benne seeds, pimento cheese
Cheese Ravioli$25.00
robiola bosina, black winter truffle, pecorino
Steak Tartare$19.00
traditional flavors, crispy potato hashbrown, horseradish bavaroise
Maryland Crab Cake$24.00
shishito emulsion, blue corn tortilla, buttermilk lime crema
Smoked Beet Pastrami$17.00
gruyere cheese funnel cake, thousand island dressing
Savory Pumpkin Pie$18.00
honeynut squash, whipped ricotta, pumpkin seed pesto
Cold Fried Chicken Liver Pate$18.00
BBQ onion jam, twin bears sourdough “waffle”
Cobb Salad$16.00
iceberg lettuce, bacon, blue cheese, pickled tomatoes, avocado green goddess
Baby Romaine$16.00
buttermilk dressing, castelfranco, sour cream and onion straws, radishes

Seafood

Swordfish Piccata$36.00
sage, capers, lemon, brown butter
Rockfish$34.00
east coast cioppino broth, fennel pollen hushpuppies, bronze fennel
Cedar Planked Salmon$32.00
charred scallion beurre blanc, buttermilk-scallion pancake, sorghum

Our Meats

45 Day Prime Angus Shell Steak 16oz*$95.00
New York Strip 14oz*$52.00
Filet Mignon 10oz*$65.00
Grass Fed Prime Beef Ribeye 16oz*$68.00
Pot Roast$48.00
beef short rib, tomato gravy, onions and carrots
Half Roasted Chicken$32.00
garlic-mustard pan drippings, smoked braised swiss chard
Smoked Pork Loin Chop$34.00
BBQ caramel, jimmy red corn grits
Tavern Burger$24.00
roseda dry aged beef, burger sauce, new school american cheese, glace de viande

Prime Rib

Queen Cut Black Angus Beef Rib*$68.00
our steak seasoning, au-jus, tiger sauce, cheddar pop-over

Pastas & Side Dishes

Rigatoni$16.00
arrabbiata sauce, smoked parmesan, brown butter
Macaroni$18.00
dry aged beef bolognese, fontina fondue
Shells & Cheese$10.00
toasted panko, aged cheddar, chives

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Young Broccoli$8.00
broccoli chimichurri, crushed red pepper, crispy garlic
Mashed Potatoes$8.00
cultured butter, salt and pepper
Brussels Sprouts$9.00
colatura vinaigrette, stracciatella, golden raisin, espelette
Beef Fat Fries$8.00
worcestershire aioli, smoked ketchup
Spiced Sweet Potatoes$10.00
pomegranate molasses, lime yogurt
Creamed Spinach Gratin$9.00
spinach cream, cashew parmesan

What 21 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

4.8Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

21 Reviews

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adam
VIP
Washington DC
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mezzanine was worth it. Ravioli was amazing. Well done all around.
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Cathleen
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and drinks are amazing!!! Service was a tad slow at times, but overall good. Way too noisy, though - needs some noise control.
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Kathy
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed dinner overall. We had reservations for 6 in the East room in hopes of avoiding the noise from the bar area but we were seated in the main dining room. It was uncomfortable to hold a conversation. Cocktails and mock tails were enjoyable. Blossom martini was exceptional. Food was good, nicely seasoned and well prepared. The tartar appetizer was a standout and I would order it again. We also tried the shrimp and grits and cheese ravioli, both were acceptable. Cobb salad was good. Swordfish piccata was delicious. Steaks were all very good. Only negative was the volume and the cocktails took a bit too long to arrive. Server was very nice , knew the menu well and made us feel special.
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Maddison
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We follow the Voltaggio brothers on tv shows and have eaten at a handful of their restaurants over the years so we were excited to give Wye Oak a try. The food and ambiance was amazing. Our server was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of great suggestions that more or less became our entire dining experience. Service started out very attentive but as our evening progressed we did see a decline in such, given that this restaurant just opened kinks like this are expected. I would definitely come back again!
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Michael
VIP
Washington DC
12 reviews
1.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
This restaurant is not ready for prime time. Drinks (which were basic) took more than 30 minutes each round. Our waiter actually gave up on offering anything other than wine. The food was generally ok. Our appetizers (shrimp and grits and ravioli) were great. Entrees were not — the burger was a salt lick which we had to send back — which we never do. Prime rib was edible and average (though above average in price). The ambiance and seating were weird — like a Chilis in a church. Our table was in a service hallway. No one checked in on us very much or seemed to care that the experience was dismal. The managers seemed to know we were having a rough ride and avoided us like the plague. On top of it all, it was my birthday. I didn’t expect anything for that — even an acknowledgment— and I certainly didn’t get anything — which was fine. But why ask when taking the reservation? MYOB if you’re not going to be bothered. The little monogrammed box they brought the check in was nice. If only the rest of the experience was as thoughtful as the part where they take your money. Back to the old reliable Tasting Room.
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Judy
Baltimore
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Nice ambience but kinks still need to be worked out. Took nearly 40 minutes to get drinks after inquiring several times. Waiter blamed it on busy bar.. glass of wine and beer take that long? Waiter was overwhelmed and forgetful. Food was above average and presentation was creative. Overall a nice addition to Frederick but not a weekly destination but rather special occasion. Bar is distinctive as it incorporates the former altar of the Visitation chapel. The Voltaggio brothers continue their inventive approach to dining.
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Laura
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was incredible as was the service. It was a little loud in the cathedral area, but still wonderful. The drinks were on point.
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Cherelle
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and drinks!!!!! WOT surpasses all expectations. I hope to dine here again and again.
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Jane
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. The food was delicious. Every staff member was very helpful. The Lemon Meringue was an experience! I already want to go back!!
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Elisha
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an absolutely amazing meal last night. The beet appetizer will be ordered every time. The rockfish and the salmon were sublime and I refuse to pick a favorite. The Brussel sprouts were crispy and creamy. To finish we had the lemon meringue and wye oak cake- both whimsical and delicious. The service was friendly and very helpful with wine and food choices. Absolutely a fantastic addition to Frederick!
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FAQs

Wye Oak Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 68 times today

211 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Frederick
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Executive chef
Bryan Voltaggio
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.wyeoaktavern.com/
Phone number
(240) 931-1120

Wye Oak Tavern

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Chilled Seafood

Daily Oyster Selection$21.00

Fluke Crudo$18.00

Shrimp and Grits Cocktail$22.00

Visitation Platter$79.00

Appetizers & Salads

Coddies$17.00

Surryano Ham$21.00

Cheese Ravioli$25.00

Steak Tartare$19.00

Maryland Crab Cake$24.00

Smoked Beet Pastrami$17.00

Savory Pumpkin Pie$18.00

Cold Fried Chicken Liver Pate$18.00

Cobb Salad$16.00

Baby Romaine$16.00

Seafood

Swordfish Piccata$36.00

Rockfish$34.00

Cedar Planked Salmon$32.00

Our Meats

45 Day Prime Angus Shell Steak 16oz*$95.00

New York Strip 14oz*$52.00

Filet Mignon 10oz*$65.00

Grass Fed Prime Beef Ribeye 16oz*$68.00

Pot Roast$48.00

Half Roasted Chicken$32.00

Smoked Pork Loin Chop$34.00

Tavern Burger$24.00

Prime Rib

Queen Cut Black Angus Beef Rib*$68.00

Pastas & Side Dishes

Rigatoni$16.00

Macaroni$18.00

Shells & Cheese$10.00

Share, or We're Telling Mom

Young Broccoli$8.00

Mashed Potatoes$8.00

Brussels Sprouts$9.00

Beef Fat Fries$8.00

Spiced Sweet Potatoes$10.00

Creamed Spinach Gratin$9.00

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