The Tasting Room

4.7

3075 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Great for fine wines

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Christmas Eve at The Tasting Room
Dec 24, 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
Dec 31, 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!

Popular dishes

Tuna Crudo$16.00
jalapeño relish | kosho aioli | gooseberry | peanut | kosho dressing
Spanish Octopus$16.00
lamb merguez | castelvetrano olive | chili oil | almond | salsa verde
Kofte$15.00
turkish meatballs | tzatziki | tabbouleh | sumac onion | pita
PEI Mussels$14.00
gooseberry-coconut curry | fresno chile | chili oil | focaccia
Burrata$18.00
roasted tomato | arugula salsa | castelvetrano olive | eggplant | fennel
Crab Dip$18.00
jumbo lump crab | aged cheddar | old bay | crostini
Crispy Artichokes$13.00
amba-tahina | pomegranate | pickled turnips
Lobster Chowder$20.00
sherry | roasted corn | potato | cream
Gazpacho$13.00
strawberry | honey yogurt | almond | basil | scallion oil
Panko Shrimp$19.00
mirin dipping sauce
House Salad$10.00
mixed greens | fresh vegetables | parmigiano | croutons | red wine vin.
Caesar Salad$10.00
romaine | croutons | white anchovy | parmigiano

Entrées

Sea Scallops$43.00
curried parsnip purée | broccolini | fried sunchoke | pomegranate
Short Rib$49.00
roasted carrot | potato pavé | charred onion | spinach gremolata | veal jus
Duck$44.00
breast & confit thigh | cranberry hoisin | salsify | bacon | spinach | kale
Shrimp Étouffée$32.00
cajun spices | andouille sausage | jasmine rice | scallion
Rack of Lamb$50.00
artichoke couscous | snap pea | pistachio | preserved lemon yogurt | date glaze
Tagliatelle$28.00
kale pesto | shiitake | sundried tomato | goat cheese | pine nuts
Filet Mignon$74.00
10 oz. | center cut | potatoes au gratin | sauce béarnaise
Chilean Sea Bass$45.00
tomato curry | chick pea | fingerling potato | hearts of palm
Crab Cakes$41.00
potato pavé | asparagus | tartar sauce

Sides

Brussels Sprouts$10.00
bacon | sherry vinaigrette | pine nuts
Lobster Whipped Potatoes$20.00
chive butter
Cremini Mushrooms$10.00
brown butter | shallots | thyme | garlic
Fingerling Potatoes$8.00
romesco | harissa chermoula | chive

What 3,075 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
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Contemporary American
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Best Service
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Best Ambiance
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.

3,075 Reviews

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ANN
Los Angeles
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great great ambience and terrific server. We were able to have a nice conversation and hear each other.
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Ben
VIP
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant to dine and talk. The food is always great. The service is great, as well. Mostly for adults it seems.
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B
Betty
Washington DC
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, a fabulous experience. My friend and I shared several appetizers. And a bottle of wine. And two desserts. And after-dinner drinks and coffee. Perfect!
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M
Mike
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best experience in Frederick. Friendly and knowledgeable staff mixed with outstanding food. Justin and Rachel were a great team!
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candice
VIP
Baltimore
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We usually love this restaurant, but on this occasion our table was near the bar and the bar area was completely over capacity. So much so, that we had a large group of people constantly knocking into our table and standing an inch away from us. The crowd was so thick that our server couldn’t even get through to bring us our food and drinks.There was literally no space to walk between our table and the bar. We were surprised and disappointed that the manager didn’t ask the crowd to disperse since it was interfering with the dining area and made it impossible to enjoy our meal. It certainly compromised our dining experience, especially considering the cost of dining here.
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Karen
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were wonderful. I am a vegetarian and did not see a dinner that was meatless. The chef prepared a vegetable gnocchi specifically for me. It was fabulous and much appreciated!
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Leslie
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The high top tables were way too close to the bar and often people were standing very close to our table
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Jennifer
VIP
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Tasting Room remains a wonderful place to dine. We had lunch there today, and the food was excellent, plus the service was attentive and friendly. The restaurant is also decorated very nicely for the holidays and has reupholstered the banquettes.
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Donald
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
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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John
Baltimore
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
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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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 3075 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 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

101 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701

Additional information

Cross street
Church Street
Neighborhood
Frederick
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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, Takeout, 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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The Tasting Room

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

50 Washington DC Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Christmas Eve at The Tasting Room

New Year's Eve at The Tasting Room

Crab Dip

Filet Mignon

Salmon Caesar

Starters

Tuna Crudo$16.00

Spanish Octopus$16.00

Kofte$15.00

PEI Mussels$14.00

Burrata$18.00

Crab Dip$18.00

Crispy Artichokes$13.00

Lobster Chowder$20.00

Gazpacho$13.00

Panko Shrimp$19.00

House Salad$10.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Entrées

Sea Scallops$43.00

Short Rib$49.00

Duck$44.00

Shrimp Étouffée$32.00

Rack of Lamb$50.00

Tagliatelle$28.00

Filet Mignon$74.00

Chilean Sea Bass$45.00

Crab Cakes$41.00

Sides

Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Lobster Whipped Potatoes$20.00

Cremini Mushrooms$10.00

Fingerling Potatoes$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does The Tasting Room offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Tasting Room restaurant rated?

Is The Tasting Room currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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