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The Tasting Room, Frederick, MD

The Tasting Room

4.7
4.7
3078 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood 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 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

  • 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!

Menu

Starters

  • 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

                                                    Last updated: August 5, 2023

                                                    What 3,078 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.

                                                    3,078 Reviews

                                                    1. Alan

                                                      Baltimore

                                                      6 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      6 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      I’ve had several meals at the Tasting Room over the years and the dining experience has been fairly consistent. The food has always been very good but is a bit pricy. If the atmosphere was a bit less “energetic “ and the food amazing, that would be well worth the tab at the end of the night. If you are looking for a quiet, intimate dining experience, the Tasting Room might be on the edge of comfort.

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                                                    2. Karen

                                                      VIP

                                                      Dallas

                                                      43 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      43 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Great happy hour! A definite must on HH is the barrel aged manhattan. 🥃🍒🧀

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                                                    3. Elizabeth

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Always order the Haloumi!!!! Best dish. It’s Half off for takeout bottles of wine too!

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                                                    4. ANN

                                                      Los Angeles

                                                      16 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      16 reviews

                                                      Dined 7 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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                                                    5. Ben

                                                      VIP

                                                      Washington DC

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      Dined on December 19, 2024

                                                      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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                                                    6. Betty

                                                      Washington DC

                                                      17 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      17 reviews

                                                      Dined on December 17, 2024

                                                      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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                                                    7. Mike

                                                      Washington DC

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined on December 17, 2024

                                                      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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                                                    8. 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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                                                    9. 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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                                                    10. 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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                                                    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 3078 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                    Make a reservation

                                                    2 people
                                                    7:00 PM
                                                    Booked 45 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
                                                    • 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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