25 Essential Frederick Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Frederick.
Dutch's Daughter
Maryland
This upscale American choice offers a genteel dining room & a casual downstairs bar, The Dungeon.
Silver Diner
Maryland
Modeled after the classic American diner, this regional chain supplies comfort fare & jukebox tunes.
Sumittra Thai Cuisine
Maryland
Sharp eatery offering familiar Thai fare such as curry & noodle dishes for lunch & dinner.
PHO 52
Frederick, Maryland
Identifies as Asian-owned. Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great tea selection.
Monocacy Crossing Restaurant
Frederick, Maryland
Imaginative American dishes & cocktails in a snug, country-style setting with a quaint patio.
Gladchuk Bros Restaurant
Frederick, Maryland
Old-school, white-tablecloth choice featuring an American menu with European flair & a full bar.
The Olde Towne Restaurant
Frederick, Maryland
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
The Urbana Lodge
Frederick, Maryland
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection.
Isabella's Taverna & Tapas Bar
Frederick, Maryland
Relaxed Spanish eatery offering tapas & an extensive wine list in a brick-&-wood dining room.
the Wine Kitchen on the Creek
Frederick, Maryland
Rustic-chic choice offering a seasonal New American bistro menu with a range of wine pairings.
Vintage Restaurant
Frederick, Maryland
Rustic-chic spot in a classic redbrick building for modern American comfort food & craft cocktails.
Kittiwat Thai Kitchen
Frederick, Maryland
Thai spot serving modern & classic dishes in a sunny space with big windows & industrial ceilings.
Fajita Grande
Frederick, Maryland
Down-to-earth strip-mall establishment providing hearty plates of classic Mexican fare & margaritas.
Big Papi's - Real Good Tacos
Frederick, Maryland
Identifies as Latino-owned. Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.
Manalú Italian Restaurant
Frederick, Maryland
Italian classics, including seafood, pasta puttanesca & veal parmigiana, served in warm surrounds.
Aleko's
Frederick, Maryland
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for.
Juliet's Italian Market and Café
Frederick, Maryland
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.
Sabor de Cuba Restaurant
Frederick, Maryland
Classic Cuban fare, including seafood & sandwiches, in a down-to-earth dining room with a bar.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Frederick, Maryland
Soft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger & fries fast-food chain.
JB Seafood
Frederick, Maryland
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Bollinger's Restaurant and Uncle Dirtys Brew Works
Frederick, Maryland
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee.
Cacique Restaurant
Frederick, Maryland
White-tablecloth restaurant with a sidewalk patio serving a mixed menu of Spanish & Mexican dishes.
Roasthouse Pub
Frederick, Maryland
Relaxed, cozy tavern featuring 20 rotating taps of craft brews & elevated pub grub.
Avery's Maryland Grille
Frederick, Maryland
Unpretentious eatery offering steak & local seafood, with a focus on Maryland-style steamed crabs.
Modern Asia
Frederick, Maryland
Unassuming sit-down eatery with a broad Pan-Asian menu spanning curries & pho to lo mein.