The Tasting Room

4.8

3069 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 3, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
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

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 3,069 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Contemporary American
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.

3,069 Reviews

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Diana
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
As always, the food was beautifully plated and tasty. Crispy eggplant, crab dip, halloumi, crab cakes, halibut…all amazing. We have really never had a miss in this regard and have visited numerous times. Stellar cocktails. This visit, however, we had a vegetarian in our group and he asked if their pasta dish (gnocchi and lamb) could be prepared with a simple non meat sauce or even another pasta with olive oil/Parmesan. Our server, although with a smile, curtly said, “sorry, that’s not possible”. Did not offer any suggestions or options otherwise and would not ask the chef. Other than sides, there was not one veg option on the menu and our guest had a salad. Very disappointing. Just a heads up for any potential vegan/vegetarian guests to be aware of. You may not be accommodated.
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Nelson
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to The Tasting Room and we were not disappointed! Everything was excellent from the quality of the food to the excellent service we received. Food portions were "just right" and our server was very attentative, we didn't have to ask for a thing! This is a white table cloth restaurant with moderately high prices, but is also casual in that you don't have to wear a suit to dinner and we even saw some visiting cowboys doned in their hats enjoying dinner! We highly recommend this restaurant when in Frederick City and now that it is the holidays, the city is most beautiful at night with all the festive lights!
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Cheryl
Washington DC
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
It was pretty good. I didn’t like my salad or scallops. Scallops were an odd recipe. Everyone else loved their steak. The was great but it took a while for our entrees to come out. It was pretty good. We’ll go back. They need to change up their menu.
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Teak
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Fantastic Service. Probably the best fine dining experience in Frederick
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Moneka
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent customer service! The food is delicious and the ambiance nice. I will definitely dine here again.
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Ben
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the atmosphere are excellent for us. The service is just right.
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Eva
Alabama
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Caesar salad had way too much garlic! Molten cake is wonderful
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Barbara
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The octopus was exceptional: grilled crispy, yet moist and tender on the inside. The combination with harissa and salty nuts was superb. Haloomi also very good. Mains: scallops with corn, a fun surprise; filet, nicely prepared.
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Michael
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining at The Tasting Room…An amazing restaurant with great dishes and top notch service…It’s a must place to dine for all occasion!!
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Matthew
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dinner. It used to be fantastic. Now, not so much. We did a couples date night .Everyone’s meal was salty as hell ,over salted to the point where you had to stop eating it. Flat iron steak - half medium the other half well done , how? and over salted. Scallops were like eating salt blocks, absolutely the worst and inedible. Filet for 60$ over cooked. Gnocchi were very big and tasteless and again salted to hell. Drinks/martini very sweet sub-par. Value here is unacceptable. Bad meal all around. The Outback does better meat for christ sakes. Wake up chefs!
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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 4.8 stars by 3069 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 3, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 43 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

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