The best restaurants in Frederick
162 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Chicking
RestaurantsWhen the weeknight fried chicken craving hits, Chicking serves fresh, made-to-order goodness with global flair. Go Original, Spicy or…
Chicking
RestaurantsThai-Lao Garden
RestaurantsWhen dinner needs a little fire and funk, Thai-Lao Garden delivers with bright larb gai, crispy tangy nam khao, and all the Thai comfort…
Thai-Lao Garden
RestaurantsLa Mexicana
RestaurantsFajitas hit differently when they’re lava rock grilled, and La Mexicana brings the sizzle with handmade tortillas, scratch salsas, and…
La Mexicana
RestaurantsLa Tavola
RestaurantsThree decades in Little Italy and still bringing the good stuff, La Tavola leans into handmade pasta, family recipes, and a rustic yet…
La Tavola
RestaurantsMi Rancho
RestaurantsFor a Frederick weeknight when only sizzling fajitas will do, Mi Rancho brings authentic Tex-Mex recipes grilled to perfection, using fresh…
Mi Rancho
RestaurantsUMI Sushi
RestaurantsUMI Sushi just brought its modern, family-owned Japanese spot to Downtown Frederick, delivering that FRESH. FLAVORFUL. AFFORDABLE. promise…
UMI Sushi
RestaurantsCugino Forno Frederick
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving Neapolitan pies baked in a wood-fired oven alongside gelato.
Cugino Forno Frederick
RestaurantsBlues BBQ Co.
RestaurantsFood truck serving up classic BBQ meats such as brisket and pulled pork, plus mac ’n’ cheese bites.
Blues BBQ Co.
RestaurantsUnion Hill Kitchen & Craft Bar
RestaurantsComfortable restaurant for New American eats featuring steak frites, burgers and tuna tartar.
Union Hill Kitchen & Craft Bar
RestaurantsMamma Lena Trattoria Napoletana
RestaurantsFamily-run Italian eatery offering a menu of traditional dishes like lasagna, pizza, gnocchi and subs.
Mamma Lena Trattoria Napoletana
RestaurantsRicci Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual Italian restaurant with a kids' menu, a patio, and regular happy hour specials.
Ricci Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Food Market
RestaurantsAn open kitchen in this former grocery store turns out creative American cuisine & cocktails.
The Food Market
RestaurantsUpbeat sandwich shop also offering house-roasted meats, salads & baked potatoes, in jumbo portions.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsWater for Chocolate Catering LLC
RestaurantsClever cafe eats with regional flair dished up in snug, laid-back surrounds for brunch & dinner.
Water for Chocolate Catering LLC
RestaurantsBarfly's
RestaurantsEasygoing pub with traditional decor offering beer, cocktails, pizza & other Italian bites.
Barfly's
RestaurantsEasy like Sunday
RestaurantsCasual, modern restaurant known for its brunch offerings (including gluten-free options), pancakes, French toast and cocktails, plus…
Easy like Sunday
RestaurantsApplebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsFull-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsSapporo II Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual restaurant for Japanese and Korean fare, including sushi, plus a robot food runner.
Sapporo II Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsMaggie's Farm
RestaurantsIntimate bar & restaurant showcasing thoughtfully sourced, globally inspired provisions & cocktails.
Maggie's Farm
RestaurantsHuck's American Craft
RestaurantsHip hangout for creative American comfort food (& breakfast all day) with craft beers & cocktails.
Huck's American Craft
RestaurantsChicken Pocha
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving deep-fried chicken with soy garlic and other Korean-style sauces.
Chicken Pocha
RestaurantsClarks Lodge
RestaurantsCozy restaurant for burgers and steak sandwiches alongside breakfast bites and seafood dishes.
Clarks Lodge
RestaurantsHangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings
RestaurantsHot chicken spot dishing up sandwiches, nuggets and waffles, plus burgers.
Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsLocals Farm Market
RestaurantsBreakfast, lunch, and coffee in a casual, historic home with an art-filled interior and outdoor seating.
Locals Farm Market
RestaurantsJapanese-style eatery with a relaxed vibe, featuring sushi burritos, ramen bowls and poke and boba teas.
Diego's World Restaurant
RestaurantsFood-truck eatery offering flautas and empanadas, as well as steak dishes.
Diego's World Restaurant
RestaurantsLedo Pizza Germantown, MD
RestaurantsLocal favorite since 1955 for pies with a unique flaky, rectangular crust & Italian standards.
Ledo Pizza Germantown, MD
RestaurantsAngeli’s Pizzeria & Bar
RestaurantsOld-school neighborhood spot for New York–style pizza & classic Italian fare, plus cocktails & wine.
Angeli’s Pizzeria & Bar
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsOld Dominion Grill and Sushi
RestaurantsCasual, modern restaurant featuring Thai, Japanese & American standards, plus lots of beers on tap.
Old Dominion Grill and Sushi
RestaurantsHero's
RestaurantsPizza, pasta, and other familiar Italian eats offered in a casual restaurant with a sports bar vibe.
Hero's
RestaurantsOctoBar
RestaurantsComfortable restaurant featuring Mediterranean tapas, happy-hour specials, and specialty cocktails.
OctoBar
RestaurantsRosati's Pizza
RestaurantsItalian chain eatery featuring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, plus pasta & sandwiches.
Rosati's Pizza
RestaurantsTsunami
RestaurantsHip option whipping up Japanese staples with a twist including rice bowls, ramen & tacos, plus sake.
Tsunami
RestaurantsBeans & Bagels
RestaurantsColorful neighborhood fixture with a range of hot & cold sandwiches, omelets & other daytime eats.
Beans & Bagels
RestaurantsNoodles and Company
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to Pad Thai.
Noodles and Company
RestaurantsJuliet's Italian Market and Café
RestaurantsItalian panini, subs, and salads are served at this popular spot with limited seating.
Juliet's Italian Market and Café
RestaurantsKechy Pizza Co
RestaurantsCasual, clean eatery serving creative, wood-fired pizzas with crusts from thin and crispy to chewy, plus vegetarian options.
Kechy Pizza Co
RestaurantsShake Shack Inner Harbor
RestaurantsHip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
Shake Shack Inner Harbor
RestaurantsLimoncello Baltimore
RestaurantsConvivial restaurant with a colorful ambiance offering innovative Italian cuisine, plus cocktails.
Limoncello Baltimore
RestaurantsPHO 52
RestaurantsChill eatery serving traditional Vietnamese noodle soups, rolls and other familiar dishes.
PHO 52
RestaurantsAbbey Burger Mt. Washington
RestaurantsBuzzy, casual eatery crafting burgers (beef and veggie varieties), beer-battered fried pickles, tater tots and sweet potato fries.
Abbey Burger Mt. Washington
RestaurantsMinato Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCreative sushi rolls are the draw at this hip, colorful haunt with a buzzing happy-hour scene.
Minato Sushi Bar
RestaurantsMarket Table Bistro
RestaurantsComfy eatery offering elevated, locally sourced New American fare & wines, plus outdoor seating.
Market Table Bistro
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsHeritage Smokehouse
RestaurantsSmoked, barbecue eatery serving up fried potato, sausage and brisket dishes alongside cocktails and rum-based drinks.
Heritage Smokehouse
RestaurantsWicked Sisters
RestaurantsNew American tavern offering burgers & crab cakes, with 20-plus beer taps, TVs & a game room.
Wicked Sisters
RestaurantsSotto Sopra
RestaurantsFarm-to-table contemporary Italian cuisine & wines are served in an art-filled, elegant townhouse.
Sotto Sopra
RestaurantsBlack Hog BBQ & Bar
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring smoked meats like brisket, ribs and pulled pork.
Black Hog BBQ & Bar
RestaurantsThe Caribbean Flavor
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant serving doubles, curry goat and jerk chicken alongside other Caribbean staples.
The Caribbean Flavor
RestaurantsFirebirds Wood Fired Grill
RestaurantsChain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
RestaurantsTre Fratelli Italian Ristorante
RestaurantsUnassuming and casual Italian eatery serving pizzas, pasta dishes, salads and antipasti.
Tre Fratelli Italian Ristorante
RestaurantsKPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and hot pot restaurant featuring table grills and cook-your-own fare.
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsRoyal Bagel Bakery & Deli
RestaurantsCasual spot for handmade bagels, sandwiches and pastries, as well as coffee.
Royal Bagel Bakery & Deli
RestaurantsYama Sushi Bar
RestaurantsUnpretentious stop for familiar sushi rolls & Japanese mains, such as teriyaki & tempura.
Yama Sushi Bar
RestaurantsTortacos
RestaurantsCompact, family-owned taqueria with a menu of Los Angeles-style tacos, burritos & tortas.
Tortacos
RestaurantsManalú Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsItalian classics, including seafood, pasta puttanesca & veal parmigiana, served in warm surrounds.
Manalú Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsTavern at Woodberry Kitchen
RestaurantsOld factory turned hip, rustic-chic place for refined New American fare with a farm-to-table bent.
Tavern at Woodberry Kitchen
RestaurantsJoJo's Restaurant & Tap House
RestaurantsCasual, brick-lined setting for globally inspired American eats & lots of craft beer.
JoJo's Restaurant & Tap House
RestaurantsIndochine Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsSmall, unassuming venue dishing out Vietnamese staples from spring rolls to pho, plus take-out.
Indochine Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsClark Burger - York Rd
RestaurantsHeaping burgers & poutine are served up alongside beer & milkshakes in a no-frills space.
Clark Burger - York Rd
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsShoyou Sushi
RestaurantsJapanese sushi specialist offering classic maki & sashimi, plus a large menu of creative rolls.
Shoyou Sushi
RestaurantsAngeli’s Pizzeria & Bar
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria and bar serving pizza pies (gluten-free and vegan options available) along with wings, lasagna, espresso and beer.
Angeli’s Pizzeria & Bar
RestaurantsFacci Baltimore
RestaurantsContemporary choice for housemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and other Italian dishes, plus open kitchen views.
Facci Baltimore
RestaurantsRio Grande Bar & Grill
RestaurantsFajitas, enchiladas, and other Mexican eats are served at this casual eatery with a full bar and happy hour.
Rio Grande Bar & Grill
RestaurantsWye Oak Tavern
RestaurantsElegant former church and school offering steaks and burgers, plus cocktails.
Wye Oak Tavern
Restaurantsrestaurant foraged. at patowmack farm
RestaurantsNew American cuisine sourced on-site & served in an elegant all-glass dining room with Potomac view.
restaurant foraged. at patowmack farm
RestaurantsAbi Azteca Germantown
RestaurantsSalvadoran & Mexican dishes served at a casual sit-down eatery located in a strip mall.
Abi Azteca Germantown
RestaurantsHard Rock Cafe
RestaurantsRock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
Hard Rock Cafe
RestaurantsTempo Di Pasta
RestaurantsHomemade, fresh pasta is churned out at this casual Italian restaurant for both dine-in and takeaway.
Tempo Di Pasta
RestaurantsPie in the Sky
RestaurantsEasygoing, red-trimmed Italian eatery offering standard pies & sandwiches alongside wings & sweets.
Pie in the Sky
RestaurantsSaisaki Asian Fusion
RestaurantsThai restaurant, also serving sushi and other Asian specialties, within a cozy space with a fireplace and a bar.
Saisaki Asian Fusion
RestaurantsBeef 'n Buns 'n Paradise
RestaurantsQuick comfort-food spot for burgers, dogs, wraps & 40 shake flavors in casual, tropics-themed digs.
Beef 'n Buns 'n Paradise
RestaurantsMonocacy Crossing Restaurant
RestaurantsImaginative American dishes & cocktails in a snug, country-style setting with a quaint patio.
Monocacy Crossing Restaurant
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsAmerican Wings & Pizza
RestaurantsBasic, no-frills eatery for comfort food, including pizza, wings, burgers & Italian sandwiches.
American Wings & Pizza
RestaurantsCharleys Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsChoice steak, all-white meat chicken, and other ingredients make up the cheesesteaks at this casual joint.
Charleys Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsThe PaperMoon Diner
RestaurantsFunky, knickknack-laden diner serving burgers, vegetarian food & traditional breakfast.
The PaperMoon Diner
RestaurantsSouthside Burger Bar
RestaurantsBar, Burger shack and eatery featuring gourmet burgers, hot dogs and subs, plus fries.
Southside Burger Bar
RestaurantsAmicci's of Little Italy
RestaurantsAn extensive menu of classic Italian dishes in a traditional setting with easygoing, rustic decor.
Amicci's of Little Italy
RestaurantsSUSHIBRUCE YA
RestaurantsSushi and sushi rolls are served at this Japanese restaurant with a cosy vibe, as well as sashimi.
SUSHIBRUCE YA
RestaurantsEasy Like Sunday
RestaurantsBreakfast and brunch staples with vegan options served in a cozy setting at the Village of Cross Keys.
Easy Like Sunday
RestaurantsKooper's Tavern
RestaurantsCozy spot highlighting burgers, including Angus, Kobe, lamb & black bean varieties plus beer.
Kooper's Tavern
RestaurantsBackslash Burger (Formerly Fifty Fifty)
RestaurantsBurgers with signature patty blends and a variety of toppings, plus fries and fried chicken.
Backslash Burger (Formerly Fifty Fifty)
RestaurantsKPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat Korean BBQ (marinated meats, bulgogi and short ribs) and hot pot (with a salad bar and sauce bar) restaurant.
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsOrchard Restaurant
RestaurantsLocally sourced & globally inspired menu with vegan & gluten-free picks served in cozy surrounds.
Orchard Restaurant
RestaurantsCucina Massi
RestaurantsLasagna, grilled calamari, and other Italian standards served in a cozy space with a patio.
Cucina Massi
RestaurantsSilver Diner
RestaurantsModeled after the classic American diner, this regional chain supplies comfort fare & jukebox tunes.
Silver Diner
RestaurantsRainbow Sushi
RestaurantsCozy eatery for sushi, fried rice dishes and other Japanese staples plus quick service.
Rainbow Sushi
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsTopgolf Germantown
RestaurantsSprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.
Topgolf Germantown
RestaurantsAzumi
RestaurantsStylish Japanese restaurant with sushi, seafood, steaks, sake & cocktails.
Azumi
RestaurantsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsChain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsPizza Harbor
RestaurantsPizzas inspired by a Ukrainian heritage are served in a family-run pizzeria.
Pizza Harbor
RestaurantsFestival at Woodholme
RestaurantsShopping mall with a mix of retailers and dining options, including Trader Joe's.
Festival at Woodholme
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsLucky Corner Vietnamese Cuisine at Westview
RestaurantsPopular restaurant featuring a range of traditional Vietnamese dishes in a contemporary dining room.
Lucky Corner Vietnamese Cuisine at Westview
RestaurantsThe Outpost American Tavern
RestaurantsHomey pub serving inventive American comfort food in a dark-wood space with playful details.
The Outpost American Tavern
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsMadrones
RestaurantsAmerican eatery offering burgers, steaks & seafood, plus Sunday brunch & a full bar with craft beer.
Madrones
RestaurantsBlack Hog BBQ & Bar
RestaurantsBranch of BBQ & bar chain offering Carolina & Arkansas-style 'cue, with ribs, wings, sides & drinks.
Black Hog BBQ & Bar
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsJiBeiChuan Noodle House 季北川花胶鸡米粉
RestaurantsCasual eatery focusing on Cantonese-style noodles with soup or dry preparation.
JiBeiChuan Noodle House 季北川花胶鸡米粉
RestaurantsPaisano's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria chain offering NYC-style pies, plus pastas, subs, stromboli & wings.
Paisano's Pizza
RestaurantsRiver Bar & Grill
RestaurantsCasual spot for classic Mexican eats such as pupusas, enchiladas, and margaritas.
River Bar & Grill
RestaurantsPistarro's
RestaurantsA pizza oven handmade in Naples fires artisanal pies at this welcoming spot with a bar & a patio.
Pistarro's
RestaurantsThe Point In Fells
RestaurantsBi-level bar & restaurant pairing regional American fare & drinks with harbor views from its patio.
The Point In Fells
RestaurantsPicca Pollo A La Brasa
RestaurantsColorful counter-serve restaurant for Peruvian cuisine, including roast chicken & ceviche.
Picca Pollo A La Brasa
RestaurantsBellisario's Pizza
RestaurantsFamily-owned pizzeria serving New York-style pies and other comfort foods in a casual atmosphere.
Bellisario's Pizza
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsIl Forno Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual stop for pies, pasta & other comfort food with tap beers, drink specials & several TVs.
Il Forno Pizzeria
RestaurantsMilano's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsSimple venue crafting traditional & specialty pies along with subs, pasta & Italian entrees.
Milano's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsThe Garage
RestaurantsPizzeria serving wood-fired pies, plus wings and sandwiches, as well as burgers.
The Garage
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