The Tasting Room

Everything from start to finish was fantastic. Cocktails were tasty. Wine selection was amazing & a nice size pour. Scallops were huge & the steak melted in your mouth. Staff was super friendly & helpful and even brought over glasses of rose since they felt our food took a little longer than expected. We ordered the coffee cheesecake for dessert and they also came out with the best homemade ice cream surprise with a candle in it for my birthday! Highly recommend for a special night out & make sure you have a reservation (there was a line out the door at 4pm before they opened!)

Everything was absolutely delicious and the service is always top notch! I forgot how much I love the Tasting Room - both the food and cocktails. We started with the burrata appetizer - Very refreshing with the peach and frisee. For our entrees we got the rack of lamb and stone bass. Absolutely loved the taro croquette that came with the stone bass. Husband really enjoyed the lamb. We ended the night with the matcha strawberry Creme brûlée and the molten butter cake (SO GOOD). For drinks, I got the espresso martini (best in town) and husband had the refresa. Highly recommend for a nice dinner downtown!

Tommy at The Tasting Room was exceptional. From creative drink recommendations to thoughtful menu guidance, he took amazing care of us and made us feel completely welcomed. His warm personality — and yes, his handsome charm — added to an already wonderful experience. He recommended the Lilly Pad made with gin for me, and it was outstanding. The presentation was gorgeous, and the flavor profile was beautifully balanced — light, refreshing, and still delightfully punchy. The mint oil garnish truly set it apart, adding a subtle, almost floral note that completed the whole “lilly pad” vibe. A must-try cocktail. We also sampled the John Ward, an excellent choice for anyone who enjoys a sweeter profile. It tasted like the holiday season served in a tiki glass — festive, cozy, and fun. For dessert, we indulged in the house-made Pumpkin Crème Brûlée paired with their signature Black Martinis — an ultra-smooth espresso martini, shaken vigorously for that perfect frothy finish. It was the ideal nightcap. Our small plates did not disappoint. • Octopus — perfectly charred and plated with romesco, fingerling potatoes, harissa chermoula, frisée, golden raisins, and almonds. Beautifully executed and balanced. • Crab Dip — rich and flavorful with jumbo lump crab, aged cheddar, and Old Bay, served with crostini. Classic and comforting. • Pear Salad — the standout. The cider vinegar dressing tied everything together and balanced the Gorgonzola perfectly. The mix of arugula, frisée, pine nuts, and pear was fresh, bright, and harmonious. Overall, The Tasting Room delivered an elevated, memorable evening — from the cocktails to the cuisine to the exceptional service from Tommy. Highly recommend for a refined night out.

My wife and I were celebrating our 10-year anniversary. They gave us a complimentary glass of champagne to celebrate. We started off with the pear salad and brussel sprouts, which were absolutely incredible. For dinner we had the scallops and the dry aged burger. I think it was probably the best burger I had in my life. I highly recommend it! For dessert, we had the pumpkin creme brulee. It was delicious! I can't recommend this place enough. The prices were very fair, especially when you consider how amazing everything tasted.

The Tasting Room is excellent. We made reservations. Our server Molly was so attentive and gave great recommendations for appetizers and entrees. We had the Spanish octopus and the PEI mussels. The broth for the mussels was amazing. The octopus was delicious. For entrees, would highly recommend the Stone Bass. The taro croquette with it paired perfectly. The lamb was also very tasty. I can’t wait to go back. We had a great evening at this establishment.

Really nice spot downtown. Wednesday is half priced bottles of wine, so I went with the chablis. It was delicious. Paired well with my meal. The mussels were delicious. They were cooked and served in a curry sauce that was drinkable, it was so good. The bread they give you for dipping has a nice flavor, as well. Toasted but still soft. The scallops were in another, totally different curry. Lacked a little bit of luster compared to the mouth full of flavor with every bite like the mussels, but still tasty. The scallops were nice and soft. Not chewy at all. I ended with the white lava cake for dessert. Topped with their house made vanilla bean ice cream, and a lemon sauce on the bottom thay was amazing. Overall, it was a really delicious meal. I highly recommend it, and i will definitely return.

Great experience but not the best food-wise, considering the price. The day after Christmas I brought my boyfriend here on my treat. Very nice location, beautiful Frederick scenery with the local lights and boat show/canal walk. The drinks were great, if you didn't like one thing I recommend you try something different. They brought us and a few other couples to the 4-person tabletops rather than the 2 person couches... I made this reservation in advance and almost asked to be moved as I was mildly chilly by the windows. Despite this, the interior was great and beautifully decorated. I loved the warm, dark atmosphere. Staff was very polite and kind. The manager/host brought out some wine at the end while I debated desserts, which I found to be incredibly sweet and charming and overall ended my experience on a great note. The steak was severely underwhelming and honestly not worth the $65 price. Notably the 10 oz filet mignon which had a tasty/salty blackened crust, but was slightly more dry/overcooked than the juicy medium rare I like (due to the size?). Probably because it's also served on a sizzling plate. However, not a lot of butter or garlic/seasonings/notable flavorings - made me wish I had brought my own garlic clove. My date later agreed that a 16oz steak from Texas Roadhouse was better. This filet mignon came with a slab of potatoes au gratin and a white sauce that was best described as "optional" by the manager and "vinegary" by the waiter-- it was supposed to be a bearnaise sauce. I thought it was some type of ranch and started eating it with my potatoes, as it was the plate it was served on (my mistake--also not good). My potatoes were also cold... perhaps because I was too busy scarfing down the filet before it got too overcooked. The sauce is supposed to be paired with the steak, but I found that the salty steak paired with the ranchy-vinegary bearnaise sauce to personally to taste foul. I like salt and vinegar chips so when the waiter described it as "vinegary" I thought I would like it. I had a Cabin in the Woods with this meal which is syrupy sweet. My partner's meal was delicious and perfectly cooked. Rack of lamb which was served with a trifecta of sauces and hummus, and something very cinnamony which was perfect. He also got a side of brussel sprouts. He loves any vegetables, whereas I'm very picky. These were pretty good, I liked the smaller burnt ones a lot--the whole thing was perfectly cooked and the sauces accompanying it were tasty. I plan to return to try their boar and a few more drinks one of these weekends as a treat to spoil myself.

I would definitely recommend making a reservation at The Tasting Room, as it’s a popular choice for fine dining in downtown Frederick, where options are somewhat limited. For parking, the Church Street garage is your best bet, though if you’re lucky, you might find parallel street parking nearby. I’ve dined here twice for dinner, and while the food is quite good, the atmosphere didn’t fully resonate with me. Both visits were for date nights, but I found the seating arrangements to be a bit too cramped, with tables placed very close together. The noise level was quite high, making it difficult to have a quiet conversation. Being right downtown, sirens frequently sounded outside, adding to the distraction. At times, I could overhear conversations from neighboring tables, and we had to repeat ourselves to hear each other clearly. That said, this was on a busy Saturday night, so weekday experiences might be more subdued. On the bright side, their happy hour is fantastic—though it’s bar-only—and the cocktails are delicious. While I’m not the biggest fan of the espresso martini, the Lily Pad is my go-to, and their old-fashioned is consistently solid. Overall, The Tasting Room is a great spot for a quick drink or a more casual outing, and with a reservation, it’s well worth a visit.

We had a great time!! Everything went amazing. We had a reservation and it was way to come in a get our table, greeted and given waters pretty fast. Parking is garage parking or street parking, all close by. We had gotten the crab dip, steak, and crab cake, Ceaser salad, and dessert. It was our wedding anniversary and they gave complimentary Champaign for us to celebrate (very cute and set the tone, it's small things like this that add to the experience!) Everything was The steak was cooked perfect, super tender and delicious!! Honestly the best steak I had in a long time and the chimichurri sauce was a great compliment. Solid 5/5 The crab cakes were also meaty and good with minimal filling. 4/5 The Ceaser salad was a standard Ceaser, but the croutons were stale and unpleasant 2/5 bc of the croutons The crab dip appetizer was pretty good, good amount of cheese, not too salty, could've used more crab but good overall. 3.8/5 Overall we were very pleased with our time here and loved our food!!

Ok, so the tasting room is in downtown Frederick. I should take a star for parking becuase frankly parking in downtown Frederick MD is not easy. BUt location-wise they are 1/2 a block from the Church Street parking garage. The Menu is fun. We decided to do appetizers rather than full meals. Its fun to get different things and share. 1. the food was well prepared. 2. the crab dip was out of this world. Our server was amazing and did a good job. She was around but not hovering. Finally we ended with their take on Creme Brule, they had me at Creme. The desert was perfect and topped off the evening. It was an anniversary dinner and we had mentioned that to our server. To end the evening she brought out two glasses of champagne for us to toast.

downtown Frederick is a beautiful Tucktaway destination here in Maryland. And the tasting room is nothing short of amazing. From the decor to the amazing food and service. I can't wait to get back there. Also I'm normally not a big fan of the table bread, however, this bread was amazing. I think I had a few rounds of bread. all of my food was amazing. Was there with a group and everyone really enjoyed themselves and can't wait until the next visit

Amazing food and service!!! I tasted a little of each thing and I was very impressed! The ambiance is very chilled and romantic .

The Tasting Room is such a cool vibe and the drinks are great. This was hands down the BEST espresso martini I've ever had!

We hit up an old favorite dining spot of mine, a place I hadn't been to since COVID. As always, it did not disappoint. Amazing food, drinks, service and atmosphere! We started off with the Muscles, which were in a really nice and light curry sauce. They even brought extra bread for dipping in the sauce. Very tasty and tender. My Ribeye steak was perfectly cooked and well marbled. I had them swap out the fingerling potatoes for scalloped potatoes instead. They paired really well. The Clam Pasta was very good. They use delicious little neck clams over linguini. Clams were cooked perfectly and was big enough for at least a couple of meals. But the star of the show was the Beef Tartare. Honestly, the best tartare I think I've ever had. So much complex flavors and the beef was so soft with a little chew. And the portion size was huge. We will definitely be returning back soon

We and our out-of-town family were made to feel like true guests at The Tasting Room. Despite it being prime dinner time on a Friday evening, we were never rushed -- such a refreshing change from other places that try to turn over tables quickly. We began with a bottle of Prosecco for the table and a delicious charcuterie tasting board. The service was courteous, impeccably timed, and the perfect balance of attentive without being intrusive. The ambiance was elegant yet cozy, and the volume was just right for easy conversation. As if all that didn't make for a perfect evening already, the food was incredible. Every dish at our table impressed. The Duroc pork chop -- pan-seared and served with peach moustarde, broccolini, and chèvre grits -- was the best pork we've ever had. The lamb chop entrée also earned high praise! And we can't forget the cocktails -- the Pick Me Up Espresso Martini was perfectly coffee-forward and creamy without being overly sweet. The Tasting Room remains our favorite Frederick restaurant for special occasions and dinners out with family and friends. Highly recommend!

Downtown Frederick is a lovely place to visit and it has great restaurants to choose from. The Tasting Room is a must visit when you are there. The decoration is very modern and clean, staff is friendly and food is great. They got some good Asian fusion menu to choose from. We had a brunch there and my spicy chicken sandwich was amazing.

I had this dish. The way it describes, not how exactly it comes out. Stone bass- miso glaze | taro croquette | bok choy | shiitake | sake buerre blanc | 40 It was so bad. The fish was very fishy. No bok choy, it was replaced with collards green. I had a bite of collards green, it was so sandy. Taro croquette, no taro flavor. Sake buerre blanc, taste like heavy cream. Do not get this dish. Over rated and over priced for Frederick.

Overall a 5-star bar experience We weren't able to get reservations a couple of days out so, decided to wing it on Friday night. It was risky but well worth it! Haven't been here in over a year (maybe more) but, the waitstaff is always friendly and very competent with the mixology! Definitely try a seasonal cocktail! Hubby and I decided to share a few plates and an entree. Started with the beef tartare, which was prepared expertly and very fresh. That being said, this is not your classic tartare. It had an Asian flare, which was tasty and unique... but sometimes a girl is craving a bit of classic flavor. It still merits a 5 star because it was prepared perfectly and looked beautiful. Then, we had the fried artichoke. This is a GEM of an appetizer! Whole artichoke hearts, cooked just right. Plated over a not too lemony hummus type spread. I love it when you can actually taste the star ingredient, which in this case is the artichoke Finally, we shared the scallop entree. Again, the cook knows exactly how to prepare this dish! Nice crusty sear, no crazy over seasoning. You can taste the lovely, fleshy scallops. A few of the bites were a smidge gritty...nothing off putting but, noticeable. Would absolutely order this again! Dessert was a lovely corn cake with berries and a fresh whipped cream. Sounds a little weird, and i was looking to try something different. This was it and I'm glad i did!! Loved the crunchy texture of the corn cake and the berries were a wonderful mix of tart with a hint of sweet. Paired dessert with their signature Espresso Martini for a perfecto and memorable finish! Overall a GREAT date night and met some lovely locals at the bar. Do's: try to make a reservation. Hit the bar! Try a seasonal cocktail. Definitely, go a little outside your comfort zone. Don't: Forget to communicate if you are in a time crunch. Forget to smile. Taste a complete strangers amazing looking drink...unless... no, don't do it! Not saying i did..

Stopped in Sat evening. The crab aioli on rice cakes was delicious, as was the rose crémant. Top class restaurant in Frederick! Server was so pleasant, as well.

In a word? STELLAR. I've been to The Tasting Room many times and always enjoy it. But my experience there this weekend for my friend's birthday was the best yet. I started with one of their experimental cocktails -- the verde daiquiri -- which is a lovely concoction of rum, juices, and green Chartreuse (which is heavenly all on its own). DIVINE. Our group of three old friends decided to order an array of things from the menu and share. We got Nduja mussels, octopus with romesco sauce, scallops crudo, lobster mashed potatoes, New England clam chowder, and skirt steak with fingerling potatoes. All -- especially the octopus, which was cooked to perfection -- was excellent. We asked Justin, TR's sommelier, for something special and celebratory. He brought us a lovely bottle of Loire Valley Cremant (because no celebration is complete without bubbles) that was absolutely delicious and, along with Justin's witty banter, the perfect complement to our feast. TL; DR: The Tasting Room is an outstanding spot. Great vibe, great food, great service. Love it. Can't wait to go back.

We are there last week and sat at a high top in the window. The food was excellent and the service was great as well. It's expensive but the food is so good.

An amazing experience stepping into The Tasting Room, with casually, upscale, dressed people dining at tables and booths to the left and a smallish bar with dinner seating straight ahead. The bar service is friendly quick and efficient, I didn't sit saving room for those whom were looking to eat dinner. Next time I will comment on their food, it looked delicious!

Made a res. Arrived on time and were offered a table right by the front door. Saw many other tables available but were told no. Reserved for others. Smart alec manager then asked if I was ok I letting the "anniversary" couple sit at the front door. But it's ok for us to sit there? How unbelievably rude. We left and are having a lovely dinner at Up On Market. Go there. Not the pretentious Tasting Room.

I've been going to the Tasting Room for years. I only order the filet mignon. It is so delicious that I think about it daily. So I took my friend who is an owner and chef of a very high end restaurant. He ordered the ribeye. I did not notice that he was struggling to eat it. Out of respect for me he did not say anything about it but a couple of weeks later he told me it was the toughest ribeye that he had ever had. I was so embarrassed and felt the Tasting Room had let me down. Since then I've lost the desire to dine there. Of all times when I bring an accomplished, award winning chef that this had to happen. Shame on you!

Went to this place for my boyfriends birthday. It was okay they have a consistent menu everyday. I ordered the short rib and he ordered the crab cakes. The short rib was pretty dry and expensive for what you got. The crab cakes was pretty much just all breaded and price was a little lower for what we usually pay. The service was really great though as our server frequently checked up on us and was very nice. The best thing here was probably the cheesecake with guava sorbet! who would've thought that that combo with cheesecake would be so decadent and delicious. Like a cooking creamy flavor in your mouth. overall, if you have a one time special occasion you could try this place as it's a staple local in downtown frederick, but i probably won't be going back anytime soon

I ordered the duck and my wife had the scallops. The scallops were good and the duck was perfectly cooked but bland as were the accompaniments so overall the food was average and not worth the price point. It was very loud and we couldn't even hold a conversation due to this fact. The server was very nice but with so many better options in Frederick we will not be back.

I came here for brunch on a Sunday. The service was amazing. The waiters were very polite and attentive. They had a nice menu. I ordered lobster chowder and the Chesapeake Benedict. Both were really good. The chowder had the taste of lobster throughout and had a good amount of lobster meat. The chowder is a little sweet but not too overwhelming. The Benedict was really flavorful also. I would definitely come back here to try other things. The only thing that could have made this better was if they offered bottomless mimosas. 1 mimosa was $10 and the glass it came in was a quarter of the way full. Not really a good value in my opinion.

Incredibly nice staff and delicious food! We had the crab toast to start and it was amazing. Delicious and enough to feed 2. We had the gnocchi and the crab cakes and both tasted great. Crab cakes were on the small side, but they were still delicious. Upscale without being pretentious. Will definitely come again!

Perfect location in a great town. Food was spectacular. Highly recommend. First date and she was impressed.

All of the food and drinks we had were outstanding. All appetizers and entrees were drag and inviting. The creme brûlée dessert was divine. We will definitely be back!

I always think of The Tasting Room as my go-to for an elegant night out. Recently, my friends took me to lunch there for my birthday. Some of our group enjoyed craft cocktails. Their Lobster Bisque is the absolute best! The waiter surprised me with Happy Birthday treats, too. Love this Frederick institution!

This Should have been a 1 star last visit. Just bad food. Not a good value either. Won't return.

I have been all over the US and dined at so many "hot spots" or classics and in my mind, no place we go can hold a candle to The Tasting Room not just for delicious and inventive menu items but world class service and care that goes above and beyond on every visit. While there may be another restaurant in town with a famous chef and it's good but in my opinion doesn't come close to the amazing evenings we have at TR. last night was no exception. Just a perfect evening that we badly needed. No matter where we end up in the country, The Tasting Room will always be "our" restaurant.

I met a friend here for dinner and drinks and I love this restaurant. It's crazy I can't believe that I've never been to this restaurant before. I love how Frederick has so many gems to choose from for great food. If you've never been to The Tasting Room it's perfect for date night, girls night out (which is what I did), or for cool place to chill and relax at the bar solo. Let me begin by saying that our waitress, Jessica, was so helpful and knowledgeable of the menu to make suggestions on food and drink options. She was so polite and welcoming, and I immediately I felt like this restaurant was on point with the service. The cocktails were amazing. I had the Blueberry Lemonade & Summer Sangria, and my friend had a Aperol Spritz with Gin. We also had wine with our entree's Our food was delicious! We started with the crab dip, and it was good. I ordered the NY Strip and it was so good, but my only issue is that I ordered it to be cooked medium. The first one was overcooked, and Jessica and the Manager offered for it to be sent back and replaced with a new one. I have to give it to them because, they were so nice about it and quickly brought out a new one. The second was cooked the way I liked it, but because they put it on a "hot plate" it continued to cook. So by the time I got to the end of the steak it was well done, and I lost interest in finishing it. Even though I really wanted to finish it and the steak was such a great cut, seasoned to perfection, and delicious otherwise. The side dishes were really good as well. Finally, I usually don't have any room for dessert, but because the food was the perfect portions and not "heavy," I was able to have dessert. So, my friend and split the Creme Brûlée. OMGOODNESS! So good! The strawberry compote made it even better for me! I loved it! It was perfect! If you're thinking about checking out The Tasting Room, I definitely recommend it and I will be returning

This place is overpriced and a bit overrated imo. The waiter was nice and chill but he recommended the Chilean sea bass which was okay, definitely not worth the price. It almost tasted a bit like tandoori masala on the sides. The tenderness was not even close to other times I have tried Chilean sea bass and the flavor was nothing to brag about because they tried to enhance it with things that don't go well with it (referring to the curry flavored sauce around it). I may try this place again but was not impressed.

We came here for dessert and drinks to end our night out. The service was great and we were seated right away on a Friday night. Our server was very nice too. We got the crème brûlée and the chocolate terrine. Both were fantastic!

Fabulous lunch! Great wine! Incredible service! We will be back for sure. The location is perfect if you are downtown for anything.

Great service and delicious food! The crab dip was amazing and the lamb chops were superb!

Worth the drive on a lovely weekend and delicious food. Check the hours that it's open. You don't want to drive there and find it closed!

There are many excellent restaurants in Frederick, but for food quality and ambience, The Tasting Room is the best. Very service oriented. For special occasions and general dining. Romantic, but a casual vibe. Never had a bad meal here. Consistently outstanding for food and beverages. A neighborhood gem.

food B + service B Price C Vibe B- I had wanted to go back to this place for awhile but its not as good. The bar was packed and loud. The music loud and bothersome. Portions decent but overall price expensive. I miss the salmon and chill vibe

Great service. Great for dogs. They were friendly to my dog Murphy. Brought him water and scratches. Ordered kafeta and crab dip for appetizers. We ordered from the brunch menu. Tonkatsu bowl. Maryland beef sandwich. Tonkatsu bowl was decent. Beef sandwich was decent too. It was just a good overall experience.

The Tasting Room delivers a five star experience time and time again. Ambience- A+ clean, sleek, sexy Service- A+ Cynthia was our server tonight Presentation- A+ gorgeous, lively plating Quality- A+ food, ingredients, ingenuity The experience was amazing from start to finish. Thank you!

This is a nice restaurant. Flavor was incredible on everything we ordered. Both appetizers were delicious. The lobster chowder had so much flavor. The steak I ordered was cooked perfectly and had a wonderful flavor to it. Service was excellent. Would certainly return!

Went here for my birthday on 1/31/24 and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Food was well seasoned and a good portion size. The ambiance was nice. Nose level was moderate. Staff was knowledgeable of the menu and provided great pairing options for the dessert and wine.

The Tasting Room has been put on a pedestal in the local area as the best, most elegant and fancy restaurant in the older town of Frederick, Maryland by locals, critics and even other reviewers on this website. While the statement is true of it being the most elegant in Frederick. It is not so fancy that scare off guests because of it. The ambiance is nice. Fancier looking white table cloth, candle lit tables, leatherback menu, ornate gold ceiling, pretty much the look for any "fine-dining" french restaurant. While at first glance, the general ambiance makes the restaurant seem like the vibes would be more haute and foufou than they actually are. The restaurant still features a prominent sports bar section and generally louder volume which makes the restaurant look and sound more approachable in my opinion. You can still have your fancy elegant nights if you so desire, just ask to be seated away from the bar and it will be quieter. The service here was excellent. Very attentive all the time. They took very diligent care to warn one of my peers about items on the menu that would cause for him to have an allergic reaction and even provided substitutions as well. I should also mention service was quick. For my party and I to be: seated, drinks & appetizers ordered and served was around 15-20 minutes. Now the food, I was able to taste two appetizers: the Crab Dip and the Beef Carpaccio. The crab dip was tasty with the rich cheese sauce and old bay, but overall a bit overpriced for what you were paying for was essentially just a regular cheese sauce with a small amount of crab meat inside spiced with a ton of old bag seasoning. Crab Dip is a really common find in Maryland, and this just feels like a very average version unfortunately. The Beef Carpaccio was a good dish overall, great balance of flavors with the pepper crust, the salt from the capers and acidity from the shallots, but the frisée salad was an unneeded component in the dish adding no prominent flavors or textures. Also the crostini to eat the beef carpaccio with was cut a bit too thick before roasting making the crostini as hard as a rock. Moreover, I'd still happily order the Beef Carpaccio dish, just skip the crostini and use the softer sour dough that they hand out as my bread of choice but the Crab Dip would only be if my peers would want to share it. As for the entree's, I shared with a peer the braised Short Rib and roasted Rack of Lamb. Both of these dishes were much better received in my opinion. The short rib was pull apart tender with an ultra rich and flavorful demi-glace sauce that I made sure to polish off. The variance of texture from the toothy oyster mushrooms, the crunchy potato pavé and the tender meat itself made for a nice contrast. The lamb dish was initially a tad rare but the excellent service and came in quickly changing the cook to a more medium. The lamb dish also having a very rich sauce but had a stronger tang. The sides also a very strong contrast in texture. Highly recommend them both. For dessert, I would highly recommend splitting the Crème Brûlée with another person. The dish is very flavorful with the fruit atop and the rich crème brûlée itself makes for a great combination except it is too sweet and heavy for one person to finish in my opinion. Also since it is more expensive, if you split the dish it makes it more worth it I guess. Overall, the Tasting Room is a great restaurant in the downtown Frederick area with larger portions compared to similar "elegant french restaurants". It can be for both a friendly gathering at the bar or more formal occasions at their other tables. The food is not so innovative or really out there in terms of experimentation of flavor but it is usually comforting nonetheless. I would go again if there was an occasion to go, but not alone on purpose.

I've lived around Frederick for a few years now and I've always heard great things about tasting room, but I've never had the opportunity to try it out myself.. So glad I finally got to! The menu is very unique and creative and the staff is wonderful. I wish they were open earlier and prices were lower... but that's just Frederick I guess!

Valentine's Day Dinner. This was my first time at the Tasting Room. I had heard so much about it that I think I was expecting too much. First, the decor was upscale minimalist. Second, it is much smaller than I thought, but comfortable. It only went up from here. The Hostess, Manager and Wait Staff were friendly and helpful. We felt very welcomed. The menu is not huge but has a nice variety. I regretted not having an appetizer. I had a blood orange martini which was a wonderfully tasty cocktail. We had the halibut and scallops. Not much food for the price, but both dishes were very good. The halibut is mild and paired with flavorful but also mild veggies/pancetta. I don't like spicy food so it was perfect for me. The sauce with the scallops was very tasty. The Brussels sprouts could have been seasoned better. Brussels can handle complex flavors but these were bland. We finished with the butter cake which was lemony goodness. I will go back but I think I'll try the rack of lamb and the crab dip. Overall I don't think the food is truly worth the price but I do recommend The Tasting room.

We stumbled upon The Tasting Room and we definitely lucked out! We sat at the bar for appetizers and drinks and ended up ordering their white wine flights and the burrata. The burrata great and we loved trying new whites that we've never had before. The service was good and I love that they have indoor and outdoor seating options - it's a very bright and pretty inside and a must try date night spot in Frederick!

The worst steak ever. Service poor. Staff very rude. I would not recommend - go to White Castle for a better meal.

I came here for lunch today and really enjoyed the experience. The atmosphere and service were great. This has been on my list to try since I got to Frederick back in May. The Togarashi Bigeye Tuna Salad was really good. The Gazpacho was also really good and fresh.

The variety of wines and ever changing experimental cocktails keeps us coming back. They respect reservations and will actually keep a table empty for you instead of seating someone, which is rare. The service is always good. The food is typically good. The lamb burger was slightly over seasoned but not inedible. Prices are slightly on the more expensive side but still affordable. My only critiques are some seats are in direct sunlight, making it hard to see when the sun is shining right in your eye line. Also, if you are seated by the side entrance, the draft during cold weather is noticeable. For someone who is always hot, I was actually getting cold. My last critique is when a table was being reset behind us, the white table cloth put off a good bit of dust and lint. I was glad we didn't have food on the table at the time or I may have been slightly annoyed. Regardless, we will return.

We dined here recently for a family birthday. The food is overpriced. Two of us ordered the filet, which is $60. We both ordered medium rare...what arrived was medium and medium well. When I mentioned this, the server suggested I cut into the middle where it was not as cooked, which is not an acceptable solution. They ended up taking half off of one of the filets. The Brussels sprouts were oily and not very flavorful other than the pieces of bacon. The chocolate cheesecake was delicious. They also brought out a scoop of ice cream with a candle, which was nice. My teens enjoyed the mocktails. Overall I was disappointed and don't plan on returning.

Stopped by for a cool beverage on a very hot afternoon. We sat at the bar and we had a wonderful experience! We enjoyed a non-alcoholic blackberry mule. It was so refreshing and really hit the spot before continuing on our exploration of the shops in town.

Had an excellent anniversary dinner. Great service and ambiance! We will most definitely be going again.

Great selection of browns and great manhattans. Fresh and friendly staff with a sense of elegance no matter the time.

More expensive than it should be but good food and atmosphere. I'd like to see better vegan and local farm and humane sources on the menu. Yes I'm a save the planet treat animals good kind of person and I only eat responsibly sourced food.. Since it doesn't say I'm guessing the food is factory farmed. Why not use local?