Frederick County hosts a variety of fine restaurants with distinct atmospheres and award-winning cuisines. The list below reflects non-national chain businesses, thanks to Doug and Marilyn Reedy, who have provided comments (in parenthesis) to point out consistently high quality and value of food and service.
44 North
44 North Market St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-698-1845.
American fare.
Airways Inn
310 Aviation Way, Frederick.
Phone: 301-228-2100.
Sandwiches, salads, & more.
Adjacent to airport.
Amigos
11791 Fingerboard Rd., Monrovia.
Phone: 301-865-0868.
Mexican dining.
Avalon Restaurant
9800 Liberty Rd., Mt. Pleasant.
Phone: 301-898-9673.
Specializing in pit beef, ribs, and crabs.
Barbara Fritchie Candy Stick Restaurant
Rt. 40 West, Frederick.
Phone: 301-662-2500.
Home-style cooking in one of Frederick's oldest
restaurants.
Beans and Bagels
49 East Patrick St., Frederick.
Perfect little eatery for light breakfasts and
lunches. House-made bagels and fresh cream cheese.
Bentz Street Raw Bar
6 S. Bentz St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-694-9134.
Funky neighborhood hang-out with fresh seafood and
live music nightly.
Blue Fox Inn
Md. 355 Between Frederick and Urbana.
Phone: 301-831-4878.
Relaxed fine dining, specilizing in fresh seafood
and beef.
Brewer's Alley (One of the Best in town.)
124 N. Market St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-631-0089.
Contemporary American regional cuisine.
The Brown Pelican
5 E. Church St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-695-5833
Voted most romantic restaurant in Frederick
Magazine readers' poll. Specializing in seafood,
veal, and duck.
Bushwaller's
209 N. Market St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-694-5697.
Serving fresh seafood dishes in an attractive pub
setting.
C.K.'s Pretzel Works
210 N. Market St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-694-9299.
Gourmet soft pretzels with delectable fillings and
pizza.
Cactus Flats
10026 Hansonville Rd., Frederick.
Phone: 301-898-3085.
Burgers and american fare in honky-tonk setting.
Cafe Delight
Rt. 40, Frederick County Square, Frederick.
Phone: 301-663-0330.
Healthy sandwiches and yogurt.
Cafe Kyoko
10 E. Patrick St., 2nd Flr., Frederick.
Phone: 301-695-9656
Japanese and Thai specialties and sushi bar.
Cafe on the Rocks
4220 Tuscarora Rd. (Rt. 28), Point of Rocks.
Phone: 301-874-5751.
Home-cooked food and pizza.
Callahan's Seafood and Lounge
1808 Rosemont Ave., Frederick.
Phone: 301-698-9596.
Fresh seafood in casual atmosphere.
Candelora’s
Rt. 287 & Church St., Lovettsville, VA.
Phone: 540-822-5705.
Fine Italian cuisine in beautiful country setting.
Carriage House Inn
200 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg.
Phone: 301-447-2366.
Traditional dishes served in colonial setting.
Casa Rico Mexican Restaurant & Bar
Rt. 40 W., Frederick.
Phone: 301-663-3285.
Cantina-style Mexican dining.
Cheeseburgers 'N Paradise
1201 E. Patrick St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-631-0188.
Big burgers and ice cream served carry-out.
Chi Chi's Mexican Restaurante
Rt. 40 W., Frederick.
Phone: 301-696-0950.
Chain-style Mexican fare.
China Garden (One of the Best in town.)
506 W. Patrick St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-695-5055 or 695-5056.
Voted favorite oriental restaurant in Frederick
Magazine readers' poll.
Circa
137 N. Market St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-662-2866.
International, eclectic cuisine.
Comus Inn
23900 Old Hundred Rd., Comus.
Phone: 301-349-5100.
Traditional cuisine in elegant country setting.
Cozy Restaurant
103 Frederick Rd., Thurmont.
Phone: 301-271-7373.
Famous for bountiful buffets in family setting.
Crabapples Delicatessen
101 W. Patrick St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-694-0208.
Voted Best Carry-Out Deli by Frederick Magazine
readers.
Cracked Claw at Peter Pan
Rt. 355, Urbana.
Phone: 301-831-1200.
All-you-can-eat crabs and other seafood specialties
plus off-track betting.
Dan-Dee Country Inn and Motel
Rt. 40 W. at entrance to Gambrill State Park,
Frederick.
Phone: 301-473-8282.
Family-style cooking in casual setting.
diFrancesco's Restaurant
26 N. Market St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-695-5499.
Voted best Italian restaurant in Frederick Magazine
readers poll.
Donnelly's Restaurant
103 N. Market St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-695-5388.
Traditional fare in one of downtown Frederick's
Irish pubs.
Dutch's Daughter
5901 Old National Pike, Frederick.
Phone: 301-663-0297.
Voted Frederick Magazine readers' favorite
restaurant. Crabcakes and other seafood
specialites.
Fire Escape
36 S. Market St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-846-4187.
Cappuccino, sandwiches, dessert, ice cream.
Four Seasons Restaurant
4506 Baltimore National Pike, Mt. Airy.
Phone: 301-839-2320.
Traditional dining in family-style setting.
Excellent breakfasts.
Frederick Diner
700 N. Market St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-695-2961. Fifties' diner-best crab cake
in Maryland.
Gladchuck Brothers
489 W. Patrick St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-662-7750. Traditional all-American fare.
Griff's Landing
43 S. Market St., Frederick.
Overstuffed sandwiches and fresh seafood.
Hagan’s Tavern
5018 Old National Pike, Braddock Heights.
Phone: 301-371-9189.
Fine cuisine in a restored 18th century tavern.
Hana's Korean Restaurant
140-B W. Patrick St., Frederick.
Korean/Vietnamese specialties.
Harrigan's
FSK Holiday Inn, Frederick.
Phone: 301-694-7500.
Specializing in Sunday brunch and holiday buffets.
Hunan Cheers
1170 W. Patrick St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-694-5512. Traditional Asian-style
cuisine.
Hunan Delight
8415-J Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville.
Phone: 301-845-4888.
Hunan, Szechuan, and Cantonese dishes for
carry-out.
The Inn at Buckeystown
Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown.
Phone: 301-874-5755.
Upscale continental cuisine.
Jennifer's Restaurant
207 W. Patrick St., Frederick.
Regional American favorites and healthy spa
cuisine. Voted Best Business Lunch by Frederick
Magazine readers.
J.T. Ashley's
Holiday Inn Rt. 40 and Baughman's Ln., Frederick.
American fare.
Kostas Family Restaurant
11339 Liberty Rd. (Libertytown Shopping Center),
Libertytown.
Phone: 301-898-0993.
Greek and Italian specialties.
La Paz Mexican Restaurant
18 Market Space, Frederick.
Phone: 301-694-8980.
Voted Best Mexican Restaurant in Frederick Magazine
readers poll.
Ledo Pizza
490 Prospect Blvd., Frederick.
Phone: 301-663-9800.
Pizza, pasta, salads, and sandwiches in casual
setting.
Letterio's Restaurant
1781 N. Market St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-663-9102.
Authentic Italian specialties.
Liberty Road Seafood & Steak
10524 Liberty Road, Frederick,
Phone: 301-898-3181.
Little Far East
177A Thomas Johnson Drive, Amber Meadows Shopping
Center, Frederick.
Phone: 301-662-6171.
Hunan and Szechuan cuisine.
Lohr's Family Restaurant
911 East Patrick St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-663-6511.
Home-cooked meals and home-baked pies.
Lotus Chinese Cuisine
Rt. 40 & Baughman's Ln., Frederick.
301-694-3388.
May's Restaurant
5640 Urbana Pike, Frederick.
Phone: 301-662-4233.
Home cooking, featuring seafood and hand-cut
steaks.
Mealey's Restaurant
8 Main St., New Market.
Phone: 301-865-5488.
Regional specialties served in gracious setting.
Mountain Gate Family Restaurant
133 Frederick Rd., Thurmont.
Phone: 301-271-4373.
Family buffet.
Mudd Puddle
124 South Carroll St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-620-4323.
Coffee specialties, panini sandwiches.
Nido's Italiano
111 E. Patrick St.
Phone: 301-624-1052, Thomas Johnson Drive,
Frederick.
Phone: 301-694-5939.
Traditional Italian food and wine.
North Woods Inn
210 North Church St., Thurmont.
Phone: 301-271-3794.
Steak and seafood specialties.
Old South Mountain Inn
6132 Old National Pike, Boonsboro.
Phone: 301-371-5400.
Charming atmosphere and specializing in beef,
seafood, and traditional entrees.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant (A national chain business but good
value and quality, consistently.)
5609 Spectrum Dr., Frederick.
Phone: 301-663-1801.
Traditional Italian cuisine.
Omar Khayam
Willowdale dr., Frederick.
Phone: 301-631-1886.
Indian and Pakastani cuisine.
Paradise
Route 40 W., Frederick.
Phone: 301-682-6066.
Mongolian grill and Chinese buffet.
Peking Gourmet
5732 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick.
Phone: 301-846-0001.
Authentic Peking-style cuisine.
The Province
131 N. Market St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-663-1441.
New American classics and innovative daily
specials.
The Province Too
12 E. Patrick St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-663-3315.
Deli sandwiches and salads, honey baked ham, fresh
baked desserts and breads.
Quail Ridge Inn
Rt. 27, Mt. Airy.
Phone: 301-831-7488.
Traditional steak and seafood specialties in a
handsome mountain lodge.
Rachel's Garden
200 S. Main St., Mt. Airy.
Phone: 301-831-7080.
Contemporary cuisine.
Red Horse Restaurant
996 W. Patrick St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-663-3030.
A Frederick institution for great steaks.
Roppongi Restaurant
1080 W. Patrick St., Frederick.
Japanese dishes and Sushi bar.
Shamrock Restaurant
Rt. 15, Thurmont.
Phone: 301-271-2912.
Traditional fare with a touch of Ireland.
Sig's Hideaway Cafe
140-D W. Patrick St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-662-0882.
Prime rib and steaks in casual setting.
Stone Manor
5820 Carroll Boyer Rd., Middletown.
Phone: 301-473-5454.
Gourmet dinners and fabulous Sunday brunch.
The Deli
57 E. Patrick St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-663-8122.
Overstuffed sandwiches and vegetarian specials.
The Orchard
45 N. Market St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-663-4912.
Flavorful healthy fare with many vegetarian
selections.
Tauraso's Restaurant (One of the Best in town.)
Everedy Square, Frederick.
Phone: 301-663-6600.
Innovative Italian and American favorites,
including wood oven-baked pizza. Voted Best Wine
List by Frederick Magazine readers.
Tully's Restaurant & Pub
1080 W. Patrick St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-694-2626.
Updated classics and pub food.
Turning Point Inn
3406 Urbana Pike, Urbana.
Phone: 301-874-2421.
Fine dining in the gracious setting of a country
inn.
Valentino's Restaurant (One of the Best in town.)
425 Jefferson St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-694-3344. Greek and Italian specialties.
Village Tavern
122 Walkers Way, Walkersville.
Phone: 301-845-2262.
Friendly neighborhood pub with nightly specials.
Village Green Restaurant (One of the Best in town.)
West Patrick Street
Wag's Restaurant
24 S. Market St., Frederick.
Phone: 301-694-8451.
Voted Best Burger in Frederick Magazine readers
poll.