What a lovely bar with a speakeasy vibe. The space feels romantic and cozy with real candles to…read moreprovide a little glow. I ordered the Flauntleroy ($12), which was refreshing. The bourbon wasn't too strong in this one though, but still a great drink. The service was great and we were checked in on as soon as any of our drinks were done. They were also patient with us as we were one of the last ones left before closing.

Awesome comfortable place to enjoy a craft cocktail. The treat everyone like family.read more

Food was great. Visited while in town for business. Was solo and seated at high top in bar area…read more There were about 6 other customers at the bar. Ambience and decorum was nice with an upscale feel yet still casual. It took a while for the bartender to get through prior customers to come take my order, but she was working solo with what appeared to be a trainee. Had the surf and turf. Food was great. I'd come back and recommend to others.

Great service from entering door to an informal dinner at the bar. Excellent smash-type burger…read more Relaxed atmosphere with outdoor seating. Quiet. Music and conversation that did not annoy this solo diner.

I was not expecting to have a wonderful of a time as I did. Thought I'd stay for a few hours, ended…read moreup staying the whole day. Absolutely wonderful experience! After you've seen the house, take the time to walk around the grounds; the recreated farmland, the forest trail, and the gardens are all breathtaking. Loved the museum inside main building. The gift shop is more tasteful than is usual with historical locations (looking at you, Gettysburg). The food court didn't have much to offer by way of, well, anything that wasn't typical lame fast food, so that was a little disappointing, but they do offer outdoor seating so that was nice. This place is a national treasure. Bring the whole family!

I love this place! We came here on a lazy snowy Saturday right as it opened, and we got a great…read moretable right by the window. It filled up fast, and there was a lively bar crowd, and also an engagement party celebration upstairs. All of the servers were so friendly, and happy to share their favorite dishes and beers, etc. We started with the wings, which were great, and then we had the house salad with salmon and the burger and fries. OK, I did not order the burger and fries, but my boyfriend did, and I ate half the fries on his plate, they were that good! Great, friendly, with generous pours for wine, and just a really friendly, great place with perfect food for a winter day. I wish I could find a place like this in Washington, DC.

I've been coming to Hootch & Banter on and off since I moved to Frederick, and it's definitely a…read morespot worth visiting. I usually come for brunch, and it's consistently good. The restaurant has a great vibe, and you can tell a lot of attention went into the design and overall atmosphere. The staff can be a bit hit or miss. Our servers have always been friendly and attentive, but the host has been a little off-putting on a couple of visits. The food is still very good, although I've noticed a slight decline in quality over my last two visits. That said, it hasn't been enough to keep me from coming back. Overall, it's a great restaurant and one I'd still recommend to anyone visiting or living in Frederick.

High Dive is an interesting mashup. From the name and the first impression inside, it reads as a…read moredark, slightly dingy dive bar, and it fully delivers that vibe. Then you open the menu and realize there is a surprisingly large Hawaiian themed food selection. It is not really a restaurant, though. It feels like a bar first, with a better than expected food program, not the other way around. The bar service was excellent. I ordered a Sazerac, and they served it with the absinthe on the side so you can add it to taste. That is a small detail, but it shows care and attention, and it made for a great drink. Service overall was friendly and prompt. Even though it is clearly a bar, it is also calm enough during certain hours that you could do some work or have a low key meeting. I would not try that during peak drinking hours. I am not sure of the exact hours, but it seems like more of a late day or evening spot than a lunch stop. If you are in the area and want a solid cocktail and a snack, High Dive is an easy pick.

Amazing vibes, food was executed and the service was just as good. It's a very unique spot!read more

This place is a great cocktail bar spot next to the Carroll creek pathways. It has excellent…read morecocktails a laid-back but lively vibe. The drinks were all very good and the variety is great. They have a large and ever rotating seasonal cocktail menu along with their classic. They are all done very well and the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly with what you're looking for. The decor is with bar seating, couches and high top tables to your liking. Definitely a good spot for a date to have a drink with.

I try to make it a point to come here whenever I am in Frederick. The staff is nothing short of…read moreAMAZING and every single bartender can make a delicious drink. I always start with an espresso martini and then venture into a seasonal drink and/or bartender's recommendation. I also love that there is a self serve water cooler by the front door to help you stay hydrated.

This place came across my IG, I think?! It doesn't matter how I stumbled across it but I'm glad I…read moredid. The food was amazing. The restaurant is huge and well set up. The bar area is in the front. The main dinning hall and private dinning area are off to the left of the bar area. I went in pregamed!!! I knew what I wanted and went straight to it. The complimentary bread and dip was not expected but was greatly appreciated. The bread is warm and that dip, that dip....so freaking good. It's tomato based I think. For the apps we ordered the meatball trio ( always order the balls), arancini bolognese, and the shrimp something. Everything was a hit!!! I can't remember the names of the main dishes. I had pasta with a cream sauce, chicken and spinach. My mother had a pork chop with veggies and roasted red potatoes. We sat at the bar and services was attentive even as it filled to capacity. The drinks were tasty, so much so that it lead to another round.

As a first time diner, attending with people with intellectual disability, I would suggest…read moreplanning. The environment and accessibility was somewhat difficult but there is a steel incline at the entrance if using a wheelchair. We were taken to be seated all the way in the corner. When it hit 6 pm, it was hard to get out due to the excessive amount of tables, and wheelchair was not accessible after. My table was given an automatic gratuity charge, with a table of 5, but the policy states "Parties of 6 or more subject to 20% gratuity. A 3% processing fee is applied to all credit card purchases." Overall the ambiance of the restaurant was good. The food was prepped nicely, my table ordered - Sodas, Caesar Salad, Bucatini Arrabiata with Chicken, shrimp scampi (GF), bucatini Delle Nonna, meatball trio, ravioli, and crab soup. 8/10 for taste, and presentation. I won't be coming back, but overall recommend just to try! If you are in the area. My server was pleasant overall too.

Came here a year ago with my daughter and her dog to celebrate his birthday. Food and service was…read moregreat. A year later we decided to come back to the place. The service was great but the food wasn't. My daughter ordered a salad with chicken on it and the chicken wasn't cooked all the way thru. They did take it back and cooked it more. Disappointed with my dogs meal. It was cold and the chicken was dried out. I don't know what they moped the floors with but my shoes were sticking to the floor, with every step I took....I was making noise as I walked to the bathroom....very disappointed with this visit.

The food was fantastic, I had the fish and chips. The ambience is really cozy and clean. Our server…read morewas super attentive and on top of everything. 5 stars!

We punted for lunch and went here. The food was not good, and the service was slow. They forgot to…read morebring out cream and sugar, and our pastry. We will not be going back.

Had a wonderful dinner at Flour & Stone! The service was great and the food was excellent. We had…read morethe seared octopus app - sooo good. For dinner we had the short rib gnocchi and it was the best gnocchi I've had in a while. Saving room for dessert was worth it because we had a cheesecake with strawberry and rhubarb topping that was fantastic! I will definitely come back on my next visit to the Happy Valley area.

Every one in our group had omelets they all said how good they were. I had a BLT every thing was…read moregood except the bread , it seamed to be quite dry. Service was great.

Amazing food, excellent service, good pri especially, lots of parking…read more I love coming here I go out of my way to hit this spot