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    Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

    3.2 (160 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Salad, Soup
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Minestrone
    Randi K.

    This is just a review on the soup to go. We ordered a bucket of minestrone and it was basically a bucket of beans! The first few bowls had some vegetables, but take a look at the pic after a few bowls were dished out!

    Calamari
    Ruth C.

    My husband, daughter and I enjoyed a surprisingly smooth Valentine's Day dinner at Olive Garden this year. We joined the waitlist online and were seated immediately upon arrival - impressive for such a busy holiday! Despite the packed restaurant, our food arrived quickly. The Tour of Italy offered a perfect sampling of their classics with well-executed chicken parmesan, lasagna, and fettuccine. The Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara featured perfectly cooked seafood in a creamy sauce with a nice smoky touch from the bacon. Their classic Fettuccine Alfredo was rich without being heavy, and the Calamari was surprisingly tender with a light, crispy coating. Our server was attentive and kept the famous breadsticks coming - a big hit with my daughter. The restaurant struck a nice balance between Valentine's Day atmosphere while remaining comfortable for our family dinner. For a chain restaurant on one of the busiest nights of the year, Olive Garden exceeded expectations with efficient service, good food, and generous portions that gave us next-day leftovers. A solid 4/5 stars for making our family Valentine's dinner special without breaking the bank.

    Finished my plate it was so delish.
    Nettie F.

    Had a great meal here tonight celebrating a veteran in the family. We had delicious hot fresh food. The service was excellent (thank you Connor ). The staff were all so nice and polite. The hostess stand was very efficient. Restaurant was super clean and it wasn't too loud inside. You could still have a nice conversation without shouting even though the place was packed with a 45 minute wait. We joined the online wait list so our wait was not very long once we arrived. Great meal. We had a very nice evening here. As you can see I really enjoyed my 4 cheese marinara and angel hair.

    Endless soup and salad! The best!!
    Yealim K.

    I visited for Saturday dinner. It was busy but I didn't have to wait for dine in. The server was friendly but we had to wait for a while to get the service and didn't come back often. But overall I like Olive Garden! If you order any entree, you can choose either soup or salad and it's unlimited refills. I always choose soup and my husband chooses salad so we can share both. Also you can change the soup when you asked for refills. I tried 3 soups total out of 4. Lol. I like all soups I got, and the salad is the best!! Garlic bread sticks are good too. I ended up taking my entree to home because I was already so full before the main dish. I enjoyed the visit and i would come back again. Total we got 2 entree with 1 beer and 1 wine, and total price after tax was around $60 before tips. It was good value!

    salad
    LeAndra M.

    what do I say? Olive Garden has definitely taken a turn for the worse. As we know it's not authentic Italian food and it seems nothing. Here is made fresh. Everything is over price and not season very well. Of course we had kids with us and they enjoyed their entrées but they also don't know what to look for. my husband's food arrived, and it looked like it was sitting in a plate of grease or oil he took two bites and was done. I order the chicken Parm with angel hair. Pasta seasoning was not great, but it's my go to. The breadsticks were hot. That's the one thing I can say that has not changed and sell. it was good. Maybe should they should just become a salad shop that offers breadsticks. this location was not very busy and I can see why. Our server overall did well but did forget a few times that I ask for a bag when it was time to go.

    Grilled chicken fettuccine and fries
    Joseph C.

    Having kids is the ever-changing roller coaster in life. I love it! My son recently turned 11 years old and wanted to go to the Olive garden. No one knows exactly why he wanted to go but he wanted to go so we went. I knew what to expect of the Olive garden, so I enjoyed my experience. Unfortunately, my son became ill and was not able to enjoy his meal but the rest of the family did. We had the unlimited breadsticks, the Brad is amazing! My wife and I shared a family style Caesar salad which was good. My daughter and son both had scratch made pasta. My wife had pasta I had salmon. Always decent. Not overwhelming, not underwhelming but just middle of the road. No reason to complain. Also, no reason to be overly excited. Our weight staff was great. The hostess was great. They gave my son a dessert for his birthday (again he became sick and had to take it to go) and the overall experience was with solid. I will go again if someone asks, but I wouldn't seek it out with intention if not for a specific reason.

    Chicken & Gnocchi
    JohnnieWalker F.

    Great food and atmosphere as well as service! Aliyah was especially helpful and fast as a server

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    Harold was a great waiter! I will definitely come back for him. He was mindful and thoughtful the whole meal.

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    Frederick Soups and Comfort Foods

    Frederick Soups and Comfort Foods

    4.8
    (32 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    We have been here three times now since my last review and each time, the soup changes. We have…read moreloved every option we have tried, but they tend to run out of their most popular in like the first 30 mins of the day. We love this place. It's not filled with bells and whistles and the most modern decor. They don't need that. What attracts a lot of people to this place is the delicious food and the great service. I cannot stress that enough. The soups are phenomenal here and they are filled with stuff inside. You're not going to get that watery type soup. You're getting that chunky chunky chunky soup that makes you wonder why you're so full all of a sudden. The people work hard here and they are running around. They make sure you're doing alright. This is a true "mom and pop" type of shop that is worth it - multiple visits. I can see this place getting more popular than the space can handle. Perhaps they will expand elsewhere, but they deserve that success.

    Cute. Charming. Comfort. Quaint. Friendly. All words I would describe this place. It is a small…read moreplace with some outdoor door seating in warmer weather. Good service. They have a rotating menu. I shared a MUFFALETA SANDWICH with my sister, and we each ordered a soup, CAULIFLOWER ROSEMARY BISQUE and SAUSAGE & 3 CHEESE MINESTRONE. Omg, sandwich and soups were AMAZING! So much flavors. We even order two more soups to go, WHITE CHICKEN CHILI and HAM AND DILL POTATO. Overall, a wonderful experience. Looking forward to returning and their ever changing menu.

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    Several nice tables inside as well as out
    Several nice tables inside as well as out
    Chicken Caesar wrap
    Chicken Caesar wrap
    Delicious!

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    Delicious!
    The Orchard

    The Orchard

    4.2
    (433 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    I've been going here for years and the freshness of the food is hard to beat as well as how…read moreaccommodating they are. My go to is the zucchini parmigiana, the pasta they give is lightly creamy and very garlicy with fresh spinach and tomatoes and I couldn't recreate the recipe even if I tried. Tried their Asian salad recently and sesame vinaigrette has a unique wasabi freshness. Huge portions for side salads. Definitely gonna try more of their salads soon. The place is also very cute on the inside and the service is quick and everyone who works there is super polite and helpful.

    I wanted to enjoy my experience at The Orchard, and overall the salad was good. I initially asked…read morefor kombucha, but I was told they were completely out. Thankfully, my server did allow me to substitute the sesame chicken into my Cobb salad, and that was actually a great addition. The frustrating part was that after we had already finished our meals and were ready to leave, my server came back and told me she had been mistaken and that they did, in fact, have kombucha available. At that point it was too late, and unfortunately there wasn't any offer made to make up for the inconvenience. Another disappointment was learning that The Orchard does not offer any type of military appreciation or support. In a community with many veterans and military families, that was something I noticed and found disappointing. Many other local businesses make an effort to show appreciation, and that kind of support goes a long way for those who have served and for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The food was good, but with so many other options in Frederick that offer great food while also making customers and the community feel valued, I don't think I'll be returning. A business's connection to its community matters, and supporting those who have served is something I personally look for when deciding where to spend my money.

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    Please visit us and try one of our delectable stir-fry bowls!
    Please visit us and try one of our delectable stir-fry bowls!
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    PHO 52 Frederick

    PHO 52 Frederick

    4.6
    (78 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Surprisingly fantastic experience at a completely reasonable price!…read more I was a little under the weather feeling tired and had what felt like the start of a chest cold... PHO 52 was recommended by my daughter, I had driven by many times but yesterday I stopped ...and learned for myself. First of all: The staff is very gracious and friendly, very nice ...and the place was packed with customers who appreciated that: Smiles all around. Hot tea, Shrimp Pho, and pork Bahn Mi... The Bahn Mi came out right after the tea... I have been looking for good Bahn Mi for two years here... I finally had one! Really delicious... and the home made chili sauce was excellent. I saved half my sandwiches that I could enjoy the soup... Also delicious. The chef is talented and appreciative of compliments! That chili sauce is very good, two big spoons dissolved into the soup... a few dashes of other condiments and wow! Outstanding meal! Really hit the spot! The tea? I had half the pot, considering the size of the soup ...there was no way I could finish that. Today? ...Just saying: The cold is gone! Miracle? You decide for yourself!

    Pro: food, price, friendly staff, fast service. Con: small…read moreparking lot. Went down to Frederick today to look at some houses and then stop here for lunch. The parking lot is very small about 10 parking spaces shared between four stores. Upon entering we were the only group so seating was easy. For appetizer, we had the summer roll and the egg roll. The summer roll was good and the sauce was thicker than I'm use to but still tasty. Egg roll was crunchy and sauce elevated the flavor. For the entree, I had the Large Pho Tai. Price is 15 dollar which is not bad compared to other Pho restaurants in Montgomery county, MD. I always say that you can tell if the pho is good and authentic is by the broth flavor. The broth here is rich & flavorful and no msg used here per the owner. The portion size is decent and staff were very friendly. Very attentive to our need and refilled our water when it was low. The owner chatted us up to a little bit and we learn that this restaurant has been in business for about 2.5 years. The owner used to work at pho nom nom in Rockville back in the day. All in all, I would recommend anyone in the area to give this restaurant a try and will come again later in the future.

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    Interior
    PHO 52 Frederick
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    Akira Ramen & Izakaya - Frederick

    Akira Ramen & Izakaya - Frederick

    4.5
    (159 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    All things delicious. Will absolutely be back. I ordered a…read morewagyu skewer, empress roll, and one other thing I'm blanking on right now. Got to try several friends' ramen broths. They mentioned the kaarage was some of the best they'd had stateside; the salmon tartare was also lovely. It's decorated nicely and servers were accommodating for my friend with dietary restrictions. Hope to visit again soon!

    This is a chain restaurant throughout the DMV, but I'd say that this location has the best…read moredecorations and ambiance than most of the others. The service is a hit or a miss depending on who you get, sometimes great and sometimes a bit slow. But not horrible. The food. So this is known for their ramen. I think that their ramen is solid, not amazing but good. Decent broth flavor and good chew in the noodles, I personally prefer a hotter broth, but it comes out slighter warmer than room temp (not my fav, but still good). The Chashu is usually good most of the time, tender and not too chewy, there was a few times that it was meh, but most of the time it's good! The ramen, 3.5/5 The Izakaya part. The yakitori is lacking. The chicken thigh should be the most tender and flavorful but it was so dry (how can you mess up dark meat?) and lacked depth in flavor. Chicken 1.5/5 The US Wagyu is mediocre. You can tell that it's US cause it's tough. Sometimes it's tender and great and other times it's a bit tough. Steak 3/5 The sushi. Mhm, the sushi is so expensive a bit overpriced doe what you get, and I'm not sure if it's worth it. Their special rolls are ~ $20 range, but the size of the roll is about the same as their "standard rolls" seems not worth that premium price. Usually at most sushi places their special rolls are larger in size and makes it worth paying more for. Even their standard nirgri prices are double than most places. I have gotten a variety of rolls over the years and it's honestly just okay. Good sushi, but small and super overpriced. 3/5

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    Main Dinning
    Tuna sushi
    Tuna sushi
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    Tsunami

    Tsunami

    4.3
    (199 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Tsunami has been my go to for ramen for years. It's consistently excellent ramen. The vegan shoyu…read moreis the best. Hands down, whenever we're in Frederick, this is my choice. My vegetarian kiddo recently ordered the veggie bento box and was delightfully blown away by it. Her favorite dish was the tofu with peanut sauce. She said the peanut sauce had spice but wasn't too spicy (she's 12). The ginger dressing for the salad was really good, too. The spring rolls weren't a favorite, but they're a nice textural contrast. So, even if you're not in the mood for ramen, you should still stop by. Service has never been disappointing. Our most recent visit was fantastic, as always. I do recommend a reservation if you plan to dine during a common meal time. They get busy fast!

    I know that this review might not seem very fair because I am not talking about the food or…read moreanything about the restaurant directly. But why show up for the food if you can't even get a table!! But I was extremely disappointed with their reservation system. I had put in a request for a reservation more than 24 hrs before the intended time and while yes I never received a "confirmation" and on the email it does say "this is not a confirmation", however, I have never had such a poor reservation system experience with any other restaurant. I had shown up in to the restaurant in the bitter cold and paid for parking only to find that they never confirmed the reservation on their end. SMH. And was an hour wait....EXACTLY why I wanted to make a reservation to avoid all of this. Moral of the story, don't trust their reservation system, if you want a table.

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    Hostess stand
    Spicy bulgogi ramen, this was from their specials menu. Loved this dish, the flavors and textures were spot on.
    Spicy bulgogi ramen, this was from their specials menu. Loved this dish, the flavors and textures were spot on.
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