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    Cara E.

    Truth and Beauty has an adorable little patio on the canal. The patio is dog friendly! They were not busy when we went on a Wednesday at 6, which is so odd because we had a great experience! The server was really nice and helped us make decisions. I ordered a lavender lemon cocktail that was delicious. My husband ordered an IPA that he liked. They were sadly out of the two dishes we wanted to try, but what we ordered was good. We had a side salad, cheese grits, the pork belly, and seared salmon.

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    Michelle F.

    Visited Truth and Beauty for a late lunch. Small but mighty menu. Each item properly positioned to fulfill a hungry customer. I heard the waitress mentioned the go to's & popular items and she had me at shrimp and grits. Not an item I get to eat often at home (San Diego) and something I'd been craving lately. The shrimp and grits were delicious. A "smaller" portion but executed so well you dont need a larger portion. The restaurant is smaller with just a few tables and a small bar. We walked in and were able to get seated immediately. Highly recommend!

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    Steve L.

    We have not been here for a while and we were glad it was no wait. Service was excellent. My wife had the Shrimp and Grits and loved it. I tried the Fish and Chips and destroyed it. Unfortunately we did not take any pictures of our entries but we did take a picture of the clean plate club. The chef even came out and checked on us. Highly recommend Truth and Beauty. It was was great atmosphere, we sat outside by the creek.

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    Stopped in on a Sunday about 1230 and was able to be seated right away. We opted for outside under an umbrella for shade, but there was open seating available inside as well. Outdoor area is small, but there's great people watching along the creek. Inside was cute & bright. We started with the deviled eggs and they were pretty good. Pleasantly pleased that the Old bay was not overpowering. We loved that you ordered how many you wanted and it wasn't a set quantity. Long wait for mains, blamed the wait on the steak but it seemed a bit excessive considering they weren't terribly busy. Even though my friend got her steak well done (who does that?) it was still super tender and flavorful. She opted for sprouts on the side instead of potatoes, especially after the server said they were known for them. They were pretty good, but could have used more sauce. I had an egg special with polenta, prosciutto , and pesto. I was an expecting a burst of flavor but was disappointed. Will it it could have been my fault because I got the egg fried hard since I don't like runny eggs. Maybe that's how the dish pops. Side salad was decent but didn't have nearly enough dressing. The server happily brought more when requested.

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    Heather M.

    This spot in downtown Frederick is perfect for brunch! They open at 11am and we got there at 11:30. Only 15 minute wait and there was a huge presence of people hanging out along Carroll Creek with lots of outdoor seating to wait. Our waitress was Maureen and she was lovely. We got Blackberry Mimosas and a Bloody Mary and they were really good! The special today was Steak and Eggs with the steak being Filet Mignon ... it didn't last long that's for sure haha. I got the Downtown and my friend for the Everything Bagel sandwich and all of us gave the food an average of 7.5 out of 10. The real winner of the meal was the dessert! They have a chocolate cake and raspberry sorbet and the two together were unreal delicious. We all agreed we would come back just for those. Overall, this place is a winner!

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    Lynn A.

    First time here since this restaurant opened in this space (had been here before when it was Donners). Not much of the interior had changed, which felt nice. Very nice artwork on the walls. Our waitress was also the hostess, I think she may have been the only server in the restaurant. We had several appetizers at the table. I had the beets with an herb yogurt. It was ok, tasted like canned beets. Nothing special. My husband enjoyed the cream of crab soup. For dinner we had a huge variety. I enjoyed the fish and chips, which was a huge amount of yumminess. My husband had the chicken pot pie, and he said it was dry and not the best, he'd order something else when we go again. I'd say the food was good, not great. Service was excellent, location is primo! Well give it another try and wish them the best. It's an excellent spot with great views and easy parking.

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    Nina R.

    Outstanding restaurant and bar with food items packed with punch and delish cocktails. This is a small-midsize restaurant with a simple menu, but well thought out. When reading the menu, you can tell they pay attention to detail. I came here for brunch recently and I was impressed. They have both indoor and outdoor dining. We chose indoors. We ordered a bagel breakfast sandwich served with egg, cheese and other fixings, along with a fresh fruit cup sprinkled with powdered sugar. We also had this amazing burger with an egg on top served on a donut!!...with freshly cut, thick fries. The flavors on both items were well balanced and delicious. Cocktails were superb and the coffee was nice and hot. Service was attentive and welcoming. I would like to go back and check out the bar one evening and sit outside and enjoy the view along Caroll Creek.

    Jason H.

    Fish and chips, salmon, and pork loin were very good. The two burgers we ordered were burnt, both the medium rare and well done. After asking for new burgers they were still overcooked as the medium rare was past well done. Besides that the server was very nice and everything else was very good.

    Dan F.

    We go to Frederick from DC 4 or 5 times a year to enjoy the walks around Carrol Creek. I think we've eaten here the last 3 times and enjoyed it each time. Food is simple and good and the service is always good.

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    Amy S.

    This is my sister and my first time here. We wanted a lite lunch and few items to share. This was the perfect place for that. We didn't love everything but definitely left satisfied. It was a unusually warm December day so we opted for outside seating. Only complaint is that the tables outside were very very small so not a great setup when you want to share dishes. The seared scallops were absolutely amazing. The scallops and ginger sauce were a perfect pairing. The deviled eggs were delicious. Fried Pork Belly dish- we loved the pork belly but not together with the corn/cheese. Separately they were good but not together. The grilled ceasar was delightful. Good dressing. Solid dish. Would definitely return and try other dishes.

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    Very nice place, friendly staffs and good foods. I will go back there again and I will recommend it to everyone.

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    Had gazpacho and blackened catfish. Food was delicious. Service was fast and courteous. Recommend!

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    Super chill place. Very hippy-y. Pretty much the some of the best food you've had in your life if you get what you're familiar with.

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    Website and sign in window had hours indicating open but sign on door said closed. Not sure whether it was temporary close or permanent.

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    Fantastic. Great price, perfectly cooked fish and chips (probably the best I've ever had). 10/10 would recommend.

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