Absolutely the best food in Frederick beautiful atmosphere clean our waiter was great knew everything about the menu had the prime rib n mashed potatoes I think it was the best prime rib I've ever had definitely if your in the area this is a must go!!! read more

Food has a weird taste don't recommend. The service was okay didn't check on table often. The ambiance was very nice but very cold. read more

I saw the restaurant featured on Instagram with its fancy decorations and high ceilings, so we drove an hour and a half to have dinner there. Unfortunately, we weren't able to sit in the main dining hall, even though there were plenty of tables for two available. Instead, we were seated in a separate area with a completely different atmosphere--almost like being in another restaurant. read more

This is a newer restaurant inside a hotel in downtown Frederick. They renovated I believe an old girls catholic school? The bar is where the alter used to be, which gives it a really cool vibe. The architecture and artwork were really interesting. We ordered the fluke crudo, surryano ham, the pot roast and new york strip. The fluke crudo was perfect, my in laws generally don't eat raw fish but could not get enough of this. The surryano ham was good, but would definitely need more bread to go with it. The pot roast was so tender and fell apart as I was eating it, just what i like to see for this type of dish!! I was not a fan of the new york strip, but my husband enjoyed it. I will definitely be back to try some of the other dishes. The service was great, very attentive staff. read more

Disappointing for such a beautiful restaurant. The steak was rare when medium was requested. The house salad and baby romaine salads are just awful. I couldn't eat either of them. How do you mess up a salad? The Rockfish is OK but not special. It is on a tomato based sauce that is odd for seafood. The asparagus is just amazing! But the broccoli and oysters were just OK. Just disappointing for such a fancy facility. I'm hoping that since it is relatively new that they find their footing and fix the issues that keep them from being what they could be. read more

Had a dinner for 8 in February 2026. We had a lovely server. We recommend the following dishes: Maryland Crab cake appetizer, Pot Roast entree, Shells and Cheese, kiss from a rose cocktail. read more

I wanted to see what the hype was with this restaurant. When we were ordering our beverages our 2 first selections were not available. Please don't post this on your menu if you're not able to make it happen. We ordered appetizers which took 45-50 minutes to arrive but the worst part was that our entrees came before our appetizers! Hilarious! All appetizers and entrees were served without serving spoons. Our server was great but wasn't around. The food was more presentation that flavor. Being Italian, they cooked the rigatoni dead. Mush. No flavor on the sauce. We ordered dessert and lattes. I prefer my latte with my dessert as most restaurants serve this way. Lattes came after we finished our desserts. The Voltaggio brothers keep making the same mistakes as Volt and their other side kicks. Prices are that of a restaurant in downtown Honolulu. It won't last but best of luck. read more

Wow. Completely blown away. The cocktails were delicious. The server was friendly, made great drink recommendations and was attentive. The filet was one of the best steaks I've eaten in quite some time. The shells and cheese was the most inventive Mac and Cheese type dish I have ever experienced. The cheese was light and foamy. The beef fat fries were crispy and delicious. The Rockfish was was flavorful and the hush puppies were unusual and tasty. I only wish I left room for dessert. I look forward to returning. read more

Delicious food and great vibes! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and everything I tried was full of flavor. It's a beautiful place to eat, set in what was once a church, which makes the experience even more special. Definitely a spot I'd recommend and return to. read more

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Really 4.5/5. The space is so interesting. We sat at the bar that is in front of the alter. We each had one of their specialty cocktails and they were great. For an appetizer, we had the tartar. It was fantastic with the crispy hash browns adding something extra. I had the pot roast which came out tender and in the most fabulous gravy. My partner had the Queen cut prime rib and it was done perfectly. It came with a tiger sauce which was ok; would have preferred more horseradish flavor, but that's our preference. We shared broccoli and ended with a slice of wye oak for dessert. We took home a bag of leftovers which we enjoyed the next day. The bartenders were hopping and they were attentive with water and clearing/replacing silverware and dishes. They have a sommelier who opened the bottle of wine and provided an overview. The one thing that was off with service is that no one ever offered to pour the wine after the first glass. That's a pet peeve for us - in a fine dining establishment, we don't want to grab the bottle and pour our own. Overall, a fantastic time dining at Wye Oak Tavern and we hope to be back when we are in the area again. The hotel will be reviewed separately as that was not the best experience. read more

Loved the venue!! We only had drinks. We sat at the bar and waited for a bit for anyone to address us.. Even to just say, "We will be right with you" would have been great. Disappointed in the lack of service but hoping that it is due to the restaurant being open for only a little while. read more

Wye Oak Tavern - Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

We were celebrating an anniversary and had read good things about Wye Oak. Now I can add more good things to! The service was delightful. Our server was able to match our energy and checked in on us comfortably. The food was amazing. So was the check, but well worth the experience. read more

I have been seeing reviews of this place and had to try it. I was a huge fan of VOLT back in the day so had high expectations. I'll say it didn't disappoint. Like VOLT the service was exceptional. Over the top and well thought out. We tried the Shrimp & Grits, rockfish, rigatoni, young broccoli, and mushroom pot pie special. They were all kind enough to drop us an order of Coddies. Amazing. The martini stood out almost as much as the venue itself. Perhaps one of the most beautiful restaurants I have been lucky enough to eat in. I wish I had spent more time researching the entire property prior to going. The story is awesome. Definitely check this place out. read more

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We (3 of us-friends) arrived about 15 min. early on a Sat. night and couldn't be seated so we ordered a drink at the bar. The bar/alter is beautiful as is the pipe organ and the restaurant overall. We were seated on time and I requested a bread bowl while we looked over the menu. The server said that everything had to be ordered together. I asked her politely if she could bring it at that time- she wasn't happy about it per her body language but she did bring it. Upon ordering our meal, we asked for a glass of wine but she told my friend she couldn't serve her because she appeared intoxicated. We were all shocked by this because we were just finishing up our first glass. I asked if she could bring it anyway and another server did so 5-10 min. later. We were so shocked by that allegation that after the meal I asked to speak to the manager. He was defensive and said they had to do that from time to time, but I explained there was no reason for her to say that. On another note, there were several servers and service was very good. I had a crabcake which was only okay and a salad which ended up being a huge pile of iceberg lettuce. One friend had a burger and the other salmon- they reported they were "okay." Also, it is a very loud atmosphere. It is a beautiful building but we won't be back. read more

We ordered the chicken, shells and cheese, pot roast, mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, and various desserts. Everything was amazing.

Everything was absolutely amazing. From the beverages, the appetizers, the dinner and dessert! Definitely make a reservation, we came on a Monday night and there was a few people waiting. So definitely make a reservation. It is 100% worth it. It's a little dimly lit, which I don't mind but on one of the pictures it flashed which was very bright so just fair warning if you're gonna take pictures of your food. read more

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Frederick local here - what a special place! Wye Oak tavern has a romantic energy - all while toggling between history and modern. The food was excellent - full of flavor and presented beautifully. Our server, Stephanie, was friendly and helpful. We can't wait to go back! A special gem for Frederick. read more

Wye Oak Tavern - Brussel sprouts, rigatoni, burger, sweet potato, Malbec wine! - Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Went on a Monday night for our anniversary and had a very enjoyable experience. Service was excellent and food was delicious! We dined on the second floor overlooking the bar area, we enjoyed sitting there. read more

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So mixed review for this place. Good cocktails, really good steaks. Salmon not great. They need to rethink the salad with the frozen stuff--pretty much inedible. Cheesecake was tasty for dessert, others were a bit forgettable. Seriously guys, get rid of the salad with the frozen bits. Nobody likes it. read more

I was prevented from leaving a review on Open Table. First time that happened since I joined Open Table in 2005! As for Wye Oak Tavern... 1. Noise level: This is what it must have been like eating in a medieval dining hall. Way too loud. 2. Food: Two guests had swordfish, which was delicious, but the presentation (fish on a plate) was not at all appealing. No garnish or accompaniment. The broccoli rabe was undercooked and swimming in too much salty butter. The beet pastrami was tasty, but again, the presentation was boring despite the "funnel cake" spider web and the iceberg salad. The Brussels were great. Pork loin was outstanding. Rockfish was good, but not as good as the swordfish. The Slice of Wye Oak dessert was pretty, but didn't do much for those who ate any of it. The Voltaggios really do like their cocoa powder, though. It was omnipresent during our Volt meal back in 2013. 3. Drinks: We enjoyed the Sun Rush cocktails and the wine was fine. 4. Service: I thought the service was great but hindered by the location of the table (not a fan of passing plates and glasses to the server due to space restrictions). Overall, disappointing and Wye Oak Tavern will be a one and done for all four guests. read more

Ambiance is interesting. Food was nothing to write home about. It's a good experience to say you went, but I wouldn't return.

Beautiful restaurant, bar is gorgeous. I ordered the non alcoholic cocktail which was wonderful, my partner had bourbon on the rocks. Atmosphere is good, but very loud. We ordered 2 apps, Ravioli and a house salad. The ravioli came out before the salad and flavor was good, not over the top. The salad was probably the worst house salad I've ever had. It came out frozen with hard frozen pieces of what tasted like sour cream. The bartender said it was supposed to come out with the vapor of liquid nitrogen. Why? It's a salad. Eating a frozen salad is not enjoyable, I almost broke a tooth biting into the chunks of frozen pieces. Please just bring a salad with dressing sans liquid nitrogen. Save the nitrogen for a fancy frozen dessert. 4 drinks , 2 apps, $130. We probably won't go back unless it's just to grab a drink at the bar. read more

Wow. My wife and I enjoyed an incredible dinner here on 10/13. We both got the prime rib, coddies (per recommendation from our waitress), lemon meringue and cookie for dessert. Everything was just delightful. This was one the best overall dining experience we've ever had in Frederick area. The service was impeccable. A special shout out to our waitress Kayla. Her recommendations were spot on. The prime rib with mashed potatoes were perfect together. We will definitely be back often for date nights. read more

The food was excellent and decently priced for all that we ate and the quality. We had two appetizers, two sides and two entrees--one steak, one fish. We thoroughly enjoyed it all. The host, waitress and servers were friendly and helpful. It lived up to our expectations of Voltaggio restaurant. We will go back! Our only complaints are about the lack of signs directing us to the restaurant at the hotel, and the valet service was a bit of a disaster. I'm certain this will get straightened out since the venue is so new. read more

As a successful CEO, I want a 5 star experience. At the Wye Oak Tavern, I got a 10 star experience. I was excited to see the check in a beautiful oak box given by a kind and courteous assistant general manager with the beautiful curly brown hair. The food was wonderful for myself and my clients and the drinks were outstanding, #GardenMartini. read more

Went to Wye Oak for a birthday meal. Had heard so many great reviews . First of all, shout out to Frederick, MD! We love It every time we visit!! It's so underrated! Wye Oak was beautiful! Used to be a church which was lovely, but It did freak me out at first having the bar at the altar, but we said Jesus did drink wine so.... At said altar, the bartender seemed unhappy with his life. We thanked him for our drinks and got a grunt. We then noticed that most of the staff we tried to engage( except our waitress) did not seem that happy or not interested at all. That includes the manager. The sommelier was actually amazing and exuberant! The food tho, Voltaggio Brothers, was FANTASTIC! Every bite! And that was the reason we were there!! So thank you!!! Now all you need to do is pump up your staff! Energize them! Take the book out of your hostess's hands. Get your bar staff to at least fake they're glad to be serving you great cocktails. And your manager? He needs to actually listen to constructive criticism from other service industry people instead of pretending to care. If you work that out, Voltaggio Brothers, you've got a home run!! read more

We had an excellent meal at Wye Oak. The setting is distinctive and beautiful. Our server Ben was very attentive and forthright and the food came out at appropriate timings. We enjoyed the swordfish, filet mignon, macaroni, french fries and the Slice of Wye Oak dessert. All were excellent, and the dessert was one the 3-4 best we've ever had. An amazingly complicated dish, with hits of cardamon and bitter notes and not unduly sweet. Swordfish was masterfully prepared, though slightly under-seasoned. Restaurant is fun and has a lot of energy. Overall, highly recommended and we will definitely be back - we hope they are also open for lunch some day in the future! read more

What a find! We were looking for something new and different and we found it. Great refurbishing of the Academy, food is very good. Special thanks to Victoria, our waitress. Very attentive and personable, really understood the menu. Wish all wait staff were as engaging. If she is the standard of the staff at Wye Oaks, you will not be disappointed. read more

While the venue of the place is a home run, the food prep quality strikes out, especially given the steep prices. I ordered the salmon dish, with charred scallions. One bite and I couldn't eat more. The salmon, itself, was over cooked, the scallions were burned (not just charred) but a worse problem was the incredible saltiness of the whole thing, even for a salt lover like myself. Inedible. I then tried a steak, which was good, but nothing remarkable. Fortunately, the wait staff is very personable, which made sending back my salt slick of a meal an easy exchange. read more

Great food and innovative take on simple dishes. The menu had something for everyone to enjoy.

The cocktails were delicious, 10/10. We ordered appetizers, entrees, sides, and dessert and everything was so good! Great vibes & ambiance. Service was excellent. My only complaint is the quantity of French fries we received in our side order. It worked out, because we ordered so much food. I didn't get a picture, but the chocolate chip cookie was the perfect end to our meal. read more

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It's an interesting venue, but the old chapel's marble, limestone and glass surfaces make for an uncomfortable sound level. We could hardly hear our waitress nor each other. Out waitress, Riley, was great, giving suggestions on serving sizes and what could be reasonably shared among the three of us. We shared a $79 seafood platter and the fluke crudo was delicious - very fresh raw fish, nicely seasoned; the shrimp and grits toast was a delight, but the large shrimp were overcooked and tasteless, and the oysters were tiny and meh. We hoped that the $68 prime beef would help overcome the other shortcomings, but although perfectly cooked medium -rare as advertised, it was not flavorful nor especially tender. Disappointing, especially at those prices. read more

If you like eating in Union Station at rush hour this is your place. The first thing I noticed when I walked into the room is the incredibly loud room noise. This proved to be difficult for having conversations with any dinner partner. We were celebrating a special event and had made reservations weeks in advanced and still waited about 30 minutes and then we're given a table half in the walkway. Not a great start. The food was variable. I ordered a $82 dry aged ribeye steak medium rare that came charred on the outside. In the past dry aged steak has been tender with the most intense beef flavor. This had neither it was very disappointing. My partner had a pasta dish, which was quite good. We opted for a lemon meringue, dessert, which was also quite good. My recommendation is save your money and go to one of the other Fine restaurants in Frederick's downtown the Wine Kitchen, Hootch N Banter or the Tasting Room. You'll spend half the money and get twice the food. read more

My wife and I had an absolutely delicious dinner at Wye Oak -- and not just delicious but fun! The restaurant staff was wonderful, and a major part of our enjoyment of the experience: the charismatic sommelier, Steven, gave us a fantastic wine recommendation; Giovanni helped us navigate the many appetizing menu options with great charm; Stephanie, our server, was cheerful, friendly, and attentive; Charlotte, the smiling and efficient floor manager, managed our experience with precision. Everyone did everything they could to insure our evening was excellent....and it was! My wife had the pot roast, perhaps the best pot roast ever conceived and prepared, and I had a perfectly prepared filet, accompanied by the excellent Alto Moncayo priorat. The setting was beautiful, the service warm, enthusiastic and efficient, and the food spectacular. We look forward to returning! read more

We dined at Wye Oak on opening night, eager to experience the much-anticipated launch by locals Michael & Bryan Voltaggio. As expected, the food was fantastic and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive throughout the evening. We were seated on the spacious mezzanine and had a great view of the rest of the restaurant and bar. However, the experience took a disappointing turn after I returned home. I noticed an error on the bill: we were charged for two bottles of wine, despite only sharing one alongside our cocktails. Since the restaurant's new website lacked clear contact information, I reached out to their social media team, who directed me to a phone number to resolve the issue. Unfortunately, the follow-up has been frustrating. While the social media team is responsive, their efforts to rectify the situation have fallen short. I spoke with the gentlemen at the number provided. He said he'd look into it and call me back, but I never received a follow-up. Despite additional attempts to resolve this, nearly three weeks have passed, and I've been told repeatedly that they are "looking into it." While I understand the chaos of opening a new restaurant, this level of disorganization is disappointing. By now, resolving this seems unlikely, as details have faded and staff may not remember the specifics. read more

My husband took me for my bday. The food was definitely delicious. Loved the pot roast and especially the mashed potatoes. We had great cocktails. I only gave it 4 stars because they knew it was my birthday and gave me a candle on a plate. We spent A LOT of money that night. I've been to many less costly restaurants that give you at least a piece of cake or something! Come on! read more

Space is nice but noisy as others have said, waitstaff was attentive. Unfortunately the food was inconsistently seasoned. Mashed potatoes creamy and delicious but way too much salt. Same with the pork chop. Cooked well but brine was way too salty. Chicken on the other hand was bland and underseasoned but also well cooked, although skin could've been crispier. I would expect chefs who cook competitively to be more on point with seasoning. Maybe Brian wasn't in the kitchen this random Tuesday night. For the price point we expected exceptional so likely won't return. read more

We were looking forward to a nice evening and dinner. First the service was very good and everyone was very attentive. The servers had to bring food from downstairs and I am sure they are exhausted at the end of their shift. Our table of six order several different items. Appetizers of Oysters and Brussel sprouts, were ok, hard to mess those up. We order a house salad that was terrible, it had what I believe to be mint in the salad. No vegetables like a typical house salad, the dressing was not very good either and some sort of frozen cheese crumbs. We also got the pumpkin side that tasted like a piece of cardboard with Cheese on it. Couldn't even taste the pumpkin. The steaks on the menu were very pricey. I settled for the tavern burger. It was so sloppy and greasy i had to cut it up and eat it with a fork. The French fries were cold and probably because it's a long walk from the kitchen. Why they didn't have a dumb waiter to me is a a big miss and not good for the staff. The other guest were not happy with their meals either. We asked for a dessert menu and not a lot of choices. I ordered a cappuccino and it was lukewarm warm by the time it got to me. Got the warm chocolate cookies which were not warm. Seems like they didn't give much thought to the entire experience and only flying on their name. Many other choices in the area that are much better. read more

First of all, the elephant in the room: The altar/bar is totally fine. I can't understand why this would offend anyone. It doesn't seem religious at all and was deconsecrated. And the gracious, welcoming service at the bar was on point. The dining room itself is quite echo-y, so the ambiance, thanks to it originally being a place for public ceremonies, is a bit off. The room is beautiful, but sounds like a middle school dining hall. As for the dining experience itself, you can see the potential, but it isn't yet ready for prime time. Servers are very young and though well-intentioned, are pretty erratic. The cooking varies from fair to excellent. A star is the smoked beet pastrami, don't miss it!! Amazing. Crudo platter was impeccably fresh, though it comes with a white flavorless glob that serves as its dipping sauce. That was a shame. Steak Tartare is decent, maybe a little too laden with horseradish. Burger was surprisingly average but perfect French fries mostly made up for that. Grilled swordfish was also beautifully fresh and perfectly cooked, but the sauce was not one of a flavor profile to bring out the unique character of swordfish, though maybe this critique is just personal preference. Creamed spinach wasn't creamy, so a disappointment. All in all, top prices for a not yet top experience. But there is potential... read more

This is one of the best restaurants I've been to. Well worth the drive from Silver Spring.Very nice airy place, and if you sit upstairs, it is reasonably quiet. Had salmon, wife had rockfish, friends had chicken and swordfish. All very good. read more