Mealey's Restaurant 8 Main Street, Frederick, MD 21774, Located in Historic New Market, 301-865-5488, One of Maryland’s oldest restaurants, Mealey's is well-known throughout Maryland for its jumbo lump crab cakes, slow roasted prime rib, grilled steaks, and wine list.  more...

Barbara Fritchie Candystick Restaurant 1513 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21702, 301-662-2500, Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this restaurant serves a complete menu of traditional American cuisine, all prepared from scratch. This restaurant is especially known for their delicious homemade pies, cakes, and pastries. 

Beef N Buns N Paradise 1201 East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701, 301-631-0188, Beef N Buns N Paradise is a little carry out restaurant with tables in back for outside dining. They feature great burgers, jumbo wings, over stuffed subs and sandwiches, BBQ, homemade soups, soft serve ice cream, old fashioned shakes, sundaes and banana splits. more...

Bill Watson's Original Carry Out 50 North McCain Drive, Frederick, MD 21702, 301-663-6996, This eat-in or carryout restaurant has been serving delicious food for over 20 years and they are known for their mouthwatering fried chicken, as well as overstuffed sandwiches and subs, homemade French fries, wraps, salads, and soups. They also provide complete catering services that includes full setup and buffet service by an excellent staff. more... 

Carriage House Inn (circa 1857) 200 South Seton Avenue, Frederick, MD 21727, Located in Historic Emmitsburg, 301-447-2366, Prior to becoming the Carriage House Inn, this historic building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was the Zimmerman and Maxwell Warehouse, a broom factory, bus depot, and a restaurant named the White House. Their menu features classic Mid-Maryland cuisine, with a mix of traditional and new American fare. Catering is available. more...

Cozy Village 103 Frederick Road, Route 806, Frederick, MD 21788, Located in Thurmont, 301-271-4301 or 301-271-7373, Situated at the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains and established by Wilbur R. Freeze in 1929, Cozy is the oldest established restaurant of its type in Maryland, still operated by the original founding family. Cozy also features an inn, shops, and a pub. more...

Firestone's Restaurant and Bar 105 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701, 301-663-0330, Housed in a fully renovated historical building, this upscale, yet casual restaurant is a classic Frederick experience. They offer world-class appetizers, specialty soups, fresh salads, luncheon sandwiches, fresh seafood, beef, chicken, and pasta entrees on the menu. Live entertainment begins at 10:00 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night and they are open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Reservations are suggested for Friday and Saturday night dining. more... 

Roy Rogers Restaurant 1240 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21702, 301-695-5051, A friendly, family style restaurant that offers dishes such as fresh, delicious fried chicken, roast beef, quarter pound hamburgers, and various side dishes on their menu. They are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  more... 

Zest Restaurant 200 South Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701, Located Two Blocks from Carroll Creek, 301-620-7480, Zest offers New American cuisine served fresh from start to finish with everything made in-house.  more...

Barley and Hops Grill & Microbrewery 5473 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21703, 301-668-5555, Something for everyone is on the menu at this restaurant that offers old-fashioned, award-winning dishes, as well as seven on site crafted beers and homemade root beer and orange soda. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Brewer's Alley Restaurant & Brewery 124 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701, 301-631-0089, A favorite destination for local residents and travelers alike, this restaurant and brewery was the first brewpub in Frederick County. They serve contemporary American regional cuisine and wood-fired pizzas, complemented by fresh beer brewed on the premises along with other craft beers, daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Acacia Restaurant 129 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701, 301-694-3015, This restaurant showcases innovative New American cuisine in an atmosphere reminiscent of the colors, styles, and flavors of California. Seasonal dishes, accented by an array of American wines and homemade pastries, are on the menu. They are open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. They also serve afternoon tea Tuesday through Friday. more... 

Braddock Inn 4803 Schley Avenue, Frederick, MD 21714, Located in Braddock Heights, 301-473-7227, Situated in a historic inn which exemplifies charm, elegance, and an exquisite panoramic mountainside view, this truly unique dining restaurant specializes in a classic continental style menu and features a downstairs lounge where guests can enjoy after dinner drinks, cigars, billiards, and live entertainment. They are open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner; closed on Sundays. 

Cajun Crab, The 1507 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21703, 301-631-1134, A fine dining restaurant, the Cajun Crab offers New Orleans-style cuisine and Maryland-style seafood. Signature items include cream of crab soup, Cajun crab dip, New Orleans-style catfish, jambalaya and crab cakes, just to name a few. Their full bar has an extensive wine selection and outdoor seating is available. more...

Crabapples Delicatessen 101 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701, 301-694-0208, A traditional New York delicatessen that offers a wide array of terrific deli sandwiches and gourmet salads, all served in a relaxed atmosphere. They are open Monday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch; closed on Sundays. 

Market New York Bagel & Deli, The 36 South Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701, 301-631-5206, A neighborhood bagel and deli shop which features a delicious array of freshly baked New York-style bagels, soup, delicatessen sandwiches, and baked goods, as well as Green Mountain coffee. They are open daily for breakfast and lunch.  more... 

Gabriel's Inn 4730 Ijamsville Road, Frederick, MD 21754, Located in Ijamsville, 301-865-5500, A serene atmosphere and superb service await you at this restaurant which invites you to experience a little piece of France. The restaurant specializes in traditional French Provincial cooking, made using only the freshest ingredients that are cooked-to-order. The remarkable building that the restaurant resides in was constructed in 1862 and they serve dinner only. more... 

Venuti's Ristorante 16 East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701, 301-668-2700, Open daily for lunch and dinner, this restaurant provides an extensive menu of traditional, authentic Italian cuisine, served in an elegant atmosphere complete with superb service. Dishes such as Italian subs and sandwiches, homemade focaccia bread, savory steaks, and fresh seafood are on the menu. more... 

La Paz Mexican Restaurant 51 South Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701, Located Downtown on the Carroll Creek Promenade, 301-694-8980, Their legendary margaritas and homemade sangria are a must when enjoying their authentic Mexican entrees. more...

Pretzel & Pizza Creations 210 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701, 301-694-9299, Wonderful dishes, such as gourmet pizzas and calzones, fresh made hand twisted Amish style soft pretzels and bagels, foccacia sandwiches, Hershey's ice cream, sundaes, banana splits, milkshakes, espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, flavored coffees, and homemade lemonade, are on the menu at this restaurant which has a cozy atmosphere and is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  

John Hagan's Tavern 5018 Old National Pike, Frederick, MD 21714, 301-371-9189, Originally built around 1785 to serve as a public house for travelers on The Olde National Pike, this historic tavern serves seasonal Mid-Atlantic regional cuisines, as well as homemade salad dressings, homemade desserts, and an excellent wine selection. They are open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner; closed on Mondays. more... 

Isabella's Taverna & Tapas Bar 44 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701, 301-698-8922, Experience a taste of Spain while at this delightful restaurant which serves a wide variety of tapas, complemented by an exclusive wine list. They are open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner; closed on Mondays. more... 

Airways Inn of Frederick 310 Aviation Way, Frederick, MD 21701, Located at the Frederick County Airport, 301-228-2100, For some of the freshest seafood in the area, visit this restaurant that is famous for their crab cakes, plus serves delicious salmon steaks, charbroiled burgers and steaks, and an extensive breakfast menu. They are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. more... 

Dutch's Daughter Restaurant 581 Himes Avenue, Frederick, MD 21703, 301-663-0297, The perfect setting for every dining occasion and a local favorite for wonderful seafood, this state-of-the-art restaurant offers four dining rooms, all with distinct personalities, individualized furnishings, and either custom brick or marble fireplaces with carved wood mantles. USDA prime fresh cut beef is on the menu and they are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Red Horse Steak House, The 996 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21703, 301-663-3030, This famous steakhouse has been a Maryland family dining tradition for over 35 years. They are known for their award-winning steak and beef entrees, served in a gracious atmosphere of Colonial decor. They also offer a wide array of poultry and seafood dishes served by a renowned wait staff. They are open nightly for dinner and also serve lunch Monday through Friday. more...