Dutch's Daughter

One of my favorite restaurants to visitI've never had a bad meal hereEvery waiter that I've encountered was lovelyI've sat outside on the patio, inside on the first floor, and in the dungeon and the service was great, no matter the section.My favorite dish to order is the crab imperial. They have two sizes for it, which I like. I also regularly order the crab imperial with a steak. I've never had to send a steak back and they're always cooked at the right temperature.This restaurant is pretty far from me but I still make several trips here throughout the year.

One of my fav Restaurant for Seafood! The Quality is always top notch ! My fav is the Crab Bread ! Literally melts in your mouth ! The drinks are amazing as well ! Ambiance is casual, older crowd mostly ! Service is good as well

I was in Baltimore for an Orioles game this summer and visited a friend's house in Locust Point before heading home on I-70 W to Ohio. When I visit Maryland (I grew up and went to school there) I usually try and stop somewhere to get uncooked crab cakes that I prepare at my house the next day. It was a Sunday afternoon game and a lot of the usual places in the city were closed or off my route. Imagine my surprise when I asked my friend where to get the crab cakes: Dutch's Daughter, she said. And it's in Frederick on your way home... best in Maryland she said. Frederick? For crab cakes? Best in Maryland? She assured me yes...So I stopped by, ordered my cakes and sat down and had a bowl of crab bisque and a glass of Chardonnay while I waited.... Well I kid you not when I tasted the bisque I involuntarily moaned it was so good. Easily - and I know in these reviews often people exaggerate the "best" things they've ever had - was truly the best crab bisque I've ever had. Wow, in Frederick.... What a treat and a nice pit stop off of I 70.Service was super flexible, friendly and accommodating. They put my cakes in a foil tray with ice to keep them cool for the ride home and I was a happy camper. Dining rooms are beautiful and the long bar downstairs has an old school feel that's super pleasant. Highly recommend I'll be back during my next trip down to visit my family.

I came here with my girlfriend Valentine's Day. I was hoping for a high-end restaurant and this is a very nice place, but I felt out of place wearing an expensive suit. Nonetheless, our dinner was outstanding. We ordered scallops wrapped in bacon, which was nothing short of splendid. Cooked perfectly and served piping hot. We both had lump crab cakes, which were fantastic. Our meals came with a choice of potato or mixed veggies and we ordered one of each. Salad was also included. Very good. We washed it down with a great bottle of wine. Excellent dining experience. I'm glad that I requested their "elegant" dining room, but I was disappointed by the number of men wearing lumberjack shirts and tractor trailer caps.

Food great. Ambience very cozy. Good for family. Big place for big group. Service is great. Crabs are all Lump meat.

I had the pleasure of attending my son's wedding rehearsal dinner at The Dutch's Daughter in Frederick, and I couldn't have been more impressed! We had a private setting on the second floor, which was perfect for an intimate gathering. The staff, with their unwavering professionalism and meticulous attention to every detail, ensured our experience was seamless from start to finish. What really stood out were the portion sizes--absolutely amazing! Every dish was generous and beautifully prepared, ensuring no one left hungry. It was the perfect way to kick off a special weekend. I highly recommend The Dutch's Daughter for any event!

Their crab cakes are the best I have ever had. And that's really saying something, since I am a total crab cake maniac. They serve a freshly picked, broiled Maryland crab cake. I recommend getting two. It's amazing. I strive to create crab cakes this great in my own home. I can't wait to go back.

The place, the crowd, the crab cakes & chowder. The seafood platter, the ambiance of fine dining aura in the air

This was our first time here, when pulling up to the restaurant it was very well decorated. While walking in there were people coming out of the restaurant with large bags, I thought they had just picked up togo orders. The hostess sat us in the room on the left there was no one in that room or server came over at the same time we sat. She took our drink order and we opened the menus to see what they had to offer. My wife and I both were extremely shocked at the prices very expensive! The waitress came back with our drinks and explained the portions are very big, we needed more time but we would like a bowl of the cream of crab. Our soup came and it was very good had big chunks of crab, would order again. There was a small plate menu, 2 medallions of filet mushrooms onion gravy and twice baked potato I ordered and my wife had the cod fish with the potato. I ordered my steak medium rare and it came out medium I didn't send it back because it was very tender and with the mushrooms and onion sauce and potato the fish was good 2 large pieces, well now I know why everyone has bags coming out of the restaurant. I ate half of my meal with ate half of hers so we had enough for the next evening for dinner. The peanut butter pie I would suggest they take it off the menu or remake it to be peanut butter pie. It's actually vanilla pudding in a good crust with whipped cream and some kind of peanut butter crumble, the server said we could get something else but we already took a few bits so we said we would just finish it. Just be prepared for a large tab if you don't eat off the small plate menu. We will return.

Everything was 10/10! Food is great and John, our server, was so attentive to our large party.