The Tasting Room

Overall a 5-star bar experience We weren't able to get reservations a couple of days out so, decided to wing it on Friday night. It was risky but well worth it! Haven't been here in over a year (maybe more) but, the waitstaff is always friendly and very competent with the mixology! Definitely try a seasonal cocktail! Hubby and I decided to share a few plates and an entree. Started with the beef tartare, which was prepared expertly and very fresh. That being said, this is not your classic tartare. It had an Asian flare, which was tasty and unique... but sometimes a girl is craving a bit of classic flavor. It still merits a 5 star because it was prepared perfectly and looked beautiful. Then, we had the fried artichoke. This is a GEM of an appetizer! Whole artichoke hearts, cooked just right. Plated over a not too lemony hummus type spread. I love it when you can actually taste the star ingredient, which in this case is the artichoke Finally, we shared the scallop entree. Again, the cook knows exactly how to prepare this dish! Nice crusty sear, no crazy over seasoning. You can taste the lovely, fleshy scallops. A few of the bites were a smidge gritty...nothing off putting but, noticeable. Would absolutely order this again! Dessert was a lovely corn cake with berries and a fresh whipped cream. Sounds a little weird, and i was looking to try something different. This was it and I'm glad i did!! Loved the crunchy texture of the corn cake and the berries were a wonderful mix of tart with a hint of sweet. Paired dessert with their signature Espresso Martini for a perfecto and memorable finish! Overall a GREAT date night and met some lovely locals at the bar. Do's:try to make a reservation. Hit the bar!Try a seasonal cocktail. Definitely, go a little outside your comfort zone. Don't:Forget to communicate if you are in a time crunch. Forget to smile. Taste a complete strangers amazing looking drink...unless... no, don't do it! Not saying i did..

Downtown Frederick is a lovely place to visit and it has great restaurants to choose from. The Tasting Room is a must visit when you are there. The decoration is very modern and clean, staff is friendly and food is great. They got some good Asian fusion menu to choose from. We had a brunch there and my spicy chicken sandwich was amazing.

In a word? STELLAR.I've been to The Tasting Room many times and always enjoy it. But my experience there this weekend for my friend's birthday was the best yet.I started with one of their experimental cocktails -- the verde daiquiri -- which is a lovely concoction of rum, juices, and green Chartreuse (which is heavenly all on its own). DIVINE.Our group of three old friends decided to order an array of things from the menu and share. We got Nduja mussels, octopus with romesco sauce, scallops crudo, lobster mashed potatoes, New England clam chowder, and skirt steak with fingerling potatoes. All -- especially the octopus, which was cooked to perfection -- was excellent. We asked Justin, TR's sommelier, for something special and celebratory. He brought us a lovely bottle of Loire Valley Cremant (because no celebration is complete without bubbles) that was absolutely delicious and, along with Justin's witty banter, the perfect complement to our feast. TL; DR: The Tasting Room is an outstanding spot. Great vibe, great food, great service. Love it. Can't wait to go back.

This Should have been a 1 star last visit. Just bad food. Not a good value either. Won't return.

An amazing experience stepping into The Tasting Room, with casually, upscale, dressed people dining at tables and booths to the left and a smallish bar with dinner seating straight ahead. The bar service is friendly quick and efficient, I didn't sit saving room for those whom were looking to eat dinner. Next time I will comment on their food, it looked delicious!

I ordered the duck and my wife had the scallops. The scallops were good and the duck was perfectly cooked but bland as were the accompaniments so overall the food was average and not worth the price point. It was very loud and we couldn't even hold a conversation due to this fact. The server was very nice but with so many better options in Frederick we will not be back.

Went to this place for my boyfriends birthday. It was okay they have a consistent menu everyday. I ordered the short rib and he ordered the crab cakes. The short rib was pretty dry and expensive for what you got. The crab cakes was pretty much just all breaded and price was a little lower for what we usually pay. The service was really great though as our server frequently checked up on us and was very nice. The best thing here was probably the cheesecake with guava sorbet! who would've thought that that combo with cheesecake would be so decadent and delicious. Like a cooking creamy flavor in your mouth. overall, if you have a one time special occasion you could try this place as it's a staple local in downtown frederick, but i probably won't be going back anytime soon

I always think of The Tasting Room as my go-to for an elegant night out. Recently, my friends took me to lunch there for my birthday. Some of our group enjoyed craft cocktails. Their Lobster Bisque is the absolute best! The waiter surprised me with Happy Birthday treats, too. Love this Frederick institution!

This is a nice restaurant. Flavor was incredible on everything we ordered. Both appetizers were delicious. The lobster chowder had so much flavor. The steak I ordered was cooked perfectly and had a wonderful flavor to it. Service was excellent. Would certainly return!

Valentine's Day Dinner. This was my first time at the Tasting Room. I had heard so much about it that I think I was expecting too much. First, the decor was upscale minimalist. Second, it is much smaller than I thought, but comfortable. It only went up from here. The Hostess, Manager and Wait Staff were friendly and helpful. We felt very welcomed. The menu is not huge but has a nice variety. I regretted not having an appetizer. I had a blood orange martini which was a wonderfully tasty cocktail. We had the halibut and scallops. Not much food for the price, but both dishes were very good. The halibut is mild and paired with flavorful but also mild veggies/pancetta. I don't like spicy food so it was perfect for me. The sauce with the scallops was very tasty. The Brussels sprouts could have been seasoned better. Brussels can handle complex flavors but these were bland. We finished with the butter cake which was lemony goodness. I will go back but I think I'll try the rack of lamb and the crab dip. Overall I don't think the food is truly worth the price but I do recommend The Tasting room.