Wye Oak Tavern

Name: Wye Oak Tavern
Address: 211 E Church St, Frederick, MD, United States, 21701
Telephone: (240) 931-1120
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

25 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 63 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Innovative

When envisioning our restaurant, the team at Visitation Hotel knew we’d need to craft something truly special; a welcoming space where guests and locals alike could enjoy locally sourced cuisine, inspired cocktails, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

The result is Wye Oak Tavern.

A fitting addition to Frederick’s rightly renowned gourmet landscape, Wye Oak (helmed by acclaimed celebrity Executive Chef Bryan Voltaggio) is a distinctive locavore restaurant where the ever-evolving menu is inspired by the season, landscape and bounty of the region. Timeless favorites share space with surprising plates, and curated cuisines of undeniable excellence. Each course is served within warm elegant surroundings that encourage community and goodwill.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(240) 931-1120
Website
https://www.wyeoaktavern.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Bryan Voltaggio

Location
211 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701
Neighbourhood
Frederick
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Daily Oyster SelectionUS$21.00
green cocktail sauce, paw paw mignonette
Fluke CrudoUS$18.00
benne seed chili crunch, blood orange, salt and vinegar sweet potato chips
Shrimp and Grits CocktailUS$22.00
bay seasoning, green cocktail sauce, shrimp and grits toast
Visitation PlatterUS$79.00
no need to choose, we are sending you everything

Appetizers & Salads

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CoddiesUS$17.00
cauliflower tartar sauce, cauliflower giardiniera
Surryano HamUS$21.00
tavern rolls, benne seeds, pimento cheese
Cheese RavioliUS$25.00
robiola bosina, black winter truffle, pecorino
Steak TartareUS$19.00
traditional flavors, crispy potato hashbrown, horseradish bavaroise
Maryland Crab CakeUS$24.00
shishito emulsion, blue corn tortilla, buttermilk lime crema
Smoked Beet PastramiUS$17.00
gruyere cheese funnel cake, thousand island dressing
Savory Pumpkin PieUS$18.00
honeynut squash, whipped ricotta, pumpkin seed pesto
Cold Fried Chicken Liver PateUS$18.00
BBQ onion jam, twin bears sourdough “waffle”
Cobb SaladUS$16.00
iceberg lettuce, bacon, blue cheese, pickled tomatoes, avocado green goddess
Baby RomaineUS$16.00
buttermilk dressing, castelfranco, sour cream and onion straws, radishes

Seafood

Swordfish PiccataUS$36.00
sage, capers, lemon, brown butter
RockfishUS$34.00
east coast cioppino broth, fennel pollen hushpuppies, bronze fennel
Cedar Planked SalmonUS$32.00
charred scallion beurre blanc, buttermilk-scallion pancake, sorghum

Our Meats

45 Day Prime Angus Shell Steak 16oz*US$95.00
New York Strip 14oz*US$52.00
Filet Mignon 10oz*US$65.00
Grass Fed Prime Beef Ribeye 16oz*US$68.00
Pot RoastUS$48.00
beef short rib, tomato gravy, onions and carrots
Half Roasted ChickenUS$32.00
garlic-mustard pan drippings, smoked braised swiss chard
Smoked Pork Loin ChopUS$34.00
BBQ caramel, jimmy red corn grits
Tavern BurgerUS$24.00
roseda dry aged beef, burger sauce, new school american cheese, glace de viande

Prime Rib

Queen Cut Black Angus Beef Rib*US$68.00
our steak seasoning, au-jus, tiger sauce, cheddar pop-over

Pastas & Side Dishes

RigatoniUS$16.00
arrabbiata sauce, smoked parmesan, brown butter
MacaroniUS$18.00
dry aged beef bolognese, fontina fondue
Shells & CheeseUS$10.00
toasted panko, aged cheddar, chives

Share, or We're Telling Mom

Young BroccoliUS$8.00
broccoli chimichurri, crushed red pepper, crispy garlic
Mashed PotatoesUS$8.00
cultured butter, salt and pepper
Brussels SproutsUS$9.00
colatura vinaigrette, stracciatella, golden raisin, espelette
Beef Fat FriesUS$8.00
worcestershire aioli, smoked ketchup
Spiced Sweet PotatoesUS$10.00
pomegranate molasses, lime yogurt
Creamed Spinach GratinUS$9.00
spinach cream, cashew parmesan

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

25 Reviews

S
Stephanie
VIP
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious! Beautifully curated from everything as simple as the flatware to complex as the cuisine. Add some sound baffling and work on the timing out of the kitchen and it will be perfect. Bravo to Bryan and Michael on a wonderful new restaurant!
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Teresa
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere was breathtaking. Absolutely gorgeous architecture and attention to detail in the decor. I particularly loved the candelabra on our table with real burning tapers. The menu has a nice balance of dishes for every taste and plenty of options to choose from. Each couple in our party of 4 shared a Cobb salad before our entrees arrived, but one would have sufficed as it was that generous. Salmon, swordfish, filet mignon and ribeye were ordered by our party and each of us was very pleased with the presentation. Dishes were well-seasoned and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The side dishes were very tasty (the sweet potatoes were divine) and as the menu clearly states, plenty enough to share with the table! As expected, the extensive cocktail and wine list complement any menu selection. After dinner, the kitchen surprised us with a slice of Wye Oak (if you love chocolate, this one is for you), and what we could only describe as a deconstructed lemon meringue pie. Both were artfully done (those tart little lemon halves looked like the real thing!) and a grand finale to a fantastic dining experience. Our server, Ben, was very attentive and professional, as were all the employees we encountered that evening. Although we didn’t get to meet him personally, Brian Voltaggio did make a brief appearance in the dining room, so that was cool! We are excited for this old-new treasure’s place in Downtown Frederick and look forward to returning for another fabulous dining experience!
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Yeung
VIP
Washington DC
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great new eating venue for Frederick. Love the decor and keeping many of original features. Food was good. Service was friendly, efficient, and polished for a new restaurant.
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adam
VIP
Washington DC
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mezzanine was worth it. Ravioli was amazing. Well done all around.
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Cathleen
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and drinks are amazing!!! Service was a tad slow at times, but overall good. Way too noisy, though - needs some noise control.
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Kathy
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed dinner overall. We had reservations for 6 in the East room in hopes of avoiding the noise from the bar area but we were seated in the main dining room. It was uncomfortable to hold a conversation. Cocktails and mock tails were enjoyable. Blossom martini was exceptional. Food was good, nicely seasoned and well prepared. The tartar appetizer was a standout and I would order it again. We also tried the shrimp and grits and cheese ravioli, both were acceptable. Cobb salad was good. Swordfish piccata was delicious. Steaks were all very good. Only negative was the volume and the cocktails took a bit too long to arrive. Server was very nice , knew the menu well and made us feel special.
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Diane
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is fabulous!! Atmosphere is wonderful and the service wax wonderful. Highly recommend!
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Maddison
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We follow the Voltaggio brothers on tv shows and have eaten at a handful of their restaurants over the years so we were excited to give Wye Oak a try. The food and ambiance was amazing. Our server was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of great suggestions that more or less became our entire dining experience. Service started out very attentive but as our evening progressed we did see a decline in such, given that this restaurant just opened kinks like this are expected. I would definitely come back again!
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Michael
VIP
Washington DC
12 reviews
1.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
This restaurant is not ready for prime time. Drinks (which were basic) took more than 30 minutes each round. Our waiter actually gave up on offering anything other than wine. The food was generally ok. Our appetizers (shrimp and grits and ravioli) were great. Entrees were not — the burger was a salt lick which we had to send back — which we never do. Prime rib was edible and average (though above average in price). The ambiance and seating were weird — like a Chilis in a church. Our table was in a service hallway. No one checked in on us very much or seemed to care that the experience was dismal. The managers seemed to know we were having a rough ride and avoided us like the plague. On top of it all, it was my birthday. I didn’t expect anything for that — even an acknowledgment— and I certainly didn’t get anything — which was fine. But why ask when taking the reservation? MYOB if you’re not going to be bothered. The little monogrammed box they brought the check in was nice. If only the rest of the experience was as thoughtful as the part where they take your money. Back to the old reliable Tasting Room.
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Judy
Baltimore
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Nice ambience but kinks still need to be worked out. Took nearly 40 minutes to get drinks after inquiring several times. Waiter blamed it on busy bar.. glass of wine and beer take that long? Waiter was overwhelmed and forgetful. Food was above average and presentation was creative. Overall a nice addition to Frederick but not a weekly destination but rather special occasion. Bar is distinctive as it incorporates the former altar of the Visitation chapel. The Voltaggio brothers continue their inventive approach to dining.
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Wye Oak Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 63 times today

211 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Frederick
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Executive Chef
Bryan Voltaggio
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.wyeoaktavern.com/
Phone number
(240) 931-1120

Wye Oak Tavern

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Chilled Seafood

Daily Oyster SelectionUS$21.00

Fluke CrudoUS$18.00

Shrimp and Grits CocktailUS$22.00

Visitation PlatterUS$79.00

Appetizers & Salads

CoddiesUS$17.00

Surryano HamUS$21.00

Cheese RavioliUS$25.00

Steak TartareUS$19.00

Maryland Crab CakeUS$24.00

Smoked Beet PastramiUS$17.00

Savory Pumpkin PieUS$18.00

Cold Fried Chicken Liver PateUS$18.00

Cobb SaladUS$16.00

Baby RomaineUS$16.00

Seafood

Swordfish PiccataUS$36.00

RockfishUS$34.00

Cedar Planked SalmonUS$32.00

Our Meats

45 Day Prime Angus Shell Steak 16oz*US$95.00

New York Strip 14oz*US$52.00

Filet Mignon 10oz*US$65.00

Grass Fed Prime Beef Ribeye 16oz*US$68.00

Pot RoastUS$48.00

Half Roasted ChickenUS$32.00

Smoked Pork Loin ChopUS$34.00

Tavern BurgerUS$24.00

Prime Rib

Queen Cut Black Angus Beef Rib*US$68.00

Pastas & Side Dishes

RigatoniUS$16.00

MacaroniUS$18.00

Shells & CheeseUS$10.00

Share, or We're Telling Mom

Young BroccoliUS$8.00

Mashed PotatoesUS$8.00

Brussels SproutsUS$9.00

Beef Fat FriesUS$8.00

Spiced Sweet PotatoesUS$10.00

Creamed Spinach GratinUS$9.00

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