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

30 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 59 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 30 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
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

30 Reviews

G
Garrett
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
What a great dining experience! The food was exceptional! Giovanni is a superb host and personally plated our food! Also a wine connoisseur helped us pick a perfect wine to pair with the delicious food! 10/10 recommend this beautiful restaurant!
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great new restaurant for upscale dining in downtown Frederick! Went on New Years Eve night and considering the crowd, food and service was timely. Had a variety of dishes and all were good. Their pasta shined above the seafood and steak though. Was mildly disappointed in the Strip, as it wasn’t well seasoned. Elected to get the “black garlic sauce” and it was nothing more than a cross between A1 and 57. Could have been so much more. Wine selection was awesome and fairly well priced. Would definitely go back!
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Jennifer
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is beyond beautiful and tasteful, honoring its history. The cocktails were amazing with a wide variety of options. For appetizers, the ravioli, ham and crab cake were delicious. Caviar was tasty, but the salty chip served with it was overpowering. A proper caviar spoon was not provided and only a metal spoon. The Romaine salad had some type of chemical taste and was not edible - not sure why. It was deducted from the bill. The rockfish and filets were cooked well and delicious with nice sauces. Some of the sweet potatoes were not cooked all the way, but the ones that were, were great. We did not receive the broccoli until almost all of main course was eaten. The wye oak chocolate dessert was beautiful, creative and wonderful. The service was overall very friendly and helpful. There were some issues with beverage and water refills, but it was a busy night. It was definitely a bit hot in the restaurant. Overall, there were some hiccups, but I would for sure return again and again. The overall experience was wonderful and would recommend!
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Dan
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was presentation was amazing. Brussels sprout side was tasty but a bit cold. We had rockfish and chicken- both great. Try and go with a group as larger tables are better located than couples tables these seemed squeezed in. Desert menu needs some work and could be better. Staff was attentive - overall a quality experience.
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rebecca
Baltimore
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food was delicious and the service was great . But they sat us next to the servers station after taking us to a really nice table and saying actually we needed to sit somewhere else. That someplace else was next to very busy server station. Not sure why but that kind of put a damper on the experience.
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Stephanie
VIP
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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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Wye Oak Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 30 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 2, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 59 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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