Wye Oak Tavern

4.6

216 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 12, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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Booked 54 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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Location
211 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701
Phone number
(240) 931-1120
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Executive Chef
Bryan Voltaggio

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

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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 216 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Baltimore / Maryland
Innovative
Baltimore / Maryland
Most Booked
Baltimore Suburbs
Innovative
Baltimore Suburbs
Hot spot
Baltimore Suburbs
Great for fine wines
Baltimore Suburbs
Lively
Baltimore Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wye Oak Tavern offers a unique dining experience in a beautifully converted church setting with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The ambiance is both grand and inviting, complemented by creative dishes like steak tartare and Brussels sprouts. While some find the noise levels high, the overall experience is "phenomenal" and worth multiple visits.

216 Reviews

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Ken
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A little pricey, but very nice. Good for a special occasion
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Jennifer
Atlantic City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! Every item was perfect. Cannot wait to eat there again.
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Jon
Baltimore4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our second visit to Wye Oak Tavern ,the service was excellent. The cocktails are great , the food was right on par with our last visit. We sat in the mezzanine, while the former chapel is an impressive space and the excitement coming from the bar can be a little loud , it’s all part of the experience. If you’re looking for a quieter atmosphere sit in the mail dining room. Now what else can I say Brian has done a wonderful job creating some exceptional recipes, get the whole works . The prime rib is to die for , just make sure to save room for dessert.
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Susan
Baltimore4 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful decor & outstanding food, great service. Everything we ordered was delicious. But, it was a bit too loud for us (the bar area is open to the dining room w/high ceilings). Next time, I would request a different table (upstairs or in another room)
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals I have had. Our server Lydia was awesome. Can’t wait to return.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular ambiance. Just found our new place to celebrate special occasions. The food was extraordinarily good. Excellent knowledgeable service.
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LaurieL
Philadelphia1 review
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Nice atmosphere. Hopefully it improves over time. Server was wonderful, but it took a long time to get our food. Food was not as great as we anticipated.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dined with 2 younger children for an early Friday evening dinner. Had a wonderful experience. Grace took great care of us. Food was delicious. Must get dessert!
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Shari
Washington DC15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent night out. Food was delicious, the servers were terrific, and the place is stunning.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago4 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The prime rib was perfect. Did not appreciate the cream on the sweet potato side dish. My wife got the shrimp and grits. It was ok. We will be back with friends.
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Wye Oak Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 216 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 12, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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Booked 54 times today

211 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(240) 931-1120
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Executive Chef
Bryan Voltaggio

Wye Oak Tavern

Make a reservation

Select a time

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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