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Monocacy Crossing, Frederick, MD

Monocacy Crossing

4.9
4.9
3437 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Monocacy Crossing is located off the beaten path five miles south of Frederick. As soon as you walk through our door, you relax, you're comfortable, and at home. Our menu selections and extensive wine list will satisfy everyone in your party. So come, enjoy, be our guests!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rich Regan

What 3,437 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Value

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Contemporary American

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monocacy Crossing consistently delivers "great food" and "exceptional service" in a cozy, "charming" setting. Diners rave about the "delicious" menu and the attentive staff, with standout service from servers like Josie. Outdoor seating on the patio enhances the experience. A local favorite for "special occasions" and a must-visit in Frederick.

3,437 Reviews
  1. SharonS

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Monocacy Crossing never disappoints! Great for a special occasion or for general good dining. Staff is always attentive and friendly !

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  2. Bryan

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been dining at Monocacy Crossing since it opened 25 years ago. Rich and Kelly have created a perfect, unpretentious restaurant for casual gourmet dining. It is our favorite restaurant in Frederick County and we have had many wonderful meals at Monocacy Crossing. The menu is filled with very creative, delicious appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The wine selection is impressive. The wait staff is very welcoming and friendly. The parking lot is always full, so we recommend making reservations through Open Table. Thank you Rich and Kelly for everything you have done to make us feel welcome and well fed over the years. Happy 25th Anniversary in business!

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  3. MICHAEL VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service. Would definitely recommend

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  4. xxxxx VIP

    Washington DC23 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    There was a long hair in our crab cakes. It would have been nice to have the entire meal comped. The server was most apologetic about it. However she didn't offer and compensation besides a fresh new meal. I hate when there is a hair in the food.

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  5. David VIP

    Washington DC31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deep fried artichokes and popcorn shrimp for apps. Salmon with crispy kale and beef cheeks with parmesan polenta for entree’s, raspberry chocolate flourless cake for dessert. Everything was excellent. Drinks were perfect as usual. Service was by the ageless and attentive Becca. We’re perplexed why there’s no Michelin Stars. Monocacy Crossing has been one of the very best restaurants in the entire Washington DC area for over 25 years. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  6. Stephen

    Washington DC22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    In the 25 years I've been frequenting this restaurant, I have never posted a negative review. But I have to say something this time. Every year we look forward to lamb shanks reappearing on the menu, so we were quite excited to order them last night. What a disappointment! The braising liquid was totally uninspired and not up the chef's usual standards. It tasted like something out of a Betty Crocker cookbook or the back of a tomato soup can. I can't imagine what he was thinking. Everything else was fine, and Rob's corn/tortilla soup was excellent. But when the star of the show let's you down, everything else suffers, too.

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  7. David

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in every way. Connor was a fantastic server. The food was excellent in every way. Could not have asked for a better overall experience.

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  8. Elizabeth

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    MC never disappoints!! The restaurant is a Frederick institution built over 25 years of delivering outstanding, consistent and memorable dining experiences. The menu offers a wonderful selection of inventive culinary creations from land to sea as well as vegetarian dishes. The food is executed by highly trained culinary professionals and it shows! The servers are well schooled on the menu and wine and provide attentive, responsive and friendly hospitality. On our recent visit we had the duck liver crostini and tuna ceviche to start which were excellent; for our entrees we had the braised lamb shank special and sautéed cod special that were outstanding; and finished our meal with a delicious chocolate chip cheesecake. Another fantastic meal at MC! Congratulations Rich and Kelly and cheers to another 25 years!

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  9. Harriet VIP

    Washington DC23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. Great food, great company and a wonderful server in Candace.

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  10. James

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. The service was professional, friendly, and attentive. Overall, a fantastic evening.

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FAQs

Monocacy Crossing offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 846-4204.

Monocacy Crossing is rated 4.9 stars by 3437 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Monocacy Crossing

4424A Urbana Pike Rd. , Frederick, MD 21704

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rich Regan
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