Wye Oak Tavern

4.6 (429)

$31 to $50

American

211 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701

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2 people

17 Jun 2025

June 2025

19:30

Booked 62 times today

About this restaurant

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
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
Area
Frederick
Parking details
None

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

Appetizers & Salads

CoddiesUS$17.00
salted cod brandade, cauliflower tartar sauce, cauliflower giardiniera
Maryland Crab CakeUS$24.00
shishito emulsion, blue corn tortilla, buttermilk lime crema
Savory Parmesan CheesecakeUS$18.00
cherry tomatoes, whipped ricotta, arugula pesto
Surryano HamUS$21.00
tavern rolls, benne seeds, pimento cheese
Smoked Beet PastramiUS$17.00
gruyere cheese funnel cake, thousand island dressing
Cold Fried Chicken Liver PateUS$18.00
BBQ onion jam, twin bears sourdough “waffle”
Cheese RavioliUS$22.00
robiola bosina, snap peas, pea tendril mojo, ricotta salata, egg yolk pudding
Steak TartareUS$19.00
traditional flavors, crispy potato hashbrown, horseradish bavaroise
House SaladUS$16.00
iceberg lettuce, carrots vinaigrette, lime yogurt, chickpea crunch
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
ramps, verjus blanc, popped sorghum

Our Meats

45-Day Dry Aged Angus Prime Plus Shell Steak 16ozUS$89.00
45-Day Dry Aged Roseda Black Angus Ribeye 18ozUS$82.00
New York Strip 14ozUS$52.00
Filet Mignon 10ozUS$65.00
Grass Fed Prime Beef Ribeye 16ozUS$68.00
Pot RoastUS$48.00
beef short rib, tomato gravy, onions and carrots
Roasted Half 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$21.00
roseda dry aged beef, burger sauce, new school american cheese, glace de viande

Prime Rib

Queen Cut Black Angus Beef RibUS$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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Broccoli RabeUS$8.00
broccoli chimichurri, crushed red pepper, crispy garlic
Mashed PotatoesUS$8.00
cultured butter, salt and pepper
AsparagusUS$11.00
dill parsley butter, stracciatella, pistachio
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 429 people are saying

Wye Oak Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Baltimore / Maryland
Innovative
Baltimore / Maryland
Most Booked
Baltimore Suburbs
Innovative
Baltimore Suburbs
American
Baltimore Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

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Wye Oak Tavern offers a unique dining experience in a beautifully renovated church, showcasing top-notch service and "excellent" food. Highlights include the "best steak" and inventive sides, with rave reviews for desserts like lemon meringue. While praised for its ambiance, the noise level is often noted as a downside.

429 Reviews

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Robert VIP
Washington, D.C. Area20 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent cocktails. We had the ham with pimento cheese and tavern rolls. Good but the cheese could use some more seasoning. The appetizer and entrees all came out at the same time so we had to send back the entrees. There would have barely been any room for all of it on the table. The were served later. I had the pot roast which I liked a lot. My spouse had the pork chop with grits and both were excellent. Desserts were the deconstructed lemon marangue pie and the Slice of Wye Oak: chocolate rolled up and hazelnut ice cream . Again both were very good. We plan to go again. They also allow corkage for $25 a bottle.
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Shannon
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow. Just wow. So many fascinatingly delicious dishes you'll never find anywhere else. The savory Parmesan cheesecake!!! The four-day-smoked beets with gruyere funnel cake ... !!!!?!!!! And the lightest, fluffiest mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese we've ever had in our entire lives! (I know even the POTATOES were memorable!!!!) The atmosphere was incredible, the staff was SUPER helpful in their recommendations of food and wine... All in all, a fantastically fabulous evening!!! Loved it.
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Erica
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was great, except the noise level. We had a hard time hearing the opposite side of the table even though we were in a corner booth with only 5 people.
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Lisa
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was wonderful and all our food and drinks delicious. Looking forward to our next visit.
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Linda
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Ravioila Dish with Pesto and Cheese and Snap peas with Microgreens was absolutely delicious. Would definitely come back. Food was fabulous
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Catherine
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A bit noisy on a Friday, but that isn’t unexpected with lots of hard surfaces. The cedar olank salmon was perfectly cooked moist with a crispy top and lovely sauce and homemade cracker « plank » garnish. Prime rib moist tender and flavorful! We also loved that the server brought the wine bottle to the table to pour our glasses and offered a taste first to make sure we would be happy with it.
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Stevie
Baltimore / Maryland14 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Restaurant is extremely loud. Food was mostly tasty. We tried the Broccoli Rabe. It was very bitter. When we told the waiter it was really bitter and we could not eat it, he just took it away. Did not say a word or offer us anything to replace it. He just grabbed it and walked. In every other restaurant I have been in there would be a discussion about a substitution or something. And yes we were charged for it. Which I don't mind. It's totality of the event that struck me as not caring. Not sure we will ever return. Once my be enough.
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Stephen E.
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We got the pseudo Big Mac Rosada beef burger, b/c having grown up in MD I knew that Marriott began as the Hot Shoppes where they created the Big Mac (copied, IMO, by both Burger King and McDonald's). We thought that the buns were greasy and the beef so-so (burgers at the now closed Firestone's were significantly better where they used beef chuck, per the waiters. The burger itself is "smashed" and there are two of them on a bun which should have been a sesame seed non-greasy bun. The place itself is interesting since it's in a former nunnery next to or abutting the Marriott Hotel where there are a stream of guests coming and going. The hilarious part to us was the juxtaposition of the bar that faces the altar with views of the stained glass windows and god-like figures looking down on the drinking crowd. It was also quite chilly as in cold. It's worth a one-time visit. The showroom is better for Voltaggio's efforts.
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JAC
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Filet mignon - heaven every time! The dessert - lemon meringue! oh my god! The old fashioned - touché the perfection Going back again and again..
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Scott Gwen
Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely wonderful experience. Our server Maisy was extremely helpful and allowed us to enjoy our meal without being too intrusive. The food was excellent. I enjoyed the Rockfish. I did think the creamed spinach was a bit bland, but that could be intentional . There was no salt and pepper on the table.
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Wye Oak Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 429 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 62 times today

211 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Frederick
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Executive Chef
Bryan Voltaggio

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

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun

Wye Oak Tavern

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Chilled Seafood

Daily Oyster SelectionUS$21.00

Shrimp and Grits CocktailUS$22.00

Fluke CrudoUS$18.00

Visitation PlatterUS$79.00

Appetizers & Salads

CoddiesUS$17.00

Maryland Crab CakeUS$24.00

Savory Parmesan CheesecakeUS$18.00

Surryano HamUS$21.00

Smoked Beet PastramiUS$17.00

Cold Fried Chicken Liver PateUS$18.00

Cheese RavioliUS$22.00

Steak TartareUS$19.00

House SaladUS$16.00

Baby RomaineUS$16.00

Seafood

Swordfish PiccataUS$36.00

RockfishUS$34.00

Cedar Planked SalmonUS$32.00

Our Meats

45-Day Dry Aged Angus Prime Plus Shell Steak 16ozUS$89.00

45-Day Dry Aged Roseda Black Angus Ribeye 18ozUS$82.00

New York Strip 14ozUS$52.00

Filet Mignon 10ozUS$65.00

Grass Fed Prime Beef Ribeye 16ozUS$68.00

Pot RoastUS$48.00

Roasted Half ChickenUS$32.00

Smoked Pork Loin ChopUS$34.00

Tavern BurgerUS$21.00

Prime Rib

Queen Cut Black Angus Beef RibUS$68.00

Pastas & Side Dishes

RigatoniUS$16.00

MacaroniUS$18.00

Shells & CheeseUS$10.00

Share, or We're Telling Mom

Broccoli RabeUS$8.00

Mashed PotatoesUS$8.00

AsparagusUS$11.00

Beef Fat FriesUS$8.00

Spiced Sweet PotatoesUS$10.00

Creamed Spinach GratinUS$9.00

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