Wye Oak Tavern

4.6 (404)

$31 to $50

American

211 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701

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2 people

5 Jun 2025

June 2025

19:00

Booked 60 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 404 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

4.6Food
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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wye Oak Tavern, housed in a stunningly renovated historic chapel, offers a unique ambiance blending historical charm with modern elegance. Diners appreciate its "phenomenal" food, "inventive and flavorful combinations," and "top-notch service." While some note noise levels can be high, many highlight the atmosphere as "beautiful" and "inviting."

404 Reviews

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Richard VIP
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic meal! Definitely recommend the Wye Oak Tavern. Our server, Kate, was exceptional. Outgoing, knowledgeable, and very responsive.
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Laura
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My 2nd time here and absolutely enjoyed both times from service, atmosphere and food quality.
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Carol VIP
Washington, D.C. Area37 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a 5 o'clock reservation so we arrived to an almost empty dining room although the bar was busy. Within a short time the restaurant filled up. Surprising for a Tuesday evening. Despite the crowd the service was good although I think our waitress was somewhat overtaxed. Our food came out in good time The Visitation platter was excellent and worth the cost for 4 people. The pate was served with waffles and special. The rockfish was very good. The swordfish was also wonderful The short rib pot roast was tender and tasty although my piece was mostly fat (we shared everything amount four of us. The house salad was a little overdressed for me The lemon meringue dessert was delicious. The restaurant is expensive but certainly within the norms for this type of food. The atmosphere is lovely - an old chapel. The noise level is moderate but we were easily ably to hear each other and the waitress. A really good experience.
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Jeff VIP
Washington, D.C. Area113 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Wye Oak, like the hotel it's in, has lot of attitude for a steakhouse in Frederick. It's trying to be like a city steakhouse but it is not competing at the same level. The beef was good but nothing special; same with the starters and sides - we've generally done better at the high-end chains. Service was inattentive. After a problem with the first table we were shown, we sat in a side room and we're glad we did. Even though the decor is very interesting in the main dining room, it's incredibly loud; it was even loud in the side room. (Be aware if it matters to you - the two tops are essentially next to the bar and along the main passageway through the restaurant, so they are in a very busy area.) To be fair, they knew we were not happy, which started with problems with the hotel, and comped our wine. As a side note, but which some reviewers often consider very important, I indicated in the Open Table reservation that we were there for my wife's birthday, but that was not acknowledged by anyone in any way - the hostess, maitre d/floor manager or waiter. My wife, who was more upset/disappointed than I was, would have given two stars for the experience.
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Mark
Richmond5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
what are the like to find such a beautiful restaurant in an equally lovely hotel. We had the best seat in the house upstairs. The servers were charming and polite. The cocktails were creative and inventive. All of our food was delicious.
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Jeremiah
Richmond7 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very obnoxious server. Started service off by letting us know he didn’t have “time for [us] right now.” It was our anniversary and I specifically asked the manager if my wife could at least go down to the kitchen and take a picture with Bryan Voltaggio. The manager said “yes, I think we can make that happen. Let me go and see if he’s available.” The manager never returned. The food was not as expected. The only truly delicious dish was the beef tartare. The portions are small(ish). We had the 45-day aged ribeye and swordfish. The ribeye was not trimmed properly. The swordfish was a small portion and was not fresh, it was frozen. The whole service, including two starters, two entrees, and three sides took two and a half hours.
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Ed
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend this for a special occasion. Pricey but entirely worth it. Great service and exceptional food. We had the whipped ricotta cheese cake appetizer it was savory and delicious. The filets were possibly the best we have ever had. Fork tender and great taste with it without the sauce provided.
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Kreg
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very different setting, an old chapel? Great service. A bit noisy, very crowded around the bar. My wife ordered the Beet Salad (very tasty) I ordered the Baby Romaine which was huge, suitable for splitting. My wife ordered the Soft Shell Crab special. It was one of the largest soft shells I have ever seen. I ordered the melt in your mouth, perfectly cooked Prime Rib. So tender, you dont need teeth to eat it:). Apple Dumpling for dessert. Yummmm.
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Maribeth
Baltimore10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience. Food outstanding, ordered the short rib pot roast. Staff very accommodating helping us gain access to the accessible entrance. Elevator straight into dining area. Bar not accessible, but bar table area is. Valets were friendly and very accommodating since we had a wheelchair. On property All parking is valet. Spaces on the street are an option if you can find one. Must park and enter from Church St side of property.
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Vicki
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the best meal I’ve ever had. The steak was cooked to perfection. The French fries were amazing. The ambience made the meal even better. Our service was great. Worth every cent.
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Wye Oak Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 404 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 60 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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