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The Wine Kitchen

New American Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Frederick, Frederick
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    Madhuri P.
    "... experience, worth the trip from DC. Enjoyed the laid back ambience, hip music..."(2 Tips)
    Antonello L.
    "Great wait staff, and I like that you can just get a taste of wine"(15 Tips)
    Chris S.
    "Happy hour is the best deal for good food in town."(3 Tips)
    Asim M.
    "good selection of wines and cocktails"(4 Tips)
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  • Austinheart icon on user image
    AustinFebruary 21, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    Years removed from 2011, John has brought the wine list into a very admirable place. The staff are phenomenal, as then, and the food is destination worthy. WK, keep up the good work.
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    AshleeAugust 14, 2015
    Special filet with ancho butter. Just go. Best meal of my life. Get the charcuterie platter too. I can't say enough about this place. I live 3 hours away and will drive this distance again.
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    Pablo Villar VileikisDecember 24, 2017
    Food was pretty good and the ambience was great. The host said it was fully booked and had us sit in the lounge the whole time despite multiple tables being free, though.
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    AshleeAugust 14, 2015
    Nothing bad to say. Best meal of my life. Service was terrific. I live 3 hours away and would drive this distance again for my birthday dinner. Perfect in every way.
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  • Madhuri P.
    Madhuri P.November 27, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Great experience, worth the trip from DC. Enjoyed the laid back ambience, hip music (MGMT, Postal Service), tasty food & interesting wines. The fried chicken at brunch will have me back again!
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    Tim KellyMarch 11, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Limited beer selection, but excellent wines. Great NY strip.
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    TheresaApril 28, 2018
    Excellent selection of drinks outside the obvious assortment of wine. Food is wonderful. A must visit place.
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    Mycol MirraJuly 8, 2015
    Upscale awesome food. Duck spring rolls were a little gamey but good and the pork belly sliders on steam buns were killer
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    SandiAugust 11, 2015
    Great ambience along with an excellent kitchen make this a go-to place. Pricey but still worth the extra $$.
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    NicoleFebruary 15, 2016
    Very accommodating with their menu and super helpful wait staff. Really enjoyed Valentine's Day brunch!
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    Chris SweetJune 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Happy hour is the best deal for good food in town. Even on the weekends they have early happy hour from 3-5.
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  • Burke M.
    Burke MillerJune 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    I really like the cocktail menu. I recommend just sitting at the bar. The bartender Randy (really tall one) is really good.
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  • JustAnna J.
    JustAnna JaneMarch 10, 2012
    The triple champagne tasting selection is amazing and the reviewer that said no french wine is either crazy or unable to read the menu that I've seen today! :)
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  • Sean R.heart icon on user image
    Sean RobertsonFebruary 11, 2022
    Fantastic wine selection and excellent steak. Two thumbs up!
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  • Antonello L.
    Antonello LoddoJune 28, 2016
    Great wait staff, and I like that you can just get a taste of wine
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  • Denise F.
    Denise FoxJuly 16, 2013
    Absolutely authentic and fresh Sangria. MUST try it!!
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    Tasting TableJune 22, 2012
    Save room for dessert at this cozy bistro. PB&J laces a chocolate bar with pop rocks under a scoop of concord sorbet: Read more
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  • Asim M.
    Asim MishraNovember 27, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Great waitstaff, good selection of wines and cocktails, and superb brunch. I road trip from DC just for the WK.
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    Katie PiroltJune 30, 2012
    Corn beef sandwich, pappardelle, and diver scallops are all fantastic. Try the fries for an appetizer.
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    LauraJune 14, 2012
    They now have French wines. They didn't for the longest time. It appears Austin may have swayed them.
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    Madison Levin-EpsteinJanuary 5, 2013
    The poutine and Long Island Duck are fantastic!
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  • Austinheart icon on user image
    AustinNovember 18, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    The wine selections are interesting - but no French wines, really? Shab Row Bistro has a far more admirable selection and better prices. The food is OK, but not on par with TR or SRB.
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  • Mike
    MikeJune 2, 2013
    Great food and great service. Loved it.
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    Peter EmmonsSeptember 3, 2016
    Trout and beet salad awesome
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    Ryan MorrisonMarch 11, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything
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    Traci PayneNovember 25, 2011
    Try the Quiche for brunch!! It was amazing!!
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  • Jessica R.
    Super yummy bloody marys! Try the illgeal mezcal bloody mary :)
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  • Lindsay L.heart icon on user image
    Lindsay LongobardiMay 12, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Always in the mood for a wine flight!
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  • Jersey G.
    Jersey Gabaly IIIMay 23, 2013
    Olives and Cabernet. Gr8 combo
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  • Gary W.
    Gary WassOctober 27, 2011
    Love the wine tasting setup...comes with description of each wine tasting
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    Lynne Peters-KesslerFebruary 4, 2016
    Happy Hour!!!
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  • Devon M.
    Devon MooreDecember 14, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Seemed to be confused and overwhelmed when we had a reservation for a large party. Service was very slow and unorganized
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