Dana & David

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The Bakehouse
Baked goods made from scratch - Linda Omdahl's favorite!

Cafe Nola
Hipster spot for brunch/lunch - offers vegan and vegetarian options

Pizza & Pretzel Creations
Pizzas (and more) made fresh on pretzel dough

Wag's
Cozy basement pub with great burgers

Lazy Fish
Vibrant bistro serving sushi and other fusion fare

Isabella's Taverna & Tapas
Spanish style tapas - the asparagus fries are a must! Dana's first restaurant job

The Orchard Restaurant
Fresh and healthy menu - offers vegan and vegetarian options

Up on Market
European style bistro - and also a Bed & Breakfast!

Plaza Mexico
Mexican restaurant with outdoor seating

Wye Oak Tavern
Located inside the Visitation Hotel. If you're a Top Chef or Food Network fan then you know the Voltaggio brothers - renowned chefs Bryan and Michael. They're Frederick natives! This is a great steakhouse - but the Rigatoni and Chocolate Chip cookies are a Josephson/Omdahl favorite as well. Not hungry? Enjoy a cocktail at the bar located in the former chapel's altar

The Ordinary Hen
Another restaurant led by Bryan Voltaggio. This menu is a celebration of the region's rustic and rural countryside, offering classic dishes reimagined. There's a beautiful outdoor patio bar and seating area as well

COFFEE

Bean & Bagels
Colorful neighborhood fixture with a range of hot & cold sandwiches, omelets & other daytime eats

Frederick Coffee Co.
Relaxed coffee shop offering a broad menu of breakfast plates, wraps & sandwiches

Ibiza Café
Casual coffee shop dishing up single-origin brews, plus tea, sandwiches, and bubble tea. Indoor and outdoor patio seating

BARS

Bushwaller's
An Omdahl favorite! A divey Irish pub with late night music

Jojo's Restaurant & Tap House
Casual, brick-lined setting for globally inspired American eats and lots of craft beer. A great gluten-free menu

Brewer's Alley
A Frederick staple that serves upscale pub-grub and house-label microbrews. There's a separate bar room, plenty of restaurant seating and an outdoor rooftop bar

Any of the breweries/distilleries on Canal St.
McClintock Distilling & McClintock Back Bar, Attaboy, Steinhardt (where our welcome party is), Idiom Brewing Co. and RAK Brewing (also see The Yard at RAK below in "Things to Do")

The Yard at RAK Brewing
RAK Yard is a dynamic addition to the Frederick brewery community, offering a variety of adult games like bocce, darts, cornhole, shuffleboard, foosball & more. Guests can enjoy RAK Brewing Co's delicious beers brewed in house, craft cocktails and wine, alongside tasty offerings from our culinary collaboration with DOP. It's a perfect space for fun, relaxation, great food, and drinks in a comfortable ambiance for all. We are excited to bring some good adult fun to Frederick while delivering the same excellent service, ambiance, and taste.

Shopping downtown
Creme de la Creme (Linda Omdahl's favorite), Velvet Lounge, Brick + Mortar, Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium, McCutcheon's Factory, Treaty General, and many more!

Art Galleries
No shortage here! Please use this link for a consolidated list of all of the galleries downtown. Dana's mother, Linda, is very active at the Delaplaine on Carroll Creek.

Historic Battlefields
If you're a history buff - Antietam Battlefield is 20 miles from downtown and Gettysburg Battlefield is 30 miles from downtown.

Baker Park
Wake up and get your steps in. A 58-acre park right downtown that features a carillon, band shell, tennis courts, softball and baseball field and Culler Lake