Up On Market Bistro & Inn

We went here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The place is on the pricer side but, the quality of the food was excellent. The atmosphere was very nice and the staff and owner were extremely friendly. Everything we got was absolutely delicious. There is not a single thing I would hesitate to order again. The Crab Bisque had large pieces of jumbo lump crab and had a generous amount of it. The duck entree was absolutely amazing. Was not the fastest service but this was fine by us as we went out to enjoy a long leisurely romantic dinner. Look forward to the next time.

- Penelope Campbell -

The old world European charm of this restaurant we fell in love with and the slower pace allowed us to really enjoy our evening. Food was excellent we feel we could dine here nightly and life would be grand. Francis the owner spoke with us and found my wife is also Polish like him. So he put on Polish music from WWII era and we had a lovely time celebrating our anniversary. I had meatloaf and she had chicken, each was $26, very reasonable for a dinner plate. This has to be the most charming restaurant in Frederick. One of a kind place that is now our top choice.

- josh ludwig -

Up on Market is my favorite restaurant. The food is excellent! Today's menu choice was the lentil salad, venison, and asparagus. The venison was perfectly cooked - very tender in a delicious sauce. Sides were complimentary and as I am GF - the almond cake for dessert was and has always been delicious. The service is great. The atmosphere is lovely.

- Melissa Sigley -

This place has a very lively atmosphere, beautiful silverware. The chairs near the window are incredibly uncomfortable but the other chairs look plenty comfy. The french toast is very puffy and the perfect flavor. The seafood omelette was cooked well and the seafood tasted fresh not frozen. Desserts, the chocolate cake is not sweet at all, very dark chocolate taste. The almond cake was also very good not too sweet either. There was a spider in my raspberry i dont mind but it would be the right thing to let others know.

- Teagan Vallejos -

We had the pleasure of staying at the charming Up On Market Inn and were blown away by the bistro’s food and atmosphere—from delicious, artfully prepared breakfasts to relaxed, friendly late-night drinks at the bar. We loved it so much, we had breakfast two days in a row—and each morning was just as exceptional as the last. The omelets were perfectly cooked—light, fluffy, and filled with fresh ingredients. One had savory mushrooms and melted cheese, while another featured ham and cheddar, both served with crispy roasted potatoes, a fresh dressed salad, and toasted baguette slices that paired perfectly with their creamy herb dressing. The Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon was a standout, topped with silky hollandaise, briny capers, and paper-thin red onions. The accompanying greens added a perfect fresh contrast to the rich flavors. We also ordered a Mediterranean-style starter with grilled pita, creamy hummus topped with pomegranate seeds and herbs, and fresh carrot and cucumber sticks—delicious and beautifully presented. Late-night drinks at the bar were equally enjoyable. The vibe was relaxed but refined, with a creative cocktail menu and a bartender who made us feel right at home. From the quality of the food to the warm, attentive service, everything was top-notch. Whether you're staying at the inn or just visiting Frederick, Up On Market Bistro is a must-visit—we can’t wait to come back!

- A. B. -

I personally liked this place a lot for my first visit here ever. This is not a quick in and out dining experience plan on investing a little time here it's worth it (2 to 2.5 hours dinner). Our waiter Francis who happens to also be the host, bartender (at least tonight) and co-owner as well was excellent with his knowledge of the menu and also the history of the building itself. Ordered the filet mignon medium rare and was not disappointed with the melt in your mouth cut of meat along with a very tasteful sauce as well. My wife ordered the Wagner sage sausage which is a penne pasta tossed in spicy tomato cream sauce and it was excellent as well. The spices on this pasta dish really popped but we're not overwhelming. Spent a lot of time admiring the fully restored architecture in the eating space as well as listening to the background music of French and Hungarian origins very relaxing. Never realize that this location actually has a four room inn as well. Maybe one day I will have the opportunity to check it out; and sample some more of the desserts; ordered a mini pastry basket to go and it was a nice snack to end the evening.

- Thomas P Kouyeas -

Delivered in spades, an afternoon in Paris! We loved the atmosphere, music, conversation with the owner and had exceptional service from Jessica, who made us feel like we were family. The food was delicious. We will be back!

- Kimberly Kepnes -