Frederick, Maryland, is about an hour from both Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. It was the site of two major battles during the Civil War, and history buffs will enjoy visiting the Barbara Fritchie House, the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and the Monocacy National Battlefield. Frederick also offers golfing, galleries, theaters and wineries, so there is something for everyone. There are several seafood restaurants in the city.
West Pointe Crab House is a small, casual restaurant offering a variety of seafood.
On the menu, you'll find fresh Maryland crabs, lobster, soft-shelled crab, snow crab legs, clams, crab cakes, Maryland crab soup, oyster sandwiches and the catch of the day. West Pointe Crab House also caters, and takeout is available. The carry-out menu includes a shrimp-salad sandwich, jumbo fried shrimp, shrimp boat or seafood platter. The restaurant is open Wednesdays through Sundays for lunch and dinner.
West Pointe Crab House
1440 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21702
301-682-6800
Liberty Road Seafood & Steak opened in 1956, originally as Smitty's. The casual family restaurant serves a variety of seafood dishes, including steamed platter for two, flounder broiled in lemon butter, fried assorted platter, broiled assorted platter, broiled scallops sauteed in herbs & lemon butter, stuffed lobster tail, oyster sandwich, cream of crab soup, New England clam chowder, crab toast, crab legs, clams, fried shrimp basket with fries, shrimp salad and fried oysters. Guests under 11 can choose items from the children's menu. The restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat special that changes regularly--be sure to call to find out the current special. Liberty Road is open weekdays for dinner and weekends for lunch and dinner.
Liberty Road Seafood & Steak
10524 Liberty Road
Frederick, MD 21701
301-898-3181
libertyroadseafood.com
Jug Bridge Seafood Restaurant is a family-style restaurant with warm, casual decor. Try a daily special, or choose from the regular menu offerings, which include ceviche, garlic crabs, oysters Rockefeller, fried calamari, steamed clams, New England clam chowder, Jug Bridge house salad, seasonal fish sandwich, crab cake sandwich, fish & chips, catfish dinner, seafood linguine and Atlantic swordfish. A children's menu is also available. Jug Bridge Seafood Restaurant offers more than a dozen domestic and imported beers, and about 10 wines. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Jug Bridge Seafood
9009 Baltimore Road
Frederick, MD 21704
240-575-9584
