Perched on Carroll Creek in historic downtown Frederick, The Wine Kitchen - Frederick is a modern, seasonal chophouse where a wine-led ethos shapes the meal. The kitchen balances local, high-quality cuts with house-made pastas, coastal fish and vegetable-led plates, serving dishes such as pan-seared salmon, mushroom risotto, red-wine-infused rigatoni bolognese and a smash burger that sits alongside oysters, burrata toast and braised short rib. The beverage program privileges small producers and low-intervention wines, with tasting flights and a wide spirits selection complemented by seasonal cocktails. Desserts range from house-made ice cream to a s'mores tart, and the restaurant’s guiding idea, "Eat, Drink, Simply", frames an unfussy, convivial approach to dining by the creek.