It’s August, which means the Olympic Games are finally here! From August 5 to 21, people worldwide will be glued to their televisions and radios, wearing their country’s flags and face paint in honor of the athletes that are fighting for a chance to bring home the gold. If you can’t travel to Rio de Janiero this year, stop by Madrones instead. From Chile and Cuba to New Zealand and England, we have a few entrees and drinks that might be more spectacular than lighting the Olympic t  [read more...]

This month is a time to celebrate stars and stripes (or stars and bars on weekends). We’re celebrating the red, white, and blue with America’s favorite dishes and drinks. For July, Madrones is bringing you three sizzling seafood items, our house-made sangria, and a duo of cocktails that’ll make celebrating Independence Day even more fun. Entrée Specials:   Bar Harbor Lobster Roll: Skip the Fourth of July picnic food, and try our traditional "Maine lobster roll" on a grilled r  [read more...]

We've updated* our summer Happy Hour menu! From 4 to 7 p.m., only bar patrons will be able to take advantage of half-priced burgers and 20-oz. beers on Monday; half-priced bottles of wine on Wednesday (throughout the entire restaurant -- not just the bar); half-priced house martinis on Thursday; and our Late Night Happy Hour menu and $1 off all drinks every day. Our new cocktail menu includes: Mojito: BACARDÍ, muddled mint, lime, pure cane sugar, rocks, a splash of soda 7.5 Straw  [read more...]

Summer is a time for adventures, and this month, we're taking you to a trio of timeless destinations with views that'll make a postcard jealous. Between the West Coast's stunning sunset to South America's vibrant culture to Europe's ocean views, prepare your palate for a sweet wine-infused entrée from Portugal, two breezy California wines, and a Brazilian cocktail that's sure to spice up your summer. Entrée Special: Beef Tenderloin Madeira: Hickory-grilled beef tenderloin tips to  [read more...]

From May 29 to June 15, you can nominate Madrones to be The Frederick News-Post's Best of the Best 2016 by clicking here. Last year, we won Best Business Lunch in Frederick, and we're going for a repeat victory -- and more. After nominations end, you can vote for Madrones from August 5 to August 21. The best part is that if you vote in at least 60 categories, you'll be entered into a sweepstakes for a random drawing at $500. From all of us at Madrones, thank you for your endless suppo  [read more...]

Is there anything people bond over more than their love of movies? (Probably food, but we may be biased.) Here at Madrones, we’re combining the best of both worlds for our May specials. Pop in a classic flick, ditch the popcorn, and go for one of our Bond-inspired drinks or something sweet enough for a star-crossed lover. Entrée Special: Cajun Blackened Beef Tenderloin Tips: Goodfellas’ prison feast steak has nothing on us. Dive into our cajun blackened beef tenderloin tips served  [read more...]

As much as we'd all love to pack up and board a plane, traveling can get a bit pricey, especially if you're squeezing in a world's worth of adventures in 80 days. You'd have to plan every detail, from the airline tickets and passport to the currency exchange and luggage. However, Madrones has a better solution. This month, within 30 days, we're squeezing in a global expedition through your palette. Entrée Special: Chicken Limonad: A lemon basil butter sauce is served over hickory-gri  [read more...]

Most people are counting down the days until spring break, and we're willing to bet a lot of you are heading to the sea. Whether you're catching some rays on a Carolina shore or cruising around the Florida Gulf, you've caught the beach bug. You're ready to feel the sand between your toes and the sun warm your skin. While we can't quite give you the soft island breeze, we can give you our March specials that'll still remind you of the salty air. Entree Special: Pan Seared Black Grouper: B  [read more...]

  Thank you for voting us "Best of Frederick!"   It’s official! Thanks for voting us the "Best" in Frederick: Lunch Dessert Sunday brunch Burger Steak Overall restaurant Readers of Frederick Magazine spent 2 months casting “a flood of votes” online last fall, and they’ve come to an agreement: Our restaurant has some of the "Best" dishes in town. Thank you for voting for us in the "Best" in these categories, and from all of us at Madrones, we’ll see  [read more...]

When the weather drops to near freezing temperatures and snow begins to fall, everyone begins dreaming about sunny vacation destinations. Whether it’s lying on a tropical beach with the sand between your toes or walking through a vibrant city in the warm summer air, a refreshing getaway sounds great right about now. To help combat your cabin fever, stop by Madrones for our February specials that will whisk you away to your dream destination: Entrée Special: Colossal Lump Crab Cake w  [read more...]