Wye Oak Tavern in Frederick has been named the Best Historic Restaurant in the country as part of the 2026 Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence.
Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation dedicated to recognizing historic hotels across the country, announced Wye Oak Tavern as the winner of its Best Historic Restaurant award. The honor recognizes a restaurant within a historic hotel for its cuisine, historic atmosphere, and customer service.
Wye Oak Tavern is located inside the Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, at 211 E. Church St. The property dates to 1846 and was transformed into a hotel following an extensive restoration…