200 Monroe Restaurant
At 200 Monroe Restaurant, degree-seeking Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Institute (HCTI) students showcase their culinary and hospitality skills to the public in a one-of-a-kind capstone experience. After mastering their craft through expert instruction and real-world training, students welcome the community to dine on Thursday evenings each semester. Consistently earning annual OpenTable's Diner's Choice Awards based entirely on verified feedback from real diners, the restaurant's success is a reflection of the many talented students and instructors at 200 Monroe.
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Dine With Us
Opening each semester to the community, you can enjoy a three-course meal in a casual elegant setting for an all-inclusive price. Reservations are required. Carryout orders are welcome. Check back for Fall 2026 dates.
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The Experience
Every dish is expertly prepared and beautifully plated by HCTI students working in our open-kitchen restaurant under the guidance of professional instructors. Each visit supports the next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals. Check back for Fall 2026 dates.
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Support Student Success
All proceeds from 200 Monroe Restaurant directly support student learning in the HCTI program and are managed by the FCC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your dinner makes a difference. Check back for Fall 2026 dates!
Directions to 200 MonroeAbout 200 Monroe Restaurant
200 Monroe Restaurant is the capstone learning experience for students in the Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Institute (HCTI) at Frederick Community College. Located at 200 Monroe Avenue in Frederick, the restaurant features fully equipped commercial kitchens and a full-service dining room where students nearing the completion of their associate degrees rotate through every position in the house, from back-of-house line cooking, prep, and plating to front-of-house serving, hosting, and table management.
The menu reflects Continental techniques taught in current semester culinary modules, and because the restaurant is open to the public, students maintain casual elegant industry standards for food safety, timing, and customer service throughout every service. The result is a genuine professional learning environment designed to prepare students for success in the hospitality and culinary industry.
Dine at 200 Monroe
Each semester, 200 Monroe Restaurant opens its doors to the community for a truly memorable dining experience. Step inside and savor thoughtfully prepared meals and attentive service from HCTI students bringing their culinary and hospitality training to life in this signature capstone event. Check back soon for upcoming dates and to reserve your seat at the table.
Recognition & Awards
For eight consecutive years, 200 Monroe Restaurant has received the OpenTable Diner's Choice Award, a recognition based entirely on verified feedback from thousands of local diners. The award reflects a restaurant's quality and excellence and helps guests make confident dining decisions. This sustained recognition is a testament to the dedication of HCTI students and instructors who bring their best to every service.
Catering Inquiries
HCTI is proud to receive numerous requests for students to cater special events. While these opportunities are greatly appreciated, the program is unable to directly accommodate catering requests due to the resources required to support such events. HCTI is happy to provide referrals to graduates who are currently operating successful catering businesses. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.