Wine Enthusiast magazine has named Burnt Hill Farm in Clarksburg among the world’s best winery restaurants, recognizing the destination as one of just 57 winery restaurants worldwide, and only 13 in the United States, to receive the honor.
Located along Montgomery County’s Tastemakers Trail, Burnt Hill Farm has quickly earned a reputation for pairing handcrafted wines with an intimate, chef-driven dining experience rooted in regenerative agriculture. The recognition highlights not only the winery’s exceptional food, wine, and hospitality, but also Montgomery County’s growing reputation as one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most exciting culinary destinations.
Set on 117 acres in Maryland’s Piedmont Plateau, just 30 miles northwest of Washington, D.C., Burnt Hill Farm offers far more than a traditional winery visit. Every aspect of the experience, from the vineyard and gardens to the kitchen and cellar, is thoughtfully connected to the land, creating a destination where guests can slow down, savor the seasons, and experience the story behind every glass and every plate.
At the heart of that experience is the Chef’s Counter, an intimate 12-seat tasting experience inside the farm’s working kitchen. Guests are welcomed into the creative process as each multi-course meal reflects the rhythm of the seasons, the surrounding landscape, and the vision of Chef-Partner Tae Strain.
“A meal at the Chef’s Counter should feel like Burnt Hill Farm, connected to the vineyard, the cellar, the kitchen, the animals, the garden, the seasons, and the people doing the work. It should feel generous, thoughtful, delicious, and joyful,” says Strain.
The evolving menu blends Asian American influences with ingredients grown, raised, and sourced from farms throughout Rural Montgomery County. Refined culinary techniques, locally inspired flavors, and Burnt Hill’s handcrafted wines come together to create a dining experience that is both elevated and deeply connected to place.
The award also shines a spotlight on Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve, a protected landscape spanning more than 93,000 acres that preserves the region’s farming heritage while fostering a new generation of food and beverage experiences.
For travelers seeking exceptional food and wine, Burnt Hill Farm proves that some of the world’s most remarkable winery restaurants aren’t found only in renowned wine regions. They’re right here in Montgomery County, where the land, the people, and the passion behind every meal create an unforgettable destination.
