Comments on: Dinner at VOLT http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/15/dinner-at-volt/ A guide to living, working, and playing in Frederick, Maryland Mon, 21 May 2012 23:13:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Guy http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/15/dinner-at-volt/#comment-4954 Guy Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:09:38 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1026#comment-4954 I've heard the burgers form the bar menu are very good. I still haven't had the chance to check Volt out yet. Someday. I’ve heard the burgers form the bar menu are very good. I still haven’t had the chance to check Volt out yet. Someday.

]]> By: joules http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/15/dinner-at-volt/#comment-4953 joules Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:23:16 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1026#comment-4953 @Sean, I hope you spoke up to the Maitre d' about your complaints. We had the opposite experience there on Weds. We ordered the chicken and the pork tenderloin from the Prix Fixe menu. Both were a bit salty, but delicious. The staff kept bringing us tiny morsels of food to sample between courses: mini brioches, cevice, tiny cookies, etc. When I pointed out that someting was missing from my entree, they apologized, subtracted a few dollars from the bill and brought us an extra dessert. Then we got a tour of the restaurant and the kitchen, where we met the chef. We got VIP treatment, even though we were (almost) the only diners there who weren't over-40 and rich. I probably would never go there if it weren't Restaurant Week, because of the prices, but I might go for lunch or eat at the bar (they have a separate bar menu). Also, they told me that they would be extending the $20.09 Prix Fixe lunch specials for another week or more (at least through Feb. 27). @Sean, I hope you spoke up to the Maitre d’ about your complaints. We had the opposite experience there on Weds. We ordered the chicken and the pork tenderloin from the Prix Fixe menu. Both were a bit salty, but delicious. The staff kept bringing us tiny morsels of food to sample between courses: mini brioches, cevice, tiny cookies, etc. When I pointed out that someting was missing from my entree, they apologized, subtracted a few dollars from the bill and brought us an extra dessert. Then we got a tour of the restaurant and the kitchen, where we met the chef. We got VIP treatment, even though we were (almost) the only diners there who weren’t over-40 and rich. I probably would never go there if it weren’t Restaurant Week, because of the prices, but I might go for lunch or eat at the bar (they have a separate bar menu). Also, they told me that they would be extending the $20.09 Prix Fixe lunch specials for another week or more (at least through Feb. 27).

]]> By: Sean http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/15/dinner-at-volt/#comment-4952 Sean Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:46:37 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1026#comment-4952 We did restaurant week last night at Volt. This is our second time there and probably good that it wasnt our first. The food was very good but for what it all costs, not really worth it. My wife's monkfish was undercooked. We asked about it and they said they serve it medium but it just seemed mushy. She also ordered a drink that tasted like cough syrup and even though she sent it back after one sip, it still ended up on our bill. Lastly, they advertised a $15 wine pairing for the pre-fixe menu and then charged us $20 when we got there. The waitress said "oh, we just decided to raise the price of that." The food was still good as always but for the price, i dont expect these types of issues from a restaurant competing with the top notch. It still seems there are many kinks to work out on the service side. This is also the second time we went and had undercooked fish. I have learned my lesson. Did anyone else have an experience at Volt from Restaurant Week? We did restaurant week last night at Volt. This is our second time there and probably good that it wasnt our first. The food was very good but for what it all costs, not really worth it. My wife’s monkfish was undercooked. We asked about it and they said they serve it medium but it just seemed mushy. She also ordered a drink that tasted like cough syrup and even though she sent it back after one sip, it still ended up on our bill. Lastly, they advertised a $15 wine pairing for the pre-fixe menu and then charged us $20 when we got there. The waitress said “oh, we just decided to raise the price of that.” The food was still good as always but for the price, i dont expect these types of issues from a restaurant competing with the top notch. It still seems there are many kinks to work out on the service side. This is also the second time we went and had undercooked fish. I have learned my lesson. Did anyone else have an experience at Volt from Restaurant Week?

]]> By: Debbie http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/15/dinner-at-volt/#comment-4951 Debbie Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:39:52 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1026#comment-4951 Thanks Liz, you answered my question! We'll keep true to form, I have never had a meal at Monocacy I didn't love!!! Thanks Liz, you answered my question! We’ll keep true to form, I have never had a meal at Monocacy I didn’t love!!!

]]> By: lizfrog http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/15/dinner-at-volt/#comment-4950 lizfrog Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:37:35 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1026#comment-4950 Debbie, I would still pick Monocacy Crossing as a more "go to" place and at this point, VOLT as a more special occasion place. We probably go to Monocacy Crossing about once a month and they are always reliable and delicious and less expensive. Plus, they are near our house. Debbie, I would still pick Monocacy Crossing as a more “go to” place and at this point, VOLT as a more special occasion place. We probably go to Monocacy Crossing about once a month and they are always reliable and delicious and less expensive. Plus, they are near our house.

]]> By: Debbie http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/15/dinner-at-volt/#comment-4949 Debbie Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:15:52 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1026#comment-4949 Liz, Just curious since Monocacy Crossing is our favorite restaurant and I know you really like it. Would you go back to Volt first before picking Monocacy. We don't go out to eat very often at all so when we do go, we always stay with what we love... thanks! Debbie Liz,
Just curious since Monocacy Crossing is our favorite restaurant and I know you really like it. Would you go back to Volt first before picking Monocacy. We don’t go out to eat very often at all so when we do go, we always stay with what we love… thanks!
Debbie

]]> By: Matthew http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/15/dinner-at-volt/#comment-4948 Matthew Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:51:22 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1026#comment-4948 Sietsema gave The Tasting Room--a restaurant many locals consider Frederick's best--2 out of 4 stars. He wasn't terribly impressed by the late Zest, as I recall. Wonder what he would think of Dutch's Daughter. Or worse, La Paz. Sietsema gave The Tasting Room–a restaurant many locals consider Frederick’s best–2 out of 4 stars.

He wasn’t terribly impressed by the late Zest, as I recall.

Wonder what he would think of Dutch’s Daughter. Or worse, La Paz.

]]> By: Sarah in Maryland http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/15/dinner-at-volt/#comment-4947 Sarah in Maryland Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:16:42 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1026#comment-4947 Our anniversary is coming up in October. Last year my hubby surprised me with a trip to the Keys! (I'm talking about the Florida Keys, not our hometown baseball game, though we did do that for his birthday.) He didn't even tell me where we were going! This year, we wanted to do something special, but something a little more low-key. I've been so curious about Volt. There seem to be a lot of mixed experiences here. Still, I'd like to go. Our anniversary is coming up in October. Last year my hubby surprised me with a trip to the Keys! (I’m talking about the Florida Keys, not our hometown baseball game, though we did do that for his birthday.) He didn’t even tell me where we were going! This year, we wanted to do something special, but something a little more low-key. I’ve been so curious about Volt. There seem to be a lot of mixed experiences here. Still, I’d like to go.

]]> By: Anonymous http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/15/dinner-at-volt/#comment-4946 Anonymous Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:40:08 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1026#comment-4946 I thought Sietsema reviewed The Tasting Room? Can't remember???? I thought Sietsema reviewed The Tasting Room? Can’t remember????

]]> By: Mustard8 http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/15/dinner-at-volt/#comment-4945 Mustard8 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:30:41 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1026#comment-4945 I'm happy to hear that a restaurant like Volt is fianlly open in Maryland. I didnt however say that it should be Volt. I had dinner there a few weeks ago, and I really wish I could get my money back. Paying for food that has already been done, and at Volt done poorly, just isnt fair. The food wasnt tasty, service was poor, and all in all I felt awful that they think this is what a restaurant should be. A little slice of underseasoned foie with a piece of melon??? Is this a joke? Its like they are mocking the fine dining world. I'm so sorry to see a restaurant like Volt pop up and put a bad name on food. And on a final note...the chocoalte pave is the kit kat bar from Happy in the Kitchen. Talk about lame.... I’m happy to hear that a restaurant like Volt is fianlly open in Maryland. I didnt however say that it should be Volt. I had dinner there a few weeks ago, and I really wish I could get my money back. Paying for food that has already been done, and at Volt done poorly, just isnt fair. The food wasnt tasty, service was poor, and all in all I felt awful that they think this is what a restaurant should be. A little slice of underseasoned foie with a piece of melon??? Is this a joke? Its like they are mocking the fine dining world. I’m so sorry to see a restaurant like Volt pop up and put a bad name on food. And on a final note…the chocoalte pave is the kit kat bar from Happy in the Kitchen. Talk about lame….

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