Voltaire

It had been years since I last visited Voltaire, and after this recent visit it may be a while before I return. We ordered the seasonal salad, baked ricotta, octopus, skirt steak, and pollo Oaxaca. The restaurant was busy but not overwhelmed, so the 25 minute wait before any food arrived felt an oddly long. The first dishes out were the octopus and salad. The octopus started out slightly overcooked and grew rubbery as it sat in the very hot broth. The salad was fine, though the dressing leaned so sharply on vinegar that it felt unbalanced. When the baked ricotta and entrees arrived, the ricotta unfortunately missed the mark. It was so dried out that it had turned into more of a paste. The skirt steak was alright but cooked past what we expected, and the accompaniments didn’t quite come together. The pollo Oaxaca had good flavor but some pieces were cooked so firmly they were difficult to cut. We did stay for dessert, which was enjoyable, though the coffees we ordered never made it to the table. Our server was friendly, but there were a few moments where we would have appreciated a quick check-in, especially with the long wait, drink refills, and the untouched ricotta. I don’t enjoy writing critical reviews, and I know off nights happen, but this visit disappointed from start to finish.

It had been years since I last visited Voltaire, and after this recent visit it may be a while before I return. We ordered the seasonal salad, baked ricotta, octopus, skirt steak, and pollo Oaxaca. The restaurant was busy but not overwhelmed, so the 25 minute wait before any food arrived felt an oddly long. The first dishes out were the octopus and salad. The octopus started out slightly overcooked and grew rubbery as it sat in the very hot broth. The salad was fine, though the dressing leaned so sharply on vinegar that it felt unbalanced. When the baked ricotta and entrees arrived, the ricotta unfortunately missed the mark. It was so dried out that it had turned into more of a paste. The skirt steak was alright but cooked past what we expected, and the accompaniments didn’t quite come together. The pollo Oaxaca had good flavor but some pieces were cooked so firmly they were difficult to cut. We did stay for dessert, which was enjoyable, though the coffees we ordered never made it to the table. Our server was friendly, but there were a few moments where we would have appreciated a quick check-in, especially with the long wait, drink refills, and the untouched ricotta. I don’t enjoy writing critical reviews, and I know off nights happen, but this visit disappointed from start to finish.

Only had drinks. Slower service, but it was a relaxed vibe. We enjoyed the authentic music they had playing. The old fashioned was ok. We came on a Friday evening and made reservations. Upon arrival, we noticed they weren't very busy. The men's restroom was something you do not normally see.

Only had drinks. Slower service, but it was a relaxed vibe. We enjoyed the authentic music they had playing. The old fashioned was ok. We came on a Friday evening and made reservations. Upon arrival, we noticed they weren't very busy. The men's restroom was something you do not normally see.

What a special place. A comfortable atmosphere and well done decor. Nice. Oysters, did I mention oysters... on the half shell, oysters anybody? What a great place, great people, delicious food and a high vibe positive space. Visit this establishment. Stay and relax awhile. You will be happy here. Nice job to the staff and ownership at Voltaire. Well done. KUDOS!!!