Vola's Dockside Grill

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   RyanB

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   overall1food2service1ambience2

   Horrible service, poor food. Will not be back and would not recommend

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   MaryL

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Ordered: grouper and shrimp meal, lobster roll, and crab dip. All food was genuinely delicious, no complaints! Server was attentive and helpful, host staff kindly sat us early despite how crowded it was.

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   Nancy22204

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   It was early evening of the 4th of July and the place was jumping:noisy and chaotic. However or reservation got us a table looking out on the wharf and our waiter was attentive if overtaxed. There seemed to be a shortage of paper towels (which they use as napkins). Food (shrimp tacos and ceviche) was tasty. There was a long line for the bathrooms.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Freddy was great!

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orlando

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our server, Tiffany, was wonderful and the food was delicious. Couldn’t ask for a better experience.

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6. LW

   LynnW

   Denver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This food was amazing. We had an awesome server and she was very open about what she thought was good and what she thought was not as great. She steered us right!

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service2ambience2

   Saturday, our service was okay. The server was not attentive and didn’t acknowledge my friend’s bday. Even when I specified on our reservation. Bald guy with an accent. But the food was amazing. Thank you.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food4service2ambience3

   We were sat 30 minutes past our reservation time. Inside was quite loud but the waitress was very nice and service was quick. Food was pretty good, meets the price point. Overall, would recommend for a casual meal IF they honor their reservations better.

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   CarlaP

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Service was great! Crab dip was excellent! We had Shrimp Creole Fettuccine, Po’ Boy, and Shrimp Tacos. All were excellent with very generous portions. The Jalapeño Margarita was fantastic as well.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Great service…..food was amazing. Bathroom lines L O N G.

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    onewhoeatsoutalot

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    A very casual atmosphere. Seated right away and food was delicious. However they were out of ingredients for a drink that I wanted. Noise level was super loud but we were inside. It’s definitely a fun lively bar atmosphere with tables near it. There was ample outside dining so we may try that next time. Overall good experience.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Food was great as always. Service was pretty slow, took about 20 min to order after we ordered drinks. We went early so it’s wasn’t that crowded.

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    Dinnerwithfriends

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Table for 4 was very sticky. Could not tell if it was because the coating on the table was coming off or because it was sticky from previous diners. Waitress wiped it down with the sanitary wipes but it did absolutely nothing. Next time we will ask for a different table. Food is good . The table, however, had an “ick” factor

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    We had a reservation at 11pm but were told the kitchen had already closed. It is obnoxious and frankly unacceptable for restaurants to take bookings for after the kitchen closes.

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    Brian

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Nice venue and view with indoor and outdoor seating. Casual food and bar with good service.

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    Donna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Today was my 5th time eating at Vola's outside. Have enjoyed it each time. I've ordered the shrimp tacos twice and would recommend them. Shakila was our waitress today, and she gave us excellent service! She recommended the key lime pie for dessert, and it was delicious! I'll be back again.

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    Jenn

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Loved having lunch right by the water. Definitely sit outside if not too hot for you. They have a shaded patio which was very comfortable. Food was great! Service a bit slow but they were busy. Will definitely be back! Great food!

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food3service4ambience3

    Nice. Just make sure you get there early to get a seat outside.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Food and service was great, location is along the river front but the noise level was a bit loud for us old folks....

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very good food, great service, and great atmosphere!

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    Rebecca

    Portland

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dinner and service was amazing! Made a reservation and got right in.

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    GloriaC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time visit with guests. Everyone loved food & service was great considering how busy it was

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    PaulM

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful food and service!

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    ronnie

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    I was surprised by how good the food was. It was very good and filling.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    Place is very loud wasn’t a bother for me but just mentioning it. My server was nice and tried to help. Place is not worth the price. Food portions are small. Crab cakes are supper tiny (about the size of reeese butter cup) they r tried to fill the plate with French fries and the slaw to hide how small the crab cakes are. The food is bland and has no real flavor. Really disappointed I wish I would of chose one of the other restaurants in the area. Don’t waste your money.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Service was absolutely terrible

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27. SD

    StephanieD

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    Outdoor seating on the water is lovely! Service was friendly. We started with the cheddar-jalapeño hush puppies, which were crispy and tasty. My friend enjoyed her grilled grouper sandwich, but my fish and chips were not good. The cod was SO heavily battered it was hard to find the fish. Plus, the batter was raw in places and overcooked in others. The coleslaw was also strange — tasted like mustard, which wasn’t terrible, but not expected and not my favorite.

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    JadrankaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The rain spoiled the enjoyment The food was good , great location and an exceptional service Fun place!

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    BrittL

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a very nice anniversary lunch

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We arrived and opted for inside dining because it was getting hot outside. We were seated awkwardly in a high top table that was directed behind another table looking out at the water . Behind was us was the waiters station for printing bills so it was tight space and distracting at times. We enjoyed the Peach Sangria, Berry Sangria and share a Strawberry Daiquiri. The food kept us distracted for sure. For appetizers we had the 1/2 pound of peel and eat shrimp (served hot) with melted butter and cocktail sauce and it was a winner! The smoked fish dip was mouthwatering and we had it with both crackers and bread. The bread made it feel like a meal alone. Entrees we had the grouper plate and crab cakes. Both were plentiful, seasoned well, and delicious. Dessert was a slice of heaven … I meant key lime pie. Our server was attentive and timely with all our requests. It was a great lunch for sure !

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    TracyM

    Baltimore

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3

    Father's Day lunch. Waitress was great! Food was just ok. Crab dip was a little runny. Crab cake was very small and flavorless. My husband enjoyed the Chincoteague oysters. He also like his fried shrimp. Seating area/tables are packed together.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went her with my husband and daughter for Father’s Day and we loved it!!!! We sat outside and the food was good and the waiter was very nice. Would definitely recommend!!!!

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    JoeyS

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall3food1service3ambience2

    Fish and chips were poorly breaded. Been there twice, food is pretty average but overpriced. Mocktails are amazing though.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We love Vola’s and had some friends in town so took them. The food never disappoints, had to wait a bit for it because it’s always busy in there and the service was great!

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35. S

    Simimax

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    Food was 3.5/5, but it was pricier and louder than I would have expected!

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Wanted a view of the water for not too much $$&

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    AKHM

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very chill restaurant

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    MichaelC

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience5

    View outside was nice, with live music playing in the background but could be loud at a times. Food was nothing special more of a bar food type, which I was expecting more high end seafood. The waiter was not tentative and did not know much about the wine selection. Come for the view now the average food.

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    MicahJ

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience1

    Wife and I went on our 6 month anniversary. She couldn’t have crustaceans due to allergies so we ordered mussels and she had salmon with extra corn cakes instead of the jambalaya rice. My lobster roll was just okay. The corn cakes came out with uncooked batter, so she asked them to remake them. They came out fully cooked but the salmon was burnt. The table next to us was loud and the women there were cussing loudly. When the waitress brought the check she asked my wife if the corn cake remake was her preference, that they usually make them runny. That is a clear food safety issue, you don’t feed people raw batter then insist that’s the way to do it. Overpriced for the experience.

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40. MN

    MarcelleN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and drinks. Great views Definitely book a table and try them out

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