My group of four had a marvelous dinner at Voice on Saturday, July 24. Our waiter Matt, despite being new, was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and was professional, attentive and friendly. We had the five-course tasting menu with wine, plus a round of four desserts. All of the wine chosen by the sommelier was excellent and perfectly complemented the food. We had: Mushroom Soup ""Cappucino"" served with a Prosecco. This course was divine. I dream of the creamy, drinkable mushroom soup ever day at lunch, because I want it again. Course 2 included local tomatoes with figs and goat cheese. The figs and goat cheese were excellent; the tomatoes just good. Course 3 was ricotta ravioli with tarragon sauce ? a little bite of heaven. The sauce was lightly creamy and flavorful, but did not overpower the delicate handmade raviolis. Course 4 was a filet of John Dory. I thought this course was a little bland and not a highlight of the meal, but not bad. The Israeli couscous with corn side was excellent, though. Course 5 was the most tender venison I?ve ever eaten in my life, and I?m not usually a huge fan of game, served with a Chateauneuf Du Pape, some of my all-time favorite wines. Desserts were lovely, and accompanied by an excellent Greek dessert wine. The peanut butter custard was my favorite, and I generally hate peanut butter desserts. There was a dessert sampler and a molten chocolate cake that were excellent, and a panna cotta that was also good. The entire experience was first-rate. The ambience is upscale but not snobbish. The manager and our server made sure that we ate and got the bill in plenty of time to make our show. We were so impressed we asked for a list of the wines, and the wine director and the waiter gave us a printed copy of the menu and the wines! Cocktails before dinner were also exceptional. We live in Austin, and Voice is so good I would travel to Houston just to eat there. Next time we will try the 7-course meal.
Pros: Service, ambience, food!
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