The name of this place has intrigued me for some time. You see I am a bit of a history buff and the Volstead Act outlawed alcohol sales in 1919. Clubs still existed though, in the form of speakeasy's. Volstead is fashioned after a speakeasy from the era, and you feel it walking in. The place has an old time feel to it. My service was great. Friendly, cheerful, and a Ray of sunshine in the mysterious and dim lights, reminiscent of a speakeasy. I ordered a Cheeseburger and it came with Skinny Fries. I got to give them props, the food was delicious and something I would return for! read more

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Volstead has been open a while in Southlake. They are the same outfit that owns Jane, also in Southlake, The Tavern, and Tycoon. Both the Tavern and Tycoon are in Flower Mound, and I have not visited, but I have made stops at both Jane and now Volstead. And I have to say, I wanted to be impressed, and I just wasn't. When I went to Jane, the cocktails were not up to snuff. My visit to Volstead, the cocktail was fantastic but the ambiance and food disappointed. I came into Volstead to check out the happy hour. They have a discount on wine, and half off their signature cocktails and martinis. They make craft cocktails, which were impressive, but only have one bartender. It takes time, but they could use another. I ordered a Volstead Vesper. It is a bold martini. Josh made it well. It was well balanced. Boozy yet balanced. And I love a lemon curl. A garnish can really elevate a cocktail. Five stars for the drink. I will come back and order another one. I also ordered their spicy tuna crispy rice. It was rather a disappointment. The serving size was generous, the crunch on the rice was there, and then it fell short. The texture of the rice was on the mushier side. The tuna was NOT spicy. It had been dressed in something, but it brought absolutely NO flavor or anything to the tuna. There was a wasabi cream and a sauce (maybe eel sauce) that dressed the plate, but the tuna was bland. A little soy, citrus, yuzu, sriracha or SOMETHING to elevate and brighten the tuna would have been EVERYTHING. So it just ended up being bland tuna, on undressed avocado, on fried mushy rice with some tasty sauces. It absolutely was not spicy. And with a little something something it could have been rather tasty. Even with mushy rice. When I walked in and sat down, there was no music playing so you were just hearing conversations bouncing off the walls. After about a half hour someone decided they needed some tunes, but then it was too loud and it was hard to hear the bar tenders. I loved the decor, and again, my cocktail was really rather good. The overall feel just felt kind of sloppy. It could have been awesome, and fell short. They claim to have Southlakes best burger, and maybe that is a better choice than the tuna. I may give it a shot. It got rather popular as I was leaving, the crowd a bit more mature. And maybe that is their bag. They have great reviews and high stars, I just didn't feel it. read more

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Solid poblano cream soup, but everything else I had here was decidedly mediocre. Cocktail selection was quite limited for a spot that is trying to bill itself as somewhat of a speakeasy experience. Menu wasn't anything crazy. Friendly staff, quick service and decent pricing. read more

Came here for lunch. I love the speakeasy vibe and all the available photo ops upon entering. I was sat right away and the service was very attentive from the start. I ordered the Crispy Deviled Eggs and those were delicious, they are topped with bacon jam which adds to the delicious taste. I got two drinks from the bar the first was a Bootlegger's Blossom and the second was a Lemon Drop Martini and they were both delicious. For my meal I had the Volstead Cheeseburger, which they said it was the best burger in Southlake, and that was not a lie. The burger was flavorful and perfectly cooked, the meal came with fries which were also tasty. Kevin was our bartender/waiter and he was awesome and very attentive. Overall it was a great experience and will definitely come back. read more

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Came here for happy hour after several coworkers recommended it, and it definitely lived up to the hype. I ordered the Watermelon Skinny, which was light, refreshing, and easy to sip on. For food, we shared the happy hour spicy tuna crispy rice and the oysters Rockefeller (not on the happy hour menu), and both were excellent. The crispy rice had a nice crunch with flavorful tuna on top, and the oysters were rich and well-prepared. I also tried some of the popcorn chicken and truffle fries my coworkers ordered--both were delicious and hard to stop picking at. It's a great spot to hang out, catch up, and unwind. The atmosphere was lively but still comfortable for conversation, and the service was attentive and friendly. Definitely a place I'd return to for happy hour. read more

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After being blown away by the first trip here, I brought a big group for a birthday dinner. It was super-fun! Noise is a factor, though. The decibels increase throughout the night, too. Their menu is curated and the mixology is custom. Pricing is in line with the whole experience. Most notable is the service - really great staff! read more

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We live really close by and had been to the restaurant that was previously there so thought we would give it a try. Parking is easy and they did a really excellent and cool job changing the decor from fish shack style to a modern vibe. I absolutely love the blowing bubble gum wall paper. What I really love about this place is there is an option for everyone and the serving sizes are huge! My husband and I shared the fish and chips because we knew we were getting appetizers and a dessert. The serving size of the split order could almost be a full serving at other restaurants. The quality is great as well and everything we had was very good. Our server, the bartenders and the manager were very friendly and checked in JUST the right amount. Never feeling ignored but also not feeling like we had to stop our conversation multiple times to handle a check in. The crab cakes are amazing and the only thing they could do better is put a bigger version on a croissant and add it to the menu. read more

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Stopped by for drinks after eating nearby on our way home with friends on a whim. We absolutely loved the speakeasy vibe and bar feel. The intimate low level lighting, sumptuous velvet seating and amazing cocktails whisks you away immediately to a cellar bar in New York. The noise level was louder than I expected but nothing a few acoustic panels can't fix. Already making a plan to go back do we can stay longer and also try the food. read more

My son and I were craving burgers! We stopped in during Happy Hour and were pleasantly surprised! Two cheese burgers, a side of fries (I asked for the thicker cut curled version) a Sprite and a signature martini! Both Bella and Natasha were so sweet and took care of us! We will definitely be back! read more

Volstead - Signature Martini - Volstead Vesper - Wine Bars Near Me - Southlake, Texas

very unassuming from the main street, and pleasantly surprised with the interior decor and inside. We didn't make reservations and got seated right away. However, we did go around 8pm... so not sure if that was after the dinner crowd. When we went, there were still people eating and drinking inside. We ended up getting the items below. Prohibition Sampler $14 oysters rockefeller, beef wellington bites, maryland crab cakes Steak Frites $39 sliced tenderloin filet, creamy peppercorn sauce, sautéed onions, parmesan-truffle fries Honey Truffle Chicken $28 lightly crusted, whipped garlic mash, creamed spinach Espresso Express $16 Hanson Espresso Vodka, Doughball Cookie Dough, Coffee Simple, Espresso, Licor 43, Sweet Cream The sampler was a nice choice as it allowed us to try different items, Each item came with two small bites. As for the two entrees, i enjoyed the honey truffle chicken moreso than the steak frites. Chicken was juicy and the outside was crispy. However, i have to admit the fries that came with the steak were extremely addicting. They have a regular happy hour and a reverse happy hour, which is 1 hour before they close. read more

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Good was great my drink was not so good but next time I will specify the liquor. We went for lunch and we shared the French dip and it was great. Plenty big for 2. My only real complaint that there was not a menu for lunch with smaller portions. read more

I just love the drinks here and the vibes of this place! Everyone working here was very upbeat. The strawberry mule was incredible! The layout is gorgeous. Unfortunately, food-wise I'll need to try more items. The popcorn chicken was okay, but needs more sauces than ketchup. The fries are okay. The pressed tuna sushi's rice was really hard and had a slight refrigerated taste. I still gave it four stars because I'd love to get drinks here again. read more

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Inviting, friendly, service. Cool and chill vibe with great music to hangout. Same owners as Tycoon in flower Mound! read more

Volstead - Great service. Lovely and cool vibe. - Wine Bars Near Me - Southlake, Texas

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What a gem! Swanky speakeasy style restaurant in the middle of Southlake. Great lightning, music, and decor. We tried the tuna fried rice, firecracker shrimp, and fish and chips. All were delicious. I had the espresso martini and the clover club, husband had the half life IPA and the pecan porter. Drinks were wonderful as well. They offers a 2-6 happy hour daily and $5 martini lunches. I definitely plan to make this place a regular in our rotation! read more

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Volstead is a wonderful place! Ambience is refreshing - cool, quirky and intimate - perfect for drinks or a delicious meal. The service we received from Jake on a recent visit was top notch! He accommodated all our requests and the kitchen went above and beyond assisting us in gluten free food. read more

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Visiting the area and met friends for dinner. The ambience and decor and great and speak to the prohibition era theme. They have a good list of signature cocktails and some interesting food options. We tried the shrimp appetizer and deviled eggs. I probably wouldn't get the deviled eggs again. For my entree I had the French dip sandwich and it was good, a large portion that is shareable. Would go back here while in town for their happy hour and to try their martinis. read more

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I have mixed feelings. Stuff is young, okay, but attentive. Food was good, but seemed expensive for what I had. One of the best Manhattans I've had, on the drink side. But one thing bugs me, and I didn't say anything, but saw a $ 5.25 bar tax or fee. Don't understand what that is or why I'm -paying it. Sat at a table, tipped my server well. I don't like secret taxes? That alone would keep me from returning . read more

Volstead in delivers excellent food, flawless service, and a polished speakeasy atmosphere. We ordered the A5 Wagyu, salmon entrée, and chocolate mousse cake--all three were outstanding. The Wagyu was melt-in-your-mouth tender, the salmon perfectly cooked, and the mousse a rich but balanced finish. Service was attentive and warm, making the whole evening feel special. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an elevated dining experience in Southlake. read more

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I was looking forward to trying this restaurant as I'd heard it's the sister restaurant of Tycoon in Flower Mound which we love. But our experience here was average. Started out with some cocktails which were great so that was positive. The restaurant overall is super small so even though we were only a party of 2 we were squished between parties on both sides of us and barely had room to keep my coat next to me. For apps we had oysters which were nice and fresh. We also had the fried rock shrimp which was tasty but they went overboard on the cilantro. For dinner I had the blackened redfish and the flavors were there but was dry and overcooked. My husband ordered a medium rare filet which came out medium well so they had to cook a new one so my food just sat in front of me getting cold while waiting for his new plate. So that was a huge bummer. They did give us a free glass of Prosecco to make up for it which I appreciate. We also got a side of the truffle fries which were good and gave us something to snack on while waiting for the steak to be refired. Overall, barely a mediocre experience so don't think we'll be back. read more

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Lovely spot. Inconspicuous in a very lax spot in suburban Southlake, Volstead is refreshing in more ways than one. I thought the blacked out walls were temporary only to realize that they're part of the allure. When you walk in, you're greeted immediately by hostesses and once you sit down at the bar / the bartenders ask your name and from then onwards you're part of the Volstead family. We ordered food as well and give me fries and popcorn chicken and I'm a happy gal! Also, if you're not a huge drinker, they have a variety of mocktails making this a perfect spot for any occasion. We'll certainly be back! read more

Volstead is probably the best customer service experience I've had in a Bar setting since I came to the DFW area. It is a true to concept prohibition bar - dark, cozy, WELCOMING, yet quiet enough for m, a solo session or intimate conversation but also enough energy for a festive happy hour or cocktail meetup. So far I have only been there for happy hour - which is great (2-6p M-F) in comparison to nearby alternatives. I love places that have a set happy hour menu you can count on! Above all the 4 stars are for service. This is a place where the bartenders make eye contact, introduce themselves, ask you your name, and are attentive and actually make real conversation! I recommend Volstead to anyone looking for a sophisticated, low key, welcoming spot to enjoy - solo or with friends. read more

Friendly service, cool atmosphere and food was good and quality. Happy hour is a nice deal. Definitely a return visit! read more

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Pretty dead at 6pm on a Saturday night. Just a couple of loud couples at the bar. Almost felt like the Z Grill crowd found a new place since their closure. #iykyk Drinks and food were decent. Odd that they brought everything all out at once. Salads. Soup. Entree. The small table filled up pretty quickly. Not sure what the point of that is? read more

Volstead - Dead aside from the bar. - Wine Bars Near Me - Southlake, Texas

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Super cute, eclectic speakeasy style bar and restaurant. Both drinks and food are delicious and service was great and friendly. We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday after playing some games at activate and had a great time. read more

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My husband and I stopped by Monday evening after running errands. Can I give it 100 stars? The ambiance was great, our server, Bella, was the sweetest, and the food was amazing! We started with cocktails and the crispy deviled eggs. So unique and delicious! Husband had the fish and chips. Wow! Fish was perfect and the chips were like tick-cut tornado potatoes. Perfectly seasoned with a crispy. My Irish chicken pot pie was so good. I cannot pinpoint the flavor profile but it was excellent. Thank you for a memorable and delectable meal. We will be back! read more

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This place is great. Beautiful, warm decor and ambience with well made food and drinks (on both my visits). The service is friendly yet professional and I appreciate they do what so many other places don't: have their hostesses, bartenders and severs dress to match ambiance and price point. This place lives up to what it says it is and what we hoped it would be. read more

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A hidden gem! We went there for lunch, and had the chicken pesto sandwich and it was absolutely incredible. The truffle fries were great too. Definitely worth checking out read more

It was just okay - our group of six all agreed it was pleasant enough, but nothing really stood out or wowed us. I ordered a flatbread and when it arrived it looked and tasted exactly like a basic kids' pizza. The cocktails were fine, but they didn't feel like proper speakeasy-style drinks at all - more like standard bar pours. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was decent. It's a shame, because we really love the whole speakeasy concept when it's done well. Give it a try and see if I'm right? read more

I've been watching this place as it was progressing and was glad to see that it finally opened. Arrived at 430 and it was PACKED standing room only. Thankfully I had a reservation so was seated promptly. Staff was all so helpful and friendly. The manager on duty(Cory I think) stopped by and checked on us too. Love the speakeasy vibe with low light and prohibition era decor - the only complaint was it was SO LOUD .. it was hard to hear my dinner date. Not sure if they do anything about that or not . It thinned out a little before we left so it was more tolerable. Food was delish! We tried the crab dip and split the French dip. I was stuffed! I got the Manhattan and hubs got the old fashioned happy hour price of 6.00 made it even more enjoyable. I'm looking forward to adding this place to my list of go to spots! Add it to the love list! read more

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We enjoyed a happy hour dinner at this lovely new restaurant recently. We appreciate the CLASSY speakeasy vibe. So fun! The service is impeccable and the menu is upscale, especially for it's location. My husband and I both ordered an old-fashioned with Makers. They were delicious and at half price! My husband ordered the wedge and creamed spinach since he had a large lunch that day. He was not impressed with either dish, unfortunately. The wedge had little toppings and the creamed spinach felt canned-ish. I ordered the sea bass. The mushrooms, broccolini (while a tad too el Dante), were both delicious with the yummy mashed potatoes. The Seabass had great flavor, but was definitely undercooked. This place is fresh off the press so they get lots of grace. Some friends of ours came the exact same day for lunch and enjoyed the fish and chips, deviled eggs, and the burger. Pics included. read more

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We stopped into Volstead on a whim--our first night out since having a baby--and we couldn't have picked a better spot. The prohibition-style ambiance was cozy, intimate, and just what we needed to feel like ourselves again for an evening. The highlight of our night was the bartender, Fabian, who absolutely hooked it up. Our first round of drinks was creative and expertly crafted. For the second round, my husband told Fabian that "you can drive," and wow--he delivered. He introduced us to a cocktail we'd never even heard of before: the Vieux Carré. It was incredible. Complex, smooth, and absolutely unforgettable. This place is a whole vibe, and the drinks? Unreal. We can't wait to come back (hopefully not too long from now--shoutout to our babysitter). Cheers to Volstead and to Fabian for making our first night out as new parents one for the books. read more

This place is quite the hidden gem! You walk in and you immediately feel like you've stepped back in time. The ambiance is breathtaking! And their back bar is beautiful! You must try the espresso martini...delicious!! The service was top-notch and everyone was so nice! Highly recommended this spot! They have a great happy hour and brunch on the weekends! read more

Volstead - Espresso Martini - Wine Bars Near Me - Southlake, Texas

Big thumbs down. Overpriced. No vibe. Service was fair. Food was yuck, came out cold. Manager took it off the bill but was no good even warm (chicken parm). read more

I'm writing this from the bar at Volstead, a very cute bar and restaurant located in a strip mall, inspired by prohibition era speakeasy's, this place is not lacking in vibes. I can definitely see getting dressed up with girlfriends and making a night of it here, although at 5:00pm on a Monday evening, things are much more casual. Couple of people working from the bar top on their laptops brings a more inclusive atmosphere that won't turn you down for showing up in a graphic t and cargo shorts. We came during happy hour (lucky for us) so we wanted to take full advantage. I ordered a bootleggers blossom and my husband got a clover club cocktail. Both were good, they were out of the maraschino liquor so subbed simple syrup for mine, I'm sure it would have been better with the original maraschino liquor but still was quite pleasant with the substitute. I later ended up getting an old fashioned which was relatively standard. Onto the food; we got quite an assortment of things to try out. Coming during HH really paid off here. Cheeseburger tasted kind of like an elevated McDonald's, and I truly don't mean that in a bad way. I devoured my half quite quickly, it also came with a seasoned pickle which was a nice little change of pace. The pressed sushi was good. We also got the prohibition sampler, which has oysters Rockefeller, beef Wellington bites, and Maryland crab cakes. If you get this, you need to eat immediately. The beef Wellington bites had cooled completely by the time we ate them and while the taste was good, they were slightly off putting at the cooler temperature. Crab cakes were good but ultimately nothing from the sampler was really stand out star worthy. This might sound ridiculous but the popcorn chicken was actually really delicious; fresh and tender and had this paprika forward seasoning that was really yummy. Would highly suggest trying. We couldn't leave it at that so of course we also got the kanzuri shrimp- would definitely recommend, and also the hot honey pepperoni flatbread- really tasty pizza and again would highly recommend. Overall, this place is totally a vibe. The bartender Greyson, took great care of us and I would love to come back to try more things off their menu while sipping on some kind of fabulous cocktail. read more

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This place is such an amazing hidden gem. The crispy deviled eggs are such an amazing surprise to the tastebuds (and a must). The French onion soup is incredible. And the fries....don't get me started! Sofia was such a sweet, attentive waitress that offered many suggestions. Will DEF be back! read more

This was our 2nd time with friends coming to Volstead. We went right after happy hour so no 1/2 price martinis for us this time. The atmosphere of this speak easy is a little upscale without being stuffy. Our table was a great spot to watch the bartender & people watch. I always judge a place by their espresso martini & I'm a picky one. This one was so good! You could taste the espresso & it was the right amount of creaminess. My friend & hubby got dirty martinis & enjoyed. The blue cheese olives were so good & not mushy. My friend's hubby got an old fashioned & said he enjoyed it. For our meal, we ordered a couple of apps to share & I ordered the miso sea bass for the 2nd time. My sea bass was cooked perfectly & so good. No idea what the sauce is that they smear on the plate & drizzle on the fish, but it's amazing. Nice size portion of fish too. My husband had the Prohibition Sampler & enjoyed the crab cake & Rockefeller oysters. He said the beef Wellington bite was more of a deconstructed version & just ok. For his meal, he had the poblano soup & said it was very flavorful. Our friends shared the spinach artichoke dip & the hot honey pepperoni flatbread on the cauliflower crust (gluten-free option). They both said the pizza was very good & a big portion. They enjoyed the spinach dip too. Our server brought my friend sliced cucumbers so she had a gluten-free option for the dip. The service, food, & drinks were all outstanding. We'll definitely be back & will try to make it to happy hour next time. read more

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The food was delicious! I stumbled upon this spot because I needed take a colleague out, and needed somewhere close to our office. It's a very intimate speakeasy vibe. All the food we had was delicious: grilled oysters, spinach dip, sea bass, and red snapper, and key lime for dessert. All entrees were cooked to perfection. The servers were attentive as well. The only thing I noticed is that the cocktail prep wasn't consistent. The first cocktail was amazing but when I ordered to same drink again, I had to send it back to be remade. read more

Volstead - Key Lime Pie - Wine Bars Near Me - Southlake, Texas

Great ambiance, service, drinks and food! Best raw oysters too, love this little bar!

We have been here twice now and the food, service and atmosphere is terrific! Highly recommend the deviled eggs, fries and burger. Great place for a date night! read more

Everything is perfect!!! I've been here twice in the last 2 weeks. They have the best lemon drop martinis in the DFW area. A different bartender made it each time so they have a great recipe! The French dip is huge (large enough to share) and very good. The atmosphere is perfect for conversation. Light music plays in the background at a volume that is calm and soothing. I'm lucky to live so close. read more