mrs. k's toll house

not worth the price - 2.5 stars out of 10. we were visiting the area for the day, and found thisrestaurantvia urbanspoon. no time to research. surprised to get a table @ 6:30 last saturday night. should have been a clue. note to new owners: must have food quality & wait staff match the ambiance. do not underestimate the value of top wait staff if you are charging this much.

like:
setting = charming
maitre d' on phone = inviting
table = corner main room, best in the house for us, especially on short notice
table settings
cosmopolitan cocktail = very nice
filet & lamb grilled as ordered (med-rare)
sauteed mini-squash

dislike:
parking - hard to find the lot
lighting in side room - too bright
wait staff - the worst 3 u's = unfriendly, untrained, uninterested
caesar salad - overdressed, too much parmesan, not subtle at all & a bad way to start the meal
meat sauces - heavy, sweet, overpowering.
desserts unimpressive
price for quality - $60/person

new wine cellar is amazing!. i was just at mrs. k's this past sunday for their brunch which is not to be missed! an amazing selection of delicacies that make you go back for more and more! i stuffed myself while enjoying a refreshing mimosa.
i saw the new wine cellar/bar which just opened and it's absolutely stunning! you are transported into old europe with the sounds of a babbling fountain with candles (very much like a grotto) and thousands of bottles of wine.
being a native washingtonian and growing up at mrs k's, it's so refreshing to see owners with such a passion & who have kept with traditions but reinvented new portions of therestaurantto elevate mrs. k's to a new & elegant vision for the future.
i can't wait to attend one of their wine tasting dinners. sign up for their e-newsletter as well for promotions and event listings.
mrs k's is definitely one place worth the visit no matter where you are in the area and a lovely place to bring out of town guests or for wedding receptions & parties. the gardens in spring/summer/fall are gorgeous as well.
give yourself a treat and explore this historic toll house to learn more about the history of montgomery county & the original owners of mrs. k's.