Comus Don't Missus
I loved this place! I had a lovely experience that amazed my tastebuds. It is refreshing to find a restaurant with such mature tastes in an unpretentious atmosphere. The waitstaff was helpful and warm, the food was orgasmic, the ambiance was comfortable yet elegant. The Comus Inn is up to something unique and I felt like I was a part of it this evening. Now I know what we have all been waiting for; it was worth the wait. Thank you, I'll be back!    [29 Dec 2004 23:57:46]

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Recommended Dishes: Turtle Soup, Butter Poached Lobster, Grilled Rabbit

     ­E Cameron   balichi at innerathlete dot net

An Epicurean Delight...
And a gastronomic extravaganza of the first order. Meticulous attention to detail and food that is 'to die for" made dining at the Comus Inn last night an unforgettable experience that shall be repeated often. We are truly fortunate to have an establishment of such high caliber so close to home. I have to believe that "Anonymous" (see review above) just dreamed they were at the Comus Inn but actually ate someplace else or perhaps they have an axe to grind.    [30 Dec 2004 14:17:29]

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Recommended Dishes: Scallops, Tenderloin, Crab, Duck

     ­J. Miller    

Great Dining
We had the Sunday family-style dinner. We Started with fresh crayfish from Louisiana (what a great treat). I had catfish that could not have been better. My wife is allergic to all dairy products, so the Chef prepared Halibut especially for her (it was not on the menu). Service was excellent; because of my wife’s allergies the entire staff went out of their way to accommodate her. I highly recommend Comus Inn to everyone; the price was an excellent value for the great food, service and ambiance.    [03 Jan 2005 07:31:06]

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     ­M. Baumgartner   

Great Wine and Food.
What a wonderful place. I found the wine prices fine, keeping in mind that we are in Montgomery County where all wine is overpriced because of the County Governments taxes (no fault of any restaurant). Food was above average. I do agree with the comment made by JPD when they say it would be nice to be left alone a little more. We had the owner at out table so much we could hardly have a conversation without him, but at least they don’t treat you like they wish you had not come like many places do. The food was nice and I for one love the menu idea. Food could be served warmer, especially soups. All in all it's very good for a place that has been open for less than a month. So my finial review? Keep the menu, try and keep the food hotter, keep the owner at home and all will be    [12 Jan 2005 11:01:24]

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Recommended Dishes: Quail

     ­RBH   

My new favorite Place
I think this is the best place in Maryand by far. I eat out with clients at least three times a week and make it a point to try new places all the time. These guys are by far the best. I cant believe they have only been open a few weeks. I had a table for five on a Friday night. Our server was named Randy and he was the most professional waiter I have ever had. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and also helped me with the HUGE wine list. All of us had the five course menu and from the first "Gift from the chef" to dessert everything was perfect. I don't know where JPD eats but the fact that all the servers bring your food out at once and set it on the table at the same time wasn't creepy at all -- its called great service. I had the turtle soup. And it was the most wonderful thing I have ever tasted. Perfect amount of sherry, not to salty or bland. I could sit here all night typing about every course I had and how good it was, but I think you get the idea. All my dinner companions had a great time and they're from New York, where great restaurants aren't as rare as they are here in Maryland, but even they said it was one of the best meals of there lives. Thank you Comus Inn for going out of your way to have unique food and really special service. This is what fine food is really all a    [14 Jan 2005 00:11:48]

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     ­H. Bradbury   

Will be back for more!
For the past years my wife and I drove past the Comus Inn numerous times to check if it had reopened. Finally, on Sunday 1/23/05 we had a chance to check it out and were received with a warm welcome by owner and staff.

On Sundays, a family style menu is being served whereby one has a choice of a poultry, meat or fish entrée. The appetizer was a crab soup and since I can’t eat any seafood, this was quickly substituted by their gumbo specialty. For entrees we ordered ribs and black sea bass. Not only was there plenty of food, it was well prepared, had a good taste and nicely served all at once. With us being from Europe, we especially appreciated the fact that we were not rushed thru our diner.
The wine list is extensive with an enormous selection of domestic and imported wines.

Since we’re planning to eat here more often, I had asked for a chance to look at the regular menu and there comes my only point of criticism: I’d prefer an old fashioned menu which separates appetizers, entrees and desserts in a more traditional way (menu can be downloaded via their website www.thecomusinn.com).

The evening was concluded by a tour of the newly renovated restaurant: Excellent workmanship while preserving and restoring some of its old characteristics.

Summarized: excellent service, excellent food, excellent location!
Without exception the Comus Inn met all my expectations: we’ll be back for    [24 Jan 2005 14:38:40]

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Recommended Dishes: Gumbo!

     ­A. Plomp   

NICE BUT PRICEY EVENING
Lovely atmosphere in the dining area. A little bit too chipper staff, but I think they are nice young people who will eventually settle down. (Example: one of the young hostesses personally escorted my friend and I to the Ladies's room & exclaimed "Enjoy!")
Service was a tad bit over-bearing, but again I think with experience the staff will pick up on who's high-maintenance & who prefers less hovering.
Food was high quality, well-prepared, pleasantly presented. We were seated about 3 hours and I never felt rushed or as though I were waiting for my next course. Very nice balance.
Sommelier recommended Fisher Chardonnay, which turned out to be excellent (we're ordered a case to have at home.) But somehow I found the concept that it was being promoted (only $62 instead of $66!!) a bit weird (?) considering our tab was $195 before tip. Why bother?
All in all a lovely evening. The prices would keep this on our special occasion restaurant    [30 Jan 2005 10:12:41]

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Recommended Dishes: crab, avocado, and tomato starter and the lamb was superb

     ­l jones   

Great View, Good Food, Very Expensive
My wife and I have been going to this restaurant for over 25 years, and were anxiously awaiting the renovation. It's too bad that the new owners have chosen to make this a very exclusive, special occasion (for most folks) place. The view remains outstanding and it's been very nicely redone. The menu is now 'nouveau cuisine' -- looks & tastes great but expect to pay over $100/head for a meal including everything. The view at this place makes it one we'd like to continue going to 3 or 4 times a year. However, with the new prices, it will more likely be only once every couple of years now. Overall, this is very disappoin    [14 Feb 2005 12:50:11]

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     ­Anonymous   

Almost There
My husband and I enjoyed a lovely Valentine's Day dinner. The food was outstanding, the service was attentive for the most part, the ambiance was pleasant, and the renovation and interior decorations are stunning. The Chef's treat of a vanilla lobster bisque as a starter was fantastic! The classical music selection was particularly nice. We do think the dining rooms would be enhanced with fresh floral arrangements designed to fit the unique spaces located throughout the restaurant. We arrived on time for our 7:00 PM seating and were invited to visit the bar. A half hour later, we were seated. We weren't sure if the kitchen was backed up or we were being milked for $25 (the cost of 2 glasses of House pinot noir). Once seated, we waited a good 5 minutes before we received a menu and were served water. After that brief delay, things rolled along nicely. We ordered Veuve ed Clicquot champagne from the wine menu (it said the bottle was available in both a split and full bottle). After ordering, we were informed it was not available in the full bottle, but we were not offered an opportunity to review the menu again to make another selection. We ended up paying $60 for a split vs. $30 but the champagne was superb. We were given an option of ordering a 3, 4 or 5-course meal and ordered the 5-course meal. Everything was prepared to perfection, plated beautifully, perfectly timed and served hot. Two servers came to the table with each course. We were not told that if we didn't pre-order our dessert, there would be a delay, so at the end of dinner, we waited another 15 minutes for our final course and were blamed for the delay. However, once dessert arrived, with an ample serving of apologies, it was delicious as well. The coffee was excellent. Besides the awkward delays, the only other distraction was having the owner visit us twice. We would have preferred being asked if we enjoyed our meal as opposed to being asked if we got enough to eat. After dinner concluded, we presented the waitress with our coat check and valet tickets and she arranged to have both ready for us by the time we walked downstairs. It was a treat to have our coats ready, and our car heated up and running. The valet should be trained to hold the car door open for women, and to offer to hold flowers and/or leftovers while they ease into the car. All in all, a nice evening, but when you pay $300 for dinner for two, which is what you'd pay at the Citronelle in Georgetown, for instance, you expect the service to be impeccable. We hope the Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain achieves perfection soon because it would be a shame if they don't make it. In our opinion, they are almost t    [16 Feb 2005 09:11:52]

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Recommended Dishes: Gumbo, Oysters, Scallops, Squab, Alaskan Halibut, Lobster, Beef Tenderloin, Chocolate Thyme Ice Cream & Citrus Cream Brulee

     ­KMP, Germantown, MD   

Who needs The Inn at Little Washington?
I dine out more than the avg person due to my line of work. I spend three or four nights a week in so called "fine Dining:" restaurants all over DC, VA and MD. So believe me when I tell you The Comus Inn is well on the way to beating them all hands down. I have had dinner at the Comus two times in the past week and both times have been unbelievable experiences. First the building is a work of art. Beautiful hardwood walls, a wonderful view and gold china on the tables make for a wonderful time. You are asked to order by course, something I love to do but I can see how some people would be put off by this. There is a three a four and a five-course option. I have had such dishes as a Wonderful turtle soup something I had never tasted before but took a risk on and now can't wait to have over and over as well as on my first visit a pear and blue cheese tart that was very good except that the blue cheese was a little weak for my taste. As main courses go the ones at the Comus are not only tasty but also beautiful and very large for such a fancy place. I had the Duck with a crispy egg roll on my first visit. It was very tasty and cooked to a perfect pink color. On my last visit I had the Lamb chops. WOW what a great lamb dish. Whatever they coat the chops in is crispy and adds a whole new layer of taste to the dish. My dinner guests had many different dishes from a crab salad to sweetbreads and felt as I do that they quality of the food and service is exceptional. On my last visit "with business guests" We where visited by David who is the Sommelier. He was very nice and helped me pick a bottle of Bordeaux that impressed my guests without costing a mint. He is very nice and informative. It’s nice to see a place in MD with the commitment to great food and wine. I would like to see them add a cheese course because i'm not much for sweets. They don’t have espresso yet because of some problem with the wires in the old place so that was a bit of a let down. But I think with a little more time they will be one of the great places to eat in the nation. I have Reservations for mother’s day with my wife and I can’t    [24 Apr 2005 20:25:47]

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     ­LawMan22