Bryan Voltaggio

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Bryan Voltaggio
Born1976 (age 49–50)
Frederick, Maryland, U.S.
EducationCulinary Institute of America
SpouseJennifer Covell[2]
Culinary career
Cooking styleModern American
Current restaurants
    • Voltaggio Brothers Steakhouse, National Harbor, MD (2016),
    • Showroom, Frederick, MD (2020)
Previous restaurants
    • VOLT, Frederick, MD (2008–2020),
    • Aggio, Baltimore, MD (2014–2018),
    • Family Meal, Frederick, MD (2015–2016),
    • STRFSH, Santa Monica, CA (2017–2021),
    • Estuary, Washington, DC (2019–2022),
    • Thacher & Rye, Frederick, MD (2020–2024),[1]
Television shows

Bryan Voltaggio (born 1976)[3] is an American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and author. He is a Top Chef television series alum; and he was a semi-finalist for the James Beard award.[4][5] His brother is celebrity chef Michael Voltaggio.[5][6][7] He resides in Frederick, Maryland and is known for Mid-Atlantic cuisine.

Early life and education

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Bryan Voltaggio was the oldest of three children, born to Sharon and John Voltaggio.[8] At age 7, his parents divorced and the children initially lived with their mother, and later moved to their father's house.[8] Starting in childhood, brothers Bryan and Michael were very close.[8] He attended Governor Thomas Johnson High School.[2] He is married to Jennifer Covell, whom he met in high school; and together they have three children.[2]

His first job was as a busboy at a Holiday Inn in Frederick, Maryland.[8] He took a vocational culinary program at Frederick Community College while attending Governor Thomas Johnson High School and by age 15, he was given the role of cook.[8]

Voltaggio received an AOS degree in culinary arts in 1999 from The Culinary Institute of America.[8] He was mentored by chef Charlie Palmer and Gerry Hayden, while working at restaurant Aureole.[8][9][10]

Restaurant career

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In 2003, Voltaggio worked as the head chef at Charlie Palmer Steak.[8]

Bryan, along with brother Michael, opened STRFSH, a fast-casual fish sandwich shop in Santa Monica, open from October 2017 to 2021.[11] The Voltaggio brothers had co-owned Estuary in Washington D.C., which operated under their leadership from 2019 until March 2022.[12]

Restaurants

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Active

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  • Voltaggio Brothers Steak House, MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill (December 2016–present)[13]
  • Showroom, Frederick (2020–present)
  • Wye Oak Tavern at Visitation Hotel, Frederick (2024–present)[14]

Closed

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  • Thacher & Rye, Frederick (2020–2024)[15]
  • VOLT, Frederick (2008–2020)[16]
  • Aggio, Baltimore (2014–2018)[17]
  • Family Meal, Baltimore (2015–August 2016)[17]
  • STRFSH, Santa Monica (2017–2021)[18]
  • Estuary, Washington D.C. (2019–March 2022)[12]
  • Lunchbox, Frederick, MD

Television appearances

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Voltaggio was the runner-up of the sixth season of Top Chef, Bravo's cooking competition show, placing second to his brother, Michael Voltaggio;[19] subsequently he was also the runner-up on the fifth season of Top Chef Masters, and again runner-up to Melissa King on the seventeenth season of Top Chef: All-Stars L.A.[20] He was the first chef to compete on both Top Chef and Top Chef Masters.[21]

In 2022, both Voltaggio brothers appeared on season three of Guy Fieri's Tournament of Champions on the Food Network.[22][23]

In April 2024, Voltaggio and his brother were guest judges in the first season of the Food Network show 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing.[24] He returned as a contestant in the second season in April 2025,[25] finishing as the runner-up.

In December 2025, Voltaggio and his brother competed as a team in the first season of the Food Network show Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas and won.

Awards, nominations and accolades

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Personal life

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Voltaggio lives in Maryland with his wife Jennifer and their three children.[27]

Publications

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