Reviews for The Black Olive
The Black Olive received an average rating of 3.50 out of 5 stars from 20 reviews.
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by Brankica on 5/18/2021
Take your waiter up on his invitation to join him in the kitchen for a view of the day's catch. That way you can see for yourself how bright-eyed and glossy those fish really are. Will it be the pompano for you this evening? Or the… Read Full Editorial
The Black Olive by for the family via Citysearch on 1/15/2012
Recently my wife and son and I wanted to enjoy a relaxing meal in downtown Baltimore. We choose The Black Olive because we enjoy eating ethnic food. We where greeted by the hostess who sat us in the very back of the restaurant. At first we…
Great for sodium addicts, but not for me by doninaustin via Citysearch on 9/12/2011
My wife and I went there for lunch. For $20 plus tip I got three smallish lamb chops and a handful of (pretty good) slaw and (pretty good) bread. The problem is that the lamb chops were so grossly over-salted I should have known better…
Delicious food & great space by greateats via Citysearch on 6/29/2009
Somehow the owners of this wonderful Greek restaurant manage to maintain a warm and welcoming air despite the sophistication of the food and the crowds that flock to this restaurant. Every dish I've tried has been fresh and seasoned in a…
Disappointed by mugsydog via Citysearch on 1/26/2009
We went to this restaurant during Restaurant Week. I had heard great things about the restaurant and was looking forward to the experience. We went during Restaurant Week because I thought they would be at their best. The wait service…
Pricy but delicious by Svati L via Insider Pages on 11/7/2008
Black Olive is a nice restaurant tucked into the streets of Fells Point that has amazingly fresh seafood. The waiters are incredibly knowledgable about fish and can often pick out the perfect fish for your cravings. The atmosphere is…
Nothing to write home about... by meteeter via Citysearch on 11/3/2008
Nothing to write home about. Not sure why everyone raves about this place...mediocre at best. Nice atmosphere inside. Quaint Fells location.
Disappointment by jcu111 via Citysearch on 7/12/2008
I attended college in Philadelphia and then worked in New York so when it comes to food culture and fine dining I know my restaurants. I have been living in Baltimore for about a year now and go out regularly to the town's cream of the…
Overcooked seafood by DIDI22 via Citysearch on 6/12/2008
Pretty restaurant, but someone does not cook very well. All of the seafood was fresh but the fish and calamari were overcooked (not enough to send back but on the verge of dry and rubbery). The sauce for the fish was nice. Scallops were…
HANDS DOWN GREAT RESTAURANT-You have to go! by PBGT via Citysearch on 6/10/2008
If you are looking for amazingly fresh, high quality, ORGANIC, yes ORGANIC food-this is the place for you. It is obvious that when you are dining on such cuisine, you expect to pay the price, but it is worth it.!!!An array of fresh fish…
Fresh! Wonderful! by knye via Citysearch on 6/6/2008
Some friends and I were visiting from New York recently and I could not wait another minute to relay our wonderful experience at the Black Olive in Baltimore. Being from out of town we took a recommendation from some local friends, and I…
Serious Seafood Served Well by wisar via Citysearch on 7/22/2007
The Black Olive is a serious Mediteranean (Greek) seafood place located in two row homes in Fells Point. The atmosphere is quaint and has a bit of a mediteranean feel in it's simplicity. If you dine as a couple try to get the window…
Great anniversary dinner by vjhappy via Citysearch on 7/14/2007
The Black Olive was a great choice because it was the best meal we ever had!\r
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The night began with us arriving 15 minutes late for our reservation, but they immediately seated us with no complaints. We liked that the restaurant had a…
Try the Black Olive Special Grill - the grilled octopus w... by yeelin via Menuism on 7/3/2007
Try the Black Olive Special Grill - the grilled octopus was fantastic! The grilled fish was just as great!
Do Not Eat Here! by ajrm via Citysearch on 9/25/2006
My wife and I went with another couple. Our table was large enough to fit 2, but we were forced to try to fit 4 to eat. Many of the same problems listed in other reviews. Martini's were weak as were the other mixed drinks. Took 15-20…
Good organic food by miel via Citysearch on 9/7/2006
The reason this place is so expensive is because everything is organic and unrefined. Including desserts. Organic food is always more because it is harder to grow. And organic sugars and flour are much more expensive. That being…
Forget it by wcd via Citysearch on 2/9/2006
I can only assume that this place received the glowing reviews posted on the wall under very different ownership and management. It struck me as a third rate restaurant whose self-image is that of a wrinkled Hollywood has-been who still…
Wonderful Greek Cuisine by Kathleen K. via Judy's Book on 2/8/2006
The Black Olive is a great restaurant tucked away off the main thruway in Fells Point. The atmosphere is upscale but not stuffy; wait staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. I last visited with a large group, and we were made to…
One of the best dining experiences ever by khercenberg via Citysearch on 12/13/2004
This has to be the best restaurant in Baltimore. Organic foods, prepared fresh with no fancy sauces to cover the taste. The staff knows their business. Definitely not for the fast food crowd. This is where you go to spend an evening of…
What a Disappointment!! by FoodGal via Citysearch on 5/24/2004
Reading the last review, I can see some things never change. Poor Service, Attitude from Unskilled Servers, not too mention the fact that after dropping $60+ per person, we were still hungry when we left. Out of every "beer and wine" we…
This Fells Point gem serves fresh Greek food with Mediterranean charm. by Contributor via Citysearch on 4/26/2004
The Scene
Housed in a small building on a quiet historic street in Fells Point, the Black Olive is almost obscured. Once inside, however, you'll experience authentic Mediterranean atmosphere and cuisine.
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