Went for New Year Eve with the prix fixe menu for the first time. It's a small little tavern in Fells Point. Had good reviews in the past so I was excited to go only to find out the restaurant is very old school and not accommodating to allergies at all. I have a severe allergy to alcohol. It's a you get what you get and you'll like it kind of an attitude. I had tried to call ahead and message them on Instagram to no avail. The server was a bit abrasive about the whole thing and the food that was safe to eat was pretty mediocre. He actually told me to not write a bad review because they couldn't accommodate me. The menu was $90 and, to me, it was not worth the value. I had scallops, the soft...
Okay. This is absolutely a fabulous restaurant. I can?t even begin to tell you how perfect. So I wanted to eat everything on the menu. I settled for the stuffed grilled calamari. Excellent. Perfectly prepared. I also got the whole branzino (sea bass). They filleted it tableside. It was divine. I followed dinner with a Greek coffee. Everything on the menu is made in house. I cannot wait to try everything else. The ambiance was so nice. Exposed brick, white table cloths, fresh flowers at every table, great lighting and Greek music. The service was absolutely perfect as well. My waiter was Michael. Great recommendations on the menu. I will be back on my next layover.
The atmosphere was lovely. And that?s where it ended. Drinks were slow to come. And when one spilled the next one even slower. Our waitress was either new or not well trained. There was no semblance of any busing of tables. At those kind of prices (dinner for 4 $450) I expect a clean set of silverware after my appetizer. The food had no flavor. And it?s presentation Of the dishes was not appetizing. The stuffed calamari looked like a deflating balloon and tasted like rubber. The whole grilled fish was just that slapped on the plate no crispiness no flavor. We do not understand why it has 4 1/2 stars.
The food was delicious and the service was superb. We were even waited on by Dimitri who is the owner. He was very kind and gracious to my table the entire night. Pictures is the shank lamb which falls off the bone, as well as a margarita, and this delicious ice cream. I don't know how to explain it, but the ice cream has multiple taste and textures. It was soooo good! I highly recommend you visit The Black Olive!
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Glad to say I had a amazing visit here an to meet the owner Demetri with such great hospitality made my wife an I meal even more better this establishment deserves 10 stars whenever you go to this place I recommend the lamb chops with crab meat combo I will be back when I?m in the Baltimore area again
Absolutely amazing from the time we walked in until we left. Great customer service, server gave recommendations and specials. The stuffed calamari was superb. Baklava ice cream on point! Will definitely return. Hidden gem for sure!
Pedro the owner, was a wonderful host! He was very nice on our first visit! He gave us a tour and the history! The ambiance was delightful! The food was delicious! Beautiful place!
Food wasn't amazing. The Greek wine was amazing. Service was okay a Little slow, atmosphere was amazing, the staff were polite and knowledgeable, in all a great night,
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Rafael treated us so well! The food was delicious we had a fabulous time. Thank you!
Rafael is very kind, and humorous! Great food and service!
Colossal Shrimp Or Colossal Diver Scallops By The Pound
Colossal Diver Sea Scallops On The Charcoal
Greek Style Lamb And Shrimp Combination
Pastel De Cangrejo Gigante De Maryland
Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Platter
Chuletas De Cordero Al Estilo Griego
Camarones Colosales A La Parrilla
Black Olive's Avocado Greek Salad
Moroccan Style Braised Lamb Shank
Chef's Vegetable Soup Of The Day
