Olive's
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RestaurantsPrix Fixe Menu
| MONDAY | : | CLOS | - | |
| TUESDAY | : | 5:30PM | - | 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | : | 5:30PM | - | 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | : | 5:30PM | - | 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | : | 5:30PM | - | 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | : | 5:30PM | - | 10:30PM |
| SUNDAY | : | 5:00PM | - | 9:00PM |
Customer Reviews (26 reviews)
amelieburmese
on Citysearch Jan 02, 2009We had planned to eat at Tangerino. What a mess that place is. We left after dismayed with our cold food, 2 oz 15 dollar martinis, and overall frighteningly inauthentic interior,and went to Olives. The friendly and... (more)
cdmnj
on Citysearch Aug 19, 2008We had a memorable dinner at Olives! The food was perfectly prepared and the waitstaff efficient but unobtrusive. From start to finish (we were there for restuarant week), everyone had a perfectly executed meal. We... (more)
rar1206
on Citysearch Jan 15, 2008Went out of my way to have dinner at Olive's during a quick trip to Boston from NY. It wasn't worth it. The brick chicken was on the dry side and tasteless. (I specifically ordered it because it was lauded in restaurant... (more)
angelalamb
on Citysearch Nov 04, 2007I went to Olives tonight for my anniversary. Everyone from the wait staff to the kitchen staff was so incredibly friendly that i would highly reccomend this place to anyone! Our waitress (alexandria) was amazing and... (more)
acedogwalker
on Citysearch Oct 04, 2007The last reviewer mentioned the service was poor, however we had great service. Mojitos were sweet, sangria was perfect with a strong brandy, wine and cherry taste....hmmm. My mate enjoyed the vension medium rear... (more)
marmite99
on Citysearch Aug 10, 2007Just got back from an evening at Olive's. We had heard a lot of positive reviews on this well-known Boston restaurant. While the dishes were delicious, the experience was definitely brought down by the poor service.... (more)
Eric Grossman
on Citysearch Jul 16, 2007<b>The Scene</b><br>On those rare occasions when Todd English dons his whites to run the bustling open kitchen, out-of-towners and business-types ignore their food for a glimpse of the international culinary... (more)
elind
on Citysearch Apr 12, 2007Recently went to Olives for dinner with friends. The service was excellent, attentive friendly and the food was divine. Overall I had a great meal - if you go you will not be dissappointed!... (more)
hockiemack
on Citysearch Dec 19, 2006I always think I'm a big fan of Todd English. The reality is that I'm a big fan of Figs and NONE of his other restaurants. The decor in Olives is as wonderful as all his other restaurants. The service was decent. We started... (more)
somerville513
on Citysearch Aug 22, 2006I've been dying to try Olives, so finally I went with a friend for dinner. Beware that valet is $15 and the meter maids are scouring the neighborhood looking to give out tickets. We had dinner reservations and were... (more)
bowdoin79
on Citysearch May 15, 2006Went after a long hiatus since I never could anticipate the months needed to make a reservation. Now I was able to get in within 24 hours... more so because the buzz has died down. The room is open and airy ... but NOISY.... (more)
w j c.
on Judys Book Mar 07, 2006Todd English's best restaurant in Boston is by far the original Olives located in Charlestown! It is here that he began his gourmet restaurant empire. Olives is an excellent place to go if you're looking for a nice... (more)
Teena T.
on Judys Book Feb 13, 2006They have valet parking, which is a necessity in Charlestown, since most of the very small amount of parking is resident only.After we parked, we found out the wait was an hour and a half. So we put our names down anyway,... (more)
amazing1672
on Citysearch Nov 02, 2005We went to Olives last year for our anniversary. Our experience with the restaurant started off on the wrong note when we opted for valet parking (middle of winter). The valet parked the car right in front of the... (more)
msambito
on Citysearch Oct 17, 2005My fiance, his mother and I went to Olives last Saturday night. I am very happy to report that Olives lived up to all the hype! The ambiance is wonderful. The escargot appetizer was delicious, served with thin toast,... (more)
robin724
on Citysearch Apr 03, 2005Used to go all the time, recently the food has been average - it used to be excellent. Not sure what happened, but it is also much easier to get in to these days. Must be a sinking ship.... (more)
italiandude
on Citysearch Mar 17, 2005My date and I set promptly at the corner window table. Service was discreet and without long waits. The oyster app is to die for but a bit pricey at 16$. The yellofin tartare was excellent. We were not impressed with the... (more)
sharonking
on Citysearch Jan 19, 2005I was at Olives for the first time with a friend on Jan. 9, 2005. I felt that the entrees offered on the menu were attempts at being so "interesting," that I could barely find one to cater to the intense hunger I was... (more)
luckydiner
on Citysearch Dec 11, 2004Olives used to be one of our favorite places. Unfortunately, our recent dining experience was very disappointing. The appetizers were fair to poor in taste. The bibb salad had too many onions and not enough... (more)
sgourmandp
on Citysearch Jun 03, 2004The decor is tired, the service is rude and rushed and the food is okay- NOT GREAT- just okay. Heavy-handed on the ingredients and spices, and the food is very hearty- too hearty especailly for summer dining. The... (more)
yippee1999
on Citysearch Mar 18, 2004A friend and I went to Olives on a Saturday night relatively "early" ...around 6:30p. We were able to grab two seats at the bar, which had a nice ambiance. When you first enter the restaurant, it can get a little... (more)
orcatxma
on Citysearch Feb 23, 2004My client and I were very pleased with the level of service (knowledgeable and patient waitstaff), the quality and consistency of the flavorful food, and the ambience (classy, but not pretentious).. and... (more)
kelliemee
on Citysearch Sep 10, 2003The atmosphere at Olives is great - good location, good view of the new bridge. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to my expectations (or to their hefty prices). The duck came out super-dry, the pasta came out... (more)
kflaherty
on Citysearch Jul 06, 2003First off the Air conditioning was broken in the restaurant, which I can forgive, it happens. Our waiter seemed to exemplify the word 'wait' in his title, for it was 15 minutes before we had placed a drink order. My... (more)
senigalia
on Citysearch Sep 26, 2002It seems to me, that when this once amazing restauraunt pulls it all together, it still puts out some of the best food around...the problem is the consistency or lack there of...this falling star needs to re-focus,... (more)
rdheadrockstar
on Citysearch Jul 25, 2002this restaurant is my absolute favorite in boston. it is the perfect place for any night. they are also now taking reservations ... for any size which is great. a must hit for anyone in the area.... (more)