Black Olive

Name: Black Olive
Address: 814 S. Bond Street, Baltimore, MD, United States, 21231
Telephone: (410) 276-7141
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

3012 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:30 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Charming

After a meticulous renovation of the Fells Point General Store in 1997, The Black Olive has become a hallmark of quaint elegance on the cobblestone section of Bond Street in Fells Point, Baltimore's waterfront jewel. Although over twenty-five years old, its spirit is rooted in a rich, multi-generational legacy. As a Greek fish tavern in historic Fells Point, we specialize in Mediterranean seafood and traditional Greek dishes, complemented by house-made breads and desserts. Savor our signature dishes like Village Pie, Grilled Octopus, Rack of Lamb, Filet Mignon, Bronzini, Dover Sole, and Maine Lobster Pasta. Enhance your dining experience with selections from our extensive wine cellar or an inspired cocktail from our bar. We proudly support organic and sustainable producers of ingredients, including our wines and spirits. Recognized by Wine and Spirits Magazine as one of the '50 Most Amazing Wine Experiences in America,' The Black Olive offers an unforgettable culinary journey.

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Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Greek, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(410) 276-7141
Website
http://www.theblackolive.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Pauline and Dimitris Spiliadis
Private party facilities
The Black Olive has four private rooms on premises. Additionally, our exclusive wine cellar and outdoor seating area are available for private gatherings. Our restaurant is eager to accomodate special needs and menu requests. We look forward to helping you create a successful event.
Private party contact
Dimitris Spiliadis: (410) 276-7141

Location
814 S. Bond Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
Neighbourhood
Fells Point
Cross Street
Where Shakespeare intersects with Bond Street between Aliceanna and Thames
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

December 31, 2024 New Year's Eve Dinner
US$120.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
New Year’s Eve 2024 One Choice per course Amuse Bouche House cured Gravlax Olive Tapenade Appetizers Maryland Crab Cake Green Hummus with pita Grilled Octopus Salad Grilled Colossal Diver Scallops Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki Savory Bread Pudding Grilled Maitake and Portabellas Entrée Choices Maine Lobster Tarragon Pasta Whole Mediterranean Sea Bass Grilled Grass fed Baby lamb chops Grilled Wild Rockfish Chilean Sea Bass in Cornmeal Maitaki Mushroom Spanakopita Xinomavro Filet Mignon Souvlaki Fresh Whole Dover Sole Fileted Tableside Greek Village Pie Dessert Choices Bourbon Brandy Cacao Cake Baklava Baklava Ice Cream Mango sorbet Tiramisu

Popular dishes

What 3,012 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baltimore / Maryland
Seafood
Baltimore
Healthy
Baltimore
Great for fine wines
Baltimore
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Black Olive offers a delightful blend of "outstanding food," warm ambiance, and attentive service. Diners rave about the "never-failing" quality of dishes, from octopus to lamb, and the "excellent" wine selection. The Mediterranean-inspired menu is complemented by a "charming" setting, making it a cherished Baltimore gem for special occasions and casual dining alike.

3,012 Reviews

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Andrew
Baltimore
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a really nice time. The ambiance is great. The servers were so very attentive. I’m pretty sure I ordered the Rockfish and got the Halibut, so that makes it hard to give them 5 stars. Also, the fish was a little tougher than I expected. But all the food generally tasted great and seemed well prepared. The apps were amazing.
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Tina
Baltimore
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I ordered the Alaskan halibut grilled and it was light and flaky, very good. My husband got the lobster pasta. The sauce was very tasty. Our server even gave us a complimentary dessert of baklava ice cream with berries. Always enjoy this place.
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Paul
VIP
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A little bit of Greek heaven in Charm City. We had a wonderful dining experience in this beautiful old brick building. We had a nice romantic table for two and started off with some Kalamata olives, warm focaccia bread and seasoned olive oil. We had the lobster bisque which was very tasty and the Greek Village salad with fresh heirloom tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and Feta cheese mixed in this superb vinaigrette. It was so fresh and one of the best salads I’ve tasted in quite some time. We had the village pie which was delicious. It reminded me of a quiche made with phyllo dough and a variety of cheeses. It tasted like it had artichokes, spinach and herbs in it-was outstanding. For our entrees, we had the whole European bass (Branzino) and the whole Dover sole. Both were grilled and served in lemon butter sauce. They melted in your mouth. They were served with asparagus and sweet potato mash. For dessert we had the skillet apple tart and the tiramisu-decadent. We both loved everything we tasted at this restaurant. Our server was friendly and attentive. She did a fantastic job and was great with suggestions. Overall, we had great service, amazing food, a beautiful atmosphere-wonderful experience! They also have an extensive wine list. Parking garage is a close walk to restaurant. Definitely recommend and will return. Thank you!
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Joseph
Baltimore
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent. The wait staff was awesome. We always have a hood time eating and drinking at the Black Olive.
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Patty
VIP
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of Baltimore's premier restaurants is still at the top of its game, after almost 3 decades! A friend and I had another exceptional dinner there recently, catering to our craving for lamb chops, which The Black Olive prepares to perfection. (While the restaurant is particularly known for its outstanding seafood offerings, it gets high marks across the board.) Our appetizers were the superb octopus salad (best I've found in Baltimore), and excellent village pie. Dessert was the perfect ending, a light and luscious tiramisu. We love the charming surroundings and ambiance of the restaurant, and the attentiveness of the personable wait staff is always much appreciated. A well-deserved continuing reputation as one of Baltimore's best!!
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Stacey
VIP
Baltimore
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite Greek restaurant in Baltimore, post trip to Greece in Sept. 2023 ! So so good! An upscale restaurant that doesn’t overcharge for wine or meals! The wait staff and overall service are both amazing.
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Caroline
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, the service was great, the ambiance was lovely and really just everything about our experience was exceptional. We have eaten here before but it had been a while, it will not be as long before we return! We go to all of the highest end restaurants in town and this was better than most! Highly recommend!!
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Stephanie
Baltimore
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an amazing restaurant and perfect for a special celebration!
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Peter
VIP
San Francisco
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We hadn’t visited the Black Olive in several years, mostly because we were avoiding downtown Bmore because of the squeegee issues around the city. We’re happy that this appears to be a thing of the past. We enjoyed a wonderful meal last night. We arrived and were seated in the back room. There are 4 or 5 tables in this room. We ordered raw oysters, stuffed calamari, and octopus salad for appetizers. We had a grilled whole snapper and while black sea bass for entrees. We had a bottle of Assyrtiko wine from Santorini. For dessert, we shared baklava ice cream. Everything was well prepared and delicious. The stuffed calamari was a standout. We look forward to returning again soon.
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margaret
Baltimore
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything on this menu is delicious, perfectly prepared and served. The sommelier is very helpful in pairing entrees with wines.
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FAQs

Black Olive offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 276-7141.

Black Olive is rated 4.8 stars by 3012 OpenTable diners.

Black Olive does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:30 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

814 S. Bond Street, Baltimore, MD 21231

Additional information

Cross Street
Where Shakespeare intersects with Bond Street between Aliceanna and Thames
Neighbourhood
Fells Point
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Greek, Mediterranean
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Pauline and Dimitris Spiliadis
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theblackolive.com/
Phone number
(410) 276-7141
Private party facilities
The Black Olive has four private rooms on premises. Additionally, our exclusive wine cellar and outdoor seating area are available for private gatherings. Our restaurant is eager to accomodate special needs and menu requests. We look forward to helping you create a successful event.
Private party contact
Dimitris Spiliadis: (410) 276-7141

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Black Olive

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

December 31, 2024 New Year's Eve Dinner

Popular dishes

Grilled Octopus Salad

Black Olive Lobster Pasta

Fish Soup

Menu

What 3,012 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Black Olive offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Black Olive restaurant rated?

Does Black Olive offer gift cards?

Is Black Olive currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card