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Black Olive, Baltimore, MD

Black Olive

4.9
4.9
3035 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Greek, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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What 3,035 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Seafood

  • Baltimore

    Best Overall

  • Baltimore

    Best Food

  • Baltimore

    Best Service

  • Baltimore

    Best Ambiance

  • Baltimore

    Best Value

  • Baltimore

    Great for fine wines

  • Baltimore

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Black Olive offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." The menu is a delightful mix of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, highlighted by standout dishes like lamb and seafood. Guests rave about the "beautiful atmosphere" and "welcoming staff," making it perfect for special occasions.

3,035 Reviews

  1. Steve

    VIP

    Baltimore

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First, we LOVE Black Olive and we came for the special Valentines fixed price dinner. The food we very good but the portions were significantly smaller than the regular menu with a higher price. I get it…with such high demand, you can charge what you want. But two dinners, two glasses of wine, and an iced tea should NOT cost more than $350!! So, it was good but not worth that much.
    Black OliveResponded today
    Thank you for your feedback and for dining with us on Valentine’s Day. As a small family business of 27 years, we take great pride in offering a special experience while maintaining fairness in pricing. This year, the cost of premium ingredients like scallops and lobster tails has risen drastically, as has our commitment to paying our staff a living wage. Our Valentine’s Day pricing, which included fresh flowers, a champagne toast, and other extras, was disclosed upfront and remained competitive, if not lower, than many others. We are grateful for your love of The Black Olive and hope you’ll join us again to experience the care and dedication we put into every meal.

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  2. Chantelle

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great and fast service; delicious food and drinks.

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  3. Brian

    VIP

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. Rockfish was firm and mild. Savory bread pudding was very tasty

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  4. Scott

    VIP

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The freshest and most delicious fish! Our group had the branzino, red snapper and dorade. All great!

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  5. Bonnie

    VIP

    Baltimore

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We continue to love the Black Olive for many years!

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  6. John

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful experience there. A gem in the neighborhood.

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  7. Peter

    VIP

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered appetizers of grilled scallops and octopus salad. Both had some char from the grill and were excellent. We had the whole Bronzino and whole Dover sole for entrees. They came with a side of a sweet potato mash. Each was perfectly prepared and presented. Each was as delicious as the other. We had mango sorbet and baklava ice cream for dessert. All of the food offerings were as good as food gets. We did have to ask our server for some things that we felt should have been readily offered to us. This said, the overall experience was excellent and we look forward to returning.

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  8. Cleo

    VIP

    Baltimore

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent waiter and service; great food. Went for restaurant week.

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  9. Bernadette

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at the Black Olive to celebrate our 5th anniversary. The food was delicious. The seafood was fresh and everything was seasoned well. The staff was courteous and the atmosphere was fitting for our occasion. We will return.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Joel

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GREAT FOOD, service, and ambiance!! Evryone in our party raved about the food. We eached ortdered different things (whole sea bass fish, lobster pasta, lamb chops, rock fish kebobs), and they were ALL AAMAZING!! That is on top of the excellent wine selection Dimitris, the owner, picked out for us. Dimitris and his staff did a fabulous job making our group feel welcome for my wife's birthday dinner. Since we live in VA, we haven't been for a couple of years, but each time we go to Baltimore, The Black Olive is a must go for us. We're going to start making the drive to Baltimore more frequently!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

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

Black Olive is rated 4.9 stars by 3035 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
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Black Olive

814 S. Bond Street, Baltimore, MD 21231

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Where Shakespeare intersects with Bond Street between Aliceanna and Thames
  • Neighborhood
    Fells Point
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 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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