Olive & Ira’s

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   Deborah VIP

   Omaha11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love dining here before attending a show at The Orpheum Theatre. This time was no exception. The food is great and the service wonderful! Our waiter Sam is incredible!
   

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   Carol

   Omaha20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was amazing! The bartender made an awesome tasty espresso martini. Our waiter was THE BEST!!
   

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   Dayna

   Omaha2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   It is a really nice setting. We enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. We had the dry rubbed wings for our appetizer. They were cooked nicely but lacked any flavor. For our main course we had a cheeseburger and a salad with salmon. The burger was prepared well but again lacked any flavor. The salad was a salad. It’s basically hotel/room service in a pretty setting. I always looked at menus before going out to eat. FYI!! The prices of the drinks did not match the price listed online. They were high for the type of restaurant and service.
   

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   Andrea VIP

   Las Vegas1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Overpriced, slow service. Waited almost 90 minutes for a mediocre salad. Wouldn’t go again.
   

   Olive & Ira’sResponded on February 26, 2025

   Thank you for sharing your feedback, and I’m really sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. Waiting that long for a salad is certainly unacceptable, and we understand how frustrating it must have been. We’ll be addressing the service speed to ensure this doesn’t happen again. Your feedback about the pricing is also valuable, and we’ll review our offerings to make sure we’re providing the best value. We’d love another chance to provide a better experience in the future.
   

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   Megan

   Omaha1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Went here for Valentine’s Day and thought it was okay. Our server Sam was AMAZING. He was attentive and so kind. I did not think the quality of the food or portions was worth $180. I wish we could have done the regular menu like other people were doing, but we didn’t know that was an option. I thought the ambience was going to be more dim and romantic, but it was so bright and loud in there. Overall, the service was great, but I would only come back to try the regular menu.
   

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   Olive & Ira’sResponded on February 26, 2025

   Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Sam provided exceptional service—he’s a real asset to our team. I’m sorry to hear the food and portion sizes didn’t feel like they were worth the price, and I completely understand how important it is for the atmosphere to match the occasion. I’ll make sure to pass along your comments about the lighting and ambiance to ensure we can make adjustments for a more intimate experience. We’d love to have you back to try our regular menu, and we’ll do everything we can to make your next visit more enjoyable.
   

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   Olivia

   Omaha2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   We went here for Valentines Day and the service was understandably slow but incredibly kind when he did check back up on us. Our issue was with the food. I ordered the Magnolia Power Salad but they brought me the Garden Salad (which is actually more of a Southwest salad) and on top of that, the meat on my salad was cold by the time it got to me. For a $32 salad I’d expect something more innovative than what I could get at McAllister‘s for $12. My boyfriend got the Alfredo pasta with shrimp and said it was decent in the moment but woke up in the night with stomach pain. The house Chardonnay tasted like it had been open for a while, heavy vinegar taste. For what we got, the price was outlandish. If you want a high quality meal, go to the Cottonwood Chophouse where you actually get what you pay for. Giving two stars because the building itself is beautiful and our server was very nice. 
   

   Olive & Ira’sResponded on February 26, 2025

   Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and I’m sorry to hear that your experience didn’t live up to expectations, especially on such a special occasion. I can completely understand your frustration with the salad mix-up and the cold meat—it’s definitely not the experience you should have for a $32 salad. I also regret hearing about the issue with the Alfredo pasta and the Chardonnay; that certainly doesn’t reflect the quality we strive to provide. We’ll make sure to address these issues with the kitchen and bar team to ensure they don’t happen again. I appreciate your kind words about the ambiance and the service, and I hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a better experience in the future.
   

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   Michelle

   Omaha3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Was an amazing romantic night. Sam was our guy and was funny and charming and made dinner special. Will be back.
   

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   Olive & Ira’sResponded on February 26, 2025

   Thank you for the 5 star review! We're always happy to hear about our guests experience when visiting Olive & Ira's. We will let Sam know he created a special night for you and your significant other. You can always request a certain server by name when you visit.
   

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   Deborah VIP

   Omaha11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waiter is absolutely fabulous!!! He has served us before and remembered us!!! Made a great suggestion for dessert!!! Can’t remember his name but kudos to him for being the best!!!
   

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   Carolyn VIP

   St. Louis76 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service by Sam! Everything just as we ordered. Wonderful salmon and Brussels and chicken Ceaser salad.
   

   Olive & Ira’sResponded on February 26, 2025

   Thank you Carolyn! We’re thrilled to hear that Sam took great care of you and that everything was just as you ordered. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the salmon, Brussels sprouts, and chicken Caesar salad! We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great meal.
   

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    Leanne

    Omaha5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Daughter and I had dinner before a Sunday night show at the Orpheum. We both had salmon (very good, perfectly cooked), shared a bottle of wine and a slice of cake for dessert. Staff were friendly and attentive without hovering. I may tell Hubs we need to check it out for date night and try some other menu items.
    

    Olive & Ira’sResponded on February 26, 2025

    Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that you and your daughter enjoyed the salmon, and that the staff made your evening special with their attentive yet unobtrusive service. It sounds like a lovely pre-show dinner! We'd love to welcome you back for date night and offer you even more menu options to try. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
    

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