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The Olive Tree Cafe, New York, NY

The Olive Tree Cafe

4.8
4.8
263 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
117 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Established 1969
Upstairs from the Comedy Cellar - Great food, great drinks, silent movies, chalkboard tables, GREAT FUN!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–1:15 am Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–2:45 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Greenwich Village
  • Cross street
    Minetta Lane
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A/C/E/B/D/F/M to W 4th St stop
  • Entertainment
    Live music every Friday evening from 10pm -2am
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch

What 263 people are saying

The Olive Tree Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Olive Tree Cafe offers a lively atmosphere with "awesome live music" and a "neighborhood vibe." Guests praise its "great food" and "wonderful atmosphere." The staff, including the exceptional manager Gina, is "fabulous." While prices may vary, the overall experience is "phenomenal," making it a perfect pre-show dining spot.
263 Reviews
  1. Caroline

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It is a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by. We were on holiday from the UK and it was a nice little extra that we found in the beautiful town of Laurel .

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  2. Kevin VIP

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome live music on a Monday night. Perfect way to start a late night show in the comedy cellar.

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  3. Nikki

    Philadelphia50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was looking for a restaurant that had a neighborhood vibe, good food, reasonable prices and great service. The Olive Tree Cafe met all of these requirements!

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  4. Logan VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service was great. My only issue was we were seated near the front door which squeaked every time (constantly) the door opened.

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  5. Phil VIP

    Palm Springs13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had been here before and gave top rating…we ate before going to a show. The food this time was okay. The Greek salad —- we’ve had better for the $17 price. Oh, speaking of price, what you see on the website via Open Table was not the same on the restaurant menu that showed much higher food prices… and we all know how fast and easy it is to update a website!

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  6. allyssa

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really loved our dinner. Fast service and great food!

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  7. Shannon A VIP

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is so nice and they have the best chicken cutlet in the city. All of the food is good here. Thanks!

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  8. Shannon A VIP

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is excellent and atmosphere is wonderful.

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  9. Goitse

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal experience, with great musical acts. Highly recommended

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  10. SheriF VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect pre show restaurant

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FAQs

The Olive Tree Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 263 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Olive Tree Cafe

117 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Minetta Lane
  • Neighborhood
    Greenwich Village
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–1:15 am Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–2:45 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Comfort Food, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A/C/E/B/D/F/M to W 4th St stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music every Friday evening from 10pm -2am
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch
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