Overall: 4.5/5 [dine in] We came on a Thursday evening to try their fried chicken special after Pilates. The restaurant is actually set inside a house and feels like an elevated Southern spot. They were able to accommodate us at the bar near the entrance and the plating throughout the meal was spectacular. Thursday Special Ola's Highball ($12): Balcones Baby Blue corn whisky, Japanese sweet bermutto, soda, and lemon twist. It wasn't good and tasted like a watered down whiskey. Deviled Eggs ($6): Came with two purple halves on top of fried saltine crackers, topped with trout roe and lemon. These were so phenomenal that we ordered a second round. A must try. Chicken Liver Mousse ($18): Came with hashbrown, boiled peanuts, and apple. The presentation was beautiful and made me feel like I was at a Michelin restaurant. They recommend eating everything in one bite so that's what we did. My husband and I had very different opinions on this one. He loved it and thought everything worked beautifully together while I wasn't as sold. The hashbrown could have been crispier and I wasn't sure how the boiled peanuts fit into the dish. Fried Chicken ($35): Definitely made for two people to share. Came with two huge fried breasts and thighs and two drumsticks in old school butter, herbs, and seasoning, plus two of Olamaie's famous buttermilk biscuits with honey butter. The batter is extra crispy and makes the most beautiful crunch when you bite into it, with a nice level of heat too. My drumstick was still piping hot so I had to wait a bit before diving in. It's very filling and I could only finish one piece before taking the rest home. The biscuits were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Do not skip the honey butter. It is not complete without it. read more

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This past weekend I had a lovely dinner at Olamaie while in Austin. I was excited to try this restaurant as it came highly recommended and I was not disappointed when met with an adorable restaurant looking like a Southern house ready to welcome you in. We had bar seating and a lovely bartender who wasn't overly intrusive but helpful throughout dinner. Olamaie is a set menu at $150pp so with two mocktails ($16 each), tax and tip, our bill totaled $450. It doesn't feel quite as painful as you prepay $150 through Tock when making your dinner reservation. All of the staff was just excellent in their dish descriptions and attention to detail throughout dinner. My friend and I greatly appreciated inventive non-alcoholic drinks though it was interesting they were priced the same as alcoholic drinks. However, I understand these were quite crafted in their execution. That honey butter that comes with their biscuits is divine - just the right dash of sweet and salt. Enjoyed the Crispy Boudin Balls in course 1 and the Tuna Crudo in course 2. However Course 3 was stellar of their Truebird Farm Roast Chicken. One of the most plump chickens of all time was layered with a cajun rice dressing between the protein and a lovely crust. Great medley of ingredients that I wish I was able to finish - it was amazing! The apple and sweet potato sorbet sundae was fun & creative, a nice cap to the end of the meal. Olamaie was a fun and classy dinner. If you go, I highly recommend the chicken! read more

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I'll start with the one positive thing I have to say, our bartender was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The food took extremely long to come out. Between every dish was a minimum of 30-40 minutes, between the 4 courses it took us at least 2 1/2 hours to get through. The food was genuinely not good. We came in with high hopes and got one of everything to try. Food was either too salty, or had a weird taste especially the meat and fish we ordered. I don't know how to describe it besides weird and off the putting. (Side note: having cauliflower as a 2nd course out of 4 by itself and some sauce is INSANE). Even the dessert was awful, I don't remember the last time I audibly went ew after eating a dessert, so I guess that in itself is impressive. Not to mention the insane $1200 price tag on it. I've tried several Michelin star restaurants and this is the first time I've questioned the meaning of it. Cool bartenders though but will never come back. read more

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Had a fine dining date night at Olamaie, a Southern restaurant set inside a beautifully restored home. The space had a warm, elegant feel with dim lighting and a lively atmosphere. The cocktails ended up being better than the food, which surprised me. Everything was plated nicely and the ingredients were super fresh. Service was great. A cute spot if you're looking for a refined Southern vibe and great drinks. read more

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Olamaie is an elevated Southern restaurant known for its modern takes on classic comfort dishes, and it's housed in a restored building that has earned 1 Michelin star. We were in Austin for Formula 1 weekend and came here for dinner after the race. Our reservations were at the bar, which was a great experience. Our bartender was friendly, engaging, and really knew the menu inside and out. The menu is a three-course meal (plus dessert), and every single dish was fantastic. For me, the standouts were the beef tartare and the 18oz Wagyu ribeye. The ribeye comes off the bone, is super filling, and absolutely worth the extra $85. They are known for their biscuits and honestly, they are the best I've ever had. The whole meal felt special, and I'm so glad I got to experience it. read more

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Came on a Monday evening to celebrate my husband's birthday. Olamaie made it extra special! Service is top notched and the restaurant itself is cute and quaint. I felt like I was enjoying a meal at someone's home. My favorites were the biscuits, beef belly, and the catfish. Quote possibly the best biscuits I've ever had. We had the chocolate sorbet for dessert and it was very large and rich. We got a free ice cream sandwich for my husbands bday and it was SO YUMMY. Fair warning - the portions are massive! If I were to go back, I would have done 1-2 first course, 1 main course to share and 1-2 sides. We ended up getting 2 of everything PLUS dessert. We enjoyed the leftovers the next day! read more

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Olamaie was an unbelievable experience. I definitely understand why it won a Michelin star. It was a 4 course meal so my wife and I were able to try a lot of dishes. Each course was different and unique. The flavors were amazing! The drinks were fantastic between the cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic options. The waiter even provided recommendations of drinks to pair with courses. As it was my wife's birthday, the host offered to take a picture of us outside by the sign, which we appreciated. And they treated us with a nice dessert to celebrate her birthday as well. The restaurant is in a refurbished house and provided a small, close-knot space that we thoroughly enjoyed. A bit pricey, but worth it. I'd recommend this place to anyone! read more

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Olamaie now deserves a spot on one of my top favorite restaurants in Austin for special occasions. The service was wonderful from beginning to end. I opted for a drink called Birthday Suit and it's a local spin on an espresso martini using Desnudo beans. It has a creamy miso flavor and was really perfect. All the dishes were incredible minus the tuna crudo. The crudo fell flat. It was cubed tuna with watermelon and seemed incomplete compared to the rest of the dishes. It lacked flavor and presentation. Highly recommend you get the beef tartar first course instead! The biscuits were of course a hit. I went with 4 other people so basically got to try the entire menu. The chicken liver mousse and chicken were fantastic too. The dessert surprised me and I really loved it. Perfect texture and flavor without being too sweet. I can't wait to come back and try new dishes. read more

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Omg I had the most wonderful dining experience the food was all incredible here. First off we started with some cocktails at the bar and the espresso martini with brown butter alcohol was delish and the most incredible espresso martini I've ever had. Then going into the meal I started off with chicken liver mousse. Followed by beef tartare, the short rib with grits and lastly a cake. I loved the unique flavors and southern twist they had. The servers were polite and knowledgeable making sure our drinks were full. A very organized dinner service and wonderful experience. read more

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I can understand why this has one Michelin Star; fantastic service and innovate dishes. My server was amazing; she was friendly, connected on a personal level with ease; and just something positively unexpected at most Michelin places these days. Most spots tend to prioritize the aura of a Michelin vibe versus true connection. A nice surprise here. The food was as I would expect, wonderfully cooked, prepared and served. The oysters were tasty, although I would have preferred more seasoning and pickiness. The lamb tartare was seasoned with boldness and had a nice Moroccan flare to it. I did, however, find the texture of the tartare a bit less tender than I would have preferred. Perhaps, though, that is just lamb tartare ... this was my first time having lamb versus (on of my favorite) beef tartare. The chicken I had was very nice, although, nothing overly impressive to me. I feel it needed some deeper elements of texture (perhaps more of a crust or something to have some crispness to it). Lastly, the biscuit. Yeah -- that biscuit alone is worth the trip, in my opinion. It's unique because the inside is soft, buttery, and everything you want in a biscuit. However they got the top and bottom of the biscuit extremely crispy. So delicious! Served with a rich, honey, butter. What's not to love?? read more

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Olamaie's 4 course prix fixe dinner that we had last night was simply divine. We dined with another couple, and everything we had was fresh, creative and refined. For special occasions, I can't think of a better place to experience a first class dinner in Austin. read more

Olamaie - The four-course prix fixe dinner experience was best in class. - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was sadly disappointed at Olamaie last weekend! I have been to several Michelin-starred restaurants and all have been amazing except this one. I did enjoy the oysters rockefella but so many of the dishes were heavily over-salted (and I am a salt girly - I am always adding extra to my food so I know it was bad if I can't handle it): the pork chop, the chilled crab soup, the red snapper. The fig cake was straight up bad - a super dense mush and the fig sauce on top just had a weird flavor. I've never thought a dessert was bad ever in my life until this. My husband had the Texas peach cobbler for dessert and he said his dessert had some weird aftertaste as well. The saving grace was the incredible service - a free small cocktail at the beginning and amuse bouche plus getting our picture taken. The staff was so kind and knowledgeable. Most Michelins I've been to (outside of Texas, granted) I feel like the staff is usually kind of mean but Olamaie was so friendly and didn't rush us at all. But just because something is fancy and has a lot of elements doesn't mean it tastes good! I'll be honest, basically every dish I've ever had at any nice restaurant downtown has never disappointed me (my standards aren't that high lol) but Olamaie was just too salty and the dessert just too bad. I can't believe this place has a Michelin star. read more

Pro Tip: Michelin 1 star. Earlier reservations feel like you have the place to yourself and it's much quieter. As expected, an exquisitely exceptional experience. There will be a service charge that it's included, and anything additional is greatly appreciated. Listen, their service is worth the additional tip. Careful attention and delivery of menu recommendations and table service. Claps to Daniel for leading the way through the menu, starting us off with two orders of the Class (you'll need one for each person) and the Cauliflower for starters, and then two entrees with a side of biscuits. I went with the Golden Fried Catfish and was not at all disappointed. Will. Get. Again. Perfectly crisped and finished with a beurre blanc sauce with caviar. Table service will include a small bottle of Tabasco to cut and balance the flavors with some acidity. And the Biscuits? Oh my. Best in town. Period. While their small biscuit shop, Lil Ola, has needed to unexpectedly close down, they do look forward to revisiting the concept. They are that good. I look forward to returning and trying some new options, including their cocktails and desserts. read more

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First, let me start off with the food. We knew it was a Michelin star restaurant southern style. I really didn't know what to expect because it's a rotating menu. We were very impressed with the food. Every dish was good. Very creative menu. I really don't have anything negative to say. Other than I was in a food coma because there was so much food between the four courses. The ambience was stellar. The restaurant is located inside an old home which is renovated. The service was outstanding. They have a lot of workers floating around, ensuring that your water is always refilled and you're always receiving a new set of silverware. read more

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Ummmmm okay so this place has a Michelin star!!! I have never been to a Michelin star restaurant and a few in Austin were recently awarded one. Many of them were BBQ - which because I'm vegetarian I won't be trying but this place did have a vegetarian option for me to check out! I got the gumbo and it was delicious, with just the right amount of spice to give it a kick without being overwhelming. The flavors were rich and hearty, and the mushrooms added a wonderful texture and earthy depth to the dish. It was a satisfying and tasty meal all around! We also had the cabbage and the rum cake for dessert. I would not normally think of cabbage as being tasty but this one was. The rum cake was a little stronger than you would think it would be, but it was good that way. It was pricey but I had fun here and I'm glad I tried it!! read more

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We dined at Olamaie for our anniversary and had a great dinner. We were greeted with an anniversary card and small complementary drinks. The space is small and I enjoyed the intimate dining room. Our waitress was working her first night there but it didn't show, she gave great suggestions and provided good service. While we were mid-meal there, they were officially awarded a Michelin star, which was a cool experience. I expected more celebration but the staff played it cool. We ordered three apps, the biscuits, and two entrees which was probably one app too many. My favorite were the fish dip appetizer and the catfish entree. The rabbit was great but a bit salty for me. Overall I thought the food was good and different but not quite in my top meals in this city. The cocktails were good as well, the Fringe Contender was a stand out. read more

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This was a fantastic experience. Everything was hot and fresh from the kitchen. Had the fixed menu. Wagyu was the best. But everything was good. Fast service. Good drinks. Friendly staff. read more

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Had a delicious meal at Olamaie. The restaurant is has a nice southern charm to it, and there was a street parking and a lot available nearby on a Friday evening. The service was excellent too. We started with the beef tartare which was honestly one of my favorite interpretations of the dish. There were small pieces of beets inside which enhanced the experience and texture! The beef was perfect! After that came the butter beans, which came with a tiny Tabasco sauce next to it. Adding it to the beans helped complete the dish. I would highly recommend the dish as it was quite comforting. For mains we got the rabbit roulade and the blackened dayboat fish. The rabbit roulade was something I wasn't expecting, but it was cooked perfectly, and the carrots and Dijon sauce that accompanied it went together well. The star of the night was the blackened dayboat fish, which was red snapper on top a delicious blue crab Carolina rice. This was soooooo good!! Overall highly recommend this restaurant if you are visiting or want to celebrate with a good meal! read more

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Went for New Year's Eve and LOVED it!! The atmosphere was cozy and cute for a date night and the food was amazing!! We loved every bite and the ingenuity that went into everything!! Like adding beets to a beef tartare was so fresh and delicious. The star dish for us was the cat fish--the breading seasoning and composition was perfection!! read more

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Was super excited to try Olamaie for one of their chef series dinners. We had the opportunity to have a collab between Chefs Dan and Amanda. It is a pre-set menu for these dinners so we had no idea what we were walking into for our 6 courses. There were some things we loved and some things that were good, but not great. We loved - Hamachi, Caviar Tater Tots, Pork Belly and their signature biscuits. Good but not great - Some of the sides or sauces that went with the mains were good, but not our favorite. I didn't love that food was accidentally spilled on my spouse, our anniversary wasn't recognized (on the resy) and that it was a bit difficult to order wine by the glass if you weren't doing the pairing. We also sat at big long tables right next to other guests. All of those things combined left me a bit surprised for a Michelin star restaurant. Definitely worth going back for their regular menu. I'd honestly just go for the biscuits and proteins, so will look forward to that! read more

A lovely experience!! Beautiful, delicious food, wonderful staff who made our anniversary dinner truly memorable!

To start: the LOWlight was the biscuit, just because I would have liked it saltier. Zach and Kyle were incredibly welcoming at the bar, providing great explanations and recommendations. The Heather cocktail taught me I could do something else with Drambuie besides Rusty Nails, and the other wine and amari pairings were excellent. The tomato tartine would have been impressive in August but was incredible in December. The tuna crudo was mind-blowing with the kale and Berber spice butter and the oxtail with sweet potato grits was decadent. However the standout was the savory 70% dark chocolate flan with cumin and a sesame queso frico - I would eat it everyday. If I lived in Austin this would be my go-to special occasion spot, and I'd sit at the bar everytime. Thank you for the great evening. read more

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I was fortunate to have a beautiful meal at Olamaie. The restaurant itself is an unassuming little house on a regular looking corner in Austin. If you weren't looking closely you would miss it The food, however, is not to be missed. I started with the Tawdry Hepburn, which I can say is one of the best drinks I've ever had. It's sweet and balanced and pineappley and delicious. That was followed up with a beef tartar. The tartar had bread and butter beets mixed in with the beef which was a really lovely and surprising bite. I had the dayboat fish over rice, which was Red Snapper that day. It was served blackened, and was absolutely beautifully prepared if a tad salty. The rice was more like a risotto that what I was expecting. As a risotto lover it was a happy surprise! The rice was topped with a blue crab sauce that was a perfect combination of sweet and savory. Dont forget to have a biscuit with your meal! The meal ended with the hummingbird cake. It was more icing than cake, but delicious nonetheless. The service was good, if a bit overly-solicitous. You can tell the people who work here really care about the food and your dining experience. I also happened to notice one of the employees signing to a deaf diner, and I really appreciated seeing someone go that far to make someone feel included in the experience read more

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Everything we ate was superb!! Must gets: the bread rolls, butter beans, beef belly, rabbit and fish. Didn't care much for the chicken presse. Great service and very nice decor inside. Will definitely be coming back here. Also loved the dessert options. read more

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Our server assured us that multiple dishes were gluten-free, but when the food runners brought them out, we discovered they weren't. This was a huge issue since someone in our group has Celiac disease, and we had made the restaurant aware before ordering. Unfortunately, she ate some of the food and got sick. Beyond the lack of care regarding food allergies, the server was standoffish, which only made the experience worse. As others have mentioned, we also had multiple issues with the bill. There were a few great bites, like the cauliflower and the grits, but there are plenty of other restaurants in Austin that deliver across the board. The drinks were okay and some that we ordered never came out. It's honestly surprising that this place has a Michelin star. There are plenty of other better restaurants in Austin that offer great food, better service, and more attention to detail--without the premium price tag. read more

It's been a while since I've been so writing this review a tad late...I feel like most items that we ordered were just okay....we haven't been back and it doesn't hit the top of our list like some other places...I got to meet Chef, which was awesome b/c I was a fan of hers on Top Chef but was really really hoping for me...we went on a week night and sat outside and service was meh.....I ordered a fish dish that was just okay...again just felt left hoping for me. read more

Probably the best restaurant (or perhaps top 3 restaurants) in my life. So good. So so good. We got the crudo, hush puppies, smoked cabbage, biscuit, blackened snapper, and pork chop. Plus two lovely NA cocktails. Truly a remarkable flavor journey! Service was super professional and gave a great description ... really helped us get the most out of our meal. Ambiance was romantic and professional in an old craftsman house. read more

Olamaie - Crudo, hush puppies (best ever), and flavorful smoked cabbage. - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Why is there only 3.5 stars on this. The food is to die for. The service is mediocre, especially for the price, but that's the only knock against the restaurant. Compared to other fine dining that's unacceptable I guess but the Chef here is amazing. The rabbit and beef belly is a must. read more

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Texas has finally received its first stars.... and my first visit to one makes me seriously question the criteria for a star. Our waitress was very standoffish and not very friendly. We waited nearly 15 minutes for our entrees. The food is incredibly mediocre, and out of the five things we ordered, we only liked 2.5 of them. Two of those five things were small bites and appetizers. Based off of my experience from visiting other stars, innovation has to be a consideration, which makes me wonder what the judges thought stood out on the menu. My friend and I were commenting on how everything tasted like overdone versions of other popular dishes. For example, the cabbage tasted just like okonomiyaki. Oysters rockefeller tasted just like Olive Garden's zuppa toscana soup. The biscuits are definitely stand out, but I don't know about visiting Olamaie just to eat some biscuits... The cabbage was really poorly presented and didn't look appetizing at all. They should've cut it up or given sharper knives because my friend I were using dull knives to cut the wedges up ourselves, and we gave up because the taste wasn't worth the hassle anyways. We ordered the catfish and chicken entrees, and I genuinely wasn't a fan of either. The dumplings in the chicken dish are more like extremely dough-y gnocchi, and the chicken sausage is quite...bland? I really did not like the catfish. The rice was very salty, and the sauce was so tart and tartar-y. It's a really nice and cute little restaurant, but I really don't think the food is very good. read more

Probably one of, if not, THE best dining experience I've had. The place is so adorable from the outside I don't know you'd know this was an incredible restaurant just driving by. The service was incredible, Graham (sorry if I misspelled it) was so knowledgeable, gave great recommendations but also was just so passionate about everything on the menu, but besides him, ALL of the staff was incredible, attentive, and so kind to come and talk to us and it was just a wonderful experience. Let me get to the best part though, the FOOD!!! So good, i mean you have to get the biscuits obviously but for me, I've been asked before what the best "bite" of food I've had has been and I could never answer, until now. The Beef belly was so exceptional!!! I would go back for just that. The fried catfish is a new addition to the menu I hear and everything about that dish was incredible, and an insanely large portion!!! Just really great food, great people, and great vibes here, please make sure to stop by!!! read more

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We enjoyed an exceptional dinner to celebrate a graduation, with inventive, tasty dishes and top notch service. Beef tartare and crudo appetizers were outstanding. Main courses of blackened fish, duck, and gulf shrimp & red rice were delicious. Did I mention they use a lot of butter? Hence, the flavor. A super nice tough was complimentary champagne for the graduates and their families. Only disappointment is that we discovered this gem of a restaurant at the end of our son's time in Austin. Highly recommend Olamaie! read more

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Food was mid, everything was extremely salty, just not a good representation of a Michelin and makes you rethink about what a Michelin rating even means read more

We came to celebrate a friend's birthday while visiting Austin. It was the perfect combination of special and approachable. Great atmosphere and service. The cheese grits were the hit of the night. As was the broccoli with some sort of foam. My duck was excellent and cooked perfectly. They also had a really nice vegan option for my friend. Their wine menu was just the right size and variety to give us plenty of options. read more

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The biscuits here are amazing! Good: - Biscuits are SO GOOD. The honey butter adds a layer on top of the normal biscuit and it's so buttery and tasty - Cabbage - 10/10- the best cabbage I've had, the flavors are incredible - Tartar - similarly amazing and just perfectly made - staff were nice Bad: - Pretty expensive place - Pork ribs were okay, but were just a lot of meat and I couldn't finish it in the end - Food took a while to get to us - Fairly simple but old school interior and ambiance Overall this place was nice! I wouldn't come again though read more

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Delicious, as usual! My partner's parents were in town so we took them to Olamaie. Everything was exquisite and the service was great. I can't sing praises enough for this restaurant, truly! We Ubered so that we wouldn't have to deal with parking, which was a good idea. We showed up on time for our reservation, and they seated us immediately. Throughout the meal, our server checked on us consistently and made sure we were taken care of. 100/10! read more

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Went to the restaurant with girlfriends for our annual meet up. The ambiance is perfect. Love the charm of a restaurant in what used to be a house. Restaurant felt super homely and with beautiful decor. So the restaurant made it feel like we were meeting up at someone's house but while being served food. The staff is pretty friendly. The waiter's voice was super quiet and not very enthusiastic when describing the food upon their arrivals. He appeared annoyed when asking for a refill of drinks. I love that a lot of the staff does pour your water for you whenever they notice it empty but not so much the case when it came to the sweet tea (had to verbally ask which is fine but tbh would love if that was refilled like the water without having to ask would just be concise with the water refills). I also loved that the staff cleared off the table constantly to not overly crowd the table. Tried out the oyster which was amazing! Party in your mouth flavorful, as was the case with most of the food. also tried out the red rice calas appetizers which was also yummy but if I had to choose again would definitely choose the oyster. Also tried out the butter beans which were mediocre (not bad if that's something you like. The smoked beef belly now that is something I would definitely go back over and over for. That thing is delicious! The biscuits were another thing that was something to brag about. Tried the chicken presse, gumbo z'herbes, and grilled pork chop for entrees. The entrees were super full of flavor, something I don't think I'd be able to recreate at home (at least not easily) so worth the money for sure if you like really flavorful food. The dishes were not piping hot if that's something you're used of enjoying. For dessert we tried the baked Texas which was prepared beautifully. The dessert was full of flavor but different. That would not be something I'd have to go back for. So IMO the oysters, beef and biscuits were my top choices. I will try the grits and flan at my next visit. read more

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From the moment we walked up this experience was wonderful! It's in what feels like a cozy house with an elevated homey feel. Parked in the back where there were plenty of spots. We were greeted by a bartender who took time to listen to us about what our normal drink preference was. She made us two lovely drinks which tasted great! Ella was our server and she was just the sweetest most knowledgeable server ever. Food... we had the oysters and red rice calas to start. Both for me are a MUST GET. We also got the biscuits with caviar added on. DELISH! For entrees we tried the gumbo and catfish. We are from Houston so used to gumbo with meat in it. This was vegan and vegetarian but we tried anyway! Flavor and greens was super tasty. Catfish was probably the best catfish and etouffee I've had in my life. To end we got the strawberry sponge cake and that was *chef's kiss*. AMAZING. Light and delicious. Since it was my husband's birthday they also brought out a homemade ice cream sandwich which was yummy. At the end of our meal the GM Jennie came and talked to us. She was very nice and definitely elevated our experience by checking in to see how everything went. Said happy birthday to my husband which was very appreciated! All in all, this experience was everything we wanted and more. Any time we visit Austin we will be coming back to Olamaie. It's definitely worth your time! Keep it up Olamaie - you definitely earned that Michelin star! read more

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First time eating here. Read good things about it. I would not eat here again. The food is fine, and the service average. We aren't really sure how this restaurant got Michelin rated. Since getting rated, they have decided to try and maximize their profits by creating an hybrid tasting Menu / a la carte system that means you will pay more for average food and have to order more of this food. We and the couple who dined with us felt the same. I would suggest avoiding when there are so many better places to eat in Austin with better food. read more

First the good: The butter beans and biscuits are fantastic. Same with the desserts. Service was top-notch; our waiter was attentive and answered our questions thoughtfully and thoroughly. The not-so-good: I had the gumbo and my partner had the catfish, and both dishes were way too salty. That was a disappointment, especially at a Michelin-starred restaurant where one might expect a little more sophistication with spices, or at least a lighter hand with the salt. Was also surprised at the end by the 20% wellness surcharge. Just warning people in advance. The service IS good, and I'm happy to supplement staff pay, but on a tight company-reimbursed budget that didn't account for that. read more

Two words for you: pork chop. If you go to Olamaie and you don't order the pork chop then you have just made the biggest culinary mistake of your life...Look Olamaie is pricey. Four of us dined here and we had three appetizers, two entrees, two deserts and two round of drinks between us and we dropped close to $600. But the food is spectacular and the service is exceptional. Don't miss the biscuits. Don't miss their take on an Old Fashioned. Don't miss the butter beans... And did I mention the pork chop?? read more