First time visit, recent moved to area and a local suggested it. We sat outside, (at that time there was a large party of 8 and two other tables with party's of 2.) We waited 10 minutes before the tall middle aged male waiter noticed us. Took our drink orders (I asked for a Diet Coke and my friend asked for a specialty drink, as this male waiter told her the price of the drink and she agreed to get it) and left. He came back 10 minutes later to take food order and no drinks served. Then he had to be signaled to come back and we asked asked to bring the drinks. He stated "never heard you order a soda". Only brought my diet soda drink buy not my friend's drink. Meanwhile, 6 other tables of party's of 3 or more sat outside, and they not only received their drinks but also their appetizers and then main meal food. We were there over 40 minutes with absolutely no service or being acknowledge by the waiter. I am diabetic and found this to be absolutely unacceptable. I went in asked for the manager, and there wasn't one at the time, but sent me a waitress. I showed her the outside area where we had been sitting for now 45 minutes, with all of the new tables enjoying their main courses and we still only had 1 soda served, no other drink or food. I was thoroughly disgusted with this experience. Will never go there again. Completely unacceptable. read more

My family and I had the pleasure of having lunch at the Olive Branch. From the moment we arrived, it was a fantastic experience. First impressions: beautiful colors inside and out, decorated as if you were in someone's home (even the ladies' room, seriously), lovely hostess, excellent waiter (Joe), humble chef and spectacular bar area! We sat outside since it was a beautiful day, there is ample seating on the patio as well as sidewalk tables. Menu is perfect - something for everyone! It is also very well presented, all the way down to the font they chose for it. Quite classy. The kids were thrilled with their pastas and pizza. My oldest raved about the meatballs! We had tomato and fresh mozzarella to start - perfect balance of balance and olive oil. My husband had a gyro and I opted for the penne alla vodka. Both dishes had generous helpings, full of flavor and were delicious! You can tell the chef takes pride in his work and presents each and every order like a work of art. Excellent beer and wine selection. My husband loves trying different craft beers everywhere we go and he was so pleased with Joe's recommendation. Loved their Italian wine choices. We wish the new owners the best of luck! We would not hesitate to go back and enjoy ourselves. Looking forward to our next visit on a night they have live entertainment! read more

I also attended The Olive Branch's first night of being open. I have worked in the service industry for many years, so maybe unlike the first two reviews I am a little more understanding. I thought the entire team at The Olive Branch did a fabulous job holding their own and maintaining a lively atmosphere. I felt so comfortable and relaxed and loved how the whole team worked so well together. My meal was delicious and the tiramisu was the best I've ever had. My friends and I were sitting close by to the table that said that only 50% of them received their meals, and I saw the GM, Zach, who also came by and spoke with us, what a friendly and great guy, came over and he comped the entire table (they did not have to pay for their meals). That is service if you ask me, above and beyond. If you are looking for amazing food, friendly and top notch service, with great music and entertainment then I encourage you to try The Olive Branch. Happy to have them here in Mount Dora, and I look forward to visiting them many many more times! Thumbs up and kudos to The Olive Branch and their entire team! read more

Sorry to do this to you folks on your opening night but. We had reservations and waited a short while to be seated which we did not mind.The hostes was very accomodating. Once seated is when the problems began. It was 30 minutes before anyone came to the table to take our drink orded which took another 30 to have them served. Then it took yet another 15 before someone took our diner order. An hour and a half later half of the table was served cold food the other half sat and waited on Spagetti for another half hour which we never received. Finally were able to get the GM , Zack to our table and expressed our situation. WHos reply was that no one thawed the meatballs so we were waiting on them for 2 1/2 hours. Give me a break. I dont blame the staff cause they all hustled and looked frazeled but seemed very ill prepared. I blame management for not having a grasp of what was happening in the dining room and not even coming to the table and express their concern. Opening night on New Years was a Baptism by Fire and I belive this place went down in flames. read more

Today I visited Olive Branch Grille in beautiful Mount Dora Florida. It was a special occasion, I was meeting a friend I hadn't seen in 15 years. I chose Olive Branch based on other reviews and I wanted something close to the water with a view. We were not disappointed!!! We were greeted by Tristan, she is an exellent waitress and knows the menu backwards....We asked for recommendations and ended up with rich, tasty french onion soup, deep fried mozzarella, fresh bread and for lunch ordered Chicken Broccoli Franchaise, YUM.... it was delicoius !!!!!!! It was also my friends Birthday so Tristan recommended lava cake which was warm and fudgy !!!!! I would definately recommend Olive Branch Grille, its a great lunch stop or choose from their expanded dinner menu after 4:00 pm. Tristan was also amazing, she is a great asset to the Olive Branch. Our appetizers, soups and entrees arrived nicely spaced out and my friend and I had a fun afternoon catching up.!!! Can't wait to take my husband there for dinner.. read more

This restaurant is amazing, but what made a first time experience even more amazing for my parents and an experience for myself and my husband as returning customer's the perfect family dinner. We arrived an hour before you closed and felt unwelcomed by the hostess. Your staff Juan was ready to set us..the kitchen was open. The live music was AMAZING (01/09)..Michael was the reason the night went right. Michel came to our table took our drink order and was so pleasant and personable the whole night slowly turned more positive. Especially since my husband and I were so excited to bring my family there. Micheal takes our order and is so HELPFUL, SWEET, and WELCOMING he offered recommendations and answered all of our questions. Not only was he helpful he was SSSSSSOOOOOO personable. He really made our weekly family dinner amazing. Olive Branch is lucky to have such an amazing person as Michael as part of their team. He will be the reason we are coming back. read more

This Restaurant is One of the Very Best in Mount Dora. I have invited multiple Couples to dine here with me and No One Ever even muttered a complaint. The Menu is varied, the Service exemplary, The Entree's excellent, Drinks & Wine List Superb. It's also a better value then the other Italian Eateries in the area and conveniently located in the Center of Downtown Mount Dora, across from the old RR Station/ Tourist Welcome Center. The only 'critique' I could offer is... It's LOUD! The owner simply needs to install fabric or sound panels hanging from the ceiling to disperse the Sound, as the hard Tile Floors act as a Boomerang to all the Laughter, Voices, and Shouting that's part of a successful, happy place restaurant. Especially if there's a large table seated anywhere near you. That being said..... Bon Appetite! read more

...Ate here for the first time last night with my husband and had a delightful dining experience, as well as a beautiful view of Lake Dora. With a gluten intolerance, I was able to have Fettuccine Alfredo (...added chicken) made with rice elbow noodles. The accompanying salad was excellent, but I let my husband eat the bread with dipping sauce. He and I shared a luscious slice of Key Lime crème brulee pie. All of the staff were courteous and attentive. The price was above normal for us, but we do plan on returning for our anniversary in two months because my husband was equally pleased with his meal. It is a place that we will continue to frequent on special occasions, for sure! We are recommending it to all of our friends. read more

Olive Branch offers a diverse menu featuring Italian and Mediterranean options. The live entertainment adds a fantastic touch to the evening, creating a lively atmosphere. The service is always impeccable, and the staff goes above and beyond to make the dining experience enjoyable. The chef, who is super nice, adds an extra layer of warmth to the dining experience, showcasing a genuine passion for his craft. The restaurant's location in downtown Mt. Dora adds charm, and the pet-friendly outdoor patio is a definite plus. It combines good food, great entertainment, and excellent service in a casually elegant setting. read more

Found this gem of a restaurant in historic Mount Dora FL and had an outstanding lunch. We had the Tortellini Bolognese and Lasagna and would order both again! The quality of ingredients, fresh herbs and imported olive oil was noticeable and added to the overall experience. Our waitress, Betty, was a delight and gave us a brief history of the family who own and work very hard to make this a truly enjoyable dining pleasure. The chef/owner greeted us and talked in great detail of his passion for the cuisine that he prepares. We can't wait to make return trips and try many of the other dishes on the menu. read more

My two sisters and I meet in Mt Dora regularly for lunch and decided to try out this restaurant - we were greeted immediately by hostess, seated outside (perfect sunny day) clean tables and umbrellas, nice linens and tableware. Our server Lisa was absolutely the best - friendly personality and made us feel so welcome plus explained the wine, menu, specials and her favorites as well and why! We loved talking to her, enjoyed our food - I had the chicken gyro with homemade sauce, fries were crispy and my sisters each had pasta with broccolini and enjoyed every bite. Will definitely be back! read more

We went to the Olive Branch for our 30th anniversary. Our server, John was excellent. He described the dishes in such a way that we had a hard time deciding on our entree. We both chose the Mediterranean salad (which could have been a meal in itself) based on reviews we had read in advance. For our entree we both chose the veal chop with pasta in a cream sauce. The veal chop was large and cooked to perfection. We really enjoyed our meal not only because it was delicious but our server was awesome as well. The next time we are in Mount Dora we will be visiting the Olive Branch. read more

My partner and I had the Filet Florentine. Nicely prepared Flounder with vegetables over rice pilaf. WOW! It was THE best meal we've had in downtown Mt.Dora. What a great addition to downtown. We sat outside and listened to Nichole sing. We had a nice glass of Bogle Petite syrah..We also had the mozzarella for our app. Really good. We could tell it was from scratch. The prices are more than reasonable. They seem to really care what they serve to their customers. Our server was excellent also. This is THE place to try if you live in the area as we do, or if you are visiting. read more

The food is amazing. We ordered the Tortellini Bolognese and the Fettucine Alfredo along with Sangria. All were cooked fresh and delicious. The alfredo and the pink sauce were beyond words. We had an amazing waitress named Betty who was outgoing, personable and knowledgeable about all items on the menu. She was good at making selection suggestions and genuinely seemed very caring about our needs and making our experience at this resteraunt a pleasant one. Highly recommend this place for the food and the atmosphere. Great location too! read more

My wife and I met two friends at the Olive Branch for dinner. First time visiting this restaurant. We were on vacation from Schenectady NY. The food was delicious, the outdoor terrace was beautiful, the music was great, but the best part of the experience was our fantastic waiter Michael! He was so attentive, super friendly, and made our dining experience top notch! If you're looking for a great meal and a wonderful waiter stop in to the Olive Branch and ask for Michael....you won't be disappointed! Thanks Michael for a great experience! read more

Had lunch here today and it was delightful! Great service, food was delicious and the place was very busy. The salad and spinach pie were outstanding. Very fresh ingredients with some nice touches- salad plate was chilled and the salad was dressed in a light and delicious dressing. The spinach pie was definitely made with fresh spinach and was light and fluffy- and enough for me to save half for dinner. Looking forward to returning for dinner. The menu looks varied and has some interesting looking dishes. A great addition to Mount Dora! read more

We had an incredible experience at the olive branch! The host Andrew was extremely charismatic and had a great personality, really brought up our energy for the evening. Our server Tamera was exceptional as well, consistently keeping us updated on our meals along with making fun conversation to to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. The food is excellent, I highly recommend the Alfredo pasta and cannolis. The outside patio is our favorite area to dine. They have a great vibe. read more

Michael our waiter made our visit to The Olive Branch one we will not forget! We had a last minute reservation cancelled on us. This was for my Aunt's 71st birthday and was planned 2 months ago. I called The Olive Branch in a panic. They were so kind and accommodating. They made the evening as if it had been planned and not a last minute rescue. The food was 5 stars, The atmosphere was 5 stars and The service was 5 stars. I can not wait for our next visit. read more

Came to the olive branch for dinner with the family Stevie was our waitress we got the calamari and that was delicious then for our dinner I got the prime rib with mash potatoes and gravy that was even better and for dessert i got our waitress suggestion of the limoncello cake yum I think I died and went to heaven with that I can say I will for sure come back again the food was great the service was great thank you to jerry and the staff read more