If you know someone in Laurel and they havent brought you here...they dont care about you... I have been here since the beginning. Food, Service, Value is on point!! Ambiance is casual and can be intimate and attend big parties So far they may have the best Nachos in the area... My only complaint is the Cocktail drink menu needs more creativity in their recipes read more

Olive on Main is a charming neighborhood restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine on historic Main Street in Laurel. Street parking is free, though it's important to check the posted restrictions, and there is also a small public lot just a short walk away. Our group of 11 had a smooth and pleasant evening. Our server was relatively new but handled the large party with confidence, including separate checks, which we appreciated. She was still learning the menu, but she offered honest recommendations based on dishes she had tried herself. The food was well received across the table. The kitchen gladly accommodated two guests with dietary restrictions, and that flexibility was greatly appreciated. I ordered the Lamb Shawarma, which had tender meat and a wonderful blend of Mediterranean spices. The empty plates around the table said it all. Dessert was the highlight of the meal. The chocolate mousse cake and the layered almond-lemon cake were both rich, flavorful, and a perfect finish. With generous hospitality, accommodating service, reasonable prices, and a menu I'd like to explore further, Olive on Main is definitely a place I'd return to. read more

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food was flavorful. Convenient location. Good prices. Great happy hour specials. Definitely be back! read more

My husband and I really enjoyed our meal here! Parking can be kind of tricky depending on when you go. We sat at the bar and had various appetizers and a couple entrees. All of the food was delicious and we will definitely be back. read more

Service. Value. And most importantly- quality food! My wife and I visited Olive on Main for our anniversary and were both duly impressed with totality of the visit. We were greeted warmly, seated quickly and served respectfully- all things perhaps grossly lacking in many "chain" restaurants. Olive on Main is a gem and a credit to Main Street's "vibe" as a family gathering place. We will be sure to return again and again- long before our next anniversary! read more

First time visitor and it was nice! Customer service was good and the food was pretty good. There is street parking and there was a free lot almost right next door with spots for compact cars. We made reservations beforehand and were seated quickly on a Friday evening. It was pretty busy so I recommend reservations, they seem popular. We started out with the Rockfish bites as an appetizer and they were really good. I got the gyro platter and a small Mediterranean salad. I do wish the gyro platter was more traditional with more pita bread. I wasn't a huge fan of the salad, it had a lot of different things in it which is good. Last I got the brownie à la mode. The brownie was alright, nothing special. I only spent $35 with tip which is very reasonable for all I got. Overall I would recommend them and I would go back! read more

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Intended to go to happy hour at another establishment not too far from Olive on Main but ended up here. My friend have been here many times before so we decided to take a little stroll down Main Street and attend their happy hour instead. It's definitely a neighborhood bar/ hole in the wall and I could tell that it was a proud place for the neighborhood. We took seats at the bar and quickly started asking questions about the happy hour choices from drinks to food options from a young lady that was not the bartender but was extremely helpful. We decided upon a margarita and red sangria for starter drinks as well as baba ganoush and hummus along with the Thai Chili wings for bites. My friend asked for the wings to be fried hard and they came out really good. I got up to wash my hands and noticed the cute decor and snap the quick picture on my way to the bathroom. As I was coming back, I noticed that there were small placards on tables with different menu options including a key lime Margarita that caught my attention because I love love key lime! My baba ganoush and hummus were pretty much the same thing. It tasted like they were both seasoned with smoked paprika and both topped with unpitted olives and a few chicken peas. Although one being chickpeas and the other roasted eggplant, they tasteed almost identical with the only difference being the texture. I didn't taste any garlic in the hummus and I guess that's a personal preference but each time I make my hummus, I always put a little bit of garlic in it and it's not specifically garlic hummus LOL Moving on, the bartender seemed to be extremely busy because we weren't offered water or even second rounds until well after we requested after we were finished with our food. A small mishap occurred and the manager came out shortly after to address it. He introduced himself and asked our names and quickly took accountability. Now that's good management! Things are definitely be tricky and the restaurant world and being able to have a manager who can acknowledge it, take responsibility, and then ask how to make it right is gargantuan. Because of that, I may entertain coming back in the future. read more

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Olive on Main is a wonderful, family run gem on historic Main Street in Laurel. A very bright and welcoming vibe with outstanding food and friendly staff. The menu is very Mediterranean oriented with some Maryland classics and modern tavern fare thrown in. The mezze platters, salads and kabobs all stand out. The Smith Island Cake is a nice surprise for dessert. Check their website for a rotating mix of Happy Hour drink and app specials. The sangria and craft beer selection is strong. Olive on Main is perfect for date night or to hang out for the game. read more

Hey friends! I was excited to try this place again as I had it a few years ago and loved it. Unfortunately this visit was unpleasant. We ordered a Main Burger and Lamb Burger($38) to-go. We asked for medium and medium rare cooks. Both burgers were extremely overcooked. Beyond well-done. We asked for no Feta cheese on the lamb burger and still received Feta cheese on the burger. The fries were tasty. I unfortunately won't be back. The burger temp is the most important part of the cook, which the cooks blatantly ignored. Hope you enjoy! read more

Olive On Main - Main Burger - Mediterranean Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

I met a friend in Laurel and landed on Olive on Main. Their menu has a huge range of dishes...including burgers to gyros and other Mediterranean dishes and some curry? I'm always a little skeptical when I see this much variety, so I ordered their basic burger with fries. The food came out within 20 minutes of ordering. My burger and fries met my expectations and served as a fulfilling lunch. read more

This local spot has some of the best happy hour prices. I come here often, but always forget to leave a review. The happy hour is from 3-6 and features some quality items. This time around I ordered the chicken Shawarma Mediterranean bowl. The meal portion was perfect for happy hour and was really good. This place gets pretty packed, but the staff still manages to get the food out in a timely manner. My Stoli Blueberry Lemonade cocktail wasn't too strong which was perfect for me. The staff is fairly nice and there's plenty of street parking. Overall, it's a great neighborhood spot to come and grab a decent bite and drink. read more

Olive On Main - Mediterranean Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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Fast friendly service.Good came out hot and quick which was nice. Plenty of time to go get ice cream next door. But the food itself was pretty mid. The chicken was really pretty oily and for as much seasoning on top could of done with some simple salt. The fries were hot crunchy but equally bland. And the calamari appetizer not only lacked seasoning and was so chewy I couldn't eat it. Not sure I'd return and if I did I'd definitely skip the Mediterranean food and opt for bar food instead read more

Olive On Main - Chicken Shawarma Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

What a delightful treat! While at the Main Street Festival, the staff at the table for this place were so enthusiastic and kind that I couldn't resist stopping it to take a quick break from all the activity. I had asked the staff to give me their favorite item in pretty much every category, and it was cool. Olive on Main gives major sports bar vibes, but the menu leans very Mediterranean. They have another restaurant in Takoma Park that I'll need to visit later. Anyways, during this visit, I got a black raspberry margarita -- yes, have you ever heard of that? I know I hadn't. It was nothing short of delicious. And since I was preparing to have quite a hefty amount of food, I just got some sweet potato tots to snack on. They were a tad extra crispy, but they still tasted good overall. I'm eager to come back for a proper happy hour and explore more of their menu. read more

We had a large party come after a funeral and the staff definitely were trying their best to accommodate us. It took about 40 minutes before we got waters but they quickly got our order and brought it out all at once. The food came out at a good temperature but is not the advertised mediterranean food we expected. The food was decent but not great. You could tell not everything was fresh such as the lamb burger and crab in the soup. The family still had a great time and appreciated the hospitality given the circumstances. The service was 10/10 but the food wasn't worth it. read more

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We have been twice to Olive on Main and while it's been consistent, it's consistently average with terrible service. Both times there has been a host stand with no host. We stood there (in the way of other diners trying to enjoy their meal with people crowded in this little front area). They need to fix this process. I would've hated to be one of the tables trying to eat while people trying to get a table stacked up. GET A HOSTESS THAT HOSTS! We waited a good 15 min before anyone ever came to our table. At that point we were ready to order everything. Our food came out before even getting a glass of water. This point was moot because we never got silverware or napkins. There was one young man running around busting his butt seemingly trying to fix all the issues his lazy older servers were making. I wish I had caught his name. He is the one that brought us water and silverware and dressing and the bill. The food is not bad. It's pretty basic but their flatbreads are good and their kebabs and shawarma are excellent. I wish they had a NZ sauv on the menu but I'll live LOL. It just feels like some really rudimentary changes could take place and REALLY make a difference. I have a feeling we'll give it one more shot! Stay tuned. read more

I stopped by with others from work. This was a pleasant surprise and offers a variety of items on the menu. Based on the variety I would return. The service was warm and friendly and very welcoming. I was with a larger group so service was a little slow, but I would love to come back for date night and experience the service again with a reasonable sized group. read more

Just stopping by the town and thank you Yelpers for the recommendation. The food and service were great!!! We ate too fast to take pictures but I will tell you that the Mozzarella sticks were perfect. Gyro platter - yum. Chicken Alfredo - chef's kiss, and the chicken pesto flatbread - so good! Great family location with a bar. Excellent service all around! read more

My first time here and I want to thank all the yelp reviewers for their reviews as it was an excellent choice! I haven't been to downtown Laurel in a long time, it's really quaint and very nice. When I walked in, I was greeted immediately and offered my choice of seating. It's a cool little place and has a very nice vibe. I opted to sit at the bar and glad that I did. I was immediately greeted by Tori who was serving behind the bar, but also a manager. I ordered a beer and since it was quiet had a great conversation with Tori. I wound up sharing the Mezza platter with my friend, and it was absolutely absolutely delicious! Great place, great service, great food! I will definitely be back and thanks again Tori! read more

Olive On Main - Mezza Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Continuing my photo series of 2024, to represent February is Olive on Main in Old Town Laurel. This place is significant because it was my girlfriend & I 3rd date was here on Wednesday, 2/21 and our first date at a sit-down restaurant for dinner. I had looked this up and heard about their good happy hour from the President of my condo board, who really likes this place. So, I knew I wanted to try based on her glowing recommendation. My impression was generally positive. Server was cordial and answered questions like the wine recommendations, etc. I had suggested the half-off to my date at the time (soon to be girlfriend) splitting the chicken nachos and the happy hour wine. After my g/f arrived, I talked to the server asking about the nachos saying we were going to split the nachos, is this a good amount? She was honest saying that's it's a half portion and not much to split at all. I was disappointed saying that the happy hour makes it sound like the half price, so I assume it's a nice discount off the regular order. But half off for half the amount of food is not any sort of happy hour deal as I'm paying for the same amount per nacho. To be fair, the wine deals were great. $5 or 6 for Pinot Grigio and other options. I did want to try the gyro platter, and the server did recommend it as being a solid option. I felt this was the best choice here as the happy hour and place had a Mediterranean theme. My g/f got a bowl. We both enjoyed our food. I thought this was one of the best gyro platters I've had. As for the place itself, the set up is awkward with the shape of the place, it's a bit cramped and noisy. The happy hour was misleading Half price nachos shouldn't be half portion too, or they should clarify this is a half or smaller portion than the normal one. One interesting note was that in spite of arriving during happy hour time in the early 5 PM hour, our conversation was great and ended up staying until closing time, which is always the sign of a good date. Another noteworthy thing I said to her jokingly that we should've come here on a Thursday instead of Wednesday, their happy hour is extended until 8 PM instead of the normal 3-6 PM time range on the other weekdays. read more

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This is a local spot you can grab a good bite to eat for a reasonable price. The service is what truly takes the cake! My favorite thing to order is the crab dip. If you have a problem with cheese make sure to tell them, there's a layer of cheese over the dip. This time I gave the lamb shawarma a try and it was cool. They add some spice to it that makes it smell delicious. I'm not sure I would order it again but it wasn't bad. read more

Olive on main never misses and this evening we had a Waiter that was new to us and he was amazing! Marlen was super inviting, he provided great, fast service without being overbearing. The food was great, fast and big portions, I now have lunch. We will be back, very soon and hopefully Marlen will be our waiter! read more

Great food!! Great service!! Went for lunch with a buddy a few weeks ago. We were looking for something new to us, and Olive on Main was perfect. Very easy to find, right on Main Street in Laurel. Nice dining rooms. Polite wait staff. Fast service. Food was wonderful, as we'd expected based on reviews. Will most likely stop by again when I am in the area jonesin' for something Greek. read more

The bacon wrapped shrimp were delicious; the bacon was perfectly crispy and the shrimp juicy and plump. The stuffed burger was good, and the fries were crispy and tasty. The crab and shrimp quesadillas were tasty and a plentiful portion. The server had a winsome smile. The location is an idyllic Main Street store front. An overall delicious meal. read more

Great food. Nice service. We ordered chicken kabob and lamb shawarma wrap. Lamb could have used some spices but that's just my personal preference. It was otherwise great. We also ordered falafel and hummus. Hummus was nice! Falafel wasn't quite fried inside and the batter was a bit raw. Happens sometimes, I didn't mind it though. They also have pastas and burgers on their menu. So, it's American, Italian, and Mediterranean under one roof. Will certainly visit again. read more

This restaurant didn't look like much on the outside but was much larger and very cute on the inside. The Main Street area was nice as well although only street parking. The menu was interesting. Service was friendly but scattered as we had to grab a busboy to get silverware after ordering. As for the food unfortunately the stuffed burgers were not cooked enough in the center (rare shouldn't be raw) alson the mushrooms or onions stuffed in them were not cooked enough. The cheese inside either evaporated or was very little. The sweet potato tots were the best item on the table. The fried mushrooms were good but the breading was too thick. Restaurant and restroom was very clean and handicapped accessible. Prices were reasonable and the desserts sounded interesting but we skipped them as the burgers were off putting. Just vidd St opting the area so would not be returning. read more

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Okay bar food. We visited Olive On Main close to when they opened on a Saturday and it was nearly empty. The restaurant and bar has nice lighting from the skylight in one of the rooms and another room has a bar with two televisions behind it. We split the calamari, rockfish bites, Caesar salad, and battered mushrooms. The calamari was okay with a fairly bland sauce. The rockfish bites were tasty and were paired with a standard tartar sauce. The Caesar salad was fine and had maybe a bit too much dressing. The croutons had a nice flavor though. The battered mushrooms were piping hot but did not have much flavor and were paired with the same sauce as the calamari. Overall, I was not impressed by the food and will not re-visit Olive On Main. read more

Food and service was good but the espresso martini has no espresso only liquor, coffee liquor and baileys. So if you like a White Russian with coffee then you will love it. But if you like a traditional espresso martini then this may not be the place. Again the food was delicious and the wine was good. I am sure the other cocktails are really good too! read more

Olive On Main - Salmon was soo good!! Surprisingly light and flavorful! - Mediterranean Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Odalis was our server she is very kind and friendly. She was knowledgeable about the food and answered all questions. The food is super good and was quick. We went on Friday and had a reservation but it wasn't that busy tonight. The place is clean and a great environment. read more

Olive On Main - Chicken Quesadilla - Mediterranean Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

We love this restaurant because the food and service are excellent. It is very popular with the downtown residents so it is also a good place to catch up with friends. There are a lot of choices for meat eaters and vegetarians. My personal favorite is the salmon - they cook it perfectly every time. read more

Another year, another hockey tournament. For the past 4 years Olive on Main has accommodated our team. The service & staff are fantastic & the food & drink is always delicious. Thanks again & we will see you next year. Wendy from PHC Hockey read more

We came in on a beautiful Saturday and other than us only two other tables were occupied in the restaurant. The hostess seated us and brought our drinks. After a fifteen minute wait where absolutely nobody came to take our order we got up, went to the bar to pay for the ice-t. The bartender asked if that was all we had. We said no one ever came to take our order and we left. We might come back sometime and try again but not anytime soon. I am in the restaurant business and this was an epic fail. I don't know if their was a manager on shift but to only have three tables seated and you can't handle it. SMH read more

Super simple bar visit for happy hour. The mozzarella sticks were good, fried mushrooms were okay, the sweet and spicy shrimp, and the lemon pepper wings. Food was good! Will have to try some real food next time. Bartender was super nice! read more

Olive On Main - Sweet & Spicy Shrimp - Mediterranean Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

This was my first time here and I can't wait to go back. Our server was Samantha and she was great. The food was hot, accurate and very tasty. The drinks were also great considering the price. Two margaritas got the job done. Also, the sauce for the calamari was some of the best I've had, it was tangy and had a slight spice which compliments the perfectly fried pieces of calamari. Mozzarella sticks were hot and had a really nice cheese pull. The star was the BBQ chicken flatbread for me. It was the perfect portion and had a lot of flavor. Definitely a nice touch from a regular traditional pizza. This place is definitely a hidden gem and in the cut which I like. You can come here with your family, small kids included, with your spouse for a date night or for a solo lunch. All in all, I highly recommend this spot for food choices, quality, portions and price. read more

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Stopped in for lunch with sew sisters. There was no need for reservations since it was raining yesterday, but we did reserve a table just in case. Once we were seated, our server, Samantha, greeted us and gave us menus. We all ordered food and drinks. I ordered the caesar salad. It was a sweet deal to receive 10% off my order after checking in on Yelp... a win-win! Some of my sisters were happy with their meal. Service was top notch and she was on point the entire time. Everyone including management were top notch. Whenever we had an issue or question, they stayed on top of everything. I would definitely come back and try more dishes. read more

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Cool place and very spacious. Staff were friendly and very attentive. Food was flavorful and presented nicely. Parking isn't great but other than that ...it's great. read more

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Excellent service and terrific tasty food...great prices the servers were accommodating to all of our requests

Friendly service in the neighborhood favorite. Huge portions of delicious food, I have lamb skewers and my husband had the gyro platter, we both had leftovers for lunch the next day. Full bar, delicious margarita, southwest egg rolls, stuffed grape leaves and spiced olives were great apps. The home made baklava was a sweet end to a fabulous meal. read more

Yummy food. Generous portions. Courteous staff. I have been here for dinner and lunch. I will definitely return. read more

First time there and they did not have steak. So I just ordered a drink and left. Service was slow as well.

We hadn't been to Olive on Main since before the pandemic. We were pleasantly surprised by the changes. It has been completed remodeled and provides a more spacious atmosphere to relax. The interior is beautifully done. We were immediately seated and the greeted by our server Nigel. Nigel was friendly and patient as we looked over the menu. We decided on drinks and nachos. When the nachos came out it was a huge serving. We weren't sure we could finish it. We decided to sit and pick as we had our drinks and watched basketball. We had planned to have sooner but after filling up on nachos we were done. The manager stopped by and checked on us and we decided to have a look at a dessert menu. Nigel recommended red velvet cake and it was spot on. This review is based on our prior visits by mostly due to how friendly and attentive Nigel was. We'll be back soon because his service. read more

Olive On Main - Nachos - Mediterranean Near Me - Laurel, Maryland