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    Olive On Main

    4.2 (460 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Faith Maya O.

    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!

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    Ieshia T.

    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.

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    Capri L.

    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!

    Karen D.

    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.

    Chicken Shawarma Pita
    Jennifer R.

    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

    Margherita Flat Bread
    Rama S.

    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.

    Mezza Platter
    Jeff T.

    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!

    Nice artwork in this place showing Old Town Laurel
    Leigh D.

    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.

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    Best lunch specials and for date night! I'm a fan and surprised they don't know my name by name!

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    8 years ago

    Always good food and service here. Excellent southwest eggrolls. Stuffed hamburgers are great. Gyros are delicious.

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    8 years ago

    Great service and enjoyable lunch here. We grabbed the bison burger and falafel wrap. Highly recommend either!!

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    I love this place and am so happy they are open! There chicken kabobs are exceptional, and I love the sweet potato tots!

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    dine in or carry out we've never gotten a bad meal. It's become on of our go-to spots for I don't feel like cooking night.

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    Great place - food is great!! Probably the best spinach dip I've ever had . Would most likely eat here once a week if I lived closer

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    Was very impressed! Got the lamb chops, mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach. Soooooo good!

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    Best food in laurel! Great ambiance manager is great. Definitely coming back!! Also looking forward to happy hour

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    The mild wings were tasty but the salad wasn't fresh. Will try them again sometime in the future.

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    Everything I have had on the menu taste great! Good service and quality food for a decent price. You won't be disappointed.

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    Excellent food and service in a relaxed atmosphere. Prices can't be beat either.

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    Ask the Community - Olive On Main

    Do you deliver to: Marriott Residence Inn 11800 W. Market Place Fulton, MD?

    We personally do not deliver any time. You are welcome to use Doordash, Grubhub or Uber we partner with all 3. Thanks

    How is the outdoor seating?

    We no longer have outdoor seating. We have expanded the indoor dining room.

    How is the parking? Do they have their own lot?

    Street parking

    Are calories listed on the menu or anywhere?

    Hello no calories are not listed.

    Is this restaurant family friendly? (Little kids)

    Yes, you can bring small children. On our night there, there were a few families with children under 4.

    Are there Gluten Free options?

    There are a good handful.

    Does olive on main have a trivia night?

    No we do not.

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