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The Black Olive- Elizabethton

4.1 (36 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:45 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Calzone
Faye I.

We arrived on a Sunday for lunch. There were a descent amount of people, but the place is large enough to accommodate several patrons. Patio seating is also available. We were seated quickly. We ordered the calzone and shrimp scampi. Just like most calzones, it was huge and could probably feed a family of four (in my opinion) lol. The shrimp scampi was a shareable portion too. The shrimp scampi includes mushrooms and tomatoes, which typically isn't included with the shrimp scampi I typically have, but compliments the dish very well. I would definitely come back next time I'm in town.

Chicken piccata

One of the best meals I've had out in I'd say close to a year! Caesar salad was crisp and fresh and the chicken piccata was lemony and wonderfully zesty! I can't even make it that good! Everything was so good that I got a piece of Tiramisu to go! Service was stellar! I give the place my highest recommendation!

Chicken festival
Bethany R.

Great atmosphere, big booths, lots to choose. Was hard to pick so I hope we get a chance to go back. Garlic knots with mozzarella were warm and definitely fresh. I had the chicken festival. It was a creamy delicious sauce with lots of fresh red onion and tomatoes. Service was prompt and friendly. Check came with a QR code to simply scan and pay right from your phone.

C J W.

Well by far THE BEST Martini, in my goodness, you killed it. Thanks! My server, Christy said they had watermelon flavored vodka & raspberry flavoring. No recipe. And wow awesome!! I ordered my go to grilled chicken salad. It was so good, tender chicken and fresh salad fixings. Always good, always fresh and the Black Olive never disappoints you only regret showing up alone with no dance partner. The weather is perfect for a porch dinner.

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Great pizza fresh salads great service. Very satisfying for our whole family. We always come here when visiting E town

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1 year ago

The dip fried mushrooms are always so good. My daughter gets wings and this is the only place she eats them from

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1 year ago

Great food. Very helpful curb side pickup. Gluten free pizza is great. Tortellini dish is also great.

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2 years ago

Awful and tasteless! Service was slow. Ambiance was awful tables were weird and so was the lighting.

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2 years ago

Authentic Greek taste and options...love their entree items and of course their pita! Staff is great also! I highly recommend!

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3 years ago

Pretty good food . Service was good . No complaints . Would have given it 5 stars but I am 100-% Italian so I can be hard to please

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2 years ago

Food not great. Service adequate. Ambiance ok. Haven't be back. For the prices you pay to eat out you should have a better experience.

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3 years ago

Staff was super friendly. The place was very clean and welcoming. Food was delicious. Strongly recommend the Italian nachos.

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4 years ago

Great pasta and salads. Only visited once, but was completely satisfied. Cool outdoor sitting area too.

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4 years ago

Stopped here after hiking part of the AT. Margarita- on point. Pizza was delicious. Service was excellent.

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3 years ago

please turn on the air conditioning. we're miserable every time we come in lately.

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The shrimp scampi includes mushrooms and tomatoes, which typically isn't included with the shrimp scampi I typically have, but compliments the dish very well.

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Johnny Brusco's New York Style Pizza

Johnny Brusco's New York Style Pizza

4.3
(105 reviews)
7.4 mi
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Omg the calzones were so good. Blue cheese dressing was on point and the pizza sauce was to die…read morefor. Definitely coming again!!!

Located along a busy main business road, entrances to the parking lot are easy to find. This is a…read moresmall shopping center with plenty of parking although it is a bit tight to maneuver. There is one other restaurant as well as several businesses using this parking area so there is always traffic. Handicapped parking is limited with a couple spaces near their entrance and a couple more spaces further away from the door. You'll need to look for a ramp if needed as there is not one by their entrance, but that is not their fault. Walking in for lunch, there was a sign to seat yourself. The restaurant was slightly less than half full. Seating is a mix of tables and booths. There is a low wall on the left with tables on the other side which may be a bit more private or less busy. Most of the booth seats we passed need recovering and the general decor is older and could use a freshening. There is also a small bar in rear with about six stools. There is some background music noticeable but at a low volume which did not interfere with conversation. The temperature inside was rather cool and we left our coats on during our meal. Our waitress came by within a few seconds of us sitting down. She took our drink order and brought the drinks back within a minute. We asked for a few minutes to review the menu. After about ten minutes she returned, apologizing for getting distracted with bussing tables and taking other orders. It appears the restaurant was understaffed and our waitress was performing many tasks. We ordered two appetizers and two entrees. One appetizer dip came out piping hot in about ten minutes. The Buffalo Chicken dip was very good. There is distinct Buffalo flavor without significant spiciness. The majority of the included chicken was shredded as expected but there was one very large chicken piece in the middle. This needed a fork and knife to break apart to eat. The accompanying pita-type chips were warm, crispy on the outside and little puffy inside. The remaining appetizer was delivered about five minutes later, with the two entrees about five minutes after that. The Fall special Four Cheese Bruschetta dip was good. Three of the cheeses were well mixed and the mozzarella was layered on top in the middle of the bowl. Once this cooled a bit it was difficult to use the pita chips to dip any of the mozzarella so a fork was used. The fresh basil and roasted cherry tomatoes were nice garnishes. The Johnny's Special sub was fine but not really special. There was enough meat, lettuce, and tomato to feel it was a decent value but the flavor was overall bland. The onion, mayo, and Italian dressing were minimal to non-existent, at least as far as flavor was concerned. The bread was nicely toasted with a crispness without bordering on hard. The bottom of the sandwich did get soggy by the time the first half of the sandwich was eaten but it did not fall apart. The accompanying French fries were very good, crispy outside and tender inside. The Syracuse Stuffer Calzone was another decent value with adequate ingredients to make a complete meal. The steak was decently flavorful but there was also gristle (possibly grill scrapings) included which took away from the experience. The accompanying marinara dipping sauce was underwhelming. While the recipe ideas and flavors are interesting, the execution was lacking. The kitchen had an issue with the timing of sending out the different parts of the order although the entrees did arrive at the same time. Our server was obviously good at her job but was saddled with additional tasks beyond any reasonable expectation of being able to handle while still serving the customers. The overall potential of the menu does merit another visit.

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MINI GARLIC KNOTS - Our pizza dough rolled and tied into knots, baked, then smothered in melted butter and fresh garlic...
MINI GARLIC KNOTS - Our pizza dough rolled and tied into knots, baked, then smothered in melted butter and fresh garlic...
LASAGNA - Always a classic! Layers of seasoned ricotta, mozzarella, sliced meatballs & crumbled sausage baked in our marinara...

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LASAGNA - Always a classic! Layers of seasoned ricotta, mozzarella, sliced meatballs & crumbled sausage baked in our marinara...
Scratch Brick Oven

Scratch Brick Oven

4.5
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6.5 mi
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Another fantastic find on our trip to Johnson City... another box checked: PIZZA!…read more We found Scratch Brick Oven and at first I thought we were in the wrong place because it's tucked into a residential area. But the second we parked, we could smell that wood-fired oven doing its thing. That smoky, toasty aroma? Instant confirmation we were exactly where we needed to be. Is this place fancy? Ahhhh... NO. And that's part of the charm. We went early for dinner (around 4:30ish). A few people were coming and going. You fill out your order on paper sheets and they make 12" pies, perfect for individual tastes. We ordered a plain cheese as our barometer (because you always judge a pizza place by the basics). I built mine with pepperoni, red onion, fresh mushrooms, and roasted whole garlic cloves. While I was trying to be subtle snapping photos, Theodore opened the door to the wood-fired oven and invited us to take a look. OMG. I LOVE a wood fire oven, and this one was glowing red hot. He explained the pies cook in about six minutes. They're thin crust but sturdy enough to hold their toppings once they cool and set a bit. Just look at the pics. Again... not fancy. Paper plates. Plastic utensils. But honestly? You could serve this on a paper towel and it would still be phenomenal. MIND. BLOWN. The crust is perfectly balanced and crunchy. The red sauce? Perfection. They smoke the meats in house, and that pepperoni was unlike anything I've ever had. And the roasted garlic? Absolute game changer. I imagine they already have a huge following, but if you haven't tried this place yet... put it on your list. Immediately.

Quality ingredients and product. Flavors are smoky and unique. Stopped in on the way back south to…read moreAtlanta. Can recommend without hesitation.

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The oven room where the magic happens!!

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