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    The Olive Tree

    3.6 (301 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Seafood pasta was great !!!
    Dee M.

    They charge a 3% surcharge to use a debit or credit card. So we unfortunately spend less because we don't always have enough cash on hand. As you enter and head towards the host stand to the left, you see this incredibly beautiful bar. The seating is very comfortable and not too close together. And you can catch a game here. But we came here for a good meal and we were not disappointed. This was my 3rd time here and it's always a joy. Our food was delivered promptly and our service was accurate and pleasant. The shared salad bowl is excellent. Give this place a try. You won't regret it.

    Penne Del Mar yummy! Had just a little too much garlic but very good. I would get it again.
    Tiffany J.

    I picked up my good friend from the airport on a monday, and we stopped at Olive Tree for drinks. Happy hour runs until 7pm which worked great since her flight was delayed and we arrived around 6:15 pm. We found seats at the bar right away which was nice. The bar is big and the place has a friendly family vibe. The whole restaurant has been remodeled and it looks great. The food was just as good as I remembered from before the pandemic. The service wasn't great but the food, drinks and company made up for it. If nearby definitely give it a try.

    Amiga A.

    I love tha food . Ame muy exquisite el queso y lo cosinaron al punto la pasta y la en salada mmmm Rico y la sangria todo muy bien , y el Servisio muy educada y muy rapido en dar la Comida y hay mucha selection de. Vinos me en canto , Irene cuando regrese de Paris

    I ordered seafood Alfredo to go order,when I got home I was VERY DISAPPOINTED, the shrimp was okay, only found 2 very small scallops, no crabmeat to be seen,very little Alfredo sauce. Basically i paid for a dish of dry pasta.When asked could I get a cup of ice water,and was told it would be $3,and no to go flatware or napkins. I will not be ordering from olive tree again.

    10/10 over the top service'
    Glen A.

    10/10, over the top service. Our server Angel was the best. Our buddy Zack went to him and requested "uppies" he promptly picked him up and than proceeded to spoon feed him pasta. Would recommend.

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    Shakiera P.

    Breakfast really hit the spot this morning. The chicken was well seasoned, and the waffle were fluffy not doughy. The service was good. I have no complaints. The ambiance was very elegant, clean, with dim lighting.

    Mariah M.

    Such a cute spot for girls night out! The girls (3 of us) went out for a random Friday night dinner, and was seated quickly.. along with being served with good service and smiles across the table. The girls really enjoyed the mussels, by far they were the star of the show.

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    Shay F.

    What a little gem! I arrived with a group as soon as they opened at 11am (Saturday). I opted for the brunch chicken and waffles while others in my group had waffles, tater tots, omelettes etc. I loved the chicken and waffles. The waffle was good and it didn't taste like the store bought frozen waffles alot of restaurants use. The chicken portion was huge and it also came with a side of bacon. I ate and half and took the rest to go. For $18, it was one of the best chicken and waffles entrees I have had. Note that they offer bottomless mimosas for $15 with any brunch dish. Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Parking: 10/10 dedicated parking lot *great for groups but they DONT split checks

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    Dan W.

    This is my second visit! Absolutely amazing food. Sippy and Lisa made my visit extremely personal. They had great recommendations and the food was extraordinary! Not to mention the ice cold beer. Thank you for the great experience. I'll be back with my family next visit.

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    Their food is delicious! I like how their salad and breadsticks are just like Olive Garden's.

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    Really good food really good prices! Will go back and will recommend to others! I got the greek salad! Huge Salads!!

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    If doing a carry out, the sale portion is very small. The food is good. I am just surprised at the salad size.

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    Our service , food and atmosphere is always amazing. Lisa, Kim and Shannon are the best bartenders. Food is always on point.

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    Mamma Roma's is the best italian food you're going to find in the area. All of their menu items are…read morefantastic (shoutout to the Pollo Paprika). I haven't tried their pizza, but it looks great. Their service is always top notch, along with very fair pricing and great portions. They have online ordering, which helps me out alot as I work nearby. I haven't actually dined inside yet, I live about an hour away, but I can imagine the service will be just as good. They have some outdoor seating and plenty of indoor seating with a bar and lots of wine options. Please check them out if you're in the area,

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    I came here for a birthday party. They have separate rooms if you need to reserve a space for your…read moreparties. The food was pretty good! They served complimentary bread which was phenomenal. You can literally get full off of that. I also ordered the linguine vongole (clam) which was good, but for some reason mine was more sour than another guests' linguine. Maybe a too much lemon? I also tried the fettuccine mediterraneo which was super cheesey and creamy, more on the bland side but asking for red pepper flakes helped. I really enjoyed the fettuccine over the linguine dish. Both pasta noodle texture was really good. The server came around here and there, and was also friendly and patient. There is also a parking lot up front, so you don't have to worry about parking.

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