I'll jump right to my main issue: the wine pours were weak. Wine by the glass is one of the most profitable things a restaurant sells, so it'd be nice to feel like you're getting a fair value. The food was fine, the people were nice, and the place was clean. Overall not awful. Just be fair or even generous with your wine pour. read more

We had dinner last week and my daughter and future son in laws rehearsal dinner at Wild Olives and could not be happier with the food, service and ambiance. I think this is my first 5 star rating ... definitely making this a frequent stop. Chris, Curtis, Megan and staff were beyond professional. Congrats guys! read more

We just received a phone call from the restaurant informing us that the reservation we have for Valentine's Day, which is a week away will need to include $50 per person comedy show tickets??!! I kindly informed the young lady that we booked these reservations 3 weeks ago and there wouldn't be availability at other restaurants at this point. And frankly we're going out for a romantic dinner on Valentines, not to a comedy club. This is disgraceful!! read more

Yes, yes, and let me think...YES! Excellent food, drinks and service. Classy and upscale but with a chill and relaxed vibe. Great bartender made me a white sangria even though it wasn't on the menu. My husband had an Old Fashioned and enjoyed it. The wine can be a little pricey averaging around $15-$18 for 5 oz. The street tacos were delicious and the crab cake appetizer is a must. The wedge salad was the best I've ever had and they will split it for you if you ask. For the entree I would highly recommend the market fish piccata with shrimp. It comes with pasta and the most amazing crème sauce. Dessert we chose the salted chocolate pie which was super decadent and paired well with a really yummy cappuccino. My favorite restaurant so far in 30A. What a great addition to the area! read more

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I came here with friends in a pretty quiet season so there was ample parking. When we arrived we were the only ones there. It was happy hour, so there was a discount on some beverages and some food. I drink wine and my wine was ok, but it was a very short pour, maybe that's how they justify a discount. I was hungry and did not want to go home and cooked dinner, so I ordered a salad. For $18 I got the smallest wedge salad I have ever seen, it may have been about 75 calories...I had to go home and fix dinner. I know prices are high here but at one of my favorite restaurants just down the road I can order a salad for $14 and it is enough for a meal. My bill was over $50 for 2 small glasses of wine and a tiny salad. I don't think I will be returning here. read more

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All the food we had was so delicious, especially the Mushroom Ravioli! Was surprised to see I The ravioli in a soup but the broth was so good with the bread! We also enjoyed the White Chicken Flatbread and Scallop Appetizer with 3 larger scallops... great ambiance and our waiter was very attentive and refilled our water glasses frequently. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Get the fried goat cheese balls. Best things I've ever tasted!! Now that that's out of the way. This was the cutest little date night spot I've been to in the longest time. The cocktails and wine were adorable and tasty. The staff were all knowledgeable and very friendly. If you're looking for a fancy little tapas / wine date night spot this is the place to go. I'm 100% coming back next time I'm in town. read more

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Dining so exceptional, it could knock the country twang right out of you. Upon entering, you'll be enveloped by the clean elegance of this stunning bistro. The tables are well-spaced, creating an intimate setting perfect for a romantic evening with my wife. The waitstaff and bartenders are both friendly and highly knowledgeable, enhancing the experience with their insights on food and drinks. Their unique take on the espresso martini was a delightful surprise. The main course transported me straight to the shores of Italy as I savored the Grouper Piccata. The sauce was thick and rich, with a zesty hint of lemon that brought it all together beautifully. If you're in the area, make sure to check this place out. From the moment you walk in to the moment you sneak the check from your father-in-law, every bite and sip is worth the visit. read more

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Our group made a reservation for 13 people. Upon arrival we were seated promptly, drink orders were taken, then dinner orders. After 20 or so minutes we were told that the truck delivering food needed to prepare our dinner was late. After over 2 hours waiting food was served including raw salmon, tacos with brown avocado, tuna with brown avocado, dishes that were way over salted, salad with raw potatoes, and rotten strawberries. The bill was ~$1,000. They comped the salmon, and tuna with bad avacado along with a few appetizers but still charged over $800 not including tip. Not a single entree was good. 13 people were not happy customers. The whole meal should have been comped and just charged for the drinks. The real manager was apparently sick and our waitress was taking the role of both positions. The prices are high to begin with and the food was simply terrible along with the hours just sitting. If the food and service aren't good the ambiance doesn't matter. If you have reservations or are planning to stop by. Do yourself and your party the biggest favor possible... Go somewhere else. We should have left upon being informed the food truck was late... read more

Wild Olives - Rotton Strawberry - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Food and service both excellent. Very accommodating to a large party! We will be back!

Let's start with WOW! Great food, great wine, great service and great ambiance! We started with the "Chris's Wine Flight" and enjoyed some tastes of Caymus and Cade wine. For starters, we split the burrata salad and fried goat cheese with fig jam. We also split the shrimp & market catch piccata. On all 3 courses, the flavors were so spot on. I highly recommend! This will be on our return list for sure. read more

Wild Olives - Chris's Wine Flight - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

The wife and I decided to just drop by this area to see what the shops were like and happen to run into this wine/cocktail bar. The mixologist made an exquisite Mai Tai, Pain Killer for me... and a stout Mint Julep for the wife. Totally recommend this joint to the refined drinkers out there who enjoy a beautiful drink experience. read more

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The food is insanely good!!! The service is so attentive. We were walking along 30 and stumbled into Greenway station and came across Wild Olives and decided to have a drink. The drink was so good it turned into dinner and dessert and the best time we've had so far. Highly recommend wild olives to anyone looking for good food, good drinks, and good vibes ! read more

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The ambiance, service and atmosphere were what you'd expect from the location and style of restaurant. Having said that, the food was decent, but nothing spectacular...especially for the price. I would not eat here again. We had a filet mignon that was over cooked and the risotto was hard, which indicates it was undercooked. Next, the kids food...which we ordered first, arrived after the adult entrees. Further, we ordered a cheese burger that was cold when it arrived at the table. The service was professional and the staff were courteous, but nothing spectacular. We were served the filet without a steak knife, I had to ask for it. The best part is the location, but I expected more. read more

Don't let reviews fool you. This WAS a great place once upon a time. If you enjoy eating somewhere where you know the employees checks will bounce and they won't actually be taken care then go here. Most of the 5 star reviews you see are the owner asking friends to review because they started tanking. Thats why the 5 star reviews don't say anything specific. Don't go here, go to restaurants that actually appreciate and take care of the staff. The owner of this restaurant is an incompetent scam artist.... read more

Wild Olives - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

We had a fantastic experience! All the staff we interacted with were pleasant and attentive. The food was excellent and came out in a reasonable time. We had several small plates, entrees and wine and there was no automatic gratuity added as some other guests left in their review (it appears they were all in the same party). Highly recommend and we'll be back! read more

Had an amazing time for our friends 30th birthday all wait staff so lovely especially Jojo!!! I just wish I remembered all their names but so great! read more

Food is good. Not worth the price. Service was great! Looked online and no reservations available but I called and got right in.

The place looks amazing when you walk in. Very warm and inviting yet elegant. They played great music. The staff was great. Our server was super informative and able to explain the menu very well. She was very kind. The food was presented beautifully and tasted great. read more

Everything needs improvement here. Atmosphere, food and service. Hope they can make it happen.

WILD OLIVES HATES HISPANICS: pretty sure the waitress started treating us differently when she heard my last name. 90 minute wait on food is expected when things are prepared from scratch, but not when it tastes like it came out of the microwave. My airport meal from TGIFridays was better. When asked why the fish ordered skin on didn't have skin, the waitress gaslit me and said that grilling fish causes the fish to absorb the skin. They must have been experimenting and perfecting this new ground breaking cooking technique in the kitchen, which explains the insane wait! But I guess when gratuity is automatically included, I can be gaslit into believing the spit in my water was just bubbles. Overall... great time. read more

Amazing food, beautiful restaurant with an upscale but relaxing vibe, and wonderful service! We really enjoyed our meal and experience. Cant wait to go back! read more

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Just dined at Wild Olives for the first time.... HIGHLY Recommend. My waitress was Megan and she was AMAZING!!! We got great recommendations on food and wine and her service was impeccable! It was such a relaxing night made so special by an attentive server and staff as well as amazing food. Highly recommend. Can't wait to go back and sit at the bar and try yhe bar scene as it looked like it has hopping! Will be back soon ! read more

We ate here twice and could not have been more pleased! Wild Olives was a much needed addition to the local food scene. The service was top notch. In particular, shout out is due to a bartender/server named Cole. He was so awesome, IMHO he's the GOAT. He ensured we had a world class date night dinner. read more

Incredibly disappointing experience. We have known this restaurant for years in Rosemary Beach and were looking forward to going back in the new location. This was to be the highlight of our Thanksgiving family visit. Unfortunately, the experience left us less than thankful. The kitchen was snails pace slow, the waitress was short and borderline rude and the food was just not good across the board. The built in gratuity was salt in the wound of a very poor evening. There are so many great dining offerings on 30A - avoid this one on your visit and go elsewhere. read more

Delicious - highly recommend! Food was amazing and everyone in the restaurant was super friendly!

What a gem! We came here multiple times throughout our stay and enjoyed each meal. The food is the best in the area by far. Excellent drinks + excellent service. The wines by the glass selection is wonderful! read more

I had an amazing meal at Wild Olives last night. All of the staff is dressed professionally and is incredibly helpful and nice. We had a great experience from the moment we walked through the door. I can't recommend Wild Olives enough. The drinks and wine selections were fantastic. We started out with small plates and made our way to dinner selections and then on to dessert. All of it was incredible. Jennifer , our waitress, was soo sweet and beyond helpful! Please go to Wild Olives and try it for yourselves. read more

Wild Olives - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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This is the best restaurant for dinner!!!! I love the atmosphere and especially the service!!! Love Nathan and Megan!!! Slade is the BEST!!

Absolutely divine - everything was so delicious ! 10/10 highly recommend. Great cocktails - great food . Will definitely be back . read more

I was extremely impressed with the caring and attentive staff. I mentioned to my waitress that I had come to FL for my birthday celebration and was disappointed by the grouper at a nearby fish house due to lack of flavor and was hesitant to try it again. She passed the message along to the chef and other staff to ensure I had an enjoyable meal. Once the food came out, next thing I knew, both the restaurant manager and chef came out to see if I loved my meal! The chef proceeded to explain how the grouper was caught THAT DAY and how he has local fisherman connections to pick out the best fish to serve the customers at Wild Olives. He mentioned that the fish he does not pick are then transported to Nashville, Chicago, NYC, etc. And as you may have guessed... the flavor of the dish (the grouper piccata) was incredible! I can't thank the restaurant team enough for making it an individualized and special experience. I would highly recommend Wild Olives Bistro to all and hope to come back the next time I visit the area! read more

The drinks did not taste like anything they claimed to be on the menu (Ordered a "Mai Tai" and a Mixed Feelings). The waitress outright said it was obvious we didn't like the drinks, yet didn't do anything about it. As for the food, the burger was okay and the fries were pretty good. The crab cakes were super disappointing. We were seated outdoors, and the chairs were rather comfortable. UPDATE: I just got my credit card statement and they charged an additional $6 to my signed credit card receipt. No one indicated I would be charged for using a credit card. read more

Shockingly bad. Our table and experience were an afterthought with our food arriving an hour and a half late. The food was probably forgotten in the oven or microwave. Our waitress decided to gaslight me as well, claiming the skin that was supposed to be on my fish (which wasn't) was there, but I just couldn't see it. She promised. We promise never to go back again and hope you choose not too if you're reading this and thinking about wild olives. Terrible experience, even worse food. read more

Absolutely terrible experience. It took 90 minutes to get our food, which arrived burnt and completely inedible. To make matters worse, our waitress was shockingly rude and dismissive, clearly because the built-in 20% gratuity removed any incentive for decent service. This place is a disaster--avoid it at all costs! read more

Excellent wine, selection, knowledgeable, servers, and exceptional food served in larger portions makes for the win

Most assume just good Italian. While there are some Italian influenced dishes, this is an amazing collection from east Mediterranean to India. Bar staff is amazing. Cocktails on par with high restaurants in major metros. All that would be enough but just had two amazing dishes and one that knocked me back. Crispy Tuna Poke is one of best poke's I have had but the Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Umami broth was simply ridiculous. Can't wait to watch more here but that was another level. read more

Horrible experience, not just bad but horrible!!!!, We had reservations at 7:00 pm, we got there on time, the place was half full, but the food did not arrive until passed 8: 00pm, at one point after forty-five-minutes wait we did not know if you should've stayed or leave. The main course came BEFORE the appetizer and the fish we both order (Piccata with shrimp) was no fish but chicken instead. They ended up not charging us for one of the drinks nor the appetizer, but this is an expensive restaurant and people go there not to get any free stuff but for the experience of a good meal at a nice place and that can't be replaced. We have been there three other times before as we own a house nearby, and the food and service were good, not great, but good enough to go back. We go out to eat on a regular basis and never had this happen to us before, for sure not at Pescado or at Cafe 30A, which are their competition at the same price range. Extremely disappointed is an understatement, especially because we have recommended the place to people when they come and visit the area. read more

Great food and fabulous service! We ate there 3 times in the 2 weeks that we were there.

We arrived mid afternoon and received a gracious welcome, we chose to sit at the bar, although, we were offered other options. I'm not sure what my expectations were, or if I even had any; to say my expectations were exceeded would be a gross understatement. Everything was phenomenally delicious and beautifully presented. Should you be interested in an upscale dining experience, I recommend you consider Wild Olive. read more

Everything is great! Food is delicious and wine selection is excellent. Service was wonderful!