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Black Olive, Baltimore, MD

Black Olive

4.9 (3065)
$31 to $50
Seafood
814 S. Bond Street, Baltimore, MD 21231

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
After a meticulous renovation of the Fells Point General Store in 1997, The Black Olive has become a hallmark of quaint elegance on the cobblestone section of Bond Street in Fells Point, Baltimore's waterfront jewel. Although over twenty-five years old, its spirit is rooted in a rich, multi-generational legacy. As a Greek fish tavern in historic Fells Point, we specialize in Mediterranean seafood and traditional Greek dishes, complemented by house-made breads and desserts. Savor our signature dishes like Village Pie, Grilled Octopus, Rack of Lamb, Filet Mignon, Bronzini, Dover Sole, and Maine Lobster Pasta. Enhance your dining experience with selections from our extensive wine cellar or an inspired cocktail from our bar. We proudly support organic and sustainable producers of ingredients, including our wines and spirits. Recognized by Wine and Spirits Magazine as one of the '50 Most Amazing Wine Experiences in America,' The Black Olive offers an unforgettable culinary journey.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Greek, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Pauline and Dimitris Spiliadis
  • Private party facilities
    The Black Olive has four private rooms on premises. Additionally, our exclusive wine cellar and outdoor seating area are available for private gatherings. Our restaurant is eager to accomodate special needs and menu requests. We look forward to helping you create a successful event.
  • Private party contact
    Dimitris Spiliadis: (410) 276-7141
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Fells Point
  • Cross street
    Where Shakespeare intersects with Bond Street between Aliceanna and Thames
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • 2025 Summer Restaurant Week

    Jul 25, 2025 - Aug 3, 2025
    2025 Summer Restaurant Week Menu Three courses / $55.00 per person July 25th - August10th Choose one from each category Appetizers Heirloom Greek Salad Traditional heirloom tomato and feta salad with cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and Kalamata black olives Green Hummus and Melitzanasalata Fresh house made Melitzanasalata and hummus with pita Grilled Sardine in Grape Leave Fresh sardine fileted & wrapped in grape leaves and brushed with olive oil, grilled to perfection Lamb Meatballs Greek style lamb meatballs with Tzatziki sauce Grilled Mushrooms (Vegan) Portabella and Maitake mushrooms marinated with house sourdough and grilled to absolute perfection! Grilled Diver Sea Scallops (add 10) Two of the best scallops on earth Stuffed Calamari(add 10) Greek style lamb meatballs with Tzatziki sauce Grilled Octopus Salad (add 10) Straight from the sea, pounded, marinated, grilled octopus tossed with fresh red onions and capers Entrees Served with chef’s sides Whole Mediterranean Sea Bass This Mediterranean favorite known as Lavraki, Bronzini, or Loup de Mare feeds on shrimp, which comes through in the taste. It is low in oil content and slightly flakey, but firm, in texture Rockfish Kebob This local favorite is full of flavor,Marinated and grilled with bell peppers and onion. The Courtesans Fishcakes Evridiki’s Famous Ancient Greek Cod Cakes with Skordalia Arctic Char This Icelandic delicious cross between salmon and trout is perfect from our grill. Chicken Souvlaki Platter Marinated chicken breast skewered and grilled to perfection Greek Village Pie (Vegetarian) A rustic Spanakopita, spinach, red Swiss chard, leeks, sheep’s milk cheeses in a homemade hand rolled phyllo. The Pythagorean Pi (Vegan) Lemon, olive oil, basil, Greek spinach, red Swiss chard, leeks, scallions, and hen of the woods mushrooms in a hand-formed savory pie—named for the philosopher who embraced harmony and plant-based living Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (add 10) This is the ultimate version of the local favorite, made with fresh jumbo lump crabmeat, no filler and our homemade olive oil-based mayonnaise Greek Style Lamb Chops (add 10) Marinated to perfection three New Zealand Free Range Baby Lamb Chops Filet Mignon Souvlaki (add 10) Prime tenderloin skewered and grilled to perfection, served with tzatziki for dipping. Chilean Sea Bass (add 10) Sustainable wild-caught, flakey and flavorful. Sauteed in organic cornmeal. Black Olive Lobster Pasta (add 25) Fresh pasta tossed in a white wine, tomato and tarragon-based sauce finished with just a touch of cream and topped with a 10 oz Maine lobster tail Whole Dover Sole (add 25) This genuine, fresh, Dover Sole is very hard to find. Its outstanding flavor comes with a sweet aftertaste. It is firm in texture and very low in oil content. Sautéed. Desserts Bourbon Chocolate Cacao Cake Chef’s Sorbet of the Day Chocolate Mousse Baklava Tiramisu Baklava Ice Cream
    2025 Summer Restaurant Week Photo

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What 3,065 people are saying

Black Olive reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Best Overall

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Best Value

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Great for fine wines

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Seafood

  • Baltimore

    Best Overall

  • Baltimore

    Best Food

  • Baltimore

    Best Service

  • Baltimore

    Best Value

  • Baltimore

    Healthy

  • Baltimore

    Great for fine wines

  • Baltimore

    Good for special occasions

  • Baltimore

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Black Olive in Baltimore is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." The restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like "eggplant dip," "Chilean sea bass," and "grilled octopus salad." Guests appreciate the "warm and inviting ambiance," "knowledgeable staff," and "extensive wine list." Highly recommended for both intimate dinners and group gatherings.
3,065 Reviews
  1. Maureen VIP

    Chicago / Illinois21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time eating at this restaurant and it did not disappoint. The food menu was part of restaurant month and a fixed price with many options for appetizers, the main course, and desert. I had an orange crush, and my wife had a great Greek red wine. We will be back in 202.

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  2. Kenya

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I had really good things about Black Olive and I was excited to try dining there for Baltimore Restaurant Week. When I arrived the greeter and server was phenomenal and greeted me with a very Happy Birthday. I was promptly seated. They instructed that they take the order of all courses at the same time. I ordered the lamb meatballs appetizer, the whole sea bass as the entree and the tiramisu for dessert. The meatballs were underwhelming. The didn't have as much flavor as I expected and they were warm which might have been the intention. The Tzatiki sauce was very thick and did not help the lamb. The star of the show, the whole sea bass, was delicious, well-seasoned, succulent and perfectly cooked. Along with the asparagus and couscous salad, was excellent. The tiramisu was good. I hope to return again and try the lobster pasta, which looked delicious at the other table. Thanks, Black Olive.

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  3. Donna

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fresh and delicious My only complaint was that there was no valet parking

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  4. stanley VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland133 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love food, Love the Service, Love the ambiance. Parking took a little work.

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  5. jennifer VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While not inexpensive, so many excellent choices that include great wine/drinks. Highly recommend

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  6. Maria

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service and wonderful hosts at the restaurant, including meeting the owners!

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  7. William

    Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was fantastic. We stayed with the small plate options and the dish soup to go with our bottle of wine. Everything exceeded our expectations. The staff was great, attentive and friendly, without being intrusive. Highly recommend.

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  8. Alexander VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic in every way. I'll be coming back every time I revisit the city

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  9. Elizabeth VIP

    Denver / Colorado9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our staple restaurant when we come in to town. The food is amazing and consistent. Favorites are the eggplant dip (Melitzanasalata), Avocado Greek salad, Chilean sea bass and rack of lamb.

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  10. Joel VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Coordinated a group dinner in the Celler and the experience was AMAZING!! Dimitris and his staff were welcoming, kind, and very helpful. The food (Black Olive Lobster Pasta with Squid Ink, Filet Mignon, Whole Black Sea Bass, Grilled Octopus Salad, Stuffed Calamari) was raved about throughout the night from the group. Dimitris recommended two great wines (red & white) to go with our order and they were both perfect! Hats off to the Black Olive staff for a great experience!!

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FAQs

Black Olive offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 276-7141.

Black Olive is rated 4.9 stars by 3065 OpenTable diners.

Black Olive does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Baltimore / Maryland
  4. Baltimore
  5. Fells Point

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Black Olive

814 S. Bond Street, Baltimore, MD 21231

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Where Shakespeare intersects with Bond Street between Aliceanna and Thames
  • Neighborhood
    Fells Point
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Greek, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pauline and Dimitris Spiliadis
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Black Olive has four private rooms on premises. Additionally, our exclusive wine cellar and outdoor seating area are available for private gatherings. Our restaurant is eager to accomodate special needs and menu requests. We look forward to helping you create a successful event.
  • Private party contact
    Dimitris Spiliadis: (410) 276-7141
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