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Black Olive, Baltimore, MD

Black Olive

4.9 (3051)
$31 to $50
Seafood
814 S. Bond Street, Baltimore, MD 21231

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 276-7141
  • Website
    http://www.theblackolive.com/
  • 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
    Order direct
  • Location
    814 S. Bond Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
  • 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 to August 3rd (extended to August 9th) Wellfleet Oysters Appetizers Greek Style Romaine Avacado Salad Green Hummus and Melitzanasalata Grilled Sardines in Grape Leave Lamb Meatballs Wild Mushroom Soup Grilled Diver Sea Scallops (add 5) Maine Lobster Bisque (Add 5) Grilled Octopus Salad (add 5) Entrees Served with chef’s sides Whole Mediterranean Sea Bass Rockfish Kebob The Courtesans Fishcakes Greek Style Lamb Chops Greek Village Pie Chicken Souvlaki Platter Half Order Black Olive Lobster Pasta Filet Mignon Souvlaki (add 10). Chilean Sea Bass (add 10) 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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Menu

Black Olive's menu was last updated on 5/6/2023.

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What 3,051 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Best Overall

  • 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 offers a "delightful, flawless evening" with an elegant ambiance and exceptional Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing fresh fish," excellent service, and a "sublime" wine list. The restaurant is praised as a "Baltimore treasure," providing an unforgettable dining experience with "authentic quality ingredients" and "great wine pairings."
3,051 Reviews

  1. Karen VIP

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Every dish was incredible. I wish I could come back every week.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was ridiculously delicious and fresh. We did 4 small plates and it was perfect for 2 people. Filet mignon, grilled mushrooms, tziki and the cottage pie were all out of this world. The apple and icecream for dessert hit the spot. Staff was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. An excellent spot and one of the best meals I’ve had in years. Cannot recommend strongly enough!

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  3. Jacquelyn VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful meal with delightful service from skilled, charming staff.
    Black OliveResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Jacquelyn, Thank you so much for your beautiful words—and for bringing your radiant spirit to our restaurant time and again. Your kindness, grace, and presence are always a breath of hope in this world, and we feel truly lucky to call you one of our beloved regulars. We're so glad you enjoyed your meal and felt well cared for by our team. It’s guests like you who remind us why hospitality is such a meaningful craft. With all our gratitude and warmth, Team Black Olive

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  4. Susan

    Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband abd I went for Father's day. They had a 3 course prix fixe menu for $80. The choices on the menu were excellent and all the food outstanding. This is what we ate Appetizer: scallops & lamb meatballs. My scallops were large, tender, and perfectly grilled. My husband's lamb meatballs were delicious and came with a very yummy sauce. Entrees: softcrab wrapped in phyllo & fillet mignon. I am a softcrab "purist." I don't like a lot of coating or sauce on my softcrab. I hesitated a bit before ordering, but I am so glad I got it. The crab was perfect and the flaky dough enhanced the crab. There was a delightful sauce on the side, which I ended up putting on both my crab and veggies because it was so good. Dessert: we both got the baklava ice cream - perfect ending to the perfect meal! Also, perfect service and atmosphere. The restaurant is decorated beautifully, has white tablecloths and the tables are well spaced. To me it is an elegant, romantic setting without feeling stuffy. Thank you Black Olive for a delightful, flawless evening!
    Black OliveResponded on June 21, 2025
    Dear Susan, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re honored you chose to celebrate Father’s Day with us and delighted you enjoyed the prix fixe menu—especially the scallops, lamb meatballs, soft crab in phyllo, and baklava ice cream! As a soft crab purist, your kind words mean the world. Chef Pauline will be thrilled. Your note about our atmosphere being elegant yet not stuffy perfectly captures what we aim for. We’re so grateful for your support and can’t wait to welcome you back soon. Warmly, Team Black Olive

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  5. Carroll

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The black olive is a real treasure in Baltimore. We had a large party and they were so accommodating in terms of seating us. everyone’s food was excellent. We’re happy that we were able to introduce so many friends to a new wonderful dining experience for them in Baltimore.
    Black OliveResponded on June 21, 2025
    Dear Carroll, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words and for choosing The Black Olive to host your gathering. It was truly our pleasure to accommodate your group, and we’re so grateful you entrusted us with such a special evening. Introducing new guests to our restaurant is one of the greatest honors we could hope for, and knowing that everyone enjoyed their experience means the world to us. From helping with the seating to serving each dish, it was our joy to care for you and your friends. On behalf of the entire team—thank you. We’re touched by your thoughtfulness and look forward to welcoming you all again soon. With heartfelt gratitude, Team Black Olive

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  6. Rebecca

    Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was incredible, and the food was too! We had such a lovely experience. We'll definitely be back!
    Black OliveResponded on June 21, 2025
    Dear Rebecca, Thank you so much for your kind words! You were such delightful guests, and we’re truly grateful for your thoughtful review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and service—it was a pleasure having you with us. We can’t wait to welcome you and your guests back again soon and often! Warmest regards, Team Black Olive

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  7. Douglas

    Baltimore / Maryland19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food and service. Great and varied menu. The wine list is excellent and the desserts matched the quality of the rest of the menu’.
    Black OliveResponded on June 21, 2025
    Dear Douglas, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're truly grateful for your thoughtful review. It means the world to us that you enjoyed the food, service, and wine selection—and that the desserts lived up to the rest of your experience. We’re honored to have hosted you and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Team Black Olive

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Anthony

    Baltimore / Maryland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great to be back at the Black Olive, after too long an absence. The whole fish lived up to our high expectations and the Greek appetizer (grilled squid/souvlaki) and dessert specialties (baklava) were also superb The wait staff was new and could have been a bit more knowledgeable about the menu, but Dmitri behind the bar more than made up for that with his Greek wine and spirits recommendation (and a perfect Negroni!) Excellent experience.
    Black OliveResponded on June 21, 2025
    Dear Anthony, Thank you so much for this wonderful review—and for the thoughtful tags, which truly mean a lot to us. We're humbled by your kind words and so grateful to have welcomed you back after some time away. It’s especially rewarding to hear that the whole fish and classic dishes like the grilled squid and baklava lived up to your expectations. We also appreciate your honesty about our new team members—learning and growing is part of what we strive for every day, and as one of our wise guests once said, “always learning” is the heart of great service. Thank you again for your support and your gracious recognition. We look forward to your next visit! Warmest regards, Team Black Olive

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Roy

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing fresh fish at affordable prices given the large portion size
    Black OliveResponded on June 21, 2025
    Dear Roy, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re honored to hear that you enjoyed our fresh fish and found great value in the experience. We work hard to provide the highest quality ingredients—many of them rare and sourced with great care—while still offering value that reflects our deep respect for our guests. We’re truly grateful you took the time to share your thoughts, and we look forward to welcoming you back whenever you’re in Baltimore. With respect and gratitude, Team Black Olive

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Marc

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been dining at the Black Olive for years. Incredible cuisine not outdone by any other place I have ever dined.
    Black OliveResponded on May 21, 2025
    Thank you Marc!

    1 person found this helpful

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 3051 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
8:00 PM
Booked 7 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–10:30 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
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.theblackolive.com/
  • Phone number
    (410) 276-7141
  • 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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