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Black Olive, Baltimore, MD

Black Olive

4.9 (3057)
$31 to $50
Seafood
814 S. Bond Street, Baltimore, MD 21231

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 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 3,057 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

Noise • Moderate

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 is a Baltimore gem offering "amazingly delicious" food and "excellent service." Known for its authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, the restaurant boasts "incredible" fresh fish dishes and a "superb" wine list. With a warm "family-owned vibe," it provides a "wonderful experience" in an elegant setting.
3,057 Reviews

  1. Elizabeth VIP

    Denver / Colorado8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. Nancy VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul131 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We spent 4 days in Baltimore and this was our absolute favorite restaurant. We shared 2 small plates. One was a mushroom and bread item - excellent. The other was the lamb meatballs - also excellent. Then we shared an entree of sea bass. That included cauliflower and a rice with yummy spices. Cute place in a cute part of town. Bartender was also very thorough in making sure our drinks were perfect. We would definitely go back. HIGHLY recommend this restaurant!

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  4. DEBORAH VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant treated us like royalty! The food was amazingly delicious and ambiance perfect. We had a very “hangry” 3 year old with us that lost it a little and they brought her fruit to snack on while we waited. Highly recommend. The place feels like home…they take such good care of you!

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  5. Gail VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland123 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and extensive menu. Will need to return!

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  6. Mark VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area223 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    it's been a few years since we've visited Black Olive. We were delighted that the experience remains an excellent one. If we were Baltimore residents, this would be a frequent dining destination. Recommended: Grilled scallop appetizer and grilled yellow fin tuna.

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  7. Karen VIP

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    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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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    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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  9. 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 on June 23, 2025
    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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  10. 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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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 3057 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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  3. Baltimore / Maryland
  4. Baltimore
  5. Fells Point

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 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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