Olive & Ira’s

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

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   scott

   Omaha2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was great as always, seemed a little short on staff but servers a bar staff worked hard and kept up well, A+.
   

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   Angie

   Omaha5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s was good! But very limited brunch menu option.
   

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   Jodi

   Omaha1 review

   3.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   This is very convenient if you are attending a show at the Orpheum. It is way overpriced for what you get. I have eated here several times for the convenience to the Orpheum and if I failed to get a reservation in the area before a show. They seem to struggle with servers and always seem to be a little short staffed. Recently we ordered the Salmon Crudite. It is listed for $16 on their website but it was $20 the night we ate there. It would have been overpriced at $16 so it was way overpriced for $20. Very small smoked salmon spread that basically you could buy at Trader Joe's. The smoked salmon was thin Lochs and enough for 2 of us to have one piece. Caeser salad with salmon was good. I had the Starry Night Speciality cocktail which was pretty typical price for the downtown area. It was a pretty cocktail and was very tasty. The decor of the room is really pretty but food is average and not worth the price!
   

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   Deborah VIP

   Omaha11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love dining here before attending a show at The Orpheum Theatre. This time was no exception. The food is great and the service wonderful! Our waiter Sam is incredible!
   

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   Carol

   Omaha20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was amazing! The bartender made an awesome tasty espresso martini. Our waiter was THE BEST!!
   

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   Dayna

   Omaha2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   It is a really nice setting. We enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. We had the dry rubbed wings for our appetizer. They were cooked nicely but lacked any flavor. For our main course we had a cheeseburger and a salad with salmon. The burger was prepared well but again lacked any flavor. The salad was a salad. It’s basically hotel/room service in a pretty setting. I always looked at menus before going out to eat. FYI!! The prices of the drinks did not match the price listed online. They were high for the type of restaurant and service.
   

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   Andrea VIP

   Las Vegas1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Overpriced, slow service. Waited almost 90 minutes for a mediocre salad. Wouldn’t go again.
   

   Olive & Ira’sResponded on February 26, 2025

   Thank you for sharing your feedback, and I’m really sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. Waiting that long for a salad is certainly unacceptable, and we understand how frustrating it must have been. We’ll be addressing the service speed to ensure this doesn’t happen again. Your feedback about the pricing is also valuable, and we’ll review our offerings to make sure we’re providing the best value. We’d love another chance to provide a better experience in the future.
   

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   Megan

   Omaha1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Went here for Valentine’s Day and thought it was okay. Our server Sam was AMAZING. He was attentive and so kind. I did not think the quality of the food or portions was worth $180. I wish we could have done the regular menu like other people were doing, but we didn’t know that was an option. I thought the ambience was going to be more dim and romantic, but it was so bright and loud in there. Overall, the service was great, but I would only come back to try the regular menu.
   

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   Olive & Ira’sResponded on February 26, 2025

   Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Sam provided exceptional service—he’s a real asset to our team. I’m sorry to hear the food and portion sizes didn’t feel like they were worth the price, and I completely understand how important it is for the atmosphere to match the occasion. I’ll make sure to pass along your comments about the lighting and ambiance to ensure we can make adjustments for a more intimate experience. We’d love to have you back to try our regular menu, and we’ll do everything we can to make your next visit more enjoyable.
   

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   Olivia

   Omaha2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   We went here for Valentines Day and the service was understandably slow but incredibly kind when he did check back up on us. Our issue was with the food. I ordered the Magnolia Power Salad but they brought me the Garden Salad (which is actually more of a Southwest salad) and on top of that, the meat on my salad was cold by the time it got to me. For a $32 salad I’d expect something more innovative than what I could get at McAllister‘s for $12. My boyfriend got the Alfredo pasta with shrimp and said it was decent in the moment but woke up in the night with stomach pain. The house Chardonnay tasted like it had been open for a while, heavy vinegar taste. For what we got, the price was outlandish. If you want a high quality meal, go to the Cottonwood Chophouse where you actually get what you pay for. Giving two stars because the building itself is beautiful and our server was very nice. 
   

   Olive & Ira’sResponded on February 26, 2025

   Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and I’m sorry to hear that your experience didn’t live up to expectations, especially on such a special occasion. I can completely understand your frustration with the salad mix-up and the cold meat—it’s definitely not the experience you should have for a $32 salad. I also regret hearing about the issue with the Alfredo pasta and the Chardonnay; that certainly doesn’t reflect the quality we strive to provide. We’ll make sure to address these issues with the kitchen and bar team to ensure they don’t happen again. I appreciate your kind words about the ambiance and the service, and I hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a better experience in the future.
   

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    Michelle

    Omaha3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Was an amazing romantic night. Sam was our guy and was funny and charming and made dinner special. Will be back.
    

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    Olive & Ira’sResponded on February 26, 2025

    Thank you for the 5 star review! We're always happy to hear about our guests experience when visiting Olive & Ira's. We will let Sam know he created a special night for you and your significant other. You can always request a certain server by name when you visit.
    

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