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The Olive Room, Port Washington, NY

The Olive Room

4.7
4.7
78 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Located in the heart of Port Washington, The Olive Room is the perfect meeting pointe and serves Modern Mediterranean inspired small plates, fine wine, and handcrafted cocktails.

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2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 3 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, European, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (516) 734-5612
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Available for private events; please call for details.

What 78 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Long Island / Hamptons

    Mediterranean

78 Reviews
  1. Deborah

    New York Area

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Olive Room continues to be a gem of a restaurant. Food is consistently great and plentiful. And Joseph and his staff are amazing.

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  2. RitaS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great and unique dishes. Lots of food for “small plates.” Excellent and friendly servers. This is the second time I’ve been here and it certainly won’t be the last.

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  3. Port11050

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food , drinks and service was great. Will be coming back to this little gem on Main Street.

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  4. FKCM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very enjoyable spot, efficient and welcoming staff, excellent food and wine.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was superb and fresh. Cocktail was excellent. Service was attentive and timely.

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  6. LenR

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful little restaurant tucked away on Main Street in Port Washington. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is delicious. So far, have tried the Loaded Humus, the Warm Goat Cheese Dip, The Fig & Prosciutto Flat Bread, and the Grilled Monkfish Skewers. All outstanding. Look forward to going back with friends.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love this cozy spot in Port Washington. We enjoy the food and ambiance. Wait staff is always professional. Menu is somewhat limited in terms of lack of seasonal change but regardless we always have a great time!

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  8. DebbieF

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best new find in Port Washington! Amazing food, great service and just lovely, especially the wine tasting options from around the world! Perfect night!

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  9. RoberttheBruce

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food is excellent and the owner is very friendly. It's fun to sample the different small plates - a group of about 4 makes it possible to share a lot of them - they are all delicious.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always consistently Fantastic Food & Service. Love it at the Olive Room

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  11. greeny

    Atlantic City

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Small restaurant, small plates were very good but service was a little slow and not attentive to our table.

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  12. AmyL

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding and our server was exceptional. She was running the full front of house and did not skip a beat. Really enjoyed our experience. We will be back.

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  13. Deborah

    New York Area

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience3
    Food is always great. Unfortunately, they were understaffed on this particular night and there was only one server in this very popular restaurant, and she desperately needed help on the floor.

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  14. alisas

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great addition to our town. Interesting and varied food options of small plates that encourages tasting! Meats, cheeses and vegetarian options all very yummy. A cool fresh space with a warm vibe. Loved and can’t wait to go back.

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  15. RobertM

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First visit. Early dinner, chosen for a low noise level, which did not disappoint. Small plates were delicious, with ample portion sizes. Service was prompt and helpful. Ambience was a bit austere and cluttered. Beverage pricing was on the high side, which contributed to value rating. Will definitely return on a special occasion.

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  16. NYCVisitor

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Delicious food and yummy cocktails. We went on a Monday night and I think they may have benefitted from an additional staff member but our server was doing a good job given that he had to manage the entire front of the house alone.

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  17. MichaelG

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was very good, the restaurant is small so it was a little loud but definitely worth trying.

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  18. MariaG

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a find!!! Reminds me of my old fave restaurant in NYC (Alta). Great tapas and the food was amazing. Service was equal! Can’t wait to go back.

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  19. PatrickB

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and plentiful portions! Everything we ate was fantastic.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    166 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    166 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best tapas place around we can't wait to go back again

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  21. PWFoodie

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    I love this type of dining experience and wanted to be wowed by each dish we tried, and although good overall, we felt each dish was lacking in some way. The fried artichokes are yummy, but should be in the shareable section, we had to bring 1/2 home and they didn’t include the dipping sauce in our doggy bag. There was too much fig jam on the flatbread, the cod croquettes would be better as 3 smaller croquettes for a better filling to crunchy outside ratio, the tuna is excellent as are the lamb meatballs. And the wines, an intriguing selection, but prices for a 3 oz pour should be 50% of a 6 oz pour, not 60%. The service was good, the dishes came out at a decent pace, though I might have sent them in a different order. Overall, an expensive dinner for two that left us slightly underwhelmed.

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  22. JulieL

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We started with the loaded hummus which was great, but really a lot for two people. The pita was thick and different from other pitas we've had. Interesting selection of small plates which we shared. We had gyro sliders, gnocchi with shrimp, bacon wrapped dates, and lamb meatballs with sweet sliced cucumbers. Everything had a lot of cheese. All were delicious. We probably should have just ordered 3 small plates and that would have been plenty. We could have done without the gyros which were nothing special. My husband had the Croatian beer which he loved. I had the "orange" wine which was ok. Try to avoid the table for two by the bathroom as the door hits the back of one of the chairs if people aren't careful.

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  23. NanK

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food and super friendly staff. Small place in town that we decided to try. We will def be coming back.

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  24. IGMC

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stumbled upon this hidden gem and I'm so glad I did! The menu had a lot of options so I followed the waitress' recommendations and everything was soooo good. We ordered a bunch of different plates to share and couldn't believe how each dish was executed perfectly. Service was friendly and quick.l Already looking forward to go back to the Olive Room, delicious!

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  25. lapathome

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a fantastic experience. It was a Wednesday night so a bit quiet compared to a weekend night which was perfect. Food was OMG outstanding. Best grilled octopus I’ve ever had! Lamb meatballs were exquisite as were the lamb chops. We also had a sausage type dish the was off the charts. Very authentic!!!!!! Very delicious. Drinks didn’t disappoint either. It’s our new go to.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Olive Room is a true gem of a restaurant that I recently had the pleasure of dining at. Everything about the experience was exceptional, from the stylish and inviting decor to the knowledgeable and attentive staff. The food was simply amazing, with dishes like the perfectly cooked lamb chops, crispy fried artichoke, delicate lamb prosciutto, and delicious flatbread pizza all standing out. But perhaps the real star of the show was the flight of wine selection, which was expertly curated and perfectly complemented the flavors of the food. Overall, I cannot recommend The Olive Room highly enough – it truly is a must-visit for anyone who loves exceptional food and drink.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Last weekend, I met my dear friend on Mother's Day for brunch. We really enjoyed ourselves. Service and food were outstanding!!

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  28. Jenniferk

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Absolutely awful. The service was terrible. They brought sides of fries when we were eating the appetizer. My daughters chicken was so over fried that it was inedible. The Belgium waffles were deep-fried (?), hard as a rock and no fresh. They forgot the bread for the charcuterie board. The charcuterie plate so horrible with things just thrown on the dish. Coffee was $6 a cup. No one came by to check on us except when we were eating and they wanted our dishes back. We had to say no thanks twice so that we could finish eating. The place was empty on Mother’s Day. The waiter was disgruntled to make my child an iced decaf coffee. We had to ask for more coffee because they don’t come by the table. The back door to the restaurant was wide open (in the kitchen) with no screen. I am so sorry we selected this restaurant for Mother’s Day. They are not ready for customers.

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  29. Deborah

    New York Area

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    This was our first time there on a Saturday night vs. weekday. The place was packed, yet the food remained consistently outstanding, and the kitchen kept up with the demand.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Delish food, 5 star service! Food portions need to be bigger. The tuna on seaweed salad was amazing but was the size of an appetizer.

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  31. tracyb

    New Orleans

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delicious evening- thanks so much!!! The food was great and the portions were good even though they were called small plates. Loved the service and the whole restaurant vibe. We will definitely be back.

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  32. MaryM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about our dinner was GREAT!The food was wonderful and the waitress was attentive!

    1 person found this helpful

  33. debraF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We tried the wine flight - they came out all together, the 2 reds were much better than the white. We Then ordered the charcuterie board with 2 items: manchego & smoked prosciutto. They both were so delicious & were complimented with fig spread, apricots & olives. Very good! My only complaint was the bread was a little stale. Entrees were the black ink pasta with seafood & the ahi tuna. The tuna was good, the pasta was phenomenal! Dessert was terracota & black mousse - so very, very delicious and decadent! Service was attentive yet not too overbearing…. Perfect!

    1 person found this helpful

  34. GreatNeckDoctorCouple

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time. Late in a Saturday night. The felafel was amazing!

    1 person found this helpful

  35. Baldo

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    Mediocre food and presentation. Lacked flavor Dull atmosphere and basic overall. Wine selection is decent.

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  36. LillyG

    New York Area

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was excellent. The service not so much. One item was not served and when we reminded the server, he could have been more gracious. We decided to order more and we had a hard time getting the attention of wait staff. They seemed overwhelmed.

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  37. DebbieD

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant is loud but the food and service were great

    1 person found this helpful

  38. MartiniGirl

    New York Area

    102 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved this place. We shared a salad and several tapas. Our only disappointment was the price of the Pellegrino. We have never paid that much for Pellegrino. Service was great, as was the food. Just reduced your price of the sparking water.

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  39. CaitlinF

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was lovely at The Olive Room. Great Croatian wine and incredible tapas. Highlights were the octopus and falafel.

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  40. Antonella

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you're looking for a restaurant that offers great small plates and cocktails, then look no further than this gem. I've been several times now, and each visit has been perfect. The small plates combinations are a standout, offering a variety of flavors and textures that are sure to please any palate. And the cocktails are expertly crafted that make them a true pleasure to sip on. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it the perfect spot for a date night or a night out with friends. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a delicious meal and great drinks in a relaxed setting.

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FAQs

The Olive Room is rated 4.7 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The Olive Room

172 Main St, Port Washington, NY 11050-3212

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Port Washington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, European, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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