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The Olive Tree Cafe, New York, NY

The Olive Tree Cafe

4.7 (270)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
117 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
Established 1969
Upstairs from the Comedy Cellar - Great food, great drinks, silent movies, chalkboard tables, GREAT FUN!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–1:15 am Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–2:45 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Greenwich Village
  • Cross street
    Minetta Lane
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A/C/E/B/D/F/M to W 4th St stop
  • Entertainment
    Live music every Friday evening from 10pm -2am
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch

What 270 people are saying

The Olive Tree Cafe 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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Olive Tree Cafe offers "excellent food and atmosphere" with attentive service and a lively vibe. It's a perfect spot for pre-show dining, especially with its proximity to the Comedy Cellar. The restaurant also boasts "amazing mocktails" and "reasonable prices," making it a "highly recommended" choice for visitors and locals alike.
270 Reviews
  1. Linda

    South Carolina1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently good food and service. Right above the Comedy Cellar.

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  2. Shannon A VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and atmosphere. The bartenders are very accommodating for people who do not drink & made amazing mocktails. Thanks!

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  3. Julie

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was on a work trip and we had dinner prior to a show. To be honest, one of my out of state coworkers thought it was a bit sketch and suggested we eat elsewhere but we didn’t have time. Once we got our food he admitted he was a bit hasty in his judgment. The food was absolutely amazing and the portions are huge. Highly recommend!

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  4. Eddie

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot to eat before we heady to comedy night. Our server Christopher was excellent highly recommend a visit👍

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  5. jean

    Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect spot for good food and comedy before or after!

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  6. Sara

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and excellent service! Some of the comedians who were doing their show ate there as well, so it was great to see them before they went on stage. Everyone was very nice, and it was a really great experience.

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  7. wendy VIP

    New York City69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is a very lively place with good food and nice servers.

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  8. Doug

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent way to cap an evening after the Comedy Cellar. Great food, nice atmosphere, just a cool place overall!

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  9. Caroline

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It is a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by. We were on holiday from the UK and it was a nice little extra that we found in the beautiful town of Laurel .

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  10. Dan

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service : server was attentive and helpful throughout the meal. Very cool to be at the restaurant and see the comedians in the back! Great food and ambiance. Highly recommend it

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The Olive Tree Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 270 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Olive Tree Cafe

117 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Minetta Lane
  • Neighborhood
    Greenwich Village
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–1:15 am Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–2:45 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Comfort Food, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A/C/E/B/D/F/M to W 4th St stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music every Friday evening from 10pm -2am
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch
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