The Black Olive

814 South Bond Street BaltimoreMD21231
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The Black Olive Restaurant sits in quaint elegance on the cobblestone section of Bond Street in old Fells Point, and though the restaurant itself is twenty years old, the spirit from which it springs holds a story that stretches through multiple generations.
by yasabe on March 21, 2019 from yasabe

Tips

The Extras: Your server will fillet whole fish for you at the table and can even show you how to do it yourself for next time.
by ezlocal on April 19, 2013 from ezlocal
What to Drink: If you're able to bypass the wine list, try the light, refreshing ice tea. Herbs imported from Greece put a unique, tasty spin on the classic beverage.
by ezlocal on April 19, 2013 from ezlocal

Editorial Reviews

The Black Olive Restaurant Review:
Take your waiter up on his invitation to join him in the kitchen for a view of the day's catch. Will it be the rockfish for you this evening? Or the dorade royale, or perhaps the barbouni, the only fish the ancients deemed acceptable as a sacrifice to the gods? Whatever your pleasure, it will soon arrive, burnished by the grill and garnished with little more than a hint of olive oil, a squeeze...
by gayot on August 01, 2015 from gayot
"Swimmingly fresh" fish is whisked from the ice display to be "prepared simply and beautifully" in the "delectable Greek style" before being filleted tableside at this "authentic" Fells Point Hellenic seafood specialist; "knowledgeable" servers and an "elegant, relaxed atmosphere" help make it a "perennial favorite" for those "willing to pay" the "heavy price tag"; P.S. nearby Olive Room has...
by zagat on November 26, 2013 from zagat
Take your waiter up on his invitation to join him in the kitchen for a view of the day's catch. That way you can see for yourself how bright-eyed and glossy those fish really are. Will it be the pompano for you this evening? Or the… Read More
by ezlocal on April 19, 2013 from ezlocal
One of the most visually stunning restaurants that your Kenneth Cole's will ever stride into. Brick lattice wine racks, hand-stitched linen tablecloths, rich corinthian leather (In the Bentley out front), atmospheric dulcet sounds accompany Greek starter standards such as Tzatziki, Hummus, and Grilled Sardines in Grape Leaves. Masterfully complimenting the...
by blackbookmag on September 15, 2011 from blackbookmag

Information from the business

A classic Greek Psarotaverna (fish tavern) set in the charming Fell's Point historic district since 1997. Serving world class seafood and Greek specialties using the finest organic ingredients. Specializing in whole fish filleted table side. Extensive wine list selections and private wine cellar dining to complement the bold flavors of Executive chef Pauline Spiliadis who bakes the best bread...
by yellowpages on March 16, 2016 from yellowpages