Olamaie

Review №1

Rating: 4

Date: 2 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Consistently excellent

Date: 5 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Perfection! Dietary restrictions: They are very knowledgeable. Let them know, maybe prior to your visit to help accommodate. Parking: It s Austin, TX. Just depends on when. If very busy time of year, or slower summer months.

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 3

Dinner at @olamaieaustin came with a few highlights and some low lights: - Heirloom tomato is no doubt the best dish of the night. The whipped butter milk perfectly balances the acidity of the last batch of summer tomatoes. Crispy furikake and poppy seed toppings bring out a burst of flavors and crisp! - Nothing remarkable with the oysters and calas - We found the acclaimed smoke cabbage hard to chew, yet the Chou Chou sauce elevates the entire dish. It reminds me of the flavor of shousibaocai - The rabbit meat is too salty to my taste. The whatever syrup they are using taste like artificial sweetener and kinda ruins the dish - The blackened dayboat fish is red snapper. Mushy, salty and fishy. We ended up enjoying the blue crab porridge more than the fish itself. - Well, the butter honey biscuit is worth the hype. Super crispy on the outside and extremely soft inside. I wouldn t expect less from a restaurant featuring southern food. In short, Olamaie serves okay southern food but it definitely does not live to expectation for a fine dining restaurant with Michelin trained chef. Btw, it s worth noting that they charge $8 per person cake cutting fee if you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary here and bringing your own cake. It s not unheard of, but it s usually a fixed fee of $10-15 in my past experience. It s kinda of outrageous if you think about all you paid for is for the servers to take out the cake. They didn t even cut it for us.

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Anniversary dinner at Olamaie was spectacular! Service was on point, food and cocktails were delicious. We particularly enjoyed the blue corn hush puppies, day-boat fish and pork chop with succotash. And can t forget the hummingbird cake! Also, they provided a few lovely touches for our special day including a complementary drink. 10/10, would visit again for a fancier occasion.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

We had the best time at Olamaie. The host staff was great, but our waiter Matthew B. was tops! Very friendly, but not cheesy over the top and very attentive. We had the chicken presse, rabbit roulade, the biscuit, and cheese grits, all very very good. But the smoked cabbage was the show stealer. If you make it here and dont have it youre doing yourself a disservice.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Wow, incredibly delicious food.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Great place. The food is too rich for my taste. But really good!

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Olamaie is a true gem! The service was incredible attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming. Every dish we tried was absolutely delicious, reflecting a perfect blend of Southern tradition and modern flair. The flavors were thoughtfully crafted, and each bite was a delight. The ambiance of the restaurant added to the overall experience, making it a memorable evening. I highly recommend Olamaie for anyone looking for outstanding food and top-notch service.

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

I ve never had a dining experience like this one! Everything here is AMAZING! Staff is great, vibe is super cozy!

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

Intimate bar and open kitchen space, allowing you to feel apart and immersed in the experience. Space does lead to some traffic jams however. Loved the hush puppies, cabbage, biscuits, dayboat fish, and chicken presse. Ratio of dish elements could be improved. Biscuits were smaller, ran out of that delicious sauce with the hush puppies, fish entree had too much rice , vis versa for the chicken - could have used more dumplings. Overall would recommend.

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 2

Dinner started off great. I prepaid for the chef tasting and opted for the wine pairing. My server was excellent and things were smooth sailing. Then the super salty rabbit dish happened. So much salt I couldn t eat it and my server noticed. He apologized and took it away. The beverage director Sam Favata soon returned to let me know they tried the the dish I sent back and it was to spec and that they wouldn t remake the dish so we would move on the Wagyu. No point to remake it since salty rabbit is I guess how they like it ? Zero attempt of service recovery or to provide an alternative solution. His delivery was super passive aggressive and unprofessional which made this an issue for me. I sat shocked at what just happened and how I was spoken too. I guess I m the problem? I then decided I did not wish to continue the meal and asked for the check. Sam appeared to then ask me what happened and to remind me he prides himself on service and that he didn t mean to deliver the message that way. This made it worse because he was again passive aggressive and telling me how great he usually is?! I asked to pay for my wine as the 200 I paid in advance with 20 percent tip was now a sunk cost. Sam appears and finally does service recovery and says they waived my wine. Which was fair since I wasn t going to eat 3 of the 6 courses. He then offered me a 100 dollar gift card to come back. I tried to decline as why would I come back? Why would I recommend this place? I left it at the table but took his card to remember his name. This ruined my last night in Austin. Sam really needs to read unreasonable hospitality from Will Guidara and learn how to engage guests. I feel bad for the Olamaie team as Sam ruined your restaurant for a customer and I ve already told all my food writer friends about it. Someone should think about if he is the right person to be the voice of the restaurant. One extra star goes to my server he was great. He saved this from being a 1 star review.

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 1

Outrageously expensive. Tiny portions. Terrible service. Will never return.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Wonderful food and exceptional service! Its all good but definitely didnt miss their famous buttermilk biscuits w/honey Butter!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Great experience!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

I dined here a couple weeks back, really cool experience. Our waitress was very responsive & gave really good recommendations and a whole run down on the menu. The ambience is very intimate and home-esque. The tables are close together but far enough to enjoy your own privacy. Everything about this establishment I adore. And then you have the best part which is the food. This menu is different, and I love different because nowadays here in Austin, when you go to restaurants, you get the same redundant stuff. But I love their menu selections. I got a smorgasbord of a bunch of different things because I couldn t make up my mind lol. My girlfriend and I started out with the oysters Rockefeller, which is a take on the classic dish and it was amazing. It was decadent. It was rich and it s like butter going down your Throat. We also got the hush puppies, which were a different style of hush puppies. Pretty sure they used blue cornmeal, which Really tied it all together and Set it apart from any other hush puppies that I ve ever had. Then for the main dish, we got the rabbit, which is Unheard of, but it was out of this world if I could put it Into words, I would say you get almost taste to Pork, but it was awesome. There was a Dijon purée on the bottom of the plate, which was not super Dijon heavy it was perfect. It was creamy you get a little bit of acid in there. It was to die for. We also got the American dayboat snapper which was so decadent I loved it. If you are looking for a Non-pretentious style of fine dining. this is the spot. I will be back and I look forward to trying everything else on the menu.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 2

Shared a table for 4 with my gf and another couple. Service was fine, but nothing spectacular. Our drinks were good. Appetizers were beef belly and oysters Rockefeller and both were 4/5. Entrees were day boat fish and rabbit and both were very dry. The other couple didnt even finish their pork chop or hush puppies. $550+ for a meal that was pretty underwhelming. Unfortunate because other reviews imply this place is amazing.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Everything was amazing but the cabbage was the unsuspecting winner

Date: 3 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 4

Our family had a wonderful family style dinner tonight. We started with shared appetizers, including Crudo, smoked eggplant that was delicious, blue corn hush puppies, and beef tartare. Everything was yummy. We shared main courses that included gumbo, shrimp and red rice, black and red snapper on North Carolina rice. Our sides were grits and biscuits. The biscuits were fabulous! They came with delicious honey butter. The grits were really interesting, less of a corn taste in a strong cheddar cheese taste with a Creme Brulé like crust on top. The service was wonderful. The setting, eating on many rooms of a large house was wonderful. We had a great time

Date: 3 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

I walked out of this restaurant with tears in my eyes. Ill be talking about this meal for years.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

One of the best dinners of my life. Every dish was on point and delicious. We watched Chef Amanda on Top Chef Milwaukee and are big fans, even bigger now!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 3

Over rated. Been to the restaurant 4-5 times over the years. Tonight s experience was subpar and I m being kind. Very very expensive pricing from food to drinks. Tired of hearing the labor card being thrown around when the food quality was at issue not the service. Alcohol is far to expensive across the board especially when one looks at the wine pricing strategy of this restaurant. Food simply was well below what should have come from the egos now in the restaurant.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 4

This is exceptionally fine dining restaurant. The waitress said Sunday will be her last day. Interesting how she is able to be employed at an elegant dining establishment and yet, was able to make unprofessional remarks about her pay to get higher tips

Date: 4 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Absolutely delicious food and drinks. As good as everything else was, though, we both left talking about the hush puppies.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 3

The service was excellent, attentive and knowledgeable. Unfortunately the food was really hit or miss. Im secretly hoping its because the chef took the long weekend off... The misses first: the blackened fish was served on a delicious crab rice bed, but the fish itself, a Texas Redfish, was overcooked and didnt make up for it in taste. Similar story with the rabbit, which was not in fact what you would call a roulade, but instead the compacted rabbit carnitas, for lack of a better word, were tasty but a bit dry. The grits were excessively salty. Now for the hits: biscuit and sorbet were both amazing. The biscuit reputation is well earned! We also had the tartare as an appetizer and it was very good.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Outstanding food and a really cool venue

Date: 4 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Truly Exceptional service, food, atmosphere. No notes! Keep doing what you re doing.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 4

Ok, its really good, especially if youre a foodie. But, the lengthy explanations about each dish are an appetite killer. I mean, a little is ok, but if my primary purpose is to eat a great meal, hearing about each menu item for a really, really long time will not make them taste better. I have to give it to the servers, they have a cultish admiration for the chef & the food. They are very attentive to the place settings and even send each dish to the table with a different server aligned in a precise order according to the dish being served. Even the tables are cleared & reset with reverence. I guess I just like my food served with a little less drama. Its kind of stressful to have to drum up the proper level of appreciation.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Wow.. amazing high end place .. First time there and I learned a lot of things that will help with a next visit..

Date: 4 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Ive been here several times and was never disappointed. Fantastic waitstaff with a great menu thats regularly updated. Wonderful location blocks from UT campus, as well.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Amazing!! Cant wait to visit Austin again and eat at Olamaie. Food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

One of the best restaurants in the country

Date: 4 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Wow, as a Top Chef Fan, I was excited about visiting because Chef Amanda is the chef de cuisine. What an amazing experience we had; Helen narrated the menu and guided us to amazing dishes - oysters Rockefeller, butter beans, hush puppies with onion dip and trout roe, and the most magical cabbage ever!!! The drinks , entrees and desserts were amazing . Chef Amanda took a photo with us and the restaurant manager, Jesse, was so awesome. Amazing food, service and ambiance. When I visit again , I will be back!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

What an amazing experience! All the staff was fantastic. The food has to be some of the best food Ive ever had. The Pork dish, the beef belly appetizer, the salad and the hummingbird cake were simply over the top. Wow!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Simply divine! Everything from the cocktails and dishes to the attentive waitstaff, even to the decorations was incredible. There wasnt a single thing I ate that I wouldnt recommend (and I ate a lot! ) I will definitely go back the next time Im in Austin. A big thank you to the whole team that made our dinner exceptional. Worth every penny!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

We had an absolutely fantastic dinner from cocktails to apertifs, every dish was exceptional and thoughtfully prepared. The duck was tender and flavourful and the biscuits reminded me of home.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 3

We had good french inspired food and the service personnel was nice. The menu mentions an employee wellness fee , but does not mention that it is 20%. So, with tax, employee wellness fee, and tip you pay 53% on top of what you order. A $200 check thus becomes a $306 bill. I would prefer that this is stated more clearly in the menu. Ideally, the restaurant should fold it already into the prices, so that it does not come as a surprise.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 3

Weve enjoyed lots of great restaurants here in Austin! Unfortunately we just found the exception that proves the rule. I assume for such a high end, well-reviewed, and pricey joint, something unusual happened. We waited for over an hour for our dinner at Olamaie. When I finally asked the waiter to just bring us our bill for the drinks wed enjoyed while waiting, they suddenly produced our dishes, all cold. Cold pork chops, cold grits (weirdly crusted, maybe would have been ok warm...), cold fish of the day, etc. All while maintaining the facade of professional concern. Edit: The general manager contacted us, and apologized. He made us whole -- I mentioned this was a pricey joint, right?--and we are very pleased with the customer service. Updating 1 star to 3.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 4

Amazing food and service. Quality and fresh food. The biscuits are to die for.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

The biscuits are to die for, and the day boat red snapper was our favorite item.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Well-trained staff, awesome food, sublime cocktails. Highly recommend.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

This is the second time Ive been to olamaie and its got to be the most overpriced restaurant in Austin I think the service was phenomenal and the overall atmosphere is great but the food does not live up to its price its overly rich and sometimes way too many ingredients trying way too hard it does have some really great notes but overall I cant highly recommend something thats too expensive and doesnt meet its value Wow I must have not been in a good place mentally when I reviewed last time. I can remember the time I was here it was definitely not in the relationship I am in now, who you are with who sees you, who loves you is everything the person that Im with all the food I get to try is beautiful and wonderful and exceptional Simply because of the person that I get to call my partner and my love. This was our first time together at Olamaie and the food was exceptional oysters Rockefeller, the really delicious hush puppies our cocktails were sensational, the Jefferson rice was shrimp was so good the texture is amazing and of course the biscuits are perfect. We really really loved it and cant wait to come back and enjoy it again thank you to the staff and the kitchen who put together a brilliant dinner for us thank you. Who you are with really does make all the difference in the world, you see the world brighter, more colorful more beautiful. Hope becomes a common feeling instead of despair. thank you my love for loving me and seeing me the way you do youve given me everything I need And so much more with you holding my hand I see the world so much better than I did before. Cant wait to come back to holiday just the 2 of us for another romantic evening I cant wait for all the honeymoons to come I cant wait to say of course. I love you To The Moon & Back in 5 steps more

Date: 6 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

An amazing dining experience and every bite that comes out of the kitchen is an absolute masterpiece. The biscuits, the salads, the main dishes, all of it. Must go! Vegetarian options: Amazing vegetarian options

Date: 6 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

This was truly one of the best dining experiences Ive ever had. Our server (Christiann) was incredible she was clearly passionate about Olamaie and it was contagious. We opted to dine family style and let our server pick the items she thought wed enjoy most and she nailed it! Everything was delicious, but of particular note: smoked cabbage, biscuits, dayboat fish and the grilled pork chop. The cocktails were creative and delicious. Ill be thinking about this meal for a long time!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

A fantastic experience all in all. Very nice service, tasty and interesting dishes and a nice Texan atmosphere. Portions are almost a bit too big. Good cocktails! When you are in Austin it s a must!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 1

Atmosphere: the restaurant is clean and laid out well. The only issue with the atmosphere is that it s way too loud , the sound travels in this place. The atmosphere is not terrible but also didn t feel upscale with all the noise. Food: for starters we orders crudo, cabbage, beans, broccoli and hush puppies. The crudo and broccoli were okay, the beans were mostly good. puppies seemed burned and hard to eat. Unfortunately everything was too salty for us but it was initially tolerable until the entrees came out. The snapper and pork were overcooked and too salty. The vegan gumbo was hard to judge because we could only taste salt. The biscuits were okay. Service: the waiters were initially very nice but never came by to ask if we liked the food. Eventually we told them that everything was too salty (none could finish our dishes) and the waiter got defensive about it. The best part of the entire experience is that the staff gave us a lot of water which helped with the salt. Our understanding was that this restaurant has a required tip that goes to an employee fund instead of directly to staff, this might be why the staff don t act as nice as usual restaurants. Overall I unfortunately wouldn t recommend this place. Vegetarian options: They have a few vegan and vegetarian items. They won t modify any non-veg items but do have one entree vegans can eat. Dietary restrictions: This restaurant won t make any changes to dishes, they refuse to simple requests such as don t put beef on the salad.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Wow. First time I have thought the food was special and amazing for a while. Everything was delicious. The butter bean appetizer as well as the cabbage appetizer were stars. I had the blackened fish (snapper) on risotto that was perfect. My wife had the lamb. Biscuits are absolutely worth it. Almost an afterthought, the cocktails and coffee were great too!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Always a wonderful experience dining here. Trust that you cannot order a bad thing on this menu and enjoy the experience. The staff is so attentive and will not steer you wrong.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Typical order (app, entree, dessert): ~$80 Same order on Valentine s Day: ~$150 Crazy price gouging on Valentine s Day for the exact same meal you could get on any other day. Lesson learned. Service and food was excellent.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

The Confit Lamb was amazing. Great wine list, if a little pricey. Great service as well. Reminds me of the old Marks American in Houston. Also very accommodating, taking us in as walk-ins with no delays. Will definitely return.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 3

This was our second visit to Olamaie. This time we decided to go with friends who we hadn t seen in a while and wanted to catch up with. Right off the bat, we felt rushed through our dinner. When our server came to us the second time to take our orders and we weren t ready yet, they stayed at our table and offered to help us with it. This might have been a genuine gesture, but looking at how we were asked to vacate our table after 2 hours because the next reservation was arriving, gives off a different vibe. Overall, the service was good, as was the food. However, as guests who are paying a good amount of money for this experience, we expected better treatment. The website and open table did not mention of a two hour limit- at least we couldn t find it. That being said, we understand that restaurants are businesses and a table can have multiple reservations in one night. From a high-end establishment, I d expect a more classy way of asking your guests to get out. Perhaps offer them to continue their conversation at the bar and to have a drink there. It would guarantee them feeling welcome and ensure that they return. I don t think we ll be coming back anytime soon.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

We went a couple weekends on the recommendation of a friend for a date night without the kids, and it was fabulous. The service was thoughtful & attentive, and the food was impeccable. Our high bar for biscuits was met, and a highlight for me was the crudo. In Texas, sometimes with really excellent food, the atmosphere can be a bit pretentious. Not the case here- it felt refined but relaxed. The bartender made my partner something off menu with whiskey that he raved about. Really made our night special, since nights without the kids are hard to come by for us. Our whole experience was wonderful, and looking forward to coming back as the menu changes.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Extraordinary experience. The food was incredibly creative, beautifully plated and so delicious. Service was thoughtful and engaging in just the right way. Cocktails were excellent and the wine list was solid. The overall experience was fantastic. Probably the best meal we had while visiting Austin. Also, get the biscuit. Even if you have had great biscuits, this one is particularly good. The green chili grits were amazing too.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Great fine dining/date night experience!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

This is a really special place. Everything is amazing

Date: 8 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Excellent service from Matty and Hannah at the bar!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Came for NYE for a party of 4. Since there were four first course options, we ordered one each and ate family style. Forget the names of the dishes but here it goes, a beef tartar, a sashimi fish, hush pupoies and braised cabbage. Really liked the dishes and the beef tartar was yummy with the beet crisps. They blend a sauce with it thats yummers. The braised cabbage was really yummy and perhaps my favorite of the four. The mains, we had pork, dayoak (?) fish w crab sauce, duck terrine, and gumbo. Pork dish had thick slices and was so tender but sadly not throughout. Some slices were a tad on the dry side. Fish dish was ok but that crab sauce.....oh my. I can eat this all day. Duck terrine was perhaps the crowd favorite in my party. Chicken sandwiched in duck breast cooked to perfection. Its like magic. The gumbo was ok. Oh, how can I forget to talk about their biscuits. Wow. Tender soft like bread in the center and flakyish that makes a biscuit a biscuit. That honey butter was perfect even if it wasnt sweet. Best biscuits I have ever had to date. Great job. If there was any feedback for the restaurant I could give would be that attention to comfort could be better. For instance, we shared our food family style which made the table quite crowded. At times, we had an empty plate and the servers just let it sit there so when mains came, I placed an empty plate after we had split the portions to the side of the table and it was never picked up even as the server came to severe other things. It made me think whether this was intentional? I asked the server to have it removed. It wasnt an issue and Im only writing to offer feedback. The table next to us spilled their water and I was surprised to see that none of the servers had tended to it. Perhaps no one saw it? The four guests at that table all worked to get their table dried for what appeared to be a good 5-10 minutes. My back was to the staff so I cant tell if anyone was able to witness what happened to react accordingly.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 3

Nice place nice staff, foods for us was so salty, first bite was delicious but the salt was too much and water could not help, we have not had time to stay more and have desert but we could not wait arrive home to have something sweet to help us wash that salt

Date: 9 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 2

The food and service are amazing. However, charging every customer a 20% fee so you can provide healthcare to your staff is a burden that is unfair to bestow on your customers who are already paying a premium for the food and drinks. We were charged $40 on top of food, tip and tax....its ridiculous! As much as we love the food, we will NOT be returning.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Absolute best service in the city, nothing else comes close. Food and drinks are out of this world, servings are huge unlike most other fine dining places. You won t leave hungry! Food : 5/5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

I cant recommend enough. Some of the best food and best atmosphere in Austin. Service is fantastic as well. 5 stars and 2 thumbs up.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Everything is the best thing youve ever put in your mouth.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

This is the most amazing meal Ive had in years hibiscus for so delicious I ordered four more to go home. We have the pork chop beans and rice and everything whats to die for

Date: 10 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Great food and cocktails. Even have good options for vegetarians. Good service without being overly pretentious. Pricey but well worth it.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the past few years.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 4

My favorite restaurant in Austin! It feels slightly upscale but not overly pretentious, and hits that sweet spot between comfort food and fine dining just right. Dining in the outdoors area is nice in a breezy afternoon as well. They also offer a selection of decent cocktails, even though I don t enjoy drinking.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Not a single bad thing on the menu after coming here on three separate occassions. Service is great and caring. Gives a little southern hospitality feel while still being right near downtown.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

The blackened fish was one of the best dishes I have ever had!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 3

Beautgreat staff , appetizers were really th nice but really fell down on the mains , I had a ribeye not cooked medium rare but not whining , but it was extremely grisly , ate about half of it because it was to tough to cut with a steak knife , apparently a on going problem because I saw one star reviews with the same complaint going back months . Duck was also a bit stringy but was told the flavor was good . The staff knew there was an issue and discounted the bill by 32.00 Making it 535.00 for 4 . I still left the staff a 150.00 tip because they did a good job but really $$$$$ For the quality of food . I will give it another shot but will not order a main but stick to starters and drinks

Date: 11 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Food is incredible. Upscale Southern comfort food. High quality ingredients made well. Their biscuits are the best we have ever tasted, make sure you order them. Parking: A few parking spots behind the building. There is also street parking.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Wow! Amazing service. Folks welcoming and the atmosphere was great. Not too loud. Good for an intimate dinner. Had the blackened red snapper in a crab sauce. It didn t look like much but was so delicious. Best thing I ve eaten in a while. Would definitely recommend. The biscuits are amazing also.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 1

Food was acceptable, but the room was VERY noisy and actually we could not chat. There was a table with 6 screaming guys who apparently were friends of the owner who did not anything to stop them. Water was falling down from the ceiling on our table, and we had to change it. The service has been very very slow. The tip was already included in the bill so we could not complain. Overall a very bad experience.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Food was amazing! Experience was incredible! I highly recommend Olamaie, especially for date night!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

This is one of only a handful of top rated restaurants in Austin and the surrounding areas that didnt disappoint me in some way. Everything we ate was fantastic and the staff was wonderful. They recommended sharing different meals, and I would recommend the same. Some of the food is really rich in a good way, but eating the entire thing might be too much, share, and enjoy something special together. If you go by yourself, Id recommend getting food that would be considered lighter on the palate.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

A gourmet menu without pretentiousness.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 4

Food (family style) was more about presentation and tasting. I wouldnt consider this as a meal. The service was very friendly and informative. Food

Date: 11 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 3

Beware, they add 20% to your total for employee wellness. I get the cause, but seems ironic/inauthentic when you serve a dayboat fish entree for $55+ and all appetizers are $20+.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 2

Date: 11 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Overall 5 star experience. I was super impressed with our waitress who, upon learning about my dietary restrictions, was able to list exactly what I should steer clear from on the menu! And the food......Oh. My. Gosh. Droolworthy!!! You cant go wrong with anything you order. Do not miss those biscuits and honey butter!!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Some of the best and courteous service weve had in Austin! Went for the collab Nixta x Olamaie, the food was incredible. Dont sleep on the whipped potatoes and biscuits from Olamaie!

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Such an amazing experience! 10/10 experience. The food was so fresh, unique, and high quality. The service was amazing. The atmosphere on the patio was cozy and inviting. Will definitely be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 1

Hit and Miss experience, and it is really unfortunate. I want to start by saying the wait staff was incredibly knowledgeable about the food and meals. 10/10 for wait staff. Attended birthday dinner for six with reservations at 745. Table was not ready until 815...previous party ran long. Um...thats your problem not mine. Ordered drinks while we waited the extra 30 minutes. Took maybe 15 min to come out. Asked for a Pisco sour after confirming they knew how to make it: they did not. There was no egg white, no real pisco or bitters. Get the out of here with that nonsense. Food: the good were biscuits, red fish, vegan Gumbo (I know, crazy), beef tartar, tomato, and pork, and cheesy grits. The not good: crudo fish was not delicate or thinly sliced. The blue corn hush puppies came out to our table almost black. I joked that if it was yellow corn Id be nervous. Well they were still completely overcooked and burned. White bean appetizer was absolutely flavorless and boring. The reason Im rating them a one is from the absolutely clueless and disconnected management. You make 6 people (3 couples) wait an extra 30 minutes for their reservation, which cost the table $30-40 in baby sitter fees, and you comp us a $14 carrot cake on a $630 check?! Are you for real?

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Fresh ingredients! Affordable and cozy restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

In a word - WOW :) From the moment we walked in w no reservation and were graciously seated at the bar; to the delightful conversation we shared w the incredible Ari; to each & every single bit of food and drink we consumed just pure class and elevation at every turn. (This place did not come up in any of my searches; my husband found it randomly as we were trying to stay close to Moody for a show this is a hidden gem!) Kudos to the whole staff for churning out a complete experience from start to finish!

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Best service. Ambiance, and menu. Oh the pork chop was out of this world. As were the biscuits. Elegant and fun!!

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Olamaie genuinely deserves them all.

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Really a wonderful dining experience. We were brought to this location as the guest to a company that had brought us into town for a meeting. Fresh takes on farm to table ideas, with really great flavor pairings. Wonderful craft made cocktails and the service staff was really impressive. Some of the atmosphere was added, most likely due to the company in which we were adjoined since it seemed they would frequent this place which we were able to benefit greatly. I look forward very much to going back when Im in Austin the next time. Vegetarian options: Highly recommend the smoked eggplant options. The flavors are very complex and it was hard to tell to believe that it was truly a vegetarian dish.

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Great, southern influenced, food paired with great service and atmosphere

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

In this 61 years, there have been a few dining experiences that shift the paradigm of a food family. I grew up in the south and love southern cooking and have been to many places that claim to be upscale type of southern cuisine. Olamaie was a game changer. We did not even take pictures because we did not want to trivialize the experience. We started with an an heirloom tomato version of a caprasi salad with a whipped version of mozzarella with a blend of olive oil and balsamic that had a hint of a kick with crispy crumbles of their biscuits, which are special. The service was on point through the evening. Great suggestions for pairings. The butter poached shrimp were the best ever and I have lived on or near the gulf most of my life. Perhaps the blue corn hush puppies with carnalized onion dip with salmon caviar are the best thing in the world, especially dipped in the caprasi dressing. As a celebration of my birthday, they brought an ice cream sandwich with a pecan lace cookie as the top and bottom layers. We go to Austin frequently, this is now the top of the list.

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Wonderful!

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Perfect experience. The Hopi blue corn hush puppies were excellent. The red rice was also very good. Service was perfect.

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Probably the best meal I ve had in Austin

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Overall great experience; food options were great and service was outstanding.

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Outstanding service, everyone worked as a team to make our experience beautiful. Definitely don t skip the cherry cobbler. The food was delicious. 10 out of 10 would recommend also super close to the Moody Center if you re going to a Show afterwards. They made my birthday very special and made me a card too! Loved it.

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Had a great time dining with the last night. Service is impeccable.

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Outstanding food - some of the best we ve had in Austin. Mains are on the larger side so recommend splitting one and doing a mix of starters and sides.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Tremendous food, fantastic atmosphere and service! One of my favorite all time Austin meals here.

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Great service and amazing food. I went here for my birthday, we got two cocktails and they were excellent. The food was really really good and the service was outstanding.

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Wow, the biscuits!

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 1

This place was extremely pricey for the food quality we got. Our entrées were exceedingly salty, almost as if they were accidentally salted twice. It was so bad that my partner vomited as soon as we left the place. At least, the drinks were decent. However, that does not justify our $200+ bill. This place left a horrible taste on our mouths (pun intended) and we will not be returning.

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Best biscuit I have ever eaten in my entire life. Also a fantastic peach cobbler.

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Great vegan options! The smoked cabbage had an interesting flavor and was unlike any cabbage dish I ve had before. The service was great and the servers answered all my questions well. Dietary restrictions: Vegan

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

One of the finest dining experiences in Austin. Superb food, drink and hospitality.

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Elegantly executed dishes. Try the vesper-inspired martini! It s a beautiful rich cocktail that sets up the dinner beautifully. The beef tartar was perfectly balanced as were the mains, but what really stood out was the dessert. I will preface this by saying neither of us are dessert people and we typically skip it altogether, but the peach cobbler with passion fruit semifredo was ethereal. We ve never in our life loved a dessert as much as this. Regardless of whether you think you like dessert or not, you cannot miss this when dining there. It is magical.

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Olamaie is an amazing dinner experience. We sat at the bar and received some of the best and most memorable service from Sam the bar manager. They were attentive and friendly and made the dining experience a 10/10. Every dish was beautiful and delicious! If you don t see a cocktail you want on the menu they ll make you something custom. Sam was able to craft a delicious whiskey sour and old fashioned for us. I ll definitely be bringing friends and visitors here, can t wait to come back.

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

This place is great- reminds me of houston restaurants... love the vibe, music, service, and food. Highly recommend. Good date or group spot. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Love the whole vibe of the restaurant. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. Best pork chop I ve ever had in my life!

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Amazing food and service, only area for improvement - super loud, not a great spot to have a conversation.

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Great spot for fine dining. Get the biscuits.

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

If I had the capacity to give it a Michelin star I would. My fiancé s pork chop was out of this world. And the duck was fantastic. I didn t know a biscuit could be excellent and the service was immediate and a team effort.

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 4

The service was excellent. The biscuit was scrumptious. Butter beans were very good. The cabbage dish was unique and very enjoyable. The gumbo was good, but not our favorite item. Not much of a selection for vegetarian s.

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

This was by far one of my best dinners in Texas, and became one of my favorite restaurants. Food was outstanding and service was excellent. Food

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Great dining experience. Had reservations at the bar, both bartenders were friendly and talkative. Food was excellent. The smoked cabbage was crazy good, like better than cabbage should taste. We also enjoyed the gumbo and blackened grouper. Great cocktails too.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Had a wonderful time here--The food and service were both spectacular. Our waiter Graham was amazing, and provided 5-star service--He knew every ingredient of every dish, and was super helpful in guiding us through the menu our order to ensure we got the most out of dinner. The hush puppies were delicious, the entrees (Pork Chop & Dayboat fish) were perfectly prepared, the biscuits were worth the trip to Austin, and the Grapefruit ice cream was a perfect finish to the meal--I highly recommend this restaurant!

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

As one of my first meals in Austin, it was a double edged sword. I had the best pork chop of my life here, the environment was amazing, and everyone working there was fantastic. The downside: I don t know where else to go that will compare. Thank you for an amazing dinner, I will be back

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Lovely dining experience and delicious food

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 1

Flies inside, really!!!? And this unshaven guy/trans with unwashed curly hair, no so friendly... Jess? I believe was the name, if I was informed correctly. Food : 3/5

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

This is a hidden gem. I say hidden because it does not have the appearance of a restaurant from the outside. Inside, it s quite amazing. The staff is amazing, the knowledge of the menu they have, and the wine pairings are top notch. The menu is quite interesting and creative. Everything we had was good. We had the beef tartare, the cabbage, the pork chops, we had two desserts, don t judge us! We had the carrot cake and the hot fudge sundae. They put star anise in the hot fudge sundae, and it was quite amazing! Definitely a place to try and go back to.

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

What an incredible menu at olamaie, we went for the first time and it quite a stand out spot. Service was also immaculate!

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Best Pork Chop in town!!

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Love this place, perfect for celebrations. The service is always friendly and knowledgeable and passionate. The food is delicious, and I appreciate the rotating menus. My only complaint is that is gets a bit warm and stuffy inside, which isnt very pleasant. Parking: A small free parking lot, paid parking on street

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Very nice food

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

What a fabulous meal! Flavorful dishes, cocktails were balanced, and the service is attentive without ever making us feel rushed. Such a great venue in a historic home. Highly recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

The entire atmosphere was so professional and welcoming. The entire staff took it upon themselves to make sure that we had an amazing experience. Between describing every plate to the single ingredient and providing clean utensils between courses, the staff went above and beyond. The main attraction was the food though!! Every bite was full of flavor and sent us on a journey!! I cant explain how delicious everything was.

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Olamaie was a great place to spend a date night. Excellent food, impeccable service, creative desserts. We highly recommend this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Beautiful night for dining outside the food was amazing. This chef deserves a Michelin star for creativity and delicious taste combinations! Everything was terrific, but do try the smoked cabbage, the hush puppies, the beef belly and, for dessert, the grapefruit mousse.

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

What a great meal! Really innovative food. I had flavor and texture combinations that blew my mind. Ill be thinking about this food for a long time. Such great work by the team there.

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 3

Disappointing. A mistake. We love eating outside in Austin. We had to try this place. We made a reservation three weeks in advance. Wow, it had so many good reviews. Disappointing. Let s start with the good. The place is really nice, cozy. Good ambience, not noisy. Nice enjoyable art on the walls (few restaurants do that!). Service was very good. Parking was easy. Now let s move to the food. The hushpuppies were burned, flavorless and dry. Have the ones at Long John s Silver instead. As main entrée I ordered the duck and my wife ordered the lamb. The duck was too salty and with little flavor. The lamb was ok. The lamb and the side muffin would be the only things I d recommend if you have to go to this restaurant. We finished our food and prefer not to try the desserts. Let me mention the wine. We ordered a bottle of Nicolaus Reau 2018. They brought a year 2021 instead, without mentioning it. That was deceiving, we got no apology. Anyways. About pricing. The problem with Olamaie is not price. The problem is that there s a gap between their food quality and their prices. In summary, the place and the personnel are very good, but the owner should just be fair to their staff and transfer the place to someone who can do a better job at the kitchen.

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Amazing. The staff are so friendly and everything we tasted was so flavorful. Definitely try the biscuits, blue corn hush puppies and blackened fish.

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

The portion size for the pork chops was a bit insane but no less delicious!

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 4

The food was excellent and the service outstanding. The lack of vegan options was disappointing.

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Phenomenal service paired with out of this world food!

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 4

Excellent

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

A++ service and food. Go make a resy right now.

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Good service

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Outstanding meal and service. Smoked cabbage, crudo, and tartare were great starters. Cheese grits and biscuits were also great. Duck, gumbo, pork chop, and wagyu were all awesome. Deserts were great, only complaint was too much cardamom in the sundae. Highly recommend. On my short list for best Austin restaurants.

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Go. It should be that simple. I was able to sit at the bar and for my first stop in Austin it did not disappoint. The hospitality was incredible and somehow the food and cocktails were better. Everything was above and beyond. I was on my own but I enjoyed the crude (fresh and the perfect salty bite kept you going back for more), the side of green chili grits and then the best biscuit I ve ever had. It will ruin biscuits for you and you won t be upset about it. It s no in the downtown area but it s worth it, close enough that you can check out the capital building as well. Thanks for the amazing service and food Monday night! Will be back and absolutely recommend to anyone in Austin.

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

I would give this place one Michelin star if I could. What a joy of tastes. I highly recommend basically everything. But to help, I had three dishes. The butter beans balanced the density of the beans with the creaminess of the butter. The result is an elevated take on Southern butter beans that I could have eaten all day. The sourdough was presented as a cracker much like how I would sometimes use a saltine on a bean soup. With the lighter crunch I get the right slight texture change to go with the butter beans. The tiny Tabasco bottle was an excellent touch. Normally I see hot sauce and douse the bean dish in it. By going small, the chef forces me to first and often eat the beans on their own. This I end up learning: good bean dishes you want to dash hot sauce on the spoon, not in the bowl. Excellent. The red rice and gulf shrimp had excellent shrimp but the star to me is the sofrito. I want to learn how to make sofrito as a result of this dish as it made red rice the absolute star. Tangy, salty, garlicky, peppery, herby, my goodness. What a way to take red rice, usually the Robin to shrimp, to the level of Batman. The third dish is the best lamb dish in Austin. The curried lamb terrine is tremendous. Like I had to finish even though I was full tremendous. The jerk came through in exactly the right amount: strong but not burning, spicy but not dominant, tasty but not deadening. As a result I could taste the lamb too and oh wow. Lamb neck confit is so tender and flavorful. Working that with curry meant the curry tasted better (b/c oil) and the meat tasted better (meaty but not gamey). To top it off with peppers and beans instead of a starch meant your pause bites were a healthy dose of texture change. The best dish I had and far and away the best lamb in Austin. We came here after a conference and Olamaie is on a non-descript street in a gap between campus and downtown. I knew it was a restaurant because it was the only place up and down that had valet. Walking up the ramp to Olamaie is a physical transport to a wonderful place. The service was so attentive and the atmosphere so pretty. Like I said at the top, Amanda Turner and this crew deserve a Michelin star for being this good Kid-friendliness: Kids seem welcome but I didnt see any. I think kids would be bored. Wheelchair accessibility: Theres a ramp and the space itself is large.

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Let me tell you about the meat rollercoaster Gulf Crudo - aka ham sushi, aka squash perfection, aka the tyrant of tuna. This was a remarkable balance of acid, fat, salt, and squash. I can t speak highly enough of how much the bite was delightful. Steak tartare - I have been asleep at the wheel on Texas wagyu - more on this later. The sous vide egg yolk is how yolks should be. If you ve never had yolk jam, you ve got time (and you can have it here). THE PORK CHOP - Best. Ever. Full. Stop. I mentioned acid, fat, salt earlier. I aspire to make pork like this: I want to show everyone I know what a good chop can be. This is the model. Wagyu Ribeye - I ve had probably every kind of wagyu (snow beef excluded), and not only did the chef EXECUTE (my plate wasn t hot, it was perfect) but the cut of beef was magnificent. Look at my reviews- I might as well be James Beard re-incarnated, this steak was out of this world. Lastly : I m not a biscuit person. But. Wow. I think I know what you did, but it doesn t matter, it s this biscuit that is making me re-evaluate my stance on fluffy yet crusty bois. To end the meal : we are dessert people. I couldn t. I wanted to; and it sure I ll regret it, but wow. Kudos chef, can t wait to read more about you.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Great food, great service and a nice ambience. Unique takes on dishes. A tad over salted, both rice dishes, but still great.

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Good food, biscuits, and service

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

11/10 cannot go wrong. Smoked cabbage is unreal and the blackened redfish as good or better than the best of New Orleans. Service staff is top tier.

Date: a year ago