Evil olive has the best food and environment. Be sure to show up for trivia on tuesdays, it's a blast!

Ordered the Mushroom Swiss Burger then an Espresso Martini. Both were amazing. Actually, the best MSBurger and espresso martini I've had. The service and live music was also great. read more

2nd visit to Evil Olive and cocktails were unique and strong. We also tried the food this time and my grilled cheese w/onion rings and my husband's hamburger w/fries were so delicious. Customer service was exceptional and we enjoyed sitting outside before the heat arrives in SA. The prices are also wonderful for the quality of the food & drinks. Glad we found our local neighborhood bar! read more

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This place will rip you off! I paid Cash. CASH! For my bill and I still got charged for $18+ on my card. They put a charge on your card when ordering drinks without telling you but when you pay cash they don't tell you about the "hold charge" of said $18+! When I called them about it they tell you "oh, it's a charge when you order drinks but we'll return the charge to your bank". I waited a whole week and nothing. I just called and they're voicemail "is full and cannot take ant message". How fucking convenient!! I've been there many times and I normally pay with my credit card. I don't think I'll spend my $$ there anymore. Pathetic!! read more

Came here for trivia Tuesday's and stayed for the vibes! Our server, Kobi, was amazing, would definitely come back!

Calling all Saints fans!!! Evil Olive is the place to be on Saints game day! They have raffles, a DJ and hookah to set the vibe right during the game. Service was good, considering the place was filled with people and very busy. I ordered a buffalo chicken wrap, which was pretty good! read more

Evil Olive - Lounges Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Evil Olive is one of my wife's favorite bars, her and her work friends pick this place nine times out of 10. The bartenders are very friendly knowledgeable. The the food is also good. I suggest trying a hamburger or even fried cheese. If you need a quick place to drop in and have a beer or an old-fashioned, this is our spot. read more

Second time here. Drinks are very good and they have friendly bartenders. Seems lk an older crowd that comes but it's a vibe. read more

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Not sure what happened to my original review. But this place continues to amaze me. They serve chicken fried steak to fish and chips to everything in-between. I've had great white Russians and old fashioneds here. Sometimes these drinks can be hard to come by made correctly. My chicken tenders were delicious. I haven't tried many other food items yet. They have karaoke on Wednesdays and Thursdays and the rotation is great. They also sometimes play Singo. I had fun guessing the song titles when they play the music. I've also been during live music nights and the bands I've seen have been pretty decent. I'm really impressed by the wide variety of food, drinks and activities at this spot. It's mostly casual attire to business casual. There is a decent amount of seating though best to arrive before 9pm for a good spot. The patio is nice as well. I've really enjoyed service from Celeste, Kelly and Rene. These are the main ones who've helped me with fast, friendly service. read more

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My friend and I went for drinks and met the bartender, Derek. He was a great server. Upon sitting down at the bar, the patron next to us immediately started chatting, before the bartender approached us. Once Derek took our order, he politely asked us to move to another part of the bar. He later advised the patron we sat next to, although harmless and kind, tends to unintentionally bother his guests with oversharing. It was relieving for me because I tend to be polite and have a hard time finding my way out of conversations. The place was lowly lit, the music was just the right volume, where you could still talk without screaming. There wasn't too many people where the waits were long or service lacked. Reddit claims this bar is a swingers bar, whether that might be true for some, my friend and I weren't approached. I felt comfortable and very welcomed by Derek. I'd go back just to chat with him! Thank you, Derek. Good service in this day and age is rare! read more

Very friendly staff, tasty food and drinks. They had karaoke which was fun Their espresso martinis are some of the best I've had.

I think the food was really great and the highest point of the night. The chicken was hot, crispy, crunchy, seasoned. The fries and tots were fresh, hot and delicious. Even the ranch tasted homemade. The menu is great IMO, I love the customizable options you can add to the sides. I would come back and try more of it. I'd say the place itself caters to a lively older/adult crowd of regulars. You're gonna hear some classic music and good vocals on karaoke night. They hired an enthusiastic and fun DJ. Lots of colorful lighting, basic high tops and tables, just comfortable and simple. Was a little let down that the service didn't care to cater much to us even after expressing it was our first time in. They were nice and competent just not overly warm or welcoming. Finally, the drinks were probably the true disappointment. They were very watered down/weak. And for the cost? I truly have a strong suspicion that there was no alcohol. My boyfriend even ordered a double after being disappointed with his first drink, and it just further solidified the lack of alcohol. We decided to just enjoy our meal and then head to our usual bar after. Overall, I'd say eat here for lunch or Happy Hour so you're paying a more fair price for the drinks, as opposed to dinner- like we did. read more

Evil Olive - Chicken tenders basket on the right, chicken wrap and "tricked out" tater tots on the left. Drinks; Moscow mule, Washington apple. - Lounges Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Kobie and the entire staff rock , customer service is out of this world highly recommend this establishment

Who doesn't love a good dive bar! we've been coming to evil Olive for more than a few years now and have a great time every single time. We've gotten to know a lot of the servers and the bartenders. They are all simply just amazing. We have the best time and we'll always come back to evil Olive. I do wish they still had live band karaoke, because that was the ultimate best! read more

Evil Olive - A pic of my friend who KILLS it at EO!!! - Lounges Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I went to watch the Cowboy game and had lunch and drinks. My bartender was Kobi. The service was prompt, and I was greeted with a warm smile and excellent service. EO has good food, reasonably priced drinks and a friendly crowd. I highly recommend EO and ask for Kobi!! read more

First time at Evil Olive. Went for Happy Hour. Drinks and food excellent. Service was outstanding. Would recommend and will come back.

Cool place, great vibe but I was pissed, when I got there i bought 2 beers and 1 shot , after that the bartender refused to serve me because I bought those 3 drinks within 1 hour, felt super disappointed and disrespected whats worse was i only had 1 beer and the other beer and shot was for a buddy so we left and went to a better bar read more

We found a hidden gem in visiting @evilolive_sa yesterday. Had great service, great food and drinks and great value! When I was searching on Yelp for restaurants with fish and chips, Evil Olive was among the ones with mention of fish and chips. We thought to try it. Dad and I shared a plate and my husband had his own plate. For $11.75, you get 4 pieces of fish! Since we ordered the entrée, adding a side salad was an extra $1! Drinks were all $1 off. Our margarita and well vodka drink were so reasonable. The only slight miss was the fried mushrooms. A bit too much batter there but the gravy was good. We enjoyed the outdoor seating. Kelly and Lisa were great servers. We'll surely be back. My husband wants to try their gator sandwich. read more

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Great neighborhood sports bar! Extremely nice bartenders and regulars. They make a good burger too. read more

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Usually love going to hear the music. I've been In recovery past 6 years, and was denied ordering a club soda or diet pepsi unless it was with alcohol. The soda fountain was down. So i watched my buddy drink his rum and coke while i had water. At first I thought it was a joke since we have had the same bartender before - but they stuck to the policy they made up. My friends were stunned and we left after realizing the audacity of this. Is it even legal? read more

I love Evil Olive so much. The food is sneaky good. You know what I mean. Like WAY BETTER than you'd think it would be, drunk or not. Kelli is the best bartender I have ever known in my life and probably will ever know. The quesadillas, the mozz sticks, the wings, the nachos, the sandwiches (all of them; I have had all of them) the burgers, everything is amazing. Everything. I will love this place until I die because the company, the vibes, the service and the quality are exactly what I need. I hope you always come to Evil Olive. I love this place. read more

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While the Evil Olive wasn't terrible, it wasn't good either. The tater tots were the saving grace (have them voodoo style ) as was the ranch dressing. The boneless buffalo horseradish chicken wings - actually nuggets - weren't terrible. The drinks were unimpressive, the beer was fairly cold. In general, Evil Olive isn't very clean and the kitchen could use some improvement - just a few tweaks and dishes could be really good. And I'm pretty sure you shouldn't leave the soda gun laying on the ice you are using for patrons' drinks. Ick. read more

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Great service!! Wonderful bar manager and bartenders. Best nachos I've ever had!!! Great value!

This is a great place to listen to live music and have a few drinks. Bring your friends and make a night of it. The bartender were great and so welcoming. I'll be back soon. read more

This is the greatest little neighborhood bar just like the one on CHEERS. Where the people all know your name, the bartenders and waitresses know what you drink and bring it to the table or your spot at the bar without even asking you. They have a great outside patio with plenty of picnic tables and space for folks to move around, and people can bring their pets, watch the latest sports game on TV's inside and outside and an all around great vibe. You can reserve space for special occasions. My only criticism, if that, would be that the food isn't always consistent. But everything else honestly outweighs that...and I'm mostly referring to the chips and queso when I say "food"! But regardless we still go there every Friday and sometimes every Wednesday like clockwork! The staff are the best girls (& guys) around! We love this great community oriented establishment. read more

This is a fun Karaoke bar. Chill atmosphere and cool DJ/Karaoke. The bartender is nice, clean bathrooms (so don't mess them up), and just a chill place to be on a Thursday night or whatever to get through the week with friends or as a couple. Crowd is 30s+ (it seems), so it was just right for us but if you're on the younger side, it could still be fun. Rated 4 because it's just a good bar, nothing fancy but cool vibes. read more

Went here for a Saints Game which was pretty cool to see a place dedicated to the team! Drinks were good and priced great! Food was okay as well. It was really packed so you can see the bartender were definitely stretched thin but not to where you saw a drop in service. It was a really good environment for the game! Would definitely go back there to watch any sport as there are plenty of TV's both inside and outside! Will be back in the future. read more

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This is a fun little neighborhood bar, with more than 10 TVs for your favorite sports games, two electronic dart boards, one pool table, and a couple of video arcade games. There's a small stage for music or a DJ. They don't have table service. You have to order you food at the bar, but they will bring it to your table when it's ready. The only problem with this, is sometimes there is no bartender available if you are looking to quench your thirst. They have about 6 beers on tap. Guess who the chef in the kitchen is! None other than Kris Martinez from the infamous Rocker Dogz: Gourmet Hot Dog stand of yester year. His menu here ROCKS, and some of it is inspired by his former creations. For example, check out the Bella Bleu Burger, based on his Bella Blue hot dog from years ago. Gorgonzola bleu cheese, applewood smoked bacon, mustard, and a red wine onion reduction sauce. You just don't find food of this quality and flavor in establishments like this. Come here for the food and enjoy the beer and games as a bonus. But again, Kris knocks the food out of the ballpark here. Another favorite of mine is a holdover from his "way back" days are the "Tricked Out Tator Tots." You have GOT to experience these before you die! They are tator tots drizzled with a magically flavored sriracha mayo, Parmesan cheese and secret herbs and spices. Kris also contributed to the success of the DogFather and another restaurant in San Antonio for some time. You have to follow this dude around town and enjoy his creative culinary creations. He is an AWESOME chef - and I mean that - he is a CHEF! Mainly burgers at the Evil Olive that range between $8 and $10 but they have a few appetizers as well. If Kris ever brings the hot dogs back again, you MUST try the Thai Kickboxer - that was my favorite from back in the day. But it has been many years since I had one. Bottom line - Evil Olive is a great place to have fun - but Chef Kris is what makes it THE place to go to! read more

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The few times I've been has been a great experience and I've had a lot of fun especially if there's a band playing. Our server was great and attentive. If I lived closer I'd make this one of regular go to places. read more

Wanted to try a new place, decided on Evil Olive... it is a sports bar, which is ok. We visited on Saturday, 12:30pm Wasn't to busy. They don't have a big selection of draught beer, certainly "zero" of domestic. Ordered Fried pickles and chips and salsa. Fried pickles were very "cakey " like. Thick and no seasoning. The breading on the inside was somewhat wet/raw if you will. Served with remoulade sauce, which was smoky flavor . The chips were great and fresh. But, now hold on--- the salsa isn't salsa( well not what we are used to. It is sweet and looked like and tasted like marinara sauce! It was very strange. We ordered a fried jalapeño because we were looking for some heat in salsa. I should have taken my own, but we decided to get out of the box and try a new place. Sad to say, this will not be a repeat visit. Service was good and the place looked clean, that's why I'm giving 2 stars. read more

Evil Olive - This is their so called salsa. - Lounges Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Bartender didn't make the simple drink like a margarita right and they allowed vaping inside Not sure f it was allowed but not my Scene Was hoping to get it a better review read more

My partner and I went in on Father's Day and were disappointed the first millisecond we walked in. Our first sight was the poorly composed bartender taking a shot. Shortly once we sat down, we politely gained her attention to order- To which she responded to "give her a second" very rudely while she turned her attention to the individuals sitting next to us to tell a very *distasteful* and coarse joke (to put it lightly). She then had us repeat our very simple order for 2 draft XX for no reason other than to be rude and remind us she was in charge. We continued to be nice to her despite the many unpleasant interactions and she seemed to change her tone towards the end of our visit. I definitely won't be visits this joint again since not one pleasant thing came of it. read more

Fun place all the bar tenders were awesome except the one pictured. Extremely rude and had an attitude. There was a chair near the bar station and we took a seat. She rudely said" you can't sit there, that's why there isn't a chair there". Well sorry but there were 2 chairs there. Maybe make things clear, with a sign or something?? Otherwise the other wait staff were awesome! read more

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Came in on a Sunday and the two bartenders Stacha and Kobi are sharp with their bartending skills, also pretty welcoming. They were getting their butts kicked and still managed to maintain a positive environment. I will absolutely come back and bring my friends to enjoy this bar. Thanks again, girls!! we absolutely love y'all, keep up the great work! read more

The appetizers are delicious we ordered the samplers . The service was excellent people are friendly. Happy hour 6-8pm in a min I strip parking is good and a patio is not smoke free comfortable scenery is roomy yes we will be back and tell our gang I read more

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We keep coming back because of the fantastic bartenders. A big shout out to the cook, too - the food here is so good! #brunchyall

My husband got a refill on his beer and was given the same glass; I thought this was very weird. Never been to a place where they do that before. Needless to say that was our last drink. Also, when I saw the bartender making a mixed drink, she touched the ice with unwashed hands. We will not be coming here again. The jalapeño poppers were definitely just ok. read more

Evil Olive - Beer and jalapeño poppers. - Lounges Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great place to grab an afternoon bite to eat and a craft beer. Very welcoming and chill atmosphere. I have not been when they have live entertainment but I would presume it is more of a bar vibe in the evenings. read more

The bartender are rude last time I go there. Wanted to order a drink went up to the bar she told me to go sit at a table and she will get to me after 5 people I was like what then I ordered them she took longer to bring us out drink yeah no yo can keep the drink go elsewhere read more

Definitely a hidden gem. Has a casual, hole in the wall vibe but the food was good and plenty of places to sit.