I've only dined outdoors here, so my experience is exclusively on the outside of the restaurant. There's a little fire pit, outdoor seating, unfortunately the view on one side is a parking lot and on the other is a fence that blocks out the train tracks. The service is great and the staff are friendly. The prices are on the expensive side, so expect to spend close to $50 a person not including drinks and dessert. Personally, I find the the price reasonable for the quality of the food and the delicious offerings they have. My family visits monthly and I get why, if you have the means to dine here regularly, it's a great place to have on rotation. Ingredients (of the items I tried) are fresh, plump shrimp, creamy sauce, crispy apps, flavorful everything. I didn't get a chance to snap a pic of the desserts because my family converged on them quickly. Great for dates, families, general hunger. read more

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I have had several great meals here! I highly recommend them, but reservations are necessary for lunch.

Ate here before and loved it, great reviews, but pretty disappointed this time around. Near heart of downtown Morgan Hill, great outdoor dining and some of the dishes look crafty, server was sweet, but place was super crowded, long wait to get seated even with reservations, worse was an hour waiting for the main entree to come out. Octopus app was mainly tomatoes, entrees pricey and a dish like chicken and waffles are hard to get wrong, some places just do it better than others, yet this was inedible (undercooked chicken and doughy waffles). They overbooked or over sat people for the night. It was a sad special occasion. Maybe avoid weekends or holidays. read more

Visited Odeum Restaurant last week with friends and had dinner. Place is not very large but cozy atmosphere. I have been there before so I was familiar with the restaurant and the type of food they serve. Our group ordered several appetizers before our meal, and they were all very good, even though their prices are a bit high. After everyone received their dinners, we all noticed that the food was extremely salty. I ordered their pork chop and it very tough and dry, so much so that I had my waiter take my dinner back. About three minutes later she returned with my plate. The cook replaced the vegetables and mashed potatoes, but the meat was cut in half and placed back on the plate. They did not replace the pork chop. It was still so tough that I could not eat it. The saltiness of the dish was at least gone, but I ended up not finishing my meal. Another male waiter came back and ask me how it was the second time around and I told him is was the same, but he just turned around and left and didn't say anything. Two other friends at the table ordered port and both of their meals were cooked to the point where the meat was black in color as if it had been over cooked to the point where they could not finish their meal with the exception of a few bites. They did not want to complain so they just left their plates in front of them. The restaurant should have at least offered to subtracted my meal from the bill since I did complain. When you go out to a restaurant and pay a lot of money for dinner and leave very unsatisfied it ruins your night. We were 3 couples that night and each couple brought a bottle of wine. Corkage fees were $20 a bottle which is normal but by the time we got our bill it was over $700.00 for the group. For what it cost us that night, the experience should have been excellent but unfortunately, this restaurant fell short. Never going back there again... read more

One of my friends could not stop talking about Odeum and how much she loved it. So my wife and I decided to make the 30 minute trek out on a Friday we were both off sometime in February. We slowly started to fall in love and came back twice since then. Our first visit was really good! We made a reservation for Friday at 11am since it was covid we opted to go when they open to avoid the rush of people. Which was nice to have the entire outdoor area to ourself until people started trickling in around 1130-12. Our server (wish I could remember his name but he is a Latino guy) was awesome, knowledgeable and attentive. Let's just say he set a high standard! We ordered the chicken & waffles and polipo appetizer. Both dishes were SO good! The chicken & waffles was a nice twist on the traditional dish. Overall we were super satisfied and agreed we should come back more often. Our next visit was on a Saturday which was very different because it was busier. Nevertheless, we arrived a couple minutes earlier than our reservation so we decided to go next door and have a beer while we wait for the hostess to call us. They were incredibly late notifying us that our table was ready which definitely set the tone for the brunch that turned into lunch. We were seated on the back patio which was nice and cool and there was only one other table that was behind us. Between the incredibly loud and obnoxious table behind us and the service I'm not quite sure what was worse! My wife was excited to order the Polipo again which he said they did not have. My friend requested the complimentary croissant and strawberry dip (which we were unaware of) but the server appeared to look confused. But he later brought it out. He was not very attentive as far as timing on when to come and take our order for drinks and food. They were also out of 2 beers that we wanted to order. We opted for the Quintet which offers their amazing pita bread and variety of dips. I personally thought it was overpriced and they had jipped us on the amount of pita that was given. Our friend and my wife ordered the chicken & waffles, and I ordered the chicken souvlaki. Everything was really good except the server forgot to put the gravy & syrup on the side as my wife requested. Water cups were not refilled as needed and silverware was dirty. The service was such a disappointment compared to our first experience. Our server did apologize for being out of things we wanted to order and he comp'd 1 of our beers which was nice. My friend was disappointed as well but said eh maybe it was a bad day. So let's fast forward to yesterday. We made a reservation for 11:30am. We were seated in the outdoor tent again promptly which was nice. Our waiter immediately asked what we would like to drink. She proceeded to order the Polipo and once again they were not serving it. The waiter proceeded to explain that the chef needs time to prepare and that's it's only available for lunch. But he said he'd inquire with the chef and let us know if they would be able to do it (which he never came back to give us an answer) Everything was going smoothly until he delivered my wife's chicken & waffles. Which was made correctly with gravy and syrup on the side. She does not usually complain but to my surprise she actually had to voice her disappointment with her dish. Rightfully so! I feel they had replaced a good portion of chicken with a chicken nugget & half a waffle. I think it was more irritating hearing the server's BS response that they are now serving "brunch" portions. All 3 times we had come has been for brunch so we were really confused by that statement. My dish and my cousins dish were both portioned more appropriately in comparison to hers. Both times we usually have leftovers from her chicken & waffles to share and this time there was barely enough for just her. It seems like the service/experience is going down hill at Odeum which is very sad. If you are paying more than $100 for brunch you should be given the service and quality of food that's attached with that price tag. I hope management can get a hold of the consistency of their dishes and service so that we can come back and bring more friends and family because as of right now it's not worth it. read more

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Some notes.: Piped in music way too loud with throbbing bass line Claustrophobic, poorly lit inside dining room Earnest but inept wait staff Do little piles of mediocre dishes served on oversized platters fit your definition of 'artisanal'? Extremely ungenerous wine pours (sigh) read more

This was my first visit to this restaurant but it won't be my last. I sat at the bar and was served by James. The food was delicious but honestly James made the whole experience worth the cost of the meal and wait time. Thanks for being amazing, James! You are a rockstar read more

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Sat at the bar with Johnny Nhora got to experiment with his fabulous cocktails. I had pulpo and ahi and took a pizza to go for a friend. I enjoyed the food Johnny has real skills behind the bar . From the front door through the good runners and busters I felt special. Add great conversation good and foxtails and Marco hours on a Saturday incredible read more

Forget about it. Do not go there. Bad service, waiter was not very attentive. Takes an hour to bring us our order of French toast and waffle. Food was definitely not worth the price. Overall not a good experience here. read more

Made reservations for 4 at 5:45 , we were seated promptly, started off good, we ordered drinks and appetizers. They were delicious then it went all downhill after that , other tables that were seated way after us were getting their dinner entrees but ours never came . We inquired and they said they were overwhelmed by the number of guests. I can't imagine why since a reservation is required. We decided to leave after essential waiting 2 hours. There was no I'm sorry, so disappointing since we were celebrating a birthday. I learned there is no manager and no accountability. read more

Service is horrible and food is hit or miss. There are so many other restaurants in Morgan Hill I would not waste my time with this one.

Awesome food great ambiance. Sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. One of my favorite spots in town

Very very disappointed with the service!!! I ordered 2 chicken gyros with arugula salad on the side today for pick up. On both orders, the arugula salad (poor quality, btw, because the greens were old and smushed) had no dressing and no utensils. I called the restaurant to let them know what had happened and they simply said sorry. Sorry wasn't enough for me, why??? Because this issue happened before!!! Now I learned my lesson, no more Odeum for me! read more

The food was mediocre at best and we waiting over one hour to receive our meal. It was disappointing all around.

Solid well prepared food took my daughter here and we both loved it We got the steak, she did and I got the fish then we split napoleon desert all was super good read more

Odeum is not the kind of restaurant I frequent. I love Mediterranean cuisine and this place is unlike anything I have experienced before. That's not a bad thing. The menu is inspired by dishes and flavors from all corners of the region, but they are elevated. Hence the reason I do not frequent such restaurants in Arizona. They simply do not exist! I will not compare the offerings at Odeum to any of the establishments I have Yelped about, because there is simply no comparison. Everything from my mother's simple eggplant appetizer to the humble pizza I enjoyed is done very well. And the steaks my brother and his fiancé ordered (Wagyu & Filet) were outstanding. Both steaks surpassed the best steak I have ever enjoyed, and this isn't even a steakhouse! Once again, my brother made an excellent dinner suggestion and selected a delicious Cab to accompany our meals. I am slightly jealous that Odeum is so close to where he lives, but I suppose it's an excellent reason to hop on a plane and visit more often. This review was kept short because I believe the photos speak louder volumes than any words I could add to the 800+ well deserved reviews. read more

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Amazing food and great service! A must eat in Morgan Hill. The octopus was amazing and they have a great selection of wines available.

Terrible food, horrendously overpriced. Bolognese gnocchi tasted like canned pasta. Automatic gratuity, plus tax, plus prices of dishes.. you're basically looking at almost $100 and that's after splitting a dish, appetizer, and just one drink. The automatic gratuity is a little troublesome especially if you don't have a large party. I would not come here again or recommend to anyone. Service is attentive though, I will give a star for that. If it wasn't for the servers, I would give zero rating. read more

One of the greatest Middle Eastern food in the area! Ambiance was great! Wine selection was ok! Service was great! Food portions are huge! Great price! read more

Odeum - [Morgan Hill] - Beautiful interior - Mediterranean Near Me - Morgan Hill, California

Finally I got to visit Odeum, possibly this is the most happening restaurant in this town. Love the lighting in the yard, the fire pit, the charming dining room, rustic looking, white table cloths no less. Open kitchen where you see all the actions, dish by dish coming out looking beautiful. We had a perfect view to the kitchen! We then ordered a few cocktails. The Gin with Matcha powder was tasty. The Moscow Mules was good too. Nice wine list, fairly cover a little bit of everything. We went with the 2014 Groth Vineyards, Oakville, Napa Valley for $120, very reasonably priced, compared to others in the Silicon Valley. Grilled Cauliflower was nice. The Fungi Mushroom dish was a popular with local Morgan Hill mushroom. Who knew Morgan Hill produces the most mushroom for the consumers in the US? Lamb Chop was good, but the green was salty. The Special Red Snapper. I didn't expect it to be whole deep fried! It was good but I couldn't finish it because so much bones and fried outside. The green was also salty. Our server was very nice to accommodate 1 of our guests with vegetarian pasta dish. We really appreciate it! Odeum is definitely a place to be if you live in the area. read more

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While the atmosphere was nice, it was difficult to make a reservation. Once arriving, I waited at the door to be seated. As I was the 2nd person to arrive, they had plenty of staff. The waitress approached after several minutes, then seated. My Guest and I ordered drinks referenced on their website, the Hostess responded we only provide drinks that are on the menu. Odd since they had a bar tender. When the bill came, it was disappointing, lots of add on costs, including being charged for flat water the waitress brought to the table and a built in 20% tip, added onto the flat water as well, even the Dijon mustard. Due to the add ons, dinner and drinks for 2 came to $374.00. Lots of nice restaurants to choose from. Unfortunately for Odeum, we won't be returning. read more

This is a tough one because we really wanted to like Odeum. The problem wasn's as much with the food as it was with the service. We went there today (03/06/2021) for a late lunch. We confirmed with the restaurant that it would be ok for us to arrive at 1:30 with the understanding that we would have to order at 1:45 as lunch ended at 2. That was all fine as we met those timelines, however, the service was DEPLORABLE. Our waiter had no personality, seemed incredibly rushed with us and the people at the next table, and overall he was basically rude. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich and when I cut it in half, I noticed that the middle of the chicken looked somewhat pink and definitely "rubbery". I showed it to the other people in my party who all agreed that the chicken didn't look cooked. However, when I showed it to the waiter, he took it away then brought it back and said "the manager said it looks cooked correctly". Ultimately, I didn't want to eat the sandwich so he took it away. This was frustrating but the waiter's behavior made it worse. However, the worst part was the bill. Two people in our party asked for extra Tzatziki sauce for their gyros. The waiter brought one small plate with a glob of sauce, which we later saw we were charged $4 for when we got the bill. We ordered both regular and sparkling water which was brought out before our meals. Without us requesting, the waiter brought two more bottles of water and when we got our bill we saw we were charged $26 for the water. $26 for water!!! When the waiter took my meal away, someone at the table jokingly said "you could have eaten the fries". The waiter brought out a plate of fries without us asking and when we got the bill, we saw that we were charged $7 for the fries. The bottom line is that the waiter was rude, he billed us $37 for water, a dab of sauce, and fries, and disputed whether my medium rare chicken was edible. As a note, I actually tried to find an email address to speak with management directly, without success. There were six people in our party, all of whom are local, all of whom eat out regularly, and were really looking forward to this experience. Based on what occurred, none of us can recommend this restaurant to anyone as it appears that the upcharging on the bill is a standard here. read more

20% SERVICE CHARGE!!!! This should be highlighted large and on the top of the menu. I don't want to comment on how restaurants run their business, but if you want customers to pay for increased staff expenses, let your customers know upfront so that they can agree. Do not surprise them at the end. Lite lunch with an already 300% plus mark up on the bottle of wine becomes 400% for pouring your own wine. We used to come here several years and were excited to stop by, but the food is now disappointing. What a bummer. read more

YUCK! This place is so overpriced and the food was AWFUL!!. The waiter and service was HORRID. It took over an hour to get our food and the waiter just kept saying oops I made a mistake, and was socializing with his friends instead. Really poor service as others have said. The menu looked good, but the quality is just poor and I really felt sick to my stomach after paying $300 to eat here only to have really terrible service and food that was no better than McDonalds! The fish was dry and had no flavor. Honestly, I stopped at the McDonalds not too far from here and ate that instead. read more

Havent gone to Odeum in a long time, probably pre-covid. We live in Morgan Hill, prob 2miles from downtown. We walked to Odeum this past Sunday 3/26/23 to grab some lunch. We got there at and were seated around 1:30p. There was just two of us and we placed our order without hesitation. We ordered their croissant ($7) and a bellini drink to start off. The two entrees we ordered were quattro pizza ($30) and their salmon salad ($24). Both the entrees were below average. If you want a good pizza for the same price go to My Pizza which is also in Morgan Hill. The salmon in the salad was over cooked. See picture. We were seated at 1:30p and got our food after 2:15p. We had to ask our server Candice twice how much longer of a wait for our food. :( There is an automatic 20% service charge. I dont mind paying for good service but the service was not good and food was below average. Really disappointed. read more

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Co-worker: "So, where did you go for dinner on NYE?" Me: "Morgan Hill." Co-worker: "WTH is in Morgan Hill - is that were your 90 year-old sugar daddy lives?" Me: "IF I had a sugar daddy, I wouldn't dress like a bum everyday." Co-worker: "True, those shoes are so 2015." Me: "Gee, thanks." I've only been to Morgan Hill several times in my life and those times were to visit my old ex's father who left San Francisco to hide out in Morgan Hill from loan sharks. I suppose that was smart given Morgan Hill is such an under radar city. Never would I think that Morgan Hill has a fantastic restaurant from a Michelin starred chef that serves SF caliber food. Well, it does and Odeum is its name. Odeum is a very charming restaurant (inside a certified LEED gold building) that serves farm-to-table Mediterranean cuisine. They have a beautiful patio with string lights and even though it was closed for winter, the hostess said, the manager would have a table near the entrance with heat lamps so I could bring Tater Tot. Very accommodating and dog-friendly. For NYE, Odeum was offering a 4-Course Menu for $75 ($100 for the late seating). This was very reasonable given their regular entrée prices are quite high (e.g. $29 chicken & waffles and $49 lamp chops). I'm a cocktail girl and they run about $13-$14 here. While perusing the NYE and deciding which items we wanted for our 4-course meal, I ordered a Hendrick's Martini ($13): http://bit.ly/2i9JeAh. It was well-made and potent, just the way I like it. We decided to order opposing items on the NYE menu ($75 pp) so we can try a little bit of everything: (1) Ahi Poke w/ seaweed salad, poached Asian pear, avocado, sesame, ponzu: http://bit.ly/2j4aKiz Uber fresh and loved all the layers of flavor: salty, savory, sweet, tangy, and nutty. I eat poke on a weekly basis and this one was top-notch. Miale w/ braised pork shoulder, savory tomatillo salsa, garlic mozzarella toast: http://bit.ly/2jqP5NN Loved the tender pork shoulder with the garlic cheesy toast. Too bad the edge was super burnt though. (2) Garlic Bisque w/ chicken, orzo: http://bit.ly/2jzAP9C Good garlicky flavor but the bisque could have been thicker. Kale & Quinoa Salad w/ dried cranberries, candied pecans, aged feta, green apples, lemon vinaigrette: http://bit.ly/2jqZitP My least fav dish because it was mushy. I think if the quinoa were toasted, it would have provided good texture. (3) Veal Cheeks w/ truffle scented potato purée, chili-mind sautéed zucchini: http://bit.ly/2jqVOY8 Loved this entrée! The veal cheeks were meltingly tender and packed with flavor from the rich, complex barolo sauce. The velvety smooth potato puree were the perfect accompaniment and I liked the fried onions for crunch. Wagyu Tajima F1 Filet Mignon w/ grilled asparagus, parmesan risotto (+$10 supplement): http://bit.ly/2jqWOf2 Cooked as requested, the tender filet mignon was a beautiful rare with a nice seared crust. Nice, light marbling which yielded a beefy, buttery steak. (4) Pecan & Chocolate Bread Pudding w/ cinnamon gelato, caramel, fresh berries: http://bit.ly/2if5jfg Too dense for my liking. Chocolate Lava Cake w/ vanilla gelato, candied pecans, housemade whipped cream: http://bit.ly/2icwt3d Not a chocolate person but I was woo'd by this warm, crisp, chocolately cake with a thick, goooey center. I like that it wasn't too sweet. I adore the staff - from the warm hostess who called to confirm my reservations to our awesome server, Jerry and the busboy, Jesus to one of the managers (?) who delivered my cocktail. Everyone was so genuinely warm and attentive. They were slammed for NYE (there was a line to get in) and Jerry always did his best to make sure we were doing ok and anticipated our needs (refills). Jesus constantly made sure the heat lamps didn't go out (even in 40 degree weather we were kept warm). The level and caliber of service was so unexpected but very much appreciated. The dining area is cozy and rustic with exposed red brick walls and a semi-open kitchen. On a warm day, the patio is highly recommended. There's string lights which creates a really cute, romantic vibe. While waiting for our bill, a lady asked to pet Tater. Lady: "I didn't know Odeum was so dog-friendly." Me: "They are!" *LADY HITS HUSBAND* Lady: "Why didn't we bring (dog's name which I forgot)?!?" Husband: *Dat Al Bundy stank face* Phew, I'm glad I'm not the only crazy dog person. Ok back to the review. Overall, the food was a 4.25-4.5 stars (strong meat courses) but with the excellent service, super dog-friendliness, and cute ambiance, Odeum gets a glowing 5 stars. If you live in the South Bay or passing through, give this carniwhore recommended restaurant a try! read more

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The Crack Bread is great. The cucumber Martini is refreshing and delicious. The service is solid. The indoor is dimly lit which makes it a relaxing atmosphere to unwind for some good food and drinks. read more

We had the pleasure of visiting Odeum for a pre-Valentine's Triple Date. Michelin Star awarded Chef Salvatore Calisi has fun with the menu, "lending it some Mediterranean touches and infusing it with contemporary sensibility that utilizes both local California products as well as global accents." -- The Michelin Guide Highly recommend: BONE MARROW: Roasted bone marrow served with crostini and mixed greens. - Sinfully rich and decadent. Had to order a second plate to accommodate our party of 6. Paired well with Two Tun Stout. POLIPO: Charred imported Spanish octopus, sautéed escarole and cannellini beans, lemon olive oil, chilies. - So tender, great flavors, supple mouthfeel, hands down THE BEST octopus dish we've ever tried. A table favorite - we ordered three rounds! BURRATA CAPRESE: Fresh Burrata, over night tomatoes, smoked prosciutto, poached pear, aged balsamic, sweet basil, EVOO. - This sells out FAST during dinner, especially on weekends. CRAB CRUSTED TILAPIA: Crab, green onion and feta crusted Pacific North West tilapia filet, roasted garlic and dijon glaze, and grilled asparagus. - Such a hearty portion, we had enough left over for a midnight snack. SKIRT STEAK: Garlic & thyme grilled 11oz Midwest all natural skirt steak, Barolo glaze, Dijon potato puree, local asparagus, overnight tomatoes. - Overnight tomatoes were a perfect accompaniment to the crispy charred steak, ordered medium rare and arrived perfectly pink and juicy in the center. FILET MIGNON: Grilled 8oz Midwest filet mignon, jamon Parmesan potato croquette, melted leeks, green onion & mountain Gorgonzola crème. - Ordered medium, came out slightly less pink than anticipated but the flavors were on point. PORK CHOP: 18oz Frenched Center cut pork chop, applewood smoked bacon sautéed kale, poached pear, Kalamata olive, green onion cous cous cake. - Slight confusion, poached pears were initially mistaken for new potatoes so that first bite was a surprise in texture and flavor. Tender, juicy bone-in chop. Loved the kale sautéed in rendered applewood bacon. Attentive service from Steven who made great recommendations. Thoroughly enjoyable menu from appetizers to the first and second courses. Absolutely worth the 1.5 drive through a storm. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Third time here, this time we had two orders of the Cod and an order of the gnocchi. Overall, the food was quite tasty and the fish cooked to perfection. I would say the Cod dish was overly sweet and to a point where the cod wasn't much of a factor in the dish, but everything else was great. Service was pretty good, although we all had silverware that we had used on appetizers that remained on the table after they cleaned the plates(would have expected fresh silverware). The only real complaint we have is the music volume inside. The volume is way too loud inside. It varies from song to song for some reason, but i've never been inside a nice restaurant where I literally had to shout for the people across the table to hear me. read more

The pork chops,stuffed mushrooms and calamari were so freakin yummy. Unfortunately, I made our reservation on open table and when we arrived we sat at table 6. The table was horrible. It was in the corner, so small and wobbly. I felt like I was at a family gathering sitting at the kids table. For date night it just wasn't the business. We had asked our waiter and the hostess for a different table prior to us getting settled but that went nowhere. Either way the restaurant opened up their outdoor seating and it's super cute. I'm looking forward to dinner on a nice summer night. Next time I make sure to CALL and reserve our table. read more

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Went here with some friends for dinner and it was a nice place - just really dark inside! It also seems quite small inside but they have a nice patio area. A bit pricey for what you get but I suppose it is the ambiance of the place. The staff was very nice and friendly. Really no complaints at all but I will try a different menu item next time (I had the trout and the crust on it was kind of weird and felt like I was chewing on fish bones). Everyone else in our group liked their food though - NY strip and shrimp parmigiana. read more

They couldn't find my reservation, made us wait outside, when I came back 15 minutes later to ask about our table, they forgot about us totally. Finally seated us, took 2 hours for appetizers and dinner. They brought each entree out at different times, and never brought mine, after the rest of the party finished eating we requested the check and let them know I never got my entree and they acted surprised. They didn't know which menu items were gluten free for my mom with celiac disease. They offered her cucumber sticks instead of pita bread, when we finally got the check they charged $6 for the cucumber sticks. After not bringing my entree we had to request they remove it from the check, but they added a 20% "service" fee. This restaurant used to be our favorite in Morgan Hill. It has been degrading lately, posted on the window was a "conditional pass" from the health department for food temperature and employee hygiene, and in my opinion the service was a flat failure. We will not be going back to Odeum after this, it's sad they were out favorite place and now it's a shadow of its former self. read more

Amazing food!! Got their octopus it was to die for! Ordered with 2 bottles of mimosas, they did charge us for 2 fresh orange juices (for mimosas) but we only had 1, I didn't notice until we left so I guess just check twice. Food and ambiance are on point! read more

Odeum isconsistently great for brunch or dinner! I just wished we lived closer to we can come more often. Our server Kaitlin was very friendly, the food was great as always and the outdoor space is gorgeous. The fact that they have heater readily available is a huge plus too! We were able to keep plenty warm and enjoy our dinner :) read more

Came here for Sunday brunch and our party was promptly seated. The complementary strawberry butter croissants were yummy appetizers. (The strawberry butter tastes just like the strawberry shortcake ice cream bars of my childhood). I ordered the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict. Decent portion, the salad dressing was really good, the potatoes were interesting (tiny bite size chunks) and the Benedict itself was solid. I asked for hot sauce and I got a side of the salsa verde they make in house to try - yum! Spicy. My niece ordered the waffles, which she enjoyed. Came with maple syrup, fresh strawberries and more of the strawberry butter. Overall, an enjoyable brunch, and a little bougie spot in downtown Morgan Hill. read more

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It was my first time here; we called in a reservation about half an hour ahead, back in October. They did an amazing job of having a table set & prepared for our party of 15-16 people. The service was very friendly & prompt. All the entrees were brought out in a timely fashion. I shared the margherita pizza and chicken & waffles with a coworker. Both were delicious. I'll admit that I was hesitant to try the waffles because they are made with kalamata olives, but I couldn't taste them at all (which is a good thing, because I don't like olives). A few coworkers had the lamb burger. They all loved it, but one of them asked for it to be cut in half. He was straight up denied, because it would "demolish its presentation" LOL. He said that pissed him off. After we finished, we were in a rush to leave to get back to work. We stood by the registers and watched our server, Jason, rushing to line up all the credit cards with their corresponding tabs. I reached over to sign my copy, since I thought it would speed up the process, when he reached over and SLAPPED MY HAND!!! Who does that?!!!? I was shocked & pulled my hand away quickly, and he lectured me to "wait" and that he was "almost done!" That was pretty rude and ballsy!! I would've given this place 5 stars, if I hadn't been assaulted by the server, lol. read more

Odeum - [Morgan Hill] - Chicken & waffles. This toppled over right after I took the photo... - Mediterranean Near Me - Morgan Hill, California

I was about 30 mins away from here, and was looking for some good restaurants to try with high star rating, read a lot of good reviews on ODEUM, so we decided to take the plunge and drive through the mountain side to here. at first glance we were pretty happy, at the beginning we were enjoying it... until the food started coming in.. The salad was OK, it was a bit sour, but it's fine. The pork belly was a bit dry, but the crispy top part made up for the rest of the pork, very flavorful, a bit on the salty side. mains came.. it looks so pretty, the presentation was beautiful. My friend had chicken and waffles, she didn't know it was fried chicken (like KFC) with waffles, because it was layered and had a super heavy gravy/cheese sauce on top, everything became mushy and not crispy and it was extremely salty, she did not enjoy it or even had much of it... then my salmon came... and it was so salty, i wasn't happy with it, and was trying to force myself to eat it, cause I was so hungry. the waiter noticed how unhappy we were trying to eat our food, he offered to change my dish, but not my friend's (he recommended the chicken and waffles, guess he thinks it's really good) I changed to a sea bass, (he said the salmon was salty because of the sesame, I didn't know sesame was that salty?) anyways my sea bass was even worst! it was like eating a thick block of salty tofu, it was so firm and stiff and salty, even after taking a couple of bites i felt like i had salty fish breathe, it was disgusting. we didn't really touch our food... our waiter started ignoring us... another waiter came and asked if we wanted to pack it, we said NO and asked for the bill. I don't know why our waiter started avoiding us, the food was horrible, but his service was fine, it's not his fault, we still left 20% tips cause we felt bad for leaving all the food behind and it's not the server's fault for the horrible food, maybe the head chef had a off day, but i would never recommend this restaurant to anyone or come back again. read more

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Finally went back to try that lunch. Odeum is a Mediterranean restaurant in a converted former granary in a fairly small town. What's more important to understand is that its chef Salvatore Calisi was executive chef at Dio Deka in Los Gatos when they earned a Michelin star, and he has quite a culinary resume.under his belt. His contribution to this small town's dining scene is fortunately more affordable than you might expect. My cousin and I started lunch with a dip from the Sfizi section of the menu. The Tyrokafteri ($5.50) is a puree of roasted shishito, oregano, and manouri and feta cheeses. It's slightly spicy and not very feta-y, but really delicious. There's actually a sufficient amount to spread atop all the several pieces of grilled pita without being stingy. The pita rectangles are a little underseasoned on their own, but they're just fine with the dip. I'm sure they would have served well with any of the dips, and there's a sampler option for all five dips that we declined due to lack of stomach room. Next came our selection from the Primi section, the Polipo ($13.95). The charred Spanish octopus was nicely spiced and incredibly tender. In combination with the sauteed escarole, cannelini beans, lemon olive oil, and chilies, it was perfect. Well, aside from being devoured so quickly anyway. But the portion size does seem right. The other Primi items made a lot of sense too. My cousin wanted the Mapakia ($9.95), a shaved salad of Brussels sprouts with bacon, lemon, olive oil, pecorino romano, and croutons. It was a nice salad, but as these things often are, it's a bit underwhelming. In this case, the flavor was mainly comprised of the lemon and not much else. I don't think I'll be aiming for a salad next time. Next, out of the gyro/panini section, was the Lamb Burger ($13.95). It came out medium-rare as per order, and it was dripping with juices as you bit into it. Loved the Mediterranean flavors in Kalamata olives, feta, tzatziki. Didn't like the slightly-too-hard ciabatta bread. Also, the garlic was noticeably lacking from the thyme-y fries and the ciabatta. Otherwise, those fries were good, if a little underseasoned, and definitely complemented the burger. I would've really liked them with the ideal crunch and fluff texture though. We wrapped up the meal (or so I thought) with a Secondi menu item, the Chicken & Waffles ($14.95). Really delicious flavors abound in this dish, with an herbs and black truffle pan sauce, copious amounts of feta, asparagus, and a nice maple syrup. I personally had no idea what the raw enoki mushroom was doing on the plate though, and the waffles and tender chicken could've both been a little more crispy/crunchy. Maybe serving the syrup and/or the sauce on the side would've helped to preserve the texture. I was tempted to give a soft five star rating until we decided to move to dessert. The fruit-flavored marshmallow served alongside the Nutella mousse ($12.50) was quite clearly burnt on the outside, not just toasted. You gotta get it right and not burn things if you want to serve desserts like this. Aside from that, I'm still a fan of that dessert and their other sweets. I loved the smooth mousse, the rich peanut brownie underneath, the strawberry coulis, the crunchy cereal puffs, and the roasted beet gelato. Actually, the vanilla gelato on the bread pudding ($11.95) and the strawberry gelato served somewhat a la carte (on an egg white / sugar "cookie" and with berries to garnish) were both great, proving that Morgan Hill does have proper gelato. The bread pudding was pretty nice, definitely not anywhere near the wet bread puddings that I usually have but still flavorful and restrained in sweetness. Despite some specific flaws, Odeum is a really great restaurant overall, certainly worthy of a drive down from San Jose and perhaps even farther points of origin. It's likely the best fine dining or any dining that Morgan Hill has to offer. And with that, I'm glad that I got to close out the year on a (mostly) good note! Here's looking forward to a 2016 full of new experiences, as well as revisits to restaurants like Odeum. read more

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Weird experience. We were seated outside with no wait, which is why we came here, plus I'd been years ago and had a good time then. My girlfriend didn't know about the "sparkling or flat water?" scam and asked for flat water. Most tables around us knew to ask for tap water. We ended up being charged $10 for sparkling water. Appetizers came out quickly and were good. Then we waited over an hour for our entrees to come. While we were waiting, some chaos erupted where apparently a waiter insulted one of the other guests. From what I gather she was seated at a drafty table and requested another heat lamp, and the waiter told her "if you wanted to be warm you shouldn't have sat outside" and possibly something else. She yelled at him that he was an a-word and wanted to pay for her drinks and leave. You might think "bad customer" but when she was leaving someone who was sitting nearby came up and told her "I saw that and you were totally in the right, it ruined my evening too," which I have never seen anyone do before. Eventually we got our food after having far too much time to debate what was happening with the table next to us. The food was good. We skipped drinks and dessert because we were feeling upset about the wait and the water scam in the beginning. We got the check and they put in a 20% service fee automatically. We would have tipped 15% despite the poor service but demanding 20% feels like they were sticking us up for it. Final cost for two appetizers, two entrees, water, and their tip was $175. With the wait and everything that happened it's not remotely worth it. There are very few restaurants that I blacklist. I can't think of more than 3 or 4 off the top of my head and I eat out almost every day. I am never coming back here. I don't know how the management expects to shake down customers for cash while providing poor service and have them come back, and I don't see how a place like this can survive without repeat customers. read more

Odeum? More like O-dayum!!! We rolled into Morgan Hill just before noon and had a few hours to spare before checking in to our hotel for an in-town wedding. Found Odeum on Yelp, saw the word "Medditeranian" and was sold! We parked in a small lot on Depot St. next to what looks like a quiet factory building with silo towers. The map on my phone told me we were in the correct place but we didn't see any signs of a restaurant. We got out of the car anyways and walk towards the building. Once we got closer, just past the shrubbery, we found the restaurant entrance tucked away amongst this peaceful patio. It was a nice day so we chose to sit outdoors. As a vegan, I usually can default to eating hummus and falafels at Mediterranean restaurants. But once I opened the menu, I realized that "Artisanal Mediterranean Cuisine" does not involve hummus or falafels. So we started with the Pepperoncini which is Padron peppers sautéed in garlic, olive oil, and sesame seeds. Things things were addicting! It had this nice toasty crispiness and some saltiness which was reminiscent of buttered popcorn. I know that sounds like a weird comparison but that is what it reminded me of. http://bit.ly/1aMNwAq For my entrée, I got the Garden Gyro (minus the cheese and tzatziki). The gyro was filled with the most fresh and delicious tasting asparagus, tomato, eggplant, arugula, red onion, kalamata onions, and avocado spread. I was pretty blown away at the size and tastiness of this dish. Like I said before, O-dayum!!! http://bit.ly/1gBJStV The meateater BF got some meaty gyro. He devoured it. I guess that means he liked it. He claims "O-dayum!!!" too :) Service was good. Atmosphere was nice and slightly on the fancy side. I felt like we were dressed just a tad too casual for this place having just rolled into town from a 5 hour drive from LA but whatevs. This place was a nice and pretty romantic discovery. We would probably go here again if we ever find ourselves in Morgan Hill. read more

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