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Olive Branch

3.7 (449 reviews)
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OLIVE BRANCH ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Classy
Live music
Good for kids

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Spinach pie and Greek salad
Margaret T.

So so. The service was very slow. My spinach pie was good, and the Greek salad was fresh. $15 was slightly on the high end for the portion size. My son ordered Fettuccine Alfredo for the same amount, and all he was served was a very small portion of pasta and nothing else. He was still hungry.

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Jeff P.

Literally the worst Italian food I've ever had. It's hard to believe these good reviews are real, instead of purchased. Three dishes and two appetizers and they were bordering on inedible. Piccata had a bland flour/cornstarch thickened heavy gravy, that was tragic. Chicken was overcooked and dry. Other paste dishes had herbs thrown in by the buckets. Canned sauces that someone without culinary training thought they were making batter. The bruschetta liters had more red onion than tomato. The calamari was just overcooked frozen rings. Prices were fine dining level and this was like a teenager cooked for their family the first time. Also, everything was slow. One hour between order and plates at table. Inside was extremely loud.

Our nice cool drink on a hot day
Patty B.

Our first visit to Mt Dora. We were walking and found this cute restaurant. So in we go. We ordered a little of wine. The server was very attentive. The bread was warm and delish. My husband ordered shrimp scampi and I had the eggplant Rollantini. We will differently go back when we visit Mt Dora again.

Kimber M.

I tried Olive Branch for the first time yesterday and the food was so good. It had a lot of amazing flavors. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to a friend or family member. The waitress we had was so sweet and helpful. The atmosphere was very nice.

Mediterranean Dinner Salad with House Dressing
Missy W.

We found the Olive Branch from friends that had been there earlier in the week and loved it. Our plan was to meet up with family to catch up and enjoy a meal together and this was the perfect spot! Our server, George, took fine care of us with humor, style and a good knowledge of their menu. Each of our dishes were on point and cooked to perfection...PS- the House Dressing is the go to, take my word for it! We will be back!

Chantelle H.

Horrible pictures say it all. I would have never eaten there if I saw this but it explains the food we received

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Vicki M.

Olive branch is a cute family owned restaurant in downtown Mount Dora. We went for lunch and sat outside, under one of the umbrellas. We were seated immediately, and our waitress was at our table before we knew it. We all ordered the Gyro, $14. It was a good size and very flavorful, it was served on a lightly toasted pita and had lettuce, tomato and onion. It was served with a little cup of tzatziki. The Gyro was also served with a Mediterranean side salad, which included olives, cucumbers, and feta cheese, as well as crispy golden french fries. Our server really knew the menu, when asked about any of the items she was able to clearly elaborate on them, she also shared, with passion, the several items that were her favorites. I also heard another server at a different table speak with equal knowledge and confidence.

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Reshonda S.

I was pleasantly surprised with Olive Branch, and I enjoyed my Friday night dinner. It's a restaurant located in downtown Mount Dora and closes around 10pm. We were able to enjoy the live music, on the outside patio with the fire lamps; It was a great setting for a dinner date. Our waiter was exceptional and accommodated all of our needs. We ordered the chicken Marsala and, with it being such a large portion, we split the meal. Our waiter was kind enough to do this before bringing the meals to the table. The food was good, but a bit bland without adding my own salt and pepper (but not terribly bland). We also ordered a few cocktails, which were made well. The prices are reasonable, ranging from about $9-14 for drinks. Overall, I look forward to returning again.

French Onion crock
Sandy R.

Sold 3 stars for me. Our server was great and was very personable. My beer was not very cold. The French Onion soup was luke warm and the chicken marsala was uneventful for $29. Overall, I thought this place was very expensive. In addition, the ladies room needs a deep cleaning of the baseboards, grout and in the corners where the tile meets the wall. On the plus side, they take reservations when many other restaurants in this small town do not.

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Michele L.

First time in Mount Dora & was looking for outside seating for this beautiful day. Had great service from a young man named Junior, he was super sweet and patient with our large party. Food was good, had fried mozzarella, mussels, Mediterranean salad, gyro and it was all very tasty

Bread Plate
Kaizamar F.

Wonderful spot tucked away in Mount Dora. The food and service was great. Price point seems steep at first, but well worth it. The portions are generous and the food is great. Had the lasagna and salad it was very savory and cheesy. Would benefit from some brightening up the interior decor.

Pasta primavera with chicken

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The food is extremely overpriced. There is nothing special about this restaurant. Do not recommend.

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