I had the lamb stew and it was so tender I didn't even need a knife and it was flavourful without being overpowering. The restaurant itself was spotless and the decor was tasteful. Service was impeccable; the waitress even chased us down in the parking lot to give my son his jacket that he had left behind. I will definitely be coming back to explore their entire menu. read more

Very unassuming restaurant from the outside but what a pleasant surprise once you enter. Immediately we heard a live Spanish guitar player and an our eyes feasted on the amazing decorum of Olivos. The food was a bit pricey but overall very good quality. Its on the edge of 3 stars imho but I rounded it up because its a nice addition to the area. read more

Honestly this has been the biggest disappointment I've experienced in a long time. The first time I went to Olivos they had just opened and I was greeted with the best customer service I had experienced here in tampa in a very long time. Along with that, the server was so knowledgeable of the menu, the wines, everything that I was truly blown away. The variety and selection of Spanish food was amazing and this became my favorite restaurant because everything I ate in several visits was amazing and the service never disappointed even for carry out. I kept recommending this place to everyone that would listen. The ambience felt warm and inviting, it was truly an experience. Tonight I walked into a whole new restaurant. They changed the menu completely to match their new Cuban restaurant satellite Raíces and to say that the selection is subpar is a compliment. The food is greasy, the ambience feels like a dessert, and the service leaves a lot to be desired. The lady was nice but I had to keep calling for her to come and serve us and again, from the comparison we had this was just so disappointing that I won't be back. I was so excited to celebrate my birthday here tonight and in turn I left heartbroken. This restaurant was something innovative, new, fresh and a great place to dine with loved ones and celebrate and now it's just one more Cuban place that didn't need to exist since their other branch is not even 15 mins away with the same menu and subpar food. I get changing everything because of the demographics around the restaurant and I'm Cuban for gods sake but this was a huge letdown. read more

Such a pretty little spot! Stopped in for a late lunch and was sooo happy we did. Great tapas, and more. Our server, Silvia was so friendly and helpful and made us feel right at home. Ordered a delicious octopus dish, which was presented beautifully, malanga cream soup, salad, cappuccino, and dessert to share. So many other dishes that we want to try, but we were very happy with our experience there. So good! read more

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First time here... and it was amazing. The food was excellent and the service first class. We have the pleasure of having Daylan as our server, couldn't done it any bette. Ask for her when you come. We ordered crema de malanga to die for. Enchilado de camarones deliciosos. Crema catalana for dessert. I give them 5 stars read more

This is an Update to my previous review from 8 months ago. I was a bit afraid after reading some other reviews from others that also experienced a before and after, but in my case, it didn't disappoint. I am not Cuban nor descendent, but I do see a slight tilt to Cuban food although with lots of class and plenty to offer to every taste. I can see that it makes sense to change to cater to this location. Yes, the menu has changed and to my surprise they implemented things I commented previously: the menu makes more sense with tapas and main dishes with clear separation in portion size. The quality is still amazing, the presentation is artistic and you still experience a higher level of culinary art. We ordered the octopus and a decomposed tamale. The octopus recipe is still the same as 8 months ago and it's perfect. The tamale corn is well thought out and not dry gritty corn grits or polenta, it's fresh corn! The churrasco tender and the pink onions pickled in lemon juice. Just a nice touch. My wife was delighted by the ribeye with bone. I had the lobster that was well presented and tender. Overall, nothing to disappoint!!! Service was great although they still struggle with English. I am also happy to report that they have new COMFORTABLE chairs!!!! The ambiance hasn't changed, the quality hasn't changed, and the food is a great experience. One recommendation for the chef: Caesar Salad is not called house or mixed salad for a reason: it is a set, standard recipe. The moment you add tomatoes is the moment you need your own name. Call it "Caesar with tomatoes" and that's ok. But not Caesar. read more

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Excellent authentic cuisine from Spain in a very inviting cozy & sleek environment. Great selection of traditional + creative tapas that was an each a very generous portion easily for two to share vs usual small plates/portion tasting. We had the Oysters with bechamel and cheese, also the Shrimp with ham and mushrooms tapas - both delicious with incredible sauces. Ordering was a but difficult because there were so many fabulous amazing choices to pick from. The Main courses we had was a beautifully plated lobster salad and an outstanding 1lb Ox steak that was cooked to order to a perfectly rare and tender slab of meat lovers paradise. This was all perfectly matched with a big pitcher of the most artistically presented red Sangria I ever seen and tasted. A real treat. Great service with a great accompaniment of music from Spain in the background. A wonderful experience all in all and one that we will definitely come back to another time soon. read more

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Food, service and ambience were all top notch. Was in the area golfing and looked up a place to eat with some friends after our round. This restaurant is a true gem. It used to be a Boston Marhey, so from the outside I wasn't sure we picked a good place. Boy was I wrong! This place checks all the boxes. Unbelievable food, friendly staff and a great vibe. Highly recommend and will definitely will be coming back! read more

Was worth a try but not worth the cost. After seeing the 4+ star google review scores what could go wrong, right? I should have read all the 1 star reviews as they were on point. For the price and what they're shooting for .... Simply it was a mixed bag. Food. Priced like South Tampa upscale but more mid scale flavor and quality. Risotto De Gambas Y Champiñones was the best but a main. Tapas was more disappointing and lacked some finesse. Large plates but would've preferred flavor and quality. Nothing wowed us. Aguacate a La Brasa Con Picanha had flavor but needed seasoning. Pimientos Del Padrón was okay. Patatas bravas was disappointing with the lack of crispness with the tangy sauce versus a more creamy one. At least if it was spicy, I'd have liked it more. Service was slow and inconsistent even with a bunch of staff standing around talking. Started out well but water wasn't filled without asking even though she passed by a few times. Timing was off, waiting about 15 min between 4 tapas and the one main risotto. We were given containers to bag but others were boxed in the back. The manager came by to check but honestly didn't think it mattered. Wait for check was extended despite it being slow. Only 5-6 tables seated in the room. I'd ding the rating but down 1 notch for it. Ambiance was mixed not a typical 50-100 per person dinner venue. Nice interior with glass looking out to Waters Ave small 4-top tables but hard metal chairs. Funky drive through window from old Boston Market. Parking was easy but definitely. Not on my list to return. read more

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I have been wanting to go to Olivos for a while, as I love Tapas and other Spanish foods. So I went with a couple of friends, and we had an excellent meal! 1 - Music is too loud for conversation (especially for the hearing impaired like me! They did turn it down a little bit... on request. Barely! 2 - The chairs SUCK! The back uprights are narrow and cut into your hips (and no, I am not that big either)! Also a good meal here might take two hours... and your but is numb after a while. Not comfortable. There is a also new taco place nearby with the same stupid chairs... hope this trend does not continue! 3 - the Food! Glorious! Wonderful! Beautifully plated! Delicious! I would definitely go back again... just for the food! We share about 6 or 7 Tapas plates... and had plenty. We also had the wonderful spinach salad... gorgeous and yummy! I did not get good pics of everything we had, unfortunately. Going to go with the translated names to make it easier for non-Spanish speakers. Cod croquettes - wonderful - no pic though. Grilled avocado with sirloin - Delicious... very delicious - no pic. Creme Brulee - WOW... lots of cinnamon, creamy and absolutely wonderful! - no pic Shrimp with ham and mushrooms - more of the same... Delicious, would definitely order again. Patatas bravas - wonderful.. very filling, sauce is yummy! Padrón peppers - I would order these as a last meal if I had to.. heavenly! Octopus Galician style - wonderful... very tasty, and such gorgeous plating! Spinach salad - wonderful start to the meal... nice portion, and excellent! Flan.... this was a friends... I had the Creme Brulee. The flan is creamy and so delicious. Better than most of of flan I have had. Highly recommend. Coffee - one of my tablemates also ordered a cappuccino with her creme brulee... and said it was terrific! Ambiance - very nice... not as intimate or quiet as many of the Spanish restaurants I have been too... tables instead of booths, and decor is well done. But still difficult to have a conversation due to the loud music. Service - Wonderful... could not have been better.The young ladies who served us were polite, friendly and helpful! read more

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Very good food! Inside is a bit small.. location of the restaurant could be better. The servers were really nice. My hubby & I'd fave from this place was the Aguacate a la brasa con picaña. Meat was cooked perfectly and the grilled avocado with pesto was delicious. We also got the guacamole con chicharron, which was also good. We were expecting bigger pieces with tender meat and crispy/crunchy pork skin. But we got double deep fried small pieces. The banana was also good, got it as a side but it served us as a dessert. Patatas bravas were good, but not my fave. Overall, I'd give this place a 4/5! read more

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What a hidden gem in Tampa! Having lived in Southern Spain for two years (and my fiancé being from there) this place hit some nostalgic taste buds for us. We started with the GAMBAS AL AJILLO (garlic shrimp), ALBÓNDIGAS (meatballs) and CROQUETAS DE JAMÓN (ham croquettes). All three were delectable, I'll be getting the shrimp every visit! I also got a prosecco sangria as the manager Raquel suggested (she's such a sweetheart, she walked around checking on everyone's dining experience). The sangria was made with fresh and dried fruit, and was beyond refreshingly delicious so I ended up getting another. Our server Gabrielle was overly nice and checked on us often. The ambiance was modern / trendy, and not overly loud even though the establishment is one open space. When it filled up it did get a little noisy but my fiancé and I could still talk and hear one another just fine without having to get loud ourselves. For entrees we got the FRITURAS DE PESCADO CON SALSA TÁRTARA (fried fish with tartar sauce) and PICANHA A LA BRAZA CON CHIMICHURRI (grilled sirloin with chimichurri). The steaks were cooked as requested - rare, and very flavorful. The fish batter was a little on the sweet side for my liking but over all the flakiness of the fish and crispiness of the batter made them delicious as well. We finished off with the CHEESECAKE DE CARAMELO FLAMEADO (flambé carmel cheesecake) & PASTEL CON CREMA DE GUAYABA Y HELADO (Spanish French toast with guava cream & guava ice cream). Ya'll the Spanish French toast dessert was out of this world, I'm wanting it all over again - it slaps hard. So happy we found this place, and looking forward to coming back and trying more tastes of Spain soon read more

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We came here for some Sunday brunch because we heard that new place is opened. We were in the area. The good part: new Spanish restaurant in town, definitely a good thing. Food was really tasty and portions were sizable. We had patats bravas, octopus, shrimp, croquettes, tuna ceviche, tomato/avocado salad. All food was great, no complaints. They still did not have their alcohol license which is fine for us, but they said "any day now". Service was friendly and attentive. Unfortunately the location is between two big roads, so you basically on the middle of the highway. They need to invest some money for tall trees or bushes, so it's more pleasant experience. They have a tiny area for the bar, which should be 2-3 times as large. Not sure if they plan to change that when they get their alcohol license. I liked this place but to make it more desirable, will need to fix the direct view to the highway situation. read more

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LOVEEEE. we stopped here quickly before a flight and everything was top tier. the ambiance is incredible. the service is so kind and very welcoming. the menu??? INCREDIBLE. i had the grilled sirloin and chimichurri which they torch the rosemary right at the table! as apps we had the Manchego cheese croquettes which were cooked to perfection along with the patatas bravas. if you're thinking of making the stop, you will not regret it. read more

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Upscale Cuban and Spanish food! This was a perfect spot for a date night. The cocktails, food, and dessert was so delicious. The service was really great too. Highly recommend giving them a try! read more

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I've driven past Olivos several times, and for a while was unsure if they were open. I would suggest something added outside so it doesn't look so bare. But I went with my stepmom after seeing an IG post about it. The food looked great! We went inside and were seated immediately. Service was pretty good! The only thing is that there are no booths. Every table has metal chairs that honestly aren't the most comfortable, especially if you're not petite. However, we really enjoyed our food! It was so fresh, crisp, and delicious! I loved that it was pretty healthy too. See, healthy can be delicious! The menu is tapas style that you can share with 1 or 2 people so I suggest going hungry and ready to try out a few things! They also serve up some great drinks! This would make a great date spot! read more

Food was incredible. We always love to try different places. I had the Malanga Cuban soup ( off the chart). Salmon and shrimp for meal. Garlic shrimp as appetizer. So glad we gave this place a chance. Service was impeccable. read more

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10/10 at first I was a little skeptical but it turned out to be SO good. The serrano croquetas are a must, so is the octopus I would just removed the sweet of the onions. Paella was pure perfection and so is the ropa vieja. It's a must visit. Service is fast am friendly and there's a parking lot. read more

Food was good and the service was good as well! Really nice ambiance ! There drinks were good as well even though they were virgin because of not having a liquor license at that time but idk if they have one now this was when they first opened for business read more

The vibes in this spot were pristine!! The food was served in such a fashionable, meticulous way and it was so so delicious. We got the manchego cheese croquettes and the sauces were so delicious we loved the truffle honey the best but they were all delicious. I love going to spots that serve special food that I would struggle to make at home and this spot didn't disappoint! The server Talia was fabulous. So attentive, diligent, ready to help. They played live music that was super good and gave a pleasant atmosphere. So friendly and kind. 10/10 would come here again! read more

Olivos - Unfortunately you only see the final result but that's how good it was! - Spanish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Food was exceptional. We had several Tapas and two entrees. Also ordered the lobster salad which was fresh and delicious! Server was very attentive. Best mojito I have ever had and my wife also enjoyed her expression martini. Yes this is not a fast food experience so prices are commensurate with the quality of the items presented. I read that people objected to the ambiance but I disagree and compliment the owners on creating an oasis in the middle of Waters Avenue. We will be back! read more

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Lo que un dia fue no sera !! Olivos perdio los olivos al convertirlo en un tipico restaurant de comida cubana al estilo Giraldilla Hanley , nunca mas mediterraneo su estrella inspiradora para todos .. muy mala desicion , ayer viernes vacio total porque ya no es lo que buscamos .. No recomiendo ir a este lugar evite decepciones read more

It's better than the other two tapas places in South Tampa. PATATAS BRAVAS, Grill avocado with sirloin and the octopus I shared with my friend. It was good my friend enjoyed the duck, but we all agreed that it didn't really feel like an entrée but more as a small plate as well. The cocktails were also delicious. read more

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Went here for a friend's birthday. Everyone enjoyed the food. We ordered a lot of items such as the beef carpaccio, pulpo, tostones, salad, vaca frita, steak, paella, flan, creme brûlée, etc. Delicious. I hope eventually they will be able to redo the interior with more comfortable chairs/seat arrangements. Overall the place was solid. The staff was friendly and attentive as well. read more

The food is amazing and the service prompt and friendly. The cream of taro is delicious and the octopus cannot be missed. The portions are just right. Will be back to try other items I. The menu. read more

Olivos - Octopus, cream of taro, burrata - Spanish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The food was delicious, el service was great and I love the place, tables, floors, atmosphere were fenomenal read more

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Usually, when you hear about the Spanish restaurant, it means a restaurant owned by people that speak Spanish Not in this case It's a Spanish restaurant, selling food like you would eat if you were in Spain read more

The food was good but the service left much to be desired. Upon our arrival there was one person ordering take out and we were seated immediately. It took another 20 minutes for the waitress to check in us and we had to ask for water. We ordered the garlic shrimp from the appetizer menu, my husband had the shrimp risotto from the entree menu and I ordered the pork belly and guacamole from the entree menu. There was definitely some misinterpretation of the menu as it related to portion sizes and content. Be advised the pork belly and guacamole are delicious but not entree portions. The shrimp risotto entree had a total of three shrimp but cost $25! Our garlic shrimp appetizer cost $18 and had 10 shrimp ok. We both agreed the risotto would not have been worth it without the addition of the garlic shrimp. I believe with some tweaking of the menu and improvement to customer service Olivos has potential to be a five star rerestaurant. The location is convenient for us so we will be back in a few months. read more

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What an absolute gem!!! we were looking for a quick bite but instead got a quick trip to Spain! it's a new place, they do not have their liquor license yet, should be able to serve wine and beer in a month. Atmosphere is very inviting, settle Spanish music, attentive service and food.. oh the food! Juicy steak, creamy potatoes, soft octopus with fragrant smoked paprika .. melt in your mouth carpaccio.. do not forget about Flan .. owner stopped by our table to ask how is everything, which was a nice personal touch! Please give this place a try - you won't be disappointed! read more

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The service was magnificent, the food tasted great, the portions are big for some of the tapas and the regular antares are enough as well. Definitely recommend! read more

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Rather pricy for Town & Country area. More expensive than similar places in SOHO. Also, they do not have a liquor license and will not allow you to bring your own wine, not even with a corkage fee. read more

I loved everything about this place. Our hostess/server was very kind, attentive and helpful with the food selection. We tried a few appetizers which were all excellent (beef carpaccio, shrimp and octopus) accompanied by toasted bread that was fresh. We had some lobster followed by flan and coffee and we had no complaints whatsoever, it was all amazing. It's been a while since I've been in a restaurant and loved every single thing that was on my table! Can't wait to go again and try other stuff on their menu. read more

Muy buena experiencia, tienen buena variedad de vinos y los cocteles excelentes. La comida muy exquisita le recomiendo el filete mignon reducido en vino. El ambiente espectacular para una cena romántica. Y muy bien atendidos por claudia que nos ayudo mucho a espojer los buenos planos. read more

Olivos - Sangria blanca - Spanish Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Disappointed Me and my friends were looking forward to checking out the new place 3 Ambiance - it's a wide open square space with nice square tables, no booths. It looks like a upscale cafeteria, but a cafeteria none the less. Unfortunately we were there during sunset, there is no shades on the glass walls to block the bright light during sunset. Had to move to a different table. 3 Service - the place was empty, we were like the 3rd table. She was prompt at the beginning but the service dropped off towards the end. Had to wave down a group of servers just standing there and talking to get our checks 1 Food - the most important. Here comes the major disappointment 1 - Abondigas meat balls. DRY, salty, the sauce was way to tart. Did I mention it was DRY. She didn't even eat half of it. 1 - Duck Breast, ordered medium. It was well done, chewy, and DRY as a bone. It comes in small little slices. You can tell it was sliced then cooked adding to the dryness vs cooking up a whole piece of duck breast, locking in the juices then sliced 3 - Oxtail stew, on the salty side. But had a nice flavor. Sadly it was nothing but potatos and sauce. Had 1 large and 1 medium bone chunk with a couple of pinky size bones. Very little meat. 3 - Lamb, cooked nicely but again on the salty side but edible unlike the entrees. Luckily she liked her food salty. 5 - French Fries, the best thing we ate. It was delicious. To bad the other dishes weren't as good 3 - caramel flambe cheesecake. Good and Bad depending on the bite. They put so much alcohol on top to bring it on fire for presentation. One bite was delicious and one bite would be riun by the leftover alcohol. More alcohol and caramel the cheesecake. read more

Ambience zero points, food, and service five points, it's amazing that such a good chef has no understanding of ambience, the place was so bright that my eyes was hurting looking at the bar and seeing the bright lights like a sun in your eyes, the service was good , but our server had a hard time understanding us, the food was amazing , I felt like I'm eating in an upscale diner, we asked the server if they could dim the lights, but they did not understand us, if you are on a date, I would not recommend this place, but if you like bright places and good food, this is the restaurant for you. read more

The food was ok we order churrasco and the meat didn't have the best quality. Carpaccio and the croquetas were good. The service was good , our waitress was nice and attentive. The ambiance was nice . read more

Would not say amazing but it was a good overall experience. Paella was ok. Croquetas and the meatballs were excellent. Sangria pitcher was well priced but not the best sangria overall. The ambience, presentation of the food and service make this place worth a visit. read more

Wait staff slow. Food was subpar. Tried but not going back. Wife and i both disappointed

Fast service. Had guacamole with chicharron and the risotto. Both delicious!! Coconut margarita was also good.

Everything about this place was incredible!! The ambiance was nice, quiet and romantic. The service was immaculate and the food just impeccable. I cannot recommend this place enough, we just stumbled upon it after a dr. Appt in Tampa, the truffle risotto is an absolute must have! read more

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