This restaurant is a very quite reserved dining experience. It is by reservation only. The hostess/waitress/server was also the owner. The menu is 100% authentic German. I ordered the Jager schnitzel, with pan fried potatoes. It was extremely good. The restaurant itself is elegant with soft music playing, which makes for a fine dining experience. We went with a group of 6. The appetizers very authentic as well! read more

Being open more often!!! Not just by reservation "If/when" you call back! And how about not closing from November to February every year?? One more IMPORTANT thing!! How about " to go" meals?? Every restaurant has to go even for leftovers! You are situated right at the RV park. Most campers like to bring to go back to their RVs. This may just be a hobby for you guys, but you do have a lot of customers that would really like a reliable restaurant!! read more

Not sure I've ever been here. The app keeps asking for a review... so here goes. Nice place, easy to find, plenty of parking. The wait staff can't wait for DT to initiate "no tax on tips". KH will only increase your taxes to pay for all of the government waste and the war in Ukraine . read more

A friend and I came here for dinner. She'd eaten lunch here before and like it. This place is a little off the beaten path....located on the north side of Compass Lake (just south of Alford, FL). It has limited hours for both lunch and dinner so check ahead if you plan on dinning here. Online seems to indicate you always need to make a reservation prior. But my friend said it wasn't that busy and that we should be able to just walk-in. The parking lot is limited and you may have to park about 25 yards away. The building looks a little dated on the outside, but the inside is fairly nice. The view of the lake was pretty cool too. So I decided to try the Cordon Blue Schnitzel (stuff with ham and cheese) and had the German Potatoes as a side....paired with a german beer. Now the beer (a brown ale) was really, really, good but I don't remember the name. The potatoes were also very good tasting. However, the schnitzel was a little lacking in flavor. The ham had no flavor and the cheese wasn't much better. The breading and meat had some flavor, but not a lot. My friend ordered a Potato soup which she shared with me. But her Apple Sauce Pork Loin wasn't as tasty as she was hoping for and said it was just OK. Our server was nice, but we were puzzled we were told they didn't have a small bowl (remember, we were sharing the potato soup). We asked a couple times and said there wasn't anything to use. We eventually ask for a coffee cup...which did the trick. The soup was good, but nothing to rave about. Overall, I feel the same way about the overall dining experience....some good, some not so good. So for me, I'm middle of the road on rating this place...3 stars! I'd like to try this place again, selecting a different dish, in hopes of fulfilling my expectation of a wonder and tasteful dinner! read more

Authentic, delicious and pretty. That's right, I said pretty. The food was fabulous, and the timing and presentation were perfect. But I'm getting ahead of myself. When we walked in, we were greeted by Riina, the co-owner, she was walking us through the foyer to our table when my wife and I noticed the "beer cooler" and made a sharp left in unison to check out the German beer options. It was so refreshing to go to a restaurant where the beer selection is off the charts! Including an amazing Stout...if you're not a dark beer drinker, then you don't understand how amazing it is to be way off the beaten path and have a Stout in a restaurant...that never happens, at least not in Florida, we ordered two, and a Pretzel with Honey Mustard. The pretzel was crispy and salty on the outside and warm and soft on the inside, the sweet, spicy mustard was the perfect compliment! We started out with the potato Potato-Leek Soup which could have been a meal in itself. A huge mug of thick, savory soup was perfect on this rainy evening. But we didn't stop there, of course. For our entree, we both selected the Chicken Schnitzel with brown mushroom sauce. A salad came out first and we selected the jalapeno dressing, just the right amount of heat. As for the Schnitzel, we opted for the sauce on the side because we love the crunchy and didn't want to lose that. The chicken was tender and flavorful even without the sauce, but the sauce was savory, thick and creamy and loaded with thinly sliced mushrooms, just delicious. On this particular day, there was a large family celebrating their grandmother's birthday, which was fun since it was my wife's birthday too, so they had a fun conversation on that, and after our dinner, unsolicited, Riina brought my wife a slice of their delicious cheese cake with a birthday candle, so sweet and the literal icing on the cake! I ordered their Amaretto Biscotti Layer Cake, it was amazing. We will be back. read more

Found this little hidden gem on Compass Lake. It's German food. And if I'm being honest, I'm not a fan of German food, or at least wasn't until I ate here. Maybe I'm just not a fan of sauerkraut stuff, and everything we ordered didn't have it on it.. Everything was absolutely delicious!!! read more

A hidden gem. My schnitzel was bigger than the plate! All the sides are excellent and you can tell everything is homeade. Also don't leave without getting a homeade dessert. We will be back often read more

Amazing food and very chill environment. Possibly the best steak I've ever had, schnitzel is amazing, service phenomenal! Try the Czech beer! read more

Love this restaurant and it's location. Great German food-nothing like it! The schnitzel is amazing and the desserts are to die for!

My husband was born in Germany and his mom had a restaurant there. I have a hard time taking him to a German restaurant because we are usually disappointed. I have to say this is the best German restaurant in the USA that I have ever been to!!! Hubby was very well pleased and the daughter was in pure heaven!! We will absolutely be back! Owner was very courteous and was quick with our service. I wish her the absolute best in her business!! And please don't leave without trying dessert! Trust me on this one! read more

I love it, hits home for me. It use to be a treat to go as a family. Definitely a comfort food!

Talk about a neat find. We were in the area looking for something good to eat and ran across Olle's. Its located in the Compass Lake Lodge. Good German food in the middle of north west rural Florida. Who would have thought? I had the snitzel with sour kraut and Spetzle. It was amazing and you could clearly see that they put much preparation in their dishes. We also had the frozen mocha cake which was beyond any expectation. Added bonus, was the prices were very reasonable. read more

Olle and his wife Riina are very good at creating a wonderful meal. Olle was trained in Germany and this really shows through. You feel like you are in Europe but there is no jet lag!! Our motorcycle touring group found this spot on Google. Always looking for a new and tasty location, we gave it a try. What a find! Fresh and very tasty and not over seasoned like most of the food served in the south. You must try the German Potato Salad and any of the desserts. They are so good you will want"to slap your Momma!!" read more

Had a good dinner here. We were surprised as it seems like the only restaurant in the area so our expectations were not high. But the meal was great. German food, many different schnitzels available, beers and wine. Service was very good as well. read more

Off the beaten track, for sure, but a beautiful spot and good menu. We were early for lunch and disappointed that the soups were not ready yet. Great brats, spatz burger and whatever the stuffed "pasta" was called. Be aware the lunch entrees are a la carte. Sweet and helpful service. Overall, a neat find! read more

Good food . Check it ! You enjoy the food and great atmosphere and service. German Food

Tucked away in a lodge has nice atmosphere and overlooks the lake. Very limited menu with only German dishes, mostly schnitzel. Food very good but wife was not happy since she does not care for German food. read more

Not a good experience Made reservations on phone and online. Arrived late because could not find the restaurant. No sign or posting of Olles anywhere. I call at 1230 to indicate would be late they close for lunch at 2pm We arrive at 1:30 sorry too late she said. have to come back ay 430. It was my birthday and we drove 1 1/2 hours. I don't care how good the food is I will not return. Hungry so ate at McDonalds. read more

Peaceful atmosphere, gracious and friendly manner and delicious food, just like in Germany. We will be back soon!

This restaurant is a little out of the way off 231 but it is well worth it - the service is great, staff pleasant , the food is very good hot and fresh, cooked when you order it. The hamburger is juicy and the rib eye is a good size and very tender and juicy. The Amaretto Biscotti Layer Cake is die for. Well worth the drive and the price don't miss it. Judyqann read more

What a wonderful find! We were driving up 231 North and wanted to get a bite. Not knowing the area, I looked up nearby restaurants on Yelp. Well, long story short, we had a wonderful experience on all levels. Wonderful location on Compass Lake. The restaurant staff is very welcoming. The food is fantastic! I'm so happy that we took the time to experience Olle's. read more

What a refreshing break from normal. Great German food with classic European desserts at a price point anyone can afford. Olle is a professionally trained Chef operating out of the Compass Lake main building. A family affair, Olle and Riina take pride in the preparation and delivery of quality enteee's and desserts that will leave you saying, "Why didn't I know about this place, we'll definitely be back." Olle's is just off HW231, so if you're local or traveling, stop by for what will be the first of many future visits. read more

Great food and great service. Clean and a wonderful view of Compass Lake. What more could you ask for.

Friendly service and the menu offers a nice choice European favorites suitable for American tastes in a relaxed atmosphere. It's a delightful change from the same old things. read more

We love Olle's! We go at least once a week. The owner's are wonderful people and the food is always delicious. The prices are good and we have never left hungry. read more