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    The Olive Tree

    4.3 (63 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Romantic
    Outdoor seating

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    Outside - this is the back of the building
    Steven B.

    I was in Williamsport overnight after hiking Ricketts Glen and looking for a place to get dinner based on the Yelp reviews I decided to give The Olive Tree a try. I ran into into a couple of nits finding the restaurant; first it was the First Friday on W.4th so street closed to traffic and plenty of people out enjoying themselves. After finding parking nearby I tried to find The Olive Tree based on the address and it looked like the place didn't even exist; finally after a couple times around I noticed the small sign that said the place was in the back of the building. I circled around and found The Olive Tree tucked in next to the back parking lot. Walking in you find a small place that is packed with femininity, history and charm. It feels very old school with a huge chalkboard menu, chandeliers, wire chairs and glass tables and many flourishes. My attention was immediately drawn to the display case of a wide variety of delicious looking baklava. I was greeted by the owner and grabbed a table to look at the menu, which had plenty of vegetarian and seafood options. I decided to order the variety platter to get a nice selection of different tastes. The platter came with spanakopita, dolmathes, vegetables, hummus, skordalia, tzatziki, feta, and grilled pita bread; I asked to leave off the olives. What I got was an beautifully presented buffet of flavors, textures and some of the best Mediterranean food I have had. All of the food was clearly made in house using traditional recipes. The spanakopita was excellent, thin layers of crisp dough surrounded perfectly seasoned spinach and feta cheese. The dolomathes, grape leaves stuffed with rice and spices and rich olive oil. The hummus was hearty and flavorful, just the right bit garlicky. The tzatziki was smooth and light, a perfect compliment to the raw broccoli and carrots. This is the first time I have encountered skordalia, the 'Greek penicillin" a delicious combination of potatoes, garlic, dill and olive oil. The pita bread freshly grilled and perfect on its own or for dipping. I am not a huge fan of feta cheese, but here it was better then I have had before; the owner explained they drain the water and soak the feta in olive oil which makes it smoother and less salty. A truly excellent dinner and plenty of food. Delicious, vegetarian and healthy I was incredibly pleased with my choice to try The Olive Tree. I would strongly recommend giving them a try either to eat there or for take out. If nothing else I would return just to try some of the baklava.

    This is a hidden gem! We're 1:45 away, but will be making this trip again because the food was just that good! We absolutely loved talking with Sophia, the owner. Love her sassy, no BS attitude. Already looking forward to visiting again!

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    8 years ago

    Didn't get a chance to eat here; walked in and was completely ignored by the woman working there.

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    5 years ago

    Absolutely delicious homemade food and the owner is a delightful lady. Definitely will be coming back

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    8 years ago

    Very special place! If you love healthy, authentic Greek food you should absolutely stop here.

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    Best Hummus I have ever eaten. It was freshly made while we waited. Yum yum. Sorry Sabra my old friend...

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    Delicious food! Great atmosphere, only complaint: wish this place was a little larger/had more seating!

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    The Sawhorse Cafe - Pastries

    The Sawhorse Cafe

    4.7(176 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    The Sawhorse Cafe, Williamsport Pa…read more The breakfasts are pretty good, as is the coffee. I'd say a 5 or possibly 6 out of 10. The space is small and cramped, with an unfriendly "woke" vibe. I've gone there on and off for a few years hoping the vibe might change to be more welcoming, but It hasn't. The last time I was there, I brought my wife for a relaxing breakfast together. There was one table left. I put my phone on the table and got in line to order our food, so when the food comes up we aren't standing there holding our food trying to eat standing up. The two girls in line in front of us waiting to order did the same exact thing, as their 2 purses were on a table and were in front of me in line, as did another man that I know was in line with his hat on a table. However, they decided to humiliate and embarrass us, telling us to take our things off the table and order first before taking a table. Even though we've done it many times before and most people do. We unfortunately were their petty examples of the day. We got out of line and left and spent our money at another breakfast spot that is equally as good or better, without the stress, humiliation and woke attitudes. We will never be back to The Sawhorse Cafe in Williamsport Pa, and I will be sure to tell my circle of friends about my unpleasant experience so they can too decide if they want to eat there. Maybe with less people coming in, we can help your seating dilemma.

    Nice staff, great food, locally sourced menu ingredients. The only down side is few tables and it's…read morefirst come first to order for eat in. So on college event weekends we avoid this option as it gets full quickly.

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    The Sawhorse Cafe - The entire seating area

    The entire seating area

    The Sawhorse Cafe - Eggs Benedict

    Eggs Benedict

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    Bullfrog Brewery

    Bullfrog Brewery

    4.0(533 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    Super great food! The wait staff I have had the past couple visits have been super friendly and…read moreattentive (even during dinner rush during graduation season). The inside has a cool ambiance, and they make good use of their space. The drinks are kinda pricey for the area but they are unique and well crafted. The food is special, no Sysco junk here (iykyk). I haven't tried their craft beers, but if its anything like their food you should give it a try. parking can be a bit rough when downtown gets busy, but make the trip over here if you can.

    Overall/ maybe worth stopping by again, but it'll be a tough sell to my husband, especially with…read moreother establishments in the area we know we like better, or would try. A kind of expensive stop for meh food and beer. Staff were amazing, so I feel slightly bad for a critical review. ---------------------------- Parking/ This started off the experience rocky for our vehicle. There seemed to be no specific parking dedicated to the brewery. There seemed to be a lot next door for the bank, but there was tons of signage saying it was for the bank, and others would be towed. There seemed to be street parking, but tons of signs saying no parking, loading zones, etc. After three trips around the block settled on the bank since it was Sunday. Had this been any other day, I could have seen us giving up and going elsewhere. Ambiance/ Very brewery-esque with tanks, natural vibes, etc. There was a live jazz trio playing who sounded lovely, but I just wasn't in the mood to try to talk over music, and asked to be moved further away. It seemed like the general feel, many were sat in main bar area, and asked to move back. Staff/ Every single staff member was super friendly, helpful, prompt, and trying to make your experience go well, so super shout out to the staff. Food/ We were stopping through the area around lunch time, so we didn't need anything crazy, but if you weren't getting breakfast or a burger, there wasn't much else. We both ordered a burger (All American and the breakfast/fried egg one). The All-American was good and I upgraded to fries. Breakfast burger was "good enough" I'm told. The chips that come with the burgers are just bagged kettles chips and not homemade. Beers/ We actually came in thinking we weren't going to drink, but were suckers for trying new things. Husband had an IPA and I had a fruited sour. Neither of us liked our beers, and I purposely made sure to drink mine before finishing my food so I didn't have to end with it. Price/ I don't know the area well but beers were $7-$8 for 10 oz pours. For two burgers, one with bagged chips and one with upgraded fries, and 2 not good beers, our bill was $50+. Which isn't terrible, but I could find better places to eat for that price point.

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    Bullfrog Brewery
    Bullfrog Brewery
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    The Sticky Elbow - broccoli and garlic aioli

    The Sticky Elbow

    3.8(189 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    We've eaten at most of the popular places in Williamsport and I have to put this one at the top…read more While visiting our son at Penn College, this place will now be our "go-to". Service was great! Menu was unique and very tasty.

    The Sticky Elbow had a big menu and even bigger portion sizes…read more My bartender and server was great. She gave generous pours, solid recommendations, and constant smiles. Despite being one of the few patrons in the restaurant, my order took quite some time to come out. Drinks were made instantly, but I finished two before my entree arrived. The bathroom was strangely the only sticky element of the establishment. *Ribeye: huge 18 ounce ribeye served with sweet potato fries and creamed corn. Although I asked for medium rare, the edges leaned closer to medium well. That said, the steak was thoroughly seasoned and tender throughout. The sweet potato fries were heavily seasoned with sea salt, though the potatoes themselves were sweet enough to balance it out. The creamed corn was the most pungent and watery component. I wished the sauce had been thickened more, as it pooled underneath the steak and softened the bottom crust. Overall, this dish was hefty and a steal for the price. *Frost Bite: one of the seasonal mixed drinks. The Malibu and pineapple juice gave this a pina colada style profile. The blue curacao added a striking snowy appearance, though the drink itself leaned quite sweet. *Jingle Juice: another seasonal option, though this one packed a stronger alcohol punch. The tequila was more prominent, while the peach schnapps helped soften the edge. However, the cranberry and orange juices were barely noticeable, so it did not quite deliver the spiked fruit punch profile I was expecting. I loved the generous portions and strong flavors. While the execution was not perfect, the large sizes and heavy pours still made this a jolly experience.

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    The Sticky Elbow - Bar

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    The Sticky Elbow - Scallops and bacon risotto

    Scallops and bacon risotto

    The Sticky Elbow - Mexican burger keto style was awesome! (Forgot to say hold the fries) keto rules!

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    Mexican burger keto style was awesome! (Forgot to say hold the fries) keto rules!

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