Went for an late lunch early dinner. Took my wife. It was festively decorated. We sat in a mostly uncrowded main dinner room, with a nicely adorned fireplace wall. Rich wood cladded horseshoe shaped soffit on the ceiling bringing the focus back to that sitting area. They started off with a complementary olive tapenade with pita bread. The bar staff took our order for drinks and also provided water. My wife had a chicken Saltumbucco dish & I had a seared salmon fillet in a bed of steamed spinach and lemons wine reduction bed of rice. Afterwards, I had a cappuccino. My wife abstained. The food was great. Very flavorful. The cappuccino was one of the better ones I have had. Thick foam with a hint of cinnamon and a flavorful espresso and milk. Will be going back here when next in town. read more

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Always a good meal! The service was excellent. Every time we eat at the Smashed Olive we have food to take home, the portions are huge.

My wife and I had lunch here the other day. We have been here many times in the past with complete satisfaction. We have always been very happy with everything. This visit was particularly good. I had the lasagne and Kathy had the wedge salad. Both were fantastic. So the food was great! The service was extraordinary. We were served by Kass. She is fabulous. Her sparkly personality and over the top professionalism made this a great experience. We also spoke with the manager (I wish I could remember her name) that has been with Smashed olive for only about two months. She is doing a great job and we can see the difference she makes. The decor and overall comfort of the dining and bar areas are above and beyond excellent. It was a cold day so the fireplace made it even more cozy. Try this place . . . you'll not be disappointed!!! read more

Service and ambiance were fine. The food quality and taste is poor, especially for the high prices. We went here roughly six months ago and the quality was better than our recent visit. The short rib is $32 it was unappealing. It looks like diner food and doesn't taste like anything and for that price we certainly expected more. We had the sourdough grilled cheese at our previous visit and it was much better than recently, the bread tasted old and just like regular bread and again for $20 it was disappointing. The salmon bites were discolored in parts (could just be the cut), flavorless, and dry for $18 we had hoped for more. Drink selection is pretty good though. For these prices, you can pay the same and get MUCH better food and quality 15 minutes down the road in Hackettstown. I don't think we'd come back or encourage others to try it. read more

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The name says it all. I mean seriously who likes smashed olives. We came on a Saturday night with no reservation we opted to sit at the bar after being offered a table in a busy/tight walkway next to the kitchen and bathrooms. They bring you smashed olives and warm bread for a starter, I do not like olives so I didn't eat it. I asked the bartender for a drink recommendation that was not sweet and went with the white linen. It took about 15 minutes for the cocktails to arrive and I was confused when I got mine because it was purpose and very sweet but because it took so long I didn't say anything ... it took me the entire two hours we were there to drink it. We chose the whipped ricotta for the starter and I was so confused when it came out it was ice cold. The bread was cold the honey was barely there and honestly it was unbearable. It felt like an eternity for our food to come out I went with the short rib and my friend got the shrimp linguini. When my plate arrived I instantly knew it wasn't going to be good the short rib was in a pool of gravy and I saw not a trace of salt or pepper. My first bite was so bland I could have cried. Nothing had seasoning the meat, potatoes or broccoli. I was starving but I sent it back. The bartender and the someone else offered the menu to order something else but after the drink and the starter I was over it. When the bill came and I looked at it I was more disappointed I was given the wrong the drink, it was the lychee. Unfortunately, I would not visit the smashed olive again. read more

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The ambiance is nostalgic, a mix between a nice Italian restaurant with a bar area. The staff were very nice. The gluten free options were very yummy!! The waiter even put in a gluten free olive tapenade and pita order for me without me asking. The gluten free fried calamari was good. The gluten free chicken parm was amazing!!!! The gluten free pasta was overcooked but okay. My mom enjoyed the uncle junior's sandwich with fries. Will definitely return for the ambiance and gluten free options. read more

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Fantastic meal! Service was a bit slow starting out it was a Saturday night and they were busy but the meal made up for it. Everything we got was delicious and perfect. Whipped feta appetizer is 10/10. Desserts were homemade and so good! Perfect place for a girls night out we got sat in the nice big corner booth and we loved it. Very nice read more

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We've driven past this restaurant many times and finally decided to try it on my husband's birthday last night. The atmosphere was very nice. Not too casual, not too fancy. The menu is extensive and varied. Something for everyone. I had the smashed lemon chicken with vegetable and smashed potato and it was delicious. Crispy skin and moist on the inside. Others in our group had the short rib ragu with penne and they ate everything but the dish! We ordered the cheese bread as a starter and it was nothing great. The presentation looked kinda thrown in the plate. Needs improvement: Our waitress was efficient but we felt like we were bothering her. She didn't offer the complimentary bread and tapenade (smashed olives) patrons are to expect in the beginning so I asked for it and I must admit, it wasn't great. It tasted like smooshed black olives from a can--didn't have flavor. When our water and drinks came the condensation on the glasses created a mess on the table. I went to the bar and got cocktail napkins to wipe it up. It would be good to place bar coasters under the drinks to avoid this. My husband had an Old Fashioned as that is "his drink". It looked like half a drink and a couple cubes of almost melted ice. All in all, I would go back. The atmosphere and food were great--it's just the little things that would make the experience even better. One last thing, I made the reservation through Open Door and noted a birthday as our occasion. Not a single acknowledgment during our visit. If it doesn't matter than don't ask. read more

Love it here! The menu is extensive and the food is delicious. My favorite is the frutti di mare. The wine on tap is something unique and enjoyable. A good variety of craft beer is also available. The atmosphere is cozy especially in the winter when the fireplace is on. The kids menu offers nice choices and portions are large. read more

Delicious food, outstanding service and friendly atmosphere. Felipe was terrific and handled out party of 20 with professionalism and a smile! 5 stars!!!! read more

My family and I celebrated my birthday here. The gnocchi is amazing as is the espresso martini! Our server was very attentive. I'd absolutely return. read more

The ambiance at the Smashed Olive is cozy and warm. We were very pleased with the lunch we had at there. Our waitress, Juliette gave us excellent service. She was very nice!! They gave us a yummy amusement made of Pita triangles with their delicious smashed olives. Our meals came quickly as did the beverages. The portions are large. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Went to the Smashed Olive for the first time for a quick bite on a Wednesday afternoon. Nice outdoor seating, but was grateful to be eating inside on that super hot day! Interior is well designed and very classy. I ordered a chicken sandwich, which was excellent and a generous portion for myself. The bread it was on tasted homemade! My daughter loved her chicken meal as well. I also ordered a glass of the house red wine, which was very good. The waitress, Jess, and the hostess, Sarah, were so incredibly kind and very attentive! They couldn't have been sweeter to my little girl. We loved them! Will absolutely be back again not only for the excellent food but for the superb service. read more

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Nice atmosphere, good food, delicious soups, friendly attentive staff

After running errands all day, we decided to treat ourselves to dinner at this restaurant. The shrimp cocktail, with its large pawns, set the mood as we sat by the fire. The presentation of our entrees (hanger steak and short rib gnocchi) was fantastic and delicious. Our tiramisu capped off an excellent meal. BTW, Cassandra was charming and offered us some great suggestions when we ordered. read more

The hostess and waitress were very friendly and quick! Loved the food, we had one mixup that was our fault and they corrected it no questions asked. Def recommend this place and we'll be going back. read more

Food was great but we had made a reservation and we walked in right in time and told them we were there. A bunch of people walked in after us and they gave our table to a group who did not have a reservation. We ended up sitting in the bar but definitely not ideal with two kids. We will be back to try it again. Just hope they are more organized next time. read more

We are so fortunate to have had our son's 40th Surprise Birthday party at the SMASHED OLIVE. Felipe helped us plan the fun event and it was Perfect because Smashed Olive had Beautiful Ambience Scrumptious Food Gorgeous Cocktails Fantastic Servers who truly care about the patrons Did I say the food was Delicious? And very reasonable prices? If you want tasty drinks, yummy food (the stuffed mushrooms were great!) and great ambience- GO TO SMASHED OLIVE on Route 31 in Washington NJ. read more

The owner Dawn is very hospitable and has created a wonderful spot with great atmosphere, amazing food and an excellent staff. Highly Recommend!!!!! read more

Nice place with dark wood interior and an inviting menu. Service at the bar was just OK - bartender was very slow and didn't seem motivated. We have eaten here 3 times now - food is just OK - not worth it for us to come back. read more

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Updated my review to add new food pics. All around just a humble spot for lunch or dinner. Service is always on point and the restaurant has different brews and cozy atmosphere. read more

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Went here recently for a date night based on the reviews. I wanted to like this place more. The olive tapenade they give is delicious, but everything else was just okay. The service was really slow, might have just been an off night seeing as others really like it. I don't believe the prices reflect the quality of food. Everything was relatively high for what it was. We got the fish tacos for app, eggplant and chicken Murphy for dinner. read more

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stopped by on way home, ate here years ago when it was another restaurant...it was a nice find and happy to see it reopened (march 2022). Had the apple Brie sandwich...very good! We also had the pot pie, the filling was excellent but my daughter did not really care for the "pie". My husband had the braised beef which was also very tasty. Nice bar selection, service was timely and efficient, really made for a nice night out. We would come back. read more

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Order multiple times for delivery and food was good. Recently had the opportunity to go have lunch and food was even better. Great food options for all ages. Good adult beverage selection. Look forward to going back. read more

Sashed Olive was an unexpected great dining experience. Cat our waitress was a pleasure even after our numerous specific requests. Everything is made to order and was awesome. Started with the complimentary olive tamponade and the warm pita, nice touch. The fried calamari was fresh not frozen and the best I have ever eaten. Lightly battered and a large portion. The ribeye was cooked as requested and the grill platter, ribs shrimp and hanger steak was also delicious. Chef Dawn the owner obviously is experienced and is sure to serve quality food that is prepared with an interesting flair. If you desire a burger, salad, chicken pasta or fish I would not hesitate to order anything on the menu. Cocktails hit the spot and the wine pours were generous. Go and enjoy. Great meal in Washington N.J. read more

This is my new favorite place. Stopped in for a quick bite for lunch and had a super professional Burger. It was super juicy and had bacon on it. The garlic Parmesan fries that came with it were so awesome. They were crispy and flavorful. I would like to go back for dinner and try some entrees and other items as they all looked and sounded amazing. It's super cozy inside and well kept. read more

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Absolutely fantastic, Delicious food, great drinks and very friendly and professional staff. Strongly recommend. read more

The Smashed Olive - The Porterhouse steak is my favorite so far. - Soup Near Me - Washington, New Jersey

Went tonight for my birthday ; excellent dinner - my daughter had Gnocci and I had the Hanger Steak , delicious !!!! Highly recommend this restaurant . We had a very nice and polite server !!!! Thank u Smashed Olive read more

My family had my 50th birthday dinner here and it was nothing short of amazing! Service was excellent, food and drinks were superb. The owner/chef even came to visit a few times. So sweet. I highly recommend! read more

Ambiance was nice. Staff is great. We ordered the steaks and found them to be OK. The owner checks in with you which is a nice touch.

I just recently moved to Washington... this looks like a beautiful building and the menu seems super delicious sounding. I think I've maybe posted twice on Yelp... because even if I go to a restaurant I'm not satisfied with ..I won't go to the length of leaving a review... unless I think my visit was really that bad. It was. We ordered the charcuterie board. Parts of the cheese was hard.. it had sliced olives from a can and instead of "seasonal jam" it was apple sauce. I've had many a charcuterie board ... THIS was was honestly shocking and laughable. Run to ShopRite across the street and get some nice olives and fig jam for god sake. We also ordered the beef Wellington bites. again I don't normally bother putting out a review but the description of the beef Wellington bites didn't watch.. at all. Especially when you know what beef Wellington is. Honest to God this was puffed pastry with a piece of overcooked stew meat in the center... THAT. IS. ALL. I know it's hard to find people to work ... but then lower your prices. Save your money there's plenty of other restaurants in the area read more

The Smashed Olive - An absolutely terrible charcuterie board. ( The "seasonal jam" was apple sauce ) but that wasn't the only problem ..trust me. - Soup Near Me - Washington, New Jersey

I have been here a number of times now and it's always excellent. I love the weekly food specials, which have been exceptional each time I've tried them. I also had a party of about 30 here in June and the service was wonderful. The bartenders and servers here are all so nice and caring. Highly recommend! It's nice to have a decent restaurant to go to in town now! read more

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I could go here everyday. The food is just so good. This place used to be Stone Tavern where I probably ate just once. They kept the decor(almost) but the food is just phenomenal. read more

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Early Sunday diner. Service were great. Food was very tasty. Highly recommend their ricotta gnocchi with shortrib ragu.

This is by far one of the best restaurants we've been to in while. From the decor, to the staff to the food. The inside is beautiful and very clean. The staff was absolutely amazing, very friendly. Our waitress was Tricia and was great. We started off with the whipped ricotta appetizer and oh my lord was it delicious! Smooth and creamy, with just a bit of heat from the hot honey. It comes with bread, I could have eaten that as a meal. They also give you complimentary bread and olive tapenade. That was also delicious. I had the chicken, apple and Brie sandwich. I was concerned that the chicken was going to be a thick cutlet but it was thin and just a great combination of flavors. Boyfriend had the truffle burger which had mushrooms, cheese, truffle aioli, caramelized onions. Cooked perfectly. Was very good. We both aren't fries fans but they had garlic Parmesan and we enjoyed. We both only ate half of our sandwiches. I would definitely go back and would definitely recommend read more

Burgers are the best... ambiance is relaxing and happy and the service is A-one! I especially liked their white sangria ... a nice place for family and friends read more

Should've stayed at the other place. Over priced. The food is not that great. Staff is so so. Not a great addition to our area.

Right from the start we were not valued as customers. Dining room had 2 other parties in it, tons of open tables and booths. It was 5pm, well before the 6pm rush and we asked for a booth because we had a baby with us. We were told no. During our meal, three other parties complained about their tables and on was given a booth - I guess we weren't as valuable as them. By the time we left there were MULTIPLE open booths still open from when we walked in. Food was OK. The prosciutto pizza was decent, but the special soft shell crab was inedible. Surprised the chef put it on the plate. It was supposed to be fried crispy it came out super wet and soggy and tasted funky. Chicken apple Brie sandwich was OK, fries were pretty good. We did like the pork tacos. read more

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Happened to be driving through town and stopped in for dinner. Friendly service, delicious food, Innovative drinks - all our qualities I found when I dined here. I will definitely come back again. read more

Very nice improvement from the last owners. This is a good restaurant But, it's going to cost you time and money. They have a decent variety of entrees, plus a small bar that will surely cost you to drink at. The wait for the food was ridiculously long. It's work trying if you have money yo burn ! read more