Olive Branch — Restaurant in Lower Township

I've wanted to get to Olive Branch for quite a while and we finally made it. We had a delicious meal, with nicely attentive and family-friendly service, in a lovely bright little dining room. Every aspect of the menu was appealing. The dinner bread (semolina from a NY bakery, we were told) with table EVOO were perfect. The Chop Chop Greek Salad was so fresh and crisp! Appetizer chicken wings with carmelized onions on top were flash fried goodies. We enjoyed our entrees (shrimp and filet mignon kabob). We saved room for dessert (and took a lot of leftovers home to enjoy later). Baklava and rice pudding was the chef's kiss on the evening. The restaurant is BYOB (did we miss that in the Google listing or website?), so we will be better prepared next time with a convenient stop across the street at the liquor store). The only word of warning is to those who may be very sensitive to temperature changes and A/C. I was VERY cold all through the evening, (with a short sleaved dress, a light sweater and my napkin as a tiny blanket on my lap). But that is my ONLY note for our very enjoyable dinner. We will be back to try the rest of the menu. Yum! This is a gastronomic oasis in...

Food was good. But they overcharged me. The rude hostess scolded me for "ordering off the wrong menu." Excuse me? I called & ordered off the PDF off their website. Apparently - that wasn't the correct one. She told me that I should have looked at the menu by clicking "order on-line." I understand you need to increase your prices - but make sure the documents on YOUR website are correct.

I asked if she was going to honor the prices which were on their website. She said "no way - we can't do that. You ordered off the wrong menu."

She was rude. She was inconsiderate. I will tell EVERYONE that asks me about this place that the food was fantastic, but it's a shame the staff was rude.

On top of that, I ordered the Salmon meal & for $20 it was THE SMALLEST piece of salmon I've ever had. My friends who eat here regularly also said the Watermelon salad was half the size it is normally.

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Amazing local restaurant that pays attention to detail. The food is fresh & amazing, the service top notch and the ambiance is that of a larger more expensive dining experience. Maybe the price points are a few bucks higher-but nothing near what Cape May, Stone Harbor & LBI charge for lesser experiences. In short, you can tell the owners & staff care about quality.

Just a note to anyone going, it may not seem it but the area it is located in is up & coming. Do not expect that just because you drive out of the way to get here from Wildwood or Cape May that you will get seated right away. It’s summer at the beach. Anything under a half hour wait is considered a win. Just know that when they seat you, you will understand. They will treat you like family and make sure you have an exceptional experience. If you want “fast food” go...