Olivia

Olivia is a beautiful facility inside and out. The patio overlooks a culinary garden that augments some of the restaurants dishes. They also have a very nice wine selection and a extremely knowledgeable bartender on the night we dined. The beef carpaccio was one on the best we have ever had with the faint flavor of dijon. The salmon tartare was very good. The romaine hearts salad was really tasty along with the two entrees waygu tri-tip & frites and the wild boar shoulder confit melted in our mouths. Olivia's is a keeper.

There's a lot of great food in Austin, but few get the service right. I've read other reviews re: service and perhaps they addressed the complaints bc we had a great time. Jared Watson and the team at Olivia were pros. People do care about service not just fancy hipster food. I was planning a B day celebration there today and they accommodated our every request without blank stares or nit picking us on details. Friendly, attentive and honestly made us feel like family. The food was prepared beautifully, and was delicious. (Maybe a little More flavor development but technically on point). Please keep up the amazing work. I'll be recommending you for gatherings in the future. Jared is a star. Keep him on board and well paid! He should be training everyone. (If he isn't already.)

This past weekend we hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner at Olivia, for approximately 40 people. The service was OUTSTANDING, from the first point of contact, to the end of our dinner weeks later. They were very accommodating. the food was AMAZING! The menu is creative, diverse, and the food was extremely tasty and fresh. Our guests all greatly enjoyed their meal, and were very complimentary and appreciative. This was our first experience at Olivia, and we highly recommend, and look forward to returning.

We came for Sunday brunch and parking was so hard to find! I would highly recommend carpooling for big groups. And I'm so glad we made reservations because it got crowded very quickly. Trio of juices for mimosas...BEST DEAL EVER! For our sunday, it was mixed berries, orange juice (always a classic), and blood orange. Woah...not only were the juices awesome on their own but in a mimosa...even better! We ordered the beef hash and the sweetbread blt. Oh my gosh. The beef hash was solid. Delicious, well executed, and I loved the variation and creativity compared to a simple beef hash. The sweetbread blt had too much bread but besides that it was fried to perfection. I loved the huge cut of the tomato and the avocado aioli that was on the bread. I ended up scrapping it off the bread because it was that yummy. The bacon was ....DELISH! I ended up just eating it by itself because I love bacon (you're crazy if you don't) and I couldn't resist. Oh yeah...we also ordered the bourbon glaze sticky bun. Why? Because it was staring at us from the kitchen and calling out to us..."Eat me. I'm warm and yummy and you want to eat me." Well I did and I don't regret it. Demolished it in seconds. Order it. Seriously, it's amazing. Our waitress was hella awkward. Great service but she had this awkward laugh every time she dropped by our table. Was my face too red? Yes, most likely probably 100% because of the mimosas. Did I unhumanely and disgustingly eat the sticky bun? Um..yes. But do any of these result in super awkardness? Ehh...I don't think so. Nonetheless, we had pretty great service, the interior is beautifully decorated, and our food was really good. I will be back sooner than later to enjoy another drunk brunch!

By far our favorite restaurant in Austin. High quality food and service without being ridiculous, I'm looking at you WINK. There's a reason why we keep coming back and not just because this is where we got engaged but we always feel welcome. The fries are the BEST in town and the steak & frites are never a disappointment. My only complaint is that they only serve beer + wine, add in a full bar where I can sip Old Fashions and I'll be set!

I love this place, and the only thing preventing a 5 star rating is the fact that they don't do booze. Big portions, SUPER tasty food, and friendly staff. They also have a super quaint outdoor seating area, which is awesome when the weather is good. Admittedly, I tend to forget how much I love Olivia, but after brunch last weekend, I'll definitely add them back to the top of my list. There's really nothing bad on the menu. It can be a great spot for a romantic date night or a rowdy Sunday brunch to nurse your hangover.

One of the downsides of a great brunch place is that it doesn't stay hidden forever! Olivia has an intimate atmosphere, ideal for parties of 2-6 people, with fresh, well-prepared dishes, a solid drink menu, and great service to boot. For brunch, try the South Austin Omelette, with homemade chorizo and lime crema, or the MacDaddy-- mustard-glazed pork belly with scrambled eggs, if you're feeling gluttonous. I'd recommend that large parties make a reservation to sit outside in the summertime, where you'll get a beautiful view of the community garden.