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Olives

10 City Sq
Charlestown, MA 02129-3714
Phone: (617) 242-1999
Not what it used to be...
1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

01/16/2008 Posted by rar1206

Went out of my way to have dinner at Olive's during a quick trip to Boston from NY. It wasn't worth it. The brick chicken was on the dry side and tasteless. (I specifically ordered it because it was lauded in restaurant reviews.) No one asked why I left 3/4 of it on my plate. Boston lettuce salad was mediocre - certainly not worth $11. For prices this high I expected something better. And especially since my memories of Olives were based on incredibly tasty dishes like polenta with tomato porcini ragout that i had 10 years ago. Needless to say I won't be going back. Not worth it and not likely to try other Olive's.

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Editor's Review

Celebrity pedigree and large portions of attention-grabbing American cuisine cement this Charlestown landmark's appeal among suits and sightseers alike.  See the full editorial review.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Notable Chef

  • Todd English

Parking

  • Street
  • Valet

Hours

  • Mon 5:30pm-9:30pm
  • Tue-Fri 5:30pm-10pm
  • Sat 5pm-10:30pm
  • Sun 5pm-9pm

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • Travelers Check
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Diners Club

Cuisines

  • American (New)
  • Mediterranean
  • Seafood

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

  • Notable Wine List
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Prix Fixe Menus
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Group Dining
  • Private Rooms
  • Local Favorites
  • Bar Scene
  • Valet Parking
  • People Watching
  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Romantic Dining
  • Business Dining
  • Late Night Dining

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