Olamaie is really good but not perfect. The place is very cute and romantic. It is rather loud, so it can be a bit difficult to have a quiet conversation. The cocktails were very nice and the first course items we had, smoked beef belly & shrimp w/ red rice were amazing. The biscuits are also crave worthy. The main entrees we tried were good but could have been a bit better. The grilled pork chop was nice and thick but a little over cooked. The beef cheeks were nice but the grits were a bit lumpy and the tomato sauce was kind of bland. The sweet potato side was also amazing. The service was great and I would go back. Next time I would just order some first course items, biscuits, and sides. Their portion sizes are really good.

I can’t believe I haven’t heard of this place sooner. Once I had mentioned I was going here to a few friends I had a lot of people say it was their go to and it was absolutely fantastic. They were exactly right. The staff was absolutely wonderful and the food was to die for. The manager on site, Jessie, was such a great manager and very kind. Our server Kyle was a 10 out of 10 and had a great recommendations. HIGHLY recommend this spot. From start to finish it was a perfect evening

Came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and boy did it not disappoint. Drinks were solid and the southern fare sent my tastebuds into bliss! Everything was so full of flavor. We actually sat by one of their pastry chefs who was having dinner there and she gave us the play by play of all of the layers of the crumble! They also add gratuity/wellness to the check so their employees are taken care of. Appreciated that. Will be back for other special occasions!

Extremely disappointed with the experience. Actually, one of the most disappointed meal I had in austin for a while. Service- the first thing I realized is the amount of servers in a cramped space. I get it. Traditional dinning’s overhead comes from labor - the small details. But I don’t feel welcome at all. When ordering, I didn’t received any information or recommendations. We had no explanation of - has the menu changed? Where are we sourcing the ingredients from? Are they seasonal? Or any stories around the food. No nothing. During the service, just general check-ins of “we doing well here?” with a cold face. Sure, we tipped another 20% added to the 20% wellness charge since my friend opens restaurants herself. Let’s be real here- folding towels, wiping tables, or other stuff makes your service LOOKs better, but in reality is more about the interactions.. Food- one sentence to sum up: the food reminds me I’m at a steakhouse that’s not specializing in steak. It’s not a compliment. The gumbo and rice are over-seasoned by miles. 50$ pork chop can’t even beat Perry’s Friday lunch special. I was extremely disappointed with the menu. When every restaurant can access the same protein - how can you stand out and say: we have chicken or fish on our menu, and it will taste different and better than other restaurants when charging 40$+? I understand it’s soul food- historical and celebratory, but they are not creative enough for the price and not seasoned properly. Lastly, it’s sad to say that the biscuits are the best item. Overall- the price doesn’t justify the experience. We ended up spend just shy of 520$ for 4 people. 130$ per person. I’m sorry- When we are spending 5x the price of an average meal, the expectation will be high and the feedback will be harsh, and I wished I saved this money for restaurants in west loop Chicago…

This is one of only a handful of top rated restaurants in Austin and the surrounding areas that didn't disappoint me in some way. Everything we ate was fantastic and the staff was wonderful. They recommended sharing different meals, and I would recommend the same. Some of the food is really rich in a good way, but eating the entire thing might be too much, share, and enjoy something special together. If you go by yourself, I'd recommend getting food that would be considered lighter on the palate.

Elegantly executed dishes. Try the vesper-inspired martini! It’s a beautiful rich cocktail that sets up the dinner beautifully. The beef tartar was perfectly balanced as were the mains, but what really stood out was the dessert. I will preface this by saying neither of us are dessert people and we typically skip it altogether, but the peach cobbler with passion fruit semifredo was ethereal. We’ve never in our life loved a dessert as much as this. Regardless of whether you think you like dessert or not, you cannot miss this when dining there. It is magical.

The biscuits here are amazing! Good: - Biscuits are SO GOOD. The honey butter adds a layer on top of the normal biscuit and it’s so buttery and tasty - Cabbage - 10/10- the best cabbage I’ve had, the flavors are incredible - Tartar - similarly amazing and just perfectly made - staff were nice Bad: - Pretty expensive place - Pork ribs were okay, but were just a lot of meat and I couldn’t finish it in the end - Food took a while to get to us - Fairly simple but old school interior and ambiance Overall this place was nice! I wouldn’t come again though

Amazing Experience! A must dine while in Austin! Once we entered the restaurant we were treated like family and so well taken care of by the entire team! Our Server was Kyle, he offered the history of Olamaie and guided us through an excellent dining experience start to finish. Each dish was presented and explained. Did not take photos of the food as we enjoyed the moments and flavors of each course! Highly recommend! Be sure to order the biscuits!

I visited for the first time alone, as my company couldn't make it. Though I almost canceled, I'm so glad I went. I had one of the most satisfying and delicious meals of recent memory. It's set in this quaint house and done very well to feel like a southern house party. The snapper I had was just phenomenal, and their drinks are fun as well. I plan on coming back asap to try more of the menu. Plenty of street parking.

The only thing good about this place were the cocktails, which had depth. The food was very disappointing. We ordered beef tartare which was decent but it was served with stale, soggy rice chips. The Yellowtail crudo was very salty and did not have enough acid/brightness. The burnt ham garnish was bitter and the Yellowtail itself was chewy and not fresh. The waitress had suggested the porkchop, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment. The sauce was salty and the meat was chewy and the skin was not charred enough for being “grilled”. I couldn’t even finish my food. And the worst plate was the lamb. It was just atrociously salty. Each of us took a bite to make sure we weren’t tasting it wrong and it left our tongues tingling and parched. We had to ask for more water. The waitress had an attitude when we told her that the dish was inedible. When the manager came over, he said “it’s Southern food, everything is well seasoned” as if we didn’t know what Southern food was, it was just rude and unprofessional. He mentioned the chef did the “seasoning is exactly where she likes it at”. The waitress even remarked “it’s the cumin you’re tasting”. That was not it, the dish was bring butter from the burnt spices and it was salty as of left to cook way too long. Both the waitress and manager was not happy to service us and it showed with their impatience, rude remarks, and nonverbal body language. The rest of the staff (bus boys, bartender, host) were all friendly. The manager replaced our lamb with another dish of our choice in which we ordered the heirloom tomatoes. We thought it was supposed to be a light, refreshing dish. But it was also heavily seasoned in a bad way, too creamy, spicy, and powdery. It tasted like there was a very artificial seasoning to it. Anyways, the whole experience was just very disappointing. We had higher expectations reading the rave about this restaurant. For the price, it was not worth it. The ambience is loud with how the ceiling and walls were designed. We had a hard time hearing the staff as well as each other.

Olamaie is an amazing dinner experience. We sat at the bar and received some of the best and most memorable service from Sam the bar manager. They were attentive and friendly and made the dining experience a 10/10. Every dish was beautiful and delicious! If you don’t see a cocktail you want on the menu they’ll make you something custom. Sam was able to craft a delicious whiskey sour and old fashioned for us. I’ll definitely be bringing friends and visitors here, can’t wait to come back.

Great vegan options! The smoked cabbage had an interesting flavor and was unlike any cabbage dish I’ve had before. The service was great and the servers answered all my questions well.

Wow! Amazing service. Folks welcoming and the atmosphere was great. Not too loud. Good for an intimate dinner. Had the blackened red snapper in a crab sauce. It didn’t look like much but was so delicious. Best thing I’ve eaten in a while. Would definitely recommend. The biscuits are amazing also.

My favorite restaurant in Austin! It feels slightly upscale but not overly pretentious, and hits that sweet spot between comfort food and fine dining just right. Dining in the outdoors area is nice in a breezy afternoon as well. They also offer a selection of decent cocktails, even though I don’t enjoy drinking.

In a word - WOW :) From the moment we walked in w no reservation and were graciously seated at the bar; to the delightful conversation we shared w the incredible Ari; to each & every single bit of food and drink we consumed … just pure class and elevation at every turn. (This place did not come up in any of my searches; my husband found it randomly as we were trying to stay close to Moody for a show … this is a hidden gem!) Kudos to the whole staff for churning out a complete experience from start to finish!

Really a wonderful dining experience. We were brought to this location as the guest to a company that had brought us into town for a meeting. Fresh takes on farm to table ideas, with really great flavor pairings. Wonderful craft made cocktails and the service staff was really impressive. Some of the atmosphere was added, most likely due to the company in which we were adjoined since it seemed they would frequent this place which we were able to benefit greatly. I look forward very much to going back when I'm in Austin the next time.