Olives

Hadn't been to Olives in a long time so wanted to give it a shot and I'm so happy we did! Started off with a drink, I wasn't super excited about their cocktail menu but I ordered a cucumber martini and it was better than expected! We got the beef Wellington app which was delicious. I enjoyed my spinach salad and my husband got the Cubano which was also good. It has hotel restaurant vibes (I guess that is what it is) but the food and service were good so I didn't mind!

Olives is a nice place with excellent service. This visit was not awesome. I should have just gotten the lunch buffet for $15.99. I could have had 30 sandwiches for less money than the price of this baby sandwich I got for $16 (and a side is not included). The Philly was MAYBE on a 5" roll and the quality of the sandwich was not high-end enough to be that small. It was just incredibly disappointing. Never order this item unless you are looking for an overpriced snack.

We went to Olives for the first time and loved it. It's not always easy to find elevated food in Mankato but we really enjoyed the food at Olives. We have recommended out of town guests for our upcoming wedding to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn because of Olives.

If you have not been to Olives lately it is time to go back! First, parking is very easy as they have reserved parking in the Hilton garage specifically for the restaurant and yes parking is free. The modern decor is very inviting when you arrive. The menu is not large, however all their food is made by Chef Matt. The entrees are excellent and his desserts are homemade. You really cannot go wrong whether you want pizza, steak, scallops or duck. There is also a changing wine, beer and bourbon selection if you are looking for some beverages! One of the best in Mankato!

This restaurant is a fabulous culinary delight, Starting with the dirty martini, including homemade stuffed blue cheese olives!Side fact:My granddaughter said the Sherly Temple was also the best she has ever hadappetizers... Best Onion Rings I have eaten besides my recipe. The Chicken Satay has no equal! It is juicy and has an intense flavor.Dinner was exceptional, and the homemade desserts were a great finishing touch. Our server Brooklyn was friendly and highly attentive, along with the other team members.I appreciate a place that pays attention to the little things where you feel special and welcome. I would recommend this restaurant and will be revisiting it!

the service was amazing, the desserts were also delicious. we got 2 crème brûlée and cannoli , both were fresh and tasty. the music inside the area is nice aswell. overall im glad i found this spot for me and my friends for our stay in Mankato.

Olives is back! Same name, new owners.This Mankato staple was recently sold from the Massad family to a delightful couple who have taken the reputable name and retooled the Mediterranean menu and freshened it up a bit.Even though the famed "Shwarma Pizza" is absent from the menu there is much to celebrate. My dining companion and I recently stopped there for lunch and were properly satiated by the updated menu.My go to for a meal was the delicious beef and chicken kababs. Sadly they are no more but as they say "redemption draweth nigh" and I was easily swayed by the familiar luncheon buffet still in tact but with a plethora of new offerings.The buffet has a wonderful potato salad and chicken salad, along with a fresh lettuce salad and fresh fruit. The sandwich bar had a great selection of choices including my new personal favorite - a very tasty BLT. Also included on the tiered selections were Cuban sandwiches, an egg salad wrap, a chicken wrap, fish sandwich. I wish I could give a review of the other sandwiches but the siren song of the BLT kept calling my name and who am I to ignore one of my favorite sandwiches.I also had a brief taste of the Gazpacho which was a zesty tomato broth - perfectly balanced with flavors of fresh tomato and cucumbers. The soup of the day was a ham and lentil which was so delicious that I almost needed a straw to get every last drop.My dining companion enjoyed the steak sandwich and she chose the potato gratin which was presented with geometric precision in terms of the presentation. I was able to sneak a bite of the sandwich and the potatoes and would have shouted "SOLD!" enthusiastically but did not want to risk embarrassing my companion.The dessert menu has also been spruced up. Gone are some of the favorites and it appears that the pastry chef has been allowed to do what she does best - give our sweet tooth an explosion of flavor. I chose the Chocolate Mousse and it is one of the best desserts I have eaten in a very long time. Othere selections included cheesecake, passion fruit cheesecake, Creme' Brulee, and a chocolate decadence that looked so deliciouis that I will definitely eat this on a return visit.I can honestly say that not only have the new proprietors done justice to a Mankato institution but they may have taken a good thing and made it better!

Food was a masterpiece on the plate, steak done perfectly, and taste great. Olive tray to accompany dish was great. Taylor was a fantastic server. I'll eat here again.

I stopped in thinking the reviews sounded decent, but, now I would avoid! While the staff was nice enough, the food was quite yuck and expensive for what it was. The "full" sized beet salad had maybe a half can of pickled beets, a quarter of grapefruit, and a very odd sauce. The mushroom pizza, the "fungi," appeared to have dried mushrooms that had been somewhat rehydrated but were not ready. The sauce tasted canned AND old and crust was burnt. There are a lot of red flags here! Someone (management, hotel, maybe the health inspector?!?) needs to evaluate this place. Something is wrong.

Olives was perfect for a family birthday outing! The place is classy but not pretentious. The food -- wow! Great for teen to foodies to 81-year-old guest in our group, who got an adventurous dish & loved it! Our server, I think Abby, was excellent in being attentive but not hovering. She even put a candle on the complimentary dessert for the 81-year-old bday gal, who is normally a tough crowd but not tonight. Thank you!