Olive Branch Restaurant & Bar

"We looked for a dog friendly outdoor restaurant, and the Olive Branch was recommended. We were pleased with not only how friendly and accommodating the staff and owner were (we have an elderly dog that we needed to take on our trip to Greenport), but how delicious and well presented our food was. I had the juiciest, most tender, flavorful lamb kabobs I’ve ever had in my life, with tasty rice and savory grilled vegetables. My husband had chicken gyro, with the freshest soft pita, and veggies. I don’t know how the chef makes such flavorful fluffy rice, but wish I could make it this way at home. Each bite of food had it’s own distinct flavor, all of which complimented the other perfectly. The staff was so friendly and even offered our dog his own bowl of water (we had a travel bowl). The owner even came over to say ‘hi’ to our dog (you can tell by the way he spoke to our dog that he’s a real dog-lover himself). The outdoor courtyard was cheerfully decorated with brightly covered shades and umbrellas, with vertical herb gardens adorning the walls (so you know the herbs are freshly picked for each dish). The indoor area was just as cheerfully decorated, with spotlessly clean restrooms. We enjoyed dining here so much, we wished we had returned for dinner. (Because dinner elsewhere wasn’t as good as our lunch was at the Olive Branch). Our only regret is that we don’t live closer, to eat here more often-we will definitely eat here again when we return-absolutely delicious!"

"Beautiful ambiance of a nice Turkish restaurant. Ordered the muhammara to start. Great walnut spread infused with red peppers. Wow. Dip pita bread into it. Looks very spicy but has a Slight sweetness to it. Make sure you get the sparkling Turkish water. Big huge blue bottle. Makes the dinner. Ordered the lamb shank paired with jasmine rice, roasted vegetables, and a nice tomato sauce. The lamb shank was super tender and fell apart with a fork. Tremendous amounts of flavor. Yum! Also ordered the salmon entree with the same pairings. Very delicious. Service and the weather was perfect to eat outside at this restaurant. Not a Greek place by any means. So don’t come and ask for a gyro with fries. Great place right in the heart of Greenport."

"Food was fresh and delicious. A little expensive for what it was though. There was no gyros for brunch available on the menu and the menu was actually a little limited compared to what I saw online when I searched before coming to the restaurant. Prices also have gone up which is understandable, I should have just checked to make sure I was looking at a more updated menu. Outside dining area is really pretty though. Wait staff and chef are very friendly and welcoming."

"Excellent experience, the servers were very friendly and fast. The food was phenomenal, an absolute must if you're in this area. The cocktails were not very good frankly, but I can't recommend this place enough."

"The staff was very welcoming, polite, and attentive. The food was served promptly; was hot and delicious; and were reasonably portioned. The ambiance of the restaurant was absolutely beautiful; it felt like we were transported to a cozy European outdoor cafe. There was even a live piano performance. Everything was delectable and I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Greenport in Long Island."