Olive in Torbay

My wife and I are frequent visitors to Brixham and have used the owners other excellent eating and drinking places in the town. This was our first visit to Olive and did not disappoint. In fact, it exceeded expectations. My wife chose the Beef Stifado and it was absolutely delicious. I went for the Bottomless Brunch which is served from midday to 2.30p.m. I chose three small plates which is really a larger version of tapas and they were freshly prepared and delicious. But, the 'Bottomless' bit is the wine! From placing a food order, one gets a timer and 90 minutes during which time one can help one's self to a selection of very good quality white, red or rose wines to accompany ones food. This does not mean one has to rush the food - only the drinking is timed! Great food, great ambience, great wine. All this happened in warm, casual surroundings with the friendly help of Jennifer and Raphael on the day we visited. What more does one need! Why go to the mediterranean.

Wonderful food and drink. Lovely atmosphere and excellent service from Jennifer and Raf. Highly recommended. Will visit again

Was in Devon with a group of friends for a long weekend. Roast was amazing. Everyone agreed it was the best roast we’d had. Customer service was excellent & food very reasonably priced. Will definitely be visiting again when next in Devon.

Delicious food and great atmosphere. Staff were so friendly and great choice on the menu. Group of six had a mixture of tapas and large plates and all enjoyed everything!

The ambience decor and service were good. However, the “Mediterranean” food completely lacked authentic flavour or flair and was overpriced. Definitely won’t be returning

We visited Olive for Sunday lunch and we loved it. We received a friendly welcome on arrival both chose lamb shanks. The meal was lovely and well presented with a plentiful shared platter of vegetables. We will definitely be booking again shortly

Lovely resturant Lovely food Great service too We ordered 4 plates of tapas Shared the cheese board so nice Will definitely return Mrs M

Our first visit. This place is fabulous. Wonderfully authentic food, good wine and a buzzing atmosphere all served up with lashings of first rate customer service... a real treat!

A unique experience with small plates/tapas available whick is welcome in Brixham friendly very helpful staff extensive wine list

Epic delicious food. Amazing monkfish and beef stiffado. Will be coming back. Really really quality. Good service. Thanks pietro and lilly

Fabulous evening out and very good food and service experience. Immie was a top class cocktail waitress and made the whole evening perfect

Good food and great views. Tapas menu is amazing and a fantastic range of wines for you to choose from. Booking is advised in high season as this place does get busy.

Lovely evening at Olive. Tapas food was delicious, the decor lovely and our waiters, Pietro and Immie fun, friendly and efficient. Will definitely be back.

We visited Olive yesterday for the Sunday roast, it truly was the best we have ever had, 2 of had the beef and 2 had the lamb shank, everything was beautiful from the meat to vegetables left full up and will definitely be returning this week for the other food on the menu. Also the wine list has everything you could want and reasonably priced. Keep up the great work

We recently went to olive .. Booked not really knowing what to expect .. So - expect the following .. Service - top class - well Explained , fast and all with a smile - Pietro and Immie were great Food - amazing small plates .. could’ve easily over indulged it was so good Place - nice place .. clean tidy and great position by the harbour .. The family loved he food - all I can say is I eat out a lot for work .. and this is a superb restaurant and will definitely go back , recommend to a friend and all you trip advisor people . The food is that good .. Enjoy - try it for yourself Don’t even have pictures of the food .. it’s was so good

Sunday lunch perfection as far as I am concerned, every aspect of this traditional British celebration of eating together on a Sunday had been meticulously put together to bring out the best of flavour and texture each element could provide. The beef was obviously from a well chosen supplier and was cooked with respect to the very best attributes of that meat. Layers of flavour intelligently combined made this a most memorable meal. This was my first visit to Olive which visually is a treat in itself and a delight to the senses with warm inviting decor and stunning views of the harbour. From the restaurant one can view the talented kitchen staff at work and see for yourself their meticulous attention to detail. Greeted on arrival we felt welcomed into the space and were attended to with polite efficiency. How lucky to have such a contemporary dining experience available in my home town. Thank you.

Fantastic dinner at Olive, food was top quality and very good sized portions you won’t go home hungry so leave room to fully enjoy the wonderful food and the wine list has something for everyone we went for the Ultimate Provence Rose highly recommend. Olive is a real gem with very personable knowledgable staff so give it try!

Whilst my roast dinner was very nice my son ordered the Vegetable Mossaka. It turned up looking aneamic ( possibly vegan cheese) and rather thrown together. Battling through the look of the dish he then started eating it only to find that the potatoe slices inside were rather crunchy. He asked me for a second opinion as to whether the potatoes were actually cooked. They were not. Since moussaka is mostly vegetables it is a dish that lends itself to being a veggie dish. However what was served was nothing like moussaka the sauce being lentils. All in all it was tasteless undercooked and aneamic looking. We did raise it as an issue and he got a free pint. Since it was mother's day I did not want to fight over the bill. However, I am fed up with my son having to tolerate second rate food just because he is veggie. He lives in Brighton where they have a thriving veggie community. Luckily my roast dinner came with plenty of potatoes cauliflower cheese and veggies so we shared that.

Out Out last night on a school day👍😂 Had a fab meal here 😋in a beautiful warm and colourful restaurant overlooking the harbour, The food was fabulous beautifully presented and very tasty It's an open kitchen so you can see them working on their. exceptional meals I had a stuffed sea bass which was so good 😋 and the house white was really good to go with it They have an extensive wine list and a small plate menu I also had a octopus starter which again was cooked to perfection and i would have been happy with that Next time i'm going for a couple of small plates so I can try more dishes which I would recommend Again exceptional service and great company with my wife and friends made for a great evening and I would highly recommend this venue👍

great place to eat, lovely atmosphere friendly service. the food was amazing, chose the shared meal for two (lamb shank) the meat just fell of the bone not an ounce of fat, will go back there in july.

My partner wanted us to go to Olive as her birthday treat. I'm always a bit dubious about going for tapas as I usually have to eat beforehand or spend a fortune in order to feel like I've had a proper meal. I'm pleased to say that at Olive, neither was the case. We shared 6 dishes between us, and all were fab. The kind barman also let me behind the bar to inspect his fancy wine dispensing fridge

We were invited here by friends and certainly left in high spirits. Staff were amazing and the food was tremendous with absolutely huge portions. We ordered a sharing platter for 4 as a starter and honestly this could have been our full main meal. So much was on the plater, amazing variety and very tasty

Outstanding meal in a cool environment, right on the harbourside. We went on a Sunday and it was "roast day" but it was done brilliantly. The beef was a fillet, the lamb was a shank and the chicken was whole! Cost 26.95. But you know what - it was brilliant - the food was delicious and the service was terrific. What a fantastic place to enjoy and look at the photos and see how the food was delicious (even from the pics!). The menu is also very varied and many tapas style plates are available. Note the restaurant was busy on a Sunday so a little patience may be required as it's all freshly cooked! I've lived in Brixham for 12 years and this is an exceptional new restaurant which makes the town even better. PS The vegetarian option was also terrific. Recommended.

Amazing food amazing people ! Sunday road the best ever fillet of beef 🥩! Veg and best potatoes ever !! Sea bass was a 10/10 We will be back Thank you

Top notch Med style restaurant on edge of harbour! Great food and wine, Lovely staff, brilliant design/decor, overall a do not miss experience!

We enjoyed several of Olive's small plates to give us a tapas-like experience that ranged over several Mediterranean countries. We were charmingly reminded of happy holidays in Crete, Puglia, Andalucia and the Basque country and picked a good one from the sensible range of wines on the menu. Service was friendly and staff were happy to chat about their offerings.

After wanting to visit Olive for sometime, I finally booked a table with friends - it was more than worth the wait! The Paella was an array of locally sourced seafood -in the plentiful- which had been given a Spanish touch and presented in a traditional way by the attentive Vicky. I had no choice but to return the following weekend... The next visit was for the Sunday roast, which can only be described as luxurious! We were able to devour it with our eyes, nose, and mouth as again the food was beautifully presented. The uncertainty of wine choice was taken out of our hands, as Olive have carefully matched the wine options to perfectly accompany each item on the menu. At Olive we were felt thoroughly spoilt, this made each visit a special occasion.

Lost count now of visits but we try and go once a month and each time it doesn’t disappoint. This time we went fishy with scallops prawns octopus and tuna. All absolutely delicious and including drinks great value for money. The service ambience and evening was just fantastic. Highly recommended and booking is essential at the weekends.

Had a late meal on a cold wet Saturday night and had a lovely time in the warmth and wonderful welcome of the people at Olive. A wonderful wine list and selection of foods from around the Med, we chose a sharing platter and a...

We love a visit to Olive, it's our go to lunch spot. Fab choices for vegetarians & my vegan friend too. Service is friendly, food is great. Happy days. Roll on the summer & sitting outside. So glad we have Olive in Brixham

Staff friendly A great atmosphere Visited for valentine meal Surf and turf was amazing Great evening Thankyou Everyone

Love the decor in Olive. And the food and service were fantastic. Such a lovely addition to Brixham. We will definitely be back!

This is our second outing to the Olive and we can say that the first time was great but last night was fantastic. We were greeted by Pablo and Vicky who did any amazing job, not just for us , but for all the customers....

Amazing service, great food and nice view of the Brixham harbour. Restaurant has a wonderful decor and very comfortable, located close to their sister restaurants and bars which are also great.

We anticipated a great experience, from all the people we know who have been... our expectations were bettered. Thank you so much team Olive 🫒

Had a lovely lunch here, Sunday roast might be the best Iv ever had, tiramisu also excellent. Will definitely visit next time I’m in Brixham

Everything is absolutely amazing, food wine, service, location. Thank you to the fantastic team for such a lovely evening.

Loved everything about the place, ambience, service, decor but especially the food, absolutely delicious and very reasonable for the quality

Lovely evening. Food was lovely and staff were very helpful and inviting. Would come back again. Would recommend to book as we was lucky but noticed they get busy.

Top of their game....trust me you must visit. The menu can be a little daunting (worth reading online first) with tapas, sharing dishes, or mains avail, but the food is the best we have enjoyed in Brixhams ever growing food scene. Olive is the latest...

Meal was amazing Had the special Surf & Turf for Valentines day Was absolutely delicious Well Done Hannah Had a great evening Thankyou Vicki & Staff Steve & Anita

An exceptionally generous number of scallops within the signature Seafood paella dish at Olive - a truly awesome experience, worthy of the highest possible compliment that can be paid to the chef and her kitchen staff. The evening was made truly special by Victoria Pickett,...

The food here was incredible. We had the Sunday dinner and would highly recommend it. Staff provided a fantastic service. Can’t wait to go back and try the tapas.

Out with my family for my birthday: we had the tapas and the shared board. Was delicious and the people there are so nice :)

We had a lovely evening at the Olive! The food was lovely and the staff were all super friendly and helpful and we loved the atmosphere too. Definitely recommend!

We were very welcomed at this new olive & tapas bar. It has a warm & had comforting atmosphere. Great tapas and new initiatives such as the wine club. We will definitely visit again

We were unable to enjoy a much researched Sunday Roast. Although a very pricey roast, it seemed to be one of the best choices for us. Also teamed with a wonderful wine selection along with the pictures & great reviews on here. Due to the...

This restaurant came recommended and I was not dissapointed. The decor of the place is very cool, service great and all of the food was excellent. Good wine selection too. I will be going again.

A sheer fluke meant an unexpected trip to Brixham when nothing else was happening on my birthday. Quick search of this site brought up Olive as the top choice. A dreary, damp February day was immediately lifted going into this vibrantly colourful exuberant space. Real...

Great service and wonderful food in an absolutely beautiful setting by the seafront. The restaurant is gorgeous inside and the menu well thought out, with options for all palletes. Will come again.

We have been saying we would go for such a long time, and we finally made it... it is a gorgeous restaurant, maje you feel right at home straight away. The food is fantastic, and the wine list is the best I have seen. And...

Olive is our favourite restaurant in Brixham. We have visited a few times and will definitely be going back. We have tried the small plates (most of them) which are absolutely delicious, the Sunday lunch (twice) which has to be one of the best in...

We had an excellent meal. It was our first time at the restaurant and the staff took time to tell us how the menu worked and answered all our questions The decor was quirky and the staff delightful. The ravioli was delicious as was the...

We took our son out for a late lunch when we came to visit and it didn’t disappoint. Food and service absolutely fabulous and the carvery was out of this world . Will certainly go again and again

Really lovely late Sunday lunch ! 3 of us had the tapas - octopus, squid, tuna, ravioli, scallops and cheesy truffle chips (to die for) and the other had the Sunday roast beef - which was enormous. Service was really good - and the wine...

I recommended Olive for a business dinner, entertaining some international clients. My CEO and Directors thoroughly enjoyed the meal, venue and service, advising they want to go back again not just for business but personally. Victoria Pickett and staff were super hosts and accommodated my...

This is an excellent restaurant where they get all aspects of the eating-out experience spot on. Great selection of wines by the glass, excellent food, friendly and efficient service, and a lovely ambiance. Great to share small plates but for those who prefer their own...

OVERVIEW This an interesting and imaginative venture which blends various Mediterranean cuisines (Greek, Italian, French, Spanish) into a kind of ‘super tapas’ offering. The emphasis is on sharing which means you can order a variety of dishes and everyone gets to sample everything. We had...

My wife and I ate in Olive last night. It was our first visit but we’ll definitely be back. We had a number of small plates (encompassing seafood, meat and vegetarian) and thought all of the food was delicious and well presented. We also had...

The food was average. We took a few small Spanish plates as we spend a lot of time in Spain and love tapas, but sadly none of them lived up to the real thing. Very expensive for what you got. Two of us then shared...

Incredibly welcoming with a colorful and warm atmosphere that feels very cosy. The food blew us away. Portion sizes were very good for the value, and the taste and look of the food was incredible. Absolutely will be coming back.

We visited for a family meal - really lovely restaurant, top quality food and something for everyone. It is definitely now going to be one of our go-to places. Can’t wait to try the roast next time.

Wonderfully delicious food. Attentive staff. Would recommend visiting. We orded 3 small plates and a large plate which was way more than enough for the two of us and we are big eaters.

Fantastic Sunday lunch second visit and equally as good as the first time. Food amazing and such generous portions -honestly could not fault anything

Olive is just an unmissable restaurant, situated on the picturesque quay at Brixham, this is one of several restaurants which have been totally transformed by a local company. Sunday lunch offers great choices eg Fillet mignon, perfectly served with all the trimmings and exquisite gravy........

Fantastic food and lovely atmosphere. I would defo go again. Can’t say how nice it was, there aren’t words. For a lovely evening out go here.

Great atmosphere whenever you choose to go Highly recomend the Lamb Kleftiko The Lemon Rainbow couscous with this dish was fabulous First time i had couscous & i loved it! Loved this menu so much Thankyou guys And Thankyou Vicki for making us feel so...

Decided to try the luxury roast! Wow fillet mignon amazing with the best roast potatoes I have ever had! No room for sweet. Definitely will be back! And to top it off 20% off if you book online for January and February!

EXCELLENT Sunday roast !! Worth every penny and more. The fillet mignon was tender and full of flavour, beef dripping roasties, can have as many as you want and a big bowl of truffle cauli cheese, plus other veg and delicious gravy. Will definitely go...

Had an absolutely fantastic meal here New Year’s Eve afternoon. My sister, daughter and myself. Our meal was delicious - literally the best meal I had all year! Lovely atmosphere and brilliant service from Sean. I would highly recommend!

I chose this place for a birthday lunch and wasn’t disappointed. They food was sensational. Fantastic choice of wines too.

Great food and wine with a buzzing atmosphere, which is great for the winter season given not that many places are open at this time due to lack of tourists. Be warned the portion of veg in the Kleftiko is massive as are the ones...

I was booked in for Xmas eve but sadly got unwell, I visited today for Sunday lunch and was so happy I did. Fabulous location and views, lovely service and exceptional beef roast so delicious, will definitely be returning soon, looking forward to trying the...

Front of house arrival very attentive. Great table overlooking the harbour. Chef Hannah came over to speak to us. Fabulous extensive menu. Service was prompt, Ravioli unbelievable, sharing Lamb Shank - so much food. Atmosphere created a great evening celebrating birthday. Thanks to all the...

We had a lovely meal at Olive. Service was great and it had a vibrant atmosphere. Was busy when other parts of town were quiet. Amazing food and great drinks selection!

Had a fabulous meal at Olive. Sean and Josh were amazing hosts and made our meal special. We had the small plate scallops, prawns, greek dirty fries and burrata and they were all delicious. Each dish was explained on arrival which was very good.

A superb meal- we shared a mixture of small plates between us. Standout dishes- sardines for their simplicity and taste combination; ravioli, scallops, meatballs, squid; the homemade lemon cup ( knockout) and tiramisu. Really exceptional quality incredients and presentation, good wine pairings and service. Highly...

We were excited to see the progress of the restaurant and wanted to give it a try as soon as possible. We booked for the 2nd day of opening and we were not disappointed. We went with another couple. The service was excellent as was...

First visit to Olive. We’ve done the other ones!! Loved the set up, decor and staff, really friendly & welcoming. Small plates we’re tasty, drinks we’re great, desserts were poor but overall a good night. Give it a go…

Loved it the first time when we came as a couple but as a group it did not work so well. Probably would have been better if we had all chosen small plates to share but a mix of couples choosing small and large plates...

Another brilliant meal at Olive. Great food, wine and service as well as a good atmosphere. The lamb tagine was beautiful! So lucky to have such a great restaurant on our doorstep

Large range of wines and a great selection of food, We shared various dishes between the three of us and all of them were very good. The staff were all friendly and described each dish as it was served. I’ll be definitely going back soon...

Excellent selection of med food. Tapas style eating for us that night and each dish was simply stunning. Will definitely be going back. There are a few restaurants in the area around the harbour and this is one of if not the best.

Visited 16th Dec '23 always tempted but always leave it too late to book. We managed to get a booking and so glad we did from the off as soon as we sat down the young chap explained how it all worked ie ordering food...

Amazing Roast Dinner and one of the best meals we’ve ever had. So fortunate to have this little gem on the doorstep. Would 100% recommend!

Amazing food and atmosphere. Impressive wine menu. Food came quickly from the open kitchen. Service ‘spot on!’

What an amazing restaurant. Greeted with a warm welcome, the ambiance was relaxed and the decor tastefully done. Excellent selection of wines, can recommend the NZ sauvignon blanc. The food was delicious, never tasted scallops so scrumptious that another dish was ordered! Really good size...

As visitors from Guernsey, we are thoroughly jealous of Brixham having this wonderful new restaurant. We visited twice, the food was so good. Decor is delightful and tasteful. We ate tapas style on both occasions, though the luxury Sunday roast some of the other tables...

First Class in every aspect. A great selection of food and well presented,. Staff polite and attentive. Atmosphere and Decor superb. Wished we lived nearer would be a regular place to go. Thank you to all concerned for such a wonderful place to celebrate my...

Great range of wines to suit all tastes. We had the white selection and loved on so much had a bottle! The sharing platter was ample and delicious. Friendly helpful staff in a lovely setting. We will be back to sample the reds and more...

Our first visit to Olive. The restaurant is a lovely place for anytime of day. Our food was delicious. The staff helpful, knowledgeable and attentive. A thoroughly enjoyable evening. We will definitely go there again.

EXCELLENT !! The small plates are definitely not small ! Beautifully presented delicious food and really good portions. The staff are friendly and efficient and tell you about each dish as they bring it to you. We'll be back

Superbly presented cuisine, beautifully decorated restaurant offering unrivalled views of picturesque Brixham harbour. Helpful and efficient staff. Absolutely brilliant

A real gem in Brixham. Fantastic wines, amazing food, and outstanding service. The ambience is first class, and this will definitely be a regular venue for us.

The food is amazing. We love the Wine Club. The staff and friendly and helpful. Very knowledgeable. We love going for just a lovely wine at the bar.

We ordered Whole Sea Bass for mains which was very nice but unfortunately was let down by the entree of four tiny, tiny scallops and considering the price was very mean indeed. The restaurant has a nice view of the inner harbour and the service...

We booked The Olive having seen the menu which sparked curiosity. The restaurant also looked really smart & cool….. and it was. Loved the whole vibe and feel about it, the food was superb, we had the Chateaubriand which was cooked perfectly and the wine...

Absolutely brilliant. We came for a Sunday roast and had one lamb and one beef. They were so tender and flavourful, probably the best roast I’ve ever had. We had the sorbet for dessert which was so crisp and refreshing. The restaurant was very well...

Great for casual dinner. Excellent service with clever and really tasty menu. Very good wine list....

Amazing food & service! The octopus was incredible, and the choice of wine was superb. Very, very good. Thank you, we will definitely recommend 👌🏻