Red Olive Restaurant - Southfield

29047 Southfield Rd, Southfield - 48076
158 reviews
American Greek Mediterranean
(248) 262-7251

We absolutely love Red Olive. Brenda is the best server and Manager ever.

I had the worst experience with a waitress and the worst overcooked omelette ever. I ordered the Red Olive Omelette having a taste for something a little different. First, there was no way in hell that this omelette was made out of 3eggs. It was cold and thin with finely chopped, barely visible spinach, mushrooms and avocado. I also asked this tall blonde waitress to make sure my English muffin was well toasted with lots of butter. Keep in mind, I waited at least 20 minutes before my order arrived, and I was the only customer in her section besides another couple way in the back. When she arrived with my order, the English muffin was barely toasted with a dab of butter on it. She asked me if everything was okay, and I said not really. I asked for a well toasted muffin. She chose to take it personal, "Ma'am, I don't do the cooking, I only take the orders." I said, "I understand that, but this isn't what I ordered." She offered to take it back and have them toast it some more. I rejected that offer because the muffin had already been exposed to the elements and I had already picked it up with my hands. I told her to get me a well toasted bagel. This chick never returned to my table. Rather, another young man brought me the bagel. He was unfriendly and unapologetic for the wait. Needless to say, I didn't leave a time and I will NEVER spend another dime at this restaurant.

Brenda the server always gives us great service whenever my family has dinner there. The food is probably a 9/10. Fairly consistent.

Amazing food and restaurant owners! We order on door dash every week and they are so generous with their portions. They never cut their customers short on anything ! It is so greatly appreciated since every other place we order from sends the smallest amounts / never takes customer requests

I have had the luxury to go to this red olive and they have not disappointed. Every visit has been pleasant and we have deemed this our regular place. The staff is wonderful and considerate. I was served by a waiter named lucky and we were so lucky to have him as our server. He was very considerate and took our safety regarding this pandemic seriously. Good food, nice environment, and wonderful staff. This place is quite enjoyable and worth a visit.

It's hard to rate when you have one overworked server who is also cashier. Our party of 5 had to ask for just about everything several times. ? I have to give him an A for effort because he did not become frustrated and he apologized for forgetting.

Tried this place for the first time and it was good. The restaurant is clean and the staff is very nice. The food was pretty good, what you’d expect from a Coney Island type restaurant. Would go back again.

Food was very good, service, abysmal. Busy lunch hour and it took 18-20 mins to even place an order. I requested expedited service so I could make it back to work. Food did come out quickly but the service was definitely not great. Sorry. Sorry staffed or not, communicate with your customers so we can know and anticipate ahead of time.

I frequent here from time to time and it's not to bad other than when you get a to go order something is missing or not right. On my last visit 10/3/21 I got the pan fried perch which was for lack of a better word horrible the fish was dried out and barley chewable asked if broccoli was available which they said yes but they gave me green beans. This meal wasn't enjoyable at all!!! Will take a break from here for a while.

Excellent food & service!