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olive and fish

2 Jabotinsky St. | Talbiyeh, Jerusalem, Israel (Givat Ram)
5665020
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Ranked #14 of 340 restaurants in Jerusalem
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Givat Ram
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toronto
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Given the plethora of wonderful Jerusalem restaurants, why would someone ever subject themselves, to amateur and poor quality appetizers and dry tasteless fish. I wish that I could say something redeeming about this restaurant, but it is the second time I have been there and given my experience on both occasions, I could never justify ever choosing this restaurant over... More

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Jerusalem, Yerushalayim, Israel
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29 reviews 29 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

This restaurant specializes in fish but there is also a meat menu., which is very good but basic The fish menu is varied and special Small intimate restaurant--10 tables inside--advisable to book a table Quiet atmosphere--attentive service Great anti-pasti for starters Daily specials or menu. If you are looking for a conveniently located fish restaurant this is one of the... More

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See 13 more reviews by Lionel B for Jerusalem
Los Angeles, California
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157 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 159 cities Reviews in 159 cities
148 helpful votes 148 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Enjoyed a group dinner for 26 here last week. Nice private room in the front/street side. Set menu included a wide variety of mezzes, Yarden wines, fresh lemonade, and entrees were St. Peter's fish, kabobs, chicken with dates and figs, and beef ravioli. Dessert was strawberries and some pastries. Absolutely delicious. Wait staff were very helpful and personable. Would definitely... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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48 reviews 48 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Every single salad put in front of us was so very good!!! We had 2 awesome servers that I were so nice & friendly to a bunch of Americans with only 4 people out of 25 speaking any Hebrew. The steak & potatoes come with this amazing spicy mustard that was much needed to clear out sinuses at our visit.... More

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See 4 more reviews by DWhite1157 for Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We've been going to Olive & Fish as a family for years, any time we felt like spoiling ourselves with a nice evening out. (The chicken liver with pears is a particular favourite.) Last month, however, I organized an anniversary dinner there for over 80 people. Despite that number, the restaurant maintained its high standards of food, service and friendliness,... More

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Upper Montclair, New Jersey
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63 reviews 63 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

The restaurant has received many write-ups, so it is hard to get in without a reservation. We did not have one, so we sat at the little bar. The staff is young, but well trained. The food was delicious. They know fish!

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See 8 more reviews by Lori G for Jerusalem
Toronto, Canada
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25 reviews 25 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We had a meal there one night, near our hotel so it was very convenient. Food was good. Worth a try.

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See 7 more reviews by MxSmrs for Jerusalem
Atlanta, Georgia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We ate at Olive and Fish twice while in Jerusalem- everything was delicious! The first time we had the moussaka appetizer, Israeli salad, duck, and one of the chicken dishes, and the second time we had the salad again (it was great), the entrecôte, and the sea bream. Everything was cooked to perfection. Highly recommended!

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See 6 more reviews by Ignatzbaby for Jerusalem
Hadera, Israel
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114 reviews 114 reviews
51 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We recently visited Fish and Olive with two other couples only because one of them observed kashrut (kosher) and the restaurant was convenient to our hotel. I had passed it by scores of times and never found it inviting from the outside. I was plesantly surprised to find a larger space than the outside would have indicated with a very... More

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See 18 more reviews by chaiminded for Jerusalem
Montreal, Canada
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We were 5 peple and other than a bit of a delay getting the billing worked out had an enjoyable meal. The food was a little better than average and the service was friendly.

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