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Olive & Ira’s, Omaha, NE

Olive & Ira’s

3.7
3.7
35 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Fancy
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
Olive and Ira's, swank and sophisticated, many guests admit Olive & Ira's, our on-site bar and restaurant, is cozier than their own living room. THE gathering place in downtown Omaha, corporate and leisure travel guests are invited to socialize, eat great food, enjoy live music, experience craft cocktails, and relax daily.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (402) 231-6008
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Midnight at Magnolia - New Year's Eve Celebration

    $120.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    9:30 PM
    **New Year’s Eve Celebration at Magnolia Hotel Omaha** Ring in 2025 in style at Magnolia Hotel! Enjoy live music by The Novak & Haar Trio, featuring Julie Baker and Stan Harper, blending jazz and R&B for a night of dancing and celebration. Savor gourmet hors d'oeuvres, from lobster cakes to seared ahi tuna, while sipping drinks from our open bar, including a midnight champagne toast. A professional tarot card reader will also be on hand for fun, personalized readings. Dress in cocktail attire, with a 1920s or 1930s flair. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, food, and memories to ring in the new year!
    Midnight at Magnolia - New Year's Eve Celebration Photo
  • New Year's Day Brunch

    $65.00 per person

    Jan 1, 2025 only
    Start the year off deliciously! Join us at Olive & Ira’s for a New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet. Complimentary glass of sparkling wine for every guest (must be 21 years or older). The buffet includes breakfast classics like eggs benedict, biscuits & gravy, and home fries, along with specialties of roast pork tenderloin, Scottish salmon, and smokey black-eyed peas! Enjoy peel & eat gulf shrimp and end the meal with an assortment of holiday desserts. Add on bottomless mimosas for $25 per person (two-hour limit)

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olive & Ira's offers a convenient location near the Orpheum Theater with a charming atmosphere. The standout dishes include "amazing blackened salmon" and "excellent brussels sprouts and asparagus." Guests appreciate the "perfect service" and the quiet dining environment. However, some found the pricing high and service occasionally slow.

35 Reviews
  1. Jordan

    New York City

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very very sub par. I’m actually shocked. The service was great, and our server was very attentive, but I’ll probably never go back.

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  2. Heather

    Omaha

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our table was ready right away! Warren was very attentive-when my son’s Shirley temple was empty another arrived! Food was excellent! Look forward to the next time!
    Olive & Ira’sResponded on December 11, 2024
    Thank you for the 5star review! Our servers try to go above and beyond for every guest we encounter! Keep an eye out for our New Years Day Brunch!

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  3. Bill

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived at our reservation time at 5:45 pm. Our waiter took our order at 6pm. Food was delivered to our table at 7 pm, so we literally had ten minutes to eat and get to the show at the Orpheum.
    Olive & Ira’sResponded on December 11, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the delay in service, and we understand how important it was for you to have enough time before your show at the Orpheum. We will address this with our team to improve timing and ensure a more efficient experience in the future. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better next time.

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  4. Deborah

    Omaha

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing!!! He gave our grandson who just turned 5 extra attention!!! They had a good runner Tuesday night and that really improved getting the food to the table in a timely manor.
    Olive & Ira’sResponded on December 11, 2024
    Thank you for the 5 star review! Were happy to hear our server went above and beyond for your grandson! Happy Birthday Little Man!

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  5. Cheri

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for Thanksgiving dinner because we were in town from Tennessee visiting our daughter who is here working a travel nurse contract. Approx $50 per plate. We had 3 people. The food was ok. Turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole apple pie for dessert. Turkey was good, stuffing tasted like stove top stuffing, green bean casserole was soggy. Cranberry sauce was chopped up canned jelly. The apple pie looked delicious, but was frozen. Had a hard time cutting it with a knife, so I just gave up. Service was mid (we sat there with no silverware for our food for awhile) and gratuity was pre added to the bill. Definitely wasn’t worth $50 a plate. We debated on going to Cracker Barrel and wished we would’ve.

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  6. Roxanne

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and beautiful place for Thanksgiving. Would go again
    Olive & Ira’sResponded on December 11, 2024
    Thank you for the 5stars! Keep an eye out for our New Years Eve Party and New Years Day Brunch!

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  7. David

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good but not alot for the price. Pumpkin pie came out frozen. Had to switch to Apple. Service was very good. Will not be back.
    Olive & Ira’sResponded on December 11, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and service, but we’re sorry to learn that the portion sizes and the issue with the pumpkin pie fell short of your expectations. We apologize for the pie being served frozen, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will address this with our kitchen team to ensure it doesn't happen again. While we're sorry to hear that you won’t be returning, we hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future.

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  8. Lindsay

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Wasn’t worth the price. It was their set thanksgiving menu. The meal was $48 each, prepaid with gratuity added.and we were shocked at how small the portions were. Maybe a couple bites of each side. It wasn’t busy at all and we’re surprised my father didn’t get his drink he ordered and I had to go to the bar and ask for it when I noticed the bartender was just polishing glasses. My mother and I both had upset stomachs later in the day as well. Wouldn’t recommend this restaurant/hotel “experience “ as they call it.
    Olive & Ira’sResponded on December 11, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations, especially regarding the portion sizes and service. We strive to offer both value and quality, and it's clear we missed the mark during your visit. Additionally, we apologize for the oversight with your father's drink order and the discomfort you and your mother experienced afterward. Your concerns are important to us, and we will address these issues with our team to improve both service and food quality. We truly appreciate your comments and hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future.

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  9. Michelle

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We made reservations on Thanksgiving for standard seating, not the Thanksgiving meal offered. When we arrived, the waitress asked if we wanted the standard menu, which we said we did. The managwer them come over to tell us they were only serving the Thanksgiving meal. We specifically made a reservation with them because they had both menus. This left us scrambling to find another place to eat.
    Olive & Ira’sResponded on December 11, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for your disappointing experience, especially regarding the portion sizes, service, and the issue with your father's drink. This is certainly not the standard we strive to provide, and we will be addressing these concerns with our team. Additionally, we're sorry to hear about the discomfort you and your mother experienced later in the day, and we will investigate this further to ensure food quality is up to our usual standards. We value your input and will use it to improve our offerings and service. We hope you’ll reconsider giving us another chance in the future.

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  10. Kerby

    Omaha

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was great, but the hostess who sat us came back and asked us if we were ready to order yet, as though to ask 'can you hurry up and order, eat and get out of here so we can sit someone else'. We were in no hurry, but there was no one waiting for a table, with several still open.

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FAQs

Olive & Ira’s is rated 3.7 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Olive & Ira’s

1615 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Omaha
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine
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