Olive Tree Restaurant & Blacktop Diner

We stopped here on the holiday Monday in August. They were open and there were a few people eating, maybe 4. We waited for a seat for quite a while. Eventually the server asked us what we wanted. We'd been there 10 min before the owner came, gave us menus, and told us the special. Then we waited. And waited. And waited. No water. Nobody taking our order. Nobody acknowledging we existed. For much of the time no actual staff in the restaurant itself. After half an hour we left. The food may be great but if the service is this bad, how do we even know?

I had been wanting to go ever since I heard of this restaurant a few years prior. We went on a sunny summer Monday evening, left the city around 5:30 and it was very quiet so if you have the chance to pick a mid week time, then go for it because the owner says weekends are really busy. Just 40 minutes north on Hiway 12. Don't let the antiques exterior fool you for what is inside, a meal you will not forget and the friendliest hosts. It also has a gas pump, confectionary foods, fireworks, ice cream and liquor store. And don't forget to check out the washrooms in the restaurant :)

AMAZING is all we can say, it was delicious, hot and the service incredible! Will be going back soon.

We live on Vancouver Island. We have Greek food. We do not have THIS kind of Greek food. We were visiting friends and were so excited and surprised by both quality and quantity of food and service that we're going back as often as we can.

We went there today with two friends, as it was recommended to us by some other friends. It was a very nice experience. Michael (the owner) was very friendly and informative about the wine and food selections, also the service was very good today. The food was excellent and Michael's recommendations where on the spot. It took a little while to get our dishes, but everything is freshly made from scratch, so don't expect fast food service! All the different dishes where very tasty and spiced well. I have been to Greece before and the dishes are very authentic, I can assure you that. Yes, it is pricey, but it is worth it and you have to remember, that all the ingredients have to be brought out to this little gem in the "middle of nowhere". I will definitely recommend this restaurant and it is worth the trip!