Olive Black

Stopped in for the first time last night and tried 5 different martinis. All were VERY well made and tasted exactly as described. Wendy was a welcoming owner. Don’t hesitate to try this place out when you’re in the area, if martinis are your thing! You will not be disappointed! We’ll be back soon and thanks again for the tasty concoctions.

Amazing martinis and craft cocktails - affordable prices. We wandering into here on a Saturday night and had the best dirty martinis, cosmos and hummus platter. They have local beers (and miller lite for $3.50) but also insane drinks with craft cocktails. Wendy, the owner, was so knowledgeable and kind and took care with each of our requests. Seriously - so impressed with this place and going to have them cater my upcoming holiday party. Recommend for a casual local beer or upscale drink.

Randomly stopped in here after a dinner nearby and have been back multiple times since! The owners are so sweet and accommodating, the regulars are friendly, the martinis are delicious and so many fun flavors to choose from! (as well as beer/wine/liquor), the vibe is laid back but doesn't feel divey, and they have a nice selection of games. We haven't had the opportunity to try the food yet but the menu everything on it sounds great.

A lil lowkey place. The owner is so sweet. Come here for good drinks and good service

We had a great time talking with Wendy and tasting wonderful cocktails. The atmosphere is very approachable, not at all stuffy. Wendy has some original drinks worth trying and is willing to make your suggestion.

We had such an amazing time here talking about the neighborhood from the owner. Their dirty martinis (with blue cheese olives) are so so good and we also did a few whiskey drinks. I'd recommend the Jepsons Root Beer Float and the whiskey coke drink. Can't wait to be back

Stumbled upon Olive Black Chicago last weekend, and it was a delightful surprise. The pomegranate martini was a standout—smooth with just the right kick. We also tried the BBQ chicken flatbread, which was flavorful and satisfying. The ambiance is cozy, making it a great spot to unwind. Spent around $40 for two drinks and the flatbread, which felt reasonable for the quality. Only reason it's not a full 5 stars is that the service was a tad slow, but overall, a solid spot worth revisiting.​

Super friendly staff and TONS of great martini options! Will definitely be back

This is a fabulous find. Amazing creative quality cocktails. So many to try. I can't remember all the names but we enjoyed the mango jalapeño Margarita, some strawberry and peach creations, and chocolate martini. Snacks are pretty good - appreciate having some food options, definitely allows you to enjoy more cocktails!

Husband and wife owned and run. Went with coworkers for drinks on a Friday after work. Drinks were delicious and it was such a fun time. Highly suggest checking out this hidden gem!

Cool new bar/lounge on Lincoln in West Lakeview. The martinis are delicious! Specifically, I tried both the mango/jalapeño and the pomegranate and loved them both. Staff is super friendly as well. Will definitely be back.

Wow! Amazing martinis! My Pomegranate martini was knock my sock off good!!! I asked for lite cheese on my Tomato Spinach & Garlic flatbread and it was sooo good. Can't wait to return! This is a new bar- clean with a fun vibe in LakeView area. My husband loves all the local beers!

Tried it as it popped up in a community Facebook group. It's a Monday, so I wasn't expecting it to be crowded but certainly not empty. The ambiance is strange - a martini bar but divey if I had to say so. Martinis are served in stemless glasses. The man working at the bar made them either at the back bar or under the counter. Martinis should be an art, or so my experience reflects. They were barely shaken. The martinis themselves were on the verge of watered down. The only thing I can take away as being thankful for was the fact that they were half priced on a Monday night. Unfortunately, this won't be on my list of places to return to.

Great neighborhood place to get a cocktail especially martinis and they have my go-to Vesper martini on their menu. My wife liked their wine selection also.

Olive Black has a swanky inviting energy! The staff/owners are so kind. Wendy was super helpful when I was unsure of what kind of drink I would like to order. The spinach artichoke dip is by far my favorite! The crème brûlée is a nice choice if you happen to have an evening sweet tooth like myself...

Wendy makes the absolute best Mango Jalapeño martini!! The cocktails are the best in the neighborhood. The flatbreads are so good too. It's dinner and drinks and it's right here in Lakeview. Delicious!

Lovely place!!! Great beer selection and a nice relaxing atmosphere!! Very welcoming.