Olive Tree

Had a really nice meal here on Friday night. Food was very nice. Starters we opted for Prawns which were cooked in a curry based sauce, very smooth and rich. The white hake catch of the day was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend this dish. The staff were also helpful and kind and explained all dishes and desserts in detail

Opened the restaurant especially for our large group on a Sunday evening (usually closed Sundays in Winter). Fish and veg were excellent

We loved the food here, the chef’s special of the day; fillet of sea bream on a prawn sauce is superb, as is the mussel linguine, the autumn crumble warmed us well. The service was cold on arrival and warmed through the meal even though it felt like we hard to work hard for this. We will return and look forward to a smile or two from the serving team.

I think the Olive Tree in Bridport is probably the best restaurant I’ve ever dined in. I’ve dined there several times over the last few years and have always enjoyed the food. It’s consistently of a very high quality and always extremely tasty. My most recent visit was the first time I have experienced the lunchtime Spectacular which I found an absolute delight and would highly recommend. There is always a crowd of at least eight of us that dine together and the service has always been first class and very professionally managed so never any dishes arriving late or cool. My daughter is vegan and gluten free and has always been very well catered for. I have tried various options on the menu over the years and have always been very happy with my dining experience. The prices are very reasonable for the standard of cuisine served at the Olive Tree and I would highly recommend it if you fancy a tasty treat extravaganza.

Having read the reviews we could not wait to book a table. Wow how i wished it was fully booked. The tapes started of fine but as it went on we were disappointed with the being ask 3 times if we wanted another course after just 4 tapes dishes. We also felt that one member of staff was very sharp and made us feel very uncomfortable. I'm sorry but I can not recommend this place. Very disappointed.

We had our Wedding Reception at the Olive Tree last night. We had a fabulous time with amazing food and service. Nothing was too much trouble with special attention to detail. Perfect on so many levels. Many thanks to Simon and his team. Philip and Pauline

Our recent dinner at the Olive Tree in Bridport was really very good indeed. A pleasant room with attentive service. A tempting menu. Both our starters reached the 'try some of mine' level of taste. The catch of the day was beautifully cooked fresh fish with simply but beautifully cooked local vegetables. The cheese board was so good we took some home to continue the next day. Prices were extremely reasonable.

Come across this restaurant by chance. My word What a Find!! The food was amazing Sea food very fresh, delicious!!! beautifully presented and friendly service, and amazing price. We can’t wait to return. Well done chef👏👏

One of the best restaurant in Bridport. Mediterranean food, fresh fish and locally sourced meats. Staff friendly and very helpful.

Lovely Mediterranean restaurant, with the kitchen open to the dining area. On a recent stay in Bridport we enjoyed a perfect lunch of spaghetti vongole (lovely fresh plump vongole), and roast halibut with veg. Spot on. Lovely service, and chatty chef. This drew us back for dinner on another day. Excellent thin base pizza, nicely herby topping. Good prosecco. Dinner for two was £51. Often fully booked, as it was when we were there. A real find.

One of the best places (if not the best) to eat in Bridport. Excellent seafood. Recommend the Tagletelli with scallops and pancetta. Also had the Spectacular which was very good also (though preferred the Tagletelli). Appetizers (we had the Moroccan Shrimp and pate) were okay. Very good service and kids each free!

Just a nice place to eat, good food, quick but unassuming service.

Excellent Mediterranean restaurant - pizza, pasta, and a small selection of other eclectic alternatives. My wife had superb clams in a fennel and white wine sauce, followed by a tasty lamb tagine, and a good (if a little conventional) selection of cheeses. I had a rich pate to start, followed by some of the best cooked calves liver that I've had in a long, long time, and a delicious rich chocalate pot stiffened with brandy. The restaurant has an OK (and very cheap by London standards) wine list; nothing exceptional, but quality solid, and a little more diverse than the average neighbourhood restaurant. We went on a Saturday night, and it quickly filled from 6pm, with people being turned away by 6:45, so book ahead. Clearly, from what we saw, much loved by locals as well as us tourists. Service was friendly, child-friendly, and efficient. Prices are very reasonable if, like us, your benchmark is London.

Superb! Lovely atmosphere, near perfect staff, and food to die for! We had lunch here and were so impressed we came back for dinner, and on both occasions the food, drink, and service were spot on. We can recommend the Crab Pasta, Crab Gratin, Pear, Roquefort and Walnuts Salad, Linguini Supreme, and the Calzone Al Forno. Stylish decor, and good wine complete the experience.

The best value lunch in Bridport and great for dinner too. Mediterranean food including the freshest local fish and pizzas prepared from scratch in the open kitchen plus a reasonably-priced wine list. It's casual but stylish and the olives are fab!

Great place, great food and great staff! what more could you ask for! Keep up the good work guys!

A relaxed and friendly atmosphere, lovely waiting staff, great wine list and by far the finest food in town for my money.

great atmosphere, food and simon and steffan are ace..