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At Olamaie, Southern food rooted in love and tradition is complemented by contemporary culinary techniques. This respect for both past and present marks Olamaie as a place where fine Southern food is celebrated not only for its rich heritage, but for its inspiration to modern cuisine. Olamaie is the first name of five generations of women in Executive Chef Michael Fojtasek’s family. His mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and now his daughter all honor the name with their shared patience, acceptance of others, boundless love, and soulful allegiance to food.
Southern fare is elevated with farm-fresh ingredients & modern plating in elegant refurbished home.
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Address: 1610 San Antonio St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 474-2796
Website: http://olamaieaustin.com/
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Excellent service for an anniversary dinner.
Unique and quaint location.
Attention to detail was very well appreciated.
The food was an experience.
The appetizers were delicious and interesting. The meals were nice and tasty.
Husband got the Wagyu, which was excellent. I got the snapper, it was small, but okay.
The desserts were just okay, I didn’t like the strong taste of the bourbon on the cobbler and the plantain ice cream was not great.
… moreUnique and quaint location.
Attention to detail was very well appreciated.
The food was an experience.
The appetizers were delicious and interesting. The meals were nice and tasty.
Husband got the Wagyu, which was excellent. I got the snapper, it was small, but okay.
The desserts were just okay, I didn’t like the strong taste of the bourbon on the cobbler and the plantain ice cream was not great.
Abby M
Order the pork chop. I don’t like pork chops, ever, and I’m telling you to order it. One of the best bites of food I’ve had.
The cold corn chowder…incredible. Also their pastrami appetizer was a great bite.
The fish of the day was red snapper and it was good. The “cornbread” it was served on tasted like and had texture similar to a soggy corn tortilla or a chewy tamale, so that was disappointing and I actually didn’t eat much of it. Also don’t order the peach cobbler. It tastes like you took a shot of vodka and the cake base is hard and crumbly. Had high expectations for this and was severely let down.
Overall I do recommend this place and would come back. The service was great and food was well timed.
… moreThe cold corn chowder…incredible. Also their pastrami appetizer was a great bite.
The fish of the day was red snapper and it was good. The “cornbread” it was served on tasted like and had texture similar to a soggy corn tortilla or a chewy tamale, so that was disappointing and I actually didn’t eat much of it. Also don’t order the peach cobbler. It tastes like you took a shot of vodka and the cake base is hard and crumbly. Had high expectations for this and was severely let down.
Overall I do recommend this place and would come back. The service was great and food was well timed.
Medha N
Beautiful ambiance, amazing food and gracious hosts! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience on a wonderful evening!
Their palate cleanser was just perfect!
Shaved ice, basil, salt and lemon! Truly resets your taste buds!
Their Vegetarian options were simply delicious!
Starting with First course, their Tomato Tartine was just delicious – Focassia bread and tomato leaves, they just balance and create an amazing taste!
Second course, Grilled Little Gem – Hands down, the best salad I’ve had in Austin. Crispy shallots provide a crunch, lemony flavor adds taste to the salad!
Third course, Squash Melange – Too good!!
Salted honey butter was divine, perfectly paired with bread!
The squash soup was earthy and simply delicious!
Dessert – Texas Fig layer cake – apple crumbs, chantilly cake, baked apple – perfect balance of taste!
Absolutely worth it!
Do try and enjoy!
… moreTheir palate cleanser was just perfect!
Shaved ice, basil, salt and lemon! Truly resets your taste buds!
Their Vegetarian options were simply delicious!
Starting with First course, their Tomato Tartine was just delicious – Focassia bread and tomato leaves, they just balance and create an amazing taste!
Second course, Grilled Little Gem – Hands down, the best salad I’ve had in Austin. Crispy shallots provide a crunch, lemony flavor adds taste to the salad!
Third course, Squash Melange – Too good!!
Salted honey butter was divine, perfectly paired with bread!
The squash soup was earthy and simply delicious!
Dessert – Texas Fig layer cake – apple crumbs, chantilly cake, baked apple – perfect balance of taste!
Absolutely worth it!
Do try and enjoy!
Zen Taskin
For how much you’re paying, we found the originality and taste of the dishes not really mind blowing. Also given that their dine in option was only prix fixe, we had high expectations. Perhaps we didn’t make the right choices? The first two courses, we had the oysters, tomato crustini, chilled corn soup. All were mediocre in our opinion and the chilled corn soup was too salty. I was a bit disappointed with their dessert as well – we ordered two different kinds and both fell flat. I believe mine was the apple cake and my partner had the dark chocolate mousse or something along these lines. My partner didn’t finish his.
The biscuits were great and so was the wagyu steak was excellent though and very tasty with the fingerling potatoes.
… moreThe biscuits were great and so was the wagyu steak was excellent though and very tasty with the fingerling potatoes.
MICHAEL MORGAN
Olamaie was an unbelievable experience. I definitely understand why it won a Michelin star. It was a 4 course meal so my wife and I were able to try a lot of dishes. Each course was different and unique. The flavors were amazing! The drinks were fantastic between the cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic options. The waiter even provided recommendations of drinks to pair with courses. As it was my wife’s birthday, the host offered to take a picture of us outside by the sign, which we appreciated. And they treated us with a nice dessert to celebrate her birthday as well. A bit pricey, but worth it. I’d recommend this place to anyone!
… moreChris Riech
Glad we were able to eat at this Michelin starred restaurant and a check off my list of Austin restaurants to eat at. The restaurant itself was beautiful and the ambience was nice. Felt like we were dining in grandmother’s house. The service was exceptional and couldn’t wait to enjoy the meal once we were seated. The first two courses of chicken liver mouse (my first course) and oysters rockefeller (wife’s first course) and then the beef tartar as well as tuna crude for our second course was amazing. Great presentation and flavor. The third course of the supplemental Wagyu Ribeye and Dayboat Fish (Red Snapper) were just okay for us as others might have enjoyed this based on their own flavor profiles. I thought the Wagyu was mostly fatty from piece that I had received and was a little tough to cut into at certain times. The presentation was beautiful and the potatoes along with the jus were tasty. I just thought the steak would have been a little more impressive. The Dayboat Fish or Red Snapper was great if you just ate the fish however the mop sauce was a little too salty. Even when eating everything together which is the preferred way, still ate a little too salty, once again for our taste only as others may see different. The desserts were nice and a great way to end the night. Overall it was a great experience.
… moreStephanie
Parking – there is a lot behind the restaurant, it was very easy to miss and you have to drive down an alleyway in order to see the sign for it. Otherwise there was some street parking nearby.
I had high expectations but was overall underwhelmed with this experience. The service was great, the servers are very attentive (almost TOO attentive).
The food was just very average, overpriced, and depending on what you get, can be very salty. The biscuits were very good – one of the better items we got. The beef belly was a bit chewy and underwhelming in flavor. The beef short ribs were good, but again nothing special, but the grits were extremely salty. The pork chops were tasty and probably the best thing that we had ordered. The lane cake dessert was very dry and tasteless on its own, but paired with a dessert wine actually made it very tasty.
For drinks we got the birthday suit (nothing special) and the sauv blanc (good).
Overall, for the price and for what you get, I would not recommend coming here.
… moreI had high expectations but was overall underwhelmed with this experience. The service was great, the servers are very attentive (almost TOO attentive).
The food was just very average, overpriced, and depending on what you get, can be very salty. The biscuits were very good – one of the better items we got. The beef belly was a bit chewy and underwhelming in flavor. The beef short ribs were good, but again nothing special, but the grits were extremely salty. The pork chops were tasty and probably the best thing that we had ordered. The lane cake dessert was very dry and tasteless on its own, but paired with a dessert wine actually made it very tasty.
For drinks we got the birthday suit (nothing special) and the sauv blanc (good).
Overall, for the price and for what you get, I would not recommend coming here.
Jake Swartz
The Good: The building (much like southern cuisine) is very unassuming on the outside, but that does not make the experience any less enjoyable. I’ve struggled to find a truly memorable meal in Austin (yes really), but this one I will remember for a long time.
They balanced delicate presentations with rich flavors, and unusual combinations with familiar favorites. Attentive and friendly staff chatted with us without not lingering and promptly brought each course with fun descriptions and anecdotes. An unsung hero was the playful art on the walls. Amazing.
The Meh: I got nothin.
… moreThey balanced delicate presentations with rich flavors, and unusual combinations with familiar favorites. Attentive and friendly staff chatted with us without not lingering and promptly brought each course with fun descriptions and anecdotes. An unsung hero was the playful art on the walls. Amazing.
The Meh: I got nothin.
Andrew Peluso
This Michelin-starred gem combines bold creativity with technical mastery to deliver an unforgettable dining experience. Recognized as Austin’s ‘Best Restaurant’ multiple times, Olamaie has earned praise for its innovative approach to traditional Southern flavors.
The dishes exemplify thoughtful craftsmanship, with each bite delivering depth and balance. The fried catfish, served with creamy rice and fresh herbs, showcased both comfort and refinement, while the shrimp and grits offered a bright and satisfying twist. Even the smaller plates, such as the oysters, reflected a commitment to quality and flavor.
The service matched the culinary excellence. The staff displayed attentiveness and knowledge, enhancing the overall experience. For those seeking a meal that celebrates the best of Southern cuisine, Olamaie remains a must-visit destination.
… moreThe dishes exemplify thoughtful craftsmanship, with each bite delivering depth and balance. The fried catfish, served with creamy rice and fresh herbs, showcased both comfort and refinement, while the shrimp and grits offered a bright and satisfying twist. Even the smaller plates, such as the oysters, reflected a commitment to quality and flavor.
The service matched the culinary excellence. The staff displayed attentiveness and knowledge, enhancing the overall experience. For those seeking a meal that celebrates the best of Southern cuisine, Olamaie remains a must-visit destination.
Ryan
To start with we went back in Feb of 2025, service was exemplary. Exceptionally friendly and attentive. Made thoughtful recommendations based on our preferences and the cocktails that were recommended were outstanding!
The starter was great. I think we had a whipped cauliflower dish and we absolutely loved it. Sadly biscuits were lack luster (it’s the south.. I guess maybe I have high expectations for biscuits?) For entrees got the catfish and pork chops. Both were mediocre. The porkchop was mostly cold but the flavor was nice but being served slightly above room temperature wasn’t what I’d hoped for. The catfish was nice though a tad salty. I’m told the rice served along with it was the highlight.
The desert was actually quite bad. We got one to split and between the two of us couldn’t force ourselves to finish it.
I’d go back just for cocktails and maybe an app as a happy hour with friends, but can’t say I’ll return for an anniversary dinner again.
… moreThe starter was great. I think we had a whipped cauliflower dish and we absolutely loved it. Sadly biscuits were lack luster (it’s the south.. I guess maybe I have high expectations for biscuits?) For entrees got the catfish and pork chops. Both were mediocre. The porkchop was mostly cold but the flavor was nice but being served slightly above room temperature wasn’t what I’d hoped for. The catfish was nice though a tad salty. I’m told the rice served along with it was the highlight.
The desert was actually quite bad. We got one to split and between the two of us couldn’t force ourselves to finish it.
I’d go back just for cocktails and maybe an app as a happy hour with friends, but can’t say I’ll return for an anniversary dinner again.