Fig & Olive

I’m giving it four stars for the service. I ordered the salmon burger, which was tasteless. The staff was quick to react. They recommended a few other options and gave me a glass of champagne on the house. I ordered the sea bass, which was ok, but I enjoyed the venue and the very nice staff. This is one of my favorite spots, so I will come back again to have a glass of champagne or two 🥂🥂

We were in town to visit a nearby museum and were happy it was close to City Center. We'd been to the area a few times, and wanted a cocktail and nosh or two. Fig and Olive was a place we've enjoyed before, and the day was perfect for sitting outside, in the shade. We started with their Sirocco margaritas, and added panko crusted Spanish octopus, little gem salad, roasted squash and goat cheese flatbread, and prosciutto with manchego. All tasty bites good for sharing. We also enjoyed the kids playing in the fountains.

Loved the elegant and simple decor, we dined upstairs with views of city center. My only complaint was the music was not fitting. The food however, was amazing. I had the salmon, Bursting flavor, from savory to spicy yum! The eggplant was excellent. My husband had the steak, which was also tasty! Portions are slightly smaller even so delish! Would definitely come back!

The restaurant is located in a great spot in DC, near high-end shops and Chinatown. I went for an early dinner in September of 2022. Even though the restaurant is located in an alleyway, there was tons of light, it was brilliant. I got an upscale, homey vibe to the establishment which was filled with larger tables to seat parties, quaint sofas, and chairs to give off a lounge feeling, and right in the heart a very spacious bar, which is where I was placed by staff. I started off with the crustini appetizer (prosciutto, burruta, and confit caramelized onions), sampling all three choices. The confit was my favorite out of the three. The burrata was flavorless, and the prosciutto- on a scale of 1-10 -I would give a 7. I also tried the lamb skewers, which were accompanied by a couscous-golden raisins-cashew blend. I don't usually like nuts in my food, but it was delicious! The lamb was seasoned well, tender, and the couscous mix was a perfect combination. Although it was cold, I wasn't sure if that was on purpose or sat out too long. For my main course, the hanger steak, served with a chimichurra, swiss chard, and fingerling potatoes. I ate the potatoes, and the swiss chard was NOT good. The chimichurra was good, but honestly, it was not needed as the steak was seasoned to perfection and had a great cook. My drink of choice was the Lavender Fields, which tasted like dishwasher liquid. I'm happy to say it was removed from the bill. I went with an old faithful after that, lemon drop🍋. Great staff, super friendly, and attentive. Seasonal menu, a recommended spot for a dang good meal.