Ginger Olive | Restaurant and Grill

Incredible food with the BEST service I've experienced at any restaurant. The staff are so nice, welcoming, helpful and a special thank you to the server who made my favorite drink for me dispite not being offered on their menu.
My husband and I recommend the BBQ meats platter for two, we changed the sausages for chicken which was much appreciated as on our first visit we didn't know this was an option.

We will be back again!!

We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and decided on this gem. Service was excellent and the food was absolutely delicious. We had the Ginger Olive share platter and chips. Each bite was amazing. Staff sang happy Birthday to 2 of their customers. They were welcoming and attentive. Would definitely recommend.

Such gorgeous service and delicious food. We loved every moment of our evening. Make sure you leave time to savour each dish as the flavours are divine 🤩

I recently dined at this place and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly and promptly seated. The service was incredibly fast; our order was taken promptly, and our food arrived within minutes.

The cleanliness of the restaurant was impeccable. Tables were spotless, and the kitchen area was visible and well-maintained. It's always reassuring to see a clean kitchen in action.

Now, let's talk about the star of the show: the beef ribs. Oh my goodness, they were absolutely divine! Tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, each bite was a culinary delight. The meat practically fell off the bone, and the BBQ sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.

Overall, Ginger Olive exceeded my expectations in every way. Fast service, spotless cleanliness, and mouthwatering beef ribs make this place a must-visit for any BBQ enthusiast

Lady boss was very nice to put us indoors though we did not make a reservation, it was a cold night and she was very accommodating. The camaraderie amongst service crew was great, they were energetic, prompt and full of smiles. Food was great especially the slow-roasted beef ribs, you won’t need a knife to cut the piece up, effortless and melts in your mouth. For first timers, try the ginger olive platter for 2. Sweet potato fries are a must have and if u have space for more, go for the deserts! Will be back again! 🤩

This is the only restaurant i visited twice during my 7 days holiday in Melbourne. The owner and staff are very friendly.

The 1st time we ordered Seafood Linguine, Chicken, mushroom & Pancetta Luguine, BBQ free range chicken and BBQ baby black pork ribs for dinner.
The ribs are very good. the children love the cheesy chicken mushroom linguine. the sea food linguine serving is generous.
The 2nd time we went for luch and tried seafood Linguine in olive oil based and the original cream based, salmon and barramundi. Also got the sweet ending platter.
Both the fish is very good, there is no smell at all. Simply put it, i dont need to use the lemon. the dessert platter is fanastic (just look at the foto. i highly revoomend it.

We have been to this restaurant twice already and will be back again! Not only is the environment a classy but relaxing vibe in itself but the food is absolutely mouth-watering. My boyfriend and I shared a beautiful seafood platter which we demolished in seconds and have also tried the ribeye and tenderloin steaks which were delicious. I am always on the search for a good piña colada and Ginger Olive did not disappoint. Even though it was not specifically on their drinks menu, the staff went out of their way to make little adjustments to an already existing cocktail to give me the piña colada that I have been longing for. The customer service was second to none. A special mention to Kyle, Ryan and Sophia. It was the friendliness and excellent customer service that made our experience that so much better! Thank you so much! 👏

Luckily, we stumbled on this little gem looking for a place to eat on our last night in Melbourne. Wow. 10 minutes after we were seated they were fully booked four the night. The food was delicious, the service was fantastic, I'm so happy! We ordered the Ginger Olive platter. It was amazing. All food was prepped and served at piping hot temps all together, great work! Buckets of flavour, service with a smile, what more could you ask for! I'll be back for sure.

I was glad to have lunch here and with a group of 8 people on a Friday.
The restaurant is not very large so would recommend making a reservation. The downside to this is that you will need a credit card to book.

They serve western dishes but Asian inspired. Lots of steaks and ribs on the menu and platters to share! A few pasta dishes too which looked really delicious.

We ordered the Melange Seafood Platter for 2 people. It was delicious, fresh and not overcooked. I am keen to come back and try the meat platter and pork ribs!

The service was warm, friendly and attentive without being annoying.

Found this place with all the high reviews and it definitely delivered! perfect range of meats,seafood and sides. great spot if your looking for somewhere nice for dinner or lunch! The service was a 10/10 will definitely be coming back again

Excellent food and customer service! Best grilled calamari and vegetarian eggplant and mushroom dish. Diana and Ryan thanks for taking care of us. Hats off to the chef especially since they were catering for a group of 30, we still managed to get our dinner in a timely manner.

The food the service and the atmosphere are all perfect! Definitely be back!

We had dinner before our show at the Regent theatre and wow everything was amazing the service from the moment we walked in to when we left was first class and so friendly and then the food wow it was sensational and the cocktails were delicious , we can not wait to go back ! Thank you to everyone for such a wonderful experience 😍

Fun staff who made a great meal enjoyable. Was busy and yet attentive service. Food was delicious.

Great service tonight we came early for our reservation and seated early for our booking time. Waiter was exceptionally attentive but let me just take you to the menu served......was really tasty was like every thought was taken to give an amazing tasteful feeling of every dish. The different meat cooked on platter was cooked soo well, the sweet potato chips cooked to perfect oh did I mention the meat again just amazing😅. If we had more time we would have finished off with dessert platter but didn't get there...there always a next time. Definitely book in advance you won't regret it.

Went there by chance.
Service was very friendly and professional.

Dish ordered was very nicely done!
Good portion, good quality meat with the right tenderness, and gotta love those secret sauce they used 😻

Paired nicely with a glass of Tokar Estate Tempranillo.

Would love to try their dessert next time 👍

Ginger Olive Platter (for 2)
Slow cooked beef rib, artisan sausage, Bba chicken and pork, crumbed prawns, seared barramundi, side signature salad

And a side order of garlic bread 😸

The Ginger Olive is a fantastic restaurant with excellent food and service, very rare nowadays. The whole experience was great. The staff were so attentive and friendly. I thoroughly recommend the Ginger Olive.

We had a large gathering at Ginger Olive in February and thoroughly enjoyed it. They were amazing team to work with to set it up remotely from Sydney, then our team had such a great night. Great food, great value for money and loved the restaurant. Thank you to Ryan, Sophia, Diane, Nikki and Kyle!

I can't fault anything. My friend and I shared 3 starters and each were amazing. The service staff were super attentive and we felt really welcomed. Excellent margaritas too 😊

The food was ABSOLUTELY amazing! Everything we ordered was cooked to perfection. Even the salad was tasty! Our waiter, Ryan, was super attentive and even went above and beyond in making mg friend's birthday special. We are so grateful. The owner also came to check on our table. It's a hidden gem.