by Joe B.
Great place to go and smoke a hookah, have lunch/dinner, or have a big party. Courteous staff, incredible food, full bar, live entertainment and reasonable prices. An all around good time. I think you can rent out the whole restaurant if you want to have a private party also.
by Arpi V.
the owner needs to take marketing 101 class. Customer service sucks there. The food is ok, we got our dinner served at 11pm. Nothing special about the food there. They make up their own prices and over charge people. This place was fun until they overcharged us on our bill and wouldn't adjust. The food wasn't even…
by aer d.
Where can you go to eat AND dance to Armenian, Persian, Arabic, American, and Russian music? Not very many places.That's why I like Olivia's. Here's the lowdown: as with many Armenian (and Russian) restaurants, you can really only dance at the ones that are banquet halls. And comon, the only time you go to a banquet hall is if you're throwing or invited to a 50+ person party. The rest (restaurants) are smaller in size, as well as smaller in number, and most do not even have live music/entertainment.Not only is Olivia's very stylish decor-wise, but it is not too expensive. They have various appetizers like dolmah, baba ganoush, olivier salad, and your standard entrees like kebabs, cornish hen, etc. They have hookah too, but I wouldn't come for that as it's a restaurant first and foremost and their flavor list isn't very extensive.Now, as for the music. It is mostly Armenian and Middle Eastern (Persian and Arabic), as well as the occasional Russian song. However, the DJ does a good job catering to the younger crowd by playing club hits too. So basically, there's a great mix going on there, as well as a light show. The dance floor isn't the biggest, but it is sufficient. You can sit at the regular tables inside, near the entrance, or outside. There is also one part of the restaurant in the corner that serves as a booth-like thing, I think, as it can be covered with a curtain (I think?). Perhaps you have to reserve this area in advance. You can definitely come in on a Friday or Saturday night randomly without having reserved a table in advance. Sometimes you'll get lucky and they can accomodate you. Other times (which has increasingly been the case), there are private parties going on, so essentially you will be forced to sit outside on the smoking patio (not too cool, as it's dark and guys hang out there smoking). For some odd reason, the patio/outdoor entrance is devoid of any lighting. Very rarely, you will not be allowed to stay if there is a private party and the hosts rent out the whole place to themselves.But I must say, the owner Raffi, as well as the staff, are quite courteous and accomodating, so if you really want to stay, they'll try to fit you into some nook and cranny (circumstances permitting of course).There is a full bar. Service is attentive and polite. The bouncer and owner are both very nice. Oh, but remember to come dressed nicely as there are many private events that go on here (birthdays, engagement parties).
