Black Olive
Voorhees
Restaurant in Voorhees, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Black Olive is a sensible Voorhees choice for an easy local dinner or low-pressure celebration, especially when booking convenience matters more than awards, chef profile, or a documented wine program. For a more defined Italian comparison, look at Siena Italian Creative Cusine; for a more formal occasion, cross-shop The ChopHouse or Randall's Restaurant.
About Black Olive
In Voorhees, Black Olive is a practical option to consider when the brief is simple: a meal with hours that make planning direct for most of the week. It is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 9 PM.
The useful way to think about it is as a straightforward Voorhees choice. The case for considering it rests on the basics: it is in Voorhees, keeps regular Tuesday-through-Sunday hours, and lists a smart-casual dress code. If menu specifics, beverage details, chef identity, or room format need to carry the decision, compare it against other options before committing.
A practical Voorhees pick for straightforward planning
Black Olive makes the most sense when the group wants a Voorhees venue with direct hours and a smart-casual baseline. If you are comparing options, Siena Italian Creative Cusine is one venue to include on the shortlist. The ChopHouse is another comparison point to consider if the group is weighing different settings.
If menu, beverage, pricing, and service-format details matter to the plan, do not choose Black Olive based on assumptions about any one of those factors. Choose it if the group values a Voorhees location, regular operating hours, and a smart-casual setting. For diners building a fuller shortlist, our full Voorhees restaurants guide is the better starting point than treating one venue as the automatic answer.
Who should choose it, and who should trade up
Choose Black Olive for a meal in Voorhees when the basics are enough: city, hours, and smart-casual dress code. Skip it for a meal where you need specifics about menu format, pricing, chef background, awards, or beverage program before deciding. In that case, compare against Randall's Restaurant, Tutti Toscani, or LaScala's FIRE as part of a broader shortlist.
The practical question is whether those basics are enough for your plans. Verdict: consider Black Olive for convenience-led dining in Voorhees, not for a plan based on assumptions.
Planning details
- Location
- 910 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd Suite 1, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- blackolive.restaurant
- Phone
- +18564355500
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Black Olive sits in a suburban strip-mall but reads as a purposeful, ingredient-forward Mediterranean restaurant. Olives, olive oil, feta, dried legumes and cured fish structure Black Olive’s menu and give the place a quietly charming and relaxed personality. It’s the kind of neighborhood spot that rewards attention to provenance and technique rather than loud design statements: familiar and approachable in context, but serious about where the flavors come from and how they define each dish.
Best For
Black Olive is best encountered at dinner, where its focused seafood and Mediterranean preparations come into their own. The restaurant is tuned to suburban family traffic and broad demographics, so it works well for family meals, date nights and group dinners alike: occasions where guests value thoughtful, ingredient-led plates rather than faddish presentation. Signature items like Moussaka, Shrimp Tourkolimano and Whole Branzino signal a menu built around both comforting classics and regionally specific seafood, making evening visits particularly rewarding.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the menu’s regional anchors: the restaurant signals a pantry-first approach, so prioritize dishes that showcase preserved and cured ingredients alongside fresh seafood. The listed signatures, Moussaka for a classically structured entrée, Shrimp Tourkolimano for a bright, seafood-forward option, and Whole Branzino for shared table cooking, are reliable starting points. Expect thoughtfully sourced olive- and feta-driven flavors; order to taste across those elements to appreciate how the kitchen builds plates from these fundamental Mediterranean components.
Venue details
Ambiance
Airy and elegant dining room with relaxing decor, pretty interior, and lighting suitable for easy conversation.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Moussaka
- Shrimp Tourkolimano
- Whole Branzino
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 910 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd Suite 1, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043
Planning details
Location
910 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd Suite 1, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- The ChopHouse, Notable alternative
- Siena Italian Creative Cusine, Notable alternative
- Randall's Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Tutti Toscani, Notable alternative
- LaScala's FIRE, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Black Olive compares in Voorhees
Black Olive is the practical, convenience-led pick in this set. It is easier to justify for a weeknight dinner, family meal, or casual celebration than for a high-stakes occasion. The ChopHouse is the better fit when the brief calls for a more formal steakhouse-style night, while Siena Italian Creative Cusine is the closer local cross-shop for diners who want the meal to lean Italian.
For value, Black Olive has the advantage when the goal is a low-friction meal without chasing a harder reservation. Tutti Toscani and LaScala's FIRE are better alternatives for groups comparing Italian-leaning comfort, livelier ambiance, or a broader night-out feel. If the occasion is business dinner or anniversary-level, Randall's Restaurant belongs on the shortlist before settling here.
The decision is simple: choose Black Olive when ease, location, and a relaxed meal are the priorities. Choose The ChopHouse or Randall's Restaurant when the room needs to carry the occasion, and choose Siena Italian Creative Cusine when a more specific Voorhees Italian option is the point of the booking.
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Around this place
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Compare Black Olive
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Black Olive | Voorhees | No published awards |
| The ChopHouse | Gibbsboro | No published awards |
| Siena Italian Creative Cusine | Voorhees | No published awards |
| Randall's Restaurant | Cherry Hill | No published awards |
| Tutti Toscani | Cherry Hill | No published awards |
| LaScala's FIRE | Marlton | No published awards |
How Black Olive Voorhees: Hours & Practical Verdict compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Black Olive?
For other venues to compare with Black Olive, consider LaScala's FIRE, Tutti Toscani, The ChopHouse, Randall's Restaurant, or Siena Italian Creative Cusine. Use the comparison to check current menus, availability, and fit for your group.
Is Black Olive good for a special occasion?
It can work if the basics fit your plans. Black Olive is open Tue–Sun, with hours until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday, and the listed dress code is smart casual.
What should a first-timer know about Black Olive?
Plan around the hours first: Black Olive is closed Monday, opens at 11 AM Tuesday through Saturday, and starts at 12 PM on Sunday. It is in Voorhees, and the listed dress code is smart casual.
When is Black Olive open?
Black Olive is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 9 PM. Black Olive is closed Monday.
