The Olive Shed in Bristol

Booked here for Father’s Day and it was such a lovely evening. The service was top - everyone was so lovely.It does get quite loud when the top floor is full and just thought I’d note this in case anyone reading my review is hard of hearing. We used ear defenders on our baby as a just in case - we do this at any restaurant or pub that is loud.The calamari was probably our favourite dish and the short rib and scallops.

Best tapas in Bristol! My first visit to the Olive Shed and I’m sad I haven’t gone sooner! The tapas dishes are so tasty. Just got back from a vaca in Spain and I have to say, these tapas are better than some of the finest places I went to in Spain! The duck, grilled fennel, steak, patatas bravas & quinoa salad were my favorites! And I’m really glad they have many vegan options (including dessert)Lastly, the staff are so friendly & attentive. They made the experience outstanding!I would highly recommend the olive shed and I can’t wait to visit again!

Great place although the portions are a bit small. Amazing food quality and super kind service (especially the French girl but also another French guy and an English guy with blonde hair).We ordered: a croquette, sea bass with beetroot and crispy onion, duck with parsnip and vanilla (no drinks, just tal water).We paid £27.85.

Fabulous dock side Tapas restaurant, with a busy vibe. There were 7 of us on a business meal and my heart sank a little when a table of 17 came in too. Needn't have worried the waitress (sorry forgotten your name) was fabulous. As we dithered about what & how much to order she gave us excellent advice and the meal was delicious (short rib, anchovies, pork, big olives all stood out for me). Vegetarian options were lovely too (parsnip & pulses - who knew I liked that). It's a busy, fun way to eat, the food and drink came promptly (despite being so busy) and the location, whilst a little off the beaten track is lovely. Thanks for a great evening.

I visited the Olive Shed on a warm mid-March evening. I was just in Bristol for one night and don't know the city so was just wandering aimlessly. The dock area has a great vibe, with people casually hanging out and the Olive Shed is right in the middle.I was seated outside, no problem with solo me taking up space. I ordered the calamari which was amongst the best I've had, patstas bravas which was made by someone who knows where the paprika jar is kept and a divine piece of slow cooked lamb with yougurt and pomegranate seeds.Lovely meal, great location and fabulous staff.Very highly recommended.

A mixed experience. The calamari were the best we've had outside Spain. The description we had for tonight was "fast & furious". Wonderful, attentive service - but the dishes arrived on top of each other, with no time to savour them - which was such a pity.Warm the bread and please serve the balsamic and olive oil at room temperature.Great service. Wonderful atmosphere.

Booked a table for lunch with my family. Sat outside. Very busy. Ordered a selection of tapas which we shared between us. Staff were very attentive, smiling and helpful. We enjoyed ourselves and the food. Would recommend it, but best to book.

Lovely riverside restaurant. It was early Saturday evening and we managed to get a table outside. The staff were lovely but unfortunately the service was very slow. The food was taking so long we decided to cancel our order. I am not sure if they had a staff shortage. They asked if we wanted bread and olives instead, which I assumed was to apologise for not having our food. However this was on our bill at the end of the evening, we I questioned it the amount was then removed. From looking the plates seemed on the small side considering the prices.In all though, I would like to give this restaurant another go as the location and staff were all lovely, think we just got them on a busy night :)

Great location .. furniture a bit basic as in no cushions, but great tapas .. did feel the meat platter at £18:95 was overpriced. However the food is good and same about the service and as they add on 12.5% .. next time I'll take that off the bill and top accordingly, but it worth a try.

A first visit to this establishment to eat anyway, and very impressed we were too. A little explanation from our very friendly waitress 'Corin' about the portion sizes to expect etc was useful knowledge. Each of the half dozen or so tapas dishes were very tasty, my vote was for the calamari best dish. I had the steak and gambas also which was very good. All washed down with a good bottle of Rioja (red). Certainly hoping to return at some point.