Fig and Olive Tree in Bay Ridge is the best Middle Eastern restaurant in NYC. I am always warmly greeted by the staff and owner, and I always feel welcomed here. The food is to die for. Fig and Olive Tree is probably the only restaurant that offers authentic Middle Eastern food in NYC. This is a great place to relax and drink Moroccan tea, coffee and desserts while enjoying Egyptian music in the background. It is also perfect for those who like to work on their laptops while enjoying their food. Their Internet is great. In November, I celebrated my birthday here, and I had a ball! All of my friends had a wonderful time and raved about the amazing food here. The staff made us feel at home. I highly recommend Fig and Olive Tree for your birthday party, special occasion or simply to enjoy yummy food. Thank you kindly for your hospitality!
Absolutely amazing Middle Eastern food. It took a while to come to the table, but that's because the food is cooked fresh on the grill (which you could easily see on your way to the bathroom). The owner was there and took our order. He was very kind and you could tell he loved what he did. I do believe that Fig & Olive Tree needs one more waitress/waiter to keep up with the demand. Overall, this is a new place in Bay Ridge and is truly some of the greatest Middle Eastern food I've had in a while.
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MY YELP REVIEW:
How do I love thee, Fig & Olive Tree? Let me count the ways:
1. The atmosphere is warm, intimate, and informal. It feels like visiting the neat and cozy little home of a friend whose mom just happens to be a top-notch Moroccan / Egyptian chef, and takes the time to prepare everything perfectly.
2. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and laid-back. As soon as you walk in, you feel comfortable and relaxed; even if you've only been there once or twice, you are treated like a frequent customer -- and sometimes *literally* treated to a lovely surprise (in our case, it was traditional Moroccan mint tea, on the house, served in beautiful silvery teapots with fresh mint leaves). The service also tends to be as "leisurely" as it is gracious, so when you go there prepare to sit for awhile and watch the entertaining Arabica TV music videos while you wait for the awesome made-to-order food. And speaking of the food....
3. OMG, the food!!! For starters, the hummus -- best we've ever had, in fact even a tad bit better than Tanoreen's (which is saying something, since Tanoreen is one of the finest Middle Eastern restaurants in Brooklyn), and served with Fig & Olive Tree's amazing crispy zaatar bread. And then there's the harera, a rich and hearty Moroccan legume soup, seasoned with sweet spices and served in a large ornate bowl; it could be a meal in itself, but why miss out on the entrees? The latter include such wonderful Middle Eastern comfort food as tagine (yummy Moroccan stew, with your choice of chicken, lamb, or fish fillet), macaroni bechamel (a sort of Egyptian pastitsio, so delicious, affordable, and popular that they sometimes run out of it in the evening), the iconic Moroccan dish couscous (a single serving of this heavenly Fridays-only special -- your choice of chicken, lamb, or vegetarian -- is big enough for two people), and many more incredible Fig & Olive Tree dishes which we haven't yet tried, but can't wait to experience! Oh, and it's all halal -- so you know the meat is high quality.
4. Laziza -- a "non-alcoholic malt beverage" (actually a sort of Lebanese barley soda) which comes in flavors like apple and peach. Yum! The apple version is especially good, reminiscent of sparkling Martinelli's but even better.
5. Warm, syrup-drenched homemade coconut harissa (Arabic semolina cake), a sweet and satisfying dessert which isn't yet listed on the menu, but is displayed on the counter -- you just have to request it. (They also have baklava and knafeh.)
There are many other reasons to love Fig & Olive Tree -- a whole menu full of them, and a whole lot of gracious hospitality in the hearts of the staff. We hope that this wondrous little restaurant stays in business -- and in Bay Ridge -- forever.
Delicious food. Haven't had egyptian breakfast (fool. Falafel. Mosakaa and feteer egg with pastrami ) � like that since i was in egypt. . The feteeeer was amazing. The service was very good This place is recommended
We were wondering about looking for somewhere to eat that could accommodate my vegan mother. First off, the food was fresh. My mother was humming every time she took a bite from her falafel. Literally, BEST falafel we ever ate. The tabouleh too, excellent! What a treat to land in such a cute and tasty spot on a spontaneous trip to Bay Ridge.
Fantastic authentic Egyptian/Morocoan/Lebanese food. Family owned husband and wife are very down earth, treat every dish they prepare seemingly like it is for family guests ! Highly recommended.
Love this place and eat here frequently. Has delicious, quality Middle Eastern food at a good price as well as a very friendly staff.
Very delicious food made with care and served with attention to the customer wishes in a family warm atmosphere. Both food and service were excellent. I would certainly recommend it to anyone who misses authentic home made food.
My favorite thing about f & o are the theee sisters that run it! It’s also a great family friendly place to take the kids and always clean and halal if you’re looking for that..
Yummy food and super sweet owners. Nice to have this place right around the corner.
The best food , eastern hospitality, lovely atmosphere, great people , who are my good friends now. Always pleasure to see smiling faces of beautiful ladies who work there. Love it ! �
Food is very authentic, you would feel like you eat at a place in old Cairo. Service is excellent, staff is very friendly and accommodating.
very friendly staff, food is delicious will go back again
Very nice place, friendly atmosphere, clean and delicious food, lovely staff. Thanks madam Nadia and Hoda we really feel home! Ahmed & Salma
Beautiful cozy resturant the atmosphere very comfortable , clean,the staff very friendly , I had the best dinner with my father last night , lamb tagine and fig and olive tree salad was haven fresh home made delicious , i will go back again and again .
Just came here for first time...everything looked amazing. The falafel is delicious!
I had lunch with my husband here on Friday we tried Moroccan couscous as the special with seven roots vegetables was amazing delicious my husband had the lamb couscous was incredible I had the vegetarian one very enjoyable I really high recommend place is cozy comfortable like you’re home the service very friendly and helpful.
Absolutely amazing Middle Eastern food. It took a while to come to the table, but that's because the food is cooked fresh on the grill (which you could easily see on your way to the bathroom). The owner was there and took our order. He was very kind and you could tell he loved what he did. I do believe that Fig & Olive Tree needs one more waitress/waiter to keep up with the demand. Overall, this is a new place in Bay Ridge and is truly some of the greatest Middle Eastern food I've had in a while.
The food is authentic and delicious and the owners are friendly and kind. We ordered the Moroccan tea with mint to warm up when we first arrived. It is served from a silver tea pot and poured into tiny pink glasses. Adorable. The owner brought us complimentary samples of their lentil and chickpea soup. Delicious. We ordered one to share. For an appetizer we shared the hummus drizzled with olive oil and cracked pepper with seasoned pita. Yum. For lunch I had the chicken tagine with rice. Loaded with flavor. I loved the food and hope to get back to Brooklyn soon to eat here again.
The tangines we had were great. Atmosphere isn't a big player here, it's like a strip mall diamond in the rough. Great service, and really tasty food. They do mix pasta in with the rice so keep that in mind if you're gluten free. Not many vegetarian meal options, but the appetizers are vegetarian/vegan-friendly. Great, definitely reccomend!
Food is excellent but their service can be better.
Absolutely wonderful place with the most warm and friendly atmosphere! I'm so happy to have found this place. I attended women's night party here and it was a amazing experience. Nadia is a wonderful host who truly makes you feel at home and the food is fresh, delicious and made with love. Its the perfect place to have a small party and will be my go to spot to stop in any time I'm in Bay Ridge
Nice place for Middle Eastern food that does not appear like a fast food restaurant. I tried the hummus and other dips. Definitely better then the ones you buy at the supermarket. Very pleasurable. I was there for a weekday lunch. I do not know how it is dinner time. This new restaurant in Bay Ridge adjacent to Ovington Avenue on 70th Street and 3rd Avenue may be a new success story. Try it out and see if it is consistent as it was when it was basically empty.
This is a great little restaurant in my neighborhood of Bay Ridge. I've ordered take out and eaten inside several times and each time the food is fresh and delicious. It's family owned and operated and they are the nicest people! It's a very warm and welcoming atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy. Chicken Tagine is unbelievable. The hummus and balady salad super fresh. You can't really go wrong with anything on the menu.
Soup, hummus and tagines are the best in the 'hood. Service is great: friendly, helpful and warming. A definite repeat visit (or multiple visits).
Tips:
The side spicy sauce has some kick (depends on your tolerance level...I like ghost pepper as a benchmark).
Go with the crispy bread.
Their soup is good anytime of the year.
Great food and reasonable prices! I tried the fish fillet tagine and it was the best! The manager is a gentleman and a very pleasant man to talk to. This place is hidden at Bayridge but a jewel to treasure. So if you haven't tried his food that is freshly done on the spot, you must come and try the food.
The food was excellent! Falafel was perfect not dry and very flavorful. The lamb liver was amazing! Super friendly people.
As authentic as it gets. The best Mediterranean cuisine in the area. When you order make sure you order THE moroccan sweet tea with mint as well.
Great service and even better food. I suggest to any one in the area to try their chicken or beef sandwich. Truly an underrated restaurant that has amazing prices.
What a great place! Delicious Egyptian/Moroccan dishes with a warm, kind, and very accommodating staff. Our new "go-to" place.
Finally tried it. Really legit, authentic spot for middle eastern. Try the clay pot tagines.
If i could charge more than 5 stars i will do it. I love the professionalisme of the management the delicious foods and generosity of Chef Said. I will have my dinner tomorrow
I love the food at this place. I’m currently eating the special cous cous dish and it’s so good that I had to review.
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