Fig & Olive Tasting Kitchen & Bar

I've been living in the Galleria area since I moved to Houston from Minnesota but have yet to go to the Galleria mall. My friend and I met here and were pleasantly surprised with our choice of places. I just picked it from Google and wanted somewhere that had parking versus having to park in the ramp. This is right off Westheimer next to Saks. The ambiance is very classy but comfortable. We chose to eat on the patio which I put a picture of in the review. We found out from the waitress that it is a woman-owned restaurant. That made me feel good to support it! I had a basic cheeseburger but the flavor was so awesome! I also had the parmesan which word delectable! My friend had the avocado toast which I did try, it was a little bland. I put pictures of both in the review. It wasn't that busy there which was too bad. The prices were fair considering the location. I would definitely go back. The service was exceptional I must say. Our waitress could not have done a better job!

Fig & Olive is an upscale restaurant & bar in the Galleria Mall serving seasonal Mediterranean meals prepared with flavored olive oils. We have gone a few times to grab a quick bite when shopping at the mall. It’s usually not busy, and we’re able to grab a table right away. [COCKTAILS] +Riviera Old Fashioned (Sagamore Rye, Lost Irish Whiskey, Chai, and Pomegranate) for $22 - Although this had “chai” in it, the waitress told me this was an error. Not worth the $22 for this drink though. I didn’t taste any pomegranate either. - 3/5 [SMALL PLATES] +Panko-Crusted Spanish Octopus (‘nduja, fingerling potatoes, celery, red onions, green olives, and Mojo Picón sauce) for $27 - I would avoid ordering this. It’s like octopus “nuggets,” and the potatoes served with it tasted off. - 3/5 +Burrata di Bufala (roasted squash, pine nuts, and gremolata sauce) for $19 - The burrata paired with the roasted squash was okay. I would order something else next time. - 3.5/5 [SIDES] +Rosemary, Parmesan, and Truffle for $14 - This was the best item from brunch. - 4.5/5 Overall, the restaurant is nice and they change their menu seasonally. Some items are a miss seasonally, but we come back here and there to try out the new dishes. If you’re in the Galleria shopping, Fig & Olive is a nice place to take a little food break if trying to avoid the food court.

Delicious light and flavorful Mediterranean food. What a treat. I loved the portions and the variety of balanced flavors. The ambiance was wonderful and light as well. The location sucks, so you will get some super douchey people in there, but that's not entirely their fault. The service was excellent and professional.