Fodor's Expert Review Olamaie
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Downtown with Sixth Street and Rainey Street
Dinner
Fodor's Choice
Pronounced “oh-la-may,” this upscale twist on traditional Southern cuisine has been turning heads and receiving critical acclaim since 2014. Occupying a renovated cottage on downtown's northern edge, Olamaie offers a blend of classic dishes that evoke a sense of tradition—like creamed broccoli greens and skillet cornbread—and innovative options including blue crab topped with corn pudding mousse and popped sorghum grains. Seasonal offerings change frequently, but a beloved mainstay is the house-made biscuits, a signature accoutrement made even sweeter with honey butter and pimento cheese spreads.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Mouthwatering homemade biscuits
- Refined cocktail program with a rotating daily punch
- Patio lounge that opens at 5 pm
