Blue Olive

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  Just an FYI---- this place has been closed for a long time!

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  Posted on 11.24.10 Sandy P.

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  The Blue Olive has live music on weekends and Karaoke on at least one weekday.  I'm not sure where or if they post their entertainment calendar, but I think they have something going on in there most nights.   It's laid back with nice bartenders.  They have a long bar and some sofa and chair sitting areas.   There is a dance floor/performance area at the far end.   The live music I have seen there has usually been singer/songwriter type stuff with one or two performers on guitar doing covers.    
  
  You can smoke in the bar but they seem to have a good ventilation system.  It's not nearly as smoky as some bars.
  
  Like the other reviewer said, it's worth a stop in if you live in East Cobb.  Otherwise, it's really not worth making a long trip for.

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  Posted on 04.07.09 Bob H.

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  Let me tell you about Blue Olive.  Fun, fun, fun!  I heard it from a friend who, heard it from a friend who...actually stopped in there.  I only go there on Tuesday's.  Why, you ask?  For White Elephant Bingo of course...and the $4.00 martini's.  
  
  From 4-7 everyday they have Rush Hour Specials.  With every drink you order, you get a free mini appetizer.  They are mini, but you can't complain if it's free.  Usually nothing's free.  Around 7ish they start Bingo.  Be careful not to drink to many martini's because then you'll call out bingo when you really don't have it.  (Not that I'm speaking from experience).  I haven't ordered food from the menu, but it looks and smells delicious.  Gavin the bartender is  ALWAYS friendly and tolerable of my drunk friends.  DJ Jager rocks it out with the Bingo and the music.
  
  Check out their website for more details and upcoming events.              
  
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  Posted on 04.09.08 Julie M.

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  I have been to the Blue Olive a few times now, and I'll continue to go back occasionally.  The lounge is decorated nicely and has a fair amount of seating and a small dance floor.  Drinks are moderately priced, especially considering the Midtown feel of the place, and the staff is friendly.  They have DJs on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights, and I believe a live jazz band on Thursdays.  No cover charges.  The crowd tends to be a little on the older side- last night I chatted with a woman whose daughter is my age!- but there are always a few 20 somethings... people like me, I guess, who don't always feel like making the trip downtown.
  
  This was actually a little difficult to rate.  For me, the location makes the difference between 3 and 4 stars.  If you live nearby it's definitely 4 stars- you should check it out at least once.  Maybe have dinner at The Catch then move into the lounge for some live jazz on a Thursday evening.  If you don't live nearby it's probably more like 3.5 or even just 3 stars, worth going to if you find yourself in the area but no need to go out of your way.
  
  I can't comment on the attached seafood restaurant, The Catch, as I don't eat seafood, but I've heard from friends and family that it is good.

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  Posted on 02.23.08 Jennifer K.

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