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Cafe Ole in Washington is a three star Mediterranean restaurant. Check out this affordable place in the Upper Nw area. This place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an energetic atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar, brunch, catering, and fine wines. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
A little out of the way, we were dubious as we entered Cafe Ole. It looked like a sandwich shop with a handful of tables plus a bar. But the bartender warmly greeting us so we set up shop at the bar,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd be hard pressed to call this greek mezze ... so don't come in thinking this is a Cava type of joint.My review may be a bit misleading ... the food was of high quality ... just not our thing ......
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent, excellent food. One reviewer here said that it isn't at all "real" Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food. Well, I'm not sure what "real" Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food tastes like, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Total diamond in the rough. I'd passed by this strip mall a billion and one times never knowing this was here, and finally a neighbor recommended it. I've been a few times now and while the ambiance...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even after seeing all the good reviews that this place got I was a bit skeptical to go to Cafe Ole. Based on its location I really didnt think the place will offer quality food or ambiance. We ended...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come to this place before it dissapears! This place has a strong neighborhood following but it's never too crowded and I'm always afraid the owners are going to throw in the towel and close or move...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is has everything I want: unlimited mimosa and champagne brunch and tapas. *drool* taaapaaaas. I love appetizers. They are just so appetizing. Little plates of food that are delicious and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, but it's so small and tucked into a little corner of tenley town that I frequently forget about it. There is some outdoor seating here, but I've only sat inside, where the decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I go back to DC, I look forward to stuffing myself stupid at Cafe Ole. Not a single dish has disappointed me since I first ate here 6 or 7 years ago. The prices are low, the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so confused!Adorable space with bright colors, wonky curvilinear bar setup, and cute patterns on plates. Our dishes were served on slick, chic colored glass platters with impeccable presentation....
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good for lunch, and brunch when you want something besides french toast or eggs benedict (although they serve these as well). Sat in the covered outdoor area, plastic furniture. I had the hot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great tapas! All of the tapas we've ever ordered from this place have been terrific and the portions are WAY bigger than you would expect from a tapas restaurant. Service can be a bit slow at times...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went with wifey and my friends. We tried all the soups and the cold appetizer combo. Delicious stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Cafe Ole with my boyfriend and his mom in search of an upscale kabob and mezze restaurant and I was very pleased. Cafe Ole, like its name says, is a modern and upscale cafe where the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, you guessed it. Read Cindy Y.'s review for a complete detail of our dinner from last year. I recommend getting the Meze Platter ($26.95), which provides an assortment of cold and hot tapas,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've moved, and so miss the CafA� Ole paninis! The Eggplant Italiano and French Riviera were my favorites; my co-worker couldn't get enough of the Marrakesh panini. Also, the black bean soup and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I find the tapas trend a little annoying, but this place is a true gem. Everything is prepared beautifully and tastefully and is proportioned well--not too much, not too little. Nothing like a warm,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is tapas done right. Unpretentious, hearty, flavorful. You get ALOT for every dollar you spend, and almost everything is really good. I say almost because I did have one thing I didn't like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Call me flabbergasted. Jeff W. managed to lead me to a 4-star restaurant in my very own backyard, and I had never even heard of it! Cafe Ole is situated in a little shopping center with Sport &...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So typically before handing out the coveted five star review i like to examine my meal and think "what could have been better". And i can't. I can not come up with one thing that i was not 100%...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I REALLY like Cafe Ole. I had been a couple years ago and loved it and recently had a chance to return. It was nowhere near as busy as my first time, so I was concerned that maybe it's not doing so...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I fucking hate the idea of tapas. Expensive little samplers don't make sense to me. Seems like a gamble. However, the tapas selection at CafA� OlA� is excellent and I highly recommend going there. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the only thing I miss about working at Fannie...ha. During workday lunch time and happy hour time, this place is like the Fannie cafeteria. My favorite thing to get there is the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Ole is my favorite restaurant in DC! They have a wonderful selection of tapas-sized mediterranean entrees, and several wines that are drinkable - which as a wine collector I find only rarely at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
***3.5***This was a very good dining experience. I pass Cafe Ole all the time and it is always jam packed, especially now that the weather is nicer. Over the weekend, I went in with a bunch of friends...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! It's a good thing I don't work by this place, because I'd likely spend $ every day here for lunch!My fiancee and I met friends here for brunch on Sunday and were very impressed. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place and very friendly staff. I went with a friend for Saturday brunch and had the hummus and tapenade. My friend had the Turkish cigars and shepherd's pie and was pleased. I personally did...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really really great and interesting food in a (very!) casual restaurant setting. Going by it, I had always imagined it to be some sort of counter deli place, so I was suprised to walk in to a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The perfect spot for a 2nd date...if you get that far. I was totally new to the whole mezze concept, but after first experiencing it at Cafe Ole, I'm a strong advocate. For those that may not know,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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I went there the other night. The food was pretty good but a little oily. The servers were nice but I could tell the kitchen and cooks were slow and not responsive. The atmosphere is cute and has potential,...
menupages.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic! I was very impressed with every dish we had. We started with the cold sampler, which contained good, but distinctive hummus, black bean hummus and baba ganoush. Excellent! The wait...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for food, 3 for ambiance. I really cannot say enough about the food here. It's wonderful, fresh, quick, inexpensive. It's the perfect neighborhood spot in those regards. My only complaint...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was hands down my favorite restaurant in DC. I used to go every Sunday for brunch. The food is reasonably priced, it's fresh tasting, the mezze's are so flavorful, and Captain, the manager, is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Ole is a great and inexpensive Mediterranean restaurant located between Tenleytown and the Cathedral area on Wisconsin Avenue.The restaurant has a huge bar, lots of indoor seating, and a great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this place!!! Super well-priced and a great place to go when you have a surprise or planned visit from friends or family and I agree with "Alexis G" that it's even great for a first date-...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Ole has great food, all mediterranean or with a mediterranean twist, and all at affordable prices. There is a huge selection of hot or cold tapas, salads, etc, so that you shouldn't have any...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Ole has good tapas. The bar is well stocked. It is a great place to go with some friends and share a bunch of differents dishes. It is much cheaper and less crowded than Jaleo. I agree with some...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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I love eating at this restaurant for a quick, casual bite. Service is a bit slow for being a casual restaurant, but the food is worth the wait. Tapas menu has great variety, but you must order 2-3 per person...
menupages.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Ole has excellent food, but the service is sometimes spotty. Recently it's been good, but several times that I've been there it's moved at a glacial pace. During lunch you order at the counter,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Ole is a great place to visit when you want some Mediterranean food, but don't want somewhere too hip or expensive. The prices here are very reasonable. It's the more affordable alternative to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Primarily middle eastern food.I have eaten at Ole dozens of times and enjoy the food and the outdoor seating.It is reasonably priced.Avoid this place during the week at lunch because of the business...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Ole is a great meditteranean bistro located between tenleytown and the Cathedral area. The food here was fantastic, and my boyfriend has a love affair with the orange juice they serve. Great for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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It's a little out of the way but I would highly recommend this great tapas restaurant in the Tenleytown region of Washington, DC. The prices are moderate, there is indoor and outdoor seating, and the...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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The menu is perfect for those looking for a light meal on a hot evening in Washington DC.We were headed to the movies at the Lowes Cineplex next door but the show we wanted to see was sold out. We...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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we really enjoyed cafe ole...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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In and around the AU- Tenleytown area there are not that many great places that also provide a nice atmosphere. This is one of them. Good food, good feel. Great drinks but also quiet enough at
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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relax those shoulders, and eat some mezes...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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many folks in the neighborhood declare that this is their very favorite restaurant, a cheers kind of place with a decidedly mediterranean flair. count us among the fans of the tapas and other fare. weive...
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