The Olive Pit

It’s like you died and went to zzz top he’ll. Way too many white boys here in beards thinking they’re hard or country or both. The word «nigger «is thrown around way to casually. Pass on pissy bartenders and trash clientele.

I’ve never been to a bar behind/​under a strip mall. That sounds like an awesome idea but not for this place. This bar is pretty dumpy to say the least. I’ve been there about 10 times. Not out of enjoyment, just simply because it’s really close to my house. There’s never been more than 5 people in the bar.
Drinks are mixed pretty strong. That’s a plus, but the bar tender is often times not behind the bar. There’s no food. Bathrooms are disgusting. The pool tables are broken half the time.

Best michelada ever by Leeana!!! Fun place love it! Definitely coming back :) the service is fantastic and quick.

A bunch of young kids running a muck in a dirty obviously non managed rundown establishment. Stood around waiting for a drink for bout 15 min on a Monday while the bartender whom looked to be no older than 21, was enjoying her CIG outside. The regulars had expressed to help myself behind the bar as i witnessed a couple pouring themselves a drink in a 32 oz mug.
I went outside and asked the bartender if I could order a drink when she had a chance with that I don’t think I could’ve gotten a worse look or disgust in her face. 5 min later she rolled in didn’t wash her hands slamming our glasses and unhappily served me and a friend.
Still happily thanked and tipped her
My friend had a little much to drink I had asked her to cut him off or at least only water for the next drink she gave no care and kept serving him. 4 drinks later she’s kicking him out and throws his phone which she was charging behind the bar.
Whatever the situation I didn’t enjoy the people the workers or the smell

Sign says «No shoes, no shirt, no service», however dogs are allowed. I could tell the bathrooms were old but they were «clean». Renee was the bartender and she served us right as we sat down, so that was nice. The place smelled like pot and the regulars were a little sketch. Speaking of sketch when we walked out it was so dark because none of the outside lights were on. This was a one time experience for me.

Awfull place. Very privildged white trash want to be, SS– SKIN HEADS all over the place. Not a true dive bar, if your not a entilted white bro or a brohoe with a rich mommy problem stay away.

Disappointing. The service, beers, and atmosphere. The service was horrible. The girl couldn’t remember the 2 beers I asked for to save her life. The beers were not cold, and the atmosphere was like it never get remodeled. First and last time coming here. I can write more but it’s not worth my time or the bars time.

Jayme is a great bartender! Love her & Monica Friday night. Always a good time. They are a great team. Very helpful. My drink was never empty. Aware of my needs and friendly!!!

I have been coming to this place on and off for about 1 year. Every Thursday, me and my friends would stop off after working out for «Thirsty Thursdays». They offer $ 1 beers. Now drinks can be bought anywhere. The reason we go there is because the people are nice and The bartender Arla is AMAZING. Sweet, kind, cheerful and make us feel welcome.
My reason for this 1 star is the nasty experience me and my friends had on Friday. Now we have never gone in on a Friday, always Thursdays. So going in on a different day, we still expected the SAME customer service as any other day. Boy were we wrong.
Let me get into detail of our experience.
There were two bartenders Jamie and Monica. We ordered «cheesecake shots» from the bartender Jamie.
* Jamie proceeded to make us the wrong shot. We all tasted our shots and realized it was missing the liquor Rum Chata. That wasn’t a issue, some shots are hard to make. So we informed Jamie and after she rambled on some excuse about screwing up, she offered to remake it.
* To our horror, instead of starting fresh, Jamie took the shots that she served us and POURED IT ALL BACK IN THE SHAKER. Now we had all tasted ours so having all 3 shots poured back was gross. Its a dive bar, so we all didn’t say anything. She added the missing ingredient, Shook it up and served our shots back to us. Now when she served our shots back, she filled our glasses to the brim. So we assumed that’s how the shot is served.
*Then she LICKED THE STRAINER of the shaker and said «yes now it tastes like a cheesecake shot»
SHE LICKED THAT STRAINER… I’m sorry but I don’t care if that strainer is going to the wash after… You don’t LICK it after you serve a drink ESPECIALLY in front of customers. Again I understand its a dive bar but come on! That is DISGUSTING.
* A while later, we ordered another cheesecake shot from the same bartender Jamie. She served it correct with the right ingredients.
* This time though, we didn’t receive the drink to the brim of the glass like served before. it was 3 quarters full. So we asked Jamie and was rudely informed «That’s your shot, I only filled up the first one because I made it wrong»…Now we were not informed the FIRST TIME AROUND that she was doing us this gracious favor of «Filling our cup», we were under the impression that it was served that way. Not our fault she screwed up and can’t do her job.
* It was very obvious that we were all displeased with this. After we informed both bartenders of our displeasure, we received more rude attitude from them including a snarky, argumentative comment «I don’t think anyone is being rude to you»
Now working in the customer service industry for 10 years, I know that instead of arguing with the customer or making them more upset, the CORRECT procedure would have been to just pour the remaining inch of liquid in the customers cup and make them happy. That also generates repeat business and tips.
A few minutes later, instead of Jamie coming to apologize for her behavior, The bartender Monica came and as per protocol, tried to ramble a excuse for her coworkers behavior.
Again I understand that they are bartenders at a Dive bar and not the Ritz Carlton but customer service and SANITARY actions are expected EVERYWHERE by a customer.
I will NEVER be going back to the Olive Pit on ANY OTHER day then Thursday where I know the bartender does her job and doesn’t lick utensils. I will not be recommending anyone else to go to this place other then Thursday.
These two bartenders ESPECIALLY Jamie needs to take a course on customer service and sanitation.
ALWAYS strive to make the PAYING customer happy if the situation is not extreme and NEVER EVER… I REPEAT NEVER… LICK THE UTENSILS…

This is another hidden gem of a dive bar that serves food too! Make no mistake though — this is a DIVE BAR.
Great our of the way location which adds to it’s appeal in my opinion.
All the bartenders here are always awesome and the lady that makes the food is awesome too!
Heavy pour, friendly service and good simple bar food make this one of my absolute favorite dive bars in the OC.
If you are a dive bar aficionado then The Olive Pit is a must! If you prefer foofoo places then you should probably go somewhere else rather than leave a crappy review.

Pretty cool little hidden bar. Has a huge parking lot which is nice. Few pool tables, has a ping pong table and a juke box. but the beer selection isn’t my favorite. If you’re in the area, I would def check it out though. I’m rating it a 3 because of the crowd that goes there are a bummer. The bartenders are on point though. Yay for booze on time!

No. This place is in a desolate state, floors are unfinished, walls have holes and the chairs were not set up for service. The beer tastes like the tap hasn’t been cleaned. The pool cues are barely above the quality of a branch off a tree and the crowd (5 – 6) that night was questionable. It seemed as if someone was blatantly so smoking pot in the place because it reeked. The parking lot is sketchy and screams their namesake «Pitt» inside and out. Don’t bother.

Interesting place. Went here on a Saturday night, and it wasn’t busy at all, which is totally ok.
I’m not sure I could find this place again, but it is behind the strip mall, and you can’t see the entrance from the main street.
Bartender was awesome! Made us all kinds of shots, the pineapple upside down cake shot was amazing. Good place to listen to music, have drinks with friends, and just chill.

Have had a great time almost every time I’ve been there, nice little dark dive bar. Plenty of parking outback, and lots of pool tables.
If you like a stiff cocktail this is your place.

This place is amazing! It’s so relaxing and all the staff there try and help you out as fast as possible.
The drinks are affordable good price.
They also have beer ping and provide clean cups and balls to play with! Definitely give it a shot! It’s a good hole in the wall.

The bar didn’t have anything to eat but chicken tacos and chips and salsa, but they were doing body shots! I took a video of it but Unilocal won’t let me post it.
The sad thing here is that this bar was on the T.V. show «Bar Rescue». Turns out that after the construction crews and TV crews left, the sleaze bag douche of an owner had everything new taken out of the bar and installed in his home.
So, the bar is pretty much as it was 10 yars ago with better wallpaper now.
So sad… So sad…

First time here but like it so far.
Four star for
1) very friendly service from Arla.
2) great beer deal on specially «THRUSDAY»
3) ok food but will go with drinks (needs little improvement)
4) lots of TV for middle size place like this. Juke box is loud but good collection. Right in the neighborhood.
Will go again. Worth trying

First, I love the atmosphere. It’s a regular neighborhood hang out. You got everyone from the older to younger crowds.
Second, I love their thirsty Thursday deals. $ 2 beers!
Third, the people who work here are the best. So nice and friendly.
Fourth, the serve tater tots by the basket (huge serving, great for sharing) and they were delicious! They also have beef tacos but I didn’t try them.
Fifth, there are three pool tables and a Ping pong table. A jukebox and lots of TVs showing whatever sports game is on.
Sixth, stupid people call this a dive, so they don’t come back.

One of my old reliable go to Dives in the OC.
Because of its tucked away entrance and stand-​alone location its less crowded than most bars.
Its got a comfy outside smoking area with stairs or benches to sit on, a musically DEEP jukebox, fair priced & generously served drinks and a variety of bar games (pool, ping pong, darts, etc…)
Oh and please dont come here expecting some bar rescue transformation with flair & mixology. Its beers, whiskey, shots, & simple 2 ingredient drinks served over ice.

Has anybody ever been here for their burgers? They are so good, I’ve been to some good burger joints like Slater’s ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ but these burgers take the crown in my book, :) Pricing is in line with other gourmet burger joints.
Come in for lunch, since this is when the cook is in.
I would talk about their Thirsty Thursday specials, but seems like everyone else has it pretty much covered. LOL All around good times.
Note: They don’t serve food on Thursday nights so don’t come in expecting the menu.