Olamaie

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1610 San Antonio St
Austin, TX 78701
+1 (512) 474-2796
http://olamaieaustin.com
At Olamaie, Southern food rooted in love and tradition is complemented by contemporary culinary techniques. Chef de Cuisine Amanda Turner breathes new life into the culinary legacy of the South by marrying her various inspirations drawn from the African diaspora in the south and beyond in collaboration with Executive Chef/Owner Michael Fojtasek.Olamaie is the first name of five generations of women in Executive Chef Michael Fojtasek’s family. His mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great-grandmother and now his daughter all honor the name with their shared patience, acceptance of others, boundless love, and soulful allegiance to food.James Beard Finalist: Best Chef Southwest/Texas 2018, 2019, & 2020 (Michael Fojtasek)James Beard Semifinalist: Emerging Chef 2022 (Amanda Turner)James Beard Semifinalist: Best New Restaurant 2015Austin American Statesman #1 2015, 2017, 2019Food & Wine Best New Chef 20152021 Best Place for Working ParentsMember of Good Work Austin

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Thanh T.
6/29/2025

First, let me start off with the food. We knew it was a Michelin star restaurant southern style. I really didn't know what to expect because it's a rotating menu. We were very impressed with the...

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Kristine L.
5/14/2025

Came on a Monday evening to celebrate my husband's birthday. Olamaie made it extra special! Service is top notched and the restaurant itself is cute and quaint. I felt like I was enjoying a meal...

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Katherine M.
4/2/2025

Our server assured us that multiple dishes were gluten-free, but when the food runners brought them out, we discovered they weren't. This was a huge issue since someone in our group has Celiac...

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Ashley G.
9/9/2025

It's been a while since I've been so writing this review a tad late...I feel like most items that we ordered were just okay....we haven't been back and it doesn't hit the top of our list like some...

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Mateo V.
3/29/2025

I can understand why this has one Michelin Star; fantastic service and innovate dishes. My server was amazing; she was friendly, connected on a personal level with ease; and just something...

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