Wild Olive combines traditional Italian design paired with unique one of a kind elements creating a cozy yet sleek 135-seat dining room and bar. The towering majestic oak twinkling with white light at the entrance to the restaurant leads them through the fragrant walkway surrounded by olive trees and herb gardens. Custom painted walls radiate a warm gold that complements the expansive wall mural by local artist, David Boatwright and the hand-crafted antique wood toped community table. Drawing inspiration from picturesque vineyards in Italy, Wild Olive features an eye catching chandelier made from faux grapes. Guests can choose from three dining areas to best fit the ambiance they desire – the lively bar and community table, an intimate table in the quiet and romantic front dining room or a table in the aromatic back dining room with a view into the bustling kitchen.

Wild Olive's menu captures the soul of Italian cuisine. By placing the emphasis on fresh,local and seasonal ingredients,Wild Olive highlights these offerings by pairing them with the highest quality, imported Italian goods. The kitchen also shares the Italian craftsman's pride by producing artisinal, in-house salumeri as showcased in the Piatto di Antipasti di Oliva and house-made pasta, as featured in the Ricotta Gnocchi alla Marinara. Located in the heart of Charleston's farming community, in John's Island, Wild Olive showcases the fruit of local farmer's tough labor. Whether it is Celeste Alber's Sea Island Eggs, Ambrose Family Farm's Escarole or Kurios Farm's Bibb Lettuce, Chef Jacques Larson and the staff at Wild Olive would love to prepare a new or old Italian favorite, utilizing the seasonal bounty of the Lowcountry landscape. Buon Appetito!