Cabo San Lucas · Marina · American Bar & Grill
The Funky Olive
The Restaurant
Smash burgers, sushi, Elvis olives —
and Johnny Cabo will cook your catch.
The Funky Olive sits right on the marina at Plaza Puerto Paraíso, and it operates with a personality as distinct as its name. Owner Johnny Cabo — a well-known figure in the local dining scene — runs the kind of place where the food is better than it needs to be, the prices are lower than they should be, and the vibe is exactly what you want after a day on the water: cold drinks, giant sports screens, live music, and a menu that covers more ground than any one category can describe.
Smash burgers share menu space with gourmet pizza and fresh sushi. The Elvis olives are a starter that regulars don't skip. The dog-friendly patio faces the marina. And if you've spent the day chasing marlin or dorado out on the Pacific, bring your catch in — the kitchen will cook it. Few places in Cabo close the loop between the fishing and the eating quite so directly.
What Is The Funky Olive Good For on the Cabo Marina?
The Funky Olive is an American-owned bar and grill on the Cabo marina at Plaza Puerto Paraíso — smash burgers, gourmet pizza, and cold beer in a no-upsell environment. It's the go-to for expats and travelers craving reliable comfort food without the tourist-menu pricing.
The Menu
Burgers, pizza, sushi & Elvis olives — what to order
Signature Smash Burgers
The smash burger is the anchor of the menu — highly recommended across reviews and made in the style that has earned the format a devoted following: thin patty, hard sear on a flat top, crispy lacy edges, and a soft bun that holds it all together. One of the better burgers on the marina.
Gourmet Pizza
Gourmet pizza that punches well above the bar-food expectation — a consistent standout in reviews from visitors who came in expecting a casual drink and left surprised by the kitchen. Worth ordering alongside something from the sushi menu for the full range.
Fresh Sushi
Fresh sushi on a marina bar menu might sound like a stretch, but The Funky Olive pulls it off — a reflection of Cabo's deep connection to the Pacific and Sea of Cortez fishery. Order it alongside the smash burger if you want the full picture of what this place does.
Elvis Olives
The house appetizer that gets its own name and its own following — Elvis olives are a signature starter that regulars order without looking at the menu. The kind of thing that sounds like a gimmick and turns out to be genuinely good. Start here.
Bring Your Catch — They'll Cook It
One of the more memorable offerings on the Cabo dining scene: bring in your fresh catch from a day of sportfishing and the kitchen will cook it for you. A direct line between Cabo's world-class fishing and the plate — ask your captain to point you here after a successful day.
Happy Hour & 2-for-1 Deals
Daily happy hour keeps prices already low even lower. Los Cabos Passport holders get 2-for-1 on burgers and tacos — one of the stronger passport deals on the marina. Giant sports screens and frequent live music make the bar worth staying at well past dinner.
Before You Go
The Passport deal, the patio & bringing your catch
If you have a Los Cabos Passport, The Funky Olive is one of the stronger deals on the book — 2-for-1 on burgers and tacos at a place that's already well-priced. The marina patio is dog-friendly; if you're traveling with a pet, this is one of the few spots on the waterfront where they can join you comfortably. For sports events, the giant screens make it one of the better viewing spots in the marina district.
The fresh-catch cooking offer is real — if you're booking a sportfishing charter, ask your captain in advance about dropping the catch here after. It's the kind of Cabo experience that's hard to replicate anywhere else: catching your own fish in the morning and eating it at a marina bar that evening.
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Inside The Funky Olive
Smash burger — house specialty
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Dog-friendly marina patio
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Elvis olives appetizer
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Gourmet pizza
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Live music at the bar
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Plan Your Visit
Find The Funky Olive on the marina
Next to Plaza Puerto Paraíso on the Cabo San Lucas marina. Walk-in friendly — dog-friendly patio available. Los Cabos Passport accepted for 2-for-1 deals.
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