I don't generally like Mediterranean food but I had lunch there today and it was simply fantastic. There is not other adequate description. Very cozy little bistro with every table full. The staff was wonderful. Very friendly and accommodating. They have great coffee as you'd expect from a Mediterranean bistro but the owner kept my cup full. They do need Splenda or Stevia. No one drinks the saccarin. The menu was varied with many good choices. I had saffron chicken kabobs with ztetziki. Delicious. My friend had a huge Greek salad. Money looked better. I would never have considered this small bistro. Now I will go out of my way to go there again. Soon. It's fun to see a small restaurant that gets it right. Well done guys!!! read more

Flying solo tonight...gotta make a 8:00 concert downtown and on my way figured I'd try somewhere new to me. Saturday, about 6:30pm, arrived to a pretty packed house. The only seating available was the bar but hey that's fine with me. If you're a party expect a bit of a wait, didn't look too bad. Ordered their lamb gyro, fries, 8oz beer on the side. The lamb was great, marinated nicely and grilled to perfection. Tzatziki was delicious and complemented the gyro nicely. Tasty and relatively fast (I was in and out in 30 minutes, and it was pretty busy). Fries were limp...single fried, meh. May have been sitting around a bit; unimpressive. In all, great little place to swing through and only a couple minutes off 217/26. Lots of other good stuff on the menu to try next time I'm back. read more

Food was tasty but not the best ever. Solid 4/5 stars. I got a falafel "sandwich", which was a gyro. The falafel was crispy and flavorful. The wrap was a little dry. The sandwich could've used a little more sauce. Fries were flavorful but a little limp. I would eat here again. read more

This is a go to place when I have visitors or when I want a solo meal. Simple setting with nice people working there. The menu has what you need and there has not been anything I have not liked read more

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Leaving a bad review because it seem like nobody else is nice enough to mention how small the portions are of everything, 16$ falafel comes with 3 peices and a salad, the food is good but its some of the most small portion food ive ever gotten before in any asian/middle eastern dish $21 beef kabob comes with 2 normal small pieces and rice, one tomato If you are rich and have a small appetite this is a good place to go read more

Food is generally pretty good, but the service is what gives them the five stars! We had an order for pick up and on our drive home they called to let us know the gyro didn't have the substitutions we requested. They immediately offered to deliver to us the correct one free of charge. They could have easily let us be on our way knowing we could easily have picked off what we didn't want, but they didn't. Exceptional service in my book! read more

From the flavorful falafels (tender inside & crispy out-), stuffed grape leaves and lemon-roasted potatoes to the succulent calamari, braised lamb shank and kebob, Blu Olive's delectables--authentically prepared usually by the owner himself, Farzad Larki--left all my tastebuds eagerly awaiting their next visit. And this time, I'll have the Persian Rose cocktail and Ekmek dessert, too. Such a warm and inviting setting (with easy parking and comfortable outdoor seating), and friendly and attentive wait staff, this tucked-away-in-a-strip-mall gem is well worth the trip. GO! read more

Went to Blu Olive as a recommendation from a Greek physician. The staff was very friendly, especially the older gentleman. The food was tasty and well cooked. I would go here again. Bust keep in mind it gets busy so you may have to wait a bit. read more

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What a great find! This place has great mediterranean food and a full bar. The service was excellent! I highly recommend the Pimm's Cup and Jalapeño Margarita. Their greek salad was full of flavor and fresh! My son doesn't usually like salad, but this one was so delicious that he went for seconds. The amount of olives and feta cheese were perfect. The pita bread comes out warm, which was so good with the tzatziki sauce. The meats were tender and delicious. We'll definitely come back next time we're in Beaverton. read more

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The food was delicious and the service was excellent! Everyone was so nice. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for great Mediterranean food. read more

Food is so delicious, perfectly cooked chicken on the best Greek Salad! Falafel is done exceptionally well, hot and crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Service was excellent too! Sophia was a great server! Love this place! read more

Excellent cocktails and delicious Mediterranean food! Service is amazing. Very attentive. Cute dining area and patio outdoor seating. read more

Blu Olive Mediterranean Bistro - Greek salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The best spanakopita I've ever had! Great date night spot for delicious and healthy dinner. Definitely adding this to our go-to spots. read more

Blu Olive Mediterranean Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food was excellent and conveniently located near my sister's new spot. Especially loved the lentil soup & the baba ghanouj, extremely flavorful. My family also commented that the falafels were amazing. Where this place struggles is the service. We ordered takeout & when we went to pick it up, quite frankly the process was a hot mess. The servers didn't know which food was ours, two separate employees tried to charge us for our order at different times, & it didn't seem to be isolated to just as us there was another group also waiting on their takeout order who appeared to be going through the same hassles. I'd definitely try this place again the next time I'm in the area, but hopeful for a little bit better service. If they can improve that, this place would shine! read more

Very good quality & tasty food! Small but pleasant restaurant, comfortable atmosphere & very good service.

Wait staff was amazing. Food was amazing and I'm not an adventurous eater. I will definitely recommend and will be back read more

Blu Olive Mediterranean Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I was disappointed. I have been there many times and always enjoyed it this time everything had an under taste of some spice I didn't recognize but everything tasted the same from the calamari to the chicken on the hummus. I won't be going back for a while. The pita bread was excellent. And the service was good. I read more

It was my first time visiting there, it's in a good location in the Timberland mall. The food and service was very good, nice ambience, they even have a little bar area as the Greek coffee has some liqueur. The food was nice and the baklava was amazing read more

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I love this place. One of my fav spots in Beaverton. The tzatziki is to die for, and the hummus is so creamy it's unreal. The hummus comes with fresh, hot, delicious pita and that's a meal in and of itself for my kids. I wish they didn't charge $1 for extra tzatziki cause they give you a small portion and I want every single bite just swimming in it. My fav dishes -gyro. Get the chicken. (I haven't tried the lamb, but the meat in the beef one was weird.) -chicken souvlaki. I grab a couple of skewers a la carte every time because it's just the best and I don't need the huge plate of rice that comes with the entree. -Saganaki. It's fried cheese.. and yes, it's as good as it sounds. -garlic shrimp. Simple, fresh, garlicky, delicious. Small portion of shrimp tho. I do wish the menu was a little more descriptive. And I could go for more dressing on the salad. read more

Blu Olive Mediterranean Bistro - Chicken gyro w/ Greek salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My wife and I were craving Mediterranean food and we found this place so we gave it a try. Since our initial visit, we have since gone back because, to put it simply, their food is really good! All four times we've ordered our food To-Go (for pick-up). Their website makes it very easy to do. Items are always well packaged and marked and not once did they ever get an order wrong. As I mentioned, we always do a pick-up order but it's worth mentioning that this place is always packed and happening when I pick up my order... so I think it's a testament how good this place is. Parking is ample, too, considering the restaurant is located in a huge shopping center. Service is always great! All the employees that I've interacted with are so friendly and even went above and beyond by keeping me posted when my order was being delayed. They even offered me a beverage once while I waited. Here are my recommended dishes... give them a try! I don't think you'll be disappointed: * Hand-cut Fries. These are surprisingly delicious! They have such a good flavor and they even managed to survive the car rides home. They maintained their crispness! It's good with the pita sandwiches or even by themselves! * Hummus & Pita. Ordering this was a no-brainer and I'm happy to report that it's really delicious. It always comes with a good amount of pita too! * Saffron Chicken Kabob. This is my go-to dish! The chicken is so delicious and tender and it comes with a great portion of rice. * Pita Sandwiches. Generally, I'm not a fan of pita sandwiches so I tend to avoid those. However, my wife (who is a fan) loves their Falafel Sandwich! * Greek Salad. Their veggies taste fresh and the dressing wasn't overpowering at all. In fact, it's a great palette cleanser in between eating all my warm foods. I would definitely get this with every order! * Lastly, Calamari. I order this appetizer every time a restaurant offers it on their menu so of course I had to get it here and it was pretty damn good! I highly recommend it! Similar to their fries, they maintain their crispiness. And finally, my reviews wouldn't be complete if I didn't mention if they serve Coca-Cola products or not. So I'm happy to confirm that Blu Olive does, in fact, serve Coca-Cola! Yesss! read more

Went for my first time a week ago with a coworker. Staff treated us like we were regulars. We initially planned to have a single drink and a snack. We stayed for over two hours trying multiple delicious items. It was a warm evening so sat outside. Even backed up against a major road, they made the outside area feel cozy. I will be back many more times! read more

This was a recommendation from my wife's work. No offense to the recs up here but they've been mediocre so far. However, this place was goooood! Solid Mediterranean food/apps and the kids actually ate a lot (first time with Mediterranean food). Service was so nice and casual which made it much more enjoyable to be at. Will definitely order out or take guests here in the future. read more

Very good food and attentive service. However, they clearly don't have enough plates in the kitchen. They tried to take plates with food 5+ times while we were still eating off it. It became very annoying. read more

It was our 3rd take out ! The Service were prompt / friendly & food is why we keep coming back.

Heard good things about this place from local Iranian community so was very excited to try and indeed they're really good! Popping on a Friday dinner, staffs were all busy serving and prepping delicious food. We split the Kabob Barg and Koobideh. They're both very well-cooked, seasoned, and tender but the winner goes to the Koobideh for me. Super, super juicy. You can actually see the owner/chef cooking everything fresh from behind the counter. The dishes were served with saffron rice and salad. The salad was a sleeper hit! Super flavorful and herby. I would gladly just do salad for my plate next time. They got other interesting appetizers and main on offer as well but the grilled plates were definitely their specialty. Desserts from other tables also looked enticing; will check that out next time. Lots of tables in a modern space. A great spot in general! read more

Blu Olive Mediterranean Bistro - Koobideh Kebob - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Food is getting more expensive and smaller though still good quality. I just didn't understand why the Barg had so much pepper which usually it wasn't!! The rice still good but prices skyrocketed. read more

I ordered a falafel gyro to go but decided to eat there. There was maybe a teaspoon of hummus on it so I had ask for more. The falafel were thin and over cooked . The gyro had no flavor. It was the worst gyro I've ever had. I will never go back. read more

We've lived nearby for awhile now and decided to stop in on a weekday evening. It was so busy! We were quickly seated, had attentive servers come through, and felt taken care of. We ordered the baba ghanouj & calamari. Both were great. The calamari was crispy, the baba ghanouj flavourful. My partner had the lamb special and it was so tender. Same for the chicken souvlaki! Everything was flavourful, the service was great, and we will be back for the rest of the menu! read more

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Great food! Fast service (I ordered out during the dinner rush and my food was ready within 20 minutes). I had the koobideh plate and hummus. Pita bread with the hummus was good. The hummus was smooth in texture and good in flavor. The koobideh was spot on in terms of flavor. The pricing was great in relation to portion sizes. I wish I would have orders the basmati rice with the barberries to add more flavor to the rice. read more

Once again, they went above and beyond, exceeding our expectations and providing exceptional service. We thoroughly enjoyed the lamb chops, salads, and appetizers. read more

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We were in Portland for a family function. Took my wife and sister here for dinner. All aspects of the dinner were above average, not great but better than most. Food was good, ambiance was good. Wait staff was great, right combination of friendly and attentive. For an easy bite to eat, I would recommend it. read more

Please please please cook the chicken! What is the deal? We went to Blu Olive a few days ago. Of course we ordered chicken kebabs. We took it as a takeaway. When we reached home, fingers were crossed. First second bite okay The tried bite and bam, the chicken wasn't cooked all the way through Why????? I know they get busy but seriously cook the chicken! read more

The service was great, but let's get to the highlight. --- I had the beef euro and my wife had the chicken euro and I think ... this may be the best tasting beef I've ever had in my life. It was so moist and flavorful the tzatziki sauce amazing .. I'm a new fan for sure. -- Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice Mediterranean dish . The baklava was different in a great way . Love the tiny bit of spice you get at the end.. Overall, a very pleasant experience . 9.5/10 read more

Went for a birthday dinner. Left disappointed. Website states they have cocktails. They do not so I had to settle for a glass of wine. Waitress was not friendly and acted like she was bored with us. She brought my glass of wine and sat it in front of my husband. My husband told her it was my birthday and asked about desserts. She never said one word to me. When we were finished eating, she never came back to the table to ask if I wanted more wine. She was standing in the bar area eating, talking and laughing with other employees. The food was good but I won't return. read more

Hidden Gem, obviously family owned hole in the wall, excellent authentic Greek food. It was awesome. My hubs had the lamb shank and it was excellent. I had a sampler plate and everything on it was spectacular. Home made Falafel, scrumptious. Dont forget the home made Baklava. Too much to mention. I wish we lived closer, this would be a regular stop read more

Excellent food. Excellent service. Cozy and warm. Highly recommend if you are looking for Mediterranean.

For large gatherings where we don't want to cook, this is one of the restaurants we go to because you can select an assortment of dishes that works for everyone's palettes - vegetarian, glute free, keto, carnivores - everyone can assemble their own perfect meal. We have ordered from Blue Olive for several events, most recently a baby shower. The chicken kabobs (without the skewers) were fantastic, the chicken perfectly cooked and so tender. It went well with the big bowl of creamy tzatzikI. The Greek salad was also a big hit, lots of feta mixed in with the tomatoes, cucumber and romaine lettuce. While most Greek salads leave out the lettuce, we like that theirs includes it. The salad can be a meal in itself. The hummus is good, not great, needs more lemon and garlic imo. The rice was plain, didn't have the saffron flavor that I prefer. The lamb shank is tender, the meat falling right off the bone and the sauce tangy and flavorful. The pita has a slightly sweet taste. The gyro meat is well seasoned and one of my faves. I've had dinner in the restaurant, too, and everything was fine. Service friendly, food fresh. read more

I love this place. It got like so much good food and it a very chill vibe mixed with the sour salty food just makes ur day the best. I love the owner and the services is super fast they good excellent food and more. read more

What a great place to taste the Mediterranean and Persian cuisines. From Gyros to souvlaki to kabobs and baklava, this place has it. We started with the rice & herb stuffed grape leaves and then tried the Persian "saffron chicken with rice" and the "Soltani" which consists of a ground beef kabob and a fillet of beef kabob. All three versions of kabobs were done to perfection and were juicy and tender. The basmati saffron rice was full of flavor, fluffy and not a bit sticky. The home made deserts consisted of Persian saffron ice cream with a hint of rose water and Italian strawberry gelato. The gelato specially was made with fresh strawberries and tasted delicious. Add this to your list of must-go places if you like Mediterranean food! read more

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Went out for a casual date with my husband on a Saturday night - Blu Olive was packed and there was a 40min wait, so we put in our name and went a few doors down to Market of Choice for a drink at their beer/wine bar (highly recommend that too!). When it was finally time for our table, we enjoyed looking over the menu that was clearly labeled with Gluten Free and Vegetarian/Vegan options. Both of us have food sensitivities and it's always refreshing to find a place that clearly labels their whole menu! When our food arrived it was delicious and fresh. The portions were also decently sized and reasonably priced. We will definitely be coming back here more often! read more