Fantastic addition to the Beechwold area! My husband and I ordered for the first time last week--he got the chicken kafta entree and I had the veggie platter (fried cauliflower salad, falafel, hummus, and tabbouleh). Everything was really tasty, my husband said the kafta was particularly good and made great leftovers for lunch the next day as well. The veggie platter was delicious all around, but the star of the show for me was the tabbouleh. It tasted really fresh and vibrant, with a really punchy, very lemon-forward dressing. No bland flavors here! We also sampled their zaatar manakiish which was a great accompaniment to the meal. Excited to visit this place many more times! On our Olive & Thyme bucket list to try: the chicken shawarma, Turkish coffee, and the fatayer! read more

We got the vegetarian platter and a chicken shawarma plate. We highly recommend both entrees. The Falafel on the platter was delicious. This restaurant has great customer service. My favorite is that there was free lentil soup with our orders. Also, extra garlic sauce was free! (This was a huge plus for us because we eat way too much of it haha.) Also, we were two of maybe 6 people eating in, but the kitchen was booming with takeout orders the entire time we were there. I would order takeout from here if I lived closer. read more

This place is awesome! Super good food, very fair prices. We took our brother in law who is from Lebanon and he said it was very authentic and some of the best Lebanese food that he has had outside of Lebanon. We always get the family meal deal and it's so much food. They give you a little bit of everything. Delicious! read more

This is my third time here and it is fantastic! I highly recommend getting the platters, they come with a salad, lentil soup, and pita bread. It's so much fresh food for an amazing price! Honestly one platter can be enough to feed two. I typically never have lamb at restaurants, but I got the lamb chops this time and they had an amazing, charred crust and were perfectly soft on the inside. I also highly recommend the chicken shawarma or chicken kafta kabob. Honestly, everything I have had on the menu is amazing (tried almost everything when my family got a family platter). Don't sleep on their desserts either, the baklava was decadent and not too heavy, a perfect size to satisfy your sweet tooth. I'm a huge foodie and always recommend this place to friends, always a great option especially when friends or family from out of town come! read more

Olive & Lime Cafe - Chicken Shawarma platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Food was excellent and authentic. Staff is very friendly and even when they are very busy they don't get overwhelmed. I've come here a few times and have not once been disappointed. I went recently when it was warm out and enjoyed my meal out on the patio. 11/10 would recommend and will be coming back! read more

I have had this restaurant on my radar for years. I finally made it here for lunch. It was a colossal failure. The falafel was worse than average. The beef shawarma was so odd, and the tahini tasted like soap. And my biggest pet peeve of all.... is a dirty bus cart being wheeled around me while I try to eat. The guy carted it around us the entire time we ate. At one point, it was one foot away from me while I was eating. It was freaking disgusting. read more

Very nice spot and many vegan options. I love getting the pita and the zaatar bread to go sometimes. Great takeout spot too. Huge dining area and can make it as big or small an affair as you want. A quick lunch bite, an elaborate dinner, is all possible here. read more

Lots of space for sitting, used to be a Panera if I recall. Definitely an upgrade. I got the chicken shawarma and it was super good.

Servers are friendly and attentive. Every dish I've tried has been excellent. Fresh and flavorful. The portions are always generous. The lentil soup and chicken kebab are my personal favorites. read more

There's a Mediterranean restaurant near my work that has a mojadara salad that I like. So, I tried a side of mojadara rice and an a la carte lamb kabob from Olive & Lime tonight. AMAZING! I am always skeptical when requesting temp on meat for carryout, but the lamb was a perfect medium. The lentils and rice and seasonings were perfect. I am so glad this restaurant is in my neighborhood. The employees are always helpful, gracious, and will explain any dish or ingredient. And, the desserts! Don't skip those! read more

I have been going to olive and lime for Sunday family dinners ever since they have opened and I still go back. The food is always fresh and delicious. Every time we go we order the family sharing plates which they offer in a of different sizes. The plates include yellow or white rice, beef and lamb keftas, kabobs, and chicken and beef shawarma. The meal also includes many sides such as hummus, garlic, and baba ghanoush and it also includes bread and lentil soup and a salad. The staff are always very kind and come back to check on you. However you do have to order at the register and they will bring the food to your table. The only reason for my 4 stars is because it unfortunately looks like they made the portions smaller when they raised the prices. The place has a touristy vibe and it also reminds me of being in the Middle East. read more

This restaurant is great. Extremely fast service, some of the best Mediterranean food in the area, and massive portion sizes. I got the shwarma combo and substituted the salad for hummus. One small issue is with the menu, it isn't entirely clear on what you get with the meal, but in my case, I ended up getting a lentil soup that I didn't know I would get, so it worked out. The food was great and, by the end of the meal, everyone was extremely full. We had a ton of rice and a bowl of hummus we had to take home. Although the meal prices were high, you can easily split. If you aren't sure if you will have enough, you can get a huge side of rice. Next time I go, I'll probably split the family meal. read more

Loved the food. Their meat is juicier then any other similar option i have eaten. Their family platters have good quantity and variety.

Took over the old Panera location. The menu choices are extensive, but service was slow. There lots of employees walking around chatting and not many working. There weren't many customers when we were there...just two tables occupied. The food was okay...beef and lamb kafta could use a bit more spices. Fries are steak fries style dipped in a crunchy coating too greasy for my taste. Giant chocolate chip cookie was good. Overall it was okay. read more

the lady with short brown hair. She is a very bad server. She brought in the main course before the appetizers. She missed half of my order and demanded me to show receipt which was very disrespectful. You should already know what table has what type of order. I told her more than three time shes missing part of my order and she told me to go back inside to the cashier. If you cant do your job stay home. read more

Our go-to Mediterranean place! My boyfriend and I are big fans of Mediterranean food and have checked out most of the places in Cbus (Aladdin's, Mazah, etc.), but this place has quickly become our favorite. Definitely highly recommend the kebabs, they are grilled to perfection & always hit the spot. Hummus is also great here!! We also love coming here because they have great service, always providing free lentil soup & salad on the house, both of which always taste fresh. This is a great family owned business that anyone in the mood for clean, yummy food should check out :-)) read more

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My friends and I came here to break our fast this Ramadan. It was truly disappointing to see that a (Muslim owned) restaurant is charging its customers for dates in the month of Ramadan. Oscar Wilde comes to mind: "Some people know the price of everything and the value of nothing." The food is truly delicious. I should be thinking of the incredible maqluba, but I'm not. read more

My friends and I love coming to this restaurant. The food is always delicious. The red snapper is one of my faves. It's packed with flavor. The staff are always so attentive and friendly. The owner is always happy to greet the customer and so friendly. I'd highly recommend! Happy to be a regular customer. read more

We had lunch there for the first time yesterday. I had chicken schwarma and my friend had beef. Very few customers. We ordered on pita, came as a wrap. Incredibly bland and dry. I don't do reviews lightly because I know how damaging they can be. Hope the owners consider this an opportunity for improvement. read more

Delicious food! Spacious, although obviously an old Panera, but don't let that deter you! The red snapper and the charbroiled chicken are real stars!! read more

The fries here aren't much to look at but they've supplanted Loops' fries for my favorite fries in the city. Crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside. They are a delight. read more

Olive and Lime menu is pretty extensive. My favorite here is the veggie platter. The falafel is nice and crunchy and the hummus has good consistency. I also tried the house burger which is a great tasting burger. read more

Ordered a chicken schwarma sandwich and the roasted chicken dinner. We've ordered this combination a few times. I'm always disappointed because the chicken is always overcooked, tough and tastes like cardboard. The hummus is decent but honestly this isn't even close to Lavash. read more

Had chicken shawarma. Chicken incredibly dry, some pieces almost inedible. Appeared to be outer dried edges. Minimal moist chicken. Will try something else next time. More in-depth descriptions of the various food items on the website would be very informative. read more

Recently moved nearby and tested this place out and it is really really good, some of the best middle eastern I've had in Columbus. Wry nice people, great service. I've had the chicken shawarma, chicken kafta, red pepper hummus, falafel, and all were excellent. My new go to multiple times a week! read more

I can not say enough great things about this restaurant. When I first when in and took a to go menu I realized they had the deboned chicken. I use to go to restaurants in Michigan that specialized in this type of Mediterranean food. Was amazed that the chef came from Michigan and much to my surprise it was the same food. The customer service is amazing and the generous portions will Leave you taking many boxes home. You do not want to miss this restaurant and surely will not disappoint. Thanks olive & thyme for coming to columbus !! read more

Wonderful, healthy, and lots of nice choices of where to sit. We chose the patio on a warm night and enjoyed it very much. Staff is good. Manager is so welcoming and knowledgeable. read more

The service was top-notch, and the food was very fresh & tasty (especially the Pita Bread & hummus)! Olive & Lime has seating for big families, or you can find a spot for a private conversation. read more

I tried the chicken shawarma and it was really tasty! The entrees come with a soup, salad, and drink. Overall, really tasty food. Giving four stars only because the place was too crowded, fountain drinks were all empty, and just too loud overall. read more

Delicious! Had the shawarma combo and was very good. Plenty of food for 2 meals for me. Hummus was good as well. Happy to have in the neighborhood! read more

We stopped by this Arabic joint with friends and let me tell you it's very very delicious highly recommended if you are in the area. Staff were also very friendly I can't wait to come back here. One of the best Middle eastern restaurants yet. read more

Love this place. The lentil soup is the best! They're mixed grill platters are great for big groups!

We ordered hummus, a falafel sandwich, and some veggie entree(can't remember the name). And we LOVED every bite. Everything was so tasty and we are so excited about this addition to our neighborhood!!! Will be back to try other dishes. read more

Simply delicious. With perfect portions and quality ingredients, I wouldn't hesitate trying something out of my go-to dishes. Carry out with the option to have them meet you at your car is easy peasy, with more than enough parking spaces in the back. read more

Great food and nice staff. Already ordered twice and will definitely order again! Love their Shawerma (one of the best I had in Ohio) and the Kafta (beef and lamb) is great. read more

Best food and environment to have big dinner with family and just anytime. Had their hummus which I would totally recommend or anything on their menu. Vegan and gluten-free friendly as well read more

The Olive and Thyme restaurant is fabulous. My husband and I just ate breakfast there. The owner and the employees are so attentive and friendly. The food is authentic and so delicious. I am really excited that they also serve middle eastern breakfast. If you've never had Middle Eastern breakfast you should try it sometime. The serving sizes are large. I am looking forward to having lunch there sometime. This is by far the best Middle Eastern restaurant in Columbus. read more

Olive & Lime Cafe - Foule, Hummus, cheese, pita bread, falafel with tahini dip, labne, scrambled eggs, olive/tomatoes/cucumber/pickled beets and hot tea. - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Got the veggie platter... so good! It had all the things I love: hummus, falafel, taboulleh, and roast cauliflower. Def will get it again and plan to also try more of the menu! Welcome to Clintonville, O AND T! This is a great addition to the restaurant community read more

This is definitely the best Mediterranean food I've had in Columbus. The chicken shawarma was divine, such great flavor. The hummus was also tasty and the small is huge. Portions are more than generous and the service was friendly. We'll be back! read more

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The lamb chops, prepared to medium, were delicious! And I really appreciate the option to order it a la cart since I didn't want any rice. I enjoyed the loubia, green beans, so delicious! The harvest salad was good, pretty big, dressing is a tad sweet. The zaatar bread is a little too big it was like 8"-9". Spinach and cheese fatayer were also good, not great though. We got a whole bag of extra bread, but it would have been nice to have some hummus to eat it with. Didn't realize they would give us so much extra bread. The charbroiled deboned chicken with rice tasted really good, but my family would have preferred it to be less charred and blackened, a little too much burntness to it. Also fyi the chicken comes with rice and salad (I didn't realize that). The ganache cake is pretty good and the chocolate chip cookie was huge and yummy, big enough to share. Sorry no pictures. read more