First time. Stumbled upon this place. Went for lunch. Had the gyro, grape leaves, and salad. Bottom line: cleaned the plates. Authentic food, great flavor, quick service, reasonable prices. Everything I look for in a lunch spot. Will return when in Dayton. read more

My last review was 5 stars but this place has lost mad props. The menu has changed, cannot add mayo on the schwarma wrap, and when I asked, whom I believe was the owner lady, I was told no she can't give me mayo...whyyyy???? The menu SUGGESTED adding mayo but that's apparently not allowed anymore. The place was weirdly quiet, the drink station was dirty, the Greek potato's in my to go order were FREEZING. The sauce on the side was a mix of liquid and chunky and was needed because there was zero seasoning on the potato's. The wrap had no pickle but promised pickle. The lettuce in the wrap was brown in places. The chicken was good but this place has gone way down. Probably won't be back here again. Too bad!!! read more

We stopped here for dinner on a long, long, long drive north to the Detroit area. I really wanted to get a small taste of local flavor instead of just eating fast food, and Olive was more or less on our way, so we hopped off the interstate to grab a bite. Now, from some of the pictures of the outside on Yelp, it looks like this is a standalone business with a private parking lot. That might have been the case at one time, but either the business moved or it has a second location that's freestanding and the pics are in the wrong spot, as that's not the case now. This Olive is very much in the downtown-ish area, carved into the ground floor of a much larger building. As such, parking may be a bit more challenging since there doesn't appear to be a private lot. That said, we had no trouble finding a spot on the street within a block or two. Parking was paid for with the Passport app, and it was reasonable. Of course, it might be harder during nicer weather -- not a lot of people out on a rainy evening! We walked in to find the restaurant fairly spacious but almost deserted -- only two other people waiting for to-go orders. Kind of odd for a Friday night, but again...weather. The decorations are kind of sparse but the place, including the bathroom, was clean. We ordered our meal at the counter and sat down to wait. Husband got a gyro and fries, and I got the Shish tawook platter, which came with grilled chicken, a salad, rice, and pita. We also got an order of the Greek potatoes to try out as an appetizer. Service was a little gruff at checkout but gave us a genuine, kind-hearted thank you as we left, so I guess they just had to warm up to us, lol. The potatoes came out first and were my favorite part of the meal! They were clearly cooked fresh. I'm honestly not sure what's Greek about them as they kinda reminded me of hash browns (the cubed, hash kind) with a little squeeze of lemon and maybe some herbs on top...but if it ain't broke, don't fix it! They were piping hot and very crispy. Husband and I enjoyed our meals, too. His gyro was very large and almost over-stuffed with gyro meat. The fries were medium-cut but tasted like McDonald's fries somehow...not complaining. My Shish tawook was very juicy and flavorful. I've had better rice and pita but these were both quite serviceable and I enjoyed a fairly healthy-feeling meal. Honestly, my true rating is maybe more in-line with a 3.5...but I don't have any super severe criticisms and we had a quite pleasant time overall, so I'll just round up to a 4. Seems like they do a lot of carryout / delivery business. I'd recommend this spot for a decently healthy, very fresh Mediterranean bite if you're in the area. read more

Olive Mediterranean Grill - Greek Potatoes - Mediterranean Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Good food. Quick. No issues. Staff was reasonable. Got us on our way while on the run.

Food is "ok." When you try to order an appetizer, they try to make you get additional items. Don't want that... just want what I want. Don't force other purchases on me. read more

We paid $60+ and the entire plate of meat they served was microwaved. I wasn't going to say anything but then I saw the owner on here talking down to people. The best way to make your restaurant good is to care about it. Serving microwaved food and getting an attitude with anyone is insane. Whoever does the prep cares a little bit because the food at one point tastes like it was good. Talking down to customers with microwaved meat? Outta business coming soon. Stay away read more

Gyros, hommous, shawarma, don't pass up this place. Fast and delicious. Reasonable pricing. This was a last minute stop for us on the way to the theatre. Would definitely go back. read more

BAKLAVA!! I had this delivered through Uber Eats. I ordered the Grape Leaves, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, and Baklava. The Grape Leaves tasted as you would expect. The Chicken Shawarma Wrap had more filler than anything. It was like eating a lettuce onion wrap. In the couple complete bites there were, it was tasty. I would eat it again if there was more meat. The baklava was very ideal as it was flaky, sweet, soft and very flavorful. Overall, I would go back just to get baklava. read more

Olive Mediterranean Grill - Grape Leaves, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Such sweet people, nice service! I had a shawarma gyro and added rice. It was so delicious - the rice had a citrus flavor that I loved. It's a hole in the wall type of place which I am so into... loved it! Nothing fancy, just order at the counter and sit down. I will definitely return when I travel to Dayton again. read more

Worst food service ever, rude manager. They didn't want to help. Don't recommend coming here at all. read more

Olive Mediterranean Grill - Worst food ever, don't recommend it. Rude customer service. - Mediterranean Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Delivery Order Review Only: I had always heard good things about this place so I finally ordered some things to try. I am quite disappointed as I close up the container and toss it into the fridge to go bad. I ordered from DoorDash, which is partly where I went wrong I guess. There is very little description for the menu items so I was unaware of some things which lead to huge disappointment. I ordered the Vegetarian Mix Platter, pita, side of Shish Tawook, and always extra tzatziki. The Baba ganouj was overly smoky for my taste but not bad when I added tzatziki. The hummus was oddly tart and tasted different than any other hummus I've ever had at Mediterranean restaurants. I did not care for it. The pita was fine, nothing special. Salad greens were fresh. The grape leaves were the best thing in the entire order, and probably the best I've ever had (I don't order them often though). Some things that the DoorDash menu did not note: I was unaware that the salad dressing was spicy, and I have a condition that does not allow for much spice so I was unable to eat the salad after I ruined it with the dressing. I should have tasted it first, so that's my bad! I also ordered a side of Shish Tawook and expected a small portion, but not as small as what I received. There was no portion size on the menu. But what I got was one slice of chicken that was about the size of a McDonald's chicken nugget (for $2!) - huge waste of money there. I was also unaware that the platter came with pita because it was not in the description, so I wasted more money adding that on. Overall the flavor was not there. I have no idea how authentic it is, so my opinion is not a well educated one. Lol. I'm just saying, I didn't care for most of my meal and felt a bit ripped off so I won't be ordering there again. read more

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See earlier review as this is an update. The HEAT has been fixed! I'm not truly sure if it was fixed or turned on, but it's welcomed! Food continues to be fresh and excellent. Thanks for making a commitment to downtown Dayton! read more

I love mediterranean food but this has to be the most overrated placed ive seen. Staff was very nice no issues there. Parking certainly is but thats not really there fault. Cost was great. Look at the photo of the gyro, honestly its the worst ive ever had. It had zero flavor, very bland, and the pita was very poor. It fell apart almost immediately. Price and the sweet tea which was great is the reason why its a 2. read more

Olive Mediterranean Grill - Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Olive Mediterranean Grill is a Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Dayton. I usually go there for dinner and takeout. It has a very quiet vibe - definitely not busy, but I am guessing they have a lot of lunch customers. I got the schwarma platter. This came with very large portions at $13. Basically it was two meals. Rice: fragrant with hint of spices (cloves), long grain, perfectly steamed texture and not soggy Schwarma chicken: the grill flavor tastes really great. It is not dry at all and has a lot of spices and salt. This was very satisfying Side salad: very fresh leaves, kalamata olive, though vinegar dressing is very sharp. Crispy falafel which was good. Normal otherwise. Comes with tzitzaki sauce and pita if you like that. Pita could have been softer but still good. I definitely would come back when I am in the mood for mediterranean. read more

Olive Mediterranean Grill - Chicken Schwarma. $13 + $1 for falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

The meal was less than desirable ! Cold and dry and the meat was not just pink , it was not completely cooked ! I had hoped to have gotten a full refund as I will not be returning to this restaurant , management was not cooperative with that request , and challenged me with leaving a review ! Maybe this evening just wasn't their day , I was hopeful that my first experience would leave me with a yearning to return! read more

just a reminder that this food is terrible and the manager is extremely rude and incompetent. do not go! 0/10. not recommended read more

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this food is gross and extremely overpriced. I got undercooked meat that made me sick. WARNING: food might make you physically ill. I spoke to the manager about my experience and was given attitude. I will never be going back. I DO NOT RECOMMEND. If I could give 0 stars I would. read more

1. I had to buss my own table 2. Can't get grilled chicken in the salad so I had to get a side order of shawarma which was just okay and really fatty. 3. The Fatoush was literally just cucumbers and tomatoes. No union, no lettuce, no parsley, no reddish. Dressing was light and pretty good 4. The lentil soup was mostly broth. They put a bunch of cayenne on top, I could barely eat it even after pushing it to one side of the bowl. $20 for a totally mediocre self serve lunch? What a disappointment. read more

No flavor. We spent 70$ for flavorless food. I have no idea what's going on. The gyro meat tastes boiled. The fries have too much salt the pita is stale. The hummus is like water. Who is giving this place 5 stars?! Who?! You guy's have no taste buds! This is awful this is hell. This is foolishness read more

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Great down town restaurant. Lots of table seating. An area for to go order patrons to sit away from diners. Fairly good lighting. It looked very clean and has the light smell of grape leaves. Service was fast and helpful. Appears family run. I got food to-go today. I was testing their Baba ganouj, hummus and stuffed grape leaves. The Baba Ganouj was better than what I had recently in upstate NY. Great bite of smoke flavor and soft creamy dip. Grape leaves were the best. I've only ever had canned and these appear freshly rolled. And the Hummus was fresh and was not salty as others are and packaged brands taste bland in comparison. Well done! read more

Great food for Lunch to go. Specials are great value. but cafeteria ambiance. Not good for dinner or formal meal. read more

Horrible food service, not clean at all very bad customer service. Uncooked cold rice, that woman can't run this place like the man did. My fries were undercooked, the gyro was not seasoned at all, the bread was burnt and the worst the older lady with a hunched back dropped the chicken on the ground picked it back up, and put it in the wrap never coming back. The food came cold and tasted disgusting 0 stars for this place Btw I saw rats here and there eww never coming back again read more

This was an unexpected pleasure. I was downtown with my sister when we happened upon this restaurant. Once I realized that I had heard good things about this place, I had to stop in. We got a to-go order and walked across the street to eat in the park. Food was great, reasonably priced, and the service was friendly. It was great to get an authentic Mediterranean meal. Go check it out! read more

I have only ever ordered takeout here. It seems to be a very popular spot for lunch especially with all of the people who work in some of Dayton's taller buildings. Their menu is similar to many quick Mediterranean style restaurants. The indoor dining area is pretty basic, and I never really see many people eating inside, but rather takeout. The food here is actually quite good and flavorful. My favorite is the chicken Shawarma wrap. It's delicious and filling. I've tried many of their sides as well and have been very satisfied. I think that Olive Mediterranean grill fills the need to have quick and tasty food ready for pick up or dine in, considering that the rest of the Dayton area doesn't really offer anything similar. read more

This is a no-frills restaurant, maybe best for DoorDash or Uber Eats (no alcohol and bleak atmosphere), but the food is exceptional.

This restaurant was great! The food was delicious, healthy and relatively low priced. I will def go back. The salad and soup were great.

Our takeout order was ready when I arrived. It was hot. The prices are normal, but you do get a lot of food. We had a meal with the leftovers the next day. read more

Update: my wife & I ate lunch here today. The place was full of customers. I would have thought the service was slow but it was just as quick as ever. We had the grape leaves that also comes with salad. Just delish! Next came the shawarma sandwich with Greek potatoes. Yum! We have had dinner here and wasn't as pleased as all the lunches have been. I'd recommend this place it's delicious! Two of us ate lunch here today. It's worthy! I had the shawarma sandwich and Greek potatoes. The sandwich was more like a roll , it was filled with yummyness and it crossed the plate. So good! Potatoes were like cottage fries with an interesting seasoning and served with tzatziki sauce. My friend had the sampler and said everything was great. He couldn't finish but not because it wasn't great, serving size was large. I'd recommend this place for great medeterian food. It was a big hit with us! read more

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Great food, perfect for all the dietary needs of my family! Great location. Prepare in advance for parking if a show is happening at the theater. read more

My wife and I ordered the grape leaves, a gyro, hummus, Greek salads, and extra pita. The meal was not good. It was largely tasteless, devoid of seasoning, especially the gyro, which came only with meat and lettuce. There were no olives, onions, peppers, sauces, etc. The pita we ordered was not made in house. It was definitely store-bought. The salad dressing was very bland, and not enough was provided to cover the salad. The salad was ok--especially if you like diced lettuce and pretty much nothing else. Now, the customer service. When we arrived and tried ordering, we were treated a bit rudely, as if we were putting the clerk out. And, the lady who prepared our meal was more interested in her phone calls than anything else too. So, in total, I recommend against going. read more

I tried this place in a friend's recommendation, at it was delicious! The food was fresh and flavorful, the service warm and friendly. I will definitely be back! read more

I was raised partially by a YAYA... so please bare with me. I was on the road for work and I was craving Greek/Mediterranean cuisine. I want to support local businesses while on travel ALWAYS. This restaurant was very interesting. It was the only thing remotely close to fulfilling my cravings. Overall, I think with small improvements this could be a hidden gem in Dayton, OH for Greek cuisine in the middle of nowhere. Here are the Sammy G approved items: The Chicken Shwarma Wrap combo but if you can do that 'Gyro' wrap instead, I would HIGHLY recommend and add the hummus, tomato, red onion, rice and extra Tzatziki (FYI: made it more expensive). The Falafel were flavorful and delicious! The hummus was really really good; probably my favorite item. Second favorite, was absolutely the grape leaves were really really good and the greek salad was bright and fresh! What I wouldn't personally order again without adjustments. The Pita Chips I expected a more thicker, flavorful chip. These were almost like pita croutons. In my opinion, I was not a big fan. They were a little greasy and didn't remind me of pita at all. The gyro wrap I felt the meat was good quality it just lacked seasoning and I felt as though it was dry. I wish more things came with fresh lemon and herbs. My biggest issue was the 'greek potatoes'. When I think of real greek potatoes I think of lemon, garlic, herbs and feta cheese! I did not expect boring diner home fry potato cubes. I was very excited about them and they were disappointing. The Baba Ganouj looked completely authentic. I am not sure but in my opinion, the flavor was overwhelmed with a smoky aftertaste. The Feta Rolls were sad, in my opinion, a soggy, hardly stuffed pastry appetizer. I would have loved to see a heavier spicy gooey cheesy feta filling Spanakopita style with a phyllo pastry dough. Make sure you get extra pita bread and tzatziki for dipping for hummus and dipping! Overall, the price was extremely affordable and the portions were very generous it fulfilled my craving and I didn't feel guilty after gladly stuffing my face. Thank you for serving Dayton, Ohio! read more

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Food prep and quality so so. It seemed most food was prepared well before then reheated. They said in fact this was the case for the gyro meat. Not returning. read more

Hungry after touring Dayton Art Institute, we made the 1-mile drive to this place. Almost empty at 5:15pm, our party ordered 3 different deferent entrees plus a large order of hummus. Everything was DELICIOUS--pricey, but delicious. A few additional low- or no-cal drink options would have been appreciated: maybe even serve free hot tea, because of the (only) other negative: the restaurant was So. Cold. We joked that maybe they turned the heat off a little before closing to make people uncomfortable enough that they will go home and empty out the dining area... Anyway, we had a lovely authentic meal and would certainly return. read more

Food is really tasty and fresh made. Ambience is a little "functional." But the hummus, the Shish Tawook, the stuffed grape leaves -- downtown Dayton never had it so good... it's a small business and they work hard. It shows. Worth your time if you're down near Sinclair College! read more

Nice people, amazing fresh food. I've been going since they opened on N. Dixie- and love the kufta- and their hummus is the best in town. Priced super reasonably. Enjoy. read more

Delicious food! Excellent service. You walk up to the counter to order, pay, take your seat, and they deliver the food in five minutes.

Food was okay but have a lot better Mediterranean for the price and the place was freezing cold inside.

A very rare second review for me. They have move from their original location, and I had a taste for Mediterranean food today. You order your food at the counter, and your food is brought to you. The servings are large and come out fast. The baba ganoush is creamy, and has good smoky taste. The mix grill platter is huge and comes with rice, salad, and pita bread. The wife had gyro with a side of Greek fries. Everything was very tasty, and the quality is still great. The men's room is not touch-less, and is kinda weird with a light leaning against the wall near the urinal. read more

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Food was fine but not my favorite. If you are close this place will do, but the gyro meat tasted fake. The flavor was actually good but the texture was fake meat. Weird. Falafel were over cooked and not eatable. Hummus was good. read more