First time at the Olive Pit. Food took too long to come out. We ordered the kabob meal with a salad and roasted veggies. The kabobs where tasty, well seasoned and cocked to my liking. The Salad came with a vinaigrette dressing not sure how fresh they are since the lettuce seemed to bee soggy from the vinaigrette. The roasted Vegetables where over cooked to where the asparagus resembled a dried grass weed. Food was ok nothing special. Staff was fine, washroom need to be checked more often since there was paper all over the floor and the hand washing area was completely wet as if some one had used it to bathe. It was amusing once paying the tab since the waitress selected the percent she wanted for tip and then proceeded to ask if I was ok with the amount, when I questioned it she then got nervous and said it was a company policy and again asked if I was ok with the amount. Well, no. I , as a customer should be able to select what I choose to leave as a tip. My question is if you are already selecting an amount why ask me as though I have a choice if when I question it you give me no choice but to select what you have already selected for me. And then you ask if I want to leave an additional tip. Why would I. read more

Love love love this place Always hits the spot! Pictured: - Cranberry Fig Martini & Paloma - Grilled Octopus - Lamb & Shrimp Kebab Plate w/Mediterranean Salad & Grilled Artichokes - Lamb & Steak Kebab Plate w/Rocka Salad & Roasted Mushrooms read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Grilled Octopus. - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

Extremely disappointed with the service we received at Olive Pit. The manager working the lunch shift today was incredibly rude and made us feel completely unwelcome... I was in utter disbelief at her behavior! While we were still sitting in our booth socializing with an out of town guest after our meal, she came over and asked if we needed anything else, only to immediately tell us we had to leave because "someone was waiting" for the booth. The strange part was that the restaurant was practically empty, with multiple open tables and booths available both inside and outside. Instead of handling the situation professionally, we felt rushed out for no reason. Customer service and basic hospitality clearly were not a priority here. It felt unnecessary and honestly pretty rude, especially after we had just spent money there and were simply enjoying time with family/friends. Hospitality goes beyond serving food, and the way this situation was handled left a bad impression. Unfortunately, because of the manager's attitude, we won't be rushing back any time soon when we are usually regulars. read more

Although the Olive Pit is in busy Downtown Brea, there's a parking structure right behind the restaurant, so parking is a breeze. They have a very nice patio area as well as spacious and stylish indoor seating. It was a bit windy today, so we chose to sit inside. There are both tables and half table half booth seating, and the booths are very homey and comfortable in that the backs are lined with an assortment of throw pillows. Our server today, Chris, was one of the best servers we've had in a while. He didn't make us feel rushed, checked on us regularly, was very personable, and just had a great sense of humor. My friend ordered the margarita flat bread and thoroughly enjoyed it. The crust was thin and crispy and the toppings were generous without being too heavy to weigh down the crust. I had the lamb gyro wrap and upgraded to feta fries for my side. The feta fries had a very generous amount of cheese and was really good. The lamb and veggies in the wrap were nicely proportioned, but it could have used more of a dressing or spread to tie it together better. It was an enjoyable visit thanks to Chris. The food was filling, so we didn't have room for dessert, but I have my eye on the baklava ice cream when we return! read more

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Another great experience at one of my local favorites. Thank you Jasmine for the amazing service. We had a few of the happy hour items (flatbread, 2 salads, drinks and fried ravioli). It was very affordable ($40) and we had left overs. The flatbread pizza with the honey was my favorite. Light crust, spicy kick with honey drizzled on top. read more

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Olive Pit was solid across the board. OCTOPUS: 4/5. So tender and packed with flavor. FETA FRIES: 5/5. Perfectly crispy. SO addictive. FRIED ZUCCHINI: 4/5. Also delicious but didn't hold up as well over time; definitely something you want to eat right away before the moisture takes over. SALMON: The fish was perfectly cooked, but the rice was a bit under and the side Caesar didn't do much for me. Service was great, super friendly and on it. Tons of seating both inside and out, and bonus points for the parking structure right behind the restaurant for easy in, easy out. read more

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Me and my friends were looking at pictures of the food and it looked delicious so we gave it a try. Did not disappoint one bit!! There is a huge parking structure out back so plenty of parking available. You're able to access the restaurant through the patio and it's located right next to a UFC gym. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and the decor is very beautiful. We ordered the calamari, spanakopita (spinach & feta pie), grilled lamb kebab, and grilled chicken entree. The lemon aioli for the calamari was amazing, I couldn't stop eating it. The spanakopita was decent but a little dry in the middle. We ordered medium for the lamb and it was nice and pink, with the perfect chew. The kebabs and entrees come with 2 sides, I definitely recommend their hummus , especially the melitzanosalata (eggplant hummus). Regular hummus was more beany while the melitzanosalata was on the sour side and packed more of a punch. The chicken was a bit dry but had good flavor. Overall, service was amazing and the food was pretty good! Fully enjoyed the meal and would definitely be back to try other dishes and the house made hummus. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Calamari. Spanakopita. - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

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I could not stop eating!! Everything was fresh and delicious! Came on a Monday for lunch and there was plenty of seating-large dining room. (We sat outside (the chairs were a tad hard to get in and out of and were definitely weather worn.) Service was prompt and friendly. I ordered an entree and you choose your sides.. time to be good, I got a salad and lemon chicken soup...but I missed the boat!! I ended up helping my friends with their rice!! The rice was special!! The salmon was cooked to perfection- soft and flaky. Lemon chicken soup is always a fav...they Mediterranean salad was fresh a light vinegar dressing...beware..the olives in the salad have pits!!!! read more

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Lots of seating and yummy food! Service was good, our waiter was very nice and accommodating. I got a steak plate with tzatziki and basmati rice. The food steak was perfectly cooked medium rare. The tzatziki was very flavorful and paired well with the steak. My friend said she enjoyed the falafel. Overall the food was a 4/5. There is lots of parking in the back structure. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Falafel plate and steak plate - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

Happiest hour is always happy hour! Olive pit is hands down a great spot for any meal and always my go to when I take friends to a spot when they're craving the cuisine. Ordered the trio of dips with pita bread, feta fries, and fried zucchini! Great shareable with a little mid day drink to pair well! Service was lovely and very efficient! Ended the evening with tiramisu. Different than your "traditional" tiramisu but still yummy! read more

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Came by here for a late dinner around 9:00 after the gym since it's right next door. The menu has quite a few options so it was hard to decide, but ended up with the lamb kabob with artichoke hearts and fries, and the grilled octopus. The lamb kabob was okay, kind of chewy and a bit hard to eat but it did come with grilled veggies on the skewer. The fries were good, some were a little hard but came with a large portion. By far my favorite items were the artichoke heart and the octopus. The artichokes were fried and crispy on the outside but soft in the middle, and the octopus was also very tender and came with pickled veg on the side. Our waitress was also super nice and the service was great; she said her favorite dish was the lamb gyro which I would like to try next. There are a lot of food options in this plaza, but I would recommend this place for a good hearty dinner! read more

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Pleasant and comfortable setting Great food, appetizers, main courses all were great. Had group of 8 on a Saturday for lunch. Minimal wait time and great table setting. Service was excellent, prices are on par with food and service read more

I could not stop eating! Olive pit did not disappoint. We ordered calamari to start and the flavor was amazing. The entrees came quickly and they were quite delicious.The kids got a good amount of food in the entree plate. Service was friendly and fast. Ambiance was great and it is really comfy on their couch. I recommend Olive Pit if you want authentic, delicious Mediterranean food. read more

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Was in the area, and this spot caught my eye on Yelp! They have three types of dining areas: main dining room, bar area, and lots of outdoor patio seating on two sides of the restaurant. The patio dining seemed to be a very popular choice! The main dining room was full at the time, but we wanted to sit indoors, so we ended up sitting at a regular table located in the bar area--it did get a bit noisy, but it wasn't too bad. We started off with the Fried Asparagus. It comes served in a mug with a lemon-garlic aioli on the side. I liked that it was crispy, and I enjoyed the flavor of the aioli! For our entrees, I got the Filet of Sole. They give a pretty sizable piece of fish! It comes with Latholemeno sauce and two small bites. There are three different price points for the sides, but it seems like you can choose any two from the list! I opted for roasted mushrooms and stewed green beans with tomato and basil. I enjoyed the mushrooms, but the green beans were just ok. They also give three pieces of pita bread. I also tried some of the Pastitsio, a "Greek Style" lasagna, with stewed feef, tomato, Kefalograviera cheese, bechamel. The presentation on the plate almost looks like a giant burrito! The cheese and bechamel make it extra rich and creamy. I enjoyed this, but I would definitely recommend sharing since it's on the heavier side. Plenty of parking in the nearby parking structure. read more

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Joined my friend for lunch here and it was packed from about 1-3pm! We shared the calamari and the loaded fries. Calamari was tasty and crispy with the dipping sauce, the fries were a little too soggy for us, it came in a Togo box. I had the ground lamb mossaka which was huge and so flavorful, and my friend had the grilled shrimp plate with mushrooms and tzatziki. We finished with tiramisu, non traditional style, tasted like a tiramisu mousse, they put kanef at the bottom though it wasn't crunchy. And the biscuits on top. It was okay, I probably would opt for something different next time. We sat outside which was comfortable in the booth like seating, the servers were kind and accommodating and they have heaters outside. Also the fig martini is the perfect blend of refreshing and sweet, but not too sweet. read more

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I like to have Mediterranean food once in a while. Hubby isn't a fan of this type of food though. Decided to order delivery from this place on a Friday night. We have tried half chicken with tabbouleh and dolma, chicken rice soup and side of hummus with pita breads. Everything was so comforting and flavorful. I especially liked the tabbouleh. I will definitely order deliveries from this place again! read more

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//Food: Fried Ravioli, Turkey Meatball Flatbread, Chicken Kabobs Brought someone who is kind of picky with their food to eat here, and they left a big fan. Everything I have ever eaten at any Olive Pit restaurant has been delicious and cooked well. The chicken on the kabobs was juicy, the veggies that come with the kabob were nicely grilled, yet still crunchy. The turkey meatball paired with the cheese went really well along side the very thin flatbread. The ravioli and flatbread are a little redundant for our meal, so I would probably just get one over the other, unless you are dining with a group of 3 to 4 people who are willing to all try them. // Restaurant & Parking: There is plenty of parking in the structure behind the restaurant. If that lot is full there is are two other structures that are not too far of a walk away as well. Inside, the restaurant was neat and clean. The center set of tables have a couch with real pillows on one side and regular chairs on the other side. // Notes: Yes, it is pricey, but the food is pretty good. I would not come here if I was craving Mediterranean food, as that's what Little Arabia in Anaheim is for, but if you are looking for a solid sit down meal, this spot is not a bad choice. read more

Food is overall delicious. Price is a bit higher than other Mediterranean places but what stands out is the ability to choose sides like roasted vegetables, roasted mushrooms, roasted artichokes. I ordered: Lamb gyro entree with grilled vegetables and rocka salad - everything was great. The salad was a generous portion, I was surprised and pleased because it was so good! Sirloin steak entree with roasted mushrooms and tabouli - steak and mushrooms were great. Tabouli would have been better if it was more than a sample size. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Lamb gyro entree with grilled vegetables and rocka salad - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

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I LOVE THIS PLACE.... Chef John and is team are great, the food is fantastic and great flavor and no to forget the baklava Ice cream is superb. read more

We've been visiting quite frequently and each time, I look forward to coming back. We love the food - highly recommend the fried zucchini. It is probably my favorite item on the menu and I would have been happy with just that. We also try new things here and there but continue to gravitate back. We like getting the steak entree, paired with their rice (so good!) and tzatziki. Sometimes, we do the trio dip which we get hummus, eggplant and the tzatziki. The options are endless here, and nothing has disappointed. For the most part, service has been good! Once in awhile, its a hit or miss. Know they also have a great happy hour but the times never work out for us. Overall, what's really stopping us from coming back every day is that the food can get pretty pricey! For just the two of us, it can range around $80 with appetizers and entrees. read more

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HAVE: Chicken & Beef Kabob Fried Zucchini Calamari TAKES: Whenever we crave fresh and tasty Mediterranean food, this is one of our top go-to places. Their grilled chicken and beef kabobs were delicious, served with rice, pita, and fresh salad. And without exaggeration, their fried Zucchini, and calamari are to die for. I've been here a couple of times, and for the most part, their service is really good. Sometimes, it can get a little slow when they're busy, but usually, the staff were very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The restaurant has modern Mediterranean decor, aesthetically beautiful. The seats are very comfortable too and spaced properly so that you do not feel cramped or too close to other tables. It is situated in a busy area of Brea and street parking is not available. But there is a structural parking area just directly behind the restaurant that customers can utilize. read more

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This place is located right next to the UFC gym. There is a FREE parking in the parking structure located to the rear of the location. This is a nice sit down restaurant with good tasting food. There is a lot of families here. I didn't see too many children at this location, however I'm sure they are welcomed. The food is reasonable priced and the service was good. The streak plate is not a koobideh!! Don't get it confused like me! However it was still good!! I will be coming back read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - 3 steak Kabob plate with Caesar salad and Hummu - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

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My friends and I meet for lunch here several times a year. The staff is always friendly and the food is consistently very good. And there is a nice free parking lot right behind the restaurant. I've tried many items from the menu. I've gotten the chicken kabobs, the roasted chicken and chicken breast. The hummus and eggplant are very good dips that go well with the chicken. Many choices for sides and I have not chosen a bad one yet! I am partial to their grilled veggies and potato options though. The restaurant can get busy on weekends and peek hours so I tend to do early dinners or late lunches and usually don't have a wait at that time. Go on and give this place a try! read more

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Was looking for a new place to try in Brea and the Olive Pit was recommended by some friends. First impression is that the portions were great for the price. As a group we shared the 3 dip plate opting for the hummus, eggplant, and tzatziki. We were very happy with our choices. The chicken kabobs were super flavorful and tender and I loved the rocka salad. I subbed feta cheese and think that was a good choice! The artichoke was only ok. Would get the veggies or rice next time instead. Even the cocktail, a Paloma with mezcal was tasty. Happy we tried some place new. Everyone was super happy with their meals! read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - 2 Kabob. Rocka Salad. - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

Love the outdoor seating, dog friendly. Ordered hummus and kabobs and the ice cream baklava. All delicious! Will definitely come again read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Chicken and shrimp kabobs - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

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Everytime we go it's always really great experience! I got the lamb plate with hummus and tzatziki. I always order extra pita bc I like to use it like a fork read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Lamp plate with hummus and tzatziki - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

4/24/26 Met here for work lunch meeting. The parking structure is right behind the building and it was a short walk around to the restaurant. There is patio seating under shade but we opted to sit inside towards the back of the restaurant. Table with 2 chairs and a long bench with pillows. We ordered appetizer, sweat bell pepper poppers and fried zucchini. I had the 2 chicken kabob with mushroom, rice and pita bread. It was delicious. For $25, it was a good portion plate. I asked for small side of spicy hummus. We did not have dessert because we were full but tiramisu sounds good. The server was good checked in on us or would automatically bring refills. Will come back again. read more

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Wish I would had take. Pictures of my food. I was so hungry I forgot to take Any. We started with the grilled octopus appetizer and an order of feta cheese fries. The grilled octopus was amazing. Tender and well seasoned. PLEASE, order a side of pita bread to finish the sauce in which the octopus is played on 10/10. The portion for the grilled octopus was very generous as well as the French fries. I also got a chicken wrap with a side of humus. 10/10 Service was slow. Was here on a Tuesday afternoon around 2 ish. However, took a good minute to get our drinks. Aside from that the decor and ambiance is beautiful. Gave me modern Greek western decor. I will definitely be returning to Olive pot grill. Ohhh their sangria is a MUST! read more

One of the best spots for quality Mediterranean food in OC. We have been going to the Olive Pit for 5+ years & the food has always been consistently excellent as well as service. The interior & exterior of this location is clean & you can tell the owners/staff take pride of their restaurant. We've had plenty of the variety of dishes they have to offer from the kabob plates to the flatbread pizza and everything in between. My top personal favorite dishes/apps to order would be the zucchini & the chicken/lamb gyro flatbread wraps. I also absolutely love their tzatziki & their avgolemono soup. My husband loves their stewed green beans & their lamb gyro plate. The portion sizes are great, the perfect amount that you can finish without feeling gluttonous after a meal. There is a shared parking structure (free!) & it does get busy during peak times, other additional parking lots are nearby & within walking distance. read more

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My Mother's Day at the Olive Pitt in Brea:, CA The grilled salmon was dry, potatoes were over baked, all other vegetables were ok except the broccoli it was cooked to the core, so dry it looked like a dry flowery leaf. Once we were seated our meal took about 40 minutes. The ambiance it was really busy, the young lady at the register really held her own, she was professional and she was doing her best to accommodate. It was a busy Mother's Day and the waitresses and staff did their very best. I have dined here before and the food was delicious. read more

The food used to be great here, but the last few visits everything has been off. Too salty, too much lemon on the grilled octopus, lamb chops not grilled to my requested order.. it's been disappointing as of late. read more

Great food and decent prices! Nice ambiance if you go at a good time. Staff is cool, can't complain!

One word, two syllables. DE-LICIOUS. My plate speaks for itself. Olive pit hit it out of the park and exceeded my expectations. I haven't been to Olive pit in two years. After my latest meal here, I have nothing but good things to say. The portions are fantastic, meats were juicy and good temperature, however everything from salads to entrees is $25. Nearly everything... I would highly recommend this resturant and is absolutely worth the price. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Sirloin steak entree - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

Excellent location, easy parking in structure, and great spot for some Euro / Mediterranean food. Good service by the hostess and waitress. Nice inside and out. We preferred the outdoor heated patio - very cozy and fresh air! Food was excellent - well presented and tasty. Everything was delish! read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Octopus appetizer - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

Pro: Lamb gyro was very good. Beautiful place. Cons: Steak wrap had too much pesto and not enough steak. We waited almost an hour for our food to come out. Yes I know it's a busy Mother's Day, but our server who was also working the bar never checked on us, or never checked on our food until we asked. The girl who finally brought our food nicely apologized for the wait and said all the tables were waiting because the kitchen was slammed with takeout orders. What?? Hmm, maybe make the takeout people wait an hour instead of the people sitting in the restaurant. Or hey maybe make sure you have enough staff to handle the orders. Or hey maybe offer your loyal customers a free appetizer while they wait so long...basic customer service solutions. We wanted to order dessert but we had already been there so long and didn't want to wait again. Please do better. read more

After a rather result desultory meal on the patio of the Olive Pit Grill in Brea my buddy David and I agreed to share a dessert, their Bougatsa pastry which features Greek phyllo dough wrapped around a creamy Vanilla custard. Our server Christy noted our order, grabbed our check so she could amend it and turned around and said "That'll be thirty minutes, is that okay?' Since Dave and I were in a celebratory mood over his impending "grandfather" status, we consented. Talk about a total letdown! The bougatsa might as well be called a "Fuhgettaboutit!" The actual pastry is rather small, scarcely bigger than a deck of cards. The creamy vanilla custard inside was hotter than a jacuzzi in hell and I was forced to wash down my first of two whopping bites -remember, we shared it- with a copious pull of my Diet Coke. My entree, a Chicken Wrap, arrived drier than Don Rickles commentary and would've benefitted from a dressing, mayonnaise or even a lemony vinaigrette to make it's pairing of chicken, rice and Feta cheese go down, smoother. My poor pal David? Looked like a kid being forced to quaff Castor Oil while dueling with his twin appetizers of dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) and spanokopita (a Greek style quiche pastry comprised of Feta and spinach). Lest anyone accuse me of being anti-Greek fare, I plead "Diafonó," Greek for "I disagree!" Your favorite Yelp correspondent actually dines at a robust number of Mediterranean restaurants and actually wept when "Papa Cristo's" shuttered it's doors after 77yrs of glorious service in Los Angeles. Olive Pit's decor and ambience are impeccable!! Exquisite, soothing browns and earth tones welcome you into the dining space and whether you choose to dine indoors or out on the adjacent, covered patio wing, you can be assured of dining in one of the most pleasant LOOKING spaces of any restaurant who vies within the vast Mediterranean-Athenian-Lebanese diaspora. But the caliber of the food was, especially for the $65 tab before tip, quite the disappointment. Leave it to David, beaming like the proud, giddy Granddad to be that he'll become in a few short months, to nail our experience with his summary remarks- "Hey it's too bad we can't take the FOOD from that 'hole in the wall' you took me to in February and eat it HERE. Now THAT would've been a 5-star meal!" The 'hole in the wall' he referenced was none other than fast casual Doner G and he nailed it. read more

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We tried the 3 dip spread for $21. I got the falafel wrap with a Mediterranean salad and my friend got the steak plate. Everything was good but it wasn't the best Mediterranean I've had. It's a cute spot and worth trying but you definitely pay sit down restaurant prices. read more

My first time here and I can see why my coworkers loved it! The spicy feta dip was so delicious with a good kick to it. The pita is fresh and warm. The wrap was good because the lamb was flavorful. The fries were crispy, delicious, and a big portion. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive. Inside was super nice and clean too. read more

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Beautiful restaurant- love everything about less how busy it can get and the acoustics seem to amplify everyones happy conversations- Not a place to discuss important stuff but a place to have fun! read more

Food is so yummy here I always get the chicken kabob or lamb chops those are my go to!!! Monday-Friday they have happy hour from 2:00-500pm. Service is amazing! Ambiance is super nice they indoor and outdoor seating read more

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