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    Olive Pit Grill - Brea

    4.1 (950 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Lamb Gyro Wrap with upgraded Feta Fries.
    Angela B.

    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!

    Fried Cheese Ravioli.
    Ellen W.

    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.

    Feta fries
    Ariel D.

    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.

    Calamari. Spanakopita.
    Jasmine H.

    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.

    Lemon chicken soup
    Sunday B.

    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!!!!

    Falafel plate and steak plate
    Taylor K.

    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.

    Trio dip (tazikki, tabouli and hummus)
    Nimani P.

    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!

    Grilled Octopus - yum!
    Jordan X.

    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!

    Mediterranean Salad
    Joanne C.

    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.

    Pastitsio
    Lisa Y.

    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.

    Ground lamp musaka! So good! And huge!
    Heather W.

    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.

    Side hummus
    Mimi L.

    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!

    Lamb gyro entree with grilled vegetables and rocka salad
    Donna S.

    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.

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    Ask the Community - Olive Pit Grill - Brea

    Do you take reservations? Dinner on weekends?

    Is it possible to make a lunch reservation for 4 people at 12 tomorrow?

    Are the patios dog-friendly?

    Yes we've eaten lunch with our dog

    Are there gluten free options on the menu?

    Yep

    What is your happy hour menu?

    There's no separate menu and the HH prices all just went up. Pizzas were $8 ($10 now) dolmades, raviolis,squid and spinach appy. Wine and beer specials.

    Is there outdoor dining?

    Yes they have two patio areas along the building. One is covered and one has table umbrellas I think. They're both pretty big.

    Does this restaurant offer wifi to guests?

    What are their happy hour times?

    2pm-6pm

    How is the avgolemeno soup?

    It's a small portion, and it has oil in it. Price is higher than the portion you'll receive. The taste is good, but if they would drain out a big part of animal oil/fats, then it would be quality soup with health benefits. If you want to gain… Read more

    Do they serve halal meat?

    No they do not.

    Do u deliver?

    DoorDash

    Does this place accept reservations?

    They do not. Just called and they said it is first come, first serve.

    What time is the "order at the counter service" switched to full service?

    4 pm m-f all day weekend

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