We found a quiet spot off the beaten path & got away from the crowds of Key West. This quaint restaurant offered us a respite! The food was delicious too! We both got wraps & fries came with homemade ketchup & was amazing. The owner chatted with us about his history & gave some great tips on what not to miss on our trip to the Keys. Definitely recommend checking this out. read more

Don't miss out on this gem! The owner/ chef is so friendly and the food is always AMAZING! We keep coming back here each time we visit KW to get our Mediterranean fix! read more

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What a delicious discovery! While deliberately driving a block or two off Duval St just to see if we could find a great little, off the beaten path, shop or restaurant that's where the locals only know about...we happened upon Olive's. It's a tiny little space possibly no larger than a double-wide food truck, with possibly 4 or 5 tables. And although we wanted local and authentic we still wanted to sit inside with AC. It's summer in the Keys. We're not savages! To make an already long story short, we arrived, the place was bigger than the couple of pics on yelp indicated, met the owner/chef/front of house/back of house/host, Ozzy, and was immediately won over by his charm, friendliness and passion to share his authentic Turkish/Mediterranean family recipes. Whether you like Mediterranean or not, if you value a great dining experience and you're in Key West, go! read more

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Everything here is like a step back into a small Turkish village. Small intimate little restaurant, amazing made to order dishes. Very authentic Turkish food. Great portion sizes and the owner is fantastic to chat with. Don't skip it!!! read more

The best Mediterranean food in the Keys! The owner Barrish, was so helpful and attentive and knowledgable about the menu. Everything was delicious and fresh. The interior was cozy and intimate. The blue and white decor really sells the atmosphere. The homemade ketchup was really light and sweet. The doner kabob with fries was the best and the lentil soup was divine, you could really taste the fresh vegetables and spices. The tea was very refreshing. read more

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Skip whatever Italian place you're thinking of hitting, and get into Olive's. This place is by far the place to go if you want something filling, refreshing, and comforting. The owner is a sweet young man who cooks and serves, truly a one man show, and you can tell he puts his heart and soul into the food. read more

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Food was so good. I love Mediterranean food and this place had top notch food. I loved the appeal of the quaintness of it all. Very cool place from both the inside and outside . read more

From the moment you walk in, you feel this casual vibe that makes this restaurant so unique to all the others in key west. Our host aka the owner of the restaurant was not only a kind man but he delivered excellent service. My bf and I shared the baba Ghanoush and the stuffed grape leaves which both were excellent especially when paired with the tzatziki sauce!!! I had the chicken shish platter which was amazing loved the flavor of the chicken and the salad that came with it was so flavorful and not just your average salad. It also came with tzatziki which of course was delicious as well. My bf had the kofte wrap, the wrap itself was great, the meat was well seasoned, the proportion of the sauce was great, the tomato based sauce that comes along with it was delicious especially when you dip the fries in it. Last we had the baklava which to me was okay but that's just because I don't really like deserts for my bf he thought it was amaaazinnggggg!! We also had a Turkish coffee which really brought the whole meal together. Everything was great albeit a bit pricey but .. it's key west. at least you get quality food and it's also great small date spot. read more

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This was without a doubt the best Mediterranean food I have ever had! Everything was made completely fresh too. The owner, Ozzie, was very kind and easy to speak with too! read more

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Great service and so friendly. Small place but amazing food. Would love to go here again some of the best chicken kebabs I've had! Worth stopping by even if you have to walk a little bit to get there. read more

What a gem just outside the hustle and bustle of Duval Street! The owner/chef has a clear passion for both his service and his food (the man does both), and it is best expressed through his food and atmosphere. A welcome environment paired with authentic, delectable options from the stuffed cheese phyllo (A must), to the decadent baklava. Not to mention prices that not only can't be beat in Key West, but hardly anywhere on the mainland. If you're in Key West for any amount of time, this is a must stop with as open of arms as the man who runs it. read more

Olives is phenomenal! We ordered the sampler appetizer plate and the gyro platter. We enjoyed the delicious Turkish wine as well. Ozzy is the best chef and owner. His hospitality is amazing. We will be back everytime we are in key west! read more

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As we were walking in Key West, the enticing smells pulled us in. The friendly Chef/owner sat us quickly and gave us the wine list explaining there were two Turkish whites and two Turkish reds worth trying. My wife and I are both into wine and have never experienced any wine from Turkey so we ordered two glasses of white. One was touted as close to a Chardonnay in flavor and characteristics and the other a Pinot Grigio. Both were outstanding and I used my Vivino app to see that both are out known out there in the Wine-o-sphere and get overall ratings in the high 3.X range. We ordered a sampler plate off the appetizer menu consisting of pita bread and two hummuses, baba ganoush, and taziki . Everything was fresh from the dill in the taziki to the lemon in the regular hummus. The other interesting "hummus" was one made from beets and was yoghurt based and was wonderful. For main course we ordered and split was the Gyro plate and it was served with pita, rice, Turkish salad, and two types of sauces. One was regular taziki and the other was a red pepper based sauce. The meat (ground beef and lamb) was tender and had lots of flavor. The rice was amazing and we found out later it was cooked with goat milk butter and had home made orzo in it also. For dessert we had the baklava which is probably the best I've had anywhere. Typically baklava tends to be "too something", I.e. too sweet, too sticky, too stale, etc. but this was perfect. All fresh ingredients melded and balanced into something fantastic. We also tried one glass of the Turkish dry red wines and it was also a hit. It was a nice medium bodied red that would go well with almost anything and it did go well with baklava. Do yourself a favor and stop in and enjoy some really good Mediterranean food at Olive's in Key West soon. read more

Unbelievable the chicken kabobs had so much flavor and the tzatziki was delicious. This is a very small restaurant, which may be why the service is beyond compare. My falafel tasted so fresh, I knew that it had just been made. Safe to say I will eat here as well as order take home often as this is a fantastic Mediterranean oasis in paradise! read more

We are local and love to see different cuisine offerings in the Keys so we have been looking forward to trying Olive's and it was worth the wait! It was extremely hot and we had our dog so the gentleman up front kindly allowed us to sit inside with her and she chilled on the cool tile. We ordered stuffed grape leaves and a lamp gyro wrap to split and everything was so fresh and vibrant. Fries were crunchy and both the fry sauce and the tzatziki were flavorful. Super cute decor, super friendly staff. We will definitely be back for a full dinner without the pup! read more

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Don't let the size fool you, this place is great. Amazing food service. You can tell how proud the owner is of his place. Highly recommended if you enjoy Greek/Turkish food. read more

What. A. Gem. I found this establishment on Google (5 stars, over 400 reviews). That was telling. Walked in, took a seat. So quaint and bright. The owner/chef/server/front of house/back of house is absolutely a breath of fresh air. The love he has for food and the business shows in the food. The tzatziki was fresh and pairs perfectly with the fluffy pitas. We went for the kofte platter to share - it was perfectly seasoned. The rice was fluffy and the fresh salad was perfectly dressed. Highly suggest giving it a go, but do yourself a favor and eat there. This fresh food needs to be enjoyed asap. ALSO, the Turkish white wines were great! read more

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Turkish Doner / gyro and gyro platter were phenomenal! Excellent customer service, very friendly, delicious food and perfect location away from the main drag. Highly recommend this business. read more

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Best, freshest food I've eaten. Easily one of the best meals of my life. It's clear the chef makes his family recipe with love! It cannot be faked. His joy about his delicious dishes is contagious. I savored every bite and look forward to going back. Been riding by it for years and never stopped. Had the most amazing rice of my life and I'm not a rice person. Best sauces and side salad and pita bread. Shared pita fries and chick kabob platter. Lots of food. Has a few inside table. read more

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Sometimes you're blessed enough to dine at a place that just transports you somewhere that touches your soul. Key West has always been our happy place. Today it worked its magic to deliver us to food nirvana. From Chef Ozzy, the food, the conversation, the atmosphere, the passion...this place is beyond 5 stars. Do not walk, run to Olive Mediterranean Grill read more

Authentic & delicious food Great service & wine selection Locals to key west highly recommend! read more

Everything about Olives is impeccable! Service was exceptional, one of the best meals I've had in key west. Amazing place and beautiful restaurant! read more

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Absolutely hands down the best restaurant in Key West. Very authentic; not your touristy dishes. You'll be transported to Greece with a whisper of Istanbul. The host also cooks the food. He's absolutely such a delight. Get the tzatziki, the rice is to die for, and do not sleep on the chicken. Can't recommend this place enough. Support local. read more

Great food. Wonderful staff. Very helpful staff. Explains menu and individual items very well

Stopped in quick for wine and apps. The owner Ozzy was so friendly and informative about the menu. Everything is fresh and local to Turkey. Highly recommended the first three menu items - hummus, tzatziki and baba ghanoush. They were amazing and so was the wine he recommended. Can't wait to come back for more! read more

Wanted something different to eat while in Key West. Olive's was the perfect choice. Delicious mediterranean food. So glad we found this nice little place. P.S- all the food is from family recipes! That's always a treat. read more

This is an oasis away from the hustle bustle of Duval Street. The food is seasonally fresh and delicious. The homemade ketchup is superb and puts mass produced ketchup to shame. If you are in search of chicken fingers, this is not your place. Here you will find the shepard's salad with a pomegranate vinegarette tasting like heaven in your mouth. The falafel is freshly made to order. The baklava paired with Turkish coffee is to die for. We dined al fresco in a quiet section of Key West and enjoyed some respite from the tourists. Highly recommended by two seasoned travelers. read more

Absolutely delicious food! A great fresh and yummy lunch!!!! We loved the salad and Falafel just super yummy!

Great new place owned and run local people. The food is top notch...the service was excellent. Beer and Turkish wine... Food was fresh and well priced! Take out, dine in Must try! read more

Terrific, authentic Turkish cuisine located on Emma St, Key West. The chicken cabob has so much flavor. And the owner, Ollie, treats you like royalty! ​ read more

This place is amazing!! The food is outstanding and the owner is very personable. The dining area is very small. I highly recommend this place. read more

Super friendly service. We were out in a run/walk and stopped here before exploring Fort Zachary Taylor State Park. Coffee is on point and don't miss out on the Pistachio Baklava, it's a delicious bite to keep you going. This place is authentic and so delicious, worth going a little bit off the beaten path for a stop in. read more

Best Mediterranean restaurant I have ever had and the food was so tasteful. Your server was your chef and they were very accommodating and knowledgeable about cuisine . The restaurant feels like you crossed over to the Mediterranean where you went home and had a home made dinner in your mother's kitchen. A little out of the beaten path but worth the detour. read more