This place is the best, such affordable food and the best service in town. Food is also incredibly good, better then most places that are charging double what they are. I don't understand how it's not constantly packed. If you haven't been here, go as soon as possible because you won't regret it!!! read more

This is my go to Mediterranean place in Orange County. Everything is fresh, healthy and homemade. My favorite is the Koobideh Combo! The watermelon mint drink is refreshing and their baklava is the best! read more

Not enough staff to provide service. We were told bar service and cocktails were shut down. We were better off ordering a bottle of wine, which we did. We order the beef shawarma and it was over cooked so match it was beef jerky. I worked in restaurant management and managed bars. This place is different. read more

They have their own parking lot If you have a Tesla, come charge here too The place is fairly spacious and has a large menu available read more

Pom & Olive - Inside seating - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I think this is hidden gem! The food was fresh , handmade authentic. We had filet mignon kabab and lamb kebabs, both were tender and delicious. The PITA fries with hummus dip is a must try! If you're in the mood for a sweet treat the baklava was superb, lots of nuts and sweet but not dripping with honey , Kash and Sheila go out of their way to make it feel warm friendly. The service was fast and efficient! Never had an empty water glass. I almost never do reviews but the deserved a five star ! read more

The service here is really nice. The prices of the menu were also affordable, I got the pita with tzaziki, lentil soup and chicken plate. The interior was well kept and the bathroom was clean. The lentil soup was my favorite. I must have finished the whole bowl so quickly it had a hearty filling of vegetables and all. My chicken plate was good but the veggies were burnt so I couldn't eat them, so would just ask for them to not be? read more

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Pictured: Combination Platter * Beef and Chicken Shawarma, Falafel, Hummus, Mediterranean Salad, Basmati Rice Koobideh Combo * Beef and Chicken Koobideh Kabab, Mediterranean Salad, Basmati Rice with Lentil and Raisins Honey Cantaloupe * Cantaloupe and Honey Lemonade * a hidden gem with the friendliest service * proteins were juicy, tender, and well-seasoned * drinks were refreshing and natural * currently has locations in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach 9/10 read more

Pom & Olive - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We discovered Pom and Olive in our search for a Mediterranean Grill restaurant. We were four people looking for a new experience. The place has a classic feel. I ordered the baked lamb dish which was delicious. The others ordered 2 beef kababs and a white chicken kabab with white basmati rice or mixed with lentils and raisins. I heard the chicken was a little on the dry side. All is fairly priced. The cousin is a mix of Iranian, Lebanese, and Turkish. read more

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Beautiful and spacious dining room. You are welcome immediately by the host as you walk in. There's a feel of elegance in the place but still welcoming for casual dining. Pom & Olive also offers cocktails, which is uncommon in Mediterranean/Middle Eastern dining. An Asian gentlemen also helps the servers. He is extremely friendly and helpful. He offered me some chili crisp that complemented my meal perfectly! I ordered the Lamb Shawarma wrap and Falafel & Hummus appetizer. Lamb was seasoned perfectly, tender and juicy. The falafel was crispy and tasty. The hummus was smooth and creamy with cut pieces of pickles and roasted eggplant in it. The contrasting textures and flavors in the hummus was unique and delirious. read more

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The Spicy Garlic Potatoes and the Cauliflower Shawarma Wrap were sooooo good! The vegetarian combo was very underwhelming, it was mostly just the rice and a few pieces of falafel (which wasn't the freshest or best tasting). The Baklava and the saffron ice cream were really good too! The service was fast and the ambiance wasn't bad, but we took it to-go. A little hot or miss with some of the dishes, but pretty solid overall. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Value: 3.5/5 Overall: 4/5 read more

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Every time I come here I am shocked once again by the prices. Usually good Mediterranean food breaks the bank, but here you get good quality for good prices. The koobideh kebab is yummy as well as the beef shwarma. We also usually get grape leaves for appetizers. I really like the pomegranate stew, but don't get it as you're entrée! It's very rich and flavorful, so it's better to eat a small amount and share. The only thing that would improve my experience here is being able to eat in the room with the beautiful bar and carpets hanging on the wall. Every time we walk through that room I yearn. read more

After walking by a few times I was hesitant to dine in because the restaurant is always empty inside. Decided to give it a try and I'm not sure what to say. There was no ambience, there was no excitement. It seems Family Owned because our waiter seemed to be one of the owners. Started off with "Fried Cauliflower" priced at ($9.50) but came with only 4 pieces and no dipping sauce. Overpriced and underwhelming to say the least. For entrees I ordered the "Combination Platter" priced at ($17). Came with Beef & Chicken Shararma, Falafel, Salad and basmati rice. All I can say is there was a lot to be desired. I also ordered the "Koobideh Combo" priced at ($16). The kebabs were delicious and really the sole reason behind the 3rd star. I am willing to try again; plenty of good reviews so maybe they just had an off night. read more

Pom & Olive - Koobideh Combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Do not get the shawarma. They were overcooked and very small scraps of meat. I would stick to the kebabs and koobidehs. The place had an old school vibe which was nice. read more

What a wonderful find!! We went to the Orange Coast College Planetarium for a show and found Pom & Olive on Yelp. The food and service were outstanding. This is truly a hidden gem for excellent Mediterranean Food, from appetizers, and through the main courses. Generous portions at an affordable price! Yes, wine, speciality alcohol, and non-alcohol drinks. We truly recommend Pom & Olive for a comfortable down home dining experience. We will definitely be back for more of their delicious food and wonderful service!! read more

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Went here on a week night before seeing a show at the Pacific Amphitheater. The food and drinks were so good. The prices are very fair. I recommend coming here. I'd like to go back for sure and try their dinners. Food looks delicious. read more

I don't even know where to start! Probably the best Mediterranean food I have had in Orange County in the last 15 years. I've never heard of the restaurant and was meeting friends. What a great suggestion. We went for lunch and there was plenty of seating so we didn't have to wait. We all had the Cornish hen kebab. It was so tasty and I have to admit a little messy. But so worth it. Some of us had their mixed rice which had lentils and raisins in it. Some had plain white rice. It came with a little side salad. The price was very good and worth every penny. I will definitely go again because it was a huge menu and would like to try more things. read more

Pom & Olive - Front of restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Parking all around this spot, large place with plenty of seating. Looks like they could handle seating very large parties as needed. Prices are reasonable and portions are fair. I got the Shawarma chicken platter it came with pita, hummus and salad. They also offer a salad upgrade to the more fancy salads. I enjoyed the one that came with the meal. Shwarma was also really tasty. I enjoyed every bite. I had a Turkish coffee to finish my meal. Probably should have got dessert too but no room. The coffee was sweeter than Im used to but also really good. Nice way to finish the meal. Spotlight on the waiter. They had a larger party celebrating a birthday and his interaction was amazing, he really had that table rolling and the place enjoyed the great energy from that table. Making me think this might be were Im going for my birthday. LOL He was really helpful and ran the floor well. My grandkids love airplanes and there is a nice view of the jets taking off along the side windowed area, I think they will enjoy that too. Looking forward to going back soon. read more

Terrible service. Guy totally hounded us til we ordered then disappeared. Food was not good. Waste of $35 never coming back read more

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potatoes are unique and tasty. get extra rice if you try the pomegranate stew, it's delicious and flavorful but very rich! fast service and a chill atmosphere read more

We come here once a week! It's so good and great service. It's also so welcoming and ambiance is perfect. Food is 10/10

Don't hesitate - come enjoy this amazing food! My husband wasn't even hungry and he ate every last bite!!! The owner was very sweet and kind. The only area of improvement would be to check on the table a little more often to refill drinks or ask how things are going. Luckily, we were extremely busy eating our delicious food! We will absolutely be back! read more

Pom & Olive - Lamb Shawarma Platter Boneless Chicken Kabab - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My roomates and I always love coming here!! The food is ALWAYS fresh and absolutely delicious. Its a slam dunk and hits the spot every time. Service is impeccable, Sheila especially is amazing. Very kind and remembered us after only a couple visits. Generous portions of food that is seasoned to perfection. I recommend getting the samosas and an entree platter. 10/10 a must try spot! read more

This was our 2nd time trying Pom & Olive and it was delicious again! I tried the chicken shawarma this time and it was great. The flavor of the garlic sauce with the freshness of the salad really brought the meal together. The spicy hummus plate (not pictured) is also delicious. The service is great, our waitress let us try one of the refresher drinks for free along with our meal. We will be back! read more

Pom & Olive - Chicken Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Such a find!! The portions are generous and the staff very friendly! My friend and I both ordered the boneless chicken with beet salad! So tender and fresh! Parking was not difficult as some have mentioned but there was construction. read more

Pom & Olive - Boneless chicken with rice and beet salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This food was average, nothing special about it. Staff were not very friendly but not rude. No smile or friendly greeting. Restaurant was dull and lacking in energy. Price wasn't bad. The filet mignon shish kebab was flavorless. The taste of the Mediterranean mediocre. The sour cherry lemonade was a nice treat. Didn't hate it but wouldn't go back. read more

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Next door to the Travelodge budget motel. I was pleased to find a reasonably priced, healthy, food option walking distance from the motel. They have an extensive menu of authentic Mediterranean dishes with detailed descriptions. I had the Chicken Koobideh Kabab (ground chicken breast skewers). He said that it came with grilled vegetables; it did have grilled onions and a few pieces of zucchini. The salad that it came with was tossed with balsamic vinegar and topped with cheese, the greens were fresh and crisp, the salad was good. It also come with either basmati rice or I opted for the rice mixed with lentils and rasins. It was flavorful and mellow. It was a very balanced plate. The menu reads $14, but I was charged closer to $17? I dunno, I was traveling all day, handed him cash and didn't get a receipt. Too tired to care. I would come here again for a casual dine in or takeout. Next time I will ask for a receipt ;) read more

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I came here for lunch around noon on a Tuesday back in April with a friend. This is located off of Bristol Street right near Santa Ana Avenue (I think there's a Taco Bell at the actual corner of Bristol and Santa Ana). I heard about this place as being really good, so I was surprised to see how empty it was during lunch hour. Maybe it's more busier during dinner time? An older gentleman (owner?) helped us to our table. We started with cheese borek ($7.00) and samosa ($7.00), and I got the combination platter ($17.00) and my friend the koobideh combo ($16.00). Everything was very delicious! The cheese borek came with honey, which was tasty when drizzled on top (borek: golden fried flat bread stuffed with feta and mozzarella cheese). Who knew? My combo platter came with beef and chicken shawarma, falafel, salad, rice, and hummus. The chicken was a bit overcooked, but I enjoyed the meal as a whole. Their hummus was really good. Food was good and service was nice, but I did have a problem with the iced tea. There was something slimy in my glass that looked like dark iced tea. Our server couldn't explain it, and even got me a new one, but it still had slime in it. I wasn't sure what it was either, but if I had to guess, their dispenser machine probably hasn't been cleaned. This was back in April, so hopefully they checked and took care of it afterwards. read more

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i came here for my lunch break and service and food was fantastic. i got the falafel and hummus appetizer and it was so big it could've been my meal! i also got the boneless chicken kebab and it was so juicy!! for the price this meal was phenomenal!! 10/10 would come back read more

Pom & Olive - Falafel and Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

How does one quantify the joy and happiness a genuine meal could make? Pom and Olive has been on my list for a while and for shame of a move that was. Or wasn't. Whatever I'm just glad this place is so chill and whatever vibe they're sending out it's for people who truly these giant plates and speedy hospitality. The only thing I knew I wanted to get on the way here is a spanakopita and baklava. The rest were hummus and gravy. The cheese Borek reminds me of a lighter fried cream cheese wonton with a sweet dipping sauce. That spanakopita though.. two per plate, they knew what they were doing. These giant hand pockets are incredibly fried, deliciously filled and blazingly satisfying. For the vegetarians out there-- these falafels are deceivingly adorable and equally delicious. Pocket sized speckled with beautiful greens behind the crust. Mmmm. Mmmmmm. Mmmmmmmm!!! The rice?! Fughettabootit! Can't wait to be back and be satisfied all over again! read more

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Amazing service and food! Falafel, Cornish chicken fantastic. Zila was very friendly. We loved it

I'm vegetarian and make a special trip for the falafel and veggie options because the food is fresh, authentic and really delicious (also a great value). Definitely worth the trip for a tasty and healthy meal. Plus they do a nice job with take out and were very hospitable, the lady owner offered me a drink while I waited. She was really nice! I highly recommend the Baba Ganoush, Hummus and olive dishes to bring as appetizers to your next party, sooo good. My absolute favorite meal is the Falafel. Theirs is by far the best, most authentic, made to order falafel you will find, perfect crunchy exterior, warm and tasty green delicious falafel interior. Can't be beat! Treat yourself, you won't regret it! PS my meat eating friends loved the chicken and lamb dishes too. read more

I discovered this little gem during my training days, and it's my absolute favorite place to eat. Cute little family owned business with attentive service. The food is AMAZING and beyond reasonably priced. I'm obsessed with the spicy potatoes and the spicy hummus is a dream. I'm just sad I don't live close enough to there everyday!!! ps thanks for protecting my phone when I left it behind!!! read more

Pom & Olive - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This place has the best food. I love trying different medtiterraen spots and always end up coming back here. The chicken kabob breast plate is not only so juicy and tasty but it's also an amazing deal. This is the best dish to keep you lunches and dinner low cost while still having high quality. This is in my weekly rotation. Also the owners and staff are so sweet. The baklava hummus falafel and drinks are all amazing as well. Plus you an charge your car while you eat :) read more

If you like Mediterranean food, you have to try this place. Love kabobs and their entrées are very affordable. Dine in service was perfect. Small and cozy with a good menu and deserts. Definitely recommend for a family dining experience and affordable dishes. read more

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Environment: Entrance area looks like it will be a grand restaurant. But upon entering, the place has a dated smell. Tables were sticky (not sure why ) Service: We were seated promptly and all the servers were very polite and friendly. Food: Pretty standard offerings with affordable pricing for the portion size given. We had the spanakopita and trio sharwama. Maybe we just didn't order the right food? I guessed the sticky tables irked me out a bit read more

Pom & Olive - Spanakopita and trio sharwama I - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Wow! The food was so flavorful and diverse, it was nice to try something new. The prices were so affordable too for what we got that two adults with drinks walked out under $50. Service was fast and gave good recommendations. The food was really rich however and I would have liked a little less oil, but still very tasty. Don't judge a book by its cover and stop in here for a tasty meal read more

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We go to this restaurant all the time, they have the best lamb i have ever eaten. There rice is delicious, it has raisins and lentils in it. They also give very generous portions for a very nominal price. $50 for 2 with an ordorvie. Highly recommend it. KEN read more

Food was great Service. Amazing and it's very cute. Tiny little place, but delicious food.

My key rule...NEVER judge a book by its cover. And that is how you find hidden gems like here. The apps -- YUM! And the food, so DELICIOUS. The staff is so attentive we never ran out of pita or water. Possibly left with a small food coma. Already planning the next visit with more friends lol. read more

Pom & Olive - Koobideh Combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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One of the best Mediterranean restaurants I have ever tried! You know it's good when your 8 year old and 10 year old finish their plates and ask for more! I highly recommend this place- everything on the menu is amazing! The service is quick and gracious too! read more