What a value this place offers! Really good Mediterranean food at fast food or Denny's prices. The most expensive item here is the lamb chops at just over $20. We dined here with a party of ten and the food was all well received. 3 of us love lamb and tried some of their offerings. The lamb shank and lamb chops were both very good. Portions are a good size. Not too much so you have room for a starter and dessert. Start with a cocktail. They aren't strong but they are cheap enough to have two. At this writing they are all $10. Our server Sheila was the best and really worked with us and accommodated our needs. She had good suggestions on what to order. But everyone here is sincerely working hard. We had a number of starters that were very good. And save room for dessert- tiramisu, Persian ice cream and baklava. The Costa Mesa location is pretty spacious and it doesn't get loud. read more

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My daughter and I were visiting Newport for the weekend and found this gem of a restaurant. Their food was excellent. The family was very generous. Seems like a nice venue place too. They have lots of room. I would highly recommend this place. read more

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Food-just OK. Ambiance-lots of space, no problem getting a table. Service-pretty bad, had to ask the bus boy for a waiter, he took our order and never came back, had to ask for our check then bring it up to the front. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Beef kobideh was delicious. Very flavorful. Also had the chicken shish kabob, very good. Excited to try everything on the menu. If you cant decide beef koobideh is a solid choice. Friendly staff. mellow vibes. Lots of space for large groups read more

I had a great time there during my birthday!! I was there with family showing them my favorite dishes. Last time my friend ordered the pomegranate stew and it was so good that i had to get it this time. My family was very impressed by the dolmas because of such original flavor. They were very impressed by the price. I told them is this place a hidden gem? They both agreed and i said that they should bring her sister and husband over when they come down from no california. I was showing off how warmly and hospitable the place was. I look forward to showing this place off to others. Maybe friends from church. read more

Pom & Olive - My birthday ice cream - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Very good resturant with an excellent service, specially Lu who is so helpful. I really appreciate that.

Where else can you get a main course under $15, apps for under $10, cocktails for $10, and all beers for $5. To my knowledge no where but Pom & Olive! The ambiance at 12 on a Saturday is family. Seems like friends of the owners hanging around catching up, new families arrive ready for a great meal. One stand out to me were the dolmas, they came out somewhat unwrapped and overflowing. At first this may be a bad sign, but to me this is handcrafted and made 2 minutes ago, I am used to canned machine made dolmas, and these were like nothing I've had before 10/10. The $10 cocktail was incredible and my $5 beer tasted even better at that price. Combination plate was massive, a test to my stomach after the dolmas and samosas, but I endured happily. Finishing the meal with the baklava was the perfect way to end our meal. I will Be thinking of Pom & Olive for a long time. read more

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Extremely attentive service. Friendly, efficient and responsive. Food was fine - standard Mediterranean fare but tasty. read more

The food was delicious! Hubby got Chicken Shwarma and I got the Shwarma Trio. I would come back and get it again. The service was okay, one of the people serving us was a little rough around the edges but nothing that soured the experience. The thing that bothered me the most is that the prices on their menu were wrong. When our check came we noticed that we were charged a dollar more for each item than what was listed on their menu. I'm fine with a price increase due to inflation, but you should update your menus. read more

Pom & Olive - Bill showing charges that are $1 more per item vs prices on their menus. - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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

I came to this area for work and stopped by this place. The food was good, and the indoor space was nice. The staff were friendly, and there were many other customers, which made me feel good. read more

Food was amazing. Service great. Menu extensive. First time here and we will be back. Lu was our server and did an amazing job.

Great spot for an inexpensive and delicious lunch. The pita fries have really grown on me. I like the chicken pita wrap and falafel wrap. It's a bit unorganized in there and the parking lot is looking very rough. Overall this is an excellent Mediterranean meal. read more

Quite Sunday at Pom & Olive. The restaurant seems a little outdated but food is fresh and tasty. Good price for the food for portion. Husband said it was the first time (in a long time) we can eat for $60 in OC. 1 starter, 3 entrees, and 1 extra beef koonideh ) read more

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The food was very good - homemade Mediterranean cuisine. It's attached to the Travelodge next door, so ambiance is quite casual. Service was good. We ordered the dolmas, which were served hot and very good. The tabouleh salad was good and the combination plate was also good. My husband ordered the beef stew, which he liked. Many of the dishes are unusual and I would have loved to have tried more. read more

Great value - fair prices for delicious food... Surprised that the restaurant was beautiful inside, like a more upscale restaurant. The food is freshly cooked, homemade and delicious. My friend had the chicken shish kabob meal and I had chicken curry - both came with a delicious rice pilaf and a mediterranean side salad, We had options to add more food (side selections). Many appetizers that we'll try the next time. We will be back! read more

What an excellent experience!!! The food and staff are exemplary. We got the filet Mich on kabobs and they were excellent. Definitely coming again! read more

Loved this place! Went here for lunch and got the hummus and pita, which was FANTASTIC - creamy and flavorful. The salmon kebab platter was tangy, rich, and paired perfectly with a delicious spicy yogurt sauce. The rice and salad were a good complement. The interior has a real comfy vibe, with cozy seating and a welcoming atmosphere. The staff were warm and friendly, making the dining experience even better. Prices are really good for the quality and portion sizes. I wish I had discovered this place sooner! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great lunch spot with really tasty Mediterranean cuisine. read more

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

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I was really disappointed on the food here, with all the great reviews I was excited to go here on a date night. Normally we start with a cocktail (or two) and an appetizer, then we will both order entrees. The dolmades were strange, I usually enjoy warmed dolmades but these had a curry like flavor to them that was really strong. Almost not edible. The dip trio was okay- hummus lacked flavored, baba ghanoush was the best of the three abc the tzatziki was alright. The pita bread was dry and old, almost so dry it was crumbing. After this, we just decided to call it a night and leave. I'm not sure if quality has gone down or if we just had a bad batch but we won't be returning. read more

Pom & Olive - Dolmades & Hummus Trio - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We love coming here! I'm a creature of habit and frequently get the spicy garlic potatoes and Koobideh combo which are delicious. Sheila is always amazing and treats us like family. We come here for many family birthdays and celebrations. Can't wait to go again...in fact I think I might go tonight after writing this review. read more

Great food! We love their food. It's a quiet, very comfortable atmosphere. We love their Cornish hen kabob served with basmati rice and lentils or without and an uncomplicated salad with a smooth dressing. I've had their lamb plate and another that is a trio of chicken, beef and lamb all served with basmati rice/lentils and a salad. read more

Haven't seen a restaurant with such low prices in years!! Portion sizes are decent too so don't know how they're pulling this off in these times. $10 Cocktails? All made with good brand spirits too! These are usually $18 to $20 in other restaurants! Food was decent but not well presented and both our filet mignon kebab and salmon kebab were overcooked. The falafel was good but presentation was sloppy. The place has potential but needs a lot of work. Friendly service. read more

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Authentic and amazing food! Great service and a welcoming atmosphere. This was our first time and will definitely not be our last. Great place! read more

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We came here for Mother's Day and let me tell you.... This will go on our top 3 BEST . The staff were great, plenty of seating, prices are reasonable. They have these pita fries that were soooo good with the hummus! I ordered the chicken shawarma plate.... Let me tell you, great portions and everything was so flavorful and perfect. . This is truly a gem! read more

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Excellent food cooked to perfection. The Chicken Kabob was juicy and the veggies had a nice char. Excellent rice which was light and fluffy too. The lemonades were Excellent too as we had the Lemon Ginger and Mango lemonade. My son liked the cheese burger but really liked the fries best. Overall it was excellent with great service. The restaurant is a little noisy with large groups. read more

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

I love this place so much. I've only ever ordered take out but the chicken kabob wrap + salad slaps sooooooooooo hard, EVERY TIME! It is so fresh and well cooked, the chicken is never dry. The sauce they put on is mouthwatering. It is literal perfection and melts in your mouth. Made with LOVE and... it's affordable. Two things that are hard to come by in OC. My only complaint is that they don't have a location in south county. Please come to south county!!! read more

Came here with a group of friends on a Friday evening for dinner. It was easy to find since Google Maps took us right to the location. They have free parking with a good amount of space in their private parking lot. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, but since it was a bit chilly, we opted for an outdoor booth. The food was good with large portions that definitely give you your money's worth. Cozy vibe, and the staff was super friendly. I got the falafel wrap, it was little dry at first but once I hit the middle where all the sauce, it got much better. Overall, I would rate the experience a 3.5. read more

Pom and olive is the hidden gem of Costa Mesa. Food is always amazing and so affordable. Everyone who works there is always so kind and generous. I moved for OC a few years ago and have been to several restaurants around the whole area and Pom and olive is by far my number 1 favorite restaurant. Will be coming back for the rest of my life. read more

I love the atmosphere and the food here. VERY reasonably priced and the food was amazing!! I was craving Mediterranean food, specifically, baklava and my honey picked this place.. let me tell you... It did not disappoint!! It was his first time even trying Mediterranean food and he is happy to report that we will be going back! Thank you so much to the staff for making our day!! read more

This place is disgusting. I just ordered it on Uber eats the chicken didn't even look like chicken. It was an edible dried little tiny pieces of chicken. The lamb tasted like it was three weeks old. Stay away from this place. You're gonna get sick. read more

Arrived today when they opened at 11. It was my first time here. A man let my friend and I in then sat us. We decided what we wanted pretty quickly. No one came to check on us or asked if we wanted a beverage. My friend got up to look for someone to take our order. The same man returned to do so and I asked for waters. Once the food arrived no one came to check on us. By that time a few more tables had been sat. It was in no way busy. We both ordered the chicken shawarma. The chicken was cut up pretty small with a sauce on it. Overall the food was decent. With the service lacking I don't see myself returning anytime soon. read more

Food was very good, fresh, quality. Large portions. You get a lot for the price. Would definitely come back.

Great service Great food, organic no added sugars or starch Great mom and pop place. The baba ghanouj was off the hook ......loved it....roasted Egg plants freshly made. Awesomf read more

Pom & Olive - Chicken koobideh beef koobideh, rice with raisins, Mediterranean vegetables and grilled vegetables - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Staff was incredibly kind. This was absolutely amazing food and the pricing is amazing! I wish we lived closer read more

Pom & Olive - Oh how I wish I lived closer! This was incredible and the prices are insane!!! It's a must! - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I had the chicken kebab for lunch with salad and mixed rice. The service and taste was far superior than going to Nick the Greek, Panini Kabob Grill, or Halal Guys. You can taste the freshness and love and it was a very pleasant surprise for lunch. Will come back soon to enjoy the cozy ambiance and scrumptious food! read more

Amazing 10/10 service. Always consistent and friendly. The koobideh is amazing. My family and I Love it here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Pom & Olive - Cornish hen with mixed rice (lentils and raisins) - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My family tried this restaurant on our way home and loved it. I'm from Jordan and love me some good hummus. The food here was great, they had great outdoor seating and u get to enjoy the amazing coastal weather. The owner was really nice to me and my family. We ordered the grape leaves, hummus appetizer, kabob plate, and two different salads. We really liked everything we ordered. We will definitely be back. read more

Highly recommended! This place offers big portions at a great value. I dined here several times over a few weeks and was consistently impressed. Our waitress, Sheila, was amazing--super helpful, attentive, and friendly. We started with several delicious appetizers, including the hummus combo and samosas, both of which were excellent. My favorite main dishes were the Boneless Chicken Plate, which was juicy and tender, and the Koobideh Combo, which was packed with flavor and came in a generous portion. I also tried the Baked Lamb Shank--it was perfectly cooked, not gamey at all, and incredibly tender. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town! read more

This review is based on a private party i attended. The place is clean, the area where they did the party was on another side of the restaurant which is really great. Food is good, love the hummus and breadsticks. Their meat is moist and flavorful. Service was superb too. owner was also super nice, we were allowed to bring our own alcohol. Love the parking situation and there are a lot of tesla chargers in the back of the resto. This place is right nect to a hotel. read more

Been here twice and the food and service have always been amazing. Great place for groups! EATS -Taste of Mediterranean- combination of traditional hummus, babaganoush, and tatziki dip - Pita Fries - literally slices of pita that are fried, it's a different texture to use for the dips -Lamb Shish Kabob - Lamb chunks with basmati rice and a side salad -Koobideh Combo - Beef & Chicken with mixed lentils and raisins and a side salad read more

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