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    The Green Olive

    4.3 (565 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    THE GREEN OLIVE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    #9. Combo Trio, shrimp, chicken and beef.
    Tami W.

    We came here for a going away lunch for a colleague. It's in a kind of industrial area, so you may pass it initially. There was ample parking once I found it. We arrived at 12:15 on 12/30/25 and it was empty. Likely because of the holidays. You order at the counter and you pay right there. When your order is ready you go and get. When you're finished, you bus your own table. I don't mind that, but why is there a TIP option? I did all the heavy lifting. I'm confused. The "order taker" was delightful. Friendly, accommodating and with a very positive attitude. Thank you Rosa! The food....... I was just at a Mediterranean restaurant a couple of weeks ago and it was delicious. This one was m'eh. My shrimp was over cooked and very salty. The beef and chicken were dry and over cooked. The pita was served cold and the hummus had the texture of baby food. My colleague had the eggplant and didn't like the taste. No one else complained and several of them had been there before. The colleague leaving chose this place. I didn't enjoy my meal, but I'm willing to come back for one reason. Rosa! Felix Ano Nuevo Rosa!

    Greek salad
    Christina K.

    Food 3/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 3/5 Hurts me to leave a 3 star review because I've been to different locations and they are all so good however the food was disappointing this time. I got a Greek salad and the #8 combo which comes with a steak Kebob, chicken kebob and beef kafta. The portion size is great and food is fresh and good quality however the meat was VERY dry and overcooked and was disappointing. I'm Hoping the Cook just had an off day, but the meal wasn't as satisfying as I had hoped.

    "The Works" plate. Little bit of everything
    Brittany S.

    Nice AC, spacious seating, clean, helpful friendly staff. Only thing missing is some light music. Food is in nice big portions and definitely leaving feeling full. Nice fluffy rice. Good amount of meat on the skewers

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    Amber Y.

    I've had the pleasure of trying almost everything on the menu, and I can confidently say it's all great! My go-to order, though, is the Combo Trio--a perfect mix of chicken, beef, and shrimp kabobs served with a fresh salad, hummus, and warm pita bread. It's flavorful, satisfying, and always hits the spot. The staff here are consistently friendly and attentive, which adds to the positive experience. While the ambiance might not be ideal for a romantic dinner date, it's perfect for a casual lunch with friends or colleagues. There's plenty of space to sit, relax, and chat while enjoying a meal. If you're looking for delicious food with a laid-back vibe, this spot is definitely worth checking out!

    Tiffany S.

    I tried reaching the person who handles online orders and have been sent around in circles. I placed an online order through their website on 01/01/25. And when I went to their business, it was closed for the New Years. So I assumed the next day, I could just call and get a refund as I did not get my food. They tell me there's no way I could order because they weren't open yesterday, but I literally ordered they their website. They tell me to call another store to speak with someone and I keep getting passed along. For the first two weeks I was just leaving messages for the person who is supposed to help me. Yet still nothing. I finally speak to the person and he said that I placed it thru a third party, DoorDash. And I explained that I did not. I used his website and it was placed thru otter that they use. I have not received my refund and it's been two months. That's $40.77 that I want back for food I did not receive. He said he refunded me and should see it through DoorDash but again I did not use DoorDash. The business does see my order, they could've offered just given me a cash refund if they have proof they received my payment. This is horrible that they're literally stealing from me. Left another message with the employee today and they said the person is in and out doesn't know when he will be in but will relay the message.

    Nice and gracious
    Dee R.

    The food was awesome. Never been there before so my daughter treated her mother to lunch. Of course I needed to use the ladies room...very clean. The employee was so very knowledgeable and made feel really special. So I will be returning back real soon

    Plate #2 Kofta Kabob
    Rachel I.

    Great service Food is amazing Small parking lot Reasonable price Our first time at this location but not our first time trying The Green Olive. It really never disappoints , food is always so fresh and delicious! The most authentic falafel you'll ever have and the baklava is so decadent! The restaurant doesn't look that exciting from the outside or inside but the food is what makes this place worth wild !!

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    Great food, freshly made, well seasoned, well cooked and definitely a feel going meal. Their sauces were bomb too!

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    Thank you for the nice review. We try our best to please.

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    8 years ago

    The hummus and pita is so flavorless that I might as well be eating a tortilla with plain, unsweetened yogurt. Get it together, girls.

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    8 years ago

    Such a great store the food is amazing the customer service is on point. This is my new favorite place to eat. Loveeeee

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    8 years ago

    Excellent service, clean environment very reasonable prices and the chicken kabobs are great. Oh did I say healthy. Grade A!

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    Excellent falafels and garlic potatoes. Don't forget to stop by if you're in the area!

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    8 years ago

    Very delicious . Excellent service and very fast. I had there filet mignon wrap and wow so good

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    Food was ok but delivery SUCKED. They forgot my order and it took 2 hours to get. AHHHHH I was hungry.

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    9 years ago

    I'm a huge fan of middle eastern food and honestly I really like this place. Very local to me and convenient.

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    9 years ago

    I love their chicken kabob plate, the rice, the hummus, the marinade for the chicken. It is so bomb! And not at all expensive

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    My favorite mediteranian spot, They serve a really good food amd the price is reasonable if you compare it to the GO at downey.

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    Ask the Community - The Green Olive

    Is the rice vegetarian/vegan friendly? Meaning it is not made with any animal products or animal…

    Vegan friendly

    Does the GREEN SAUCE have mayo, cream, or egg in it?

    No. No dairy, milk or animal products.

    Is everything on the vegetarian plate VEGAN (falafel, grape leaves, hummus, baba Ghanouj, and tabouli???…

    All but the yogurt sauce but that is on the side.

    Is this Mediterranean?

    Yes

    Is the food delicious and service approiate?

    Awesome Food flavor was great, Get the number #10 GYRO is great .could have had a little more char, but that's just me! Will be back!

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    4.0(1.3k reviews)
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    Was told about this place for a while now. Just needed to get here! The LBC trip did just that! We…read morestopped by for dinner after the Oakland Ballers and LBC Coast game. Jumped in line and immediately overwhelmed with options! decided on the build my own bowl. Spinach, arugula, basmati rice, feta, tomatoes, harissa honey chicken, grilled steak, pita stips, crazy feta, side harissa. Yeah, we need this place in the Bay Area! I don't know why we are late to the party when it comes to places like this. But this is worth stopping by when in the So. Cal area with a location near you! I highly recommend stopping by when you see one or plan to stop by one!

    I was excited to have Cava for lunch because I haven't had it in a while. And it was my husband's…read morefirst time trying it. We got a falafel crunch bowl to share. Because it's a pre-set bowl, it already has a set base, protein, toppings, and dressing. As I was watching them make it, I noticed they only out 2 falafels in the bow the size of these falafels we so small, and for such a big bowl?! The guy serving me down the line was either ignoring me or couldn't hear me because I kept calling him, trying to get his attention! One we got towards the end of the line was was he decided to look up and I asked him if I could have 1 more falafel. He put it in then closed my bowl. I also noticed they put such little dressing. I asked the cashier if he or the other guy (last) in the line if I could have more dressing in a small container or on the side. They just opened my bowl and squeezed a ton of dressing in my bowl. Luckily it wasn't one of those wet dressings, otherwise by the time I would have gotten to my food at home, it would have been soggy! My husband ordered a side of steak. When looked at my receipt, they charged me $8+ for the small side of steak they gave to me! My husband said in the menu it said $3!!! I feel like the service was definitely lagging here. NOTE: NEEDS TO IMPROVE ON SERVICE! The ambiance is cool. Nice place to eat and enjoy your food. But with how long the wait is, I wouldn't sit near the end as there's so many people so close to you as you eat, just my opinion. Btw I read a review from 5 months ago saying the soda fountain is broken... it's still broken!

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