Mike was the owner and Head Chef and a great head Chef.. anybody who follows me know I don't really get down with Mediterranean food however this place made me a fan cannot complain, places like this are bringing me closer to eating Mediterranean at least three to four times a month THE GRUB: I had the Lamb Chop plate and my wife had the mixed grill combo.. all were cooked perfectly. The Lamb Chop plate had four lamb chops rice hummus and a salad I substituted the salad for hummus as it came with pita bread and since I love pita bread I doubled up my hummus my wife had the big grill combo which was three skewers filet mignon, chicken and a ground beef kebab.She said she's in love.. not with me but this place..I know what she really meant.. The location is beautiful on the outside ,plenty of outside seating for the space and the inside is clean and smells great. They also have dessert which I was not ready to eat but look very good I may get one for my morning meal. Overall this was a 5 out of five they had a Juneteenth Festival going on across the street I'm glad I ate here before I went over there they had very little variety over there and I would have been disappointed and probably ended up with the bubble guts. read more

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We were visiting the area and found this spot, and honestly we're really glad we did. We ordered the lamb chops, gyro, and beef kofta. Everything was so good. The lamb chops were the standout for us, super tender and full of flavor. Even the jalapeño on the side was good! The guy who helped us was also very warm and friendly and made us feel welcome right away. Overall just a really good experience with delicious food and great service. Definitely worth trying if you're nearby. read more

I was at the Cinco De Mayo lowrider car show and walked by. A little while later I was hungry and decided to try it out. Can't tell you about parking since the streets were blocked off for the car show. Staff was friendly, helpful, nice. Answered questions, and was patient. Menu is pretty large, plenty of choices and variety. I chose a large combo trio platter with chicken, beef, and gyro meat. It also came with salad, hummus, rice, and a pita type bread. The portion was very large and it was ok tasting. The food was good but not spectacular. Giving it 4 stars because of the friendly staff, large portions and the price was reasonable. Enjoy my photos. read more

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The food here was great. Very flavorful and a lot of bang for your buck. What wasn't great was the seating capacity indoors and the front of house service person was less engaged than I would like to have seen her. She was nice enough, however, she was quick with her responses and without thinking of the impact to new patron perception and how that would affect our overall view of our experience. Again, the food was wonderful and we will definitely be back for the food. We live in San Diego. So we were just driving through Oxnard to get to this restaurant based upon the Yelp reviews that we read. read more

The Green Olive Downtown Oxnard - The beef & chicken combo. - Mediterranean Near Me - Oxnard, California

The Green Olive serves up the best Mediterranean food, hands down -- and this location is especially excellent. The menu is stacked with hits, but The Works plate is a must if you're hungry. It comes loaded with a variety of meats, all juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The chicken shawarma is another standout -- huge portions and great value -- while the filet and chicken kebabs are both consistently delicious. Service is quick and friendly, which makes the whole experience even better. It's one of those spots I keep coming back to again and again because it's just that good. read more

The Green Olive Downtown Oxnard - 19. The Works - Mediterranean Near Me - Oxnard, California

I can't stop thinking about the hummus here ! It's so fresh and delicious ! I also want to say I haven't had one dish I didn't like here! It's super delicious and will have you wanting to come back for more !!! read more

Soooo good! We came on a Saturday afternoon and enjoyed their outside patio. The restaurant is very clean and the staff were friendly. The grape leaves are a must! Their hummus, gyro, salad, sauces, and kofta plate were outstanding. I can't wait to go back and try more menu items! read more

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Mediterranean food is one of our absolute favorites, and this spot definitely delivers! We've been here many times and I can't believe I never left a review. Everything tastes so fresh and flavorful, with a great variety and spices that are truly on point. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food. Customer service has always been friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. I will say it's a bit pricier compared to other spots, but it's definitely worth trying! read more

The first restaurant that popped up on Yelp and I'm so glad I came here! Omg forget going to a fancy restaurant for legit Mediterranean food. Green Olive is the place to come to when you're wanting a freshly prepared meal. Give yourself 10-15 minutes before the food is served. This is not a fast food establishment, so come with patience. I ordered the mixed grill combo, which includes marinated beef, chicken, and a Kafka kabob. I wanted to try everything here, but this combo was perfect. It also comes with a small salad, homemade hummus, and saffron rice. The hummus!! Omg it is the creamiest and most delicious hummus you'll put in your mouth. I would buy a tub of this if I could! I also enjoyed the salad dressing. It was tangy and lemony. The saffron rice was fluffy, fragrant and delicious as well. The restaurant itself is clean, spacious and they also have a nice outdoor patio too. Overall, this place is the real deal for Mediterranean food! I most definitely will come back soon. Looking forward to trying the Baba Ghanouj. read more

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Had to re-order one of the plates as the meat was burnt, but the redo came out excellent second time I've eaten here food's OK read more

The Green Olive Downtown Oxnard - Filet mignon and chicken kebabs - Mediterranean Near Me - Oxnard, California

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The food was fresh and savory, the sauces, the meats, and hummus are delicious the service was great! And the ambiance is pretty chill and friendly. Will be back very soon. read more

The Green Olive Downtown Oxnard - The combo Gyro Mix Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Oxnard, California

The green olive is one of my favorite places to get mediterranean food. They have fast service, friendly employees, and authentic food. The location of the restaurant is easy to fine, but there are only a couple of parking spots in front of the restaurant but it seems like there are always some when I visit. There might be a parking structure somewhere but I am unaware of it. I mainly get the chicken kabob plate while my SO usually gets the gyro kabob royal. The chicken was super tender and full of flavor. I swear the garlic sauce that they give you on the side is to die for. Dip the meat in this sauce and you won't regret it! The green sauce was really good too. Everything else tasted so fresh from the veggies to the hummus. The rice was also piping hot and seasoned just right. The dish was just a bit too salty but overall, a solid experience! read more

The Green Olive Downtown Oxnard - Gyro Kabob Royal - Mediterranean Near Me - Oxnard, California

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Is very good food And very good service Very good people Jocelyn was very nice customer service read more

Service is incredibly attentive, and they're great about anticipating guest needs when it comes to asking about utensils, napkins, sauces, etc. I've eaten in-house AND done take-out, and they're great every time! Food is always fresh and tasty, and well-portioned. read more

My first time at Green Olive, because of the good review, and guessed what my expectations were met ! The ambiance is very quaint, friendliest team The food is delicious ! It's was a great experience! I'm coming back , you should try it too! read more

The Green Olive Downtown Oxnard - Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Oxnard, California

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. We stopped in for a quick lunch on our way back to LA after seeing the great reviews, and it definitely lived up to the hype. We got the trio combo plate and the lamb shawarma plate, and both were super delicious. The meats tasted top quality, everything was flavorful, and the portions were very generous. Prices were also very reasonable. Would definitely recommend! read more

Great food and big portions! Had enough leftovers to make two meals out of it. The meat was flavorful and tender. The patio was nice to sit at and enjoy my lunch. The only thing that could have been better was the pita bread. Other than that my experience was great! read more

We picked this spot because it received such great reviews. It did not disappoint. The food was amazing and ample for everyone. The venue is beautiful clean, open and welcoming. The town center is attractive with plenty of parking. My wife and I ordered combo #8 (the grilled combo) and #10 combo with gyro, chicken kabobs and meat kabobs. They were delicious and the meat was served perfectly medium rare. The hummus was fresh and creamy. The saffron rice absolutely fabulous. Everything was perfect. There is an option for al fresco dining on the patio with umbrellas. The ordering is at the counter but they deliver to the table. They are very conscientious and kind. I highly recommend this restaurant to you. read more

Really enjoyed the wrap I ate here. It was really filling and I appreciate the spice level.

Just had this for dinner on a Sunday evening, Have not been to this location since it was the old Chinese place. Great job with the remodel, the place feels clean, fresh, comfortable. The place was slow when we were there. a delicious location like this should be packed. The food, was on point, Chicken and Steak skewers were tender, juicy, full of flavor! The rice salad and hummus was the perfect serving and hit the spot. The garlic paste and green mystery sauce was the cherry on top, Explosion of Flavors!! Our kids that usually don't care for greek, mediterranean destroyer their dishes. This place is a Hit! We will be back soon. read more

The Green Olive Downtown Oxnard - Chicken Skewer plate, - Mediterranean Near Me - Oxnard, California

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The Green Olive Downtown has consistently prepared amazing meals. I've dined in or picked up takeout 5 times since they opened. They grill kebabs fresh to order so call ahead if youre time is limited. read more

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I really like this place. Ventura location I buy to go. Their hummus is really good and can buy in two sizes. Being in the Santa Cruz market, makes it easy to shop and order food first while waiting. Falafels after cooked all the way through since they are not balls. Love the jalapeño green sauce. Shawarma and rice amazing and deserts are wonderful wonderful. Oxnard location has good sitting but parking can be a nightmare especially on rainy days. Customer service is not bad. But nice to make sure you're happy. Baklava good. read more

Tried for the first time. Got the chicken wrap and chicken kebab plate for takeout. Wait took about 15 minutes. Watched the World Cup on TV while waiting. Food was delicious. Will go back to try again. read more

The Green Olive now has a few different locations in Ventura County, and this one is not to be confused with their location inside the Chicago Liquor Store on Ventura Road. That place is basically a take out establishment, but this one is more of a counter service type restaurant. This location is right next to the Plaza Stadium Theaters, so you might want to try eating here if you are also going to the movies. The food here is excellent, but it's definitely nothing fancy at all. You just go here for the food. I ordered the Gyro Wrap which goes for $11.99. This gyro comes with a small salad as well as a side of pickles and peppers. The portions are large and the food is quite tasty. They do have tables to dine inside, and you can also order take out. Beware, they also do charge a nominal service charge to use credit cards, which is not typical of most restaurants. read more

The Green Olive Downtown Oxnard - Gyro Wrap - $11.99 - Mediterranean Near Me - Oxnard, California

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I was informed by manager Mike (incompetent) that the price to order online is 4x the cost of in house service. Pitas are $3.99 each (1 piece of bread) if you need delivery ,... but only $1 if you eat there? How does this make sense? No server needed, No table to serve, no table to clean, no floor to sweep, no plates to clean ,,, yet a simple out the door order to go will intentionally cost you 4x the price, for flatbread??? The food is good but not that good!!! I loved this place but after spending @$40 for 10 pieces of bread I will spend my money elsewhere. My whole family is in food service and I understand how things work. read more

Great service and delicious, healthy food! White meat kabobs with veggies, pita and Raita hit the spot. Perfect place to eat before our concert. read more

Ive eaten Mediterranean food before many times but my boyfriend never had so we decided to try this place after going to the theater next door. I ordered a combo to share. We shared the beef and chicken and I was very impressed how tender and juicy the chicken was! Usually when I order chicken on a kabob it tends to be very dry but this one wasn't. The beef was also very delicious. The man who took our order was very nice & helpful. Great food and service..and that baklava Yummy! We'll definitely be back read more

What a delicious find!!! After watching a movie we took a stroll around downtown Oxnard and spotted Green Olive with a welcoming and friendly staff. The space is open with lots of seating for small and large groups as well as outdoor seating. The food is delicious and each plate comes with so much food!!! Great portions to share or take home. We ordered the #8 Mixed grilled combo that came with 3 skewers; one steak that was cooked to perfection, chicken that was seasoned perfectly and the kafta kabob that was a table favorite!! The rice was flavorful and the salad and its dressing were so tasty. We also ordered the #10 Gyro Mix that included the meats above but also had gyro instead of the kabob. Both were filling and absolutely fantastic. We added the grilled tomatoes and jalapeños that truly enhanced our meal! The sauces were amazing and added to meal, the green sauce added spice, the garlic sauce was great but the Taziki was phenomenal! Lastly, don't forget the baklava that was sweet and fluffy!! read more

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Delicious, filling food for a variety of people in our party. Everyone was happy with their meals! The falafel was super crispy, the garlic sauce is a perfect accompaniment to every bite of every thing!! The staff were friendly, the patio was nice and there was plenty of seating inside too. And beautifully hand painted walls as well. A great find! read more

My husband and I went to The Green Olive-Downtown for the 1st time today, 9/12/25. We are so happy we did. We service was friendly, the place was clean and food was cooked to perfection. Luckily we ordered one combo plate that included gyro meat, beef and chicken. I say luckily because as much as we like gyro meat we were blown away by the beef (steak) and chicken. They were cooked to perfection, moist and juicy. There was enough for the two of us with left overs to take home. P.S. The baklava was fabulous too. read more

Whenever I'm craving something clean & healthy, Mediterranean cuisine is my usual choice. The Green Olive's food is as delicious as their staff is kind -- both equally amazing! Although located in a typically busy area downtown, their space is maintained well, establishing a clean & calm environment. I also love the fact that this is a family-owned business, as it evidently contributes to the peaceful atmosphere. Shukran! read more

The Green Olive Downtown Oxnard - The Works Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Oxnard, California

This was the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. The chicken was tender, the felafel was freshly made, and the hummus was creamy and delicious. read more

Amazing food! We had the filet mignon kabobs, the lamb chops, and the gyro mix (chicken, filet, and gyro meat). All were very large portions, perfectly cooked, and delicious. As we were finishing eating, a server brought over baklava, on the house! It too was super. read more

Great food. Great flavor. Healthy. Friendly wait staff. We go there often. Good variety in the menu. read more

Amazing food! Gave me lentils soup while I waited for my food. Excellent customer service.

Location, restaurant inside/outside, service are outstanding...but food was just ok. Gyro meat dry and flavorless. Greek salad side small and nothing but lettuce lacking dressing. Pita was old...a little stale. Hummus ok. Best item was nicely spiced rice. Others in my group had similar experiences. Maybe a 'C' rating overall. Too bad...but can't concur with positive ratings. read more

Excellent flavors of the Mediterranean!! This is my go-to for home style cooking always. Shawarma...kebabs...kibbeh....fat oush!! God bless the hands who make the food!! read more

My husband and I just happened to come across this restaurant while attending a local festival. This place is a gem. The food is fresh and amazing and staff is very courteous. We live in the San Fernando Valley, but we will make it a point to come out here in the future. The drive as well worth it! read more

Excellent Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine. Really clean and hearty servings! In addition to indoor seating, there is a nice patio out front. Great addition to downtown Oxnard. I love Mexican food, but Middle Eastern even more. read more

Love this place, every time I come the food is so fresh. I got the filet mignon with extra hummus and it hit the spot. I highly recommend stopping by and trying their food out. read more