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    The Green Olive

    4.1 (97 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE GREEN OLIVE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Maggy B.

    Came back and second experience was equally great! Fast service. Delicious food. Great selection. Loved it. Would love to see events page updated with more belly dancers!

    Henry D.

    We walked in to an upscale dining feel. Very clean aesthetics. Very spacious. Greeted and seated by our server Makeilah. She was very friendly and did an amazing job of making us feel welcome and eager to have us there. Explained the menu and answered all our questions. The food was very good and the plates were very well served. I really enjoyed my gyro plate and the pita was nice and fluffy. I did see they also serve pizza and would like to try it. The bathrooms were very clean and it made me smile. Can't wait to go back.

    Mixed Grill Plate & Tuscan French Fries in the background
    Sam M.

    Lately my partner and I have made a point to support our local restaurants which aren't national chains. This week we chose to have our date night at The Green Olive. We went on a Thursday evening around 6pm. The restaurant is very spacious inside and there were plenty of tables available. It has been recently renovated so the inside feels new and fresh. There is great ambient lighting for a dinner service, with little table-top lamps so you can still read the menu. For an appetizer we started with the Dolmas. Neither of us had them before and wanted to try them. First impression: I wasn't expecting them to be cold. They are very flavorful however. My partner was really digging them. I enjoyed them for the most part, just took a couple for me to figure them out. For entrees I got the Mixed Grill Plate and my partner got the Lamb Chop Plate. We also got an order of the Tuscan French Fries. We both enjoyed our entrees. I was tempted to sub my salad for something else, but glad I didn't. It's a refreshing bite with a really great dressing. My partner was raving over how tender and flavorful his lamb chops were. My meats were also delicious, however my steak kabob was a tad overcooked compared to how I usually prefer my steak. The Tuscan French Fries were generously topped with garlic, Parmesan, and parsley; however they could have used some salt. For dessert we shared the Pistachio Baklava. It was great, not overly sweet but still delicious and craveable. Overall it was a great experience. We both agreed we would come back again, hopefully sooner than later!

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    Stephanie V.

    I'd rate this 4.5 if I could. I was in the area at lunch and saw this place had great reviews on Yelp. This is located in a little strip mall with plentiful parking in a shared private parking lot on Litchfield off Camelback. I was greeted and seated immediately by very friendly staff when I arrived, and asked if I would prefer a table or booth. I was given a nice booth by the window. A cold bottle of water is brought to the table and a glass is poured for you as you sit down. Reusable silverware, and cloth napkins set the table. The menus here are great and I decided to order something off the brunch menu: - Gyro (Rating 3/5) Tender strips of lamb and ground steak gyro, tomatoes, and house tzatziki sauce. One side is included with this dish. You can choose either french fries, spicy potatoes, or salad. This is a good basic gyro with meat, tomato, and sauce in a pita. There's plenty of meat. I would've preferred more tzatziki sauce. I also had about three sharp very tiny pieces of cartilage or bone in my meat. - Tabbouleh Salad (Rating 5/5) Chopped parsley, scallions, tomatoes, bulger, lemon juice, and olive oil. I chose this as my side for the Gyro. Delicious, light and airy, fresh, citrusy tabouleh on a bed of chopped romaine. - Cherry Lemon Mocktail (Rating 5/5) I asked the server if they had any non-alcoholic cocktails and she said that the bartender could create one for me. She asked what i liked for flavor and I told her something fruity. She came back with a delicious refreshing creation on this over 100°F day. I don't know if this drink has a name, but she added simple syrup, grenadine, and lemon juice to a glass of ice and garnished with blackberries and a slice of orange. It was nice and sweet, but also delightfully sour. Service (Rating 5/5) I think 50% of the enjoyment of my lunch was having the best service. They are so attentive and friendly and accommodate your needs. Today I felt like they put in the effort and created a mocktail for me and were happy about doing it. I was checked on multiple times and the ease of paying the bill was nice. They use the Clover system and I used contactless Apple Pay. I eavesdrop on my server, chatting with some elderly woman at the table next to me and she really put extra care and consideration with them as well. Men's and women's restroom located inside for customers. There is a side patio for outdoor dining.

    Jamie K.

    The Green Olive was a fantastic experience; their food is awesome! We were patiently waited on and promptly served. Zero wait time at lunch. Their pizza was amazing. Thin light tomato sauce and addictive salty mozzarella made this a tasty pie. Also, try their various paninis and greek-style fries. Great job you guys!

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    Stephanie M.

    We stopped in on a Saturday night and were instantly impressed by how clean, spacious, and welcoming the space felt. The service was great. The menu had a lot options with plenty of dishes we'd come back for. I tried the short rib pappardelle & while you can tell they're using fresh ingredients, I found it a little dry and missing a bold, saucy flavor. BUT the bread it came with? Incredible! Crunchy, buttery, herby goodness. My friend had the salmon kabob and enjoyed their plate! They've also got a nice drink menu with espresso martinis and a $75 wine pairing that sounds like a steal for a 4-course experience. The Green Olive is definitely a spot to keep on your radar if you're looking to try something new on the west side! Food insta: @comerconsteph

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    Nicole B.

    Rating: 3.5/5 The Green Olive is a delightful new addition to the Goodyear/Litchfield Park scene--like a little oasis of hummus in a desert of fast food. The place is spacious enough to host a small wedding or at least a large family who can't agree on where to eat. And the Middle Eastern music floating through the air really sets the mood--like your falafel might burst into a spontaneous dabke at any moment. Now, despite the chill, casual vibe, the prices had me doing some double-takes at the menu--like, "Did this shawarma go to private school?" Compared to other Mediterranean joints I frequent (read: obsess over), this one is definitely on the pricier end. That said, the portion sizes are no joke. As a certified Big Back™, I was impressed--and also carrying a to-go box like a proud new parent. The baba ganoush and appetizers were delicious, although they, too, seemed to think they were being served in Beverly Hills. My shawarma and salad were good- would consider demolishing them again. There was a little hiccup with my brother's dish, but the staff handled it like pros--apologetic, prompt, and they even brought out a slice of limoncello cake on the house. Totally unnecessary, but very appreciated (and very inhaled). So while it wasn't exactly like stepping into a Moroccan bazaar with spice-laden air, it was a decent culinary escape. Would return to give it a second try.

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    Mike R.

    Well done! The Green Olive moved into the old Ground Control building and did wonders with it! It has been opened up and brightened up. I love the new died floors and tactfully decorated dining area. They offer booths and tables as well. The owners really did a nice job here. We were welcomed and promptly seated. And while I am not especially a Greek food guy, there is something for everyone including authentic Greek and Pizza. I decided on the Pappardelle which is a stewed short rib and a wide fettuccine type noodle. It was excellent! My wife had the Gyro Plate which she liked very much! We are thrilled to have a new mom and pop in town and highly recommend The Green Olive. Ambiance-5 Service-5 Food-5

    Renee B.

    We did a late lunch after spending a few hours at the Wildlife World Zoo. This restaurant was nice inside. The menu is kind of odd, not sure why they mix pizza with Mediterranean food. The menu is kind of small. The rice and chicken kabob were good, meat was moist and tender. The house salad was not good, swimming in a yogurt dressing and way too much garlic. The other person in my party and got the kafta and said it was greasy. The warm bread & hummus appetizer was tasty. Overall an OK experience.

    Gina B.

    This was our first time here, we were immediately greeted and seated. Our waitress was pleasant, helpful. The Trio dip was delicious, the pita bread is soft and warm. The Spicy Feta is so good! It was my favorite of the 3 but they all were good. We also ordered the Gyro plate, meat was perfectly cooked and flavorful. My son ordered a pizza, we all enjoyed our food and will be going back.

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    Regenia W.

    First off I loved what they did with the place since I was there when it was Ground Control. It will make a perfect date night or a place to hang out with friends. The food was great and that green sauce was a big hit with all of us. We had one waiter for 24 of us and she was amazing. We had different items from the menu and some had cocktails which were deemed 10/10. I had the gyro plate with salad and fries. Parking was easy of course even though it sits in a lot with other establishments. Prices were good and affordable.

    Adnan A.

    Once entered we were greeted by a very friendly host. The restaurant seems very clean and spacious. There were quite few facilities dining but our food arrived quickly. Both salads were very fresh and crisp. Meat was very very well marinated and well done.

    Caprese Panini
    McKenzie R.

    Super cute, new little place. Very empty when we went for breakfast on a Sunday. The food and coffees we got were delicious! Loved the caprese panini, the salad it came with was good but I do wish the dressing was a little thinner so it coated more of the salad. That's personal preference though. The chicken kabob was amazing, really liked the lemon vinaigrette it came with too. Definitely recommend trying one of the specialty coffees, the chai latte and the Spanish latte were both really good. We'll be back again to try their dinner menu!

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    Food was excellent! Get the Tabbouleh! Service was really good! Great Table and place didn't play Loud music so we were able to talk.

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    Hello Mike, we loved it! Very nice review :)

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