I stopped in here on a weekday at lunchtime, and the place was very crowded. That's actually a good sign as that means it must be good. I ordered the gyro platter which goes for $16.99. It was a plentiful meal and I thought the food was tasty. Because of the crowd, the place was very noisy and hectic inside. They also have some outdoor tables, which I thought works out better since it's more peaceful and not so noisy. I will definitely go back, but next time I think it would be much more enjoyable at a quieter time. read more

Green Olive - Inside - Mediterranean Near Me - Downey, California

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I love this spot. It's one of my favorites. Every time I'm in L.A, I have to drive to this spot. Bomb food .food is always the same taste, Delicious. Definitely coming back. read more

Tasty Mediterranean food in Downey. The menu includes wraps, plates, platters, and family packs. Protein options include chicken, kafta, shrimp, gyro, salmon, filet mignon, lamb, and falafel. My go to is a chicken wrap that comes with a side of garlic potatoes. It's a filling meal at an affordable price. As much as I love the food here, I am deterred when I think of the customer service that is unfriendly and borders on rude. With all the times we've been here, we have not had good service once. Pro tip: Order ahead online for minimal interaction with staff. Be sure to double check your order if you made any customizations. read more

Our foodie adventure in Downey led us to The Green Olive for the first time, and wow!we've been missing out! Everything from the food to the service was top-notch, making this spot a new favorite. There are plenty of parking and there outdoor dinning. The vibe is friendly and welcoming. What we ordered: Kafta Kabob & Chicken Kabob Platter - Perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection. Green Olive Platter - My husband went all in because why choose when you can have everything? We started with kibbi, grape leaves, and spicy potatoes--each bite packed with authentic Mediterranean flavors! Beer & wine? Yes! We were pleasantly surprised to see them on the menu. I sipped on a Modelo, while my husband enjoyed an IPA--the perfect pairing for our meal. Dessert was a must! We finished with rice pudding and baklava--and let me tell you, that baklava stole the show! Beyond the amazing food, Gio and the team provided outstanding service. They made us feel right at home, and we truly appreciated the warm hospitality. If you're a fan of Mediterranean flavors, The Green Olive is a must-visit. read more

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Authentic Mediterranean cuisine with an extensive menu with vegetarian and vegan options Whenever I see dolmas on the menu I always order it, it's a non negotiable. Hummus is house made, creamy, smooth and perfectly balanced in flavor Falafels are delicious and filling and there are so many desserts! Beautiful presentation, generous portions and they have Armenian beer! read more

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Fast casual vibe Great food with a fast food service Highly recommend the lamp chops and tiramisu read more

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This place is always busy and I am here for it. Sometimes they are behind on orders but by the photos of the kitchen, you can tell it's not from a lack of trying. The interior is pretty small but they have an outdoor seating area that is pretty nice. The food is a tad expensive but it's always good. One of the few places that I will repeatedly order the lamb chops. read more

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Everything is as you'd expect from a top end restaurant, though it appears in simple form, food service and attitudes are wonderful! It's been awhile since we've been here, outta California now, but if you're visiting, or living here, the food, service and ambience are great!!! Great place to Nosh, on a date, after work or an event, and leftovers are tasty too Drinks, soups Kids menu, family meals, Kabob platters, vegetarian platters, 2 skewer Entrees hummus, salads....oh MY!!! So many tasty dishes, you'll come back tomorrow as well Do wait, or you could miss out! read more

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We ate here for the first time after hearing a few friends rave about it. We ordered the shrimp, kebab plate, lamb chops, Shawarma. Gyro wrap. We also ordered grape leaves at appetizers and a few desserts. Our standout dishes were for sure the lamb chops, Gyro and Shawarma. Our favorite dessert was the pistachio crème brûlée. We even went up in order a second one. Would I return? Hell yes. read more

Dissatisfied. What happened? Did they lose their cooks? This review is reflective of today Sunday, March 29, 2026. I ordered a chicken skewer platter and my husband ordered the chicken wrap. The chicken was dry and the rice had no flavor whatsoever. There was no dressing for the salad. The hummus had no flavor. The Green sauce was not spicy and very watery. We've eaten here before, and I have always enjoyed their food, but today was completely different. This restaurant does not have discounts or specials so the price you pay needs to be worth it. Please return to better standards in flavor and quality taste. read more

I was really impressed by the quality of the food everything tasted fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor, and you can tell care goes into every dish. The ambiance was just as enjoyable, with a clean, welcoming atmosphere that made it easy to relax and enjoy the meal. Overall, it was a great experience that combined great food with a genuinely pleasant setting. read more

Green Olive - Mediterranean Near Me - Downey, California

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This is a casual fast food Mediterranean restaurant. The food is freshly prepared over a fire or on a grill. You get a number and they bring your order. I had a chicken wrap. There was a lot of sauce, and it was very tasty (and drippy) . Serve yourself drinks dispenser. read more

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Ate here twice before reviewing this second time i ordered through grubhub showed up at 6:45p, pickup was between 6:45p - 6:55p cashier "D" told me they were bagging it. After waiting 15 minutes I went to ask again and they said the order had never been pushed through their system and they were expediting it so why tell me they were bagging it??? Finally got food at 7:17p with a dessert as an apology that I did not ask for so the thought is appreciated If they can't handle online orders as well as in person orders then they should opt out of online orders. Ultimately food is good but only if youre willing to wait not only through grubhub but in person too read more

The food is great! The ambience is so nice My husband and I loved the service Evelin gave us, very helpful and overall super nice ,charismatic, beautiful girls, definitely we will come back read more

I'm not going to lie the food is good but why is it taking 40+ minutes to make the food especially when there are no customers??? I recommend if you're going to order take out just order an hour in advance over the phone because the wait time is ridiculous. read more

First time trying Green Olive and it is delicious. Definitely recommend. It is very tasty :) read more

I love The Olive. The food is always great and I'll be going back. Make sure you check you to go order. When you spend what you spend and don't get the bread that should come with it it's not fun. I was told to come pick up some and that's all they could do. It's not in and out and missed your fries. It's $165 of good food without the care to make sure we had what we needed for a fantastic meal. read more

My sister and I always get the veggie platter and the falafel platter and share everything. It's the best dinner and we usually have leftovers. This trip we got the spicy Greek potatoes too and they were so delicious. read more

Great tasting healthy food for a reasonable price! Food is made fresh! Check them out! read more

Green Olive - Shrimp & Chicken Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Downey, California

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Love this place for Mediterranean food, the flavors and portion are great. The service is good, one thing I love is I can calll it in and pick up. I live about 15-20 min away so I usually call it in for pick up just because I don't mind the drive for good food It's in a good location, parking lot sometimes is full but not always. read more

Im a returning customer to the Green Olive and this place is amazing. The customer service is great, the food is delicious, and the place is nice and clean. read more

Green Olive - Chicken & Filet Mignon - Mediterranean Near Me - Downey, California

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Such a solid go-to Mediterranean spot. The kebab platter was flavorful and well cooked, the hummus and pita were fresh, and the falafels were crispy. The chicken wrap was also really good and very filling. Everything came out colorful and tasty. A great place when you want classic Mediterranean food done right. A bug shoutout to Jose for being a great host read more

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My coworkers asked me to pick up their food from here and I was also hungry. I was told it was a good restaurant so when I was waiting for the pick up I decided to order as well. I forgot what I order but was it filling and great. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Green Olive - I forgot the name of it but it was amazing. - Mediterranean Near Me - Downey, California

I'd give them a whole galaxy if possible! Excellent service, amazingly fresh food and they definitely turned my day around! Ordered a wrap by mistake but God doesn't make mistakes especially when putting one of these in your life! I'll be sharing this but wow, definitely my go to meal! Love this 5 stars read more

I'm not disappointing thing as a person who doesn't eat red meat, is that they grill the chicken and red meat on the same grill. The was a bit repulsive but other than that the food is fresh and comes out quite fast! A decent healthy option when it comes to Mediterranean food read more

The food was excellent very flavorful the ambiance was great I will come back again and again from LOKA IG jencefaku4

Good food and plenty of it ! Takes a while to come out. Keep that in mind so you don't get hangry!

It's good to know that this place is in Downey. I love the fact that they have beer and wine to go with their freshly made foods. Nice staffs, helpful to answer all questions and serve the food to table. Cute little neighborhood place that's kept clean and organized. Definitely a returning spot. read more

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I've eaten at another great Green Olive that I think is part of the same chain, and it was bigger, while this one is fairly small with an outside patio. It was a great find anyway. I had four (four!) meaty lamb chops, rice, and a green salad, for $18.99 - an unheard of price in the area. Other menu options like gyros are significantly lower priced. It's counter order, and the place could use some updating - I took away one star for that and the tight quarters. But overall, I would definitely go back again when I'm in the area. read more

Green Olive - Outside - Mediterranean Near Me - Downey, California

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Green Olive was such a great option for lunch. Even though I came on a weekday, it was very busy - but for a good reason. We had their shrimp and chicken shawarma platter and both were delicious options. Each comes with rice, salad, and hummus .The portion was very generous, but the service was also quick and friendly. They also have a cute outdoor patio in case it is busy inside. I would definitely come back again! read more

Green Olive - Chicken shawarma platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Downey, California

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I ordered a shrimp skewer and the beef filet mignon. Unfortunately the wrong food/items were delivered. Got a prompt refund, but not getting what I ordered was disappointing. Thank you. read more

10 out of 10!!! People are nice. Food is excellent. The entire family liked their food. I freaking love this place! Go to Green Olive. read more

After indulging in some exceptional Greek donuts next door (seriously, worth the hype), I noticed this Mediterranean spot was absolutely buzzing. As someone who's learned to trust a good crowd curiosity got the best of me, and I decided to give it a shot. Easily one of the better decisions I've made this week. The star of the show and my highlight Forsure was the filet mignon which was outstanding. Tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. I also tried the chicken kebab plate, which seems to be a house favorite. Personally, I found it a touch dry for my taste, but still flavorful and well-seasoned. Be warned: this place does get busy. I'd recommend coming with a bit of patience. That said, it's 100% worth the wait. read more

Green Olive - Filet Mignon Beef Kabob Platter (Very Tender) Chicken Kabob Platter (House Favorite) - Mediterranean Near Me - Downey, California

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Went for lunch today and had a very nice experience. The food was very good for the most part. We got a lamb kabob platter, a chicken kabob platter a chicken wrap, kibbi, a spinach and cheese pie and a salmon platter. The lamb platter was fantastic with big, juicy pieces of freshly cooked lamb. All of the platters come with rice, which was nicely seasoned, hummus, and a green salad. I was told that the hummus is creamy and delicious. I also got baba ghanoush which was flavorless. The spinach and cheese pie was super tasty. I should've gotten a piece to take home. The chicken wrap and chicken platters were good and had lots of chicken. The chicken was well cooked and not dry. The dishes also come with two soft pieces of pita bread for dipping and such. The kibbi is made from ground filet mignon. I liked it and it went nice with the tzatziki that comes with it. I hadn't tried kibbi before and I would definitely get it again. The service was spotty. We weren't greeted when we came in and I was ignored when I asked if we seat ourselves. You order at the counter and then they bring your food to the table. Everything is served in to go packaging and the only trashcan is outside. The ladies at the cash register were very nice, shout out to Evelyn. The ambience is a small restaurant that is quite busy with both takeout and dine in customers. The only downside was that it was freezing in there. read more

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This place lives up to the hype. The food is so fresh and flavorful. The workers are so nice too! Will definitely keep coming back. read more

Green Olive - Veggie platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Downey, California

Service and Food was Wonderful. Everything is freshly made to order and you can taste it. If you love Mediterranean Food this is your spot. read more

Green Olive - Green Olive Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Downey, California

From great service to delicious food One of my favorites was the lamb chops and greek salad was a great addition too read more

Got takeout from here so I cannot speak to the service but wow the food was incredible! I got the salmon wrap which had delicious sauce, perfectly cooked salmon, & fresh veggies. Also got the spicy potatoes which were tasty. The garlic sauce and the green sauce were nice to dip the wrap into. Would recommend to anyone! The ambiance from the pictures look nice read more

My craving for Mediterranean brought me to my girlfriend's stomping grounds in Downey to her personal fave: Green Olive. On New Year's Day, one would think local eateries would be pretty desolate but I was wrong. A line of hungry patrons was a good sign that the food would be good and it was delicious! I got the Chicken and Filet Mignon combo plate and both proteins were marinated and cooked to perfection. Was highly impressed and highly satisfied. Thank you Green Olive! read more

The best Mediterranean food I ever had. Yovani and Staff was so amazing. The food was just so flavorful and delicious. This was my first time trying Mediterranean food. I loved it. The bathroom was clean iykyk :) everything about this place 1000/10 :) foodiefunjess read more

Green Olive - Mediterranean chicken wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Downey, California

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