I've actually gotten food from this place for work several times, but it's my first time going to the restaurant. We've always order delivery/takeout, because it's so close. I didn't realize how busy this place gets. This place was super packed and seems to a local's favorite. The inside is not too big. There's few small tables inside and couple tables outside. I got the filet mignon beef kabobs platter, hummus, tabbouli salad, and baklava. My favorite is the filet mignon beef kabobs, because the meat is so tender. It's lightly seasoned just the way I like. They really do a great job grilling the kabobs. The hummus was also super delicious. Some hummus can be kind of gritty, but their hummus is smooth and creamy. The tabbouli salad is a little bit on the sharp side. The baklava is a must. It's so flakey and crispy, and I love pistachios. It's definitely on the sweeter side, but I ain't complaining. The price is pretty comparable to other places. Parking is easy. Glad I was able to check this place out in person. read more

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This place is so good! Was my first and definitely not my last visit. The manager was helping in the front. He was knowledgeable on the menu and was helpful with recommendations. You can taste the freshness and flavors. Jackie was also very attentive and really nice. Great place for a casual dinner or to pick up some great food. read more

I always order the chicken kabob plate, food is DELICIOUS. My favorite Mediterranean spot, I've tried multiple other places and none compare to the flavor here. read more

Yesterday, my wife and I went out for dinner and Yovani, the manager, took care of us. His hospitality was truly amazing and went far beyond what we expected. We lost our son two months ago, and since that day,smiling has been very difficult for me. Yovani showed genuine kindness, compassion, and warmth that made us feel truly care for. For the first time in a long while, we felt a sense of comfort and humanity during a simple night out. Experiences like this remind you that great service isn't just about food. Its about people. We are very grateful and will definitely come back. read more

If I could go lower I would. You really can only show up in person here. DO NOT ORDER TAKE OUT. They do not have a second line dedicated to that. They're good at telling you what time it'll be ready but here's the thing. You now have to wait an extra amount of time. Me being 25 minutes on top of my 25 minutes just to get my food. My food is now cold and this is probably the last time I'm ever going to come here. Come here at your own risk. You want to wait and get cold food by all means. read more

Love this place it's very tasty n local for me personally It's great food clean location n very friendly read more

This place was pretty busy when I came in but I understand why because their food was absolutely delicious. Shout out to Yovani the manager for taking care of me and my boyfriend with the food. My favorite was the filet mignon and the baklava. The salmon wrap was pretty good too. I also appreciate that they showed funny pet videos at their restaurant. It kept us entertained while we were waiting for the food. Overall, best Mediterranean food I ever had and the staff were very nice and helpful. Will come back again whenever I'm at Downey again! read more

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Be prepared to wait if you're coming on the weekend they're usually really busy. I've only gotten the filet mignon platter so far but it is the absolute best! Order it medium you won't regret. I can't wait to try other things on the menu I'm sure they won't disappoint. read more

Driving home from LAX traffic was horrible so we decided to find a place we could rest and eat. I was in the mood for a light salad and found this place. Sad to say I didn't order a salad!! lol I ordered the filet mignon with chicken plate and my husband got a gyro OMG it was delicious! The potatoes are amazing! 10/10 recommend Ps. No picture because I inhaled the food read more

Food is usually pretty good- service is always bad and they changed their hummus to something that ain't hummus... yuck! Something pretending to be hummus. - gross! read more

Green Olive - Fake Hummusor spoiled - or not made with olive oil- junk! - Mediterranean Near Me - Downey, California

I honestly can say this place has some of the best falafel's I've ever had and the most tender bbq. It gets pretty busy during weekends but wait time was still pretty fast. It's located in a large shopping center so plenty of parking available. They offer indoor/outdoor seating. Definitely coming back. read more

The process to order was easy.. it's such a tight space for a restaurant.. it was really busy and crowded and hot. But the heat comes from them cooking their stuff fresh so I don't mind. There was a little wait and that's fine too.. unfortunately I was handed my meal without a bag or utensil.. after waiting a long while.. kinda annoying.. in terms of taste, the food is not bad at all-- but consider it extremely seasoned My last straw was my to-go plate having a hair hanging out with my chicken Oh well.. read more

I've always had their filet mignon with chicken but tonight I had their chicken soup. The best! read more

Green Olive - Chicken Soup - Mediterranean Near Me - Downey, California

This is probably our favorite mediterranean restaurant. We drive about 30 minutes to get dinner just because the quality of their food is amazing. My boyfriend gets the whole chicken ( take 20-30 mins) so I would advise to call ahead. I get the gyro plate or wrap depends on my mood but it never lets me down. Restaurant is a quick service so you order first and then find a seat but we usually de take out. Only complaint we have is that the customer service sucks, to the point where we contemplated on going back. The cashiers act like they don't want to be there ( so much attitude ) which is a bummer because the food is a 10/10. read more

So i guess it's time to give this wonderful restaurant a review. It is literally my favorite restaurant in downey. My personal favorites are the whole chicken platter, lamb chops and the gyro meat sandwich. The green sauce tops them off perfectly! Not only is the food 5 stars...the staff have become friends and every time I walk in there I feel so welcomed and at home. Everyone from the cooks (sammer) to cashiers (sandy) put a smile on my face! You guys are the best! read more

Green Olive - Whole chicken plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Downey, California

I ordered one of the Family Platters that states it comes with salad, Hummus,rice, and 4 WHOLE CHICKENS. The problem I am having is all of the chickens were NOT WHOLE... the breast meat was removed and so was the thigh meat... they only left a small amount of meat on the breast bone the chicken wings were intact and a little of the leg meat. To me it looks like they take off the meat for the Kabobs and leave the the rest to sell as a "whole chicken" it's not unless the chicken is on Ozempic! Don't advertise it as a 4 whole chickens when it's not. Everything was tasty but there was hardly any meat on the chicken very disappointing. I didn't take a picture wish I did so I could post it. I won't be ordering a Family platter here again. I stand by my review. My only regret was not taking a photo of the chicken. It was literally breast bone no meat on the breast. read more

Delicious food and the price is right! The only things is the wait. Small restaurant, but worth the wait.

Beef shawarma is delicious! So tender and the flavor is very nice. We ordered the plate and it comes with rice, hummus, salad, pita, olives, pickled beets, peppers, onions. Good portion size too. My go to dish when I need some Mediterranean food. Staff is very friendly and helpful too, always polite and smiling. read more

Never a bad moment with green olive!! Food is always amazing. Been coming here for some time and have never had a complaint.

This place never disappoints! It's soo good..I always get the whole chicken platter and I don't get tired of it. It's grilled to perfection. The service can vary depending on how busy they are but over all, the food is great! Definitely recommend. read more

This green olive location has great service as well as a great staff. I tried their vegetarian appetizers the grape leafs with rice and veggies inside along with the falafel patties made with garbanzo beans, it was good to try something new since I rarely eat vegetarian food. For my platter I tried the combo filet mignon and grilled chicken with rice and spicy potatoes with a special taste that has garlic ,jalapeño lime juice which was so yummy !! The filet mignon was very soft ,tender, delicious! The grilled chicken was also great. I tried the Biscoff cookie cheesecake it wasn't to sweet it was perfect. I love this green olive restaurant! I will definitely be back to order more food again (: read more

Best food if you have a concussion. Dealing with this has been a horrible experience but eating here. I feel like I get all essential vitamins from the chicken and krafta. Service was quick and always fresh to order. Food is never just sitting ! I enjoy the tzatziki suace but it cost 1.50 for it. That's crazy but if you order the gyro it comes with free side of it. Chill vibes. Quiet for a Wednesday Best place to eat at between 9pm and 10pm read more

Green Olive - I should've gotten the Green Olive Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Downey, California

Loved this place. Friends and I went for the 1st time and we loved the selection, the food was tasty and the staff was great.! Out server Evelyn Sanchez was very friendly, helpful and attentive. The manager GIo was also very friendly and accommodating. We loved this place and will be returning !! Ig handle = Foodfellas read more

First time dining in Downey and it was such a great experience! The food was excellent, and the service made it even better. A big shout-out to Jose -- truly one of the best! He was attentive, friendly, and made our visit memorable. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

The food is always fresh and very tasty. The portions are really large and you can save some for later or share. The employees are helpful and friendly. The restaurant is extremely clean and well organized. read more

Great food great service. We drove over a hour to eat here. Place is clean seats are comfy busy but well managed.

I love this place. The food is great and the prices are great also. I know that the food is made fresh to order. I will keep returning.

Place used to be better. Prices went up. Quality went down. Portion sizes got smaller.

Delicious tasty food ! Never fails . Among one of the top Mediterranean cuisines ! My family have been coming here for years . Highly recommended! read more

Disgusting af they take so long with the orders and the foods come out mediocre not worth my time or money !

I had a very disappointing and uncomfortable experience at this restaurant. I ordered a chicken wrap and only changed the type of chicken from kabob to shawarma. For some reason, this simple request caused the staff to react with visible annoyance. My food ended up overly oily, extremely salty, and was served last, long after everyone else had already gotten their meals. The cashier had a terrible attitude and even yelled at me, saying my order was taking longer because I had changed it -- even though I never asked her any questions. To make things worse, the manager made me feel uneasy with his inappropriate staring and smiling, almost as if something was off with the food. Before my meal was served, he told me, "Next time make sure you order what you want. Now sit down in this chair and eat." It was rude, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable. While they did issue a refund, I had paid with a credit card and they refunded me shorted cash, which only added to the bad experience. Overall, the service was unprofessional, unpleasant, and disrespectful. I would not recommend this place. DO NOT EAT HERE. Reply to owner: I did not make "multiple order changes." I simply asked for the chicken in my wrap to be switched from kabob to shawarma, which is already on your menu. If preparing an item that's listed is such a problem, then it shouldn't be advertised as an option. A basic substitution shouldn't trigger attitude, delays, or unprofessional behavior. Your staff did not "work hard to accommodate" anything. What I experienced was irritation from the cashier, an unnecessary comment about my order causing delays, and extremely oily, overly salty food that felt intentionally rushed or made carelessly. On top of that, the manager's inappropriate staring and rude comment -- "Next time make sure you order what you want. Now sit down in this chair and eat." -- is something I hope you take seriously instead of brushing off with generic PR responses. Regarding the refund, it wasn't "prompt." I had paid with a credit card and was given shorted cash, which should never happen at a business claiming professionalism. I appreciate the reply, but nothing you said reflects what I actually experienced. I stand by my review, and I hope your team improves their professionalism and customer treatment moving forward. read more

Frankly we didn't like this, what a disaster too. Two lamb wrap sandwiches and a side of rice was a little over $34. The lamb was cooked well done and it was ruined but what ever they put in that sandwich so wet it literally poured through the paper wrapped end of the sandwich all over us and I happened to be wearing white. The rice was tasteless and expensive to just be thrown away. People wait in line for this? Why? Bad situation and we won't do this again. read more

Looking for some mediterranean fast food??? Well, look no further, this is your place! Very fast and friendly service! Bigger portions compared to other mediterranean spots and fresh ingredients! We opt for the chicken and beef kabob plate and it's never a miss! I love how the plated come with both rice, salad, and also hummus!! This is unheard of as other places only give you and option of 1 or 2 sides, while this one includes 3!!! There are some tables inside to eat in, or also an outdoor space. It can get a bit hot and smokey inside due to all the cooking, so outside fresh air could be a better choice! read more

Picked up dinner today after work and found a hair in the dressing for the salad. Very disappointed ruined my dinner. read more

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I use to love this place so much, it sucks because I feel like so much has changed. The rice has not been tasting the same it's been so mushy and no flavor. The hummus itself is even also tasting watery. I feel like everything has been just watered down . Overall I haven't been coming in as often as I would like due to the quality. read more

The Green Olive in Downey is one of my favorite places for a quick, fresh, and healthy lunch. Service is always fast and friendly, food always tastes great, and the location is clean. I love sitting in the outdoor covered area to enjoy the lovely LA sunshine. The platters come with two skewers, rice, hummus, and salad. My go to protein here is the chicken. It is juicy and flavorful! I'm typically a steak kind of girl, but find that the chicken retains more moisture on the grill. Overall a very enjoyable lunch/dinner! read more

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

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This place is good but the way they run their business is a bit confusing and sketchy if you ask me. They jip you on the pita and check for your sauces on your to go orders before you drive away! read more

Green Olive - Not sure why this all adds up to 67.06 but I got charged more than $2 when I used my card. - Mediterranean Near Me - Downey, California

Possibly the best gyro I've ever tasted!! It was crispy, juicy and tasty with some delicious hummus! The rice was alright. Great service and nice little are to eat. I've heard many good things about green olive and I can say it lived up to the hype. I'll definitely be coming here again! read more

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The food, service and atmosphere were perfect for a fresh meal with delicious and very tender meat! Definitely recommend trying this spot! Fast and casual dining but the food tastes 5 star! read more

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This is without question nor doubt the tastiest, fresh and delicious medetarrainian food!! I drive from West Covina to the Downey location at least 3x's a month! The service without question as well as ambiance-if course it's a busy place but seems like everyone is supernice and friendly of course!!!! You GOTTA OPEN A PLACE CLOSER TO MY AREA‼ read more