Mediterranean Delight

As someone who is part Greek, Pita GR always feels like a little taste of home. The food is…read moreconsistently fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care. We keep coming back for the beet salad, the chicken Caesar wrap, and the protein skewers--they're absolute favorites. Honestly, though, you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Beyond the amazing food, the service is what keeps us coming back just as much. The staff and wait team are always so kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful, making every visit feel like you're part of the family. If you're looking for authentic flavors, generous portions, and incredible hospitality, Pita GR is a must-visit. Highly recommend!

My wife and I stopped in and got protein plates and were pleasantly surprised at how much food you…read moreget. Each plate comes with a salad, 4 pieces of pita, hummus dip, rice, and even some french fries (very crispy). I had the beef lamb gyro and the braised lamb. The gyro was very nicely seasoned and had a nice bite. The lamb was shredded and very tender, also not too salty which was a plus. We were absolutely stuffed afterwards. You've definitely got a new fan and I am excited to be back to try the loaded fries!

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The Olive Restobar

4.5(3k reviews)

1.2 mi

Family-owned & operated

Halal

Great spot to have a dinner date. Wanted to shout out Ken, he did an excellent job serving my…read morebeautiful date and I. He knew what to recommend, made our experience that much better!

Me & my partner came for the first time and got carlos as our waiter and we had the best food and…read moredrink suggestions. For our first time the service was amazing & the food was delicious. We really appreciate Carlos for his help & kindness.

Tasty Lamb Chops cooked to perfection!

Our ribeye gives us heart eyes, every time it comes sizzling out the window. How do you like your steak?

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Green Olive

4.0(1.6k reviews)

1.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

Halal

First time visiting Green Olive and I went with a friend for a late lunch. We ordered 3 entrees -…read moreThe Filet Mignon Platter, The Green Olive Platter and the Lamb Pita Wrap. The The Filet Mignon Platter was our fav item! This was tender, juicy and had a smoky finish to it. This was not at all dry and I absolutely love how well-seasoned it was. The Green Olive Platter is a must try if you are feeling like sampling the different meats. It has chicken, seasoned kafka, beef, crispy falafel and tender dolmas (stuffed grape leaves). I love how diverse this dish is. Both platters are served with a side of salad and some seasoned rice. The Lamb Pita Sandwich has spiced tender lamb pieces and wrapped in a pita bread with fresh lettuce, tomatoes and their creamy tzatziki sauce. I love how good everything tastes in each bite. We had to also get the Fattouche Salad which is colorful with cucumbers, tomatoes and fresh greens. I love the toasted pita chips that act as croutons and the tangy citrus house dressing makes the salad whole. It tastes absolutely wonderful when you're munching on all the meats. We also ordered the Falafel patties which have the perfect balance of a deeply crunchy, golden exterior and a moist, soft green interior. It's spiced and tastes great with the sauce. For dessert we tried the Kunafa and this was served warm. It's not too sweet and I love the flavor. The Green Olive is a casual counter-service spot which makes for a great spot if you want something delicious and quick. The staff are organized and work well to make sure the food you get tastes amazing and you get it in a timely manner. I love how welcoming everyone is. Clean and bustling environment. Honestly, I adored the smoky char on the meats and it was a great experience visiting The Green Olive. I highly recommend this spot if you are looking for Mediterranean cuisine!

First time visiting and so glad I did! It was really busy when we got there, a lot of people in…read moreline to order orders to go or dine in. These many people can only mean one thing, that the food is delicious! I loved their huge menu with food for anyone's tastes. As a Pescatarian it's hard to find salmon at Mediterranean food places and Green Olive had several plates to choose salmon and shrimp. I ordered their Salmon Kabob plate that came with yummy rice, a salad, hummus and a pita. It was served with a garlic white sauce and a green slightly spicy sauce. I drizzled both on the kabobs and rice and everything blended perfectly. The salmon was seasoned so well and was so tender! It was perfectly cooked because it retained the softness salmon needs. I also got a pistachio cheesecake that was so light and delicious without being overly sweet. It was a perfect ending to an amazing food plate. The ambiance had average loud noise level since it is small on the inside, however they have plenty of outdoor seating which is where we sat. Even though there are other Mediterranean places close to me, I can see myself going to this location because of their expansive menu.

It got packed as soon as we started ordering! Wheh!

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Crème Brûlée, Baklava, Kunafa

The Marketplace Grill Cafe

3.7(1.6k reviews)

1.4 mi

Hearty chicken & vegetable soup! Exactly what I needed to revitalize me the next day after a night…read moreout drinking!

I paid a little over $10 for an order of hummus and a little over $20 for a full sandwich plus two…read moresides.. Why is the order of hummus and pita such a small amount? Im annoyed by how expensive it was. I'm so disappointed because they used to give a lot more than just 4 pcs of pita too when you order a full appetizer side. You get better back for your buck if you get a sandwich because it comes with two pretty large sides... the same size as a regular appetizer lol. The food used to be so good back then. The recipe and flavors have changed. Service is always great and ambiance is fun though. It's very clean here.

Restroom

Salmon & Shrimp. Also includes steamed vegetables, risotto, and focaccia bread

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George's Greek Cafe

4.3(1.7k reviews)

5.8 mi

George's Greek Cafe brings back a lot of great memories. My dad used to take us to the original…read moreDowntown Long Beach location, where we'd sit, eat, and spend time talking with George. Those are memories I'll always cherish. The vibe isn't quite the same as it was back then, but you can still feel that family-owned heart. The food is consistently delicious, the service is friendly, and you can tell they genuinely care about their customers. It still feels like a place where people are welcomed, not just served. I'll always have a soft spot for George's and look forward to coming back.

Went here on a Thursday night. There was more than enough parking close to the front. Always a good…read morestart! It was "seat yourself" as the bartender appeared to be waiting on tables in the whole bar area. We decided to make it easy and sat at the bar. A couple of games were on the TV and it was a generous happy hour until 9pm. We ordered drinks and got them served up immediately. They we average size and taste. Another bonus because you never forget a bad cocktail. We ordered dinner and, along with the soup and salads, it was staged appropriately. Next came the main course. This is where my group went from "going well" to an "average" experience. I think i was the only one that liked the dinner. The other two that joined me for dinner didn't care for the meal. Both stated that the taste wasn't there. One had the Greek pasta and the other had a gyro dinner. My chicken gyro with a Greek salad was good. I wish I had more information from the other two. All they could say was that they wouldn't be back. Sad because I really love Greek food. This place has a full bar and is close to home.

Mediterranean Items...

Sunday Buffet 3 31.24

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The Hummus Factory

3.9(548 reviews)

1.0 mi

My friend and I ate here this evening. To be honest our intent was to grab some sushi but as we…read morewalked by The Hummus Factory a complete stranger said that the food is of the charts, especially their combo meat plate. I truly believe it's a testament of the quality and taste of the food for someone to feel compelled to make a word of mouth recommendation like that. When there is a large graphic on the window that says "BIG PORTIONS, GREAT PRICE" you better live up to that claim. The Hummus Factory did not disappoint. I had the three meat combo plate with beef shawarma, beef gyro and chicken kabob. I'd highly recommend it. If I wasn't just visiting for the weekend, I'd eat here more often.

Delicious meal here. We had the gyro bowl, the chicken bowl, and the chicken kabob plate. If you're…read morenot starving, I highly suggest sharing the chicken kabob plate! I also enjoyed the little surprise that was the fried Pita shell that accompanied the bowls! It reminds me of a tostada salad, and I LOVE IT!! We must've come in right after the lunch rush, I expect because there was no one in, so the wait for our food wasn't long at all. Place was clean and lots of seating for big and small groups! Just a note, parking can be a bit tricky on busier days/weekends, so just keep an eye out for that!

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Fatima's Grill

4.5(2.8k reviews)

1.2 mi

Awesome place to eat food is over a 10 , so many things to choose from and the kool aid is top 10…read moreforsure great customer service and Liza is awesome.

First responders are always on the hunt for a late night bite between calls. My partner really…read moreknocked it out the park this time. He asked me if I liked Mediterranean. I respond with a resounding "hell yes!" I was hoping for a treat, but I had no idea that my expectations were going to be blown out of the water. At 10:30 at night place had tons of customers and the food was amazing. A woman by the name of Liza helped us out, letting us know that the food was made fresh so we might need some time, which we were definitely willing to take a chance on. I got the chicken kabob gyro, and my partner got a beef gyro. Both of us were grunting like animals between bites we kept yelling, " oh hell yeah!" Every bite was more delicious than the last. Their house packaged sauce called LebMex, a mix between Lebanese and Mexican I imagine, was just the right amount of heat and the whipped garlic butter that it was served with was out of this world. They also have some rarities in the refrigerator like tick tock famous pineapples soaked in Kool Aid and Warhead Lemonade. There were so many awesome selections on the menu that one could almost be paralyzed by the choices. Once we were done we had to round back to tell Liza how pleased we were and we swore an oath of duty to return as soon as we could to sample more of the delectable menu.

Nice and clean Restaurant

Chicken taco, onions, cilantro and green sauce

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Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet

4.1(1.5k reviews)

5.8 mi

I love this place, good food, good ambiance, room temperature was Great now, no more fridge temp…read morelike a few years ago. Just a recommendation to owner. You need to focus in the cleaning of the restrooms. People witnessed them but how the kitchen looks like if your restrooms are in this conditions. Use white vinegar to remove scale.

I visited this restaurant on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at around 2:50 PM. It was not busy at…read moreall--probably fewer than 20 customers were there. Since this is an all-you-can-eat restaurant, I initially expected someone to seat me, but I was simply told to find any available table and start eating. That was perfectly fine with me. The food selection included several salads, meats, and other dishes, but unfortunately, nothing really stood out. Overall, I found the food fairly average. The main reason for my two-star rating, however, was what happened when I paid. My bill was around $36.50. I paid cash with one $20 bill and four $5 bills, for a total of $40, and told the cashier to keep the change. What made me uncomfortable was that almost immediately after I handed her the money--while she was still saying "Have a good day"--she pulled out a counterfeit-detection pen and started checking my bills right in front of me. I understand that businesses may have policies for checking cash, and I have no problem with a restaurant protecting itself against counterfeit money. However, the way this was handled felt unnecessarily uncomfortable and somewhat insulting. She could easily have waited until I had stepped away before checking the bills instead of immediately testing them in front of me as soon as I handed them over. I was not rushing out of the restaurant or behaving suspiciously in any way. Of course, I have never knowingly used counterfeit money. The whole interaction simply left me feeling as though I was being treated with suspicion for no apparent reason. If checking cash is standard procedure, I can understand that. But customer service also matters, and there are more discreet ways to handle it without making a paying customer feel accused or embarrassed. Between the average food and this unpleasant experience at checkout, I can only give this restaurant two stars.

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Luna Grill Cerritos

4.5(1.8k reviews)

5.1 mi

The service amazing, the lady was so attentive when it came to ordering and explained the menu so…read morewell

I had an absolutely wonderful experience at Luna Grill in Cerritos! From the moment we walked in,…read morethe customer service was top-tier. Savannah G. greeted us with the warmest smile and a genuinely welcoming attitude. She was incredibly attentive, patient while answering our questions about the menu, and made sure our order was completely accurate. Her positive energy sets a fantastic tone for the entire restaurant. Ernesto was equally amazing, ensuring our food arrived prompt, fresh, and piping hot. He checked in on us perfectly--making sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. It's rare to find a team that works so seamlessly together to make guests feel valued. As for the food--it was flawless. The ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, the meats were perfectly seasoned and juicy, and the portions were very generous. You can really tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve. Between the pristine restaurant environment, the delicious Mediterranean dishes, and the standout hospitality from Savannah and Ernesto, this location has easily become a favorite. We will definitely be back!

2 protein combo

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Roasted garlic lemon chicken plate

The Green Olive SFS

4.6(383 reviews)

5.6 mi

AMAZING! first time will be coming back great healthy meals GREAT service…read more love it

We have tried the Gyro wrap, Gyro Platter, The Works Platter and Chicken Shawarma Platter twice…read moreeach now to be sure of consistency. HOWEVER, this most recent order did leave us questioning couple things. Chicken Shawarma was dry this time and seems to have shrunk in quantity AND the pieces were VERY chopped up so didn't really get a good bite. Not much sauce/flavoring either. Compared to our first time ordering this... super disappointed. Not sure if we will order this again because of quality/quantity control. The Works... the size of the grape leaves seemed to have shrunk in half?? Not anything close to what we got the last time ordering this combo platter. Taste was great but it went from "busting out the seems fully wrapped" to "single bite size". Also, they missed the yogurt that comes along with each platter. Last time they missed some add-on sauces we paid extra for also. We even called to ask they double check the sauces because we didn't receive the correct items last time. First 2 orders were perfection and then these past 2 orders had some issues. Overall, I would give 3.5 Stars at this point.

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Vic H.

9 years ago

So disappointed after many years be loyal customer. I have chicken plate to go until got back office to open the box that chicken All burn and black, is so frustrated how could they gave you the burn Chicken even I am sure they knew about it. It make me very upset is the owner sever the food that I am sure he knew that and saw it , but still pack to your regular customer been go to your place Many years since I work at the mall. I have to thrown away after chew one piece. After two hour I starting diarrhea. I wondering they server left over food from the day before. Very very disappointed the quality going down. Never return again! read more

Johana N.

6 months ago

This Mediterranean spot never disappoints! The food is always fresh and full of amazing flavor. My go-to is the #9 -- the chicken is perfectly cooked, and the hummus and cold salad are so delicious every time. Everything tastes fresh and well-made. The staff are also super friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Definitely one of my favorite places to eat! read more

Ivan M.

325

7 years ago

Food is delicious. I am literally eating it right now and would come here again. This spot has multiple veggie options which is nice and the person who was at the front was so nice. I am coming back again. Thank you!! read more

Sher A.

161

6 years ago

I like the new ownership change. Hopefully everything returns to normal. I've ordered with food app and it was pretty good I might say for being out in Downey. Young guy working the front doing a good job. read more

Isaac Z.

133

6 years ago

Ordered a lamb plate and it was really juicy and tasted great. My friend ordered a gyro sandwich with fries and he really like it as well. Highly recommend this place and definitely will be coming back. read more

Bryan M.

7 years ago

Came here for the second time and they said there not open. It says there open at 10am it's about to be 11am the first time I came was at 10:30 This business needs to learn to open on time read more

Margarit K.

5 years ago

Their chicken breast tasted great! Great portion size for the money. I've tried a lot of Mediterranean places in Downey and now this is going to be my new go to place. read more

Jacklyn Y.

161

11 months ago

My favorite Mediterranean spot in Downey! Their garlic sauce is the bomb! Had to get chicken breast kabob plate with rice, pasta salad and hummus today! read more

Sol M.

5 years ago

The owner is RUDE af. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER !!!!!!! The food was trash. And that's where it went. Don't ever eat here. read more

Elizabeth M.

4 years ago

Love the food here, my husband loves the lamb kabobs, I tried the chicken kabobs. Totally enjoyed the food and the service.

Zohreh A.

7 years ago

The staff are great the food are so delicious I really enjoyed my food The menu and options of choice are really great read more

Jane S.

5 years ago

Didn't know the mall food court had such a great mediterranean option. Tasty food and good prices.

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