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    Olive & Grill

    3.9 (878 reviews)
    Open 5:30 pm - 11:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Jeff H.

    WORLD CLASS DINNER LAST NIGHT @ Olive & Grill in Studio City Nisma, my wife, and I had the absolute BEST lamb chops we had ever eaten. You know how some lamb chops have that gamey smell and aftertaste? Not here! Our host, Christina Pope, had the chicken on a skewer. The appetizers were AMAZING as well. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Ask for Tony who is a personable, great guy . Tell him Jeff sent you.

    Rashmi V.

    I've been to Olive & Grill twice now. The first visit was in the summer of 2024, and it was very hot. Since this is an outdoor-only restaurant, they had misters running, which I appreciated--but unfortunately, the mist got into our food. It made the dining experience uncomfortable, and I wasn't thrilled about that. We gave it another shot more recently, and I'm glad we did. The second visit was definitely better. However, one thing I didn't love was being seated at a very small table. I get that it was a Friday night and they probably had reservations lined up, but at the time we arrived, there was only one other person dining and a large group. It felt unnecessarily cramped. On to the food--which is where this place shines! We ordered the Armenian coffee, which was strong and delicious. Their house lentil soup was absolutely mouthwatering, made with lentils, cumin, aleppo pepper, chopped onions, butter, and chicken bouillon. The fattoush salad was another standout--refreshing and packed with flavor. I loved how they served it with a whole pita on top that they crack into the salad right before serving. For an appetizer, we shared the Olive & Grill trio, which was nice and a great way to sample a few things. For our entrée, we had the combo beef and chicken lula. While not the best kabobs I've ever had, they were still good and satisfying. The first time we came I got the chicken served with bellpeppers and the rice was more flavorful. This time there were no peppers and the rice was okay. Overall, the food and service make this place worth coming back to. Just be prepared for the fully outdoor setup and request a larger table if possible!

    Elo S.

    This is an outdoor dining restaurant. The ambiance is really nice. They serve mix of Middle Eastern food. Portions are smaller compared to the other similar restaurants. Food tastes good and they have a variety of desserts too. Service is good. Our waiter kept checking on us. He was pleasant and friendly. They also have Hookah. It is a really cozy and nice restaurant. I highly recommend it for a weekend dinner spot.

    Combo Beef and Chicken Lula Plate
    Raina P.

    The food is good here and I love the portions! I've been here about 5 or 6 times and I normally order the same things. The drinks are good, and the service is usually pretty good. It's a vibe and super cute inside. It's perfect for a lunch date or a dinner date. Also love that they have live musician performances. The filet plate & shrimp is good as well! Garlic sauce and red sauce is a perfect touch

    House Pita
    Alexis S.

    Big fan. Some of the best seasoned chicken breast I've had maybe ever at a Mediterranean place. Loved the zataar labne, falafel, cheese boreg also. Their house made pita is fantastic. Great service, super cute place, and even good live music on a Sunday (and usually I think music is annoying while I'm trying to talk to people). Suggested Improvements: $6 for an iced tea is unnecessary. Still not sure why we were brought two bottles of water to pay for when we just wanted tap water. The pita that comes with the dishes is store bought and should be house made. Chicken breast kebab is nearly $30 for a single skewer with five small pieces and a ton of rice.

    Chicken Combo Chicken Plate
    Ashley H.

    This place was so cute! We sat on the patio in a booth and it was so nice!! The food was also delicious. We got a hummus and my friend and I shared this. Chicken breast was better than the chicken Lula for sure! Rice was very flavorful too. Would dine here again! The service was also very quick and friendly!

    Combo Beef and Chicken Lula Plate
    Michelle B.

    This is an outdoor restaurant with a roof cover so please dress accordingly! They do have space heaters but I always need an extra jacket even with those. They offer hookah that I didn't spot on the menu so if you have sensitive lungs be aware as other tables near you can be smoking. Parking can be done via paid metered parking on Ventura OR if you come after 5 pm or on a holiday or a Sunday in the nearby Wells Fargo parking lot. Our waitress was kind and lovely and told us on weekends from 8:30-10 they have belly dancers perform! but recommended making a reservation during these times to guarantee seating. The portions are large (we took 1/2 home each) and fresh. I will absolutely be returning and likely during said belly dancing performances. LA sunset - 4/5, I loved the combo of vodka : cucumber : mint though it was not a strong drink Ras Kebbel (Ishli Kofta) 5/5, well seasoned tasty beef stuffed inside that pairs beautifully with lemon juice drizzled on top but the shell is a little hard and thereby challenging to bite through Combo beef and chicken lulas 4.5/5 This comes with a mildly spicy sauce as well as a garlic sauce. The spice especially paired well with the chicken Lula. The rice was seasoned and this plate comes with a baked tomato. Chicken shawarma 5/5, my mom got this, noted it comes with pickled radishes, onions, and pickles. The shawarma was well seasoned and soft and melted in your mouth. The paired rice was well cooked and seasoned well.

    We went here for a birthday dinner and we had reservations. Right away we got sat in our table which was so beautiful a comfy outdoor setting with a bunch of lights. They also had live music playing and a performer dancing. The food was very yummy the hummus was our favorite it tasted so fresh. The fries were also great. The plates are nice and big and we all shared our food. Our waiter was extremely kind as well as all the staff who checked on us. 10/10 will come again and I would recommend it's such a cute and cozy spot!!!

    French Napoleon
    Sharifa B.

    If you arrive after 5pm park next door in the Wells Fargo parking lot. The garage closes at 10:30 on weekdays at least so you will have to move your car. The ambiance is romantic with minimal elegant decor. Our server Elle was warm and very helpful the entire night. I ordered the lamb chops which were good but I would have enjoyed my entree more if it was hotter. We were celebrating my birthday so ended the meal with the French Napoleon. I think it's my new favorite dessert, the texture is perfect. Light and delicious!

    Rija K.

    One star for the kababs being tasty otherwise everything else was LACKING ESP SERVICE. Lahmajaan was served cold. Quantity of rice was wayy too much for no reason and I felt like they should've served half amount of rice with maybe half amount of salad so I even asked the server TWICE if I could just pay for a side of salad and he refused saying the owner has strict rules and he can't give me a small salad and I said you have salad on the menu just give me half the portion and charge me half the price and he goes sorry no the owner has strict rules?? I'm sorry but what kind of owner has such strict rules that can't be bent for the customers you are serving?! And rules over SALAD like wtf?? I've worked in customer service and I've bent over backwards to make my customers happy and this restaurant lacks that customer priority. Owner should go back to school to learn how to treat his customers. Also, knafeh was GROSS. look at the photo it's like potato stuffed knafeh wasn't even cheese. Also, silverware just had fork and knife? You should have option of both fork and spoon smh.

    Ani A.

    Great service, great food, great cocktails, and amazing ambience. My favorite is the kibbeh naye chi-kofta. I am super picky and love it! The fattoush is also fresh, crispy and full of flavor. I usually do the combo chicken and beef plate, with a side of a skinny margarita. The knafeh dessert is also a must!

    French Napoleon
    Brandye K.

    Randomly pick this place just because of the location and where my friends and I normally meet. It was such a pleasant surprise. The ambience is perfect. It was kind of chilly. The heaters were on your kind of outside. There's twinkly lights everywhere. It was great. The food was also fantastic. We shared the sampler with the dips and pita, and then we all really enjoyed our entrées. . I had the beef combo plate and the filet mignon and even the Lula were cooked to perfection. My friends had the vegetable and the chicken Shawarma and they loved it.. We felt compelled to order dessert, even though we don't normally order dessert, the Napoleon suggested by our waiter and we got it delicious. Kavi was our server and he was so terrific. He was patient. He was knowledgeable. He gave us a suggestions and just overall seems like a really kind person. The restaurant managers name is Joey. We let him know his team member and he's pretty great himself.. Highly recommend in general, and definitely a great option for date night or special dinner . Was told they have belly dancers and live on the weekends and reservations are encouraged. I would give this place 10 out of 10 if I could.!

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    I love those place so much for its cozy family vibe, Staff is friendly nice and accommodating Food is also so good i didn't get to take pictures we ate it right away Good thing they have pre sit menus for more than one option ! And u can do individual orders if u wish too We love the ambience and the music and the fireplace. Side note : they dont serve hooka anymore "yes its unfortunate, but it still worth it for every thing else ! We need to support local restaurants as its so sad watching a place like this not packed on Sunday night. We were 5 people and we had plenty of food for 320!

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    Ask the Community - Olive & Grill

    Is there a parking lot?

    Yes it is a building in the back!

    Is the dining area air conditioned?

    No it is all open aire seating

    Is there entertainment every night of the week or only weekends?

    I was there on a week night till about 9 o'clock and there was no entertainment.

    Is this open for seating yet voice-mail says until end of Sep?

    This place is now open for dine-in! They have an outside patio. I don't believe they have any indoor seating.

    Are you open for dine in?

    Not yet, possibly in the next 2 weeks. As soon as we do so it will be updated on http://oliveandgrill.com

    Your place is beautiful food awesome are you gonna take care of your parking problem? You need valet or signs stating parking closes @ 11.

    Sorry for the late reply yes we currently do have valet is located in the front of the restaurant

    Can someone take a picture of the menu showing ALL the entrees please?

    Yes! Posted some pictures on my review

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    Black Market Liquor Bar - Lobster Rolls

    Black Market Liquor Bar

    4.1(2k reviews)
    0.5 miStudio City
    $$

    Rare date night out with my better half on a Saturday night. Spot was hopping but we were sat…read moreright on time for our reservation. Service was immediate and excellent. Actress sitting to our left, producers to our right, but the real stars were on our plates on the table. We highly recommend the Brussels sprouts and the Cauliflower. The Hamachi was delicious, Trout almandine was service on garlic toast - very good. Quail eggs were good, but tiny, as quail eggs are supposed to be, but next time I would try the Oysters on the half shell. Place is very noisy, but we had no issues talking to each other, and didn't feel like the people next to us in the "business" were overhearing our conversation. We will be back.

    Everything tasted great. Some portions are small but it's tapas style. Had a 30 minute wait…read moreestimated, was maybe like 35-40 min wait. Recommend probably skipping high top table since the tables look more comfortable if that isn't too much of a wait difference. Ambiance / lighting is very nice, recommend inside. Corn Ravioli - very nice, sweet, not even a super big fan of corn flavored things although I think they are nice in asian snacks that I often see (usually Korean or Japanese). Similar parallel if that makes sense. Hamachi was recommended, 10/10, very flavorful, intense mixture of things, would order. Meatballs were solid, saw they were recommended. Not the mind blowing but a good substantive item compared to the rest.

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    Firefly - Patio & Cabana

    Firefly

    4.0(3.7k reviews)
    0.7 miStudio City
    $$$
    Romantic vibe
    Outdoor seating

    Awesome food, awesome service. Chris was a great server. Was on point, friendly and generous. Would…read morerecommend to everybody who likes BBQ, burgers or ice cold brewskis.

    What an absolutely wonderful evening. It all started with the great customer service on the phone…read morewhen I called to make the reservation. Once we arrived the interior had a relaxed, easygoing vibe, modern but cozy, with stylish design touches that made the whole space feel welcoming and unhurried. Even the waiting area with it's low lit seating surrounded by book cases was really cool. My wife, my sister and I had a wonderful table near the fireplace in the center of the dining area. Nearby were draped booths that would be perfect for a more romantic evening. Our server was, Haley...she was incredible. Very personable, helpful and extremely professional. You'll be in good hands if you're lucky enough to get her! Then the food...Wow. My wife and my sister got the filet migons, watching my wife's euphoric reaction of taking her fist bite made my evening! Omg...thankfully, my wife let me try garlic fries that came with the filets, and they were the best I ever had! I got the Langostino Fettuccine...outstanding. You have to dig a little spicy, which I do...but the vodka cream sauce is the real highlight of this dish. For deserts we got the apple cobbler, the creme brulee and sticky toffee cake. All three were fantastic. But I preferred the cobbler and the toffee cake the most. We didn't get the Le Petit Gateau, their chocolate cake...but we decided to get one to go! HA...it's unbelievably rich and pretty tall and big. It's topped with candied wild cheries...it's two days later and we're still eating this yummy treat. All in all...I would recommend this for any occasion...wether you're looking for just a night out with solid service and great food, to a romantic evening. We got there around 6...but later on there was live music with these two gentlemen on guitars that really played perfect atmosphere music. You can't go wrong with a night out at Firefly!

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    Verse - Hokkaido Milk Buns.. Brown Butter, Sesame Seeds, Murray River Salt

    Verse

    4.6(868 reviews)
    2.1 miToluca Lake
    Romantic vibe
    Fine dining

    Apparently, this place has been around for years?! How have I not been here before?!…read more Well, I'm glad I finally came by. The vibe is fun, grown, classy, and romantic. It's rather intimate, and much smaller on the inside than I expected. We sat at the bar, on the opposite end from the live band, but we could still hear the music just fine. The place settings, the decor, dimmed lights, and the seats are all quite appealing and quaint. The two standouts from our meal: the Yellowtail Crudo (with a provocative pink sauce) and the Pork Belly Risotto (immaculate - every single bite hit perfectly). The outside is subtle - you may miss Verse if you're not looking for it. There is some seating outside on the sidewalk where you can order drinks before you're seated. Honestly, I didn't notice any "stars" when I came by, but I likely don't know who to look for or what celebrities look like "in the wild." Street parking is readily available up and down the street, but they also offer valet.

    Loved it here! Service was soooo attentive and the ambiance was so nicely set up, especially with…read morethe live music playing. We ordered whiskey sours and raspberry beret drinks which were so delicious we had about 4 rounds!!! As for food, we ordered the milk buns, croquettes, the lamb pasta and the crushed potato's and they were all so delicious. 11/10!

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    Verse - Hokkaido Milk Buns.. Brown Butter, Sesame Seeds, Murray River Salt

    Hokkaido Milk Buns.. Brown Butter, Sesame Seeds, Murray River Salt

    Verse - MALAMENTE                                                                             
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    The Green Room - Cocktail lounge hidden inside Castaway with stunning views

    The Green Room

    4.6(683 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$$

    We really enjoyed our Friday evening here! It's a beautiful bar/restaurant with quite the view of…read morethe surrounding area; the decor is open and upscale and it's great! The service was friendly and pleasant and prompt, and our food and wine were great. Absolutely will recommend and return!

    The appeal of this place is not offset by the negatives…read more It's really marketed as more of an exclusive experience. Kind of like a speakeasy. The service is a one out of five for sure. We had two separate servers because one went home during the middle of our dinner and both were equally horrible. Not even exaggerating when I say we waited at least 15 minutes after we asked for the check and there were probably only 10 tables in the entire restaurant. And we had to call her back over to ask for a second time. SMH. The food although flavorful was so ridiculously priced it was not even funny. I got a "ribeye ". Was literally eight thin slices of steak, like 1" x 1" size for $42! No, I will not be coming back here for so many reasons. The view is great. Castaways is definitely not what it used to be in the way of quality but at least you get more and you get the view. But definitely not worth it going to this place. It was quite a frustrating evening. Also, if you do decide to go here, just bring a coat when it's a little bit cooler in the evenings cause it does get cold up here and getting the staff to manage the heaters correctly is a whole other frustration. Oh, and valet is your only option for parking up here. It's kind of crazy because a few years ago you could just go park in the lot or the garage that's available there but now they're charging you $11 and it's chaos. I will say that the view up here is great though so if you're willing to forgo all of that for a view for like a one time date or something like that, it might be worth it

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