Best stuffed grape leaves in town hands down!!! Don't question it!! Do yourself a favor and go get an order and dip em in some hummus! Satisfaction guaranteed....at least that's a Bet I'd place there if books were open on it, lol read more

Always consistent and friendly service. The Mediterranean cuisine is wonderful. Gyro sandwich and plates are delicious. Everything is Delish! The Franks Philly is a surprise! So good! read more

Since this place opened I have been coming here for a local hit of Greek/Mediterranean food. Nowadays I don't get here as often because we have moved to the Downtown area, but last night wife said, "let's go to Olive Branch"...and I'm like, yeah, it's worth the drive ITs a fairly small little family run restaurant with a great outdoor patio for eating this time of year. For a Wednesday night, they were cranking. The owner, a really nice friendly woman, was there running around and greeting everyone with a smile when you come in. I had my usual..the gyro salad. Fresh lettuce, tomato , onion, feta cheese and green pepper topped with an enormous amount of delicious gyro meat. At your table is a homemade salad dressing of oil, vinegar and a lot of herbs which is the perfect topper. There was not a bite left to be had when I was done. Wife made her own little platter of a couple falafel, some hummus, Peppercini, olives and of course pita. The hummus is so fresh and creamy you can tell its home made. The falafel was nice and well done with a crispy outside and soft center. I could eat this stuff all day long. The service is always friendly and helpful. And yeah you can go to Taziki and Zoe's but this is local, homemade, fresh and they can't do enough to help you. It's worth the trip to find this place and enjoy a solid good Mediterranean meal. read more

Olive Branch - Great patio dining - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

We had not been to Olive Branch since the Pandemic began. Our first experience was tremendous - out of this world and easily five stars. We tried it a week later and it was, surprisingly, "meh." So - we went there last week and it was, once again, meh. The waitress recommended the stuffed squash. It was rather bland, mostly rice, and I don't recommend it, especially for $20.99. There was hardly any chopped sirloin and you can't expect rice and squash to define the taste profile. The waitress also recommended the Philly cheese steak sandwich. Again - bland and not very exciting. The best thing about the meal was the frozen French fries. The mint tea - ok not great. The stuffed grape leaf - decent. The hummus - watery. The Greek salad - dressing not tasty! Also rather bland. Our friends love it but we didn't. read more

The food is always great, plenty to eat with well balanced flavors. There is something for everyone. I am a big fan of the stuffed grape leafs. Parking is a plus here read more

There is nothing bad I can say about this place. It hs a dive restaurant feel to it, cool deck, great service and OUTSTANDING food!! Fresh and made to order, the plates (or Pyrex) were filled up with goodness! It has a real homey feel to it. I ordered the beef kabobs entree. The beef chunks were huge and the vegetables were seasoned and grilled perfectly. It came with a big salad, rice, Some random fruit, and pita with hummus. I cleaned it out. My wife had the philly gyro and she was raving about it. It looked really cheesy and and filled up with meat. Can't wait to go back. read more

Olive Branch - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Excellent Food! Love the Sampler Platter with the Dips, Falafel, and Veggies! My Favorite dinner is the Gyro Platter with Tabouli salad. Best place for Mediterranean in town. read more

I've been on the search for fantastic Greek food since moving to Birmingham and Olive Branch gave me "my fix." We went for a late lunch on a weekday, were quickly seated, and promptly served. The lunch special can't be beat. For less than $9, you get your choice of protein (gyro, chicken, kafta or falafel), rice, pita, hummus, and choice of Greek salad or tabbouleh. I'm an avid fan of gyro, so that was my choice. It was tender and flavorful, as was the rice and hummus. The pita and Greek salad were flavorful and fresh. Plus, the house made Greek dressing was the perfect touch for the salad. The servings were enormous and made for a great to-go plate (which made for some pretty amazing left overs). I was full, so had no room for desert, but I must admit I took a pistachio baklava to go....dee lish! I truly enjoyed our service from Kara (prompt, attentive, friendly, and engaging). She made it a lovely experience and left me wanting to return. Regarding environment, it's no frills, but when I'm looking for authentic, reasonably priced Greek food in Birmingham, Olive Branch it is. read more

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Love this restaurant.. have been so many times and delicious always! Fresh, authentic Mediterranean food Locally owned p read more

I had high expectations but the food was mediocre at best. I love mediterranean food but the meat just was too dry. There wasn't much flavor to it. The service was so-so. I just think Birmingham now has better options. I don't think I'd go back. read more

Olive Branch - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Delicious food and wonderful service. If you haven't tried the Steak in a Sac be sure not to miss this one!

I'm wondering how we have lived in Birmingham so long and not been here until this past weekend! It was only by chance that we went - we were getting sorbet with our little girl at Doodles and my husband smelled the food from here and wanted to pick up a couple things to have for dinner that night. I sure am glad that he did! He picked up the falafel plate, a side of lamb gyro meat, and baklava. The falafel plate came with veggies, hummus, and baba ghanoush. The falafel was some of the best I have ever had and the baba ghanoush was fresh and had chunks of eggplant in it. The hummus was also good but a little more watery than I like. The gyro was delicious! Lots of flavor - they have perfected this. I'm not sure I can ever order this anywhere else. Lastly, the baklava. My husband and I have been on the hunt for good baklava in Birmingham and we may have found it on Saturday night here. It was chewy and crunchy with the perfect honey sweetness and nutty flavor. I'd be surprised to find better baklava anywhere in Birmingham - including at the Greek festival! Don't make the mistake we made and wait a long time to come here - swing by soon! You won't be disappointed! read more

I'm from out of town and was looking for a vegan friendly place to go eat. This place is delicious! I had the cauliflower and falafel sandwich. Service was friendly and fast also :-) read more

Olive Branch - Cauliflower Appetizer - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Our server was amazing from start to finish! He didn't miss a beat from bring our drinks, salads and entrees. Our food was hot, fresh and delicious! read more

Portions are huge, even for kids! Chicken gyro was delicious and beef kabob was wonderful. Our server weekend her tail off and was very friendly. We'll definitely be back. read more

We will never eat here again! Recently, a friend asked if we could eat there, and I told him of my experience I had over a year ago where a friend and I had been seated at a small table near the front window; next to us was an empty table that seated four. As we were eating, five women came in, and the hostess took our meals and everything on our table and put them at another table that we did not want to sit at, without even asking us! Just to accommodate this five women so they could put the two tables together. We were not offered any discount nor special consideration for being moved, we were treated very rudely and poorly, and we will not be going back! The level of rudeness and inconsideration was an inexcusable! read more

I keep hoping to find an amazing Mediterranean restaurant, but I just don't think it is going to happen. I ordered the chicken gyro and an appetizer platter. The platter came with hummus, falafel, baba ghanouj, feta and a few other salad things. The gyro was just okay. The falafel was good, and even a little spicy. The best thing was the hummus. Probably the best I have had in Birmingham. Unfortunately, I did not care for the bg at all. I realized when I got home, they gave me the wrong side. But that was ok, since I just munched on the appetizer. The service was friendly, and the food was good enough for me to want to go back and try something different. read more

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Love this family run joint. It is only has big as it has to be, but you can dine outdoors on the deck in nice weather. They have the best falafel I have ever eaten. read more

YUM! Lunch portions big enough to share if not too hungry. Loved the gyro, pita chips not worth it.

This place went about and beyond for us! My friend brought her dog so we had to sit outside and they were kind enough to dry off a table for us and put an umbrella out. (It was raining) and still offered us amazing services! I had their pita burger and it was fantastic! Love this place! Food is amazing fantastic portions; my boyfriend and I usually split one of their plates (yes it's that much food!) come check it out! read more

We love this place! It has quickly become our go-to place for dinner. The food is great and the staff is friendly. It's very authentic Greek food, some of the best stuffed grape leaves I've ever had! I really like the stuffed squash and the chicken kabob with Greek salad entree is my standard order. The tabbouleh is also good but you better like parsley a lot if you get it as your side! You can get wine and beer here as well if you so please! Highly recommend! read more

Good foods but not a good service. I placed to go order many times however, they gave me the wrong sides twice. This should not be a hard task as it is their JOB. I paid for the service? This ruins dinner as I was expecting good meals. Make sure to check to go order before you give them to your customers!! read more

The falafel is great and fresh. Great place perfect for vegetarians. Sad the dolmas had meat, so I didn't try. The tabuleh salad was needing more parsley and some added cracked wheat, however, very tasty. The Greek salad was very good, read more

Sloppy work when ordering in - make sure to double check your order. I handed the food out to the kids based on the sides while I drove to our eating location. By the time we arrived the kids had eaten the food and we discovered that our orders had been switched and the wrong sides had been assigned to the wrong plates, which left me with a very tame chicken gyro with no tomato. I'm not pleased. read more

Hands down one of the best places to eat near The Summit. Cozy little spot in the winter, nice outdoor patio when it's warmer out. The food is by far some of the best Greek I have ever ate. Have been going here for several years, not sure why I did not review sooner. Prices are good, food is in nice portions and the entire staff is super friendly. If you have not been, go. It is fabulous and so worth it. It is a small location, but worth the wait if there is one. They close mid afternoon for a few hours and re open at 5pm. Never a bad meal in at least 8 years! Just a wonderful little place with awesome food. My Favorite is Gyro salad, for lunch or dinner! read more

The Hummus over Chicken was delicious and the gyro sandwich was outstanding! Don't forget to try the Mint Tea!

Best mediterranean food I've ever had. Been going here for years. They hustle their butts off and the food has been consistently the BEST every. Single. Time. Which is after all what matters most read more

If you live Mediterranean food you will love this place. Very tiny but the food was crazy good!! The waitress was very helpful and they all were very friendly!!! You won't be sorry. read more

Best stuffed squash ever! Let me start with the hummus though - I love hummus from just about anywhere, but the hummus at Olive Branch is top notch. It has a bit of a spicy tinge to it. Not sure what that is from, but it is amazing. I ordered the stuffed squash plate that comes with two grape leaves, greek salad, small hummus with pita and rice. The stuffed squash is the reason I keep coming back. I am not even sure if I can order it anywhere else in Birmingham. This plate is enough for two people or two meals in my opinion. The grape leaves are wonderful - just as good as the ones I get at the Lebanese/Middle Eastern food festivals every year. The squash is yellow summer squash with a rice and meat mixture stuff inside of it. I scarfed most of my food down before thinking to take a picture, but I did manage to get one of the squash in case you need a visual. read more

Olive Branch - Stuffed squash! - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I am a snob for Mediterranean cuisine. It is my favorite food to eat. Olive Branch is doing it right. I have been here 5 or so times and I have had a great experience every time! The service has always been great, their lunch specials are a great value, and the setting is super relaxing. They make you feel right at home. Their gyro salad is sooo good. The gyro meat is so tender and flavorful. You will be full when you leave I promise. A+ read more

We started off with the Diamond Special appetizer ~ chicken and grilled gyro over hummus. (Highly recommend) Entree included Kafta Skewer ~ grilled Mediterranean meatballs topped with Swiss Cheese with a side of Greek Salad. Also Stuffed Squash in tomato sauce with stuffed grape leaves with a side of Tabbouleh Salad. All I can say is the food is outstanding and service so friendly! Will be back! read more

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Drive past the 101 chain restaurants in Cahaba Heights to savor some family fare at the Olive Branch. The service here is amazing. I recently rolled into town hungry after a long drive from Atlanta and patiently waited a few moments on their sidewalk while they prepared for a 5 pm opening. After 2 minutes of waiting but still way before their technical opening hour, a kind young man asked if I wanted to place a to go order. I was surprised at this offer but he assured me it was no problem and cheerfully delivered dinner for four people to me before the restaurant moments after the restaurant opened. I haven't even touched on how good and fresh the food is here. It's just as good as the service!!! read more

One of my favorite places to get lunch in town -- authentic Mediterranean food with really fresh ingredients. You can't go wrong with any of the lunch specials and the pita burger is phenomenal as well. The staff is always really friendly as well. read more

Best Greek food in Birmingham. Absolutely delicious and the staff is always nice. They fill up quick so don't be surprised if they're busy when you go. read more

We had kabobs--shrimp, chicken, and lamb. Served with veggies, rice, fruit and Greek salad. So good! Lots of chains around but skip them and come here. Baklava is good. Wine list limited but adequate. Sat outside. Our server, Chris, was very attentive and friendly. Would definitely come back here. One of the best Mediterranean meals we've ever had--and we've had them all over the world. read more

Olive Branch - Oh so good!!! And great prices! Skip the chain restaurants--come here! - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Love this place...moved here from South Florida few months ago. Olive Branch is better than any Mediterranean Restaurant in So Florida.

You want great middle eastern / Mediterranean fare in B'ham, this is the place! Look, I spent most my life in the Detroit area, so middle eastern food is a part of the city. This place took me home! Fascinating how such a small kitchen can kick out great food, but they've mastered it over the 15 years in business. Family business here and the care shows. From the wait staff to Musa the owner (and son of the man that started the business). They make you feel welcome. I had the gyro platter. Great flavor to the meat, and large portions! The homemade hummus with the olive oil top was killer. I sat at the bar and watched the crew work their magic. Well oiled machine. I'm coming back for more. read more

This was the first time eating here for my husband and I. It was suggested by a friend that has been. The waitress was really nice and fast. We got stuffed grape leaves (first time). They were surprisingly good. Very distinct taste. We would get them again. My husband got the gyro special with fries. The sauce was different cause we were expecting the tazaki sauce. It was really good though and the lamb was good as well. I got the gyro lunch special that came with hummus, pitas, and a side- I picked tabouli. I think I'd rather have a small side of that instead of a large portion and have a Greek salad instead. But I just topped a pita off with lamb, hummus, and tabouli with a piece of onion. All together, it was a great lunch. We definitely will be back. read more

Amazing local place, patio when weather is nice. Stuffed squash plate is my favorite! Comes with two stuffed grape leaves, choice of salad (can't go wrong with either one!) and hummus and pita bread. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Great neighborhood place, we love to meet friends there! read more

This is Birmingham's best Mediteranian restaurant by far. All dishes home made. Try the falafel special and the tabbouleh. .The Family operated and welcoming nature of the staff causes usto eat there weekly at least. Try the falafel and the fresh made tabollea This is a tremendously popular local casual place well deserving of its reputation. read more