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I love this place for its kindness and quality food. Hospitality is top notch and so is the food. Incredible service with a smile. Hummus was creamy and delicious without being overly done. Baba ganoush has a zing and I could easily eat the whole container. The only thing missing from the menu is crazy fries. I'd love to have crispy fries loaded with everything on top. Parking is easy, in the strip center next to Herbert's. read more

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I stopped here after a hair appointment because I noticed this place and a cookie place next door: perfect! I ordered the chicken and beef shawarma wraps with fries and pita chips. The one with pita chips came with fries but I didn't know til I got home. Also when I ordered I had to get all the sauces on the side; they got confused. No biggie. The food took a bit, but it's because everything is made fresh. The wraps were delicious and modestly priced. I didn't like the fries, but if you like seasoned wedge cut, their fries are for you. Each wrap also came with a lil salad and a little cup of hummus. It's a good deal and tasty. Going into the rotation for sure! read more

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This neighborhood place has a nice simple menu and always fresh and served with a smile. The owner will sometimes treat you to his special Turkish tea. I've hasd many of their items and haven't been disappointed read more

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Shares a parking with other businesses. small cozy. comfy. I can see why people would want to order catering, they definitely have your food out fast, and they also cut it up so it's more bite size. I enjoyed my meal! staff was also super friendly as well. The chicken and beef shawarma were both good, I could definitely come back! good lunch spot for those in the area.! read more

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Yummy strikes again! Heart-warming, taste-bud satisfying meals remind me of a lovingly-cooked meal from a Mediterranean home. Chicken kabob was delicious, as were all the tasty sides. The owner has a warm smile and kindly attends to all patrons, always with a warm spot of tea! My go-to for delicious weekday fast meal! read more

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Has amazing food and amazing service! It's the perfect place to go when I need some comfort food.

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I can see why this spot is so high rated! Went for a late dinner with my boyfriend and was happily surprised. Ordered the lamb shawarma and the lamb platter to go with grape leaves. We got offered the Turkish tea before we left with some pastry and it was DELICIOUS especially in a cold night. Everything was hot and fresh tasting as well. Will definitely return! read more

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In the midst of planning a work holiday party, we weren't quite sure what to order for catering. A friend of mine kept seeing this restaurant pop up on the Memorial FB page as a must try and so we decided to give it a go! We stopped in for lunch one day and got the chicken and lamb shawarmas which came with a side of fries and some hummus. As we waited for our food, I could tell that this was a family owned business and I believe the whole family was in there working! We had a little bit of a wait bc we came in behind a large group, which I knew that meant it had to be good, but the owner and I believe his daughter were so sweet, and apologized for the wait! The wait was worth it! The food was so delicious and well flavored. I loved my chicken shawarma and the sauce they had on there with the pickles! The fries were seasoned and nicely crisp, and the hummus had a smooth texture to it. I personally love a red bell pepper hummus, so I'd love if they could offer more flavors in the future. My friend also let me try her lamb and it was delicious as well, thinly shaven meat and it just melted in my mouth! We decided that this would be the place we'd use for our catering. The owner was so helpful and gracious! We ordered for 30 people so he made recommendations on what to get, we went with the chicken, beef and lamb shawarma and falafel as well with a salad and hummus with pita! There was a lot of food and everyone really enjoyed it. The food was packed in time for our pickup and just hearing how grateful the owner was just made our day and our tummies!! read more

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Went to Olive branch. Friendly staff. Excellent food. Me, wife, daughter and 3 granddaughters ate across the menu. Everybody loved everything. EXCEPTIONAL! read more

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Great food, great service. Had the beef swarma wrap and was awesome. I even walked in 20min early not realizing they didn't open at 10 and the owner let me sit while he made me the swarma early. Ill be back for sure. read more

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This was my first time trying a shawarma and OMG. My husband and I are OBSESSED. I order the chicken shawarma with fries, and my husband orders the beef with fries. We have been here 3 times this week. We haven't dined in but the folks there are super kind and accommodating. The place is small but cozy. Can't wait to dine in sometime and try other dishes. I don't have a photo because each time I devour ts but photo coming soon. read more

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Food was amazing, service was friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere was light... I tried the Lamb Gyro first and have moved down there 5,5, 5 Menu 5 Wraps, 5 Platters, 5 salads... read more

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Everything tasted great! I ordered take out with DoorDash. The food was prepared on time and properly. Big fan of the lamb kabab and grilled chicken kabab. read more

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Reisa O.

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Quiet Mediterranean cafe. Dropped by during lunch hour and received quick efficient service. While I got my meal as take out, the meals coming out of the kitchen were well presented with amazing aromas filling the cafe. The lentil soup was smooth and well seasoned. The chicken was juicy and the hummus was creamy. Definitely recommend. read more

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Food was fresh & delicious! I was going to another lunch place & decided to give Olive Branch a try. The staff was super nice & the food outstanding!! 10/10 highly recommend!!! read more

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Liam C.

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5 stars!! Really delicious food and super friendly staff. Left feeling super stuffed. A must visit if you like Mediterranean food! read more

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Really good chicken shawarma and presentation. It's small but it's family owned and you can tell they happy to serve. read more

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Stacey G.

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Really nice local little restaurant. The lamb was superbly cooked!! The gyro sandwich was so full of flavor. Rice was really nicely cooked! The staff is really lovely and we ended the meal with a beautiful cup of tea. Will be back. Everything looked and tasted good! read more

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Delicious! Came for a late lunch and left delighted. Tried the chicken kebab platter and it was delicious. Love the salads and pickled sides! I see they also do catering/family trays. Ordering for my next get together! read more

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I felt like I was having an authentic dining experience. The server/chef/owner brought out tea after we sat down. After looking over the menu we went up to the counter and ordered. The food came out hot and delicious. The meats were well seasoned and ideal cooked. The pita was thin and warm. The hummus was flavorful and the helpings were sufficient for the price. The service was attentive and friendly. A smile goes a long way. The selling lot can get fill as it shares it with other restaurants and retail stores in this strip mall. The restaurant was clean and well kept. It felt inviting and felt like an authentic cafe. I liked it and would go back again. read more

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This is my favorite Mediterranean restaurant in town. All the food is cooked perfectly and has wonderful flavors. I particularly enjoy the falafel and lamb dishes. The baklava is also perfect and not overly sweet -- a light, tasty dessert. The owner is also super friendly and attentive to his customers. read more

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I got the lamb platter. Everything on it was incredibly tasty. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area!

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I enjoyed a lovely late lunch at The Olive Branch. It's on Diary Ashford, right next to Hebert's. The owner cooks everything fresh, the presentation is beautiful, and the food is even better. I asked him what he would make himself if he were making lunch. He brought me the chicken shwarma wrap. I asked for a small side salad instead of the French fries. He brought me out complementary falafels to try and a little dessert of baklava. The meal came with complementary Turkish tea, and it was lovely. Please share this post & let's support our local small businesses. God Bless. read more

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Thank you Olive Branch! This is the Mediterranean restaurant that I have been looking for since Niko Niko expanded and opened new locations so many years ago. We had gyros, chicken schwarma, grape leaves, falafel and the hummus. Everything was delicious! Beautiful presentation. The kids loved it. read more

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I took a chance and ordered from the new restaurant, Olive Branch for an executive luncheon for about 20ppl....and wow! Customer service was fantastic. The man I spoke to, I assume was the owner, was super kind, very helpful in picking the menu. Everyone was asking where the food was catered from and no one spoke during lunch because they were so busy eating lol! That says a lot! My husband said it was flavorful and delicious and approves putting Olive branch on our list to cater from for future luncheons! Check this place out! It's a much needed restaurant in the area! read more

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Great atmosphere. Friendly staff and delicious food. What more can you ask for... it is hard to find authentic shawarma that is not americanized. You will find it here. read more

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Hands down best service I've ever had! The food was very good as well. Prices were not too bad either for the amount of food you get. I would recommend the chicken shawarma and hummus with chips. read more

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The best Beef/Chicken shawrma we have ever had in houston! Falafel had such a great taste that we couldn't have enough! read more

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A must try! The food was amazing, never had such flavor from a Mediterranean restaurant. The person in the front was very nice, they frequently checked on the table. Restaurant is clean. Highly recommend! read more

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Took family. Great food. Super friendly. Something for everyone. Delicious grape leaves. Salads fresh and lots of add ins. Great dressing.

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Scott C.

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There's inadequate seating. There is no table service. I don't know if they have decent food or not. I walked out and went to the Thai place next door. At least they have tables and waiters. read more

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Great little gem tucked into a strip shopping center across from Stratford HS. Great food and friendly service. I had a yummy falafel wrap and it came with fries. Everything was cooked up fresh and prepared by the owner. My sister had a gyro salad that was generously proportioned and she said it was delicious. We were served a cup of hot tea while we waited for our food to come up. Give this place a try. read more

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Went again and just as delicious!! The chef/ lender added some of the falafel this time to our order and so good! Highly recommend you check this place out! read more

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I noticed when this place opened, but it took me a while to finally try it. Today was that day. I ordered the Grilled Lamb Kebab platter. I did it as a pick up order during lunch and they had it ready FAST. The first thing I noticed was how sweet and kind they were inside. Not always important with food, but it helps me want to support a place or not. I brought it home and shared it with my husband. We were both very impressed. Everything was so flavorful and fresh tasting. We finished it pretty quickly and defintely want to go back. The lamb was so tasty and cooked well. 5 Stars to you Olive Branch!!! We will def be back. read more

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Stopped by just to check the place out, did a to go order of a Greek salad (loved the radish in it), humus, and baklava. Had a cup of Turkish tea while waiting. Food was ready before finishing my tea, very punctual and polite service. Very satisfied, everything was delicious. I believe the owner or manager served us, he was very kind and hospitable. Definitely will return. read more

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So happy we finally tried Olive Branch! I heard it was good but that's an understatement. The service and food were all fantastic. The hummus is amazing and you can tell the olive oil is high quality. It came with the best pita chips I've ever had in my life. Shwarmas are fantastic and come on a board beautifully presented. We also got to try the babaganoush and Turkish tea. 10/10 all around. Olive Branch is our new go to restaurant!! read more

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Was salty as hell , and the falafel was not good ! Disappointed, definitely would not try their food ever again .

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Amazingly good food and very kind staff. Chicken Kabobs and Greek Salad were top-notch. The Turkish Tea was delightful. Not a fancy place... just a neighborhood hole-in-the-wall with excellent food. read more

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Food was sooo good, great falafel and gyro. Nice people and fast service. When I e visit again will definitely come again.

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Food and the service was amazing. I came with my mom and she is a foodie but it takes a bit for her to say that something is phenomenal. The entire time we were eating she kept saying how good the food was. We both got the beef kofta kabob wrap, lentil soup, and baklava read more

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1019 S Dairy Ashford Rd
Ste B
Houston, TX 77077
Energy Corridor
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(832) 351-2888
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What time does Olive Branch open?

Olive Branch opens at 10:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Olive Branch close?

Olive Branch closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Olive Branch closes at 6:00 PM on Saturday.Olive Branch is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 10:30 AM - 8:00 PMSat 10:30 AM - 6:00 PMSun Closed

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Does Olive Branch serve alcohol?

Yes, Olive Branch serves alcohol.

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Does Olive Branch allow dogs?

Yes, Olive Branch allows dogs.

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Does Olive Branch have parking?

Yes, Olive Branch has parking options.

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Does Olive Branch have free WiFi?

Yes, Olive Branch has free WiFi.

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The first time I had Maryz years ago everything tasted frozen so I never went back…read more A friend was here the other day and assured me the food is fresh, no frozen, so I gave them another try. I had Dolma and octopus and both were AMAZING!! The two apps and a house glass of wine came to $30. Service was non existent. I ordered at the counter and no one ever actually came to our table, but, it's a hookah spot. So no one really wants constant interruption. I'll be back!

I've been frequenting Mary'z lately because my boyfriend is obsessed with it, and honestly, I'm not…read moremad about it. I love Mediterranean food - it feels like a healthier option, but still super satisfying. The place itself is casual but has a nice enough atmosphere that it feels like a little treat every time we go. There's a big front patio where you can smoke hookah, and it's always buzzing with people. I've even noticed a lot of people working on their laptops out there. The whole vibe is just really chill. We have our go to order: hot green tea with honey. Idk why I love it so much but I swear it just hits different here. Maybe it's the cute little pot they serve it in. For food, we usually start with an appetizer and split the mixed shawarma plate. This last time we shared a Greek salad as an appetizer. Fresh and delicious as always. One of our sides was the baba ghanoush, which was incredible. Dont get me started on the pita it comes with....Warm, soft, and fresh. It takes everything in me not to demolish the whole basket. For our other side, we always get the potatoes. They're perfectly seasoned with a slight sweetness and a little kick. Hands down my favorite side dish here! The portions are generous too. For me and my boyfriend (who can definitely eat), splitting this is always enough to fill us up. I also have to shout out the service because it's consistently great. Even when it's packed and there's just one waiter, everything flows smoothly. Safe to say we'll keep coming back!

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Pasha

4.2(433 reviews)

12.4 mi•West University

Met friends at Pasha today and it had been about 15 years since I last went. Was pleased that…read morenothing had changed--consistently great tasting food, friendly service and a very comfortable setting where it's easy to talk. Had the lunch combo which is a good deal as the portions are generous which make me happy :-) I will not be letting another 16 years pass before visiting Pasha again! Looking forward to having dinner there very soon.

I was famished coming off of a flight as I headed into this homey Turkish restaurant, tables all…read moredecked out in white tablecloths. Only one other table was occupied, and someone who seemed to be the owner warmly greeted my group of 5 with some menus and an offer for Turkish coffee and tea. The lunch special is quite generous, and includes a wide array of starters and entrees. With 5 people, we tried 5 different appetizers and 5 different entrees and got a good sampling of their menu. The chicken shish kebab, falafel, lamb kebab, and menemen were all well seasoned and paired nicely with the many dishes of rice, salad, and flatbread they all came with. The lentil soup was also delicious. I was with my parents, who really only have a desire to eat East and Southeast Asian food, but they still enjoyed our meal here, which is saying a lot.

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Istanbul Grill

4.1(721 reviews)

12.3 mi•West University

Sadly they are closing in 48 hours but I had to leave my last post for the most delicious Turkish…read morecuisine that I have been enjoying since 2005. The bread, pide, lamacun are unmatched. Thank you Istanbul grill for all the wonderful memories!! Wishing them the best and hoping they re-open in another location!!! PS: Rice village landlords--you lost a real one. Only if you cared about the true Houston gems rather than being money hungry. Good going.

Rice is expanding its facilities forcing the closure of this restaurant and other businesses. So I…read morewill just post some photos of the excellent cuisine here.

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James T. K.

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1 year ago

I had the chicken kabab plate she had the lamb plate. We both were pleased with the food and pleasantness of the employees. Humas was good. They gave us hot tea at the end of the meal, very nice. Very casual place - shorts and T-shirts with sandals would be fine. We will be going back to spend some more money. :) Parking is tight. read more

Vanessa M.

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11 days ago

Very friendly business. Falafel Wrap was delicious and would recommend. Fries were crispy and it comes with a side of hummus that compliments the texture of the fries and the wrap. We also tried the Turkish tea, and would recommend to anyone who loves a savory tea! read more

Joy H.

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3

1 month ago

Amazing food, atmosphere and ambience! The service is incredible. We brought our daughter and granddaughters and they all said this is their favorite restaurant. We will definitely be back every time we come to the city. read more

Sam S.

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2 years ago

Amazing food! Delicious shawarma with the garlic sauce was amazing. I will definitely be a repeat customer also love their fresh salad and awsome fries. I highly recommend. read more

Hanan V.

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3 months ago

Service was 10/10! so sweet and even have me baklava dessert and tea while waiting for my To- go order ! definitely coming back . so happy to stumble into this place ! read more

Chris H.

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2 years ago

Excellent Lamb Kabob, Chicken Kabob, Baba Ghanoush and the best Falafel I have ever had. Fresh food, Friendly Service and clean. A must try. read more

Laurie C.

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2 years ago

We tried a little bit of everything, and it was all delicious! - best falafel ever!! Definitely will go back! A must-try!

Robyn B.

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8 days ago

Delicious food and friendly staff! The kebab plate is a favorite, hefty portion, and the French fries are a crowd favorite

Rappy0 D.

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5 months ago

I don't usually finish my plate but I honestly ate all of it. Definitely going to dine there again.

Wqas K.

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8 months ago

Chicken shawarma it s so good and lamb kabab plate is delicious good service price is decent

Elizabeth S.

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1 year ago

Great food at a great price! Service is fantastic, space is clean, and the food is fresh.

Beth A.

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4 months ago

Great food. Friendly service. A nice cup of Turkish tea while you wait for your order.

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