Can you reach nirvana with a burger? After trying the lamb burger at Olive Pit Grill, I'm convinced you can. Juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly, this burger was absolutely to die for. On a whim, I asked our server what I should pair it with, and he recommended the Hazy Little Thing IPA. I have to give him credit--it was the perfect pairing and took the whole meal to the next level. The service was just as memorable as the food. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely steered us in the right direction with his recommendation. If you're a burger lover, do yourself a favor and order the lamb burger... and don't skip the Hazy Little Thing IPA alongside it. You can thank me later. read more

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A little tricky to find parking on a Friday night. We called ahead to see if we could be added to a waitlist, but we were told that they do not have one. I also noted before that they do not accept reservations either unless it's a larger party. However, the wait only ended up being about ten minutes after we were told fifteen-twenty. We had grilled chicken and steak kabobs and both were great. The rice and fries as well. I also tried the avgolemono soup. It needed more richness but it was still good. Margaritas did not disappoint. The restaurant is nice with indoor and outdoor seating. I'm definitely coming back. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with the food and service here. My husband and I ordered the lamb sausage w/artichoke heart, feta fries, and dolmades. Similar to another yelp user experience, The lamb sausage was sooo dry! It had no taste and was so dry. The feta fries also came lukewarm, feels like someone left it out for a while before serving to us. We reflected our disappointment with our server, he said next time just tell him earlier. 2 mins after we talked to him he gave us our bill, it felt like he was rushing us out. We were looking forward to this place, so this experience was really sad for us read more

The Olive pit is a local favorite when I'm in Brea. Girls shopping day ended with an early dinner here. My favorite is the grilled chicken entree with basmati rice and Mediterranean salad. Ordered a side of hummus for the table. The service was good, food came to the table at a reasonable time, refills were offered. We waiting a bit for the check and to request boxes a while after we were done eating. None the less, we enjoyed our dinner and would definitely come back. read more

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This Greek spot in Orange County has decent Mediterranean cuisine. The dolmades are alright, but the sauce could be better. The spanakopita is mediocre, not remotely as good as what our family makes at home. But the Feta Fries are incredible! That's my best recommendation here! The lamb dishes and various kabobs are also pretty good. The restaurant is in a great location in the heart of downtown Brea, and the service is excellent! But the Olive Pit isn't going to wow you as much as some of the best Greek restaurants in SoCal. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Dolmades - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area indefinitely my favorite Greek restaurant. I have a tendency to always order the same thing. Here my go to is usually the lamb Jairo or the lamb chops but lately I've been trying to try different things. I am happy I chose to do this as I have found items that I have loved that I just hadn't tried. I had this year tuna one day and it was really good. It was perfectly cooked and it had a good sauce but the one item that I was honestly surprised was the half roasted chicken. I tend not to order chicken at restaurants because I am worried that the chicken will be dry, but that was definitely not the case here. The chicken was really good and I will definitely get it again. My boyfriend tried it and he wanted to switch dishes, but I absolutely did not allow him to. The chicken was just very juicy and tender. For the sides, I used to always get hummus, but I didn't know that they had an eggplant dip similar to baba ghanoush. Now that I have tried it, it is my go to. You can really taste a roasted eggplant in there and the texture is similar to hummus. My other go to side are the artichoke hearts because they are so big they are roasted and it's a good portion. Overall this remains to be one of my favorite restaurants in the area and I will be back. read more

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I visited Olive Pit Grill in downtown Brea with two friends because we wanted a healthy meal. The three of us ordered Dolmades, a Margherita pizza, grilled chicken kabobs, and a sirloin steak kabob. Everything was delicious; I especially enjoyed the Dolmades, which I was trying for the first time. For dessert, we had Greek yogurt mixed with nuts and honey, which was a perfect way to finish the meal. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Margarita Flatbread. - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

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This place has changed from my last visit; it is now a sit down restaurant with great atmosphere! Super clean. Outdoor seating is available. Friendly and attentive service I'm sure it gets busy on the weekend.Parking garage is located behind the restaurant. We got our food rather quickly. Everything was delicious. I do prefer the chicken kabobs over the steak kabobs; the chicken was more tender. Definitely coming back! read more

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Although the Olive Pit is in busy Downtown Brea, there's a parking structure right behind the restaurant, so parking is a breeze. They have a very nice patio area as well as spacious and stylish indoor seating. It was a bit windy today, so we chose to sit inside. There are both tables and half table half booth seating, and the booths are very homey and comfortable in that the backs are lined with an assortment of throw pillows. Our server today, Chris, was one of the best servers we've had in a while. He didn't make us feel rushed, checked on us regularly, was very personable, and just had a great sense of humor. My friend ordered the margarita flat bread and thoroughly enjoyed it. The crust was thin and crispy and the toppings were generous without being too heavy to weigh down the crust. I had the lamb gyro wrap and upgraded to feta fries for my side. The feta fries had a very generous amount of cheese and was really good. The lamb and veggies in the wrap were nicely proportioned, but it could have used more of a dressing or spread to tie it together better. It was an enjoyable visit thanks to Chris. The food was filling, so we didn't have room for dessert, but I have my eye on the baklava ice cream when we return! read more

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Love love love this place Always hits the spot! Pictured: - Cranberry Fig Martini & Paloma - Grilled Octopus - Lamb & Shrimp Kebab Plate w/Mediterranean Salad & Grilled Artichokes - Lamb & Steak Kebab Plate w/Rocka Salad & Roasted Mushrooms read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Grilled Octopus. - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

Brought our relatives her for lunch. Short walk from the parking lot to the entrance. Dining area was clean, bright and welcoming. Decor is very modern with nice throw pillows on the bench seatings. My wife and her sister said it was very comfortable. Service was excellent and very helpful and friendly. We shared an appetizer of fried zucchini which was served hot and was delicious. I ordered the sirloin steak plate with basmati rice and fried artichoke hearts. My wife ordered the steak kabob with sides of Mediterranean salad and grilled vegetables. We also ordered a falafel ala carte. Their falafel is soft on the inside and yummy. Our other guests loved their kabob plates and the meals were very filling too. read more

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This is one of my family's favorite places to dine! Food is always delicious and freshly made! This time around, we ordered most of our dishes from the Happy Hour Menu. Service is also excellent! Parking is available in the structure right behind the restaurant. Most of the time you'll have to go up to the second or third levels due to people going to the UFC Gym right next to the Olive Pit. read more

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Located near downtown Brea, this place is great if you're looking for a spot with good ambiance. Initially, they quoted our group 30 minutes for a table, but we ended up getting seated in about 10 minutes. The inside is nice and there's decent amount of seating. Once we got seated, we looked at the menu and we all ordered. The wife and I split the beef kabob as well as the lamb plate. The beef kabob was good and the sides were all good too. The lamb was alright, but my wife liked it. It's a 4/5 stars for me because for the price, it's a tad pricey for what you get. I've had better Mediterranean food for less near where I live. Not a bad choice by any means, but definitely have had better. Worth checking out though if you're in the area! read more

Olive Pit was solid across the board. OCTOPUS: 4/5. So tender and packed with flavor. FETA FRIES: 5/5. Perfectly crispy. SO addictive. FRIED ZUCCHINI: 4/5. Also delicious but didn't hold up as well over time; definitely something you want to eat right away before the moisture takes over. SALMON: The fish was perfectly cooked, but the rice was a bit under and the side Caesar didn't do much for me. Service was great, super friendly and on it. Tons of seating both inside and out, and bonus points for the parking structure right behind the restaurant for easy in, easy out. read more

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Another great experience at one of my local favorites. Thank you Jasmine for the amazing service. We had a few of the happy hour items (flatbread, 2 salads, drinks and fried ravioli). It was very affordable ($40) and we had left overs. The flatbread pizza with the honey was my favorite. Light crust, spicy kick with honey drizzled on top. read more

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Me and my friends were looking at pictures of the food and it looked delicious so we gave it a try. Did not disappoint one bit!! There is a huge parking structure out back so plenty of parking available. You're able to access the restaurant through the patio and it's located right next to a UFC gym. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and the decor is very beautiful. We ordered the calamari, spanakopita (spinach & feta pie), grilled lamb kebab, and grilled chicken entree. The lemon aioli for the calamari was amazing, I couldn't stop eating it. The spanakopita was decent but a little dry in the middle. We ordered medium for the lamb and it was nice and pink, with the perfect chew. The kebabs and entrees come with 2 sides, I definitely recommend their hummus , especially the melitzanosalata (eggplant hummus). Regular hummus was more beany while the melitzanosalata was on the sour side and packed more of a punch. The chicken was a bit dry but had good flavor. Overall, service was amazing and the food was pretty good! Fully enjoyed the meal and would definitely be back to try other dishes and the house made hummus. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Calamari. Spanakopita. - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

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Joined my friend for lunch here and it was packed from about 1-3pm! We shared the calamari and the loaded fries. Calamari was tasty and crispy with the dipping sauce, the fries were a little too soggy for us, it came in a Togo box. I had the ground lamb mossaka which was huge and so flavorful, and my friend had the grilled shrimp plate with mushrooms and tzatziki. We finished with tiramisu, non traditional style, tasted like a tiramisu mousse, they put kanef at the bottom though it wasn't crunchy. And the biscuits on top. It was okay, I probably would opt for something different next time. We sat outside which was comfortable in the booth like seating, the servers were kind and accommodating and they have heaters outside. Also the fig martini is the perfect blend of refreshing and sweet, but not too sweet. read more

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Has anyone tried ordering on the app? I tried just now and saw the nickel and dime fees that were once prevalent during COVID. When you click on the service fee it says "it's to offer the best in class service app" what a joke? Isn't it up to a business to put there best foot forward and do this anyway why would I pay for there ordering app? I almost placed this order and happened to notice it hidden where the tax is at. I clicked on it and on principle alone I stopped and made a different choice on where we would eat today. I reached out and told them about this crap. We all work hard for our money and little things like are such a turn off. I'm not going back there until this is removed. Thank you taking the time to read this. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Hidden fees on the app beware of the nickel and dime scam - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

I could not stop eating!! Everything was fresh and delicious! Came on a Monday for lunch and there was plenty of seating-large dining room. (We sat outside (the chairs were a tad hard to get in and out of and were definitely weather worn.) Service was prompt and friendly. I ordered an entree and you choose your sides.. time to be good, I got a salad and lemon chicken soup...but I missed the boat!! I ended up helping my friends with their rice!! The rice was special!! The salmon was cooked to perfection- soft and flaky. Lemon chicken soup is always a fav...they Mediterranean salad was fresh a light vinegar dressing...beware..the olives in the salad have pits!!!! read more

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Lots of seating and yummy food! Service was good, our waiter was very nice and accommodating. I got a steak plate with tzatziki and basmati rice. The food steak was perfectly cooked medium rare. The tzatziki was very flavorful and paired well with the steak. My friend said she enjoyed the falafel. Overall the food was a 4/5. There is lots of parking in the back structure. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Falafel plate and steak plate - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

Sat outside on a sunny Friday afternoon. Nice space. Service was friendly and prompt. We had drinks and small plates. The margaritas were absolutely delicious-made fresh, not too sweet. Highly recommend the dip trio with cheese, eggplant, and hummus. The pita was soft and fresh. Lamb meatballs were tender and flavorful. Fried ravioli recommended by the waitstaff were cooked perfectly. Spanakopita was delicious and highly recommend the Mediterranean salad. Would absolutely come here again! read more

Was in the area, and this spot caught my eye on Yelp! They have three types of dining areas: main dining room, bar area, and lots of outdoor patio seating on two sides of the restaurant. The patio dining seemed to be a very popular choice! The main dining room was full at the time, but we wanted to sit indoors, so we ended up sitting at a regular table located in the bar area--it did get a bit noisy, but it wasn't too bad. We started off with the Fried Asparagus. It comes served in a mug with a lemon-garlic aioli on the side. I liked that it was crispy, and I enjoyed the flavor of the aioli! For our entrees, I got the Filet of Sole. They give a pretty sizable piece of fish! It comes with Latholemeno sauce and two small bites. There are three different price points for the sides, but it seems like you can choose any two from the list! I opted for roasted mushrooms and stewed green beans with tomato and basil. I enjoyed the mushrooms, but the green beans were just ok. They also give three pieces of pita bread. I also tried some of the Pastitsio, a "Greek Style" lasagna, with stewed feef, tomato, Kefalograviera cheese, bechamel. The presentation on the plate almost looks like a giant burrito! The cheese and bechamel make it extra rich and creamy. I enjoyed this, but I would definitely recommend sharing since it's on the heavier side. Plenty of parking in the nearby parking structure. read more

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Happiest hour is always happy hour! Olive pit is hands down a great spot for any meal and always my go to when I take friends to a spot when they're craving the cuisine. Ordered the trio of dips with pita bread, feta fries, and fried zucchini! Great shareable with a little mid day drink to pair well! Service was lovely and very efficient! Ended the evening with tiramisu. Different than your "traditional" tiramisu but still yummy! read more

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I like to have Mediterranean food once in a while. Hubby isn't a fan of this type of food though. Decided to order delivery from this place on a Friday night. We have tried half chicken with tabbouleh and dolma, chicken rice soup and side of hummus with pita breads. Everything was so comforting and flavorful. I especially liked the tabbouleh. I will definitely order deliveries from this place again! read more

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Came by here for a late dinner around 9:00 after the gym since it's right next door. The menu has quite a few options so it was hard to decide, but ended up with the lamb kabob with artichoke hearts and fries, and the grilled octopus. The lamb kabob was okay, kind of chewy and a bit hard to eat but it did come with grilled veggies on the skewer. The fries were good, some were a little hard but came with a large portion. By far my favorite items were the artichoke heart and the octopus. The artichokes were fried and crispy on the outside but soft in the middle, and the octopus was also very tender and came with pickled veg on the side. Our waitress was also super nice and the service was great; she said her favorite dish was the lamb gyro which I would like to try next. There are a lot of food options in this plaza, but I would recommend this place for a good hearty dinner! read more

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Food is overall delicious. Price is a bit higher than other Mediterranean places but what stands out is the ability to choose sides like roasted vegetables, roasted mushrooms, roasted artichokes. I ordered: Lamb gyro entree with grilled vegetables and rocka salad - everything was great. The salad was a generous portion, I was surprised and pleased because it was so good! Sirloin steak entree with roasted mushrooms and tabouli - steak and mushrooms were great. Tabouli would have been better if it was more than a sample size. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Lamb gyro entree with grilled vegetables and rocka salad - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

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I could not stop eating! Olive pit did not disappoint. We ordered calamari to start and the flavor was amazing. The entrees came quickly and they were quite delicious.The kids got a good amount of food in the entree plate. Service was friendly and fast. Ambiance was great and it is really comfy on their couch. I recommend Olive Pit if you want authentic, delicious Mediterranean food. read more

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We've been visiting quite frequently and each time, I look forward to coming back. We love the food - highly recommend the fried zucchini. It is probably my favorite item on the menu and I would have been happy with just that. We also try new things here and there but continue to gravitate back. We like getting the steak entree, paired with their rice (so good!) and tzatziki. Sometimes, we do the trio dip which we get hummus, eggplant and the tzatziki. The options are endless here, and nothing has disappointed. For the most part, service has been good! Once in awhile, its a hit or miss. Know they also have a great happy hour but the times never work out for us. Overall, what's really stopping us from coming back every day is that the food can get pretty pricey! For just the two of us, it can range around $80 with appetizers and entrees. read more

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HAVE: Chicken & Beef Kabob Fried Zucchini Calamari TAKES: Whenever we crave fresh and tasty Mediterranean food, this is one of our top go-to places. Their grilled chicken and beef kabobs were delicious, served with rice, pita, and fresh salad. And without exaggeration, their fried Zucchini, and calamari are to die for. I've been here a couple of times, and for the most part, their service is really good. Sometimes, it can get a little slow when they're busy, but usually, the staff were very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The restaurant has modern Mediterranean decor, aesthetically beautiful. The seats are very comfortable too and spaced properly so that you do not feel cramped or too close to other tables. It is situated in a busy area of Brea and street parking is not available. But there is a structural parking area just directly behind the restaurant that customers can utilize. read more

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This place is located right next to the UFC gym. There is a FREE parking in the parking structure located to the rear of the location. This is a nice sit down restaurant with good tasting food. There is a lot of families here. I didn't see too many children at this location, however I'm sure they are welcomed. The food is reasonable priced and the service was good. The streak plate is not a koobideh!! Don't get it confused like me! However it was still good!! I will be coming back read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - 3 steak Kabob plate with Caesar salad and Hummu - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

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My friends and I meet for lunch here several times a year. The staff is always friendly and the food is consistently very good. And there is a nice free parking lot right behind the restaurant. I've tried many items from the menu. I've gotten the chicken kabobs, the roasted chicken and chicken breast. The hummus and eggplant are very good dips that go well with the chicken. Many choices for sides and I have not chosen a bad one yet! I am partial to their grilled veggies and potato options though. The restaurant can get busy on weekends and peek hours so I tend to do early dinners or late lunches and usually don't have a wait at that time. Go on and give this place a try! read more

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//Food: Fried Ravioli, Turkey Meatball Flatbread, Chicken Kabobs Brought someone who is kind of picky with their food to eat here, and they left a big fan. Everything I have ever eaten at any Olive Pit restaurant has been delicious and cooked well. The chicken on the kabobs was juicy, the veggies that come with the kabob were nicely grilled, yet still crunchy. The turkey meatball paired with the cheese went really well along side the very thin flatbread. The ravioli and flatbread are a little redundant for our meal, so I would probably just get one over the other, unless you are dining with a group of 3 to 4 people who are willing to all try them. // Restaurant & Parking: There is plenty of parking in the structure behind the restaurant. If that lot is full there is are two other structures that are not too far of a walk away as well. Inside, the restaurant was neat and clean. The center set of tables have a couch with real pillows on one side and regular chairs on the other side. // Notes: Yes, it is pricey, but the food is pretty good. I would not come here if I was craving Mediterranean food, as that's what Little Arabia in Anaheim is for, but if you are looking for a solid sit down meal, this spot is not a bad choice. read more

I've been here twice, once a while back. I had a chicken wrap and it was pretty good. It tasted like a wrap from Luna Grill but just a bit of an upgrade, but it could've been better. The service here is great. The staff is so kind and responsive. They also let us in like 30 minutes before closing and didn't rush us to leave when the kitchen closed and they started locking up. The feel is like a modernized Mediterranean, but that's because it is. Overall pretty cool restaurant. read more

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One of the best spots for quality Mediterranean food in OC. We have been going to the Olive Pit for 5+ years & the food has always been consistently excellent as well as service. The interior & exterior of this location is clean & you can tell the owners/staff take pride of their restaurant. We've had plenty of the variety of dishes they have to offer from the kabob plates to the flatbread pizza and everything in between. My top personal favorite dishes/apps to order would be the zucchini & the chicken/lamb gyro flatbread wraps. I also absolutely love their tzatziki & their avgolemono soup. My husband loves their stewed green beans & their lamb gyro plate. The portion sizes are great, the perfect amount that you can finish without feeling gluttonous after a meal. There is a shared parking structure (free!) & it does get busy during peak times, other additional parking lots are nearby & within walking distance. read more

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I'd give no stars if I could. Ordered the Village Horiatiki salad which now costs $18!! If I'd received the amount of salad that they use to give then I would not be complaining. The very little amount of salad I got was RIDICULOUS!! I could the bottom of the carton! It was that empty! Highway robbery really. See photo at very bottom of post. It's stupidly offensive like they are trying to drive business away! Olive Pitt, you succeeded! Boycotting this place in principle. They have become ridiculously expensive and give way smaller serving size than they use to give. LISTEN UP CONSUMERS: SAVE YOIR MONEY AND GO TO PANINI KABOB in Brea!! Food is deliciously fresh with generous portions! I only ordered Olive Pitt tonight because Panini Kabob was closed to orders. Do better Olive Pitt! You have fallen to an embarrassingly low place! read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Suppose to be village horiatiki salad. It's mostly card board box I got! - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

Celebrated my parent's 40th anniversary here. My family grew up on Mediterranean food and all of us loved what we ordered. We also brought my niece and nephew (2 years old and 4 months old) and we had no problems. Servers were helpful and friendly. Restaurant was clean and inviting. I definitely want to go back! read more

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Tonight was the THIRD time that either I or someone I know had to have their bill amended because there were drinks added to the bill "mistakenly." All large parties where it would be easy to do such an underhanded thing. Tonight I went back reluctantly and very wary for a bday dinner and waited for the bill and yep-- AGAIN, drinks were added to our bill that we did not order. What are the chances? I'll leave that up to you to decide. Management-- you need to hold these servers accountable for such unethical underhanded practices. Shame on you. read more

Was looking for a new place to try in Brea and the Olive Pit was recommended by some friends. First impression is that the portions were great for the price. As a group we shared the 3 dip plate opting for the hummus, eggplant, and tzatziki. We were very happy with our choices. The chicken kabobs were super flavorful and tender and I loved the rocka salad. I subbed feta cheese and think that was a good choice! The artichoke was only ok. Would get the veggies or rice next time instead. Even the cocktail, a Paloma with mezcal was tasty. Happy we tried some place new. Everyone was super happy with their meals! read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - 2 Kabob. Rocka Salad. - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

Wish I would had take. Pictures of my food. I was so hungry I forgot to take Any. We started with the grilled octopus appetizer and an order of feta cheese fries. The grilled octopus was amazing. Tender and well seasoned. PLEASE, order a side of pita bread to finish the sauce in which the octopus is played on 10/10. The portion for the grilled octopus was very generous as well as the French fries. I also got a chicken wrap with a side of humus. 10/10 Service was slow. Was here on a Tuesday afternoon around 2 ish. However, took a good minute to get our drinks. Aside from that the decor and ambiance is beautiful. Gave me modern Greek western decor. I will definitely be returning to Olive pot grill. Ohhh their sangria is a MUST! read more

Extremely disappointed with the service we received at Olive Pit. The manager working the lunch shift today was incredibly rude and made us feel completely unwelcome... I was in utter disbelief at her behavior! While we were still sitting in our booth socializing with an out of town guest after our meal, she came over and asked if we needed anything else, only to immediately tell us we had to leave because "someone was waiting" for the booth. The strange part was that the restaurant was practically empty, with multiple open tables and booths available both inside and outside. Instead of handling the situation professionally, we felt rushed out for no reason. Customer service and basic hospitality clearly were not a priority here. It felt unnecessary and honestly pretty rude, especially after we had just spent money there and were simply enjoying time with family/friends. Hospitality goes beyond serving food, and the way this situation was handled left a bad impression. Unfortunately, because of the manager's attitude, we won't be rushing back any time soon when we are usually regulars. read more