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    Olive Pit Grill - Brea

    4.1 (956 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Lamb Gyro Wrap with upgraded Feta Fries.
    Angela B.

    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!

    Grilled Octopus.
    Adlemi H.

    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

    Fried Cheese Ravioli.
    Ellen W.

    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.

    Feta fries
    Ariel D.

    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.

    Calamari. Spanakopita.
    Jasmine H.

    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.

    Lemon chicken soup
    Sunday B.

    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!!!!

    Falafel plate and steak plate
    Taylor K.

    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.

    Sulaiman S.

    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.

    Suppose to be village horiatiki salad. It's mostly card board box I got!

    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!

    Trio dip (tazikki, tabouli and hummus)
    Nimani P.

    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!

    Grilled Octopus - yum!
    Jordan X.

    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!

    Mediterranean Salad
    Joanne C.

    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.

    Pastitsio
    Lisa Y.

    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.

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    Food is good but the margaritas are bomb ! Great location in downtown brea , can walk to Retail area across the street .

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    Server was amazing and food was delicious! The restaurant was clean and neat. Would definitely recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Olive Pit Grill - Brea

    Do you take reservations? Dinner on weekends?

    Is it possible to make a lunch reservation for 4 people at 12 tomorrow?

    Are the patios dog-friendly?

    Yes we've eaten lunch with our dog

    Are there gluten free options on the menu?

    Yep

    What is your happy hour menu?

    There's no separate menu and the HH prices all just went up. Pizzas were $8 ($10 now) dolmades, raviolis,squid and spinach appy. Wine and beer specials.

    Is there outdoor dining?

    Yes they have two patio areas along the building. One is covered and one has table umbrellas I think. They're both pretty big.

    Does this restaurant offer wifi to guests?

    What are their happy hour times?

    2pm-6pm

    How is the avgolemeno soup?

    It's a small portion, and it has oil in it. Price is higher than the portion you'll receive. The taste is good, but if they would drain out a big part of animal oil/fats, then it would be quality soup with health benefits. If you want to gain… Read more

    Do they serve halal meat?

    No they do not.

    Do u deliver?

    DoorDash

    Does this place accept reservations?

    They do not. Just called and they said it is first come, first serve.

    What time is the "order at the counter service" switched to full service?

    4 pm m-f all day weekend

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    So good! Cant believe I've missed this place after driving past it for so many years. Our plates…read morewere delicious! Sometimes they make carbonara if they have ingredients They also have jazz on Thursdays nights!! Perfect date night spot! Parking is a bit tough!

    BEST. PASTA. HANDS. DOWN. I have been LOOKING for a great Italian spot. So many places get the…read morepasta sauce weird, bland, or watery. Or use Ragu/Prego. Not this place. TRUE tomato sauce. Grew up with Italian grandma so it has been nearly impossible for me to find good pasta even close to it. Then Il Gatto blew me away. Me and my husband ordered Short Rib Papardelle and Spaghetti Bolognese w/ Meatballs. The pappardelle had such a savory sauce that tasted like marsala and the shredded short ribs were so tender. The spaghetti bolognese was delicious! The pasta was al dente and the meat sauce chef's kiss. They also provided some complimentary warm French bread which me and my husband shamelessly devoured 2 baskets before our meal. Ambiance was gorgeous! Was nice and dimly lit with a nice warm fireplace. Very romantic date spot. Definitely a spot to take pictures. I adored the exterior of the restaurant as well!! They have outdoor seating with a small fountain and flowers by the entrance. It was beautiful. Service was..good..but not great. Now let me tell you why. Hostess and server were very kind. HOWEVER. It took our server 30 min to get our drinks. The restaurant only had 1 big party, a couple, and us. Was not packed at all. (I have personal experience with restaurant management so I completely understand how chaotic restauarants can get.) So here is my complaint.. our server came back 3 times to ask what we ordered even though I saw her write stuff down. Then she forgot our drinks at the bar and we saw them standing there. She grabbed them 30 minutes later explaining she has a big party but served us warm alcohol. At least offer to get us new ones for waiting 30 min and not the old ones you left sitting out. You know? Who likes warm champagne?! I still took a deep breath and tried to give her patience because she was an older server and was very kind. I just wish she didn't spend her whole shift coming back to us to explain why she's taking so long instead of taking that time she's talking to us, to grab what we ordered. When we try to flag her down for something she forgets, she's standing around talking to another server for a good 10 min. Just came off unprofessional and turned me off a bit..to complain to a couple trying to celebrate their anniversary. Will come back for the food and ambiance. I shall ask for a different server next time. (Sorry).

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    Olive Pit Grill - Brea - greek - Updated June 2026

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