Food is flavorful and fresh. Best tabula! Our server, Chris was entertaining and accurate with our order. He was like having a stand up comedian and server all in one. read more

Great food!! The fried asparagus were delicious. I had the Horiatiki salad, super fresh. Love the location and the server was very nice. read more

Great food, brought my father to celebrate his birthday on Saturday service was quick 15minute wait. Our servers were great, my parents loved it. Definitely recommend this place. Will be returning! read more

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

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Went to get dinner here with some girl friends. They were very busy on a Saturday but thankfully we didn't have to wait long for a table. Our server was really nice. I'd say the calamari and the baklava ice cream were 5/5 for sure. However my steak and lamb kabob were a bit tough. Not sure if it was overdone. Wouldn't mind coming back and trying out the other things on their extensive menu. read more

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LOVED THE FOOD, clean dishes need work. **1st Timer** PARKING: Tons of parking in the (new-ish) parking structure. DISHES: Sadly, every single cup they gave me was extremely poorly washed, I was asking myself did they even wash it? I almost asked for a to go cup instead because they were all so gross. Especially during COVID, its an issue. FOOD: $18 FILLET OF SOLE: The fish was a huge portion! I couldn't even finish it. It comes with PITA BREAD and 2 sides of your choosing. I choose the ROCKA SALD and GRILLED VEGGIES. The ROCKA SALAD was amazing! So simple, but delicious. Their grilled veggies are amazing. They actually grill them, you'll see the grill marks and taste the difference in flavor! $2 SIDE OF GARLIC: My immediate reaction was that this looked interesting. Different than any other Mediterranean restaurant I've eaten at. Once I asked, they informed me it's a "mashed potato + garlic paste" mixture and tasted EXACTLY like that! It was good, but I prefer the pure garlic paste. Good to know for next time. Just something to note before you go. OVERALL: I'd definitely come back for their amazing food. I loved it so much I want to try all the things on the menu. read more

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I've eaten here several times already. The food is just ok; it doesn't compare to many other middle eastern restaurants. The food just doesn't taste fresh; it seems kinda stale, not spoiled, just not fresh. It's hard to explain, but I don't feel energized and refreshed after eating here. It can also take a long time to get attention from the waiters/waitresses. read more

Overall had a great time. Julian was great and Hosts was very welcoming she got us excited. The ambiance was perfect The food was good except for one small thing mushrooms were salty I tried but could only eat a few. Not sure if it was just mine or the batch. The beef kebab, Calamari, and salmon with rice and hummus side dish were pretty good. They gave us free Tiramisu since we were celebrating a birthday. I will try again maybe the mushrooms will be just right next time. read more

I would like to first off start off by the amazing ambience as soon as you walk in. You are greeted by staff which will give options of indoor or outdoor. Considering for a Friday night. They seated us quit fast. They give you great options to create your meal à la cart or meal. As soon as you put your order in you food comes out quickly and picture perfect.. our party had ordered appetizers and each different meals so that we can try each other's. I would highly recommend this place you won't go wrong. It has something for everyone read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Baklava, ice cream and tiramisu - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

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I really love this place. I enjoyed their food at the previous location in Brea, but the current location is awesome. The parking structure makes things so much easier. I love the outdoor seating area with the lighting. On warmer nights it is a great place to sit and have a relaxing meal. The bar area is very inviting and the bar staff are great! They remember you and they are always willing to offer thoughtful suggestions. The Mediterranean salad with chicken has always been my favorite with a nice red. read more

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The best Mediterranean food I've had in a long time. If you're hesitant, I urge you to at least stop by for the hummus and pita. The pita bread tastes so fresh, as if it was just made. And the hummus and other sauces were delicious. We also ordered the skewers, lamb plate, and pizza flatbread. The only thing I wouldn't order again is the pizza flatbread. It was lacking in flavor. However, everything else was so good that I still gave it 5 stars. read more

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AMAZING!!! First time here and definitely not our last. We sat outside, loved the vibe. Our waiter, Chris, super cool guy. Helped us to decide what to order, he explained everything on the menu. He kept coming around to check on us and make sure did t need anything. Now out to the main event....THE FOOD! OMG! Everything was delicious. We started off with humus, peta bread & zucchini and. Cocktail. We would come just for that. Then we ordered our entrees. EVERYTHING was amazing!!!! Already making plans to come back. I would give 10 stars if I could read more

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I've been coming to this restaurant since it was on Imperial. Overall, very good. This place has great food, service and always clean. Staff is attentive and friendly. Generally speaking, the food is fairly authentic. Some seasonings are used that are not found in traditional Greek food but they work. It's my go to Greek restaurant. read more

It's just ok, but not enough for us to want to come back. Our waiter wasn't rude but the customer service was definitely lacking what you'd expect in service decorum, along with long... LONG waiting periods and difficulty getting the waiter's attention for help. As for the food, we came in with high hopes after hearing great things. Sadly it was rather subpar. The chicken was dry, the artichoke hearts were missing the artichoke heart, the pitas seemed like very generic store-bought pita bread instead of in-house oven baked, but the biggest gripe I had was with the gyro meat. Just from the manner in which it was served, it appeared that the gyro meat was a prepared slab of meat which was then seared in a pan, rather than cut from a vertical broiler (the spinning thing). I felt very heavy after eating it. The worst part about the food was just how bland it all was. This very much felt like "Americanized" Greek food and stripped of authentic flavor. I'm astonished at all the reviews boasting about how delicious the food is because it was all quite saddening. For the quality of the food alone, I would say it's all worth $7 less than what the menu reads, at minimum. As for the desert, I can't speak for everything but we tried the tiramisu... which was really tiramisu cream on top of phyllo dough. It was an attempt to give it a twist but was poorly executed. We ended up sending this one back. Although the ambiance appears to be nice, the restaurants falls short in all other regards. With a grand total of about $65 spent, we definitely feel like we lost money and wish we had gone somewhere else instead. I wouldn't have paid more that $40 for what we got. read more

Loved everything about this place. Clean restaurant and restrooms. Delicious and abundant food. Fast, friendly service. Prices are good. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great beer and wine, will try a mixed drink next time. Can't wait to go back. read more

I first had the olive pit back in 2015 when they were located on Birch St. It's been one of my top Mediterranean restaurants but as of lately the food has declined. I recently ordered the hummus and it tasted extremely processed and sour. The aftertaste of the hummus killed it for me. The spaghetti with turkey meatballs lacked sauce, it was extremely bland and the meatballs were dry and had no flavor. The noodles tasted like nothing... I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

Probably hands down the best value Greek restaurant that I know. The prices are reasonable for great food. (It seems like other Greek restaurants keep raising their prices). While I like the traditional food, they have a fantastic sole which I get every other time. read more

Mediterranean is one of our favorites and we love to try places that are new to us. Olive Pit was recommended to us and our family that was gathering is named Pitt so it was fitting. The architecture as you enter is open, contemporary, inviting, with a mix of traditional. The menu was similar with a mix of traditional and some served with a contemporary flare. We tried a variety of appetizers and main dishes. There was nothing we didn't like and the service was great. We were sharing everything with each other and if we didn't have a stage show to go to, we would have stayed for longer. The floor plan was put together in a way that it works for a more romantic dinner with locations that leave the couple alone yet accommodates larger parties. Check it out; again and again. read more

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Good Mediterranean food! I really liked the green beans and the chicken. The portions seem small but I think it was a good portion for one person. Would recommend the food and would like to try in person at the restaurant one day! read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Chicken platter with Stewed Green Beans. - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

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My mom and I tried the Olive Pit and we'll definitely add it to our rotation. Great food, lovely, breezy patio, excellent service! read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Vegetarian (falafel) wrap - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

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excellent food Have eaten here many times . From the haboobs to the pizza and fried ravioli. Really great. The green beans and the Tasaki sauce, the pita bread this Mediterranean food enjoy ! read more

Olive Pit grill is a must stop dinner restaurant. I started with the spicy cheese and tzatziki dips with fresh pita, followed by the 3 kabob with basmati rice and feta fries absolutely delicious! The service was impeccable my waiter Christy was so attentive and she kept checking in on us never had to ask for a refill or another drink the whole night. The ambiance of the restaurant was perfect for date night or just a casual dinner. 10/10 would recommend Olive Pit Grill for any Mediterranean cuisine fan! read more

This place is great. Food is delicious but it is expensive but you get what you pay for

We had lunch after church and we had a fabulous time Taylor was great Great customer service and the food was delicious we ate it almost all keep up the good work read more

This is one of my favorite Mediterranean places and it's always a good choice right before seeing a show at the Brea Improv. There's a nice parking structure directly behind it and it's actually the first time I've even parked there. Wish I wasn't used to parking at a different structure which is a lot farther down the street. I wish the appetizers were cheaper because it's a snack size but I still ordered the zucchini which is usually good there. This time it was a bit soggy. I think they should've fried them just a bit longer to get that usual crispiness that I like. We also ordered the Saganaki which is basically cheese. It sounded interesting and I've been wanting to try it. It was really good but very rich. I would recommend it anyways. I also ordered the Mediterranean salad, no olives and with the lemon vinaigrette instead of balsamic which was so much better and added shrimp!!!! It was delicious!!!! Their salads are always good and also comes with slices of pita bread. My bf ordered the grilled chicken with a side of salad and tzatziki which was so good and so fresh. Both were good portions. I can't wait to come here again. It never disappoints. Except for the zucchini this time, hahah! But I'll let it slide this time. read more

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Excellent service you walk in your greeted,our server was thoughtful when I mentioned it was our first time there explaining on the menu to us,there food is absolutely delicious,The best hummus and breaded asparagus we were in heaven still finished all my shrimp Greek salad read more

First time at the Olive Pit. Food took too long to come out. We ordered the kabob meal with a salad and roasted veggies. The kabobs where tasty, well seasoned and cocked to my liking. The Salad came with a vinaigrette dressing not sure how fresh they are since the lettuce seemed to bee soggy from the vinaigrette. The roasted Vegetables where over cooked to where the asparagus resembled a dried grass weed. Food was ok nothing special. Staff was fine, washroom need to be checked more often since there was paper all over the floor and the hand washing area was completely wet as if some one had used it to bathe. It was amusing once paying the tab since the waitress selected the percent she wanted for tip and then proceeded to ask if I was ok with the amount, when I questioned it she then got nervous and said it was a company policy and again asked if I was ok with the amount. Well, no. I , as a customer should be able to select what I choose to leave as a tip. My question is if you are already selecting an amount why ask me as though I have a choice if when I question it you give me no choice but to select what you have already selected for me. And then you ask if I want to leave an additional tip. Why would I. read more

Have dined here 3 times and really enjoy what they have to offer. Great product, great ambiance, and excellent service. Melissa took my order at the bar. She was doing an excellent job maintaining a clean bar while still attending to her guests for the evening. Might I add - she was also very friendly and pleasant. For dinner this evening I had the Lamb & Shrimp with the Caesar Salad & Tzatziki. Absolutely delicious! The menu provides great variety and I can't to try more items. Keep up the great work! read more

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What made my visit pleasant was our server Chris. He was so kind and patient! I ordered the Mediterranean salad with chicken. Was so good and healthy! read more

The whole place in general is a fan tastic place to eat at. It very clean the ambiance is great. The service all the time that I have been there is wonderful. I love the food my favorite it the roasted half chicken, rice and the salad. All the salads are out of this world. The only thing I don't care for are some of the drinks from the bar. read more

Came back today to catch up with a coworker/friend! I picked here because I know it's close to her, I have a giftcard, and we are able to dine INSIDE in Orange County right now. Until people mess it up.... Covid things: it's definitely socially distant. Most of the inside tables are not used. A lot of people were outside. Our server wore his mask under his nose... The service: my main gripe last time. Ehh, still kinda slow. Had to wave them down a few times. However, all the food came out correctly! You need to try the zucchini fries... the lemon aioli that comes with it is TASTY. I got the 2 kabob plate with shrimp and steak (medium rare.... if you're eating it well done, I feel sorry for you. Lol) with artichoke and Mediterranean salad. I definitely liked the Mushrooms more, the server that took our order said that the artichoke are the best sellers. My friend got the village salad and added falafel. She enjoyed it. Tried their hummus today and it was quite tasty! I am adding another star for the better service.... it definitely can use some work still. Overall, food is good, portion size is good, the ambiance is good. read more

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Vibe is nice, went for dinner, was 6 of us, great service super nice! The food is very average almost under average (taste wise). Got the kabob plate (lamb & chicken) the calamari, the 3 dips app with pita, the meat was just not amazing quality, and it didn't taste great either. Rice was great, the dips were solid too, but the pita kinda breadier than usual pita - didn't love that. Calamari was on point. Although it wasn't horrible, i won't come back to eat here again read more

We went for a friend's 70th birthday. There were only 4 of us, but Eric and his team were so kind and made our dinner very special. The food was delicious, as always. Thanks for another great dinner experience! read more

Had the Rocka Salad with gyro meat and it was delicious. Helpful tip: order dressing on the side. Chef had a heavy hand that day, I suppose. Dressing was a little too heavy on my salad. read more

Great Mediterranean/Greek restaurant to visit in Brea. Highly recommend calamari for appetizers and the soup. For main course: the lamb chops read more

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The quality of food is not steady. Someday is tasty and other day i visited, not that great. I understand service is good and bad depends on waitress. But, food quality and taste? if the restaurant chef see my post, pls improve your cooking read more

Worth a try! Our favorite item was the Mediterranean salad and their pita bread. The kabob plate came with a great portion of food, but the meat was a bit tough. I got a 2 kabob (lamb + steak) with fries and rice. Because it was busy our service was a little forgetful as we weren't given utensils despite receiving our appetizers. Ambiance is nice and can be either casual or a nice dinner out with family/friends. read more

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

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The food is amazing!! It's our go to place. The staff is amazing and the food is tasty. Definitely recommend this place!! read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Lamb Chops with the village salad. My personal favorite! - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

The food was good but I did not like the lamb burger, the flavors were very sweet and savory, the hummus and rice is very good though, the ambience and service were also very well. And the portions are very giving. read more

Olive Pit is some of my favorite Mediterranean food. I don't think I've had anything bad on the menu but I usually get the 1/2 chicken, a few kabobs, or the classic gyro (which isn't on the menu). The salads here are also top notch! I've been coming to Olive Pit since the old location and have never thought to write a review. This new location is so much better than the last one! It's cleaner, looks prettier, has a great bar, and is no longer self-service. read more

Today was my first time trying this restaurant and I would highly recommend! My waiter was Joe. He was very knowledgeable on the menu and made great suggestions that we LOVED! I ordered the kabob plate. I also ordered a side of the sauce I believe it's called "latho" sauce and wow it was so good! Thank you Joe for making it a great dexperience Today was my first time trying this restaurant and I would highly recommend! My waiter was Joe. He was very knowledgeable on the menu and made great suggestions that we LOVED! I ordered the kabob plate. I also ordered a side of the sauce I believe it's called "latho" sauce and wow it was so good! Thank you Joe for making it a great dexperience read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Kabob place: shrimp and chicken with Roasted Artichoke Hearts. - Greek Near Me - Brea, California