I love this place! The fried ravioli, spicy cheese, and Niçoise salad is a game changer. I would eat here every week if my budget and wife could be overcome. I don't eat here a lot, but the patio is nice and the staff are always efficient and friendly. The lemon rice soup will change your life too. Check it out! read more

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

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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//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

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

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

Good spot for Mediterranean food! I got the salmon entree with hummus and basmati rice. Cozy ambience. Good service.

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

Everything on the menu is delicious. I highly recommend this place for great food and great service read more

Excellent location, easy parking in structure, and great spot for some Euro / Mediterranean food. Good service by the hostess and waitress. Nice inside and out. We preferred the outdoor heated patio - very cozy and fresh air! Food was excellent - well presented and tasty. Everything was delish! read more

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

After a rather result desultory meal on the patio of the Olive Pit Grill in Brea my buddy David and I agreed to share a dessert, their Bougatsa pastry which features Greek phyllo dough wrapped around a creamy Vanilla custard. Our server Christy noted our order, grabbed our check so she could amend it and turned around and said "That'll be thirty minutes, is that okay?' Since Dave and I were in a celebratory mood over his impending "grandfather" status, we consented. Talk about a total letdown! The bougatsa might as well be called a "Fuhgettaboutit!" The actual pastry is rather small, scarcely bigger than a deck of cards. The creamy vanilla custard inside was hotter than a jacuzzi in hell and I was forced to wash down my first of two whopping bites -remember, we shared it- with a copious pull of my Diet Coke. My entree, a Chicken Wrap, arrived drier than Don Rickles commentary and would've benefitted from a dressing, mayonnaise or even a lemony vinaigrette to make it's pairing of chicken, rice and Feta cheese go down, smoother. My poor pal David? Looked like a kid being forced to quaff Castor Oil while dueling with his twin appetizers of dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) and spanokopita (a Greek style quiche pastry comprised of Feta and spinach). Lest anyone accuse me of being anti-Greek fare, I plead "Diafonó," Greek for "I disagree!" Your favorite Yelp correspondent actually dines at a robust number of Mediterranean restaurants and actually wept when "Papa Cristo's" shuttered it's doors after 77yrs of glorious service in Los Angeles. Olive Pit's decor and ambience are impeccable!! Exquisite, soothing browns and earth tones welcome you into the dining space and whether you choose to dine indoors or out on the adjacent, covered patio wing, you can be assured of dining in one of the most pleasant LOOKING spaces of any restaurant who vies within the vast Mediterranean-Athenian-Lebanese diaspora. But the caliber of the food was, especially for the $65 tab before tip, quite the disappointment. Leave it to David, beaming like the proud, giddy Granddad to be that he'll become in a few short months, to nail our experience with his summary remarks- "Hey it's too bad we can't take the FOOD from that 'hole in the wall' you took me to in February and eat it HERE. Now THAT would've been a 5-star meal!" The 'hole in the wall' he referenced was none other than fast casual Doner G and he nailed it. read more

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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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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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My first time here and I can see why my coworkers loved it! The spicy feta dip was so delicious with a good kick to it. The pita is fresh and warm. The wrap was good because the lamb was flavorful. The fries were crispy, delicious, and a big portion. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive. Inside was super nice and clean too. read more

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Food is so yummy here I always get the chicken kabob or lamb chops those are my go to!!! Monday-Friday they have happy hour from 2:00-500pm. Service is amazing! Ambiance is super nice they indoor and outdoor seating 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

One word, two syllables. DE-LICIOUS. My plate speaks for itself. Olive pit hit it out of the park and exceeded my expectations. I haven't been to Olive pit in two years. After my latest meal here, I have nothing but good things to say. The portions are fantastic, meats were juicy and good temperature, however everything from salads to entrees is $25. Nearly everything... I would highly recommend this resturant and is absolutely worth the price. read more

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The food looks good and the place is lovely has a nice backyard where you can have more privacy. It also has space for big gatherings in the inside. However, let's talk about quality! It looks good! But that not always means mind blowing food right! I am talking about delicious Mediterranean food! Mmm I got disappointed, this could be better! Plus, the service was poorly and does not incentivize you to give second chances. I had hight expectations. But not recommend. read more

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Stumbled upon this restaurant when we were visiting downtown Brea and so happy bc We love Greek food ever since our honeymoon in Greece and so glad to find authentic delicious Greek restaurants in OC! We came on a Saturday night and was seated right away, unlike other places that had a 1 hour wait! Service is prompt and friendly. Food is made fresh and authentic. I recommend the 2 kebab plate with steak and chicken and a Mediterranean salad with French fries on the side haha we also had the calamari which is not pictured but was breaded lightly and very fresh, just kind of a small portion, so it disappeared fast. Highly recommend baklava ice cream , it's simply the best end of the meal!! Ambiance is intimate, cozy, romantic, perfect for date night or an intimate gathering! read more

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Love the outdoor seating, dog friendly. Ordered hummus and kabobs and the ice cream baklava. All delicious! Will definitely come again read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Chicken and shrimp kabobs - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

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I came here for dinner on a Friday and luckily there was no wait. Our server was super nice and took our order quickly. I thought the restraunt was super cute and loved that it was really cozy. I got the steak wrap and it was alright, but a little messy to eat as they don't wrap the ends. Around 7pm though it started to get very busy and it took about 20 minutes to get the bill and leave, but I understand how busy the servers get. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Steak Wrap. - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

Olive Pit has been one of my favorite restaurants for many years. I used to frequent the old Brea location as well. I think you will be satisfied with almost anything you order. It's a little pricey, but the flavor and satisfaction is worth it. My favs: Feta fries Tzatziki w/pita *Garden Salad + Chicken (not to be dramatic, but this is my favorite salad in the whole world lol) Add a Raspberry Iced Tea and it truly hits the spot. The restaurant is spacious and overall pretty nice. Dine-in service is a hit or miss, but I often order takeout. I definitely recommend giving it a try. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Garden Salad + Chicken - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

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

I'm giving this place a 3.5/5 stars. Heard great things about this place from friends and others. We came on a Saturday night and they were decently busy. Our party of 6 had to wait about 10-15 minutes for a table. Once we got seated, we were given silverware, plates and our menus. Waited about 15 minutes and no one came to take our order, give us water, or ask us if we had any questions. We had to flag someone down to be helped. Our food came out a a decent pace and was good, but didn't stand out from other Mediterranean places I've had. Took our table another 10 minutes to flag our waiter down to get the check and pay. Service was lacking and not very attentive. Maybe we went on an off day but nothing worth coming back for really... read more

Pleasant and comfortable setting Great food, appetizers, main courses all were great. Had group of 8 on a Saturday for lunch. Minimal wait time and great table setting. Service was excellent, prices are on par with food and service read more

Everytime we go it's always really great experience! I got the lamb plate with hummus and tzatziki. I always order extra pita bc I like to use it like a fork read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Lamp plate with hummus and tzatziki - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

4/24/26 Met here for work lunch meeting. The parking structure is right behind the building and it was a short walk around to the restaurant. There is patio seating under shade but we opted to sit inside towards the back of the restaurant. Table with 2 chairs and a long bench with pillows. We ordered appetizer, sweat bell pepper poppers and fried zucchini. I had the 2 chicken kabob with mushroom, rice and pita bread. It was delicious. For $25, it was a good portion plate. I asked for small side of spicy hummus. We did not have dessert because we were full but tiramisu sounds good. The server was good checked in on us or would automatically bring refills. Will come back again. read more

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At one time , when they were in another location and we used to wait in LINE to get in. The food was amazing and the prices were good since they moved on Birch. Their prices are very expensive. The food is consistently good. The service is good. The atmosphere is good, it's low-key and they have outside seating. But compared to other Mediterranean places I have been to such as the Panini grill. Lacking in quality and overpriced read more

We did take out and used the app. It was really easy and you get a discount on your first order. At the restaurant, one of the managers helped me and even brought my order to the front host stand. Staff was really friendly and professional. We will be back to dine in next time. The interior of the restaurant was amazing!! read more

We tried the 3 dip spread for $21. I got the falafel wrap with a Mediterranean salad and my friend got the steak plate. Everything was good but it wasn't the best Mediterranean I've had. It's a cute spot and worth trying but you definitely pay sit down restaurant prices. read more

We wanted healthy and filling food for our Sunday dinner outing and decided to give the Olive Pit a try. I had been once before a few years ago and decided that the menu was perfect for the type of meal I was looking for. We ordered the kabob plates. I ordered the shrimp and chicken kabobs while my bf ordered the steak kabobs. Mine were perfect with the right amount of seasoning and flavor. The sauce that they put atop the kabobs is delicious! My bf's critique of the steak is that he should've had it cooked differently but the flavor was there. I loved that our entrees were fresh and the portion sizes were appropriate. I was completely satisfied. I also ordered the lemon chicken and rice soup, which was delightful. It was different with the lemon flavor but a good different. I thoroughly enjoyed everything. The service was accommodating and the ambiance was beautiful and calming for our Sunday dinner. We sat at the table tops close to the bar and everything was pleasant. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I went for the lamb chops, which came with 5 pieces for $28. They were well-seasoned and tasty. I asked for medium and they came out a bit more medium-well, not the end of the world but something to note. The Caesar salad was nice and cheesy, and the grilled mushrooms were a solid side too. It also came with some super soft and fluffy pita slices, which were a nice touch. I had to steal some of my wife's hummus to enjoy the pita with. I also had a mojito -- it was good, but I wouldn't have minded if it packed a bit more punch! Service was good, no complaints here. Ambience is chill, a bit on the darker side but still a nice place to catch up with friends. Overall, great value for your money and I'd recommend if you're in the area looking for a good bite and drinks. read more

Excellent hospitality! Let me tell you, the service at the brea location was a delightful experience. It was my first time eating here. The staff were very welcoming and attentive. Arley our server was very patient, helpful and kind. The Calamari had the perfect texture and flavor. The chicken and lamb kobobs easy to chew and great flavor. Mediterranean salad had a subtle flavor and the right amount of dressing. We arrived right before the lunch crowd and were able to eat outside on the side patio. It was a good size meal . Everything we had was delicious. I will be back soon. Be sure to ask for Arley. The Best services I have had in a long time!! read more

everything felt pretty mediocre, nothing tasted bad but also there wasn't anything that stood out. out of everything we ordered, the lamb meatballs were definitely the best. i would not recommend ordering any of their steak entrees because even though we asked for medium rare, it was still stiff. i don't know whether it's due to the quality of the meat or the way it was cooked - not quite good. for sides i definitely recommended the mushrooms as they were the best part of the plate. overall, everything was alright and the vibe of the restaurant felt like a kabob styled yard house. read more

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Great spot in Brea! They also have a Huntington Beach location. The food is always really good! I'm a fan of the kabobs and their small bites are really good. Definitely get the Tzatziki! This location seems to always be pretty busy, I've been for lunch and dinner. The outside patio is nice, if you come during the day. It's very cute inside and nicely decorated. Both times I've been to this location the service has been kind of unwelcoming. Not rude or bad by any means, just kind of straight to the point and rushed. The tables in the middle section are also kind of crammed in. Maybe move the two top out from in between the two four tops. Or only seat people there when you're at capacity. Would still definitely come again, just know what to expect! Would also be a fantastic take out option! read more

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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 .

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

We returned to the Olive Pit after such a great meal a year ago, I was so disappointed in my meal this time around. The salad and its dressing were lacking in flavor and the turkey meatball flatbread fell flat on flavor, it was overtaken with cheese. The feta fries were still a hit, but overall we were so bummed it wasn't as good as we remembered it to be. It was packed on a weekend, arrive early or make a reservation ahead of time. Parking is plenty via the structure behind the restaurant. read more

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The Olive Pit is a delivery favorite for our family! We've never dined in but have ordered often. I love a good deal that has enough leftovers that I can take to work the next day. The family meal feeds our family of 4 (2 teenagers!) with enough leftovers for at least 2 lunches. We typically order the chicken with lamb & beef kabob, Mediterranean salad, basmati rice, & tzatziki which comes with pita bread. 10/10 recommend! read more

Always fantastic. Fresh and delicious. All for a great price. Ambiance is very welcoming. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Chicken kabob with veggies and Rocka salad. - Greek Near Me - Brea, California