Olive Pit is awesome! The food here is tasty and healthy. Their drinks here are also good esp with the happy hour options, it got me coming back. Service is good, ambiance is nice, so what else is there to say? I enjoyed all their dips, their chicken kabob and flatbread with sausage was all very tasty. Free and easy parking always helps as well. Good job Olive Pit! And they have TVs for all you sports fanatics. read more

First time here and it was pretty good Mediterranean food. Came on Mother's Day, so it was pretty busy. Placed the order online, so you walk in and go to the back to the pick up area near the kitchen. They were swamped back there, but the food was ready pretty much when they said it would be ready. Nicely packaged and they did not miss any items when we got home and opened up all of the boxes. Plenty of parking is available at the parking structure behind the restaurant. Glad it is free and they don't charge for parking. Restaurant is very clean and has a nice ambience there for a date night or a dinner out with the family. As for the food, we got a variety of items including the whole roast chicken, lamb, shrimp, and beef skewers, pita, Niçoise salad with salmon, and sides including rice, artichokes, and mushrooms. Food was really good. My parents liked this place better than some others as they said the food here isn't as burned and charred as some of the other Mediterranean places we have gone to (panini grill, off the boat, etc.) Total for two family meals came to around $200, including tax and tip. Not bad for 5 adults and two kids and there were still plenty of leftovers. read more

We were in the mood for Mediterranean and were on our way to another favorite when we decided to come here instead. We had heard very good things so we wanted to try it. The restaurant is very nicely decorated. It is big and spacious so plenty of room to move around. We were hungry but saw some of the plates and how huge they are so the three of us decided to share two plates and the three dip sampler. My daughter ordered the two beef kabobs with basmati rice and the Rocka salad. My wife ordered the two chicken kabobs with basmati rice and the roasted mushrooms. Great choices. I have to tell you that I was mentioning that the chicken kabobs typically is better than the beef. When you think of premium you think of beef or lamb but I think the chicken are the best and they were at the Olive Pit too. We really enjoyed the three dip combo: the spicey cheese was very good as was the hummus but the Olivada was amazing. The service was great, Nicole was very good and checked on us constantly to see that we were happy. I can't wait to come back and try their Happy Hour. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Hummus, Spicy Cheese & Olivada for our 3 dip combo. - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

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Met my friend here for lunch on a weekend and it was great! There is a parking structure conveniently located right behind this restaurant. You can even walk along a path to the front of the restaurant, so that's an easy experience! We got seated immediately, ordered pretty quickly, and got our food promptly. My friend ordered the pesto flatbread, and I got the steak plate. Food was delicious! The experience was smooth. The restaurant also looked really nice and it was a fun environment. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE.... Chef John and is team are great, the food is fantastic and great flavor and no to forget the baklava Ice cream is superb. read more

Visited this restaurant quiet a bit. Love the atmosphere, food, drinks, and friendly staff. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Happy Hour Menu - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

Half chicken entree came with one piece of raw chicken... We flag down our server... "Excuse me, but one of our chickens is raw..." Server doesn't even inspect the chicken and continues to say "I don't believe it's raw but I'll have someone take a look" Another employee comes over. We squeeze the chicken and it read more

The Olive Pit is my favorite Mediterranean spot. ever! No matter how many times we come, no matter what we order, it's a great experience each time. The food is tasty, the service is wonderful, and the ambiance is such a nice vibe. A few of my favorites: the olivada dip, their feta fries (ask for honey packets to drizzle on top! just trust it.), and their basmati rice or potato sides. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Olivada, Lamb Chops, Chicken Entree. - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

This spot is amazing for a date, casual dinner, or birthday celebrations! Staff is very friendly and welcoming! Got the kebab plate and got 2 chicken and 1 shrimp! Shrimp was very delicate while the chicken was a tad dry but not to the point where it was unpleasant! I would definitely recommend the mushrooms as a side! read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - 3 kebab Plate - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

Loved the ambiance. The food was amazing. Big portions so we shared a meal. Will def come back to try more dishes! The service was perfect. read more

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

Avgolemono soup, three dips (spicy cheese, tabbouleh, tzatziki), kids entree chicken and rice, cheese pizza flatbread, half rotisserie chicken with rice and mushrooms. Kids said, "portions are huge, eat rice and chicken together because rice a bit bland, pita bread is the best!" The service was great, and friendly. My favorite avgolemono soup ever! Can't go wrong with any of the dips, outstanding. Seating was cute, lots of pillows, would be good for a date night, and a good happy hour to bring the girlfriends to. Food hot and timely, definitely recommend when in the mood for Mediterranean. read more

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Another great experience celebrated at Olive Pit for my friend's birthday. The bar area with the hightop tables/chairs and pillow back booths, are so comfy cozy!! Melissa was our server, and she was nothing short of amazing! We enjoyed delicious wine and food. Flavors were on point. read more

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The food used to be great here, but the last few visits everything has been off. Too salty, too much lemon on the grilled octopus, lamb chops not grilled to my requested order.. it's been disappointing as of late. read more

Was shopping around the area and stopped by this Mediterranean restaurant for lunch. There was a slight wait time upon arrival, but we chose outdoor seating so didn't have to wait too long. We ordered the Chicken & Steak Kabob Plate with Hummus, Rice, Mediterranean Salad, & Pita Bread and got the Tiramisu for dessert. The kabob plates were good, but not as delicious and flavorful as the other place we went to in Glendora (Grape Leaf Greek Kouzina). The tiramisu was not good. It tasted weird, was very small, and the lady fingers were very hard. We should've ordered their other desserts instead. Service wasn't great. Our server was okay, but not as attentive. We had to keep flagging them down to take our orders or get the check. It was nice sitting outside since the inside was crowded. There's parking in the parking structure next to the restaurant. They're located in Downtown Brea and close to the Brea mall. read more

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Stopped by Olive Pit Fresh Mediterranean pretty late, and they were still super nice and accommodating. The food was really good, and I ordered the Moussaka (photo included). It was honestly beyond delicious--easily a 12/10! I would come back for the Moussaka a billion times. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and hit the spot. Definitely a place I'd come back to. read more

Don't come here to celebrate your birthday. They charge you $30 for bringing your own bday cake. As a previous server myself, I understand a wine bottle fee, but a cake fee? C'mon that's just ridiculous. Additionally, they don't do reservations, and their policy is an automatic 20% auto gratuity for large parties. Never coming back. Regret bringing my family here, having them arrive early to wait around for a table. Management needs to do better. read more

The vibe of this place is really nice. We sat outside and it was really nice. The 3 dip app was good too!! I got the steak wrap and it was enough to take half home!! Super delish read more

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

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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

11/25 update. Still great food and ambience, but prices are out of control and don't seem to be adjusting to a good economy. Be prepared before you go. read more

My Mother's Day at the Olive Pitt in Brea:, CA The grilled salmon was dry, potatoes were over baked, all other vegetables were ok except the broccoli it was cooked to the core, so dry it looked like a dry flowery leaf. Once we were seated our meal took about 40 minutes. The ambiance it was really busy, the young lady at the register really held her own, she was professional and she was doing her best to accommodate. It was a busy Mother's Day and the waitresses and staff did their very best. I have dined here before and the food was delicious. read more

I used to go to this place when they were in their other location and it's better now with the ambience, it's comfortable, and it's spacious. The service is good and attentive and the food is delicious. read more

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Our server Grace was very attentive, but also understanding and respectful, and patient... Manager?Matt, was very helpful, and they put far too much love in the food. Exquisite Greek cuisine, healthy, and full of flavor... can eat inside or out and can't wait to go back! read more

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I can't express how delicious these lamb chops are. I also recommend the lamb chop pizza, it was perfect ( I know it sounds a bit out there but it's a MUST TRY) Service is great Ambience is spacious and the decor looks great read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Lamb Chops. - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

Our waiter/bartender made great recommendations. We had a delectable meal. Fried Zucchini was really good. I would not mind coming back to this restaurant just for this! Penicillin that the bartender made was good. Ginger cleared my clogged sinuses up :D Grilled Salmon tasted healthy and priced appropriately for $24.00. Sides of Rice and Mushrooms were really good. Eggplant dip (Melitzanosalata) was good. Roasted Half Chicken was just alright. This was the least liked item from everything we had ordered due to how dry the chicken was. Sides along with this dish were a Rocka Salad and Green Beans. Both of them had flavor and tasted super healthy. Good portion for $20.00 Total was $88 including taxes. Not bad for a good meal with leftovers we took home. read more

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Delicious! Can't wait to come back to try more of the menu. Outside was a little loud, but inside was cozy.

Great food and decent prices! Nice ambiance if you go at a good time. Staff is cool, can't complain!

Really good cocktails and good Greek food at very reasonable prices. Steak and lamb is a little on the chewy side, but tasty. Can't go wrong with chicken here. Love the flat bread and grilled vegetables. Very friendly service. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Greek Old Fashioned, highly recommended. - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

Pro: Lamb gyro was very good. Beautiful place. Cons: Steak wrap had too much pesto and not enough steak. We waited almost an hour for our food to come out. Yes I know it's a busy Mother's Day, but our server who was also working the bar never checked on us, or never checked on our food until we asked. The girl who finally brought our food nicely apologized for the wait and said all the tables were waiting because the kitchen was slammed with takeout orders. What?? Hmm, maybe make the takeout people wait an hour instead of the people sitting in the restaurant. Or hey maybe make sure you have enough staff to handle the orders. Or hey maybe offer your loyal customers a free appetizer while they wait so long...basic customer service solutions. We wanted to order dessert but we had already been there so long and didn't want to wait again. Please do better. read more

I've eaten here at least a 1/2 a dozen times and its the best Greek food ever! The hummus is creamy and flavorful. Super tender kabobs and buttery basmatic rice. Quality beef and chicken. Even their salad dressing and garlic sauce are top notch. The serving portions are generous and the prices are not outrageous. Service is quick and friendly. Its a bit too loud for me to sit inside, more comfortable sitting outside. It's my go to place for Greek food. read more

Beautiful restaurant- love everything about less how busy it can get and the acoustics seem to amplify everyones happy conversations- Not a place to discuss important stuff but a place to have fun! read more

I saw so many reviews about their lamb chops being good, but even with those expectations on my mind, I was blown away. I got the 5 piece lamb chops done medium rare with artichoke hearts and the Mediterranean salad and it was a STEAL for the price. The lamb chops were sourced from NZ and were a bit smaller than I expected, but the flavor and the tenderness was out of this world. I wish I had a photo.. and I'm usually pretty good at taking a photo but I ate it up before the camera ate! Will be back soon for more lamb and hopefully a picture this time! read more

We've been coming to this spot in Brea for years and it's always been one of our go-to places. The food is consistently good, and usually the service is as well. However, during our recent visit, there was a mistake with my wife's order. When the server came back to check on us, I mentioned the mix-up but said it was fine and that we'd still eat it. Instead of acknowledging the mistake or offering a solution, the server insisted that it was the correct dish and that's what she had written down. I explained kindly that we've ordered the same thing here for years and this wasn't it--especially since the dish had onions, which we never order. It wasn't so much the mix-up that bothered me, but rather the way it was handled. A simple "I'm sorry" or some effort to make it right would have gone a long way. That said, because this is one of our usual spots and the food is still solid, I did leave a 20% tip. But the experience left us a bit disappointed. read more

I love the food here and the ambience is so nice. Our server was very efficient and Noah the manager today came by to check and make sure we were taken care of. This place is a must visit if you're in the area, you won't regret. read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Feta Fries are my favorite here - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

We came here last week for the first time ever and I think this place needs to be on our list of most frequented spots! Sadly it's a bit of a drive for us but so worth it!! Julie was our waitress on Friday. We came in around 5pm and it got pretty busy once we had been there a bit but there was still plenty of seating and service was fast. Julie was helpful with some questions we had as it was our first visit. Our orders were perfect! I asked to sub one of the sides for grape leaves for an up charge (they make them here with ground turkey which is my favorite vs the cold rice kind). Between my wife and I we got lamb steak and shrimp kabobs which were all cooked perfectly and then we also shared an order of Feta fries. Wow!! They were amazing! I had to try the Cranberry Fig Martini. It was also delicious and pretty with a rosemary sprig on top. Interior is super cute with a Mediterranean vibe that feels festive! Friendly staff, clean restrooms, just a great experience overall!! Parking structure to the east of the restaurant is your best bet!! Thanks Olive Pit Grill. read more

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Olive pit usually never disappoints but today.. it did. I ordered a skewer with steak, I paid $3.99 extra for, I opened my take out and saw that it was THREE small cubes. My meal was about $30, so it was disappointing paying extra and getting less food. Delicious but I felt like I was ripped off. read more

Ali is the best! She recognizes us every time we come in! We admire her hard work, she's always seen clearing tables, filling waters, helping anywhere needed! She is always walking around making sure guests are pleased! Plus she does it all smiling! It's not always the food that brings us back! read more

Olive Pit Grill - Brea - Silver wine we shared recommended by the bar tender to enjoy with our meal! - Greek Near Me - Brea, California

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Good food, generous portions, reasonable prices, and good atmosphere. Plenty of parking. Highly recommend.

Went here with a friend for my birthday. I always enjoy my meals here so I was excited to lunch here today. This time around I decided to order something different. I ordered the lamb gyro combo plate with roasted mushrooms and roasted artichokes. I was disappointed with the gyro meat as it was sliced thicker than I'm used to and it was very dry. You also only get three slices. Not a good value for your money. I will still come back but I just won't order the lamb gyro again. I should have stayed with my "go to" lamb chops. read more

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Their food is always super delicious. Every time I come I enjoy their yummy food. Service is pretty quick. You can either eat inside or outside. Love this place! read more

I came here for my graduation dinner and they were able to make space for us and seat a party of 11. The service was nice and friendly and the food was delicious. I have come back many times since then and would recommend! read more