Came here for Thursday's special ... Imam Biyaldi (stuffed eggplant) ... topped with a wonderful tomato sauce and the most lovely spices. It was so good. Also, had their mussels ceviche, and hummus with pita bread. All this scrumptious food plus a bottle of Italian wine = GREAT MEAL. The Olive Tree Cafe is BYOB so bring whatever drink makes you happy! You place your own order at the counter then wait until you hear your name called over the PA system. We love sitting outside in the patio area ... the fun part is that you get to meet a lot of fellow Olive Tree foodies and the conversations and laughs fill the night. Great atmosphere, can't wait to go back again soon! Note: Encountered a technical glitch and my other pics got lost in the universe@#$% ... will add this eggplant dish pic after my next rtn visit. read more

Olive Tree Café - Wine - Greek Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I have been a regular for over 10 years and always very happy with their entrees and customer service. I just confirmed with their staff that the ownership has changed. The head chef apparently bought the restaurant from the previous owner. They are also reportedly using the same recipes. . The food had always been great, but I feel that the food is now even tastier now, and without being too salty or over-seasoned. That's my 2 cents. Highly recommended!!! read more

First time coming back ever since the new updates (ordering, credit cards, etc.), and was excited to see how they were doing. I'll start with the food since that's the easy part: it was good. Everyone saying "fOoD qUaLiTy chAngEd" needs to take a course on cognitive biases, because the food tasted the same. Great as always, will be coming back for that. Unfortunately, I had to dock one point due to the FOH service (or lack thereof). We tried the new ordering system at ~5:15PM, and were quoted 6:20PM pickup. Arrived and checked in at 6:20PM and was told "Food is not ready yet." Fair enough, I squinted to see the finished orders but can't read the names, so I took their word for it. Proceeded to wait for 15 minutes. Checked back in, and was given one of the orders that was sitting there since I entered the restaurant. I told the person working the counter that I was here when the order was right behind her the whole time and had to wait for 15 minutes without being notified at all. No sympathy or apology. I understand a busy restaurant is hard to work through, and I know the position the worker has been in. But if you are going to incorrectly tell a customer to wait, at least apologize and own up to it. Not sure exactly how the takeout system works, but if it's difficult to tell which orders are complete, there's probably something wrong with the system. The only reason this review isn't 3 stars is because the food was as delicious as I remember it, and thankfully it wasn't cold after I waited for no reason. That being said, I will be coming back for sure. It's hard to stay away from the souvlaki for long, and I'm glad to see that business is doing well. Just make sure you tip accordingly *after* you get your service. read more

Solid Greek food at a reasonable price here. I got a chicken souvlaki pita with salad and a baklava. Everything was delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and very flavorful, the salad dressing was super good, and I loved the baklava. Would be awesome if the sandwich had more meat and toppings. Maybe they can offer an option to double the protein. I'll ask next time I go. Pita bread could be a little softer too, but it was good. Restaurant was buzzing on Saturday evening when I went. I ordered takeout at the counter and it took about 30 min. Not bad since everyone says it takes about an hour, but I'll definitely order ahead next time! read more

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First one trying this place out and we came on Mother's Day. It was very busy with long line but it went fast coz the crew were magnificent and super friendly. The place is located near Kahala Mall, but very busy street. Though there's ample of parking, the amount of people coming makes parking a task. But the food makes up for that issues. It is authentic and reasonable price. The space is cute; you can dine inside or enjoy the patio. Nice breeze!!! read more

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Olive Tree Cafe is amazing! This counter-service restaurant offers delicious, high-quality, and affordable food! I was extremely impressed! The appetizers we ordered were all $7.99 or less, and the mussel ceviche stood out the most. It came with six pieces and was absolutely delicious. Oh, and don't get me started on the feta! Definitely order extra slices--at least one per person. You won't regret it. For my entrée, I had the organic chicken souvlaki, which was moist and juicy. You can order it as a pita or a salad, and if you choose the pita, it comes with a side salad. We finished with the baklava, which was perfectly flaky and nutty with just the right amount of sweetness. Did I mention it's BYOB? Bring your favorite bottle of wine and enjoy a glass while you wait for your food, it makes the experience even better! Olive Tree Cafe is a great spot for a girls' night out, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and even a parking lot. The service is friendly and welcoming. I'm already looking forward to my next visit with friends to share another meal here! read more

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Still one of my favorite places to grab a bite. Olive Tree remains my go-to for Greek/Mediterranean food on island. Ownership recently changed hands to a longtime employee. They've made some great updates such as now accepting credit cards, offering online ordering, and updating the menu board. Oh and they're finally open again for dine in! (It was closed since Covid.) Best of all, the food hasn't changed. Same recipes, same flavors, same consistency that keeps me coming back. I'd list my favorites, but honestly you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Highly recommend as always! read more

Genuinely impressed with how they have been managing the restaurant! They have cleaned up the space and allow sit down. The food is still the same menu and same quality. It does take A LONG TIME to get your food but that's because it's delicious. Don't place an order in your car outside thinking you can skip a line. If it's an hour wait, it's an hour wait. Be respectful of other elder patrons waiting patiently for their food. read more

They have online ordering now where you can use your credit card!!!!! They have new printed placard menus (no more whiteboard). Also they're open for dine in again for the first time since Covid! You still need to order wayyy ahead of time (about an hour) online bc they are super busy and with good reason! Their food is the most consistently tasty - love their fish souvlaki and their salad dressing is the best! Their hummus and baba ghanoush are very garlicky and delicious. Love this place and gonna order more regularly since I don't need to go to the atm anymore before I pick up read more

January 2026 update! They now take card for in person and online orders. Great food as always.

Love this place! The soup is my favorite item, but overall everything I've tried tastes great and is well priced. The staff is very friendly, and while the place is small they almost always have a crowd. I usually order takeout so no never an issue with finding seating. read more

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Updating my review from several months ago - Much better ordering and food timing flow, kudos to the OTC team for making the right adjustments to get things on track! Food has always been ono, will be back for sure now! read more

Olive tree café seems to have kept their prices the same for at least five years. The food is excellent and the customers kept coming and going there is both outdoor and indoor seating, BYOB. You have to order at the counter, then they call your name and you pick up your order in a takeout box. This place was very busy when we went, but no one minded the wait. I was with a group of friends and we were a party of eight. We sat outside, it was relaxing and you don't feel like you have to leave or rushed! Sorry, I forgot to take photos, but I will definitely be back ! read more

Love it here. Food is fresh and reasonably priced. Don't bother calling to place an order. They seemingly never answer their phone. 4 star rating due to the poor customer service. M**** (name on the receipt) seems very unhappy at her job and needs customer service training. No greeting, just stared waiting for me to order and when I asked how long the wait would be for my order she didn't answer me and just looked at the person beside her who answered me. No smile, no hello, no thank you, nothing. I wanted to go back again for dinner tonight but didn't because of the poor customer service. read more

I love Greek food, but this place just didn't do it for me. The plates feel incomplete for the price. Additionally, while there are some tables inside and plenty tables outside to sit down, it is takeout service only. Everything is served in takeout containers, which took away from the experience for me. I also felt like each pita sandwich that we got did not have enough filling... Our chicken one had a tiny piece of chicken in it (about the size of 1/4th a chicken breast) and that's it. For the price, I expected these to have more filling. read more

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Daily specials are delicious! Food is fresh! Get there early, the place gets busy! Wish I ordered the baklava...will have to return!

I haven't been inside Olive Tree Café, but I did eat the lamb souvlaki, sans napkins or utensils, in the back of a moving van. I was in Honolulu for a work trip and a local colleague and longtime Olive Tree customer suggested the place for an on-the-go dinner. He said it was a small, cash-only spot that had been around forever. He called in our order and picked it up, and was surprised to learn he could now pay by card. I got the New Zealand lamb souvlaki and it was delicious, with marinated, grilled grass-fed lamb and house tzatziki wrapped in a round of pita. The lamb was flavorful, the pita warm and pillowy. There was a simple side salad with a small container of dressing, and I ate those leaves with my hand along with the souvlaki. This was a fast, easy dinner, one I'd definitely have again if I lived nearby. Check it out if you're in the mood for a quick Greek meal in Honolulu. read more

UNSAFE FOOD HANDLING/BAD CHICKEN!!! This place was just ok before, but I heard it had new owners, so we decided to give them a chance, in hopes it would be better. I got the chicken shawarma. I went here Saturday 5/30 at 7:52 pm according to our receipt. If you went here and got sick from food poisoning the day after 5/30. chances are it was because of Olive Tree's bad chicken and poor food handling practices. I went to the ER twice with a terrible case of food poisoning, intense excruciating pain and blood in my stool. We traced it back to Olive Tree for salmonella. This was the only place I ate chicken all week and the only thing I ate different from other people over the last week. Do not eat here unless you want to shit blood for 2 days! It is now 6/2 and I'm still not ok. Fffff this place! read more

I ordered a lamb gyro and got one sad, skinny little slice of meat hiding inside a cold pita like it was ashamed to be there. I swear there were maybe three pieces of lettuce total. I think a breeze blew a piece away. I should've taken a picture because our plate looked pathetic. I tried to salvage the experience with the baklava, but nope. It was mushy, tastless, and somehow both oily and dry? I came in hangry and left even hangrier. This place... never again. read more

Really good tasting Greek food. There is usually a line after 6:00 and Yes, there is a constant struggle for that elusive parking spot if you want to park inside their tiny lot. Post Covid - Take Out & Cash only! No more Dining inside or on the outside patio. Bummer! Good news is the food is still made fresh & still has that authentic Greek taste! Sad news of the Owner passing away on the door with a temporary closing over next weekend, but business and its focus on quality continues to thrive. I will try calling ahead next visit to hopefully decrease the wait as each order is prepared fresh! Five Fabulous Stars and a prayer with condolences to the family and friends of the Family Owner Savas Mojarrad. read more

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Been going here for many years and the food is still solid, if not spectacular. Fish and Lamb souvlaki, hummus and baklava are our "go-to". Online ordering is a plus - but you must plan ahead (40 minute lead time was what came up). We ate there - and it seemed like ordering when you get there was much faster (maybe because it was after the dinner rush?). A pleasant cafe-like ambiance outside. read more

Very delicious food and reasonable prices. Only take out and only cash accepted. This place is busy even though it is just take out, keep that in mind when you order. I called in 10 mins after they opened and still had a 30 min wait but worth it. Ordered chicken souvlaki and shaorma, both served on a warm pita and a side salad. Well seasoned meat and tasty vinaigrette salad dressing. Had a side of hummus and tarama salata. Very flavorful hummus with garlic flavors. Baklava crispy top and soft center filled with walnuts and drenched with syrup. If you don't like sweets this is not for you but if you like sweet treats, I highly recommend. Small shared parking lot. Really nice staff. read more

This establishment has changed hands like so many other food related businesses in Honolulu. As consumers we need to adapt to the new management as with all other things in life. The food quality is the same which is good news. The staff are hard working, level headed and pleasant. My reason for the so so rating was the wait time. I order my food at six and as I completed my order was advised it would take 50 mins for my food. One has to be smart about timing. Fine in is open again which is good news for the community but it is all basically takeout so you are competing with many others. Perhaps a second location would be ideal? Anyway feeling very thankful for the previous owners and the crew that worked their poles off to feed us healthy and delicious food for decades. Much mahalos. read more

Olive Tree Café - Closed 3/24 Open 3/25 - Greek Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Authenticity and quality for their food and service. ~ Everyone and everything is very down to earth every time I go here. This is what makes Olive Tree stand out - especially from similar places ~ If you are in the local area I highly recommend Olive Tree for great Greek food. read more

The olive tree is a kahala staple. We live down the street from this cute "mostly" Greek restaurant and we feel so lucky that it's in our community. The fish souvlaki is my favorite entree and all the side plates are delicious and a great deal. Try the baba ganoush, the gigante beans, mussels, the Greek salad and the tabouleh salad. Food is always fresh and consistent and the flavors are simple but hit every time. If you ever feel a little under the weather, try the agvolemono soup. Used to be cash only but they now take card. You can eat on the patio and it's a cute ambiance especially if you bring wine (you can purchase it next door at the wine shop) read more

Food and service were good. Would recommend this restaurant. Would definitely patronize it again.

thank God the old owner sold the place to the chef.. The old owner was a complete idiot three years after Covid the fool would never let people sit down outside or inside his place he told everyone to get their food and just beat it ,,, now the new owner is smart,, he actually allows people to use credit cards he actually allows people to sit down in his restaurant he is not a dog hater like the old owner,, I give this place five stars and I only wish this new chef owner could've taken over the place a long time ago he's doing a damn good job read more

My chicken pita wrap was good but I wish it had more sauce, more chicken, and more toppings in it. It's a little on the plain side for me. Pita is good though. And a bummer that they're cash only. read more

So happy Olive Tree Café is doing dine-in again after 5 years of takeout only! This place has been a longtime favorite, and it's awesome to finally sit down and enjoy the food. It still has that chill, neighborhood gem vibe, and they now accept card!! (Duh it's 2025, why wouldn't they?) It's still BYOB, which is perfect if you want to bring a bottle of wine and keep it casual. I was also able to chat with the chef, who's been with Olive Tree for 25 years! It's always cool to meet the person behind such consistently great food. After you place an order, they will call your name out when the food's ready to pick up. So make sure you're paying attention to avoid having your food sitting for too long. I would happily wait an hour for my food here, since it means a delicious, quality, and BYOB meal. Olive Tree is back and better than ever! read more

I've been going to Olive Tree for many years. My favorite WAS the chicken saffron special. Had it tonight and it seems like the recipe has changed for the worse. Heavy on the tomato sauce and can't taste any saffron. If you aren't going to use any saffron keep it out of the name. Very disappointing. For $17 I don't think I will get it again. Other dishes haven't changed much but portions seem to be shrinking while the prices keep going up read more

We did take out because that's all they offer. Outside is dated. They weren't busy maybe two orders ahead of us. Still waited almost 30minutes for some pita & hummus, lamb souvlaki. We went to our car and had a few bites and everything was cold. We waited a while just to get cold food. It was very bland too. read more

Olive Tree Café - Cold pita - Greek Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love this little gem in Kahala. The food is always spot on. We pick up our go to picnic meals every few weeks: souvlaki plates and a tabbouleh salad, hummus, or dolmades to start. It's impossible to skip a slice of fresh baklava for dessert. Super excited they're reopening dine in!!!! read more

Honestly, this place used to be so fresh and delicious, so I was really looking forward to my to-go order. I got the eggplant baba ghanoush and the shawarma. The order was ready pretty quickly, which I appreciated--but unfortunately, they got my order wrong and I didn't receive what I asked for. The pita was stiff, and the lamb patty tasted like it had been frozen and reheated. It didn't feel fresh at all. Overall, it didn't reflect the quality or authenticity of traditional Greek cuisine I was expecting. read more

Olive Tree Café - Greek Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I havenʻt ordered from this place for at least a year. some changes Iʻve noticed: they now take credit cards. You have to go in and order. no telephone orders. i ordered my usual chicken soulvlaki with pita bread and salad, and a side of babaghanoush. I noticed the old timers during savas days were no longer working the kitchen. When I ate my babaghanoush it was kinda chilled. donʻt recall it being chilled before. it didnʻt look freshly made like before? but it was still delicious with a smokey flavor. re: the chicken soulvlaki with pita. when i opened the box, everything looked very rushed in terms of placing the pita over the salad paper, not like the old dayz, also the salad dressing didnʻt seem to have the bit that it used to have during Savas days, and the pita bread was soft but the flavor of the souvlaki didnʻt have the ultimate freshness like before. the pita became a little soggy, but still a joy to eat. I will continue to go there but this latest experience wasnʻt to joyful. am hoping their avegolemo soup is till good - will remember to order that next time. read more

It's basically all Greek to me! Olive Tree Cafe has been here in Kahala Korner since I can remember just right outside Kahala Mall and thought this would be perfect as I was craving something Greek...specifically Tzatziki Sauce! Souvlaki it is! New Zealand Lamb marinated and grilled is served in a warm pita with the amazing tzatziki sauce and I also got the Greek Salad (greens, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, peppers, onions, feta and olives) with a side of lemon herb dressing. Souvlaki is just gorgeous!! Served with a side salad as well (oops!) I ended up stuffing the salad in the pita lol and omg what a happy dance moment as it was just so flavorful and the explosion of it all satisfied my cravings!! The salad was okay...super fresh and yummy don't get me wrong, the dressing was a perfect and added so much freshness to the salad, after I ate the olives and feta the rest was basic and I guess since the Souvlaki came with a small salad I was over it half way through. Walking in they seem to embrace the pandemic takeout only vibe as the inside is quite small all the tables are flipped over even on the outside, and as myself and others ordered were told it will be 20-25 minutes and to wait outside. As everything is made to order I didn't mind at all and appreciate the time it takes to make each dish which I did time it just right as I entered back in it was just done. You pay when you receive your order (Cash or local checks only) and the dude made a specific point to the receipt and said there is our phone number on the top and to please call next time so I didn't have to wait. As we all didn't mind waiting so for some reason it does bother them, even as a person who called in her order for pick up he told her she was too early and to wait outside. That type of vibe is very negative and I didn't like but hey that's their system...we still Olive you! Thank you read more

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Love going there...haven't been in a while since pre-Covid when we could dine in. Unfortunately STILL can't dine in. But they were still pretty busy so that makes me happy. Don't forget cash or checkbook. They don't accept card...luckily I always have a check on me since I had only enough cash to throw in a tip. I only went for Baklava for the Hub's Bday. I bought the last 11 pieces. Most places are half the size...theirs are like Napple-sized! Hubs is very particular, but it got his approval. He said could be flakier...but I did buy it the night before so not sure if that had anything to do with it. Also got 2 piecse of ouzumisu...their "tiramisu." I don't like ouzu so didn't think I would like it much. It was very good. Super light and not too sweet. I'm not a dessert person, so you know it's not too sweet if I can handle. Can't wait for them to re-open the dining, but til then I guess I just need to do take out. It's right outside the mall, close to my yoga...so convenient especially since that parking lot is sooo manini. read more

Olive Tree Café - Full sized meal plate shows how big the baklava is! - Greek Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Very popular a great place for lunch or dinner. Can't go wrong with the daily specials.

Food was good. We ordered take out. The portions were small. Inexpensive option for the location

I dont understand why so many people eat here. There are so many other places that is way better. Here, the portions are so small for the price. The amount of meat is so little. The lamb is so chewy and no flavor. What is good is their hummus and dressing for salad. I wouldn't come back to eat here. Go anywhere else. read more

The place is a little quirky, but the food is good, fresh and even addicting. They offer a limited menu of Mediterranean Cuisine for carry-out only. (Dine-in never reopened after the pandemic.) It is best to call in your order and pick up about 20 minutes. They only accept cash, no cards.....no exceptions. I ordered the fresh fish souvlaki. I think the fish was mahi mahi. The pita tasted freshly made and there was plenty of fish. The fish was covered in a delicious lemon/garlic dressing. Salad on the side was included and could be added to the souvlaki. I loved it. I also ordered the tabouli salad. The salad came with 2 generous heaps of tabouli that was very fresh and a garlic/lemon sauce on the side. Very good. I also had a serving of the misu cake. The cake was excellent, light and moist. I'm told it is made with ouzo. They got our order correct, but we reviewed it before we left. The place gets very busy as this is a local favorite. read more

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