Just because you aren't in Greece don't try to pawn off this food for Greek. I lived in 5 countries around the Mediterranean and have never encountered hummus (or so you called it) like this. Tell me the truth, you opened a can of Garbanzo beans, accidentally spilled them on the floor before you scooped them up and drowned them in balsamic vinegar! Then you continue to insult this dish by serving it with white bread. Y'all should be ashamed of yourselves. The ribeye steaks were charred beyond being edible. The building was better off when it burnt down years ago. read more

I wanted to do something special for my husband for his 40th birthday. I picked Olivia's for the outside seating. I went into the restaurant the beginning of July to book the party. The person, apparently the owner, who oks parties was not there. I was assured I'd be called back in a timely fashion. That timely fashion was the wed a week before the party. Every time I called the owner Harry was never there. But finally one time I called I was patched through to his cell phone. I gave him the final head count and details, including I would be bringing a cake. NEVER ONCE IN 3 MONTHS was there a mention that I would be paying a $2.50 plate charge for bringing my own cake nor was there any written contract. $70!!! $70 in plate fees to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday. But here is the kicker, when asked to speak with Harry, guess what, he wasn't there. So after waiting ten minutes Harry shows up. When confronted with the slight problem he says what did you expect bringing outside food into a restaurant? This is how I make my living. Who's going to pay the dish washer? When confronted with the fact that we were never told, and that it only takes about 30-60¢ to run a cycle in an industrial dish washer, and asked why he was never here, He replied with I was at home counting my money. I don't have to work. I just drive my sports car ( which is only a Camaro btw). Asked the server if paid and then told us to get the fuck out. Then stormed off and tried to peel out in his little Camaro sports car. In all the years I have worked in the restaurant business I have never been treated so poorly. And apparently he treats his employees the same way as those that I have talked to have nothing nice to say about him. We were there for almost 5 hours. In those 5 hours there were MAYBE 20 other people in the entire restaurant. But the $1000 my people dropped wasn't good enough. Harry I hope your home counting your money. Work service like that your going to have to save every cent read more

Best Greek salad I've had! Gyro was stuffed with meat and flavorful! Definitely will return. Food was excellent. Servers were attentive and pleasant. Very good experience! read more

We had not been here for about a year, however enjoyed a pleasant lunch whilst out on a Saturday afternoon. It was a rather dismal day, so it wasn't at all crowded and we were cheerfully seated and served. The cuisine is Mediterranean with reasonable pricing and great food. There is a bar, but neither of us imbibe. Give it a try if you're travelling north from Maryland read more

Olivia's - French onion soup and hummus - Greek Near Me - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Olivia's is probably the best-kept secret of Southern Gettysburg. Everytime I'm driving to get there, I wonder "have I gone to far?" until I ultimately see that sign on the right welcoming me to this homey Greek-inspired place. The food is pretty great. I've come on dates and with groups of friends, and there's always something for someone! I usually go for a few Mezedes (appetizers) to get a sampling of flavors. To be honest, some of them are pretty big, so this is a great way to enjoy the flavors of Greece. My favorites are the stuffed grape leaves with loads of tzatziki and the Saganaki (if you've never had this baked cheese finished with a flambéed cognac and a squeeze of lemon, you must try it!). The salads are great and not shy on the feta. The sandwiches are pretty awesome - souvlaki, gyros, and veggie pitas are all on point. The wine list even includes some Greek wines, which seems appropriate Prices are a little steep for some of the dishes, though you can definitely get an affordable meal if you stick to sandwiches and certain appetizers. The waitstaff has always been pretty great when I go. And if you drop in on a weekend evening, some local musician will be sure to impress and set a chilled out mood. Be sure to come Olivia's for unparalleled Greek-style food! read more

First time here. I got the gyro with fries, and baklava for dessert. The gyro was very filling. Fries were seasoned. The baklava was in more of a pie shape, and looser than other baklavas I've had, but it was tasty nonetheless. The bill for two people was pretty pricey, but the food we got was good, and our waitress Katie was excellent. Oh, they also give complimentary homemade bread and hummus while you wait for your meal, and both were great! The bread was warm and crusty on the outside, soft on the inside. The hummus was unique in that it was practically swimming in balsamic vinegar, but it gave it a nice tangy flavor. I'd definitely come here again. read more

Olivia's - Gyro with seasoned fries. Yum! - Greek Near Me - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

We stopped in here on a whim while driving through the area, and boy were we glad we did! The food is delicious- and you get a TON for the price! The Greek lamb kebabs are SO good! The complimentary homemade bread and from scratch hummus set a great tone for the rest of the meal. We will definitely be back! Great service too! read more

We went in on a Saturday afternoon- the place was quiet and few tables were filled. Our waitress was efficient. But that is where the good experience ended. Mixed drinks were weak at 10 dollars a piece. Hamburgers were greasy and the remaining food bland. We will pass on this next time and look for another venue. read more

Food was good. Service too. However, menu is OVER-priced. Too many dishes costing over S30. In fact, it feels like everything is at least $5 to $10 higher than it should be. read more

We arrived for dinner without reservations and while it was busy, our party of three was seated immediately. Our server, Megan, was fantastic. She was attentive, friendly, polite, and had perfect timing. The food was all delicious beginning with the complementary fresh bread and flavorful hummus. The smokey chipotle bbq wings were perfectly crispy and the sauce was tasty. The spanokopita was the best I ever had and the portion very generous. Other dishes we tried were the Greek and Caesar salads, pork souvlaki, and the stuffed peppers. Everything was very authentic tasting and we are happy to have plenty of leftovers for tomorrow. So glad we tried this restaurant and can't wait to return. read more

Olivia's - Greek salad - Greek Near Me - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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GO HERE! Short & sweet; we're out of towners, our B&B hostess recommended Olivia's, for "middle of the road-great meal". My wife & I celebrated our 35th anniversary @ our B & B restaurant that was ...good & very special. The next day, after eight sightseeing all day, we had dinner @ Olivia's, by recommendation. Hidden gem is an understatement. The service, by the hostess who took our reservation and Alicia who was our waitress, was on spot & personal. The menu is extensive & gives you a endless selection. We both had different salads that were very fresh & tasty. I got the Steak Gorgonzola Fettuccine that was (steak) cooked to perfection over delicious pasta. My "bride" got the German Meatball over buttered noodles, with a flavor that rendered you helpless to finish every bite. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Went to this restaurant very hungry and the food was amazing and did not disappoint!!! The servings were generous and very fresh!!! The service was friendly and with a smile from start to finish! I had the salmon with red skin potatoes and broccoli-Delish! Their deserts looked amazing but I had no room! Highly recommend! read more

Came here for the first time and it was great. The cook came stumbling in after we did so the food took a while but the waiter offered free extra bread and hummus for it. Food was outstanding and worth it! Large portions and prices were good too. If in the area will def be back. read more

Had a glass of water ONCE. But, after seeing that this place failed a food safety inspection, I'll never stop here for anything.

Such good food here! atmosphere is nice, HUGE portions so i definitely recommend splitting with someone else! i got the Greek Village Salad and it was so good and very big! recommend!!!! read more

Olivia's - olivia sign - Greek Near Me - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Had veggie pitas, hummus, Reece's cheesecake, staff was very friendly. Not too crowded would return and would recommend read more

Olivia's - Reece's cheesecake to go - Greek Near Me - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

One of the best local secrets that I can think of. Whether to stop in for a beer and an appetizer out on the huge outside deck-like dining area or to stay inside for a culinary delight- this is the place to go. The staff is friendly, the owners seem to always be there, and the food is way better than you might expect from a place that is almost in the middle of nowhere. If you have a chance to go don't skip it- you won't be sorry! read more

Enjoyed great dinner on patio. Our service was excellent and my beef tops were great. Had the best humus anywhere & even was treated to take some of the home made bread ad humus home not to mention half of my meal for the next day read more

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Two dead NATS we smooshed onto my entire plate. Would not trust the food, I told the host when she asked why we were leaving and she turned to her coworker and laughed. Our waiter who did witness the plate was apologetic. The inside was dingy and not clean. Outside looked like it had a nicer atmosphere. read more

Amazing hummus and bread. Food was delicious. Service was great. Sat on the back patio and it was a great atmosphere. Definitely coming back! read more

Olivia's - Top: Spaghetti bowl with meatball Bottom: Salmon Goddess - Greek Near Me - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Olivia's is a favorite restaurant for a special night out or for any occasion. Savvy tourists do find it but otherwise you're not battling the summer Gettysburg crowds (no pun intended). Lots of specials on the menu that we enjoyed last month. I did enjoy Yaya's homemade meatballs, I believe there were three varieties. My husband had the gyro, my son had the amazing white pizza. We were all very happy with our selections. If you go on certain evenings you will be entertained by the great Herb Sell on keyboard, makes for a romantic evening. Glad Olivia's is in our backyard. read more

Olivia's - Greek Near Me - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Wow what an amazing dinner we had tonight! My wife Amy tried the Thai crab cakes which she says were terrific and I had the lobster mac & cheese. Amazing flavor! The service was quick for a Friday night and we sat out back on the back deck listening to live music. We will be back Well we came back tonight to celebrate our 19th anniversary and had a great time! The food was amazing. I had the Thai crab cakes and my lovely wife had the the shrimp santorini. Daughter had the cheese pizza and fries I also had the New England clam chowder and my wife had a Greek salad to start. The salsa and chips were excellent. After talking with our server he told us everything is made fresh to order. Even the sauces and the pasta. No store bought dry pasta here! Highly recommend and will come back again soon! read more

I met a friend for lunch at Olivia's and we sat at the outside patio. The waitress was welcoming and attentive and immediately brought us warm bread and a hummus based dip. We ordered Gyro's and mine came with a Greek salad and my friend had sweet potato fries. The food was fresh, well-presented and very good. If I lived closer, I would be coming back frequently to this restaurant. read more

I ate at this restaurant twice while visiting the area. The menu has a broad range and everything that I had from the French onion soup to the various seafood dishes was very good. What really pushed this restaurant from four stars to five in my book was the incredible service. It is family owned and operated and they are extraordinarily nice and welcoming people. read more

The food is still good and the menu is eclectic. The service is absolutely terrible. We had a rude, nonchalant server seat us. She never asked if we wanted inside or outside, she plopped our menus on a booth over a railing. She never said "a server will be with you", "welcome to Olivia's", or anything else. The server was very inexperienced and needed some training. I believe that responsibility falls on Olivia's. We probably won't be back. We used to be regulars but there are other places to go that have better food and better service. Try C&D Grille in Abbottstown. Much better. One more note, I tried to send them an email through their website. I received a failure notice stating their inbox was full. Small indication of how the business is run. Nice. read more

In Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, after our ladies volleyball team won SIX GAMES STRAIGHT, OVER THE COURSE OF 2+ HOURS, we were a tad thirsty. Leaving littlestown, we headed to Gettysburg to get some drinks. Stopped at olivia's. Party/house music was rocking and we knew we had found the right place to drop ~$150 (there were 7-9 of us)! People on the tiki bar, lots of cars in the parking lot- we were psyched! Unfortunately, the girl at the front door turned us away with a "what can I help you with?" And a "we close at 10" (it was 9:59 pm). Rude! We went to TGIFridays and spent about $150 (before tip). I know $150 doesn't make or break a business, but for 45 minutes, would it have killed you to serve us a few drinks and some easy appetizers? read more

Went out for an early dinner with my husband and 2 year old daughter. We were seated quickly which was nice, our waiter came for our drink order and returned with 2 of the 3 in clean glasses. Disgusting. We ordered the 3 spread appetizer and it was ok. I love hummus but was not a fan of the homemade version here. It took forever for the food to arrive Which was not great since we had a sleepy kid. read more

Olivia's - A dirty glass stuck inside the water glass - Greek Near Me - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Food was bad. Ribs were salty. Stuffed grape leaves were just store bought. Lamb kabobs were fatty and poorly seasoned. Spanikopita was pretty good a tad salty. Way over priced. Service was not great. Waiter acted like he didn't recognize names of things we ordered. He had to see it from menu and copy it down. read more

I've been here 3 times over the past few years. My second visit wasn't good at all, but not worth detailing because it was several years ago. Went again yesterday. The food is okay-good. Olivia's is a Mediterranean restaurant, so naturally one would expect garlic in the food. I love garlic as much as anyone else, but there is a threshold. Yesterday's food was imbalanced by excessive garlic. The food was also over-salted. For the area, Olivia's is a decent spot for lunch or dinner. They have a liquor license, so also a rare place to grab a drink. The menu is also unique to the area. So, in short, I think it's worth stopping; just don't expect mind-blowing cuisine. read more

Olivia's is just outside Gettysburg on Rt 97 S. It looks like a cross between Greek taverna and a bar. Outside is a nice place to sit and eat, inside was very dark. Menu is Mediterranean. I had a very good soulvaki, pork was marinated and just cooked right. Friend had the gyro. I had a salad with mine and fried had seasoned fries. Around $10 the price was a little high. There was too much tadziki sauce which could have used more cucumber and garlic. The salad was good with a home made Greek dressing. The seasoned fries were not good, fresh cut fries would have been a lot better, and justified the price. Service was attentive and friendly. read more

Food was good. Waitress was spunky she had attitude in a good way. I ordered the prime rib, it was very think and tender and of course half of it went home with me..it was tasty. The inside of the restaurant was kind of plain, but the food was good! read more

I went to Olivia's pretty frequently as a college student. Five years later, I don't know if my standards have risen, or if Olivia's has just really dropped in quality. First, serving beer in a frosted glass is a no-no. But we did get to try a beer we had never had before, so that's a plus. The bruschetta and garlic bread were basically the same thing, the bruschetta just had some cheese and tomatoes in it. Both were way too greasy. I got the spanikopita, which was severely lacking in feta cheese. It was also much too greasy. It was also accompanied by garlic bread, making the meal just way too greasy and carb-loaded. The Greek salad bread bowl was ridiculous. It was the size I would have put on my dinner table for 4-5 people. The bread wasn't very good, but the feta was delicious - I wish there had been more in my spanikopita! It was all iceberg lettuce, it was very difficult to eat, and just not very great. It was mostly lettuce, so we weren't getting enough of the good stuff - peppers, olives, tomatoes, etc. The service was fine, and it's gives you a little variety from what downtown Gettysburg has to offer. read more

A nice restaurant in a weird area between Littlestown and Gettysburg that is seemingly always crowded. It's a bit of an "odd" place really. Part high end restaurant, part bar food posing as a high end restaurant. The crowd was very mixed; some snow on the roof and bulging waistlines, some underdressed young barflies. Been there once years ago, and went again recently. Entree prices are fairly high, but our waitress was very friendly and efficient, and the tap prices for good craft beer surprisingly affordable at $5 per pour. My wife had a Korean steak dish that was well prepared and nicely spiced. Steak was cooked perfectly. I had an appetizer of Thai chili wings which were dry and surprisingly bland with very little flavor. My moussaka was good as a basic Greek dish. Nothing remarkable. The linguine bread bowl was massive, but it's also cheap to produce, so you sort of expect to get more. The quality of the food was not consistent, though not so bad that I won't go back. For a restaurant in a slightly awkward location, I think the food was overall good and the wait staff was quick and accommodating. It's still a restaurant with an identity crisis, in my opinion. I'm having a difficult time with this review (three stars or four) but give it a shot if your in the area. read more

This restaurant has very generous portions , delicious and authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, and a large menu. With that being said, dont show up in a hurry. Their service is always very slow, regardless of the time and day of the week that you show up. The food is absolutely worth the wait, but it can get a tad tedious. If the service were faster, I'd give this restaurant 5 stars in a heart beat! read more

I love Olivia's, great service, good food, large portions. Price may seem a little high but I always have enough for another meal to take home. read more

Olivia gets 4 stars because I feel guilty. I've eaten there twice on two different dates. I can't remember the food (I think it was good) but I wouldn't date the people again-avoid [the people] at all costs. The 2nd time we went there was a huge birthday party going on, but that didn't effect service: speedy and nice. There's a big sign on the side of the building "bikers welcome." I don't know many real bikers that like Greek food, but I bet all the rubs might, so good for Olivias for broadening their marketing! read more

I came here with a group of classmates from the Emergency Management Institute for dinner on a week night. I ordered the Chicken Yanni and a strawberry basil magarita. My dish was really good and the margarita was fantastic. Our waitress did a great job serving our huge group (11 people) and regularly checked on us without be annoying. I'm surprised Olivia's doesn't have a more favorable rating. read more

Great for Gluten Free and more As I'm enjoying my leftovers from last night's meal I want to review Olivias. My husband and I shared the trio of salads and the seafood Mac and cheese. The salads were creative and good but the Mac and cheese was outstanding. They prepared it with gluten free pasta and none in the cheese either. The portions were perfect for sharing. I took part of mine home so we could share some of their amazing homemade cheesecake. (No crust for me). We got the tuxedo which included chocolate and plain cheesecake. We enjoyed dinner with the family at Olivias read more

Several months ago, my wife and I were in the Gettysburg area and were looking for a good lunch spot. We decided on Olivia's after driving around the area and not finding too many other options that interested us. Very few cars were parked outside (uh oh). From the outside, the place is not very impressive. Inside it's somewhat dim and cozy (realtor speak for small). The server was friendly and fairly attentive. I ordered a gyro with fries ($13.99). My wife had the Greek Crab Melt ($16.99). Both were overpriced for what we received. Her sandwich was tasty and my gyro was okay, but did not taste as good as the gyro I usually get in Lancaster, which is several dollars cheaper for the same food and better tasting. We skipped the overpriced dessert and decided we felt no need to return. Bathrooms were nice and fairly clean. My advice: unless you like overpriced food, keep driving past Olivia's and go elsewhere. read more

This place features a variety of Mediterranean style entrees mixed in with some meat and seafood classics. They feature a Friday night prime rib special that is quite popular as it was sold out by 6:30 PM. The food tasted very good and we will go back again to try other dishes. One thing that we noted was how hard the service staff were working. They all were hustling throughout the evening. read more