As usual, had such a great meal at Olympic Cafe. This is one of those places that feels comfortable and welcoming the second you walk in, with generous portions and food that tastes homemade. The Kokkinisto was the standout for me. The beef was incredibly tender and rich without being heavy, and the tomato-based sauce had that slow-cooked flavor that makes you want to keep dipping bread into it long after you're full. Comfort food in the best way. We also had the chicken skewers with rice, salad, pita, and tzatziki, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly grilled. Even the simple side salad and feta felt fresh and thoughtfully prepared. San Diego has a lot of Mediterranean spots, but this feels authentic, unfussy, and is consistently good, clearly has heart behind it. read more

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Giro Sandwiches-- good but worst tzatziki -- a Greek sauce made from: * Greek yogurt (thick and strained) * Cucumber (grated and drained) * Garlic * Olive oil * Fresh dill (sometimes mint) * Lemon juice * Salt I've ever had... horrible. Never going back. I used to love this place. Not really sure what they gave in little plastic containers... bad! read more

My son had the chicken and steak kabobs, rice , Greek salad He is a former Executive chef. He said ne beef, and chicken was VERY tender, and he rarely eats rice but he liked theirs! I had the gyro/ spanikopita ( spinach feta pie) plate but it was burned a bit and VERY dry Service was AMAZING! THEY seemed to bring out our food less than 5 minutes after ordering.. Great food..I will have what my son had Next time! read more

It was my coworker's birthday and he picked this spot for our office lunch back in June of 2024. We shared everything family style. I tried the dolmadakia, pork soulvakia, Olympic salad, a lamb shank, and the beef, chicken, and gyro platters. Everything was tasty and flavorful! read more

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Definitely a hole in the wall spot for Mediterranean food! They have a small parking lot in the front and back. I wanted something light for dinner so I ordered the agvolemono soup and a chicken kabob. My first time having that soup and it is so refreshing! The chicken kabob was so tender and juicy too. Our servers were super friendly and always checked up on us. read more

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I've heard so many great comments about this place so I had to try it. We Went for lunch and had the 1/2 chicken plate and the salmon plate. Plates have large portions. Everything was so delicious!!! The wait staff work together to give great service to everyone. We went during lunch time and got in right away. Almost all the tables were full with people. Inside is decorated very much like a Greek hotel. Very authentic. I loved everything about this place. I'll be back. read more

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So good and so authentic! Usually when I get gyro meat or kebabs somewhere else it's dry but here it's so moist! I even had leftovers and they heated up perfectly. I really enjoyed the service and atmosphere. Our servers were so funny and they checked on us constantly. There is parking in the front of the restaurant making it easy for customers. Also the menu had a lot of really interesting things I never tried! Definitely a new go to spot for me for Greek food! read more

Olympic Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

This is our favorite Greek restaurant. We always start with the addictive saganaki. Having flaming cheese as an appetizer sets the tone of a fun meal experience. I ordered the House Special Chicken. It was fresh, flavorful and so delicious. My wife had the chicken kabob platter with peas. She loved it. Service is fantastic and friendly. This is Delicious with a capital 'D'! Parking can be tight during lunch and dinner time. Great for groups and kid friendly. Enjoy! read more

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Co worker wanted to come here for lunch. It was 4 of us and we were able to pick our own table. The waitress came right away and we ordered. I got the steak sandwich with a salad. It was decent. The steak wad thin but had flavor. read more

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Picked up dinner here, all my friends have been raving about this spot for some time. Got the chicken & beef kabobs with fries, the meat was delicious & the Tzaiki was very fresh. Def would go again, the inside looked cute too. Looked like a nice date night spot read more

We really enjoyed our time here due to the atmosphere, friendly employees, especially our server Jaime, and of course the food and wine. It was my first visit and it definitely won't be the last. The restaurant offers three different options for dining- inside, on the enclosed patio, and outside seating in the front of the restaurant. The saganaki was very flavorful but the Greek wine was excellent! read more

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ordered the kokkinisto (braised beef). they brought out a full plate of greek salad first - normally i don't like raw onions but these were rly sweet. then they brought out 3 big chunks of beef w spaghetti noodles on the side (note to self, macaronia is Not macaroni ). the beef was tender & the savory cinnamon reminded me of taiwanese beef soup. service was super fast. & even tho it was a hot day out, the "inside" terrace was still comfortable due to the fans & shade read more

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Cute little Greek restaurant in North Park. Their parking lot is tiny and a terror to get into while dodging other cars, would probably just park in the nearby residential areas on the street in the future. We ordered the saganaki appetizer which is a block of cheese they light on fire as they bring out, very savory and rich, comes with a side of pita. A bit too salty/oily for me, but it was to be expected. My partner got the moussaka which was SO good, very flavorful with distinct layers and a rich bechamel sauce on top. I ordered the gyro and spanakopita combo w a side of hummus. The gyro was flavorful but a little dry, and the spanakopita was so soggy, not one bit of crisp which was disappointing. The hummus was good, helpful because the plates are a little carb heavy. Most plates come with pita, pilaf, and a tasty side salad. Seems like you have to order the right item here. Service was friendly and accommodating, the place is well-decorated and on theme. They have an "outdoor" seating area in a big tent if you prefer. The inside is a bit more casual, with staff standing at cafe counter and some tables for seated diners. read more

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Came here with friends for an early dinner. Parking is not the best but that's the only negative. To start I ordered Saganaki which is Flamed Kasseri Cheese with pita. Lemony,cheesy goodness. I ordered the Super Greek Combo which is Gyro, Chicken Kabob and Spanakopita with Rice, Salad and Pits for $22. It was yummy! Filling but I didn't bloated or stuffed. Had to get a side of falafel cause I'm a fatty! The table ordered dessert. The carrot cake and the banana chocolate chip cake were ok, nothing special about it. But the Baklava was flakey, honey goodness a def must have! The cheesecake was another HOMERUN! Homemade daily and so good! Then we tried the Galactoboureko which is a custard baked in filo smothered in honey syrup. Now the true gem of the whole experience was our server Jamié! He killed it! Funny, courteous, knew the menu, made helpful suggestions and didn't rush us! Who ever runs the Olympic Cafe should give him a bonus! The patio was nice spot cause it's not crowded, it's breezy and chill spot. read more

Olympic Cafe - Super Greek Combo - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Really good Greek food, and the owners are Greek, so they keep it very authentic. Being Greek myself I tend to be a little harder on Greek restaurants. It's hard to match food from Greece. The staff is friendly and very accomodating. The prices are very good, and they have takeout. The seating area is not very comfortable, so we tend to pick things up and take them home. We have tried to Doordash our orders, but it's hard to make the adjustments we want online, and sometimes in person. But it's better coming in and eating everything fresh and warm. They do a great job if you come in with a big group. read more

I like to pride myself in knowing great restaurants to eat at and I'd like to trust in other "foodies" recommendations... however Olympic Cafe was unfortunately downright disappointing. The reviews are so high, others have commented how delicious the food was but I came here yesterday and ordered lunch to-go and it was so sad. My boyfriend got the Ribeye Steak Sandwich with french fries, and I got the Gyro and Beef Kabob Plate. The steak sandwich was deplorable. The meat had ZERO taste, the tomato was mushy, my boyfriend was so sad. My Gyro and Beef Kabob Plate though had flavor. The meat for sure was seasoned well, but the rice was bland, the side salad even with dressing was also bland. I think I should have known because the restaurant was filled with older, seniors that the food might have been under seasoned to be health conscious. Total it was $45 for these two, I had even tipped even though it was take-out but we didn't get napkins nor utensils with our to-go order. I definitely will not be coming back, and left this review with 2 stars since at the least the food didn't make us sick. read more

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Much improved. This was the most enjoyable Pastitsio I've had in a long long time. Quite excellent 4 sure! Please see photos, light and airy tasty and delicious. Very happy read more

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Amazing service! Servers spoke Spanish, making it easier for many of us. Food was delicious (I had the Chicken Kabob plate) & Donna's desserts are so tasty, had to take an extra one to go! Clean & organized restaurant, very beautiful! read more

Olympic Cafe - Servers spoke Spanish, food was delicious (I had the Chicken Kabob plate) & Donna's desserts are so tasty, had an extra one to go! - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

I was meeting a friend for lunch and he suggested Olympic Cafe. I was pleasantly surprised with my overall experience! The location is convenient and they have a parking lot which is key in that area! The service was fantastic. The food came out remarkably fast. The flavors were light and tasty. My friend got the lemon soup and couldn't stop raving about it. I had beef and chicken kabobs and they were quite good. Given how quickly the food came out, it was obvious that the kebabs had been previously prepared, which is expected, but my only complaint would be that they could have been warmer. They were still quite tasty though. Overall we had a great experience and we will definitely be back. read more

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Thanks to Yelp for helping me find this little gem of a restaurant while staying in North Park! We ordered takeout but as felt a little fomo as soon as I stepped into the front doors because the vibe of this restaurant is absolutely immaculate. Warm, friendly, and comforting there were tons of families and friends gathered at tables having the most delicious looking meals. This truly looks like a long-standing, neighborhood gem. Everything we had was absolutely phenomenal: my husband is an avogolemno fiend and Olympic Cafe's version nearly put him in tears because it was so good. My kiddos loved their kabobs and the Greek salad sides were super fresh and yummy. I would not hesitate to order from them again! read more

We come to Olympic Cafe all the time--it's honestly one of my favorite restaurants in San Diego. This place is such a hidden gem, and the sweetest family-owned spot. You can truly feel the love they put into their food and service--they're always so friendly, personal, and take the time to chat with customers. The food? Incredible. We usually get the platter, which comes with chicken, shredded meat, rice pilaf, pita, and salad--such a huge portion that you can either split it or have leftovers (which is always a win). And their homemade cheesecake? To die for. My absolute favorite cheesecake ever. We probably could have split one, but my husband and I had to get our own--even if we had to be rolled home after, it was 100% worth it. We came here on Valentine's Day, and it was such a cute, romantic dinner. We had a cozy table by the window, candlelit with rose decorations--the whole setting felt like something out of a movie. This place just has so much charm and warmth. Their wine selection--they always have unique options, which makes it fun to try something new. Great prices, great food, great people. Olympic Cafe is 10/10 all around, and we'll definitely be back soon (probably this week, let's be real). read more

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Ugh! This was sooo good. I can't believe I have never been here until yesterday! I've been missing out. I will def have to come back. I got the steak kabob sandwich with their lemon soup. 10/10 for both! I ate it all!!! The soup was so yummy with pieces of soft chicken. The sandwich was in a pita wrap. The fresh garnishes of onion and diced tomato made it so refreshing. Their sauce was so good. I order the gyro platter to go also. Next time I'm trying more unique items. They have a small parking lot luckily I arrived at a time where I got one. They have outside dining, inside with ac, or another inside but with like outside vibes. Staff were so friendly. read more

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This place is an absolute GEM! The food portions are no joke come hungry or be prepared to take leftovers home. The service was genuinely impressive; you can tell they care about their guests. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance: cozy enough for a romantic date night, yet welcoming for a relaxed family meal during the day. Their outside patio is the cutest. From appetizers to dessert, everything was bursting with flavor!!! Honestly, getting to dessert is an achievement on its own because the entrées will have you happily stuffed with pure deliciousness. The super combo was a great choice if you want to try a little bit of everything. And the 1/2 chicken was literally the most delicious with the roasted potatoes in lemon sauce !! Also try their Greek sodas! Highly recommend! read more

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Maria waitres Cooks Felipe, Cani Where all amazing All star team Had the house special roast chicken Russet potatoes and salad, pita bread Meat comes off the bone , juicy lemon flavor Cooked to perfection , slow cooked probabaly Great flavor, great service , great price. Good ambiance.. 17 bucks. Big plate. Healthy food just what the doctor ordered read more

I was craving a meal that was both hearty and wholesome, and my partner suggested we check out this Mediterranean spot. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and inviting. The staff greeted us with a smile and gave us the choice of seating, offering options for outdoor, indoor, or patio dining. Since it was a gorgeous sunny day in San Diego, we decided to enjoy the patio, and the ambiance was just right--casual, cozy, and relaxed. The service was attentive and quick, making for a great start to our meal. I got tje beef kabob, and it did not disappoint. It was incredibly juicy and packed with flavor, and it came with a generous serving of Greek salad and warm pita bread. Def not skimpy on portions! I also had the chance to try their gyro, and wow, that was a real treat. If you're looking for delicious Mediterranean food with a friendly vibe, definitely give this place a try. I highly recommend it! read more

Went there tonight with a good Family friend and kids. had the fish n' chips ( Very Yummy) and also the Cheesecake for dessert ( also very yummy) - would recommend the food - and service was awesome - our servers kept smiles the whole time and the ambiance was nice - sort of loud on the patio -lucky I remembered my ear plugs ( as I have noise sensitivity as a person/Individual with autism ) - Interestingly enough it was established the same year that I was born ( 1985 ) which is why I want to celebrate my 042nd B-day there next year on the 05th of February of 2027 read more

Not gonna lie, I found Olympic Cafe because of a bad review someone left, but the owner's response was so thoughtful and classy that I had to try it for myself. So glad I did! We came for a late lunch/early dinner (linner?) and sat out on the patio, which has this adorable garden café vibe, super charming and relaxed. The service? Top-notch. Our server was attentive from start to finish without being overbearing. Now for the food... We started with the Feta Fries, generously topped with loads of creamy, salty feta. The fried calamari was light, crispy, and perfectly done. And do not skip the Saganaki, it was hands-down one of the highlights of the meal. For mains: My husband had the Pastitsio and didn't leave a single bite. I went with the Gyro Sandwich and Greek salad, a classic combo that was incredibly fresh and satisfying. They also offer non-alcoholic drinks, beer, and a great wine selection, something for everyone. Olympic Cafe totally exceeded my expectations. This place has heart, flavor, and a welcoming vibe. We'll definitely be back ... specially for that "slab of feta"! read more

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Been waiting to try this spot for months now. My son was visiting so it was the perfect time to come. Perfect sunny day for outdoor dining. We grabbed a table on the patio with our dog. We were promptly greeted with menus and beverages. Started of with the Lemon Chicken Rice soup and it was DEVINE! Next up was the Saganaki which was flambed at the table next to us then presented to us. It was more fun to watch and was tasty. We shared the Gyro and Spanakopita Platter. Everything was exactly what I expected and delicious. Our server Maria was attentive. Will be back for the soup and specials. read more

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Came here with my daughtet. Parking can be tricky but ok. They staff very welcoming. Helped right away. Service was outstanding. Food is good with big portions. Recommend this place read more

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I wanted to like this place but most food was below par especially the beef kabobs which was flavorless and I gave up on. Most greek restaurants are now using cheaper, inferior beef in their kabobs which drives customers away. read more

I'm not sure I can find the right superlative words to describe this incredible restaurant . What can I say that every other five-star review hasn't already said over and over? Well let me try: Donna and Nick and their team have created one of San Diego's most incredibly wonderful, affordable, cozy, romantic cafes that you will ever eat in. I just did it again and I took my leftovers home and just finished the most incredible second day leftover dinner. Thank you Donna. Thank you Olympic Cafe. You just messed up my diet and delighted my palate. You go girl! read more

Is the food better since Olympic Cafe moved to classier digs in 2017? Probably not, but it seems so. In the old days, the standards - gyros, kabobs and the like, foods you can find anywhere - were my go to items. Now I think the best things on the menu are those that are harder to find elsewhere in San Diego. Olympic Cafe has floored me with Pork Souvlaki... Pastitsio... Yemista, and I'm not even vegan, for God's sake. I'll stack up any of these "Specialties", these home-cooked, saucy, oven-baked pans of love, against any "Platter" you choose, and I'll win, every time. read more

Amazing service older gentleman he helped me and my family tonight. Food was so fresh and delicious. Our waitress made sure we are well attended too. We came from Sacramento to visit here and they didn't disappoint. I would highly recommend to come here. Thank you guys so much. read more

Oh wow was this place good! Really small parking lot but outside smells so incredibly good it just pulls you inside! They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, very beautiful and romantic ambiance. The menu is very large they have every Greek item you could think of and they even had other items like spaghetti, ribs, and much more. Food was phenomenal! The saganaki was amazing and the calamari was cooked to perfection. The salad was probably the best Greek salad I've ever had. The dressing was perfect and I love the amount of feta cheese on it. The shrimp was excellent and went really well with all of the fresh ingredients. I can't wait to come back to try more of the menu. Service was fantastic and so friendly as well! Definitely check this place out! read more

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A staple in North Park. Food and service is solid. We've been coming for decades and food is so good. Tonight I didn't get my usual lamb shank (which is delicious and the only thing I ordered in the last 10 years), but today I wanted salmon. It did not disappoint. Perfectly cooked and paired well with the rice pilaf and of course the wonderful Greek salad. read more

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Ordered the charbroiled chicken platter: came with good helping of rice, Greek salad and a small slab of Feta cheese, which I loved. The chicken itself was not worth the price- it was a piece that was cut horizontally or sliced (?) and THIN., but it was tasty. Ordered Hummus and pita and that was awesome . Service was great. read more

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after passing by this place so many times, we decided to finally give it a try... and it certainly did not disappoint! a host and server were excellent and very attentive at our table. we had their hummus appetizer as well as their chicken/beef kabob combination plate. the hummus was light and fresh, and the platter was amazing! we especially enjoyed the rice and the beef kabob. everything was fresh and tasted wonderful. the both of us were too full to try the dessert, but we will certainly come back to check out the rest of the menu. read more

This review is overdue. But I can say now, with certainty, this is 5 star food! I have probably had the salmon and rice 20 times! It is so good I rarely deviate. But the food is the same every time...which is amazing! I have had the 1/2 chicken as well. Always great. This kind of consistent quality is hard to find. Everything is fresh. The Pita bread is soft and delicious. Even the salad with feta, olives, cucumber, and tomato is always great. Most side salads are bland rabbit food. I eat this salad, every time. I love this place! Thanks for feeding me, and always being reliable. read more

Came with a couple friends on a Friday afternoon with no wait. Their patio seating was cute and breezy in the hot weather, and our server was attentive & kind. I ordered the Chicken Kabob Salad and it was the perfect amount. The chicken was tender and tasted great with the salad - would recommend for anyone looking for something light / not too heavy. My friends ordered the chicken kabob pita sandwich and gyro & chicken kabob sandwich, and both enjoyed their dishes as well. Would definitely come back for Greek food in the future! read more

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Just a personal preference but the tzatki was too thin for me. It's not the kind of Greek food I'm used to in Montreal. Glad others like it but it was missing something for me. I prefer thicker sauces and chunks of feta. Soup was bland, a little too thin for me as well. Service was nice. read more

Olympic Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California