I use to frequent this place several years ago when I used to work in Costa Mesa. Excellent food, great staff, overall fun to go eat. Four years later, here I am visiting and the pita fries, are still to die for! Ordering that is a must! I love lamb, so lamp chops were the order. Succulent, tender, melt's in your mouth lamb chops. Still as good as ever! The Shawarma combo plate is pretty good too. If you love around town, or are just passing by with a hankering for greek food, drop by. You will be pleasantly surprised. read more

Not enough staff to provide service. We were told bar service and cocktails were shut down. We were better off ordering a bottle of wine, which we did. We order the beef shawarma and it was over cooked so match it was beef jerky. I worked in restaurant management and managed bars. This place is different. read more

This is my go to Mediterranean place in Orange County. Everything is fresh, healthy and homemade. My favorite is the Koobideh Combo! The watermelon mint drink is refreshing and their baklava is the best! read more

They have their own parking lot If you have a Tesla, come charge here too The place is fairly spacious and has a large menu available read more

Pom & Olive - Inside seating - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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We're in town for the weekend and had the urge for Mediterranean. Found Pom & Olive in Yelp with great reviews for this family owned restaurant so gave it a try. Everyone was right! Not only was the food fresh and delicious, the owner and all the servers were so gracious and attentive. I didn't take a picture of my husbands lamb chops or the spicy hummus we also had but they too were great- chops very tender and hummus light and creamy, not too thick and "pasty" like you normally see in grocery store containers. We'll definitely be back when we are in town again! read more

Pom & Olive - Koobideh Combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We loved this restaurant. The waiter name Handsome is wonderful- friendly and funny. Food is delicious. Will be back again read more

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The service here is really nice. The prices of the menu were also affordable, I got the pita with tzaziki, lentil soup and chicken plate. The interior was well kept and the bathroom was clean. The lentil soup was my favorite. I must have finished the whole bowl so quickly it had a hearty filling of vegetables and all. My chicken plate was good but the veggies were burnt so I couldn't eat them, so would just ask for them to not be? read more

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We are Always catering from here. They always do a great job. Samoas are so good, rice , salad yogurt tizaki, , Kobeedia etc my family always requests them. The man at the front is so kind and helpful. Love this place read more

Pictured: Combination Platter * Beef and Chicken Shawarma, Falafel, Hummus, Mediterranean Salad, Basmati Rice Koobideh Combo * Beef and Chicken Koobideh Kabab, Mediterranean Salad, Basmati Rice with Lentil and Raisins Honey Cantaloupe * Cantaloupe and Honey Lemonade * a hidden gem with the friendliest service * proteins were juicy, tender, and well-seasoned * drinks were refreshing and natural * currently has locations in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach 9/10 read more

Pom & Olive - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

One of my favorite restaurants always consistent, always delivering quality, flavor, and a great experience. In a world where things constantly change, it's refreshing to find a place that never compromises on excellence. Great food, great people, and great memories every time. That's why I keep coming back love the ambiance and service. read more

Pom & Olive - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The Spicy Garlic Potatoes and the Cauliflower Shawarma Wrap were sooooo good! The vegetarian combo was very underwhelming, it was mostly just the rice and a few pieces of falafel (which wasn't the freshest or best tasting). The Baklava and the saffron ice cream were really good too! The service was fast and the ambiance wasn't bad, but we took it to-go. A little hot or miss with some of the dishes, but pretty solid overall. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Value: 3.5/5 Overall: 4/5 read more

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After walking by a few times I was hesitant to dine in because the restaurant is always empty inside. Decided to give it a try and I'm not sure what to say. There was no ambience, there was no excitement. It seems Family Owned because our waiter seemed to be one of the owners. Started off with "Fried Cauliflower" priced at ($9.50) but came with only 4 pieces and no dipping sauce. Overpriced and underwhelming to say the least. For entrees I ordered the "Combination Platter" priced at ($17). Came with Beef & Chicken Shararma, Falafel, Salad and basmati rice. All I can say is there was a lot to be desired. I also ordered the "Koobideh Combo" priced at ($16). The kebabs were delicious and really the sole reason behind the 3rd star. I am willing to try again; plenty of good reviews so maybe they just had an off night. read more

Pom & Olive - Koobideh Combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Oh my goodness... So good. The best baba ghanoush I've had. Well seasoned and not sour. I had the beet salad and shared the lamb shawarma with my husband. Perfectly cooked and so tender. We will definitely be back. read more

Beautiful and spacious dining room. You are welcome immediately by the host as you walk in. There's a feel of elegance in the place but still welcoming for casual dining. Pom & Olive also offers cocktails, which is uncommon in Mediterranean/Middle Eastern dining. An Asian gentlemen also helps the servers. He is extremely friendly and helpful. He offered me some chili crisp that complemented my meal perfectly! I ordered the Lamb Shawarma wrap and Falafel & Hummus appetizer. Lamb was seasoned perfectly, tender and juicy. The falafel was crispy and tasty. The hummus was smooth and creamy with cut pieces of pickles and roasted eggplant in it. The contrasting textures and flavors in the hummus was unique and delirious. read more

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Every time I come here I am shocked once again by the prices. Usually good Mediterranean food breaks the bank, but here you get good quality for good prices. The koobideh kebab is yummy as well as the beef shwarma. We also usually get grape leaves for appetizers. I really like the pomegranate stew, but don't get it as you're entrée! It's very rich and flavorful, so it's better to eat a small amount and share. The only thing that would improve my experience here is being able to eat in the room with the beautiful bar and carpets hanging on the wall. Every time we walk through that room I yearn. read more

One of my friends recommended this spot to us and was super happy with it! Food 10/10 with service 100/10! Sheila really took care of us and encouraged us to try new things and gave us a couple great recommendations. Get more than enough food for the price, worth it!! Looking forward to coming here again! read more

Service and food were amazing! I ordered a kebab entree and it was delicious! Much thanks to Sheila !

Do not get the shawarma. They were overcooked and very small scraps of meat. I would stick to the kebabs and koobidehs. The place had an old school vibe which was nice. read more

What a wonderful find!! We went to the Orange Coast College Planetarium for a show and found Pom & Olive on Yelp. The food and service were outstanding. This is truly a hidden gem for excellent Mediterranean Food, from appetizers, and through the main courses. Generous portions at an affordable price! Yes, wine, speciality alcohol, and non-alcohol drinks. We truly recommend Pom & Olive for a comfortable down home dining experience. We will definitely be back for more of their delicious food and wonderful service!! read more

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When I walked in I initially thought it was pretty nice but when we went to the next room it really needed some updates. The food was not very good. The chicken kabob was the only thing that was okay. I feel like the ratings kind of tricked me. I was expecting so much more. The people were nice but that's the only thing I can say that was good. read more

My colleague and I were looking for a greek restaurant on our drive back to the Central Coast from San Diego and stumbled upon Pom & Olive. There was construction going on next door so at first we didn't think they were open but THEY ARE! :-) I ordered the falafel platter and she ordered the chicken shawarma platter. We also ordered the Watermelon Mint Lemonade and baklava. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The servings were very generous and we both agreed that the food was delicious! The service was also very fast. To note, the falafel was by far the best falafel I have ever had - they were crispy on the outside and moist on the inside - not dry at all. And very flavorful. Highly recommend! read more

I don't even know where to start! Probably the best Mediterranean food I have had in Orange County in the last 15 years. I've never heard of the restaurant and was meeting friends. What a great suggestion. We went for lunch and there was plenty of seating so we didn't have to wait. We all had the Cornish hen kebab. It was so tasty and I have to admit a little messy. But so worth it. Some of us had their mixed rice which had lentils and raisins in it. Some had plain white rice. It came with a little side salad. The price was very good and worth every penny. I will definitely go again because it was a huge menu and would like to try more things. read more

Pom & Olive - Front of restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Parking all around this spot, large place with plenty of seating. Looks like they could handle seating very large parties as needed. Prices are reasonable and portions are fair. I got the Shawarma chicken platter it came with pita, hummus and salad. They also offer a salad upgrade to the more fancy salads. I enjoyed the one that came with the meal. Shwarma was also really tasty. I enjoyed every bite. I had a Turkish coffee to finish my meal. Probably should have got dessert too but no room. The coffee was sweeter than Im used to but also really good. Nice way to finish the meal. Spotlight on the waiter. They had a larger party celebrating a birthday and his interaction was amazing, he really had that table rolling and the place enjoyed the great energy from that table. Making me think this might be were Im going for my birthday. LOL He was really helpful and ran the floor well. My grandkids love airplanes and there is a nice view of the jets taking off along the side windowed area, I think they will enjoy that too. Looking forward to going back soon. read more

I think this is hidden gem! The food was fresh , handmade authentic. We had filet mignon kabab and lamb kebabs, both were tender and delicious. The PITA fries with hummus dip is a must try! If you're in the mood for a sweet treat the baklava was superb, lots of nuts and sweet but not dripping with honey , Kash and Sheila go out of their way to make it feel warm friendly. The service was fast and efficient! Never had an empty water glass. I almost never do reviews but the deserved a five star ! read more

We discovered Pom and Olive in our search for a Mediterranean Grill restaurant. We were four people looking for a new experience. The place has a classic feel. I ordered the baked lamb dish which was delicious. The others ordered 2 beef kababs and a white chicken kabab with white basmati rice or mixed with lentils and raisins. I heard the chicken was a little on the dry side. All is fairly priced. The cousin is a mix of Iranian, Lebanese, and Turkish. read more

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Terrible service. Guy totally hounded us til we ordered then disappeared. Food was not good. Waste of $35 never coming back read more

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Don't hesitate - come enjoy this amazing food! My husband wasn't even hungry and he ate every last bite!!! The owner was very sweet and kind. The only area of improvement would be to check on the table a little more often to refill drinks or ask how things are going. Luckily, we were extremely busy eating our delicious food! We will absolutely be back! read more

Pom & Olive - Lamb Shawarma Platter Boneless Chicken Kabab - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This was our 2nd time trying Pom & Olive and it was delicious again! I tried the chicken shawarma this time and it was great. The flavor of the garlic sauce with the freshness of the salad really brought the meal together. The spicy hummus plate (not pictured) is also delicious. The service is great, our waitress let us try one of the refresher drinks for free along with our meal. We will be back! read more

Pom & Olive - Chicken Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Such a find!! The portions are generous and the staff very friendly! My friend and I both ordered the boneless chicken with beet salad! So tender and fresh! Parking was not difficult as some have mentioned but there was construction. read more

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This food was average, nothing special about it. Staff were not very friendly but not rude. No smile or friendly greeting. Restaurant was dull and lacking in energy. Price wasn't bad. The filet mignon shish kebab was flavorless. The taste of the Mediterranean mediocre. The sour cherry lemonade was a nice treat. Didn't hate it but wouldn't go back. read more

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The food was immaculate and the server was very kind to us. The food came out quick and the prices were very reasonable. We also got some nice baklava from the wonderful server. read more

I have been coming here for a few years now and it has become one of my favorite restaurants. Everytime the food and the service is 10/10!

Next door to the Travelodge budget motel. I was pleased to find a reasonably priced, healthy, food option walking distance from the motel. They have an extensive menu of authentic Mediterranean dishes with detailed descriptions. I had the Chicken Koobideh Kabab (ground chicken breast skewers). He said that it came with grilled vegetables; it did have grilled onions and a few pieces of zucchini. The salad that it came with was tossed with balsamic vinegar and topped with cheese, the greens were fresh and crisp, the salad was good. It also come with either basmati rice or I opted for the rice mixed with lentils and rasins. It was flavorful and mellow. It was a very balanced plate. The menu reads $14, but I was charged closer to $17? I dunno, I was traveling all day, handed him cash and didn't get a receipt. Too tired to care. I would come here again for a casual dine in or takeout. Next time I will ask for a receipt ;) read more

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I came here for lunch around noon on a Tuesday back in April with a friend. This is located off of Bristol Street right near Santa Ana Avenue (I think there's a Taco Bell at the actual corner of Bristol and Santa Ana). I heard about this place as being really good, so I was surprised to see how empty it was during lunch hour. Maybe it's more busier during dinner time? An older gentleman (owner?) helped us to our table. We started with cheese borek ($7.00) and samosa ($7.00), and I got the combination platter ($17.00) and my friend the koobideh combo ($16.00). Everything was very delicious! The cheese borek came with honey, which was tasty when drizzled on top (borek: golden fried flat bread stuffed with feta and mozzarella cheese). Who knew? My combo platter came with beef and chicken shawarma, falafel, salad, rice, and hummus. The chicken was a bit overcooked, but I enjoyed the meal as a whole. Their hummus was really good. Food was good and service was nice, but I did have a problem with the iced tea. There was something slimy in my glass that looked like dark iced tea. Our server couldn't explain it, and even got me a new one, but it still had slime in it. I wasn't sure what it was either, but if I had to guess, their dispenser machine probably hasn't been cleaned. This was back in April, so hopefully they checked and took care of it afterwards. read more

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How does one quantify the joy and happiness a genuine meal could make? Pom and Olive has been on my list for a while and for shame of a move that was. Or wasn't. Whatever I'm just glad this place is so chill and whatever vibe they're sending out it's for people who truly these giant plates and speedy hospitality. The only thing I knew I wanted to get on the way here is a spanakopita and baklava. The rest were hummus and gravy. The cheese Borek reminds me of a lighter fried cream cheese wonton with a sweet dipping sauce. That spanakopita though.. two per plate, they knew what they were doing. These giant hand pockets are incredibly fried, deliciously filled and blazingly satisfying. For the vegetarians out there-- these falafels are deceivingly adorable and equally delicious. Pocket sized speckled with beautiful greens behind the crust. Mmmm. Mmmmmm. Mmmmmmmm!!! The rice?! Fughettabootit! Can't wait to be back and be satisfied all over again! read more

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I discovered this little gem during my training days, and it's my absolute favorite place to eat. Cute little family owned business with attentive service. The food is AMAZING and beyond reasonably priced. I'm obsessed with the spicy potatoes and the spicy hummus is a dream. I'm just sad I don't live close enough to there everyday!!! ps thanks for protecting my phone when I left it behind!!! read more

Pom & Olive - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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i came here for my lunch break and service and food was fantastic. i got the falafel and hummus appetizer and it was so big it could've been my meal! i also got the boneless chicken kebab and it was so juicy!! for the price this meal was phenomenal!! 10/10 would come back read more

Pom & Olive - Falafel and Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

If you like Mediterranean food, you have to try this place. Love kabobs and their entrées are very affordable. Dine in service was perfect. Small and cozy with a good menu and deserts. Definitely recommend for a family dining experience and affordable dishes. read more

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Wow! The food was so flavorful and diverse, it was nice to try something new. The prices were so affordable too for what we got that two adults with drinks walked out under $50. Service was fast and gave good recommendations. The food was really rich however and I would have liked a little less oil, but still very tasty. Don't judge a book by its cover and stop in here for a tasty meal read more

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Environment: Entrance area looks like it will be a grand restaurant. But upon entering, the place has a dated smell. Tables were sticky (not sure why ) Service: We were seated promptly and all the servers were very polite and friendly. Food: Pretty standard offerings with affordable pricing for the portion size given. We had the spanakopita and trio sharwama. Maybe we just didn't order the right food? I guessed the sticky tables irked me out a bit read more

Pom & Olive - Spanakopita and trio sharwama I - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California