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The Green Olive

4.2 (44 reviews)
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Denise M.

I have been eyeballing this place for quite a while, and when I saw that fellow yelper Stephanie V. Had eaten here, it encouraged me to try it. They've really made an effort to dress this place up. I was in here when it was a Mexican place previously, and it looks so much different with the large daily breeze and little fountains in the corner. The menu is huge, and I was so thrilled to see that they have lamb chops. I love lamb and you really don't find too much lamb in Arizona. You order at the counter and they will bring your food to your table. We ordered: *Gyro wrap with spicy potatoes *Chicken kabob wrap with spicy potatoes *Lamb chops with rice, salad, hummus, and pita The sauces and dressing that came with the food are so good. There seems to be a southwestern or Mexican twist with jalapenos in this food and I'm living for it. If you like Mediterranean food and want just a different twist to it but I can't really place my finger on, this is the place for you!

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Veronica B.

Yum, yum, and more yumminess!!!! It's the kind of place where you wish you were still hungry so you can eat more!! We ordered online from DoorDash and it was Fantabulous!!!!! We received the food really quickly! The chicken shawarma plate rice - savory and PERFECTLY seasoned - Chicken as well!!! Realllly nice portions!! That extra bit of salad was so fresh and crispy!! Yummmmmm!!! The tzatziki sauce is more of a yogurt as it says. Baklava was seriously out of this world, the crispiness, the sweetness, the nuttiness oh my!!! This is a definite, yes on my list!!!

Ate here last night with two good friends. The first visit for all three of us. The restaurant is not fancy, but it was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was busy and there were several other diners there, but the acoustics were such that we could all speak in normal tones and clearly hear each other. We all ordered different entrees, and we all thought the food was delicious. I had the Gyro Royale, and I would definitely order it again on a future visit. Staff were friendly and welcoming.

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JoAnn T.

SAVE YOUR MONEY!! Worst Mediterranean I've ever had. Explains why it was COMPLETELY EMPTY at 5:00 on a Saturday. Roasted vegetables eh no - I paid $1.50 extra for over-steamed and some were brown. Worst Tzatziki ever. Runny liquid. Salad was wimpy (bad tomatoes) under the meat and meat was 40% less than you get everywhere else. Rice - no flavor. Bought side of "Greek" fries that were supposed to have Parmesan and Feta cheese. You'd be hard pressed to find either and at $6.99 not cooked and less than a McDonald's serving size. The app doesn't work well. Kept going around in circles--I about gave up and sure wish I would have. Complete waste of money!! You couldn't pay me to go back here.

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Diele K.

My friend has spent weeks raving about this location, and how we needed to try it before an event when driving out to Phoenix area. He advised there were vegetarian options and the food was great, so when we planned to go to Copa America we knew where lunch would be! When you walk in, there is a counter to walk up to place your order. Once your order is placed, there is a beverage station that you can grab a drink while you sit down to have your food prepared. They brought the food directly to the table, and I was amazed at the portion for the price! $13.99 for a Falafel plate which included fresh greens was great! This platter could easily feed two people if you wanted to share and was delighted to have leftovers. If you eat meat, my friend said the Chicken Shawarma Fries are a customer favorite and he finds himself stopping in weekly to have though this location is 20ish miles from where we live. That's the mark of a good dish if you are willing to drive to eat it! Be sure to check out this location if you are a fan of Mediterranean cuisine.

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Emily H.

This place was so good, I came back twice before writing a review! I ordered the Gyro Platter both times and they were delicious both times. I'm not usually a hummus girl, but their hummus was so creamy and tasteful. The house green sauce that comes with the platter is incredible. I want that sauce with everything! I also ordered the Beef Shawarma Fries which was spectacular. Although it had too much onions for me, they had shoestring fries which is the best. We received complimentary baklava since they had grand opening the next day. It was good and flaky. Overall, would definitely be returning as this is my go-to place if I'm in the area.

Alisha O.

I was in the area and hungry, so decided to give this a try. The young woman working up front was so welcoming and informative! I got the #1 beef skewer plate and subbed "spicy potatoes" for rice though I had no idea what they were. They are SO good! It's thinly sliced potatoes in this amazing green garlic sauce. I'm happy that I also got a side of this garlic sauce because it's delicious! The beef is tender, with great flavor, and still a little pink. I would order this again for sure! She also mentioned they deliver like 20 miles, cater, and are on the delivery sites.

Susanna Iris A.

Food was fantastic! Service was friendly and prompt. I love the food and staff here. Since Byblos closed, I needed to find a new Middle Eastern restaurant. The Green Olive is it! There 's a lovely fountain, and beautiful curtains. Very nice for a family, group , or single person outing. You will love it!

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The falafel wasn't as good as I was led to believe. She enjoyed the chicken shawarma.

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This location has been on my radar since I was waitlisted for a Yelp events here. Many fellow…read moreYelpers raved about this place, and I knew I had to try it when I was in the mood for Mediterranean and in the area (~15 miles from my house). When you enter the Gilbert Gateway Towne Center, you have to maneuver through tricky shared parking to find a space. We dined half past 6pm on Memorial Day, so thankfully parking was easier as I believe some businesses were closed for the holiday. Though parking is tight, there is no shortage of seating in this establishment. Some bench-style seating as well as chairs to accommodate whichever you prefer. What We Ordered: ~ The Great Greek Gyro (no onions) x2: My boyfriend remarked that the gyro meat tastes like it was reheated, which I also noticed it slightly tougher than a more authentic one I've had previously. Still a very solid gyro given this is a chain and fast service place with a generous portion. ~ Sides with our meals: French fries and lemon potatoes Personally, the lemon potatoes are a pass next time as very buttery and heavy. The French fries however, were fantastic! They appear to be twice fried to have an extra crunchiness. Overall, if I'm in the area and in the mood for Mediterranean, then I'd pop in to The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. P.s. Don't forget to add your number for rewards via Toast!

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