No-contact delivery
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Olive Mediterranean Grill in Dayton
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Location on the map
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Highlights
Great coffee
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Halal food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Salad bar
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 937-221-8399
Site: http://www.olivedayton.com/
Site: http://www.olivedayton.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–2PM
- Tuesday:11AM–2PM
- Wednesday:11AM–2PM
- Thursday:11AM–2PM
- Friday:11AM–9PM
- Saturday:12–9PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (199)
Food was so good! The ladies that were working in their are extremely nice. I have to be back to Dayton in July for work and I plan on stopping there again to eat.
I love this place SO much. Its my favorite place to eat downtown because the food is incredible. I always get extra rice to take home because its just delicious and my kids love it. I almost always get the kufta kabob platter, which comes with rice and a greek salad. Its the perfect meal. I also love the turkish coffee, chicken shawarma, shish kabobs, and the baklava.
Very friendly staff, spotless dining room and bathrooms, with a separate waiting area for carry out orders. Food has always been fresh and VERY tasty. The various wraps are generous in size, those with a side always fill me up and then some. The platters are big with a nice variety!
I like to eat Mediterranean cuisine and I liked the food in this restaurant. We tried lamb shank, shish kebabs, chicken shwarma and falafels. Lamb shank was really good, tender, juicy and flavorful. Everything was properly cooked and flavored. Staff was also very kind. I would love to visit this place again to try some new food.
Left this place about an hour ago. I love it. I really do. This was my first time here. I apologize one of my pictures I started demolishing some of the food before taking the picture. Lol... It was real nice and clean. The music was semi mix. They played their traditional music and light rap music. The rap was not rough nor filled with cursing. Despite the building being green I think its great for it to be so. VERY EASY TO SPOT!!! Stands out from everything around it.I ordered the Lamb Shank Platter which came with rice, lamb, a salad, and pita bread. It was simply amazing. The lamb was really tender. I also ordered Hummus and three Baklawas. The atmosphere was nice and laid back. I will be back very soon!!! You have my business. OH YEAH!!! They deliver too depending on your location with a minimum order of $30.UPDATE 06/21/2019 Visit:So I have not been to Olive Mediterranean Grill in a while. Especially since they relocated. Well my husband and I took a trip to their new location. I must say they are located at a very perfect high traffic spot. I hate the issue with parking. We parked a block back and paid the meter. The weather was nice, so the walk wasnt terrible and it was nice to take that walk with my husband. The new location is much bigger than the old one. I love how things are set up. You can see the cooks make your food, take a seat and dine in and watch tv in the process, or order your food to go and wait in the waiting area where you will be comfortable with a tv. A few flat screen tvs, clean restroom, clean establishment, friendly staff, convenient location, and very spacious. The food was amazing! My husband had the Gyro and potatoes, and I had the Lamb Shank with rice hummus pitta bread grilled chicken and a cake. Not a whole cake. My husband and I shared half. Now my husband had water and I had a sweet tea. The only thing I disliked was the tea. I wish they wouldve informed me that its plain tea and I have to add sugar. Even after adding sugar it was not sweet. However, everything taste great! My husband was full but I was still hungry. Lol... We will be back again soon. Congrats on the move. Many blessings.
Nice little middle eastern food restaurant. Staff is very friendly and helpful explaining the items on the menu. Food is great too, very flavorful. Dont expect them to wait on your table though. Once your food is served you are in charge of refilling your drink and asking for a box if needed, not that thats a bad thing at all.
This was my first time eating here. The lintel bean soup was awesome but what really made this experience was the warm bread that went with the soup. Lightly salted pieces of crisp bread that were still talking about nearly a week later. I also had a gyro. The meat was better than most I had before. However again the topping that comes with the gyro is the best I have ever had in my life. This really felt like I was at a good friends home where grandma had made everything with her most precious recipes.Being down town Dayton Ohio this place should be pinned in your phone as one of the best places to eat downtown.
It is great place for BBQ dine out. I just love this place. The food is just amazing and the service is really quick. They serve you the best chicken and fish here. Good atmosphere and ambiance. I really like this place.
The food was very good. Tthe portions were HUGE! The staff were so friendly and seemed genuinely happy to be there. Today was my first visit but it definitely wont be my last.
Great spot for lunch or dinner if you are in downtown Dayton. The ladies who run this place are very friendly and the food was healthy and delicious. Not too heavy. Highly recommend this place!
A really good place to enjoy a nice hot meal by either your lonesome, with friends, significant other, or with family.Herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores are welcome!
I only got a picture of the pita and hummus but it was amazing! So delicious! My husband and I split that and a wrap with french fries. But I was too full to eat the fries! It was a lot of food! I would highly recommend this place! We thought we ordered a gyro but apparently not because it came as a wrap. Oh well maybe next time well figure it out.
This is a great gem in the heart of the gem city! The food was amazing. Very flavorful. The feta cheese wraps were amazing. Portions are big and filling. If you like Mediterranean food go here.
10/10 love the food. Thanks guys!
Good food and service. Order at counter, food brought to table. Real silverware. Free soft drink refills. Not busy sat evening. Wrap combo deal for $10. Good variety. One negative was seating area too cool.
Food was good. Advise not going near closing time if you want to dine in
Delicious.its just that the location is not safe for families if they want dinner there
Tasty, fresh, and a great portion on the schwarma plate. Service was also quick!
Olive Mediterranean Grill is Daytons best kept secret. Everything I have ordered from this restaurant is excellent.
They have the best baba ganoush I have found. Just an amazing and very friendly staff
The food was delicious, they had an excellent selection on their menu and they provided excellent service.
Love the chicken shawarma and hummus. The staff team is always welcoming!
Absolutely love Olive. Ive tried almost everything on the menu and it was all tasty and quality. You can just look and see how spotlessly clean it is in the kitchen. Great price for the amount of food you get as well.
I absolutely LOVE this place. Great prices, amazing fresh food. The feta, dressing, rice all of it. Everything. So good. Theyre fast and pleasant. Love love love
They have the freshest salads! Amazing food and great prices! Gluten free options.
Wonderful fresh healthy food! We dug in before thinking to take a picture! Cant wait to go back!
When I first found this on Google maps I did not know what to think of this place. When went there and the was no one. There was a little boy there and I have kids so they had a great time playing around in the restaurant. The food was amazing and the service was super speedy. One drink I would recommend is the mango aloe drink. Is had little chunks of aloe in it and it is just perfection. Great restaurant. Thank you!
Amazing experience. The lady who too my order was enthusiastic about the food! She walked me through all the options and gave great advice on what to order. The food was spectacular. Each bite had flavor.the entire staff was wonderful. I love Mediterranean food. But this was by the best I’ve had.
We stopped here travelling through and wanting a healthy meal. It was an excellent choice. Friendly staff, delicious food, and large portions. We had chicken schwarma, greek salad, shish kebab, gyro, and baba ganoush. The pita bread was soft and warm, like freshly baked bread! So, so, so good. I wish it was closer to home.
Oh. My goodness. Amazing. Awesome service and if you dont get the hummus youre slipping. Everything was fresh and hot. The shwarma had great flavor. Next time Ill try their falafel. See you soon.
This site is my number one place. Of all restaurants I know I favor it most. I always suggests to my friends to go to visit this place. Whenever I feel like having a special dinner, this place comes straight to my head. splendid and food and a rich cuisine.well mannered team, and nice mood. And very important, the price is modest. I tell about this place with great pleasure.
What a fantastic experience we had at Olive yesterday. We have been here a few times but this is the first time we are writing a review. The staff is incredibly friendly, thoughtful and helpful in answering questions and making any requested changes. We had falafel, hummus and shawarma and everything was really, really delicious. You could taste all of the ingredients everything was so fresh, the spices were blended perfectly and all was cooked to perfection. We have been to many Mediterranean restaurants in the area and this by far the best and most authentic tasting you will find. Thanks for another great meal Olive!
Good food and friendly service!
Everything was amazing from the first bite to the last!! The hummus was so good and the pita bread was fresh and warm. Tabouleh was delish. The shish kabob platter was so good and then the baklava... Yumm came out warm and was really tasty. Highly recommend
Very friendly staff! The food came quickly and was absolutely delicious.
We love Olive! We have been customers since they were on Dixie. They have the best Mediterranean food. There are vegan options. The staff is so friendly and helpful.
Had the Gyro plate very tasty! See pic.
This used to be our favorite Mediterranean food place but as of late the food has been sub par. The last order we got all of the meat was over cooked to the point that the chicken was inedible. We will not be going back.
Wonderful food, vegetarian options were great. We got the hummus plate and veggie platter. Good people here too. :D
This is curse-word good. So good. Can’t wait to be back! The tzatiki sauce is very fattening like made with sour cream and ranch packets. I was hoping for a lighter more traditional sauce. Everything else was awesome. I got salmon and lamb platter plus hummus and yeah it was awesome. Can’t wait to order again.
We love it. We ordered from their website which was very easy and picked it up at the restaurant. We are usually ordering for 7 ish and there has never been a problem just pulling up out front and running in. Weve ordered pretty much everything off the menu at this point and its all been great. I am a huge tzatziki fan and on the gyros they put it on the side. There is more than enough for one gyro so lots left for the falafel on the side. So good.
So good!! Loved everything. Definitely get the fries!!
The chicken shawarma is to die for!!! I ordered extra sauce per my coworkers recommendation and goodness Im glad I did. I could probably drink a bottle of the sauce by itself. Its been a long time since Ive felt this much glee over a dish! Price is very reasonable as well! Definitely order through Olive, you wont be disappointed!
WOW!My daughter and I ordered this via delivery.. and it was amazing. It was still hot when it arrived and the flavors were GREAT! I cant wait to order again.
I adore this place and eat here regularly. Amazing fresh food, friendly faces, fair prices, from a fantastic family that is bringing their best.
Menu for the gyro confusing on the website , two different prices and the gyro was bland & taste less .Apparently despite one area states gyro comes with gyro meat, lettuce, tomatoes sauce and onion on a pita , it comes plain and you have to pay for each ingredient separately.The soup however was delicious 😋.
Great Great food. The Shwarma was amazing. The meat was so tender. The chicken in the gyro was so flavorful.Great spot to grab a quick meal.
My mother, her great friend, my aunt and I had a lovely time at Olive Mediterranean Grill yesterday afternoon ... our fare, including Chicken Shawarma, Gyros, Greek Salad and Greek potatoes, was DELICIOUS, the environment was CLEAN and COMFORTABLE and Tarana was AWESOME as our welcoming host!!THANK YOU SO WONDERFULLY for such a GREAT experience and we WILL be returning soon!! #GRATITUDEandJOY
My family ate at Olive for the first time tonight and we were very impressed! The food was absolutely stellar. Everyone in my family thoroughly enjoyed their meal.I like Mediterranean food and am constantly trying out new restaurants. Olive is now at the top of my list along with Lavash in Columbus. We live north of Dayton so it is nice that we will have an excellent option much closer to home.We will definitely be frequenting Olive much more in the future. I highly recommend trying Olive out if you enjoy Mediterranean food.The service and everyone else working at the restaurant were also very friendly.
Literally the best ive had in forever
Speaking as a person who has never liked hummus, theirs was delicious! The grape leaves were very good, the rice was delicate and tasty...but the lamb shank, amazing! This is a great place for lunch or dinner. The service was just right too, attentive, but not overbearing. Im coming back!
Fabulous! Have eaten here several times in the last few weeks. This is my new favorite Mediterranean restaurant. The food is great and the portions more than generous. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The last time we visited, our server even let my daughter (who is learning Arabic) practice on him. We will be frequent visitors.
This food is amazing. The only difficult thing about this restaurant is parking, but I say throw some quarters or a credit card in a meter and eat here! Everything Ive tried here is rich in flavor and the portions are perfect. Great Gyro, Shawarma (not sure thats spelled right) and the steak wrap is killer.
While out prospecting for sales l came across the restaurant. The owner was so nice and personable I decided to give it a try that night. Got the shwarma plate to go , enjoyed my meal very much , very tasty, fresh and delicious. Even the pita bread was soft and warm. Will definitely eat there again next time in town.
This is the most underrated restaurant in Dayton! The owner is so sweet and down to earth. A-mazing food and of course a great tasting blend of the coffee. Fair prices for a big meal too. Definately a hidden gem.
The food quality is enough to keep you coming back, but the excellent service is the icing on the cake! We have never been disappointed with our experience here! They are moving downtown though, so theyll be a little further away, but we will still go!
This restaurant moves from its current location to downtown in July, so say signs on the walls. If we lived here (we live in Wisconsin), wed follow them to their new place. The menu options are small in number but varied and interesting. Our lentil soup, grilled vegetables, and salmon were tasty. Service was good. Don’t be fooled by the exterior. This food was AMAZING. They told us They are moving to a new location in downtown Dayton in May or June. So be sure to look them up there. I know I will.
This place is AMAZING!!! The food is PHENOMENAL!!! We had the lamb shank plate as well as the platter of various types of meat. Plus we had the Boss Bossa for dessert. The taste just was delectable. And the Chef (who was also our server) was extremely nice and well versed with his menu...I wish that I could give this place a 10 star rating 😊
I traveled a little ways to get here! The services was splendid! Very nice customer service! Very clean restaurant and spacious! Very pleased with my food.I definitely will be back 😊
Food was excellent but what made the visit stand out was the service. The young lady at the counter was extremely helpful and very friendly this will be a new regular.
Good Mediterranean fare. During lunch, I had a kebab sandwich, wrapped in a thin, grilled flatbread. Pretty tasty, overall. Service was excellent. Theyre moving downtown in July; Ill have to go again to decide if its worth making that trek.
My favorite part was the amazing freshness of the food. My Greek salad was outstanding, the hummus was wonderful, and there Turkish coffee was delicious.Great food but unfortunately, my first choices werent available because yesterday was busy and they havent received new supplies. Kinda disappointing. There are no windows in the dining area which is weird. Next time, Ill probably get food to go and hopefully the falafel will be available; Im looking forward to it!
I sent my friends to this place with my warmest recommendations. I go to this restaurant often. This recommendation is always successful. The dishes they serve are fantastic and the stuff is welcoming and cooperative. always when we go to this place we have a pleasant time. I warmly recommend this restaurant.
I have only been there for lunch and it is fantastic. Great tasting wraps and the wait time is short. One of my favorite lunch options at work.
Ordered Gyro platter and Swarms wrap. Excellent taste and quick service. They double checked order due to line waiting.
One of our favorite Dayton area restaurants and easily the best Mediterranean food we have found here! Location is no frills but clean and modern, and the food is fantastic. Dont bother with restaurants at The Greene when you can get better food for more reasonable prices here.
Very good food, the best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food you’ll find in Dayton and it is authentic. Haven’t had this good of shawarma since I was in Europe.
Tasty gyros, shawarma, kofte, platters and wraps, fresh salad, and some of the best hummus and fresh pitas Ive tasted - has a refreshing undertone of lemon. Dont miss the flaky honey and walnut baklava for dessert!
Best Mediterranean food I’ve had! Really like the mixed grill and fries, large portions that end up being 2 meals with the salad and pita! Super friendly staff too.
Tried Olive for the first time ever on Fathers Day. After reading several reviews and seeing the business was not extremely busy, decided to try. The appearance (decor, dining layout) was a bit less than I would expect however the food and service far outweighed my opinion on the initial thought. I had a Gyro sandwich, which was absolutely delicious, and perfectly flavorful. Wife had Gyro platter and was impressed with portion and flavor of everything. My daughter being 8 is probably not one to judge Mediterranean flavor as it can be a bit on the strong side, however Fred made her a salad perfectly like she wanted with Gyro meat on side. She sat and made her own sandwiches with fixings from the salad and Gyro meat on the fresh served grilled pita bread. Very fairly priced as well. The 3 of us could pay just as much at a semi mediocre restaurant. Outstanding Job! We will be back...
Everything we had was flavorful and well prepared with fresh ingredients. The hummus better than any Ive had in the States. The sides we had were great (Greek potatoes and Greek salad). The gyro was on par with the best weve had. The steak in my shish kebab sandwich was perfectly cooked and full of flavor.Best Mediterranean and middle eastern food in Dayton and possibly one of the best meals in the area.The service was excellent. The atmosphere was mediocre, but who cares with food this good.
We went on a Saturday and were the only ones there from 5:30-6:30. 1 person had takeout in that timespan but thats it. At first they had Mediterranean music playing in the dining area but it stopped after 30 minutes and then we had to listen to rap music blasting from the kitchen the rest of the time (not good with 3 small children). Food was good. I had the gyro platter which was decent but Ive had better. The feta rolls were a great appetizer. Mens restroom was not clean.
The server is extremely charming, attentive, and knowledgeable. Everyone was very nice and open to explaining any menu or culture questions. The food was beyond perfect. It was served with a nice look, hot, and seasoned wonderfully. The menu was very descriptive as well. We will be regulars.
Service was speedy, compassionate, and incredibly friendly. Food was just as incredible. Very cute little place, Im very happy to see theyre moving downtown. Thats an exciting move for them and they deserve all the praise I can give.
Food is authentic Mediterranean..... a rarity in America, for sure. Who doesnt love hookah, good music, and a light show on the ceiling with delicious and filling food? The brothers working in the restaurant were professional and courteous as well. An excellent dining experience.
The food was well prepared, and as authentic Arabic as I could tell (based on other Arabic restaurant I been). Very flavorful. Plenty of parking on Monday night, but ithink one can park at Sinclair of needed. Try the Lamb shanks.
My wife and I were visiting Dayton Ohio and we were in the mood for Mediterranean food. I found this place on Yelp and we decided to try it. We went there and they were very courteous and informative as to what the menu had for us that we may like. We ordered the chicken shawarma plate and the feta rolls and they were delicious. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to try some Mediterranean food.
“Great food, folks, and fun!”I held the name of this place in my mind for years, curious about their best burger rep. Finally went and had one, and...it was good...not bring me to my knees great, but satisfying and certainly priced right. The much bigger surprise was the wings...my now favorite wings anywhere...which is saying something! These are what classic buffalo wings were meant..
I love every thing here. Nice and very clean place. The staff are friendly, and the service is great. The food is delicious, and the price is good not so expensive. I recommend this place for sure.كل شي كان رائع والاكل لذيذ 🌹
It was my first time at Olive Mediterranean Grill and the food was amazing! My husband had lamb shank and I had Chicken shawarma sandwich and it was absolutely delicious. We would definitely go back. Loved it!
I visited Olive with my friend. While the area is not the best, this place is superb! Our waiter was excellent; very knowledgeable and an overall joy to be around. Prices were very decent and portions were large. Our food came out quickly and was delicious. I didnt leave a single bit of food on my plate. Definitely check this place out if you are in the area!
A good Mediterranean place. There is a good variety of decent food, with prices ranging around $10. Not the best Mediterranean food Ive had, but definitely would go back if Im in the area. I would have loved if there was more of an a la carte menu option, rather than meal prices on large amounts of these items. If you are looking for a quick Mediterranean meal I would recommend this place. It is definitely within walking distance of the Schuster Center if you are coming to or from a show.
I visit this superb restaurant once a month since I like the special air that is part of this restaurant. The team is highly attentive and skilfull. The service is awfully efficient. Most important, the food they serve is perfect. I ate there often and I was always happy. The rate is reasobable. I highly suggest this restaurant to all my friends.
Came up from Cincinnati just to come back here! The food is delicious, the owner is always friendly, absolutely one of Daytons best restaurants! Hint get the shish kabob platter you wont regret it.
This place is the bomb. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap with tzatziki, small order of hummus with pita, and an order of greek potatoes. Everything was amazing and the portions are very, very generous. The wrap is the size of a very large burrito with spiced chicken and amazing flavors inside. The small order of hummus and warm pita slices felt more like a large order and is the best hummus Ive had in a long time. And the Greek potatoes....guys, try them. They are amazing. The side order is a very generous size. Overall, very delicious food, fair pricing and you can order from them through Doordash. Highly recommend.
Such delicious well prepared affordable food. Run by two brothers who call themselves Palestinians - the food is prepared with love- and cant be beat anywhere around. Try the kufta- for a delicious tasty twist on hamburger that you wont forget. The lamb shank platter covers the plate- and is tender and moist.One of Daytons best hidden gems. Since their move downtown- less formal, you order at the counter- take a number.
The great American food adventure. Im sure youll enjoy your experience also, I loved every moment. The food is a taste of Heavenly things, so delicious and prepared to perfection. My new favorite family restaurant. Enjoyed the music gave us a sense of being teleported to a far off land. Did I say we loved it 5☆×mc £
The food and service is amazing, one of the most traditional Mediterranean (Arabic) Restaurants around! They also do great with catering as well! Great job all around!
Im assuming they were the owners, but they were very friendly. Explained everything on the menu we had questions about and the meal filled us up. The sides are a bit pricy but the wraps and entrees were about what youd expect to pay and again very filling.
I love Olives friendly staff. They recognize their repeat customers, and are a great addition to Daytons downtown landscape. Their gyros and greek potatoes are delicious!
This place is great. Loved the hummus plate with pita and veg. Definitely going back!
Olive is SUPER yummy!! I started going there when there were located on North Dixie. Im so sad that they moved downtown but, because its so yummy, I make the trek once in awhile to get my favorite lentil soup.
This is a Hidden Gem! Their sauce is freaking Heaven! You have to try this. Great easy parking. All Natural food! No added preservatives. So fresh, healthy but yummy. Their hummus is great as well.
Hands down the best Mediterranean food in Dayton. The menu is reasonably priced, and the restaurant does offer delivery to a limited area. My personal favorites are the vegeterian platter, chicken shawarma, shrimp, and potatoes. Your order will take time to arrive at your table after ordering because each item is prepared fresh, however the wait is not unreasonable.
Friendly and welcoming staff every time ive gone, the portion are generous, the grilled steak wrap shish kabob, shish tawook, gyro wrap are all great.
I am so happy to finally find a restaurant where I can get wonderful dolmades at any time. I no longer have to wait for the once a year Greek festival. My lunch bunch also likes their food. I highly recommend this place. You won’t have any trouble finding it on N. Dixie because it’s bright green.
The Olive Mediterranean Grill is amazing! They have a very talented staff who always goes above and beyond. The food is delicious and the price is extremely reasonable. They are a 5 star restaurant in my eyes!
Started eating here when they were up on N. Dixie in a dump of a place. Love that they moved downtown. Miss their kibbe- but- the kufta cant be beat. Nicest folks- fresh food.
We love the Olive Mediterranean...especially the mixed grill dinner & the lamb shank...so tender & delicious. We always get the Greek potatoes & Greek salad too. The owner always treats us with friendly, personal care. Try them, youll love it!
I get take-out from here at least twice a week. The owners are awesome and friendly, the food is really the best. Im bummed theyre moving from close to my neighborhood to downtown, but Im happy for them.
GUYS!!!! IF YOU CAN COME HERE, GO!!! My brother always goes here and picks up the food and it is absolutely delicious! The people are awesome! If i could go there everyday I would defiantly go! Catering is awesome as well.
Wow... The food here was incredible. We tried the Falafel platter, the Shwarma plater, Shish Tawook platter, and the Mix Grill (featuring items from the Gyro, Shish Tawook, and the kufta kabob platters) plus desert. Not one item that we tried was bad, the service was wonderful and the food came out in a very timely manner. The price was reasonable and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
It was really good. The food was amazing and there was genuinely nice customer service. I recommend the lamb shank.
Awesome little Mediterranean place. Tasty falafel and love the Turkish coffee.
Went for lunch with a friend on a Tuesday. It was pretty busy but no real wait. I got shawarma. It was delicious. Friend got falafel and loved it. Place was clean and service was friendly.
Its worthy!I had the shawarma sandwich and Greek potatoes. The sandwich was more like a roll , it was filled with yummyness and it crossed the plate. So good! Potatoes were like cottage fries with an interesting seasoning and served with tzatziki sauce.
Olive has the best food and the most warming staff. Since day one when me and my friend decided to try this place we were greated happily by the owner. The food is awesome and would be served to us in a timely fashion. My favorite thing there is their philly cheese steaks with Greek potatoes. I also really like their Babaganush! Me and my friends come here Several times a week to eat and the staff makes us feel at home.The food here always smells delicious I cant wait to try out the rest of the menu. Staff is great and the food is awesome!^__^
Over priced small portion . Serving and wait times out of whack.... They microwave lotsId avoid this place unless you like disappointment
The food is delicious! And the staff is so friendly. Our server was Taqoya and she was so fun and gave great food suggestions. The shawarma wrap and the feta rolls are amazing!
Service was good. The people are nice. Food was okay. Definitely not the Greek food Ive had before, more like fast food style.
Good food but expensive for what it is.
The meats and sauces are absolutely delicious, ordered the all meat sampler and was delighted with the smell and taste.
I met my friend here for a quick meeting. I already ate prior to meeting her there so i didnt order any food (my friends food didnt look appealing and she said it wasnt that good either) but one guy there told us while we were leaving they had a issue because she didnt tip enough and i didnt order anything. The way we were addressed im glad i spent my money somewhere else prior to going there.....just sad. Usually the waiter keeps their opinions to themselves but this guy was cocky that day lol
Excellent Lamb Shank, Greek Salad and the best Baba Ganouj ever. The building is not prime location or look..... ignore that fact....the food is some of the best especially for the price...and we travel worldwide! Two brothers own and run the place. All fresh, no canned food.
As soon as you get into this place you get greeted by the friendly staff who are willing to give you a great Mediteranean dining experience.Of course the food is always fresh and amazing and they are happy to make you a custom plate with any of your choice of meat for great price. My personal favorite is their mixed grill plate with any of your choice of meat or definitely try their hummus with shawarma chicken topping. They have great options for vegetareans too. Great place to dine with family and ill be going back!
Great food, great service. Really enjoyed the Greek potatoes and gyro.
Went in for lunch and it was pretty quiet. But I had the lunch combo and it was delicious! If you dont know what to get I suggest it. I also had a Turkish Coffee.... it was different but still good. I recommend this place for something tasty and different
Mixed grill plate is very delicious. The dessert are made in house with authentic recipe. Plenty of table to dine in with social distance. Highly recommended
Absolutely delicious! I was travelling through Dayton and a quick internet search of best restaurants landed me at Olive Mediterranean Grill. My wife is Lebanese and we cook quite a bit of middle eastern food at home so the bar is set pretty high with us. Olive Mediterranean Grill did not disappoint. The shish tawook was moist, the rice was subtly spiced, the baba ganoush was extra smoky, and the salad was delightfully fresh and crisp. Highly recommend.
By far one of the best places to eat in Dayton. The food is amazing, customer service is awesome and very friendly. Overall this place is just about perfect.
We had the gyro platter and shish kabob wrap. Both were delicious! Clean environment with comfortable seating.
Was 5 STARS a year ago and Ive not been here in a couple months and the owners wasnt here but Id come from the Racino area down here to eat. I walked in theres maybe 10 people in the place already seated and the employees seem to be busy so I grab a cup to get a drink while I wait, a couple guys came in behind me so I got my utensils and napkins, those 2 were ording because the boy working register knew I was there first but started taking their order. So I took my drink to a table & walked back up to the counter and 6 more people had walked in and I figured Id go wash my hands and then order, but when I asked if I could get the bathroom key the snotty little fuk working the register looked right at me in front of 8+ people & Asked are you going to buy anything. I said Well I was gonna get something to eat and to be honest about it I was the 1st person in line and you took their order 1st so I thought Id go to the bathroom since theres all these other people in front of me now, so I guess if you dont wanna serve me Ill pay for my drink and leave. Thats wt I did & after I paid for my drink & ask him his name because I knew the owners, he tried to hand me the bathroom key after he give me change from the $20 he mustve thought I didnt have. LMFAO Dont hold this against their food because its great if theyll serve you. BTW Ive got on jeans t-shirt tucked in & a beanie on my head because Im on the bike, I got a little dirt & oil on my hands thats it.937-423-9twotoo3 any questions1 year ago: The lamb shank was awesome as well as the entire meal was delicious and didnt cost me a lot. Will definitely be a return customer in the near future..
Took my girl hear for date night she jist adored the place. Great vibe and even greater food I loved it would recommend it to everyone polite staff, short waite , and big portions!!
We have driven by but never stopped. Now sad that we didnt eat here sooner. Food was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was so friendly with great service. You have to go!
Well it was doable. I was craving falafel! Not homade it taste like box falafel (Mine is way better). No tabouleh salad very disappointed how if this is a Mediterranean restaurant. 😯 I will eat here when desperate but it wasnt what I am used to with other Mediterranean places. Nice service. Just disappointed.
The food was pretty good, I especially liked the tabouli, it tasted really fresh. Also the falafel wasnt dried out like so many Mediterranean places Ive been to. Definitely worth a try.
I absolutely love Olive. I work in downtown and eat here at least twice a week. Everything on their menu is delicious, but my favorite is the shish kebab.
I love Mediterranean food and Im glad I can find it here in Dayton they have great tasting food the prices are a little high and at my last visit the person that was taking the order barely spoke English and was not familiar with the foods that they were making
Food is so good... I got the chicken shawarma and it was so flavorful even the dressing on the salad is great... food made fresh a little wait but thats apart of fresh made food which i dont mind. Def. Will be back.
Great Mediterranean food and really kind staff! Ill definitely be coming back.
Fabulous place for lunch. Had the Shawarma Platter. It was delicious! Generous portions. Super friendly and welcoming. Will be returning soon!
Love it but its got off hours, dinner and 12 o clock lunch. Its really good though the gyros are really good
Good Falafel. The place was quiet and not too busy. The tzatziki sauce was amazing. Service was good but nothing to write home about. The Greek potatoes were a win.
Love this place and the people who own it! they know me when they here my voice! food is AH-MAZING. matter fact trying to call now to place my order.
Excellent Mediterranean and Greek food. The calamari was fantastic and super fresh. The chef slices, breads and deep fried each order fresh. Excellent.
Fantastic food, fast service, and polite staff. The decor makes for a peaceful meal which is exactly what I look for when going out.
What a great place to eat. I was amazed at how much food and the quality of the meal as well as the friendly service. Definitely need to go back 🤗🤗
DO NOT EVEN THINK TO TRY EATING THERE!!!!!I would give a 0 if possible!!!I food taste like sh** and cold.The kabob is small, it should be normal size, however the tabula was only a huge pieces of ONIONS, OMG, I cant believe that I spent 18.50 for nothing!!!!
This place is the best, gyros are amazing and the grilled chicken OMG try it for your self
This was our 2nd visit. Both times weve been impressed with the quality of both the service and the food. Im Greek, and this food is the real deal!
Great food and friendly staff. Enjoyed their mixed grill and the fava bean dip. Will come back when in the area.
Ordered carry-out on a Saturday night.Service was quick, sort of rushed. Lamb was flavorful. Salad was average. Price seemed fair.
The food is excellent, service prompt and friendly. The prices are reasonable.
Relaxing environment as well as great food. Great for a quick lunch or casual dinning!
Shawarma is always great. Cant wait for the shish kebab to be available again!
If you are looking to see rude people, go eat there! Ive never ever seen an owner asked somebody what to drink, when that dude said coke the owner responsed say please im not a N*** ! I know in business you buy customers not to run them off!
Quick and tasty Mediterranean food. Order at the counter, food is brought to your table. They also warm up baklava for some reason.
I bought a Groupon $45 coupon...I planned on turning my girlfriend on to Greek food but I have to leave town early so I went in by myself preparing for a wonderful feast and giving a great review ( I grew up on Halsted St in Chicagos Greek Town , Athenas, Greek Islands etc) but only the owner brothers were the only ones there and refused to honor my coupon..I just moved here and was delighted to see a real Greek restaurant just down the street...I cannot believe they are in a position to turn down any business at all..so my dreams of Greek food are gone.
Great food, friendly staff. Everything comes out quick. Excellent spot for lunch.
Gyro was not a wrap, which is what one expects. Grape leaves were small and cold. Not imoressed.
Messed up and order. Manager said it was impossible. Also played around on the phone like I had the wrong place. Never againAfter seeing over 200 1 star ratings, my bad for ever setting foot in there
The food is fantastic here. All fresh too.. nothing frozen or canned. Highly recommended! Service was top notch too.
Perfect costumer service i have ever seen. I recommend everyone to come here and try out the best food ever wont regret it.I rate it 10 out of 10 really a great place.
Doesnt look that snazzy outside, but once youve had the food you wont care. Falafel, hummus, and/or Greek potatoes are wonderful go-tos, as well as the lamb!
Olive platter, excellent appetizer. Grape leaves are awesome. Chicken shwarma was excellent. Service was great.
Lovely food, lovely dining room. The owners seem like lovely people. Felt right at home.
Food was very good. Place is clean, staff friendly. Music could be turned down a bit. Will return.
Excellent food, the pita was beyond fantastic!
I have enjoyed each and every time I have dined here. The service and food are wonderful. Friends and family who have dined here report the same experience.
The food and customer service is genuine and authentic. It’s truly one of the best local restaurants I’ve been to in Dayton.
Great food. Nice atmosphere. Friendly people. I would recommend this place to anyone who likes gyros!
Amazing food! Came to Ohio to visit family. A pleasant surprise. Great gluten-free options.
Amazing! Come from the East coast and Cincinnati, closest to the real deal. I love them 😍. My new favorite place to dine
Driving to New York from KC. Best baba ganoush and gyro ever! Hated to stop eating. But had to travel on!Will never miss an opportunity to dine here
Really enjoyed the food. Will definitely be back. Convenient free parking was nice too.
Excellent Mediterranean food! Great staff, never have had a bad meal, falafel is,the best I have ever had, chicken tawook fabulous!
The food was excellentstaff friendly and facility very clean and attractive
Best Mediterranean food in Dayton for sure! You can always be sure no matter what the occasion or celebration the olive has several menu items sure to please.
Sooooo slow for lunch. The food is good but not worth the wait. Plus they forgot my pita bread.
Amazing food all around. Lentil soup really hit the spot on this rainy day. Very nice staff
We all loved the food! The staff was very friendly and the prices were great!
Best Mediterranean food in Dayton... And the service is exceptional! Support your local restaurants.
Great service in this nice and cozy Mediterranean restaurant. The gyro platter was really good and the feta rolls are amazing!!!
Fantastic middle eastern food!
The Olive Mediterranean Grill is my new favorite restaurant. I love the food and the staff is incredible. I cant recommend this place enough
Great vegetable platter and falafel. Delicious hummus. Probably the best tzatziki sauce Ive ever tasted.
Wonderful food, people. Great prices, killer baklava
The food is amazing not to mention the friendliness of the staff.food is reasonably priced and you usually always leave with a doggie bag
The Greek food was delicious and there desserts were very tasty. The atmosphere was peaceful and the service was genuine.
Excellent experience, team at Olive serve up the best Greek food in Dayton, great portions as well
Really good food and budget friendly. Definitely a place I will recommend to my friends.
Food was pretty good, only one server, so service was slow! Sharma platter was great and they moving...
Didnt give me the pita bread that came with my platter.
Great service. Clean environment. Great food.
Good food, great service. Clean, but in a sketchy neighborhood if you would go at night.
The shawarma wrap I had was seasoned just right, packed with delicious fresh veggies, warm and juicy.
Great food. I am hard to please with Greek food. And this place did. Great people too.
Great food. The decor, and service could be better but there were no problems
Really nice place,the food is amazing, customer service is the best., something times when you dont have enough money he hooks you up.
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Olive Mediterranean Grill 2023:
Review №1
2022-08-20We stopped in here before an afternoon performance at the Schuster Center. So yummy and fresh! It was an easy walk there from the parking garage next to the Schuster. The food came out fast. We also ordered some hummus which was fantastic.
Review №2
2022-07-18Falafel sandwich was actually pretty good. Not too keen on Shawarma.
Review №3
2022-04-01The ladies that work/own this restaurant...Women Rock! The food is pretty delicious! Right downtown Dayton. They have a lovely decor, good customer service and good presentation of food. One example for is the gyros. They are so good the meat melts in your mouth with flavor, hot and wanting more. Check them out!
Review №4
2022-02-12We love it here. I often come here. So e of the best hummus in town and great falafel! Seems to be female run. And the ladies rock! Staff ia very patient and kind. P.s. pita chips are a somewhat hidden menu item and I highly suggest it :)
Review №5
2022-05-17A new restaurant for me.I love Greek food,and this place hit the spot. I had the grilled shrimp with a salad and rice.Always have to try the hummus in a Greek restaurant, this one was great ,very creamy lemony and not too much garlic.The pitas were soft and warm,delish! The ladies behind the counter were very friendly. Casual atmosphere.
Review №6
2022-07-15Wonderful food! The Greek potatoes are life-changing! Do yourself a favor and order those. We ordered the mixed grill and received ample portions. Everything was delicious - the rice, the salad, the pita, the tzatziki, and the meats. We will definitely be back!
Review №7
2022-06-12My friend (an elderly well dressed gentleman) and I stopped there yesterday about 1after a downtown rally. As I got in line behind a couple, my friend headed towards the restroom. The woman behind the counter started screaming at him that restrooms were only for customers. Even though he replied we’d be buying lunch, she refused to give him the key until I ordered. Look, I understand the policy because of the location, but you have to exercise discretion. My friend is obviously elderly and was obviously not homeless.The woman behind the counter was definitely not friendly nor helpful. I asked if they had lemonade. She said yes, and gave me a bottle of a God awful drink called “lime”. I drank it only because I was extremely thirsty. I also ordered a gyro which turned out to be utterly and completely inedible. I ate the salad, and took home the gyro. After trying it at home, I threw it away. I am very tolerant of food, so throwing out something I purchased at a restaurant is highly unusual for me.I don’t think this restaurant will be there long, but even though, I’d recommend folks steer clear of it.
Review №8
2022-07-02I’m very sad to write this review, the two lady works there are very nice and the restaurant was one of the cleanest restaurant I’ve been to. But the food was not good at all, I got two gyro wraps and plate of hummus and falafel. Nothing was taste good, actually sorry to say that it was very bad. I hope they fix this issue so I come back because the two ladies workin log there deserve all the best.
Review №9
2022-05-20First time here. I got a falafel wrap to go for lunch. It was great. Tasty and filling. Ill be back to try other items. There were several people at tables eating inside.
Review №10
2022-05-02Literally the best tabbouleh Ive ever had. Ive only had their food a handful of times so far, but it has been excellent, fresh and tasty every time. Run, dont walk to get your mediterranean fixins here. You wont regret it! 😊