Green Olive Restaurant is a locally owned, vibrant restaurant on Main Street specializing in Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine. The warm, exotic décor, and traditional food represent the surroundings of the Mediterranean.
Our mission is not only to have great tasting Mediterranean and Turkish food, but have efficient and friendly service.
Kebabs, shawarma, pizza & other Mediterranean classics served in a laid-back dining room.
Mücahit Timurtaş
Amazing place for Turkish food!
The food is fresh, flavorful, and very authentic. Plenty of delicious Turkish and Mediterranean dishes to choose from — kebabs, shawarma, hummus, lentil soup, and more. Portions are generous and everything tastes homemade. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff is friendly and welcoming. If you’re looking for real Turkish flavors in Colombia, this place is a must-try!
… moreCasey McMillan MD
Attractive place. Parking easy on weekend but may be rough when the statehouse is in session. Our server was great. Quick, big portions, fair price at lunch but higher at night.
Turkish leaning but has all the classic Mediterranean dishes. Very good lentil soup and chicken/veggie soup.
Very hot delicious fresh bread.
Hummus was a thicker coarser style and served cold, not my preference.
Excellent gyro meat and lamb Schwarma. Kababs just ok. Veggies were cooked well. Rice a little plain. Sweet tea very good.
… moreStephen Sark
Very quiet on a Wednesday evening. I’ve read some comments about the atmosphere, it is not fancy but I am absolutely fine with that. Our server David was efficient and very courteous. The food is typical Mediterranean, but that is why we go to Green Olive. In my opinion, their Damascus bread is better than any I have ever tasted elsewhere, a bit chewier and thicker than most. The appetizer platter was great. I felt the portions were generous (we had the spicy chicken curry over rice and the chicken tips over rice). Shepherd salad could use a bit more flavor, but it was okay. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience.
… moreLaSandra Teixeira
Green Olive is a gem near USC! The food is incredibly tasty, delicious, and fresh. We tried both the chicken and lamb shawarma platters, and they were fantastic. The salads were crisp and flavorful, complementing the meats perfectly. Plus, everything is very affordable, making it a great spot for a quick, satisfying Mediterranean meal. They have pizza so I’ll be back! They also have gluten free and vegan options.
… moreChanda B
Had a friend tell me about the Green Olive, never been so tried it out on a date night. Not impressed at all!!! It was cute upon entrance, was seated quickly and that was it. I ordered calamari and it looked like onion rings and not good ones. There was no taste and not even appeal to them. Sent them back immediately! I also ordered chicken parmesan as I’m on a quest for the Best Chicken Parm in the city!!!
Anyone know a place, let me know!!!
It also was low on the look and taste. Not sure how the chicken was prepared, but I don’t think it was even fried. I didn’t want to send that back, but left most on the plate. Hubby ordered greek salad and chicken soup with coleslaw and a side of fries. The soup and fries were the best items on our table. Will not be eating there again.
… moreShruthi Sastry
This restaurant has amazing ambience to dine in. My husband and I are vegetarians and a lot of good options are available here for vegetarians. The food is tasty and the prices are reasonable. We were served by David and he was polite and patient to hear us out and serve us what we wanted. Definitely will come back here when we visit Columbia!
… moreGia
Whether you’re a foodie or just looking for a satisfying meal, this place delivers. Don’t miss out on their flavorful offerings!
The Lamb Kofta Wrap was an explosion of flavors! The juicy kofta, seasoned to perfection, was wrapped in soft pita bread. Each bite was a delightful blend of spices and textures.
The Curry Chicken was a comforting bowl of aromatic goodness. The rich curry sauce enveloped tender chunks of chicken, accompanied by rice. The balance of spices was spot-on, warming both my heart and palate.
let’s talk about the best part—the prices! It is durprisingly budget-friendly. It’s rare to find such quality food at such reasonable prices.
… moreDaniel w
Food was very flavorful and fresh tasting.
Service was very quick and polite .
Atmosphere was very visually appealing, interesting and clean
… moreTerry S
Downtown, close to the statehouse with Turkish style food. My wife had the Chicken Tips on rice with vegetables and I being cautious tried the Gyro wrap. Both were excellent. The Gyro wrap was a mix of beef and lamb and the meat was very soft and moist with a great taste. I will visit again just for that Gyro wrap.
… moreLaurel Murphy
Plan food no seasoning at all. Soup tasted like water. Had no seasoning in it. the salmon was soggy and pale. the french fries were better than the main meal.
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