Green Olive in Columbia

Excellent food and service. I'm a repeat customer forever.

The food is amazing & the service is just as good. The restaurant fills up quickly for lunch , so if you want a good seat get there early. I've had pretty much every item on the menu & the food has never disappointed.

Very tasty and original take on Mediterranean food. The Turkish hummus is tasty and the pide [sic] bread is irresistible.

Wow! Lived two years in turkey and have been craving good borek, eckmek and kebabs...great experience. Definitely coming back..staff was friendly and the food was great. They even have efes 😁

This place has amazing food! My college student visited the restaurant first and took me when I visited. Everything we ordered was delicious! The lentil soup, stuffed grape leaves and baklava are uber yummy. I am looking forward to going back.

I love everything and the stuff is so pretty I love it all

Our "go to" when we are I Columbia! We always get the pide with hummus, gyro meat, veggies and salad. The veggies are the BEST.

Great service, great food, great prices.5 stars!!

Nice Mediterranean atmosphere. Hummus and lamb we're talking to me nice. Reasonably priced with friendly service. Chef is authentic.

Charming, fun, friendly and delicious!

Hostess was sweet, took care of us even though we came in late. Never rushed us and food was delicious. Needs some repairs to furniture though. Otherwise fabulous. Desserts could be a tad bigger for the price. Will definitely visit again.

I really enjoyed my visit to this restaurant. The food was good, service was excellent, (glass was full, checked on me, and ensured food was good) and the servers were nice. The restaurant was clean and well lite. I found the prices as average for this type of establishment. I enjoyed my food. The pita bread came out hot which was a first for me. Usually it is cut up in most places but you get the whole bread here. It is located behind the capital buildings. I look forward to going back.

I loved the sampler as my entree! Tasty hummus, falafel, and stuffed grape leaves! My wife devoured the baba ghanoush!

I was expecting less oilier food. Salad was so so. Ate chicken shish kebab.

Great customer service. I love the food!

Stopped by this place today and really enjoyed it! The service was friendly and attentive, the food was EXCELLENT, restaurant clean, and it offered a more authentic atmosphere. I will definitely be back! Mediterranean is my favorite kind of food and I’ve tried lots of places around the Columbia area. I really think this is the best I’ve tried so far. Highly recommend.

Best place ever

The staff was very nice and accommodating; our waitress gave us salad suggestions as we are people who do not typically go to Mediterranean restaurants and were unfamiliar with many of the menu items. The flat bread appetizer was fluffy and great. The Chicken Shish Kebab I ordered was delicious and well-seasoned, and the basmati rice went with the chicken very well. I also ordered the White Bean Salad and enjoyed it as well. Someone else in our group ordered the Spinach and Feta Pizza and loved it - beware if you aren't a fan of spinach though because the spinach flavor is very strong. Lastly, the booths were very comfortable and we will definitely be coming to Green Olive again in the future.

My husband & I just ate here and it was very good food and service. Will definitely visit this establishment again.

Hummus is awesome... has a smoky flavor? which is really unique. Also got the falafel wrap and it was great!

The food was excellent 👌 (had the hummus wrap) and the staff were professional. I definitely recommend visiting Green Olive.

Great experience! The food was great and the staff was excellent! They were proactive in finding out if the customers were attending a show near by and made a priority to get them seated and served timely to make it. Definitely will be back again soon!

Absolutely fantastic! Awesome staff and the best lamb you'll eat period. The hummus is really fresh and satisfying. Anything you order will be worth it.

Fresh healthy eating, if I'm in the downtown area this is my restaurant of choice.

Excellent Turkish and Mediterranean food, their Damascus bread is the best there is!

Food was OK, could have been better. I don't think ill be planning a special trip to go back anytime soon.

Food was fresh and delicious

I was impressed with the ice tea, yes the ice tea. The gyro wrap was decent, nice portions. I would like to see a better grade of fries though..I haven't tried any of the entrees yet, but I will be back. This may potentially be one of my regular stops. Very clean, nice atmosphere, pleasant staff. My waiter was very attentive, and the prices were actually pretty fair.

My family went here when the first place we tried wouldn't take a large party, but I'm glad it worked out that way! The food was great, especially the fresh baked flat bread. My kids loved the shrimp kabobs. Our server was very friendly and personable.

Service was fast and efficient and the food is delicious! The house made flat bread was lovely.

This was a takeout order, so don't take it as an overall impression of Green Olive, which I like.The soups were disappointing, the red lentil in particular. I stirred it to find the lentils and they weren't there. It was more like the water the lentils were cooked in with some seasoning. A few stray lentils were at the bottom.The chicken had enough substance, but the vegetables--mostly squash--were cooked almost to mush. I'll be back when I want to sit down to enjoy a good meal, but their soup is not up to par.

Oh my goodness!!! This place was such a wonderful find! I am gluten free due to an autoimmune disease, and their menu is clearly marked. They also have quite a few gluten free options. I had the lamb shawarma with basmati rice and vegetables...the best that I have had since I've moved to South Carolina!!! I also had the shepherd's salad, which was so fresh tasting, I hadn't had one that hit the delicate balance as good as they did in years!! The waiter was wonderful. He was attentive, but not intrusive. If I have been glutened I will have symptoms within a few hours and no symptoms, no worries. I went with 2 friends and will bringing my husband back in the future. Great place!!!

I tried most of dishes they have. All of them are delicious. It is one of the cleanest restaurants in Columbia. You should definitely try their pizzas. You are gonna be a big fan of that taste.

Great spot for Mediterranean food. This was my 2nd visit here. Wait staff this time around wasnt as good as the first time I came. I wanted a side of mayo for my fries and I had to remind her after 5-10 minutes that i was waiting for it. I also asked for extra chicken in my chicken wrap and didn't get it and I asked for an extra portion of gyros for my takeout gyros platter and didn't get that either. I wasn't charged for them, so I didn't lose out. I will be back again though as this spot is close to work and the food is always tasty.

Great place to eat Mediterranean food. The owner and staff were amazing and very helpful. Fresh baked bread, side dishes and kebabs were delicious. One of the best meals I've ever had. The food was fresh and flavorful and the staff was friendly and patient I'll be a regular in here for sure. Columbia SC is so lucky to have amazing Mediterranean restaurant.

Pleasant atmosphere, casual, but classy. Good food, great service. Had a very positive experience. Definitely coming back.

We ordered Hummus, Lamb Shawarma, Falafal Wrap , Lentil Soup with Small Pita Bread but got a Larger Pita bread by mistake. The taste of the food is very good. The service is awesome, where the server took care of us patiently. Also we were given a 10% off on the appetizers as it was Friday. Ambience is good too!

Good service and good food ... high prices after 3 PM

Love, love Green Olive. Gave it 4 instead of 5 stars due to sometimes it seems like they're short on staff. The food is delicious. I always come for the calamari and gyro with fries. Restaurant is neat and clean.

This is our new favorite restaurant! Everything is delicious, staff is great, very clean. Get the gyro wrap, the cheese pastries, the falafel, Turkish hummus, pizza... you’ll love it all!

This place was great, classic but not over priced. Food was on point and service from are waiter Austin made it so much better. Green Olive interior was comfortable and inviting,must try Turkish bread with humus and amazing salad's. Gyro platter was awesome lamb and beef over rice.

Great food that is more than worth the price!

It was deliscious! I'm about to eat my leftovers for lunch. Very clean with stylish Middle Eastern decor. Service was great even though we arrived 45 minutes before closing with a party of 12 without reservations. Fantastic menu for lunch and dinner. Do check it out!

Likely the best mediterranean food in the city. Menu is usual Turkish fare, but three times I ate here, the food has been fresh and dishes are well made.

Absolutely delicious and the server Jesse was great.

Must have the flat bread and hummus, it is delicious as is everything we have had. Great food all around.

Delicious Mediterranean Food.I had the Gyro-which came with rice and vegetables. Austin, our server was excellent. We split the Baklava and were not disappointed. All was very well done. Highly recommend!

I love every item on the menu. But I don't think they put sugar in the tea, order the lemonade

Lovely restaurant. Gracious service and fresh Mediterranean Cuisine. Something for everyone.

The hostess was super sweet. All of the food was amazing highly recommend the cheese cigars and the zaatar pizza. The Turkish coffee is perfect and served on very cute cups. Cozy restaurant in a good location. The lamb is a must try.