The Original Green Olive

4.2
Very Good
2496 reviews
 $$
(562) 862-8080   |   Visit Website

About

The Original Green Olive in Downey, California is a Mediterranean, health food and Lebanese restaurant. Located in the heart of town, it has become one of the most popular restaurants in the area, offering a wide range of traditional, yet modern dishes suitable for any appetite. The menu features dishes from all parts of the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, with a focus on the freshness of ingredients and quality service. Tasty and healthy, it is an ideal choice for lunch and dinner.

Restaurant Features

Facilities & Amenities

  • Restroom Restroom
  • Wifi Available
  • Kid Friendly Kid Friendly
  • Kid Menu Kid Menu
  • Kid High Chair Kid High Chair
  • Vegetarian Options Veg Friendly
  • Alcohol Alcohol
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Access

Parking

  • Free Parking Lot

Accepted Payments

  • Credit Card
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

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Reviews for The Original Green Olive

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Hadisa H.

Fresh & Tasty. Gyros were perfectly grilled. Potatoes were delicious. I find a lot of Mediterranean places don't put thought into the sides, but everything was good here. Props to the team. Will definitely become a regular.

Steve C.

First visit. Read so many good things about this place. I placed a simple kid's meal order for my senior citizen mom. And an extra skewer and dessert. 30 minutes later 9 finally get my order to go. I ask the girl ... does it always take 30 minutes for a to go order. She replied yeah she had to grab the baklava out of the freezer. Ugh. I don't even want to eat anything. Let's see what mom says about it.

Mario C.

Outstanding quality! I am going on a limb here saying that Mediterranean food is one of my least favorite foods. However, there is no room for negative feedback here. I ordered 8 different menu items for a doctor’s office and everything was at least 9/10. The flavor of the sauces were outstanding and we could just not get enough. The chicken was not at all dry and the beef was tender. Reasonable prices, hearty servings, flavorfully tender meats and great service- I give this restaurant my highest endorsement. Give it a try, you’ll be glad you did.

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Business Hours

Sunday:
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday:
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Location Map

9234 Lakewood Blvd
Downey, CA 90240

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