Olive Mountain Grill
Nelson Rodriguez Rivas · 126 Google reviewsOlive Mountain Grill — the Hummus leads at this top-tier Lakeview middle eastern spot. Friendly without hovering. [$$]
What 212 diners keep saying
What 212 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“This place offers 5-star quality Mediterranean food served by a incredibly welcoming team. My beef kafta wrap was absolutely delicious. The restaurant has a warm, home-like atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Highly recommended!”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you’re looking for authentic Middle Eastern food, this is the place to go! The shawarma was incredibly flavorful and perfectly seasoned, the hummus was fresh, creamy, and delicious, and the falafel was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The mixed grill was cooked to perfection, tender, juicy, and packed with amazing flavor. The portions are generous, the ingredients are fresh, and the service is friendly and welcoming. You can really taste the quality and authenticity in every bite. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves Middle Eastern cuisine or wants to try it for the first time. Bring your family and friends—you won’t be disappointed! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A true hidden gem that’s worth visiting again and again. ❤️🥙🔥🍢🍽️”
“Just happened upon this place. We were astonished by the freshness and then by the incredible portions! We ordered the veggie and the meat combos. Amazing!”
“We stopped her for a quick lunch before going to see an afternoon show. Absolutely loved the food. Very fresh Mediterranean flavors. Plenty of warm pita bread with a savory garlic hummus. The one critique I have is that the dining area is very small and simple. Don't plan on eating in as they have only two 4 tops and two 2 tops.”
“Delicious food and great people,!! Recommend it 💯💯”
“Falafels are amazing and portions are huge!! I’ll be coming back again soon ❤️”
“Authentic and delicious falafel cooked fresh to order made for the most delicious falafel sandwich. Worth a stop!”
“The chicken kabobs were great! Tender, juicy, and charred perfectly. The steak kabobs were equally tasty. The kifta was slightly dry but flavored well. I'd definitely order again.”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing food and excellent service! Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The chicken shawarma was tender, the hummus was incredibly smooth, and the portions were generous. The staff was welcoming and friendly, and the restaurant was clean and comfortable. Definitely one of the best Mediterranean spots I’ve tried in Chicago. I’ll definitely be coming back!”
“Did not expect the fries to be as good as they were! They were light and crunchy with a good crust and spices. Beef schwarma was vey good and flavorful and they did not skimp on the meat. Nice people too!”
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