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. Based on 518 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
922 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 764-3740
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Hours
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
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Reviews
K Penney
Very calm, relaxing atmosphere. There’s only one waitress but we were seated and served quickly. The Turkish red lentil soup is comforting. The mixed shawarma platter has lots of juicy, tender, chicken and lamb both full of flavor over perfectly cooked and seasoned basmati rice. I took a bite of the pita burger and it was excellent, seasoned to perfection. We’re coming back to try a pizza
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Tracy Weber
My first time here and was not disappointed! I loved the hummus, falafel and Mediterranean pita bread. So yummy! The service was fabulous and the atmosphere was pleasant. I’ll definitely be back to try more dishes!
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G Tal
I had a wonderful experience here! Everyone was extremely nice and patient. The food was so delicious and tasted so so fresh. This is all food that my grandparents make so we were all pretty harsh critics but we all agreed that it was scrumptious! We ordered the hummus and pita apparatuses along with the grape leaves although I will say I enjoy the grape leaves a little bit more lemony, but it’s okay because everyone makes them a little different. For our mains, we got chicken kebab and shawarma. It was delicious and I highly recommend!
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Miriam Chaponniere
Gréât expérience hère! Thé service was very friendly and quick, and the food was excellent. I had the Lamb Shawarma and Shepard Salad. The salad was full of flavor and I loved the dressing. Would definitely come again!
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Ed Gatzke
Good food. We enjoyed the salmon and the gyro plate. Hummus and grape leaves were good. Saw Damascus bread and should have ordered that. Great service.
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Randy Headley
Great Turkish Coffee; trying it is a must! Quiet Western Orchestral background music. Competent friendly staff. Above all, superb tasting food at decent pricing. Clean. Well lit. Good open spaces. Tastefully decorated. Busy but not with crowded feeling.
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Ivan Torres
Delicious gyro with the salad on the side and a Turkish beer, was a bit late but I got a good servics
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Richard Keith
I’m not sure why but the place was almost empty for dinner. I’ve heard that is normally pretty full. Maybe I just got lucky. The food and service was pretty good.
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Patrick “Snap-Tite” Murray
Food was magnificent although I do wish portion sizes of the meats were larger. No complaints about the quality. Service was as good as a single server could do. She clearly worked hard and effectively but she wasn’t always available because she was working hard.
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Eddie Adamson
If you’re looking for a nice quiet dining experience in downtown Columbia, please check out the Green Olive Restaurant. The service was great, the atmosphere was inviting, and most importantly, the food was delicious!
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