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Lemon and Olives Greek Taverna

Restaurant

👍👍 A wonderful family restaurant to be in Baguio. About a 15-minute drive from the city center, Lemon and Olives specializes in Greek cuisine. Due to its popularity, waiting in line is common. We went on a holiday noon, and waited for about 15 minutes to get seated. Everything tasted authentic and fl... People often mention good, time, restaurant, view, great, Greek, Baguio, wait, lamb, service,


Address

26 Outlook Dr S, Baguio, 2600 Benguet, Philippines

Website

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Contact

+63 74 442 4079

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (20) time (17) restaurant (16) view (14) great (14) Greek (13) Baguio (12) wait (12) lamb (12) service (11)
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  • 5/5 Eizen B. 4 months ago on Google • 845 reviews
    A wonderful family restaurant to be in Baguio. About a 15-minute drive from the city center, Lemon and Olives specializes in Greek cuisine. Due to its popularity, waiting in line is common. We went on a holiday noon, and waited for about 15 minutes to get seated. Everything tasted authentic and flavorful. I also liked the ambiance of the place, just beside the trees with city views.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Hensee U. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was terrible!!! I asked the waiter in the front to have us seated where there’s a view, instead he put us in a place where there’s no view and it is very hot. I noticed that it is hot in our place because of the plastic they put where the air should be flowing or passing by. Maybe they put those plastics because of covid? But it made it hotter in the area because of it. Take note, we have a baby with us. When I approached them regarding having us transferred to the veranda (with view) they told me we need to line up again and wait. We haven’t really ordered yet and was just seated but they didn’t even consider that. So weird since I initially told the staff upon arrival about my request of seating. Also, the staff aren’t attentive. My hand was raised for a long time but no one is attending to me. Another, the guard asked my husband to move our car because other cars are going out already. But when my husband is in our car already, the other cars is still empty!!!! They made my husband wait for a long time for the other cars passenger to arrive and go inside their cars. This is such a waste of time!!! Should just ask my husband to go to his car when the others are going out already. Note: The passengers took time loading in or going inside their respective cars. Next, their food is not that special. The lamb was hard and chewy, the octopus was also chewy. The salad is bitter (or maybe it is supposed to be like that). Their zucchini chips is not crunchy (is it supposed to be like that too?) It was served right away after we just ordered, not sure if it was really that fast to prepare or it was already prepared just waiting for people to order it. Overall, I am not happy with our family’s first and most probably last dining experience here. I hope that if ever next time we will come back again here that the restaurant will improve their food and service. The restaurant seems to be really popular and I don’t get why we experienced something like this here.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth W. 1 year ago on Google
    We went for lunch around 11:15 on a very busy Sunday and snagged the last available parking spot and table. The hostess and servers were very attentive and friendly and despite it being very busy our food came out quickly. We had a salad, the zucchini chips, and some calamari. Everything was delicious! Gorgeous views from the patio!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Raia S. 2 years ago on Google
    We went on a Saturday this March so I expected a lot of people so we avoided lunch time but unfortunately a lot of people thought of the same thing. 😂 We arrived around 1-1:30pm and there's already a lot of people in line outside. We had to wait longer since we brought our dog with us so we have to wait outside, not their fault though. The place has this old Greek charm. When we were seated, since they use table cloth, the table was not super clean. So i have to wipe it with tissue and pick up some leftover. The food was okay, i expected a lot though because of the hype. The gyros were a bit disappointing, meat was bland. The L&O salad was a bomb though! The Mediterranean pasta was too oily for my liking but the zucchini chips made up for it. We ordered the Greek Village sausage for my sister who wants to eat rice but don't order it, too pricey for ₱190 for slices of chinese sausage. Overall, it was an average experience. But would i line up for more than an hour again? No.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Carlo T. 2 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Pretentious Greek 🥲 This is by far, the most pretentious greek cuisine I've ever tried. For the past few years I've eaten at greek tavernas, restaurants & cafes but this place is not even close to it. Who would serve overcooked pasta & cold sauce with it? And the crazy thing is that all they have to do is microwave to reheat the sauce but it looks like they don't even know how to do it. They also don't know how to properly cook their overpriced lamb which they claim to be their specialty. It's a big mystery how they lure customers in this place. Or maybe it's because of the view? Well, it's for you to tell 😅 I'll give this place a 1 🍎 out of 5 because of the view! 😁 #SolidFoodie🍎
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Engelbert T. 1 year ago on Google
    First, you will be amazed by the view, and you can request a seat preference. Second, the food was good. Their gyros, pasta, and zucchini chips were outstanding. They have nice pita breads. Just be patient with the waiting time; we waited for like an hour on a busy lunch, but it will be worth it. Parking is also very challenging. I believe it's better to come here during dead hours.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joey “Joey” L. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place to eat Greek food! Price is reasonable for Greek cuisine. I find this comparable to the prices of Cyma, heck, I think it is a little cheaper. If you love lamb, I think you will enjoy the Lamb Stew I ordered. The meat was very tender. The serving is good for two people. You can easily get this meal and just get two orders of rice and you're all set! The place has a nice and cozy ambiance. Parking can be a challenge but the guards on duty will assist you in securing a parking slot. When you dine here, I recommend staying by the veranda to get a good view of the mountains.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 JCL L. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    This restaurant serves very good food but because of their poor service, the joy of dining is taken away from first-time diners. I ordered a lot since it's our first time in Lemon & Olives. I immediately noticed their staff are not as friendly and welcoming. When they gave us our bill, I never heard the guys say "Here's your bill or How's your food?" He returned with my CC with no words or smile or pls come again. Now I know why service is crucial in the restaurant business. Good service will give more value to the food and the restaurant itself. That smile and thanks will make your 10k bill worth every penny.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cherr M. 9 months ago on Google
    Tasty food, great ambience, with a beautiful and scenic veranda, and helpful staff. We frequent this place and have been here for brunch, lunch and dinner. We’ve never had to wait to be seated which, I’m guessing, is because we’re either here early or late i.e early/late lunch, early dinner. We don’t go during peak hours as it gets loud and crowded. We love their seafood platters and my family loves their lamb dishes. We always get zucchini chips and hummus – staples for us. Their Mediterranean pasta is lovely too. L&O salad is too sweet for my liking. They have parking. They don’t take reservations – first come, first serve basis only. The food is consistent and always great. If you get seated at the far right table in the veranda, there’s smoke sometimes from the kitchen. You have a range of options for seating - they’re all good! They have WiFi but it’s slow the times we’ve used it. Signal here is quite poor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arianne 1 year ago on Google
    I loved everything about this restaurant, a must visit when in Baguio. The food was excellent (ordered zucchini chips, grilled octopus, chicken gyro, grilled tuna, and 2 froyos). The ambience was very relaxed, i loved their balcony area. Bathrooms were clean. Nice parking out front. Friendly staff. Will come back when im in Baguio. Thank you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason K. 7 months ago on Google
    Worth the hype! Delicious and very affordable. The pitas with dips were very good. The pita bread especially was very light and flavorful in itself. Moussaka was ok. Very filling. The burger was a bit dry but tasty nonetheless. The beef in the shawarmas was very tough. They have big portions. I was amazed they could price their products so low for the quality they offered. If I these in Manila, prices would probably be 50-75% more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 jokh1976 1 year ago on Google
    I came to the place following the reviews. We had the gyros, salad, pasta. If you have been to any Manila Greek restos. The taste is more or less the same. Everything I had I would give 4 stars. Prices are reasonable. Staff attitude was well. Definitely would come back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Gian D. 3 months ago on Google New
    Food was great but staff was unprofessional. Our appetizer and lamb chops arrived on time but our Gyro was almost 40mins late. Our server (Chard) forgot to punch the order and told us it was because they were running out of pita bread (which is a very confusing lie- the table next to us arrived much later than we did but received their gyros within 5 minutes). Overall enjoyed the food but the service really brought down our experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 theo 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful ambiance, a stunning evening time view with a great service! The food was great, unfortunately the pilaf rice is too soft, overcooked. The baklava also too sweet for us. However, I love the pasta so much!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Fat Girls Day Out P. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the only places with greek food in Baguio. They have a nice overlooking area, you should request for a table outside. You should visit during off peak hours as there is always a line. We had the following dishes: Hummus - this was really good Grilled octopus - dry and needed more seasoning Greek salad- this was okay, not so good Mix souvlaki plate - this is good but the garlic sauce was too overpowering The lamb plate with the lemon pilaf - cook of the lamb was excellent but the lemon pilaf wasnt fluffy and was more sticky Yogurt - this was good but should be creamier Overall, prices were a bit expensive but worth it if you are sitting outside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marylaine D. 2 years ago on Google
    Ample parking. Efficient staff. Fast turnover. Food served quickly. Value for money. Loved the zucchini chips and baklava. Will definitely return. Highly recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Pamela S. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Total waste of money! Do not dine here. The greek spaghetti is too bland, The Athen’s burger looks amazing but tastes horrible, the cappuccino doesn’t taste like coffee just milky foam! Will not go back here. The service is below par, after we bill out obviously we have a lot of left overs but the crew didn’t mind asking if we’ll take it to go. So we just left, or maybe the crew are used to their food being left and just go to the bins.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 HABD 2 months ago on Google • 142 reviews New
    Pet friendly place! I love them for that, yung food average lang na enjoy naman namin, we’re here for coffee lang talaga. Good thing the coffee was great and we had 2 orders of freshly brewed coffee! Ambiance maganda sya esp yung outdoor kasi we have a view while having our coffee. The service was good din! Overall it can get better! there’s always a room for improvement 👍

  • 5/5 James (. 2 months ago on Google • 35 reviews New
    Definitely a must every time you go up to Baguio. The line may take a while if you go at peak hours but once you’re in, food, scenery and drinks are splendid. Love the iced tea here. Lamb is legendary 🤘

  • 5/5 Jepoy B. 2 months ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    This place made my Baguio trip worth it. It's pretty rare to get good Greek food in the Philippines for a reasonable price. Got the lamb gyro, baklava and an iced coffee and for the price I paid I had no complaints. View is amazing and service is great. Though, place is a bit hard to access by walking but that's a minor gripe.

  • 5/5 sixtale 3 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    It's been almost 7 years since I've been to a restaurant that only I want to know because I really like it. Of course, the amount and price have changed a lot compared to the beginning, but the atmosphere is the best! If you visit to Baguio, you must try here.

  • 5/5 mary grace f. 3 months ago on Google New
    The location is perfect, as it is on the highway. The staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is perfect. The view is exquisite. The food is yummy. Worth the try.

  • 5/5 Jal S. 7 months ago on Google
    There was a queue when we went (12pm and 7:30 pm) as they accept no reservations according to their Facebook page, but it was just a 20-minute wait - worth though. Great portions for the price. Food was fresh and perfect if you love bold flavors. Overall, highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Rodcel Justin P. 7 months ago on Google
    Seated at the best table they have, I can say that this restaurant is perfect for romantic dates. Wife was super happy when we dined here with our dog. From the magnificent view, ambiance of the restaurant, the wood flooring, and the quality greek food, it makes me want to revisit baguio to experience it over again. This place is usually packed with people so plan accordingly. Parking is limited too

  • 5/5 T V. 10 months ago on Google
    I had one of the best meals I ever had here in Lemon and Olives. The ambiance was perfect and customer service was also fast and efficient. We had our seat at the veranda and the view was amazing. Food was also superb. I had the greek style spaghetti which I really enjoyed. The beef melts in your mouth! I dis not like the baklava rhpugj, I find it too sweet. The place has wide parking area but gets crowded and full during peak hours. This is definitely a must try!

  • 4/5 Dan L. 10 months ago on Google
    The lamb chops are really really good. The other dishes are good supporting casts. So you would go well with ordering a salad paired with their lamb chops. The place is usually packed and a waiting time is a norm. Also, parking is limited so its better to take a cab instead going to the place. Overall, I would go back for the lamb chops.

  • 4/5 Princess A. 10 months ago on Google
    The place is well taught of - the views were amazing. You can ask for outdoors for a quality view of nature. The food (pita bread and hummus is super yummy!) and served generously. You get what you paid for. They have parking spaces but be sure to get early to have a good spot for parking and to fall in line.. By the time we're here, we have arrived on a busy lunch and just before the resto has opened the queue is a lot already but for me it's worth it.

  • 3/5 Rohan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Had heard a lot of rave reviews about this restaurant, but unfortunately didn't find the experience food-wise overwhelming. We were served in under five minutes after ordering, so one can only assume that the food was pre-prepared. It didn't taste fresh at all, disappointingly. Perhaps this was an effect of the sudden increase in covid cases where a lot of tourists cancelled their trips, so to give them the benefit of the doubt, maybe they had prepared a lot of meals expecting a lot of visitors. Would definitely try it again when it's busier to see if it's different.

  • 5/5 Jeriel Del Prado (. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic Greek restaurant in Baguio. Great food, great servings, good value, great staff and very speedy orders. Fantastic variety of meals too, and every single one of them were great and didn't disappoint. Oh and the view outside is beautiful. That said, expect to wait since people come here in groups and take a while to eat. Parking space is also limited, so if the wait queue is really long, you'll need friends who can wait because you won't be able to park on very busy days. I recommend their lamb chops and souvlaki dishes. The meat is wonderfully tasty.

  • 5/5 Shaun G. 1 year ago on Google
    2nd time here and had to wait for a seat but everything was worth the wait(actually waited longer than usual because we wanted to get seats by the balcony.). The food is great, the overall feel of the restaurant fits Baguio just right. Definitely a must try when in Baguio city. The Lamb Chops was excellent. The Greek salad was great and the hummus was just perfect.

  • 5/5 Joseph W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great Greek food for Baguio. Great balcony scenery. If I were to be critical I would say it’s 7/10 for Greek food as if you compare it around the world it’s just ok. Ambiance is really good. Servers seem nice. For Philippines this place is amazing

  • 4/5 Zephyriousity P. 2 years ago on Google
    Freaking out with ekmek. I have found my newest favorite dessert. Not to mention the goodness of steak! But ekmek is the best on this restaurant. The staff was okay as well. Despite of seeing a small uod from my plate. Might came from the tree or the salad, the management was kind enough to subtract my steak from the total bill. Still good restaurant. I will come back, for ekmek 😍😍😍

  • 5/5 Jet p. 2 years ago on Google
    A lovely greek themed restaurant in Baguio city. The place is very nice and the food is excellent! A must-have is the salad with the pomegranate seeds! 🥰

  • 5/5 Eishelle C. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been seeing this place on the internet and heard so many good things about it. This is my first time dining here at Lemon and Olives and boy oh boy, it did not disappoint. Very generous servings and I highly recommend you guys try their Baklava Cheesecake — it melts in your mouth, it's that good! Everything in the menu looks scrumptious too. Come early, they serve breakfast. When lunch time comes, there's a wait time already. 💯💯💯

  • 5/5 Charlene Kimberly H. 2 years ago on Google
    Super great food! We arrived on a busy Saturday and was expecting for the food to come a bit late but woah! Super quick food service 🙂 We loved the food cause it tastes very refreshing and clean? Tastes healthy. I find the pricing afforable for the serving size. Would definitely come back! P.S. Grilled prawns and their salads are my personal faves ❤️


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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