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Olea Mediterranean Kitchen

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One of the Top rated Mediterranean restaurants in Fayetteville


Address

1992 Skibo Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28314

Website

www.oleamediterranean.com

Contact

(910) 745-8415

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.4K reviews)

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  • 5/5 Karaline D. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is amazing! The food was delicious!!! Family run and it shows! Very clean and friendly with a cool atmosphere! Love the music too! Had a wonderful talk with the owner and will eat here again! 10/10!!!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dani A. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the best Mediterranean restaurant I've been for the last couple years. The staff is friendly, clean room and the food is amazing with good price. I got the trio skewer plate and my husband got the lamb plate. OMG 😲 I almost got emotional when I tasted the food. All fresh and well made with love and not much waiting time. I can not tell you how the chicken skewer was so juice and tender. I would love to learn how to make it since I live 3 hour away from Fayetteville to have this experience more often. Guys you should try all options. ;)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Coreen D. 10 months ago on Google
    My colleagues and I went for lunch to celebrate our official last day of the school year. One person suggested Olea Mediterranean, and I quickly agreed. It was always on my bucket list. The staff was very accommodating of our total ignorance to what to order. 😆 Mr. Griffiths was only too happy to guide us and made suggestions. We ordered the lemon pepper chicken and the lamb chops. The chops were well seasoned and tender to the bones. The chicken was absolutely delicious. Will definitely try at home. I was a bit concerned about the serving size. I am from the Caribbean, and we usually give a generous portion of food. Nevertheless, I was filled, but as I told the manager, " The food was moreish." Meaning it was nice and we could eat some more. 😆 Highly recommend especially to our exchange teachers who would like to try something different 😀.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaitlin L. 1 year ago on Google
    Our first time visiting Olea Mediterranean Kitchen and it will not be the last. This was the best bite we've been in a looooong time. If I had to just rate it on customer service, it would be well over 5 stars. From the man taking our order and giving us a perfect recommendation; all the way to the three people asking how we liked our food on the way out. The overall experience was fabulous. As far as the food; the meats were all cooked perfectly. The lamb and beef were so tender you could cut it with a fork. To the owner, cooks & staff; Thank you for a wonderful experience. It was such a breath of fresh air!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diamond C. 1 year ago on Google
    First time eating here. Just coming back from Germany and was looking for a donar box but decided to try this place. Every time we passed it, it always seems crowded but when we went on a Sunday around 11am it wasn't crowded at all. Place is nice & open. We were greeted upon entering. The person taking our order was very informative & helpful. Service was fast and the food was delicious. The seasoning was sooo good & the rice was cooked perfectly. We thought the salad just tasted like olive oil but you have to mix it up real good. It was good too and fresh. The bread was soft & tasted good as well. I don't usually like baklava but this one was pretty good & had a nice texture. The owner or manager (I'm guessing😅) checked on us during the meal, he even asked if it was our first time & thanked us for coming. Would recommend and will be back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David P. 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoyed our first visit to this place—I say first because we intend to return! Nice experience. Great food. Welcoming and helpful staff. And affordable! Familiar with some dishes we chose things we already knew from our time in Greece a few years ago. We were not disappointed. The amount of food and the tastes were spot on. Next time we will try a few more things. And the baklava was a great finish—not at all sickly over-sweet like some other places—it was perfect!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Travis D. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the food and the employees at Olea. They helped me with ordering for a group with several options and types of Mediterranean foods I'm not completely sure of. I have ordered from them before and everyone is impressed with the authenticity and quality of food. There are ample servings. Everyone is helpful in moving the platters and are so pleasant. I plan to make these guys my go to for office catering. Always on time, good and accurate.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Krystina W. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious food, amazing variety, helpful, kind, friendly, staff, wonderful atmosphere. I will most definitely be back! The gentleman at the front was kind and informative to make sure we knew what foods were available and was genuine in his effort to help us make a decision on what we wanted. Lifted lids on dishes and explained what they were so we could see what was available. We sat, and they staged our meal, bringing salad, then app, then main course. Checked to see if things were tasty and the chef even came to check to see if we enjoyed our meal. While you do serve yourself your own drink and bus your own table, that honestly didn't seem to take away from the atmosphere in any way.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tyre T. 1 year ago on Google
    What a gem! Walk into a restaurant where you feel at home like family. Wonderful service and description of items along with tasty dishes. There are options to satisfy everyone - beef, lamb, kids, and vegetarian plates. Want a gyro or platter or maybe some appetizers? our first visit we tried the home made rolled grape leaves and cauliflower bites and baba ghanouj... Try the hot tea! After a second time visiting, this will be one my top places to visit for take-out or dine-in options💥🤩🥰 They even have a pick up window! Dining inside with booths, tables, intimate style high tops, and outside seating. Bathrooms are clean and discreetly located. Parking is mostly plentiful but can be snug depending on your vehicle.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Matt M. 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoyed lunch at Olea. Clean, great service, and delicious food. Only thing not captured are the kid’s cheese pizzas. My only complaint was the calamari being slightly overcooked.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A. E. 1 year ago on Google
    This restaurant is so yummy. Youborder at the counter and your food is brought to your table. Everyone was friendly, helpful, polite, and super nice. The restaurant was clean, decorated nicely, and the Greek music was fun. Food looked delicious and tastes awesome! Can't wait to go back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 HaileYesus B. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious. The texture was on point and full of flavor. The pita bread was soft and on point with the baba. Did not even touch my fried because everything else was filling. Order and sit style was perfect too. Friendly staff who patiently wait for you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brittany W. 8 months ago on Google
    10/10. Staff was very nice, the atmosphere feels warm and inviting. The food was absolutely wonderful. Everything was cooked perfectly. We got a very large order with apps, entres and desert and it all came out amazingly fast yet fresh. Did not exprlect that level of speed for a sit down restaurant. Not a single complaint and can not wait to go again! We had more food than shown in photo but we weresp excited for our food we forgot to take pics before we started digging in.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lydia P. 7 months ago on Google
    The hummus and pita bread were great. Tabbouleh salad was fresh and yummy. I perfer thick pieces of feta. But thar flavor was there. The greek fries were delicious. The spinach and cheese triangles were a bit dry, could use more cheese. Gyros were good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yvonne P. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff were friendly and gracious, the atmosphere was great for casual dining, family dinner or date night, the food was amazing. We will definitely go back. We highly recommend the lamp chops. So flavorful and delicious.

  • 5/5 Amber H. 7 months ago on Google
    Excellent service, everyone is so friendly. The grape leaves were the best I’ve ever had. Everything we had was delicious, made well and came out quick and fresh. We got the trio, lamb chops, grape leaves, village fries, and baklava (so fresh!).

  • 5/5 Fire P. 6 months ago on Google
    This place gets an "A" in our book!!! The customer service was amazing and the food was even better. Great people, great proportions, and great prices!! We love to support our clients especially when we leave with a full belly.

  • 4/5 Stewart 5 months ago on Google
    First time here! Loved the food and the quick service. They have some unique beers to enjoy. The Kefta was seasoned just right for me. Always loved med food and this area has much to offer

  • 5/5 Sara S. 10 months ago on Google
    We came here Friday night for a celebratory dinner after my best friends daughter graduated high school. My husband (who is Turkish and Greek) took a few bites on our first appetizer (dolmades) and told me they tasted just like the ones his grandmother used to make. We got several appetizers for the table, both had lamb platters and tried the desserts and coffee. Everything was high quality and authentic. I dint even typically eat desserts but the baklava stood no chance once I took a bite. Not to mention the staff were all super accommodating and kind. The owner checked on us often to ensure everything was good. You can tell they have true passion for this place. My husband and I were visiting from Savannah and are SO bummed it would take us 4 hours to come eat here again. This place would do so well in Savannah and we would be there way to much!

  • 5/5 Joanne D. 9 months ago on Google
    Nice, friendly and pleasant atmosphere. The food was great. I had the seasoned lemon-peppered chicken (dark meat) with yellow rice. It was so delicious. The meat also came with potatoes and carrots which was a little salty. My daughter had the Cornish hens with white rice baked inside. It was so so good. And the kids had cheese pizza and they thoroughly enjoyed it.

  • 5/5 Justin W. 1 year ago on Google
    Todays visit was great! I stopped in late in the lunch period. I was Greeted immediately with a nice smile. Folks were nice and very friendly. I ordered a beef kabob and rice platter, including a Greek salad. Food was very tasty! Not flavors I get to experience a lot in my circle, so I was very pleased!! Not cheap, but good portion size. I definitely recommend stopping in here! Food Preparation 8/10 Service 9/10 Cleanliness 7/10 Value 6/10

  • 3/5 Philly R. 1 year ago on Google
    My visit was 3 June 2022 between lunch & dinner for a takeout. Had the Kefta platter, I was a walk in. Restaurant was very clean, staff were very pleasant, found my favorite bottle of wine. Most staff had at least one glove on their hands, but however while waiting for my food which I was glad the gentleman was not doing my salad, he used his ungloved hand to pick up seasoning with fingers to sprinkle on a salad going to a table. That did not make me feel good about the place if I was not watching my food being made, but I couldn’t see the guy in the kitchen, so I don’t know anyway. Food was good but meat was a little dry to me and I don’t like my grilled veggie very burnt. I think what bothered me the most was the rice. I felt like I was getting season Spanish rice. I expected a different type/style of rice. Maybe I might try this location again, but no rice and a different dish, but I would not go out of my way for it. I have had much better.

  • 5/5 D0nt L. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic! Top quality meat, amazing flavor, all around delicious. The rice could use some better flavoring/cooking to taste more fresh/tasty but it was still GREAT. 20/10 highly recommended!

  • 5/5 GroSource N. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was seasoned so well. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Definitely on the top of the list of places to get a flavorful meal. The atmosphere was really comfortable too.

  • 5/5 Laura R. 2 years ago on Google
    It was our first time there, peaceful atmosphere (enjoyed the music) the food was sooo new for us that's why it was such a good experience trying Mediterranean food :) pd: you definitely should try the pita whit goat cheese😋

  • 3/5 Melissa D. 1 year ago on Google
    I visited this restaurant 4 months ago and it was phenomenal. My oldest wanted to eat inside because the last time we came we got it to go. 1st I want to say the presentation was beautiful it just wasn't enough. They had really small portions. My Greek salad didn't have enough dressing and the seasoning on the chicken was scarce. I'm not sure if inflation prices are effecting this restaurant, if it is, its showing through the food.. My 14 yr old left still hungry. We left disappointed. On another note, the restaurant inside was clean and well kept. I like the options of choosing either plasticware or actual silverware. Everyone was friendly and attentive. I left wanting more and after spending $51.00 we were still hungry.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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