Black Olives Mediterranean Cafe – Mediterranean
The air at Black Olives Mediterranean Cafe is thick with the irresistible scent of flame-kissed meats and aromatic spices, drawing guests into a space where traditional hospitality meets the soulful sizzle of the grill. Succulent skewers of lamb, beef, and chicken are charred to perfection alongside tender lula and slow-roasted shawarma, creating a vibrant tapestry of flavors that feels both rustic and refined. Every plate, from the herb-crusted pork chops to the smoky, delicate lamb chops, offers a transportive experience that captures the sun-drenched essence of the Mediterranean.
W Rancho Vista Blvd +16619479010 https://www.blackolivescafe.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the perfectly cooked chicken dishes, which are celebrated for their incredible flavor and high quality. Guests consistently highlight the welcoming atmosphere and reasonable pricing, noting that the knowledgeable staff provides a warm and attentive experience that makes for a truly inviting visit.
Menu
Mediterranean Plates
- Chicken Kabob - $16.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Lula - $16.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma - $16.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Kabob - $21.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Lula - $19.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Shawarma - $19.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Kabob - $20.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $20.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Kabob - $16.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chops - $19.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Ribs - $19.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Wings - $17.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro Plate - $17.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Saute - $17.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Saute - $19.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combo Kabob for 2 or more - $44.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Olives House Special - $23.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Create your own Combo - $19.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $20.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp - $20.99: served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomato & pepper, and pita bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Armenian-Style Plates
- Armenian Chicken Kabob - $16.99: served with grilled potatoes, beet salad, onions, feta cheese, and spicy peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Armenian Chicken Lula - $16.99: served with grilled potatoes, beet salad, onions, feta cheese, and spicy peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Armenian Beef Kabob - $21.99: served with grilled potatoes, beet salad, onions, feta cheese, and spicy peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Armenian Beef Lula - $19.99: served with grilled potatoes, beet salad, onions, feta cheese, and spicy peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Armenian Pork Ribs - $19.99: served with grilled potatoes, beet salad, onions, feta cheese, and spicy peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Armenian Lamb Chops - $20.99: served with grilled potatoes, beet salad, onions, feta cheese, and spicy peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Armenian Lamb Kabob - $20.99: served with grilled potatoes, beet salad, onions, feta cheese, and spicy peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Hummus - $8.99: Ground garbanzo beans puree with garlic, tahini, and olive oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Babaganoush - $8.99: Ground eggplant puree, with garlic and greek yougurt. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus with Meat - $15.99: Hummus with sauteed veggies and beef. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combo Starter - $10.99: Hummus, tabouli, and dolma. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tzaziki - $8.99: Greek cucumber and garlic yogurt dip.
- Beef Blinchik - $8.5: Savory crepe filled with ground beef. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Blinchik - $7.5: Savory crepe filled with chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lepni - $8.99: Greek yoghurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Appetizer for 3 or more - $36.99: Hummus, babaganoush, tzatziki, falafel, dolma, tahini, cheese plate, tabouli, and pita bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinakopita - $12.99: Spinach pie with feta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Pie - $11.99: Feta cheese and mozzarella filled pie. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Meat Pie - $13.99: Greek pie filled with minced beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Salmon Pie - $8.99: filled with cheese, salmon, and tomato, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Armenian Pizza - $5.99: flatbread with minced beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dolma - $10.99: Rice wrapped grapeleaves Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Plate - $11.99: feta cheese, tomatoes, and olives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $7.99: deep fried cheese sticks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Potatoes & Cheese - $11.99: house grilled potato slices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Mediterranean Bowls
- Chicken Shawarma Bowl - $14.99: served with rice, hummus, and cucumber salad Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Shawarma Bowl - $16.99: served with rice, hummus, and cucumber salad Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Gyro Bowl - $13.99: served with rice, hummus, and cucumber salad Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Bowl - $13.99: served with rice, hummus, and cucumber salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Mediterranean Pizza
- Shawarma Pizza - $18.99: chicken or beef... cheese, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro Pizza - $18.99: lamb or chicken... cheese, tomatoes, onions, and parsley Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Pizza - $18.99: Veggie pizza with garlic, broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes and onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Pizza - $18.99: chicken shawarma, bbq sauce, mozzarella, and onions, parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Pizza - $21.99: salmon, mozzarella, tomatoes, onions and parsley Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Georgian Cheese Bread - $15.99: Cheese bread with mozzarella, feta cheese, and 2 eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Vegetarian Plates
- Vegetarian Combo - $15.99: hummus, rice, babaganoush, 2 falafel, dolma, and tabouli. Served with pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Combo - $15.99: 5 falafel, rice, hummus, cabbage salad, grilled veggies, and pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Greek Salad - $12.99: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, feta cheese, and olives, greek dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Salad - $13.99: tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabouli - $11.99: parsley, tomatoes, wheat, and onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Kabob Salad - $15.99: Chicken kabob, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and greek dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Salad - $15.99: Chicken shawarma, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and greek dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Shawarma Salad - $17.99: Beef shawarma, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and greek dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabbage Salad - $12.99: cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, vinagrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Summer Salad - $12.99: tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - $10.99: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and greek dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattoush Salad - $12.99: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, pita chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro Salad - $16.99: lamb gyro, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and greek dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Grilled Potatoes - $10.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Falafel - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $6.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil Soup - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering
- Chicken Kabob Catering (Feeds 10) - $149.99: Chunks of grilled chicken breast, Rice, hummus, salad, grilled veggies, pita bread, and garlic sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Beef Kabob Combo Catering (Feeds 10) - $179.99: Combination grilled chicken and chunks of steak, Rice, hummus, salad, grilled veggies, pita bread, and garlic sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Beef Lula Combo Catering (Feeds 10) - $179.99: Combination ground chicken skewers and ground beef skewers, Rice, hummus, salad, grilled veggies, pita bread, and garlic sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trio Combo Catering (Feeds 10-12) - $214.99: Combination 3x meats: chicken kabob, beef kabob, and beef lula, Rice, hummus, salad, grilled veggies, pita bread, and garlic sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Platter Catering (Feeds 10) - $89.99: Hummus, babaganoush, tabouli, tzatziki, 10 falafel, 20 dolma, tahini sauce, and 5 pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Black Olives Mediterranean Cafe
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a wide variety of Mediterranean grilled meats, including kabobs, lula, shawarma, and chops, alongside numerous diet-specific options.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests consistently highlight the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, describing the restaurant as a truly inviting and hospitable space.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include chicken kabob, chicken lula, and chicken shawarma, which diners celebrate for their incredible flavor and high quality.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews for Black Olives Mediterranean Cafe.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 4.0/5 rating and moderate ($$) pricing, guests consistently highlight the reasonable prices and high-quality Mediterranean dishes as excellent value.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant is special for its flame-grilled meats, highly-rated chicken dishes, and an extensive menu accommodating over thirty diverse dietary preferences.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Black Olives Mediterranean Cafe is a moderately priced ($$) restaurant where guests consistently highlight the reasonable pricing for high-quality dishes.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates mixed dietary needs with vegan, gluten-free, keto, and halal options including hummus, fattoush salad, and various kabobs.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This restaurant offers a casual dining experience featuring a welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and moderate pricing for Mediterranean cuisine.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Black Olives Mediterranean Cafe by visiting their website at https://www.blackolivescafe.com.
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