OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF – Middle Eastern
On North 56th Street, Chef Yousef cooks the food of Palestine, Jordan and Syria without softening it for anyone. Mansaf is the centrepiece: lamb cooked slowly in jameed over rice, nuts scattered across the top, hot jameed sauce alongside. Beyond it sit mulukhiyeh, lamb or chicken mandi with smoked spiced rice, chicken shawarma plates, and a whole fried red snapper laid over mandi rice. The Olive Tree Feast piles filet mignon, kufta and chicken kebabs onto one platter for four. Diners keep mentioning the seasoning and the size of the plates. Open ten to ten, daily.
11508 N 56th St, Tampa, FL 33617 813-899-0111 https://olivetreebychefyousef.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-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, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF
Dairy-Free at OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF
OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF in Tampa has 20 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Whole Red Snapper, Mix Beef & Chicken Plate and Mesabaha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF
OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF in Tampa has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Whole Red Snapper, Lamb Mealaq and Tahini Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF
OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF in Tampa has 44 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Whole Red Snapper, Beef Shawarma Plate and Chicken Shawarma Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF
OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF in Tampa has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Shawarma Plate, Fried Kebbeh and Shish Tawook. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF
OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF in Tampa has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cucumber Salad, Halloumi Cheese and Garlic Sauce (8oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF
OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF in Tampa has 8 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cucumber Salad, Halloumi Cheese and Shish Tawook. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF
OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF in Tampa has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF
OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF in Tampa has 26 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mesabaha, Fatoush and Tahini Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fried Kebbeh | 3.2 g | 55.2 g |
| Shish Tawook Sandwich | 51.5 g | 29.6 g |
| Lentil Soup | 53.8 g | 29.1 g |
| Shish Kabab Sandwich | 10.5 g | 25 g |
| Baba Ghanoush | 108.5 g | 24.5 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Chicken Shawarma Sandwich | 40.3 g | 23.9 g |
| Eggs Your Way | 40.6 g | 21.1 g |
| Tahini Salad | 0 g | 20.7 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
| Shish Tawook | 1.5 g | 20.5 g |
| Beef Shawarma Sandwich | 64.6 g | 17.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers & Breakfast
- Hummus - $11: Chickpeas blended with tahini & lemon juice topped with whole chickpeas, garlic & olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Foule - $11: Fava beans, garlic, lemon & jalapeno topped with whole chickpeas, olive oil & parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Qudsia - $12: Hummus toped with puree of fava beans, garlic, lemon & jalapeno Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Grape Leaves - $10: 8 grape leaves stuffed with rice, tomatoes, onions, parsley, olive oil, herbs and lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mesabaha - $11: Hummus mixed with Chickpeas, Olive Oil, Lemon, Jalapeño, Garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Fried Kebbeh - $7: Ground bulgur, meat patties stuffed with beef, pine nuts, wheat crumbs and herbs (2 pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shakshoka - $13: Eggs, Tomatoes, Garlic, House Spice Blend, Parsley Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tomato Skillet - $11: Tomatoes, Garlic, Jalapeño, Olive Oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chicken Liver - $17: Diced Chicken Liver sautéed in Olive Oil, & Onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Olive Tree Veggie Sampler - $16: Salad, hummus, baba ghanoush, falafel & labneh Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghanoush - $11: Puree of charbroiled eggplant, tahini, dry mint & lemon juice topped with house salad, parsley & olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Labneh - $11: Creamy dip made from strained yogurt topped with dry mint and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Lamb Mealaq - $24: Diced Lamb Liver Kidney & Heart Sauté, Olive Oil, Onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Falafel Plate - $10: Eight patties of fried mix of ground chickpeas, onions, herbs, & parsley served with tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggs & Potatoes - $12: Fried Potatoes, Eggs, Garlic, Jalapeńo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Halloumi Cheese - $14: Fried Halloumi cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Arayyes - $14: Two pitas stuffed with ground lamb cooked over grill Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggs Your Way - $12: 3 Organic Eggs Cooked Your Way Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ejjeh - $12: Vegetarian Arabic Style Omelette made with Eggs, Parsley, & Onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Olive Tree Sampler - $18: Two pieces of Kibbeh, hummus, baba ghanoush, falafel & labneh Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salads
- Tabouli - $11: Chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, dry mint, cracked wheat, lemon juice, & olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse
- Fatoush - $10: Freshly chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, fried pita bread, pomegranate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Greek Salad - $13: Freshly chopped lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, topped with olives, feta cheese & Greek dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Cucumber Salad - $10: Diced cucumber, yogurt, garlic, & dried mint Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Tahini Salad - $10: Tomatoes, tahini, dry mint & lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse
- House Salad - $7: Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, lemon & olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Lentil Soup - $6: Pureed of red lentils, cumin, herbs, sauteed onions & olive oil served with fried pita chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber
- Freekeh Soup - $6: Cracked freekeh with an aromatic chicken broth, onions and herbs
Chef Yousef Classic
- Mansaf (Jordan National Dish) - $27: Slowly cooked lamb in jameed served on a bed of rice topped with nuts and a side of hot jameed sauce
- Mandi Lamb - $25: Classic Yemeni dish cooked with lamb and smoked rice in a special spice blend
- Mandi Chicken - $23: Classic Yemeni dish cooked with chicken and smoked rice in a special spice blend
- Mulukhiyeh Lamb - $25: Chopped jute leaves cooked in a broth with garlic served with rice and lamb
- Mulukhiyeh Chicken - $23: Chopped jute leaves cooked in a broth with garlic served with rice and chicken
- Bamya Lamb - $25: Okra stew prepared in tomato sauce, onions, garlic & cilantro with lamb served with rice
- Bamya Chicken - $23: Okra stew prepared in tomato sauce, onions, garlic & cilantro with chicken served with rice
- Fasoolia Bayda Lamb - $25: Tomato-based soup with white beans, tomato sauce, onion, & house spice blend, served with rice and lamb
- Fasoolia Bayda Chicken - $23: Tomato-based soup with white beans, tomato sauce, onion, & house spice blend, served with rice and chicken
From the Fire
- Filet Mignon Shish Kebab - $29: Tender cubes of filet mignon or tenderloins with salt and pepper
- Lamb Chops - $32: Tender grilled lamb chops marinated with lemon & house spice blend Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Kufta Kabab - $22: Ground lamb seasoned with parsley, onions & house spice blend
- Shish Tawook - $21: Tender cubes of marinated chicken with lemon, fresh garlic, & house spice blend Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Turkish Kabob - $25: Ground lamb seasoned with onions & parsley cooked over the grill (spicy or regular) Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Olive Tree Mixed Grill - $29: Combination of filet mignon, shish kebab, kufta kabab & chicken kabab served with garlic sauce
- Olive Tree Feast - $108: Large plate mix of filet mignon shish kabab, kufta kabab & chicken kabab served on mandi rice with house salad, garlic sauce, hummus, and baba ghanoush (serves 4) Dietary tags: Mediterranean
- Fried Tilapia Fish - $20: Tilapia filet marinated with lemon, garlic, & house spice blend Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Fried Whole Red Snapper - $28: Fried whole red snapper marinated with lemon, garlic, and olive oil, served on Mandi rice and side house salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
Shawarma Plates
- Chicken Shawarma Plate - $21: Roasted sliced chicken with garlic sauce, Mandi rice and two sides
- Mix Beef & Chicken Plate - $22: Roasted tender sliced beef and chicken served with garlic sauce, Mandi rice and two sides
- Beef Shawarma Plate - $22: Roasted tender sliced beef served with garlic sauce, Mandi rice and two sides
Sandwiches
- Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - $11: Slowly roasted chicken breast topped with garlic sauce, & pickles wrapped in fresh pita bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Shawarma Sandwich - $12: Slowly roasted beef topped with tomatoes, onions, tahini, & pickles wrapped in fresh pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shish Tawook Sandwich - $12: Grilled cubed chicken, tomatoes, garlic sauce, & pickles wrapped in fresh pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kufta Kabab Sandwich - $14: Grilled ground lamb, tomatoes, parsley, onions & hummus wrapped in fresh pita bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shish Kabab Sandwich - $14: Grilled cubed filet mignon, tomatoes, onions, parsley, & hummus wrapped in fresh pita bread Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Sandwich - $13: Fried tilapia filet, tomatoes & garlic sauce wrapped in fresh pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Sandwich - $8: Falafel patties, tahini, salad, & hummus wrapped in fresh pita bread Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Sandwich - $7: Hummus topped with salad & pickles wrapped in fresh pita bread Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghanoush Sandwich - $7: Baba ghanoush topped with salad and pickles, wrapped in fresh pita bread Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Foule Sandwich - $7: Fava beans topped with salad & lemon, wrapped in fresh pita bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Basmati Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Mandi Rice - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- French Fries - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Manasaf Yogurt (Extra) - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Garlic Sauce (8oz) - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bag Of Pita Bread - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- White Rice With Shairiya - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Sparkling Water - $3
- Guava Juice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Mango Juice - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Malt Beverage Non Alcoholic - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bottled Water - $1
- Soda - $2
- Yogurt Drink - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Coffee (Turkish / American) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mint Tea - $2
Frequently Asked Questions about OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF
- Is OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF has 20 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Whole Red Snapper, Mix Beef & Chicken Plate and Mesabaha.
- What can I eat at OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF on a dairy-free diet?
- Fried Whole Red Snapper, Mix Beef & Chicken Plate and Mesabaha carry the dairy-free tag, out of 20 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF have vegan options?
- Yes. 26 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Mesabaha and Fatoush.
- Is OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF gluten-free?
- 9 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF?
- Fried Kebbeh, at roughly 55.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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