The Golden Olive – Mediterranean
The air at The Golden Olive is thick with the savory perfume of slow-roasted meats and toasted spices, drawing diners into a vibrant space where Mediterranean street food traditions are elevated to an art form. Tender ribbons of hand-carved shawarma and crisp, golden falafel are tucked into warm, pillowy pitas, creating a symphony of textures that range from the crunch of fresh vegetables to the richness of savory sauces. Whether you’re savoring a loaded gyro plate or a vibrant vegan wrap, every bite offers a sun-drenched journey through bold, authentic flavors that feel both comforting and exhilarating.
521, Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98109 https://seattlegoldenolive.com/0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, low-carb, vegan, dairy-free, high-protein, halal, pescatarian, mediterranean, sugar-free, diabetic, plant-based, atkins, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, volumetrics, slow-carb, mayo-clinic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Gyro Sandwich - $11.49: Rotisserie Lamb and beef mix, grilled with onions & green peppers. Wrapped with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers & tzatziki. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Volumetrics
- Chicken Gyro Sandwich - $11.49: Marinated chicken breast strips, grilled with onions & green peppers. Wrapped with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers & tzatziki. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Falafel Sandwich - $10.99: Mix of garbanzo beans, parsley, spiced and fried. Wrapped with tahini, hummus, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles & lettuce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Mix Vegan Sandwich - $11.49: Falafel & fried cauliflower wrapped with tahini, hummus, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, pickles, onions, & lettuce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Lamb Shawarma Sandwich - $12.49: Grilled marinated lamb. Wrapped with tahini, hummus, onions, pickles, cucumbers, green peppers, tomatoes & lettuce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Beef Shawarma Sandwich - $12.99: Grilled marinated beef. Wrapped in 12" pita bread, garlic sauce, tomatoes, pickles, green peppers, onions & lettuce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - $12.99: Grilled marinated chicken breast. Wrapped in 12" pita bread, garlic sauce, tomatoes, pickles, green peppers, onions & lettuce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Kufta Shawarma Sandwich - $11.99: Minced lamb & beef mixed with parsley grilled. Wrapped with tahini, hummus, onions, pickles, green peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers & lettuce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cauliflower Sandwich - $10.99: Fried cauliflower wrapped with tahini, hummus, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, pickles, onions, & lettuce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Gyro Plate - $16.99: Rotisserie Lamb & beef mix, grilled with onions & green peppers. Served with rice, Greek salad, tzatziki & warm pita. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Chicken Gyro Plate - $16.99: Marinated chicken breast, grilled with onions & green peppers. Served with rice, Greek salad, tzatziki, and warm pita.
- Beef Shawarma Plate - $17.49: Marinated beef, grilled with onion & green peppers. Served with hummus, rice, Greek salad & warm pita.
- Kufta Plate - $16.99: Minced lamb & beef mixed with parsley, spiced and grilled. Served with hummus, rice, Greek salad & warm pita.
- Royal Kabab Plate - $19.99: Three skewers: 1 lamb, 1 kufta & 1 chicken kabab grilled over an open flame. Served with rice, hummus, Greek salad & warm pita.
- Lamb Kabab Plate - $17.99: Marinated lamb grilled over an open flame. Served with rice, hummus, Greek salad & warm pita.
- Chicken Kabab Plate - $17.99: Marinated chicken breast pieces, grilled over an open flame. Served with rice, hummus, Greek salad & warm pita.
- Kufta Kabab Plate - $17.99: Minced lamb & beef mixed with parsley, spiced & grilled over an open flame. Served with rice, hummus, Greek salad & warm pita.
- Falafel Plate - $15.99: Falafels served with hummus, rice, Greek salad & warm pita.
- Veggie Combo Plate - $15.49: Hummus, Baba Ganoush, falafel, grape leaves, tahini salad & warm pita.
- Lamb Shawarma Plate - $17.49: Grilled marinated lamb, served with rice, hummus, Greek salad & warm pita
- Gyro Salad - $13.49: Gyro meat, grilled with onions & green peppers. Topped with Greek salad with garlic sauce & feta cheese.
- Greek Salad - $11.49: Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, garlic sauce, feta cheese & olives.
- Chicken Gyro Salad - $13.49: Grilled chicken breast with onions & green peppers. Topped with Greek salad with garlic sauce & feta cheese.
- Falafel Salad - $12.99: Falafel (5 pcs) topped with Greek salad. Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, garlic sauce, feta cheese & olives.
- Lentil Soup - $4.99: Red lentil mixed with carrots & onions, spiced.
- Hummus & Pita - $6.49: Crushed garbanzo bean dip with warm pita.
- Baba Ganoush & Pita - $6.49: Charbroiled eggplant dip with warm pita.
- Dolma / Grape Leaves - $5.99: Vegetarian stuffed grape leaves with tzatziki.
- Side Falafel - $5.99: Falafel patty with tahini.
- Side Cauliflower - $5.99: Fried cauliflower with tahini.
- Tzatziki Sauce - $4.49: 8 oz Cup of our homemade Tzatziki Sauce. Yogurt with cucumbers.
- Garlic Sauce - $4.49: 8 oz Cup of our homemade Garlic Sauce.
- French Fries - $3.99: French fries with house seasoning.
- Greek Fries - $5.99: Seasoned fries, garlic sauce and feta cheese.
- Gyro Fries - $10.99: Fries topped with gyro, garlic sauce and feta cheese.
- Chicken Fries - $10.99: Fries topped with chicken, garlic sauce and feta cheese.
- Plain Baklava - $4.49: Layers of phyllo dough with nuts and honey.
- Chocolate Nut Roll Baklava - $4.49: Layers of phyllo dough with nuts, honey, and chocolate.
- Pistachio Baklava - $4.49: Layers of phyllo dough with pistachios and honey.