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The Olive RestoBar - Steakhouse in Downey, California

The Olive RestoBar

4.5 (1447 reviews)

8830 Apollo Way Suite 104, Downey, CA 90242

Mediterranean restaurant
Bar & grill
Lebanese restaurant
Delivery Restaurant
Modern European restaurant
Restaurant
Steak house
Vegan restaurant
Vegetarian restaurant

About The Olive RestoBar - steak house in Downey, California

Mediterranean cuisine & cocktails served in a spacious, stylish setting with an outdoor patio.

Customer Review Summary

The Olive RestoBar offers a pleasant outdoor ambience, ideal for dining. While the food is good, some reviewers felt it didn't match the pricing. The kabob lunch special received mixed reviews, with well-seasoned chicken and tender lamb, but concerns about portion sizes and authenticity of side dishes like hummus. Happy hour is a highlight, with excellent drink options like the Hibiscus Margarita and delicious appetizers, including juicy beef shawarma and crispy calamari. Service is frequently praised, with attentive and friendly staff enhancing the overall experience. Diners enjoyed dishes like chicken kabobs, salmon ceviche, and various paninis, often noting the quality of flavors. The establishment is recommended for its fresh ingredients, vegetarian and vegan options, and suitable for business lunches and casual dining alike. Overall, guests report memorable meals enhanced by attentive service and a warm atmosphere.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Halal food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
1035
4
251
3
78
2
29
1
54
Based on 1447 reviews

Ron Holliman

4 weeks ago

Sat in the outdoor area, very nice and airy, while still feeling covered from bugs. You're here for the ambience, maybe not so much the food but it was good overall.. Ordered the two kabob lunch special for $24. Received the lamb and chicken along with rice pilaf and spicy hummus. The full meal overall is a 7.2/10. It is a good amount of food and the taste is good but not for the price. The chicken was well seasoned and cooked. One of the pieces was smaller so it came out more burnt and hard but no worries the lamb was soft but with a bit of chewiness. It had flavor but I'd try another meat if I go back. The rice pilaf was passable and the hummus was not authentic in any way. But you will enjoy the meal. The location is great and the water was ok, he failed to refill my water glass. But we still left a decent tip as the food arrived fast and it had a good temperature.

Chelsea Madren

2 weeks ago

We went there for happy hour and the selection of specials was amazing! We started out with some drinks. The Hibiscus Margarita is wonderful - sweet, fruity, and had a lovely presentation. The Olive Sangria tasted good and beautifully presented, but we thought a red wine with less oak flavor would be better paired with the fruits. Fresh pita bread was presented warm and puffed up. It was so satisfying tearing open the bread with a rush of warm air as it deflated. Our first appetizer was Hummus with Beef Shawarma. We had it once before at another restaurant and loved the pairing. The hummus is light, creamy, and not too lemony. The beef shawarma was juicy and paired well with the hummus. Our second appetizer was Buttermilk Calamari. The batter was perfectly crispy and blistered. The calamari inside was so tender. Finally, we ordered up 4 kabobs a la carte. The lamb kabob was tender, juicy, and flavorful. Seasoning enhanced the flavor of the lamb and grilled to a perfect rare. The kafta kabob (one of my favorites to order at mediterranean restaurants) was juicy and flavorful. The filet mignon kabob was tender, flavorful, and grilled to a perfect rare. The salmon kabob was succulent, flavorful, and gives “surf and turf” appeal. Service was amazing. The manager and service staff made us feel welcome and were so friendly.

Vanessa Machuca

5 months ago

We had a positive experience at this restaurant. The food was good, my husband ordered chicken kabob and i ordered the chicken shawarma. Everything got two thumbs up. To drink i had the what the fig, made with tequila and fig.

Ari Reyes-Armas

3 weeks ago

I came here with my mom to eat and both service and food were soooo good!! We both got a salmon ceviche and a Cesar salad. Both were amazing. I got myself a salmon kabob which were so good with the lemon. Topped it off with a glass of guava which I will be getting next time🥭 Shout out to our waitress who was super attentive when it came to drinks and plates!!!

Adra Aragon

1 month ago

I came in tonight for the happy hour. My drink was tasty, and I liked the option to pick two apps for selective price points. I went with the Hibiscus Martini 🍸, Hummus & Gyro, and Tomato Crostini.

Elia R

2 months ago

I just have to say wow, the chicken had unbelievable flavor! This was my first time here and everything was so good. Our Server Andrea was also the sweetest person, she made great recommendations and made us feel very welcomed like family. She recommended a fresh pineapple cucumber cooler and it was so refreshing! I chose the medi chicken panini, just wow! I will definitely be back, thank you so much for the wonderful experience.

Antwuan M. Donley (Ant)

5 months ago

The Olive RestoBar is an excellent establishment and has vegetarian and vegan options on the menu. The cusines were well presented, decent portion sizes, and the ingredients were fresh. The staff were very friendly and professional; a nice spot to have your client | business lunches and dinners, among other occasions. This is a recommended restaurant to try while in the area.

Claudia L

5 months ago

We had a wonderful dining experience at your establishment. The food was absolutely delicious and prepared with great care. Our server was attentive and friendly, ensuring we had everything we needed. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making for a truly enjoyable evening. And the drinks were the best. Thank you for a memorable meal!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–11 PM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 10 AM–11 PM
Sunday 10 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 10:30 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$20–30