Reviews for Olea Mediterranean Grill in Orlando, FL
I just walked in to this place with my fiancee. The guy working there acted like we were inconveniencing him when there was... hardly anyone else in the restaurant. We both ordered salads and my fiancee got the last of the chicken, which was a halfserving, and then half steak, which was the rest of the steak as well. I asked if he had anymore chicken and he said no. I askedwhat the guy in the back was making, and he told me that they had gyro. He then said if I wanted to wait, he "might be able tocook some chicken". I said how long does that usually take and he responded by looking at his wrist, which did not have a watchon it, and then said "like 30 minutes". I said there was no reason to treat me like that, he responded by saying hold on, thenhe walked into the back and stared at me through the kitchen door window. I left immediately with my fiancee. I did nothing tobe insulted like that. I feel terrible for anyone else that goes into this place tonight when they find out they have noprotein. For what it's worth, the grill looked like it hadn't been turned on in hours and the little protein that was therelooked dry and cold, so I'm glad that we're not subjected to eating that. I'm absolutely appalled by the service of this guy, Iwill never be back. EDIT: the guy Tim who posted a review a week before mine had the exact same experience I had... Exacttiming, state of the restaurant, treatment by the employees and overall appearance of the food being sold. I'd be willing to betit was the same people working that night as it sounds so similar. I tried calling last night and got no response either, I wasactually able to get a hold of the manager of the Olea in Maitland though and he was extremely upset by what he heard. I've beento the Maitland location and have nothing but good things to say about it, so I appreciate him letting me vent. Read more
We decided to try this place out since I overheard someone talking about them having good falafel. We went and our bowls were... good and the falafel was tasty. We live by Mediterranean blue and Theo?s kitchen so we are a tough crowd to please when it comesto Mediterranean. Decided to try it a second time and went this past Friday. I walked in and there was one employee who ignoredme for several minutes and then said ?what do you want?? They were clearly in a bad mood but the place was dead at 6pm so Ididn?t understand what was going on. I ordered two bowls for my wife and I with double protein and also the Greek fries.Everything looked old in the containers which was surprising given it was prime time. Another employee came back and the twowere very tense with each other and it was clear something was going on. They were too busy griping with one another and it wasif I wasn?t even there. Got home with the food and the fries were in a puddle of grease because he didn?t drain them. They wereinedible. We ended up throwing both of our bowls out because something seemed off sure enough we got sick. I tried to call tospeak to a manager before leaving this review because I believe in giving places an opportunity to make it right but no answerafter three tries during their open hours. The experience was so bad that I decided not to buy a gift card for a friend that Ihad been telling to try the place. As it stands, I won?t be going back ever again. Hopefully management can turn the placearound because the concept is great. Read more
This restaurant is a true jem! Always delicious always fresh and locally owned. Did I mention the always welcoming and friendly... staff. One of my favorite Orlando restaurants. Read more
Great, fresh food, made to order. They have falafels! Very generous portions, sauces & toppings & staff were very friendly &... helpful, courteous Read more
I keep trying to like it but I don't. the couscous bowls are 90% plain couscous, 10% toppings. I would happily pay more for a... proper portion since the food itself is clean and flavorful Read more
My wife and I really like this place since everything appears to be made fresh (I say this because they do run out of... ingredients at times like roasted vegetables). The gyro are as close as you can get to Tarpon Springs, Fla., as I used to livetheir. The staff is extremely friendly and really like helping customers and it appears being there as well! Most importantly,they don?t skimp on toppings - no way! I?ve dined in and also had this delivered and both ways were delicious! Read more
Olea is really close to my job so I finally decided to give it a go! It was pretty much a Mediterranean pita pit! I got a pita... with Greek meatballs and Greek fries. The food was good but there were a few things I had issues with... 1 the price! 2 theyonly have one size of fries.. Large! And 3...price!!!!! All in all it was ok ??????????? Read more
Love this place!! Amazing, quick service every time.