The Olive Restobar Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Olive Restobar! This Mediterranean Cocktail Bar is a gem located in Downey, CA. With a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, this restaurant offers a diverse menu that caters to all dietary preferences. The ambiance is trendy and upscale, perfect for a casual yet sophisticated dining experience. Customers rave about the attentive and friendly service, particularly mentioning server Bryan B. as a standout. The food receives high praise, with dishes like the chicken shawarma, cauliflower dish, and Pesto Shrimp Pasta leaving customers satisfied and coming back for more. Don't miss out on the delicious cocktails and desserts that perfectly complement the flavorful Mediterranean cuisine. Whether you're looking for a cozy dinner spot or a lively happy hour destination, The Olive Restobar is sure to impress with its exceptional food and top-notch service.
Beverages
Fresh Fruit Coolers
Coffee
By the cup.
Sole Water
Soda
Juice
Tea Forte
Flavored Iced Tea
Italian Soda
Affogato
Espresso w/ choice of ice cream (vanilla, chocolate) w/ whip cream
Knafeh
Traditional Lebanese pastry made from shredded filo and milk, then baked and topped with light syrup and minced pistachios
Baklava
Homemade traditional Baklava. Thin layers of filo pastry filled with crushed walnuts and topped with light syrup and minced pistachios
Coppa Chocolate
Chocolate chip gelato swirled together with chocolate syrup, topped with cocoa powder and hazelnuts
Limon Delight
Refreshing lemon gelato swirled together with Limoncello
Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
Warm dark chocolate and croissants baked in a vanilla bean custard, with house made ice cream and fresh seasonal berries
Chocolate Pistachio Gelato
Custard gelato swirled together with chocolate and pistachio gelato, topped with praline pistachios
Pistachio Cheesecake
Ricotta and pistachio creams separated by sponge cake, decorated with crushed pistachios and dusted with powdered sugar
Creme Brulee
Creamy custard topped with caramelized sugar
Marcarpone Tiramisu
Layers of espresso drenched lady fingers separated by mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder
Chocolate Temptation
Layers of chocolate cake made with cocoa from Ecuador, filled with chocolate and hazelnut creams and a hazelnut crunch, covered with chocolate glaze
Glass Of Guava
Creamy tropical guava gelato swirled with sweet mango sauce
Dessert
Mezza Sampler
Cold Mezza
Hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, yogurt, and cucumber.
Hot Mezza
Grape leaves (dolma), falafel, kibbi, and cheese rolls.
Grilled Shrimp Kabob
Two skewers of delectable marinated jumbo shrimp.
Grilled Chicken Kabob
Two skewers of plump marinated chicken breast pieces.
Grilled Filet Mignon (Beef)
Two skewers of tender marinated beef filet.
Gyro
Minced filet and lamb mixed with Mediterranean spices and slowly roasted on a vertical spit.
Grilled Salmon Kabob
Two skewers of firm wild Atlantic salmon.
Beef Shawarma
Marinated beef filet stacked on a vertical spit and slowly roasted, thinly sliced, and served with onion, sumac, mixed pickles.
The Olive Kabob Platter
Choose any kabob skewers, served with Mediterranean salad and rice pilaf or saffron couscous.
Chicken Shawerma
Marinated chicken stacked on a vertical spit and slowly roasted, thinly sliced and served with onion, sumac, mixed pickles.
Grilled Kafta Kabob
Two skewers of ground filet mixed with herbs and spices.
King's Kabob
Ribeye steak kabob platter served with a mountain of fresh cut Kennebec steak fries and grilled veggies.
Grilled Lamb Kabob
Two skewers of tender marinated lamb.
From the Grill
Soups
Lentil Soup
Soup Of The Day
Chef created daily soups. Please call restaurant for today's special soup.
Chicken Soup
Mediterranean Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, olives with our garlic-lemon dressing.
Traditional Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce, ciabatta crostini, Parmesan cheese, and housemade dressing.
Napa Salad
Baby mix greens, strawberries, blackberries, mandarin oranges, goat cheese, almond granola, crispy wonton, strawberry balsamic vinaigrette
Greek Salad
Greek style salad of fresh romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncini, shaved red onion, green, and kalamata olives, topped with feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil, and oregano and a side of our homemade lemon-garlic dressing.
Fattouche
Peasant salad with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, green onion, fresh mint, bell peppers, radishes, sumac, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh lemon juice.
Tabbouli
Finely chopped parsley, fresh tomato, green onion, fresh mint ,and bulgur dressed with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
Salads
Specialty Entrees
Scottish Salmon (Wild)
Pan seared wild caught salmon, haricot vert, baby carrots, corn butter sauce.
The Olive Lamb Shank
Succulent braised lamb in red wine and herbs, roasted garlic mash
Airline Chicken Piccata
Tender juicy chicken breast, roasted garlic mash, chefs veggies, lemon caper sauce
Filet Mignon Steak Panini
Filet mignon steak , tomato, arugula, shallot aioli
Grilled Chicken Panini
Chicken breast, arugula, tomatoes, lemon garlic aioli
Medi Chicken Panini
Marinated chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, grilled tomatoes, fresh basil pesto
Gourmet Paninis
Hot Appetizers
Falafel
Vegetarian. Hand made from ground garbanzo beans and Mediterranean spices, fried to crispy perfection and served with our famous tahini sauce.
Cheese Rolls
Vegetarian. Delicate pastry filled with a blend cheeses and herbs, perfect for sharing.
Mediterranean Style Potatoes
Vegetarian. Sliced Idaho potatoes, fried to a golden hue and topped with feta cheese, oregano, and extra virgin olive oil.
Filet Mignon Sliders
Grilled ground lamb and beef patties topped with goat cheese, romaine lettuce, tomato, and served on a ciabatta bun.
Batata Harra (Spicy Potato)
Vegan, spicy. Hand sliced fried potatoes tossed with jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, and fresh lemon juice.
Tomato Crostini's
Grilled French baguette topped with fresh mozzarella, artichoke hearts, tomato and diced red onion. Vegetarian.
Hot Mezza Sampler
Grape leaves (dolma), falafel, kibbi, cheese rolls
Kibbi
Stuffed meatballs filled with sauteed filet mignon and onions in Mediterranean spices. .
Buttermilk Calamari
Crispy fried calamari served with housemade remoulade.
Grape Leaves
Vegan. Homemade grape leaves stuffed with a mixture of rice, tomato, onion, parsley, fresh lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil.
Sweet & Spicy Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in roasted jalapenos and drizzled with wildflower honey.
Pulled Lamb Sliders
Pulled slow braised lamb shank meat, coleslaw, brioche bun
Deviled Filet Mignon
Pan seared filet mignon with sauteed bell peppers, red onions and mango chutney
Deviled Potatoes
Fried potatoes topped with sauteed bell peppers, red onions, jalapenos, and mango chutney
Crispy Cauliflower
Vegan. Flash fried to a crispy golden brown color served with tahini and grilled lemon.
Prime NY Steak
oz USDA prime steak, asparagus, crispy onions
Surf & Turf
oz. herb crusted ribeye steak, grilled jumbo shrimps, spiced mash, veal demi-glaze
Oz Filet Mignon - Pan Seared
oz prime filet mignon medallions, roasted garlic mash, veal demi glace, shallot confit
Grilled Lamb Chops
Australian lamb chops, roasted garlic mash, lamb jus sauce, sauteed onions and portobello mushrooms
The Porter House
oz Porter house steak, truffle & garlic steak fries
Grilled Rib Eye Steak ( Oz.)
oz ribeye steak, steak frites, chimichurri
Steaks
Family Style Meals
Mixed Grill Feast
Two skewers grilled chicken, two skewers grilled filet mignon, skewer grilled kafta, skewer grilled lamb, chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, rice, or saffron couscous, grilled tomatoes, jalapenos, onions, and lemon. Served with tahini, garlic, and our signature hot green sauce.
Royal Feast
King kabob Rib-eye Skewers + Lamb Chops + Grilled Shrimps + Chicken Kabobs + Gyro Meat + Rice Pilaf + Grilled Veggies.SAUCES: Chimichurri, Garlic Paste, Topped w/ Melted Butter
Chicken Shawarma
Marinated chicken cooked on a vertical spit. served with onion sumac mixed pickles and mediterranean salad. your choice of rice pilaf or saffron couscous.
Chicken Kabob
Shrimp Kabob
Roasted Tomato
Asparagus
Housemade French Fries
Filet Mignon Kabob
Grilled Onion
Grilled Jalapenos
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato
Sauteed Vegetables
Zucchini squash green beans roasted tomatoes onions
Beef Shawarma
Marinated beef filet stacked on a vertical spit and slowly roasted, thinly sliced, and served with onion, sumac, mixed pickles.
Kafta Kabob
Salmon Kabob
Lamb Kabob
Gyro Meat
Saffron Couscous
Rice Pilaf
Steak Frites
A la Carte
Pasta Entrees
Pesto Shrimp
Sauteed jumbo shrimp, penne pasta, pesto alfredo sauce, arugula, cherry tomato, capers, pine nuts
Beef Stroganoff
Sauteed Filet Mignon w/ mushrooms, onions, creamy Dijon mustard sauce, fettuccine pasta
Fettuccini Alfredo
House made alfredo, parmesan crostinis
Blackened Shrimp Alfredo
Blackened jumbo shrimp, penne pasta, house made alfredo, parmesan costrinis
Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo
Grilled chicken, house made alfredo, parmesan crostinis
Vegetarian Feast
Creamy smooth hummus or spicy hummus, cauliflower, tabbouli, falafel and hand rolled grape leaves (dolma). Vegan. Gluten free.
Falafel Platter
Hand made from ground garbanzo beans and Mediterranean spices, fried to crispy perfection, and served with hummus, mixed pickles, and tabbouli salad. Vegan. Gluten free.
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
Herb marinated zucchini, yellow squash, mushroom, and cherry tomato with creamy hummus and tabbouli salad. Vegan. Gluten free.
Vegetarian/Vegan Entrees
Cold Appetizers
Cold Mezza Sampler
Hummus, spicy hummus, loaded labneh, yogurt & cucumber
Tomato Crostinis
Vegetarian. Grilled French baguette topped with fresh mozzarella, artichoke hearts, tomato, and diced red onion.
Spicy Hummus
Vegan. Our creamy hummus with red chili pepper. Gluten free.
Hummus
Vegan. Garbanzo beans blended with sesame tahini paste, fresh lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. Gluten free.
Loaded Labneh
Vegetarian. Thick creamy yogurt cheese for dipping topped with olives, tomato, onions, extra virgin olive oil and fresh mint Gluten free.
Salmon Ceviche
Marinated ceviche style salmon served over mini pitas and drizzled with fresh lime juice.
Yogurt & Cucumber
Vegetarian. Smooth yogurt seasoned with garlic, cucumber, and fresh mint.
Hummus With Meat
Our house made hummus topped with choice of beef filet mignon, chicken or beef shawerma or gyro meat
Sauteed Veggies
Zucchini squash green beans roasted tomatoes onions
Grilled Chicken
Mini Burger
Mini Filet mignon burger pattie, served with lettuce, tomatoes and Cheese.
Grilled Shrimp
Delectable marinated grilled jumbo shrimp
Chicken Tenders
House cut and panko crusted chicken tenders.
Kids Pasta
Choice of chicken or shrimp.