Olive U Mediterranean Grill Uptown - Boca Raton, Florida

Seanni Carter

Absolutely love Olive U, specifically the location on glades. Manuela is always such a breath of fresh air, her attitude & her smile are magnetic, she never fails to go above & beyond. Ken & Thomas are amazing managers… they’re always front & center & ready to serve! They create an atmosphere that makes you want to come back & stay a while. & I MUST give credit to Ken for introducing me to the infamous Greek fries! They are amazing & I am obsessed. The photo does absolutely no justice!

Elizabeth Hadden

Seriously delicious, fresh, and well-priced! You pick your base (you can combine a lot of them), a protein, and then the toppings you want. Lots of the toppings are included which is nice.

Everything was very fresh and the flavors were excellent. All the employees were incredibly friendly and welcoming.

Indoor and outdoor seating. It’s a solid menu that’s great for people with all tastes. Good for vegetarians!

A C

I have been coming here since it opened and I love this place, food is fresh and tasty, people are very kind and patient and it’s very clean. For example, their worker Matt was very diligent in keeping the tables clean and checking to see if you needed anything he could get you. This place is a 10/10

Sandi

Went to check out this place based on friends impute, well, is ok, very clean open
place, all the food in in the plain view.
Size is good, you feel the freshness.
I like the house dressing.
But the question is, would I go back ? No,
For me this was one time deal, gave it a try but nothing special.. to go back.

Marcus Aurelius

If you're a fan of reheated food, this place might just be your culinary haven. The offerings are often presented with that nostalgic, slightly soggy vibe that comes with items made in advance and then reheated for your convenience. Whether it’s the chicken, the falafel, or the rice dishes, you’ll find the comfort of flavors that have mellowed and merged through the magic of time and heat. For those who love the taste of leftovers, you’re in for a treat!

However, I do have a notable gripe – the falafel. Unfortunately, the falafel balls here fall short of the mark due to their unfortunate reincarnation in the fryer. These little chickpea or fava bean delights should never see a second dip in the oil. Refrying them results in a tough, overly greasy exterior that masks the delicately spiced, fluffy interior. The proper way to make falafel is to fry them just once, to achieve that perfect crispy outside and tender, airy inside.

Authentic falafel should be made fresh from a mixture of soaked (not fried twice) chickpeas, herbs, spices, and a touch of onion and garlic. After forming the mixture into small balls or patties, they should be fried until golden and crisp, but only once, allowing the inside to remain moist and flavorful without the excess oil that comes from reheating. So while the reheated dishes might hit the spot for those nostalgic for leftovers, the falafel definitely deserves more attention to detail, and should never be reheated or refried.

If you're on the hunt for perfect falafel, you might need to look elsewhere, but if you're all about that reheated, comfort food lifestyle, this place has your back.

Alejandra Martinez

The food, atmosphere, decor, and workers here are all incredible. My parents and I genuinely enjoyed our food and time here. The manager was so nice and helpful. We asked him questions about the place and he took time to talk to us and was grateful we came. All of the workers had a great attitude and were super fast and attentive. The food was delicious! Gyro, pita, fresh cut fries, and baklava were our favorites! This place is a must especially if it’s for a quick bite to eat. And the area around it is super nice to walk around. Thanks again to the manager for being so kind to my family.

PeterZakes

First time here and my daughter and I love this place. Great options meat, vegetarian and gluten free offerings. We had the turmeric rice with shawarma chicken for my daughter who rarely strays far from Mac and cheese or her chicken nuggets this was a win. The gyro beef and lamb mixture was very good as well. All of the toppings are fresh and the hummus is made in house. At under $13 for lunch this is more than competitive for a healthy and fresh option when out and about. The dining room is bright and clean and the staff is amazing as well. Emma was especially helpful allowing my daughter to try the hummus and types of rice before making her final choice and being patient while she mulled over which topping to pair with her chicken. Will definitely be back for lunch in the future.

Dipfed Camaro

Definitely recommend, clean environment fresh ingredients, great vegan and vegetarian and meat options. Plenty of seating, reasonably priced.