Olive Mediterranean Grill

186 W Van Buren St, Chicago
(312) 754-0483

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Spicy Chicken Kabob Sandwich
Chicken Shawarma
Persian Yogurt
Baba Ghanoush
Hummus
Falafel

Featured items
Omg Entree Your Way
Lentil Soup with a Twist
Twist it up, by adding chicken shawarma and turmeric rice in the soup!
Manage Your Weight With A Mediterranean Salad
Olive oil citrus dressing, diced cucumber, radish, tomato & red onion
Steak Shawarma
Thin slices with big flavor served with tomates. red onions, and toum sauce.
Chicken Kabob
Served with garlic toum and red onion.
Grape Leaves
Grape leaves, stuffed with rice, herbs and spices.
Lebanese Lentil Soup
Classic Turkish mmm feel good red lentil soup!
Green Olives
Falafel
A cultural icon in Lebanon served with Hummus, Mediterranean salad, potatoes, and Spicy Tahini.
Hummus
Garbanzo bean blended with tahini, garlic and lemon
Muhammara
Chicken Shawarma
Old Faithful. Served with feta, onions, potato, and garlic toum.
Baba Ghanoush
Blended with smoked eggplant, yogurt and parsley
Quinoa Tabbouleh
It Is Light But So Full of Good Nutrition. Mint, cucumber, jalapeno, and parsley with olive oil & lemon zest
Well Fed, Enough Said - Steak Kabsa
Beef sujuk, toasted almonds & topped off with steak
Okra Stew
Feta Cheese
Crumbled Feta Cheese
Persian Yogurt

Omg Entree Your Way
Omg Entree Your Way

Under The Spotlight - Mixed Rice Dish Served With Chickpea Pilaf
Well Fed, Enough Said - Steak Kabsa
Beef sujuk, toasted almonds & topped off with steak
No Meat, All Treat! - Mezze Platter
Labneh with Zough sauce, hard boiled egg, Tabbouleh Salad, grape leaves, two falafels, & green olives

Sandwiches
Chicken Shawarma
Old Faithful. Served with feta, onions, potato, and garlic toum.
Chicken Kabob
Served with garlic toum and red onion.
Meat Treat
Hand Pulled Lamb served with dried slaw, labneh, and zhoug sauce.
Falafel
A cultural icon in Lebanon served with Hummus, Mediterranean salad, potatoes, and Spicy Tahini.
Steak Shawarma
Thin slices with big flavor served with tomates. red onions, and toum sauce.
Sabich
Aka Falafel's Best Friend. It's healthy, vegetarian, and delicious! Served in a lavash wrap only, an Iraqi-Israeli creation that features roasted vegtables, hard-boiled egg, slaw, tahini, and zhoug sauce.
Spicy Sausage
Aka Turkish Sujuk. Served with Labneh, slaw, and roasted almonds.

Salad
Manage Your Weight With A Mediterranean Salad
Olive oil citrus dressing, diced cucumber, radish, tomato & red onion
Superfood Yourself With A Chickpea Salad
Protein-packed chickpea mix served with jalapeno & green onion
Quinoa Tabbouleh
It Is Light But So Full of Good Nutrition. Mint, cucumber, jalapeno, and parsley with olive oil & lemon zest
Start To Be Heart Smart With The Tomato & Dill Salad
Red onion, garlic, fresh parsley, dill, sumac, vinaigrette

Something on the SIde
Lentil Soup with a Twist
Twist it up, by adding chicken shawarma and turmeric rice in the soup!
Lebanese Lentil Soup
Classic Turkish mmm feel good red lentil soup!

Hydrate and be Happy!
Aranciata
Limonata
San Pellegrino
Smeraldina
Imported Bottled Still Water

Forget Me Not
Falafel (Two, Four, or Six)
Chickpea fritters blended with vegetables and spices
Waffle Fries
Hummus
Garbanzo bean blended with tahini, garlic and lemon
Muhammara
Persian Yogurt
Baba Ghanoush
Blended with smoked eggplant, yogurt and parsley
Grape Leaves
Grape leaves, stuffed with rice, herbs and spices.
Okra Stew
Green Olives
Labneh
Strained Turkish yogurt, with Persian shallots
Feta Cheese
Crumbled Feta Cheese
Pitta Chips

Dessert
Baklava (vegan)
Made with thin layers of fillo dough, with pistachios and walnuts, and light honey glaze.

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Recent Reviews

Olive Mediterranean Grill is my go-to spot when I’m craving something fresh but filling in the Loop. Ordered the chicken shawarma plate ($15) with rice, hummus, and a side of their garlic sauce—absolutely hit the spot. The chicken was juicy and packed with flavor, and the hummus was super creamy. Also grabbed a falafel wrap ($10) for later, and it was just as good. The portions are solid, and the food always tastes fresh. Service is quick, so it's perfect if you’re...
March 2025
Tasty food, quick service, kind staff. Most of menu is naturally gluten-free and staff is aware of what isn't and will point it out if you ask. No complaints, decent all around.
Restaurant is a bit small but it's more of a "grab and go" place than a sit down establishment.

Dietary restrictions: Good for gluten free

Wheelchair accessibility: Only one entrance and a bit cramped, might have some difficulty navigating...
November 2024
I am based in the building, and finding halal dining options nearby can be difficult. However, today I decided to try this establishment, and I'm delighted that I did. I opted for a chicken rice bowl with yellow rice, tabbouleh, pita, and hot sauce on the side. The spicy chicken is incredibly flavorful and just the right level of spice. A little pricey for sure though.... But the food is delicious, and the staff is also exceptionally friendly. I'm truly pleased to have...
February 2024

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Olive Mediterranean Grill

186 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 754-0483