The Green Olive Santa Maria — Restaurant in Santa Maria

The Menu at The Green Olive is a Tour of Greek Delights

While the atmosphere at The Green Olive transports you to a charming Greek taverna, it's the menu that really wows and highlights the incredible flavors of Greek cuisine. With such an extensive selection of classic dishes and specialties, it's hard to know where to begin.

For entrees, the kebab platters are a must. The Filet Mignon Beef Kabob features incredibly tender and flavorful marinated beef. The Kofta Kabob with its spiced ground beef mixture is equally delicious. But the real star may be the Chicken Kabob - the all-white chicken breast is marinated overnight in herbs and spices that pack a flavor punch.

If you prefer your proteins off the skewer, go for the Gyro Platter. The sliced gyro meat is cooked rotisserie-style and has that beautifully crispy exterior while staying moist and tender inside. Be sure to dip it into the cooling tzatziki for the ultimate flavor combination.

Vegetarians and vegans absolutely should not miss the Falafel Platter or the Vegetarian Platter. The falafel patties are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside, perfectly complemented by the creamy tahini sauce. The veggie platter also includes highlights like smoky baba ghanoush and perfectly-stuffed dolmades (grape leaves).

With such large portions, you may want to sample some of the fresh salads on the side. The Greek Salad with its slab of feta is a classic, but don't sleep on the bright flavors of the Tabbouli with its parsley, tomatoes and lemon dressing.

Whether you want to sample your way through the hot and cold mezze or go all-in on a sizeable kebab platter, The Green Olive's extensive menu offers an authentic and delicious exploration of Greek cuisine. Just be sure to start off hungry and come prepared for...

This place is tucked inside of a liquor /convenience store and we almost didn’t walk in but holy smokes I’m glad we did. It was the best food we’ve had in california this weekend. Between the three of us we ordered a Greek salad with gyro meat, a gyro wrap, a falafel wrap, and Baba ghanoush with pita on the side. Everything was so incredible. The tzatziki is refreshing, the gyro meat is soooo delicious (and plentiful!) the salad comes with green, kalamata, and black olives. The falafel is flavorful and not too dry! Serving sizes are huge, and everything comes with delicious sauces like tahini and something with cilantro. The folks working at the counter and in the kitchen were so kind and so hardworking and paying close attention to patrons. We sat inside at the tables. The playlist was easy hip hop and we loved the vibe. Five stars for sure....

What are you waiting for!? Come buy and try some awesome, fresh Mediterranean food! The food here is so delicious! Every time I stop by the food smells so good I had to give it a go! I went with the chicken shawarma with spicy potatoes! Portions are generous and flavor is spot on! They provided a garlic sauce and a spicy aioli of sorts for dipping. Those were so good! The spicy potatoes are thin sliced and crispy to perfection, tossed in a light jalapeño sauce. The marinated chicken inside the shawarma was perfect for after the gym. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu! Fantastic job! Only $10 which is a great deal for the plate! Thank you for the suggestion from the cashier! Great dinner...