Olive Pit Grill - Huntington Beach

Avg 4* in total 1091 reviews.

Claimed  -  $$ -  Mediterranean, Greek, Italian

Phone: (714) 316-5000

About the Business

Specialties

At Olive Pit Grill, our mission isn't just to feed you. Our mission is to become an important part of your life. As a one-of-a-kind casual dining establishment, we offer cuisine that's both fresh and fast. On our menu, you'll find a practically endless selection of authentic Mediterranean cuisine that features one bold Californian twist after the next. And in every dish, you'll find fresh, nutritious ingredients and delicious, satisfying flavors. As for our atmosphere, well, let's just say we're the kind of place that makes even first-time guests feel right at home. Dining in or taking out, you can always expect nutritious, satisfying food and friendly service that will make you feel like a part of our family.

History

Established in 2008.

Established in 2008 Olive Pit Grill is truly a one-of-a-kind, fast-casual dining establishment offering endless and affordable menu selections including Appetizers, Salads, Fresh Grilled Proteins, Wraps, Kid's Meals, and more. Our concept is unique in that we serve Fresh, Healthy, Fast and Affordable Mediterranean food with California fusion. Our friendly, fun efficient service, casual atmosphere allows our guests to comfortably dine-in, or just as easily take-out and enjoy at home or in the office. Our theme - healthy, low-fat, low cholesterol, natural ingredients, flavorful, and familiar offerings. Our goal is to create the image of light, healthy, satisfying and still nutritious food. Live Love Eat.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Yianni K.

Business Owner

We wanted to create a restaurant that became a part of your life, where you would be happy to eat everyday"  Chef Yianni prepares his dishes with a careful eye on healthy, low-fat, low cholesterol and always natural ingredients. For Chef Yianni Koufodontis cooking is more than an art form, it's a way of life. Eating is the focal point of all Greek family gatherings, and Yianni grew up cooking daily with his mother and grandmother. His talents in the kitchen were unmistakable even as a young man. Yianni obtained his formal culinary training at the prestigious California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. After graduation he worked under his first culinary mentor, Chef Daniel Boulod, a James Beard Award winning Chef, Cookbook Author and Restaurateur at Restaurant Daniel in ManhattanJust two years later he was asked to join Chef Wolfgang Puck's team at Spago in Beverly Hills where he worked closely with World Cuisine Chef Lee Hefter and Wolfgang Puck.

16365 Bolsa Chica St, Huntington Beach, CA 92649