TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Vestavia Hills - Updated November 2024

"The tabbouleh was better than the Greek food festival and the gyro was better than the Purple Onion. The kibbeh was not too dry, as frequently..."

Locksley S Stubblefield

"Outstanding food and service. I started with the delicious stuffed grape leaves and then enjoyed wonderful falafel sandwich in a pita bread. I will..."

Jeff Brewster

"Upon the recommendation of a Yelp email, my husband and I chose to dine at The Olive Branch for dinner Friday evening. Our waitress was very..."

Angela Hardiman

"They always have top notch food here. The mint tea is extraordinary and their falafels are the best in Birmingham no question. Great local..."

William McRee

"The food and people were wonderful. I will go again soon. I highly recommend..."

Deborah Lott Tanner

"Best Mediterranean food in Cahaba Heights!!!!! The service was beyond excellent. The Lamb gyro lunch plate was..."

Paige Gaston Paschal

"The food was spectacular.I definitely will be a repeat..."

Perry Ellis

"OUTSTANDING Service ,Tasty & Good Portions Food. Great Outdoor Dining Patio. My German Sheperd Buddy Jake and I eat lunch there often on the Deck...."

Guy M. Carter

"Exceptional casual Greek food. We love to eat out on the deck when the weather is..."

Justin Weaver

"We have eaten here several times and the food is just amazing and the service is always on point, personal, and welcoming. The owner often visits the..."

William B Laughlin

"The small place reminds me of a NYC restaurant with its small tables and tight quarters. This is a family run place where mama stuffs the squash..."

Jeff Arc Realty

"Love this place!! It's a quaint little place hidden at the backside of the summit. It is always clean, the food is always consistent and good, the..."

Daner

"The food here was outstanding! I would recommend that you try the chicken kabob complete with a Greek salad, hummus and pita bread, and fresh fruit..."

Suzanne Dotson Freeman

"Just went to the Olive Branch for the first time earlier this week for lunch. Small place. Excellent food. Get there early for lunch or you will..."

CHC

"Best Greek food ever!!!. I'm must admit this place is awesome! There was a slight mix up with my order but they fixed it right away. They have..."

Mia Danielle Duffy

"Greek / Lebanese - Outdoors\ dining. The Olive Branch Mediterranean Cuisine3236 Cahaba Heights RdVestavia Hills, AL..."

Urban Cowgill

"I love the Olive Branch! The hareesa is an awesome dessert and chicken gyro, stuffed squash, all of it. Totally delicious. The owners mother is an..."

Monica

"Incredible! Best Mediterranean in Birmingham. Tazikis and pita stop have nothing on this place. Absolutely love everything on the menu. Never had a..."

Brian

"The best Greek food around!. I love this place! They have the best Falafels around! When I go I always get the lamb gyro. It is the best! When you..."

Kendall

"Red Bike. Good food, stuffed grape leaves are great, staff is great, I go often, price is right. Llike almost all items on menu. You should try..."

Red Bike

"Consistently good food and service. Great take-out..."

Kim

"This is the best Greek Resturant in all of Birmingham! I literally eat here 2-3 times a week! I've never had one thing on the menu bad! Franks..."

Jacob Priestley

"Place is amazing! Best Falafel and Kibbeh in town, bar none. Local owners that really care about their..."

Justin

"I've been missing out. Tonight was our first visit to Olive Branch..Wow! One of the best dining experiences we've had in a very long time. I ordered..."

Richard Welbanks

"The Olive Branch again delivers with the best Middle Eastern food. My wife loves the stuffed squash and I got the gyro plate. We also ordered a..."

Jeff Shapiro

"Lunch at the Olive Branch. Sampler platter appetizerGyro plate with taboulifalafelI'm a first time visitor to The Olive Branch and I..."

Teresa Beasley

"Absolutely the best falafel I've ever had. I love the atmosphere..."

Kristen

"This place is fantastic. I assume the few negative reviews are by people associated with the Pita Stop, which I think sucks. Went to the Olive Branch..."

Biscuit_poisoned

"One of My Top Five Restaurants. Nestled on a side road of a side suburb of Vestavia pressed up against the swankiest village in the Birmingham area..."

FoodShouldTasteGood

"Best All around. The Diamond Special is amazing )Grilled chicken and gyro meat over hummus served w/ pita and tomatoes. I highly recommend the..."

Cdub

"Falafel. The falafel here is..."

Epicurus

"Best Grape Leaves in Town!. You can get stuffed grape leaves, or dolmades, at many places throughout Birmingham, but the experience is often hit or..."

Phinaeus Foody

"Delicious! Their falafel pita is delicious! The stuffed grape leaves are..."

Frasiers

"Good Greek. I’m not a connoisseur, but they have easily the best taboulleh I’ve ever had. Lots of acid from lemon juice, herbs and the nutty..."

Jonibee

"Liked the patio seating. Excellent service. Probably the best falafel I've every had. The grape leaves looked good, but they've got meat in them so I..."

Katie H.

"Olive Branch is my Favorite Place. My husband, kids and I love this place..Everything is great..Kids love the Gyro's..I love the chicken kabob ,..."

Kristiajackson

"Pretty good lunch. I have had the Gyro plate at lunch a couple times within the last month. I thought it was pretty good not mind boggling but good..."

Mannish

"One of my favorite places to eat. My favorites are the hummus, taboulli, and the stuffed squash & grape..."

Marlene Paumen

"On Par Food, Great Service. Went to eat here because it has one of the highest ratings I have ever seen, and has been rated several times. Thought..."

Steely Dan

"Wonderful Food, Wine, and Service. My husband and I have tried all of the Mediterranean cuisine restaurants in Birmingham and this is by far our..."

GMa

"This was the first time eating here for my husband and I. It was suggested by a friend that has been. The waitress was really nice and fast. We got..."

Bethany D

"Good, again.. Saturday my girlfriend and I went to OB for lunch. She had never been (I've been 6-8 times) but had heard the positive feedback, and..."

DA

"Absolutely amazing food and service. Food came out in a timely manner and food was also displayed well. Great deal as well. Ten dollars gets you a..."

Paul Hood

"Pretty good. Nice, fresh, pretty healthy. good service! Great for..."

Tunafish76

"Really good Mediterranean food. The food at Olive Branch is really good and authentic. I've had a few things that didn't taste as fresh as they..."

JimsMom

"Falafel. It is really really good. They add jalapeno to th falafel. I can't describe how good it is. Hummus is good too. Haven't had anything bad..."

Handlebars

"Regular Customer. The kafta plate is always excellent. The rice is also excellent. The greek dressing is lacking in flavor. If only it were..."

Revaughan

"Delicious Fare. My wife and I went to dinner last night and were definitely fans. I had the grilled kafta sandwich and she had the gyro deluxe. Both..."

Josh C.

"Best falafel and baklava..."

Kristen Grace Eson

"Wonderful.. I am shocked to see that there are any bad comments on the Olive Branch. I am a regular customer and will always be. I think that the..."

Jamie

"Greek cravings SATISFIED. Stopped in for dinner early Saturday. In the midst of the tornado damage to Cahaba Heights, Olive Branch stands unharmed..."

Carolinagurl

"In the lunch rotation. The Olive Branch has made it in the lunch rotation. Basics like gyros and pitas are all good. However, I really like the kafta..."

Michael Riosa

"Cahaba Heights BEST!!. Consistently Delicious, great food, freindly quick service and now the outdoor seating perfect for lunch - kabob or chicken..."

Cheryl

"Killer Mediterranean.. Went back to the Olive Branch for the first time in years today, and boy am I glad that I did. This place does it right. The..."

Charlie

"This is one of the best kept secrets in birmingham. I took left overs from dinner to lunch the next day and it was as good or better!!! The hummas is..."

Cns

"First off, I have to say this place is totally amazing and if I could've found a better way to express my satisfaction with my limited vocabulary and..."

Rafa_C

"Last week was our 7 year wedding anniversary. Adorable, I know. Since we’ve been kinda obsessed with this blogging thing lately (have you..."

Jessica Merlin

"So flavorful, aromatic, colorful, everyone loved their dinner. The beef and lamb kabob were delicious, the stuffed squash was particularly..."

Len Mueninghoff

"Great food. Small family owned restaurant. Busy and short staffed but the servers work hard. Old school. Best Mediterranean food in Birmingham. Must..."

Steven Eversole

"This is the by far best place to eat Mediterranean in Birmingham!!! And I’m a picky eater because I’m a great cook!! Great place to eat Keto or..."

Darlene Record

"We discovered this little gem a few years ago. It is a family run restaurant behind the Summit shopping center. They have both indoor and patio..."

Steven Patterson (Realtor at eXp Realty)

"My wife and I enjoyed a superb authentic Mediterranean meal yesterday at Olive Branch. It is the best Greek food that we have eaten in Birmingham...."

Robert Smith

"My wife and I love this place. So much better than any of the chain Mediterranean places around. Food is amazing, especially the fried cauliflower..."

Jeremy Knezek

"Fantastic food and atmosphere! Lunch specials (gyro, tabbouleh, greek salad, and kafta) were delicious. We love Taziki’s, but this was ten times..."

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