Olive & Basil

Name: Olive & Basil
Address: 8008 Girard Ave Ste 220, La Jolla, CA, United States, 92037
Telephone: (858) 412-4912
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.7

3.7

186 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Top Tags:

Serving weekend Breakfast; daily Lunch and Dinner in la Jolla Cove with an outstanding Ocean View. In the Heart of Girard Avenue, Olive and Basil is the newest Mediterranean Fusion restaurant in San Diego, serving fresh and healthy cuisine. Our chefs have traveled all over the world, bringing their expertise of Mediterranean cuisine combined with a Southern Californian touch. Our Food is prepared fresh daily with our high quality ingredients from local farms.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 23, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(858) 412-4912

Delivery

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 412-4912
Website
http://www.oliveandbasillj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
8008 Girard Ave Ste 220 La Jolla, CA 92037
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Parking details
Free parking across the street from Olive and Basil
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Apple Walnut Salad$14.99
Organic Greens, Red Onion, Candied Walnuts, Fiji, Apples, Dried craisins, Pomegranat Vinaigrette
Greek Salad$14.99
Romaine, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, feta, Kalamatas, peppercini' s, House Vinaigrette
Quinoa Salad$15.99
Organic Quinoa, Red Onion, Cucumber, Garbanzo Beans, Avocado, Roasted Almonds, Mint, Cilantro, Parsley, Lemon, E.V.O.O
O&B Couscous Salad$15.99
Organic Greens, Couscous, Cucumber, Tomato, Mint, Parsley, Onion, Cilantro, Feta, Olives, Basil, Lemon, E.V.O.O
Ahi Tuna Salad$24.99
Astro Arugula, Tomato, Avocado, Dried Figs, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Salad - Additions

Chicken or Gyros$8.00
Falafel or Grilled Veggies$6.00
6oz Beef Kabobs, or 5 Jumbo Shrimps$12.00
Ahi Tuna or Wild Salmon or Mahi Mahi$14.00

From the Farm

USDA New York Steak$31.99
House Mashed Potatoes, Farmers Vegetables (Gluten Free)
Farm Lamb Shank$26.99
Slow Roasted, Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Gyros Plate$21.99
Vertical Rotisserie, Basmati Rice, Farmers Vegetables

California Style Kabobs

All served with Basmati Rice & Farmers Vegetables

Beef Kabob Plate$29.99
Free Range Chicken$25.99
Jumbo Prawn$28.99
Surf & Turf - Beef & Shrimp$31.99

From the Ocean

Mahi - Mahi$28.99
Flat Grilled Mahi - Mahi, Farmers Vegetables Pesto Couscous, Sun-Dried Tomato
Spanish Shrimp Pasta$24.99
Garlic Jumbo Shrimp, Angel Hair, Basil, Cherry Tomato, Parmesan, E.V.O.O
Wild Salmon$27.99
Cherry Tomato, Garlic, Shallot, Gnocchi Roasted Almond, Basil, Sautéed Spinach
Ahi Taco Plate$21.99
Three Blackened Ahi Tuna Tacos, Basil, Avocado, Aspargus, Chipotle Aioli, Housemade Chips, Guacamole

Burgers and Wraps

Choose side of Fries, Sweet Potato Fries or Garden Salad

Bro Burger$18.99
Grass Fed Beef Burger, Arugula, Tomato, Onions, Bacon, Avocado, Provolone cheese, Brioche Bun
Chicken Chipotle Wrap$18.99
Free Range Chicken Tenders, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, Chipotle Sauce, Pita
Lamb Burger$18.99
Mango sauce, Lettuce, Tomatoes, cucumber, Avocado and Provolone cheese
Open Face Gyros$18.99
Vertical rotisserie, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion, Pickles, Tzatziki, Pita
Falafel Wrap$15.99
Spiced Mashed Chickpeas Fritters, Parsley, Onion, Tahini Sauce, Pita
Beyond Burger$19.99
Tomatoes, Lettuce, Red onion, Vegan garlic sauce, pickles

Favorites

Taco Trio$19.99
Mahi Mahi, Chicken, Lamb-Beef Gyros, House Guacamole & Housemade Chips
Olive & Basil Pasta$17.99
Fusili Pasta, House Made Pesto, Feta, Olives, Sun Dried Tomatoes
Veggie - Med$21.99
Farmers Vegetables, Falafel, Dolmades, Hummus, Quinoa Salad

Desserts

Tiramisu$10.00
Limoncello Cake$10.00
Baklava$10.00

Kids

Angel Hair Pasta$10.99
Marinara Sauce, Butter, Parmesan Cheese
Kids Burger & Fries$10.99
Chicken Tenders & Fries$10.99

What 186 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7

3.7 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
4Service
4Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Quiet

Sort by

Filters

OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice place to have lunch/dinner. Staff is very friendly and the food is amazing. A nice view from the terrace outside. Its not expensive for the quality of the food. I would highly recommend to go here!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Graduation
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great view, attentive service, we were a group of 4 and we had appetizers, entrees and dessert. Everything was above expectations, especially the cheesecake baklava. Highly recommend the restaurant and will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Better than expected!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My girlfriend and I decided to give this place a try after reading some of the reviews. The atmosphere was great and the service was fantastic. The food came out hot and was delicious, the chicken was notably good. It was nice to be able to walk down near the water and take a stroll after dinner. We will definitely be coming here again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Olive and basil was an excellent experience! The Food was on point, our server was prompt and knowledgeable as well as very kind .. not to mention the post card worthy view! 10/10 would definitely come back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mahi Mahi was exceptional! Couscous was amazing as well! Alex was very helpful always great service when coming in.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual olive and Basil team astonishing us with the great food service and pleasant atmosphere It’s been a great birthday for my friend and the server Tara take extra care for us With an extra ordinary Baklava cheesecake on the house. I will be back again and again Thanks
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food at olive and Basil is exceptional! Very tasty and well prepared and you can chose among many menu options. I love the service at the place and Micheal is so friendly with us and always takes care of us ; I highly recommend this place.I recommend the amazing Lamp shank with the fabulous tomato sauce and mash potatoes was delicious ; Alex was very friendly and on top of the service and treated us with free baklava cheese cake.. thank you for the nice ambiance and best service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The lamb shank was delicious, I highly recommend it. Overall experience was very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb service, great atmosphere and a meal I’ll never forget. Olive and Basil has a terrace with a beach view in in the heart of La Jolla village. We were able to appreciate the sunset. We came here to celebrate my friends bday. The server was attentive and offered good advice with the menu. One of the best meals of my life. Highly recommended. I had the Farm Lamb Shank and it was DELICIOUS - perfectly cooked and red sauce was divine. I also tried the Wild Salmon which was also very good. At the end of the dinner, Olive and Basil team came to our table with tiramisu and balaclava desserts both of the deserts had a candle and we all sang happy bday. Very memorable experience.
AF
AmyFromTexas
New York Area
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Had dinner on a Friday at 7 pm. The restaurant was pretty quiet and not many people. We had the hummus for appetizer (the pesto hummus was our favorite) then we had the lamb burger & the chicken kabobs with veggies & basmati rice. My husband loved the lamb burger & the kabobs were good.
MK
MichaelK
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
On a chilly evening, only two of the five heaters were working, which tells you how much care goes into the restaurant. Bland food, high prices, slow service, charmless patio.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
You must try the hummus trio. Such a delicious appetizer. Our waitress was attentive and prompt. We especially enjoyed the outside view of the ocean at sunset.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience5
Views were great but food was mediocre at best.
MK
MissKeyz
Orange County
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
Service was great and drinks were good. They were participating in the SD Food Festival and their deal was great! And they weee generous portions, too. The food was OK. It’s centrally located so it was nice being able to walk down to the cove and check out random street vendors and take pics.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience3
My salad was good. Her calamari was rubbery. My steak was colder than the room and so tough it was like sawing a log and chewing gum. Her mahi mahi was good. The music was so loud, we had to yell to talk. We requested volume reduced and the server complied. He tried. He was the only one on the floor and bartending. He comped the bad food without a fuss, either. He carried the experience.
F
Frenchie
Phoenix
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
I specifically requested no tzadiki sauce on my open gyro plate. The gyro had the sauce on the side as mentioned when I ordered, however tzadiki sauce was spread on the pita slices. Had to wait a while for the food so I did not send it back. The food was cold!
LY
LisaY
San Diego
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
The menu was totally different than the Open table brunch menu, non-existent. No coffee, tea was cold. food was very average. Would never go back.
a
annw
Hawaii
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience2
Food was good but took over an hour to be served food. Really understaffed
EL
EricL
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waiter, Nam, was one of the best we’ve had anywhere. Great food, too.
B
Busted
Las Vegas
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience2
Slow service with cold food. Menu wasn't the same as brunch menu on line. Location is about the only thing going for it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Out of Pinot, out of Lamb, and it was 6:00 on a holiday. Only two servers. Service was super slow, despite the early hour. The beef kebab was inedible.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service. Loved our server!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2021
overall3food5service4ambience1
The pictures are incongruent to the actual ambiance. The bathrooms were very dirty and rubbed down. There was only one server/host/back waiter. The food was good and delicious but it would have been better as take out to eat at the beach.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2021
overall2food3service1ambience2
18% gratuity added for Christmas party of 7 - Food was good but service was atrocious, maybe because she knew tip would be included in the bill?!? Took 15 minutes for drink order to be taken. Ordered bottle of wine with 3 glasses, had to call waitress back to the table to order drinks for other 4 people. After dinner was served, waitress returned once to ask how food was. By the time she came back for dessert order, we were ready to leave. If it hadn’t been Christmas, we would have complained about the added gratuity. Will NEVER eat here again.
A
Alaa
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2021
overall4food1service4ambience5
The ambiance was ok, but the food was not fresh, it looks & taste like food came from microwave or warmer! The server was good though.
CI
CourtneyI
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We got the best table with the ocean view!! Our dog was allowed to stay there, too. Food was great with wonderful service on thanksgiving day!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
Informed us it would be better to leave, then attempt to stay when they only had one cook in the kitchen and he had been there for 10 hrs already.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at that place food was amazing specially the falafel and the chicken kebabs are awesome I love them for sure I’ll be back service was nice Atmosphere was above and beyond I’m totally happy I do recommend that place thank you
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the view, the food, and the service. Will definitely be coming back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restoran has amazing view of la jolla park/beach and restaurant atmosphere was very nice with servers very pleasant. Food was amazing and we will come again!
s
sams
New England
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and so fresh. We actually went back 3 more times on our trip. The servers were so friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant.
GA
GoddessA
Washington DC
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2021
overall3food2service4ambience3
The food was meh.....we were the only ones in the restaurant so the service was great. Not worth the price for the quality of the food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2021
overall3food2service4ambience4
The plate was so bland, extra oily and we got two of them because they were suppose to be everyone favorite.
J
Javierg
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2021
overall3food3service2ambience2
Little disappointed for my date. Drink was not good and food took too long.oh they forgot about my drink.
PJ
PJ123
San Diego
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2021
overall3food3service4ambience4
Food was mediocre. Fabulous view of La Jolla. Outdoor seating.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2021
overall2food3service4ambience5
All main dishes overcooked
P
Phuong
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing dinner for 5 during restaurant week. We ordered the Lamb, NY steak, Salmon, Kabob, and Pasta along with hummus, salad, calamari. The staff were extremely kind to accommodate some birthday candles on their dessert. The ambiance were perfect with the sunset in the cove as a backdrop on a beautiful fall evening. Plenty of shops close by to walk off a wonderful meal.
JS
JimS
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were really great. Had an ocean view on top of everything. Definitely coming back.

FAQs

Olive & Basil does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Olive & Basil also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 412-4912.

Olive & Basil is rated 3.7 stars by 186 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.