The Olives Branch Fine Lebanese Cuisine Menu

4.4
(500+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Chicken Kabab Entree "Tawook"

      Char-broiled skewer of tender chicken breast kabab, served over a bed of basmati rice, hummus and our famous garlic whip.
      $20.99
      Chicken Kabab Entree "Tawook"
    • Hummus

      A smooth, creamy garbanzo beans spread. Served with pita bread.
      $8.99
      Hummus
    • Chicken Shawarma Entree

      Marinated chicken breast, thinly carved and grilled, served over basmati rice, hummus and our famous garlic whip.
      $19.99
      Chicken Shawarma Entree
    • Beef & Lamb Shawarma Entree

      Premium marinated beef with lamb , thinly carved, and grilled to perfection, served over a bed of aged Basmati rice and hummus with tahini. Beef & Lamb Shawarma A'La carte $9.99
      $21.99
      Beef & Lamb Shawarma Entree
    • Baba Ghanouj

      Fire roasted eggplant spread. Served with pita bread.
      $9.99
      Baba Ghanouj
    • Shawarma A'la Carte

      Chicken Shawarma, carved chicken breast that has been marinated for over 4 days in our special blend of shawarma spices. OR Beef & Lamb Shawarma, carved beef & lamb tenderloin, marinated for over 4 days in our special blend of shawarma spices.
      $11.99
      Shawarma A'la Carte
    • Spicy Potato

      Our famous, fried potato cubes, sauteed with cilantro, garlic and fire roasted chilli.
      $9.99
      Spicy Potato
    • Falafel (5)

      Five perfectly fried falafel patties served with chopped tomato, parsley, pickles, and tahini.
      $10.99
      Falafel (5)
    • Basmati Rice Side

      Side of our aged basmati rice.
      $5.99
      Basmati Rice Side
    • Taboulie

      Fresh Italian Parsley chopped and tossed with tomato, green onion, mint, bulgur, extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
      $9.99
      Taboulie
  • COLD APPETIZERS

    • Hummus

      A smooth, creamy garbanzo beans spread. Served with pita bread.
      $8.99
      Hummus
    • Yogurt Cucumber "Tzatziki"

      House made Greek Yogurt, mixed with crushed Garlic, chopped Cucumber & dried Mint.
      $8.99
      Yogurt Cucumber "Tzatziki"
    • Baba Ghanouj

      Fire roasted eggplant spread. Served with pita bread.
      $9.99
      Baba Ghanouj
    • Hummus Topped with Shawarma

      Chicken shawarma or beef and lamb shawarma. Our smooth housemade hummus, topped with shawarma. Served with pita bread.
      $15.99
      Hummus Topped with Shawarma
    • Stuffed Grape Leaves (4)

      Hand rolled grape vines with rice, organic tomato, parsley, onion & mint. Slowly cooked with our chefs special tangy marinade. They are so good we cant keep up making them.
      $10.99
      Stuffed Grape Leaves (4)
    • Feta Cheese

      Premium feta cheese, served with Kalamata olives, tomato & cucumber.
      $10.99
      Feta Cheese
    • Spicy Labne

      Housemade yogurt cheese mixed with crushed garlic, diced and fresh jalapenos. Served with pita bread.
      $10.99
      Spicy Labne
    • Taboulie

      Fresh Italian Parsley chopped and tossed with tomato, green onion, mint, bulgur, extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
      $9.99
      Taboulie
    • Kibbie Nayeh

      Popular Lebanese steak tartar, minced fresh raw extra lean beef, mixed with fine bulgur, diced onion, and Lebanese spices, served with mint leaves, onion and extra virgin olive oil.
      $15.99
      Kibbie Nayeh
    • Cold Sampler

      Hummus, baba ghanouj and stuffed grape leaves (three).
      $20.99
      Cold Sampler
  • HOT APPETIZERS

    • Spicy Potato

      Our famous, fried potato cubes, sauteed with cilantro, garlic and fire roasted chilli.
      $9.99
      Spicy Potato
    • Falafel (5)

      Five perfectly fried falafel patties served with chopped tomato, parsley, pickles, and tahini.
      $10.99
      Falafel (5)
    • Calamari

      Fresh calamari marinated in freshly squeezed lemon juice and spices, breaded in house, and fried to crispy perfection.
      $15.99
      Calamari
    • Kibbie (4)

      Lebanese croquette, meat and bulghur fritter, filled with sauteed ground beef, onion & roasted pine nuts, fried to perfection.
      $14.99
      Kibbie (4)
    • Sautéed Chicken Liver

      Pan seared chicken liver, sautéed with freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and crushed garlic.
      $9.99
      Sautéed Chicken Liver
    • Lebanese Street Fries

      Hefty portion of freshly peeled and sliced russet potatoes, fried to golden, crispy perfection, topped with chicken shawarma, romaine, tomato, red onion, feta, and our special OB sauce.
      $16.99
      Lebanese Street Fries
    • "Arayes"Grilled Stuffed Pita

      Specially seasoned lean ground beef, mixed with tomato, parsley, onion, and our mix of spices, grilled in a pita. Add Mozzarella Cheese $1.50
      $16.99
      "Arayes"Grilled Stuffed Pita
    • Fried Cauliflower

      Fresh cauliflower fried to perfection, topped with fresh ripe tomato and tahini.
      $12.99
      Fried Cauliflower
    • Fried Eggplant

      Fresh eggplant fried to perfection, topped with fresh ripe tomato and tahini.
      $11.99
      Fried Eggplant
    • Ma’anek

      Lebanese sausage sautéed with lemon juice, onion, and tomato.
      $11.99
      Ma’anek
    • Soujuk

      Armenian sausage sautéed with lemon juice, diced onion, and handpicked ripe tomato.
      $11.99
      Soujuk
    • Sambousik

      Lebanese empanada, filled with sautéed ground beef, onion, and pine nuts.
      $10.99
      Sambousik
    • Cheese Fatayer (4)

      Lebanese cheese rolls, rolled with our special blend of imported cheeses.
      $10.99
      Cheese Fatayer (4)
    • Spinach Pie (4)

      Baked Lebanese pastry, filled with fresh sauteed spinach, onion, lemon juice and sumac.
      $11.99
      Spinach Pie (4)
    • Basket of Fries

      Large russet potatos, peeled and freshly cut daily. Fried to golden, crispy perfection.
      $5.99
      Basket of Fries
    • Hot Sampler Platter

      Two kibbie, two falafel, two cheese fatayer, two sambousik.
      $20.99
  • MAIN COURSE "CHICKEN"

    • Chicken Kabab Entree "Tawook"

      Char-broiled skewer of tender chicken breast kabab, served over a bed of basmati rice, hummus and our famous garlic whip.
      $20.99
      Chicken Kabab Entree "Tawook"
    • Chicken Shawarma Entree

      Marinated chicken breast, thinly carved and grilled, served over basmati rice, hummus and our famous garlic whip.
      $19.99
      Chicken Shawarma Entree
    • Chicken Kafta Entree

      Char-broiled skewer of extra lean chicken breast and thigh, ground together with parsley, onion, our special blend of spices, served over a bed of aged basmati rice, hummus, with our famous garlic whip.
      $19.99
  • MAIN COURSE "MEAT"

    • Filet Mignon Shish Kabab Entree

      Char-broiled skewer of succulent filet mignon kabab, served over a bed of aged basmati rice and hummus.
      $24.99
      Filet Mignon Shish Kabab Entree
    • Lamb Tenderloin Shish Kabab

      Marinated lamb tenderloin kabab, char-grilled and served over a bed of aged basmati rice and hummus.
      $27.99
      Lamb Tenderloin Shish Kabab
    • Beef & Lamb Shawarma Entree

      Premium marinated beef with lamb , thinly carved, and grilled to perfection, served over a bed of aged Basmati rice and hummus with tahini. Beef & Lamb Shawarma A'La carte $9.99
      $21.99
      Beef & Lamb Shawarma Entree
    • Beef & Lamb Kafta Entree

      Char-grilled skewer of extra lean premium beef and lamb, ground together with parsley, onion, served over a bed of aged basmati rice and hummus with tahini. Beef & Lamb Kafta A' La Carte Skewer $8.99
      $19.99
      Beef & Lamb Kafta Entree
    • Lamb Chops Entree

      Mouth-watering lamb chops (4), char-grilled and served over basmati rice with hummus OR mashed potato with hummus. Lamb Chop A'La Carte $5.99
      $30.99
      Lamb Chops Entree
    • Sultan’s Platter (Dinner for 2)

      Char-grilled filet mignon kabab, chicken tawook kabab, and beef kafta, served over basmati rice, hummus, tahini, and our famous garlic whip.
      $50.99
      Sultan’s Platter (Dinner for 2)
  • MAIN COURSE "SEAFOOD"

    • Fresh Alaskan Salmon Entree

      Marinated salmon steak, served over basmati rice and hummus OR over mashed potato & sumac spinach.
      $24.99
      Fresh Alaskan Salmon Entree
    • Jumbo Shrimp Entree

      Chargrilled 5 jumbo shrimp kabab, marinated and served over basmati rice & hummus OR mashed potato & sumac spinach.
      $22.99
      Jumbo Shrimp Entree
  • MAIN COURSE "VEGETARIAN"

    • The Vegan

      A feast of two falafel patties, two stuffed grape leaves, mousakaa, hummus & an assortment of Lebanese pickles.
      $19.99
      The Vegan
    • Grilled Vegetable Shish Kabab Entree

      Grilled zucchini, eggplant, cauliflower, bell pepper, tomato, and onion, served over a bed of basmati rice and hummus.
      $18.99
  • MAIN COURSE "SHISH KABAB PLATTERS"

    • Regular Platter (serves 6 to 7 peopled)

      Two skewers of filet mignon, two skewers of chicken tawook and two skewers of kafta. Served with basmati rice & grilled tomato.
      $99.99
    • Large Platter (serves 9 to 10 people)

      Three skewers of filet mignon, three skewers of chicken tawook and three skewers of kafta. Served with basmati rice & grilled tomato.
      $144.99
  • CHEF'S SPECIALS

    • Lamb Mansaf

      Slowly simmered fall off the bonelamb shank, served over specially seasoned rice topped with roasted nuts and jameed white sauce.
      $25.99
      Lamb Mansaf
    • Cornish Game Hen Lebanese Mansaf

      Cornish Game Hen over Lebanese specialty hashwe rice (basmati rice mixed with browned seasoned ground beef with imported spices and toasted nuts), served with a cup of yogurt cucumber.
      $23.99
      Cornish Game Hen Lebanese Mansaf
    • Koushary

      Famous egyptian dish, lentil, rice, topped with elbow macaroni, garbanzo beans, caramelized onion, and house special sauce.
      $21.99
      Koushary
    • Lamb Shank Couscous

      Large succulent fall off the bone lamb shank marinated with a blend of imported spices, served over our specially made Moroccan couscous with seasonal vegetables. Pair it with a cup of Harira Beef Soup, a must. $2.99
      $24.99
      Lamb Shank Couscous
    • Crispy Chicken (Schnitzel/ Escalope/ Chicken Milanese)

      Butterfly chicken breast, specially breaded and lightly pan fried. Served with French fries and O.B. salad.
      $21.99
      Crispy Chicken (Schnitzel/ Escalope/ Chicken Milanese)
    • Steak Frites

      Our most tender 8 oz. filet steak grilled to order, carved, and served over sauteed sumac spinach, with steak frites & our house special Santino Sauce.
      $30.99
      Steak Frites
    • Cornish Game Hen Kabsi

      Fragrant, golden-yellow rice is infused with rich spices, creating a warm & savory base. Atop this vibrant bed of rice sits a tender, marinated game hen, perfectly roasted to golden-brown perfection. Finished with roasted nuts & aromatic spices, adding layers of texture & depth to every bite.
      $24.99
      Cornish Game Hen Kabsi
  • DINNER SALADS

    • Citrus Grilled Chicken Salad

      Char-grilled chicken breast on top of crisp romaine, tomato, cucumber, red onion, cabbage and parsley, tossed with our signature housemade lemon garlic vinaigrette.
      $19.99
      Citrus Grilled Chicken Salad
    • Falafel Greek Salad

      Freshly fried falafels on top of crisp romaine, tomato, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, Kalamata olives and feta cheese, tossed with our balsamic vinaigrette.
      $19.99
      Falafel Greek Salad
    • Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad

      Crispy Chicken ontop of chopped Romain, shredded Parmesan Cheese, organic Croutons, tossed in our Caesar Dressing.
      $19.99
    • Greek Dinner Salad

      Crisp Romaine, Tomato, Mixed Peppers, Red Onion, Cucumber, Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese, tossed with our house made balsamic vinaigrette.
      $15.99
      Greek Dinner Salad
    • Fattoush Dinner Salad

      Crisp romaine, tomato, peppers, radish, fresh mint, scallions, cucumber and pita crisps, tossed with our citrus sumac dressing. Top Salad with grilled chicken breast $5
      $15.99
      Fattoush Dinner Salad
    • The Olives Branch Dinner Salad

      Our citrus garlic house salad. Romaine, tomato, cucumber, red onion, chopped parsley, chopped cabbage, tossed in our housemade citrus garlic dressing.
      $14.99
      The Olives Branch Dinner Salad
    • Caesar Dinner Salad

      Chopped Romain, shredded Parmesan Cheese, organic Croutons, tossed in our Caesar Dressing.
      $14.99
      Caesar Dinner Salad
    • Taboulie Salad

      Chopped Italian parsley mixed with bulgur, tomato, green onion, fresh mint, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil.
      $9.99
      Taboulie Salad
    • Soup & Salad

      A cup of our homemade delicious soup, served with The Olives Branch dinner salad. Top Salad with free range grilled chicken breast $6
      $19.99
  • SOUP

    • Chicken Vegetable Soup

      Fresh vegetables and chunks of chicken breast simmered slowly, like Grandma used to make. Cup $6.99 Bowl $9.99
      $6.99
      Chicken Vegetable Soup
    • Lentil Soup

      Lentils are cooked slowly with sautéed onion, lemon juice, and a blend of herbs and spices. Cup $6.99 Bowl $9.99
      $6.99
      Lentil Soup
    • Harira Beef Stew

      Fresh vegetables and chunks of premium beef, cooked in a mild spicy tomato broth. Cup $7.99 Bowl $10.99
      $7.99
  • SIDES & FAVORITE ADD-ONS

    • Shawarma A'la Carte

      Chicken Shawarma, carved chicken breast that has been marinated for over 4 days in our special blend of shawarma spices. OR Beef & Lamb Shawarma, carved beef & lamb tenderloin, marinated for over 4 days in our special blend of shawarma spices.
      $11.99
      Shawarma A'la Carte
    • Fresh Alaskan Salmon Steak

      Salmon Steak marinated and grilled to perfection.
      $16.99
      Fresh Alaskan Salmon Steak
    • Hashwe Rice

      Famous Lebanese seasoned rice cooked with ground beef and roasted nuts.
      $5.99
    • Basket of Fries

      Large russet potatoes peeled and freshly cut daily. Fried to golden, crispy perfection.
      $5.99
      Basket of Fries
    • Kafta Skewer

      Chicken Kafta, chicken breast marinated for 3 days, ground with parsley, onion, and spices, formed on a skewer and grilled on an open flame. OR Beef & Lamb Kafta, beef & lamb tenderloin, ground with parsley, onion, and spices, formed on a skewer and grilled on an open flame.
      $10.99
    • Chicken Kabab "Tawook" Skewer

      Chunks of marinated Chicken Breast char-grilled.
      $10.99
      Chicken Kabab "Tawook" Skewer
    • Filet Mignon Skewer

      Chunks of the most tender filet mignon chargrilled to order.
      $14.99
    • Lamb Tenderloin Kabab Skewer

      Chunks of marinated Lamb Tenderloin, chargrilled to order.
      $17.99
    • Lamb Chop (Per Chop)

      Marinated succulent lamb chops, grilled to order.
      $8.99
      Lamb Chop (Per Chop)
    • White Jumbo Shrimp Skewer

      Skewer of marinated wild white jumbo shrimp.
      $13.99
      White Jumbo Shrimp Skewer
    • Basmati Rice Side

      Side of our aged basmati rice.
      $5.99
      Basmati Rice Side
    • Grilled Vegetables

      A medley of grilled seasonal vegetables.
      $7.99
      Grilled Vegetables
    • Lebanese Pickles

      Cucumber and house pickled turnips.
      $4.99
      Lebanese Pickles
  • DESSERT

    • Baklava Ice Cream

      Home-made Baklava Ice cream, its our specialty, "A must Try"
      $11.99
      Baklava Ice Cream
    • Ashta Bil Asal

      An exotic house made Lebanese cream pudding, topped fresh banana, and drizzled with a touch of honey and topped with crushed pistachio.
      $11.99
      Ashta Bil Asal
    • Knafe Bil Ashta

      Our famous Lebanese Ashta cream, incased in flaky filo string, baked and topped with homemade rose syrup.
      $11.99
      Knafe Bil Ashta
    • Baklava

      A popular Mediterranean dessert. Flaky phyllo pastry filled with cashews.
      $8.99
      Baklava
    • Rice Pudding

      Creamy housemade Lebanese rice pudding.
      $9.99
      Rice Pudding
    • Pistachio Chocolate Fudge Cake

      A chocolate fudge cake baked to order, filled with walnuts, and topped with crushed pistachio. A La Mode add $2.49
      $9.99
      Pistachio Chocolate Fudge Cake
  • EXTRAS

    • OB Sauce

      Our famous, housemade OB Sauce only available at The Olives Branch.
      $0.99
    • Tahini

      Home-made Tahini made from the best sesame seed paste available.
      $0.99
    • Garlic Whip

      Our famous, housemade Garlic Whip/Sauce.
      $0.99
  • BEVERAGES

    • Fountian Drink

      Coke, Diet, Lemonade, Sprite
      $2.99
    • Lebanese Iced Tea

      Unsweetened Lebanese Black Tea
      $2.99
  • A La Carte

    • Shawarma

      Side of chicken OR beef & lamb Shawarma.
      $11.99
      Shawarma
    • Kafta Skewer

      Skewer of chicken OR beef & lamb Kafta.
      $11.99
    • Wild Atlantic Salmon

      Salmon steak marinated & grilled.
      $15.99
      Wild Atlantic Salmon
    • Chicken Tawook Skewer

      Skewer of cubed Chicken Tawook.
      $11.99
    • Filet Mignon Skewer

      A half pound skewer of cubed Filet Mignon.
      $15.99
    • Lamb Chop

      Marinated Lamb chop. (Per chop)
      $8.99
    • White Shrimp Skewer

      Skewer of marinated Wild White Shrimp.
      $15.99
    • Basmati Rice Side

      A side of our aged Basmati Rice.
      $5.99
      Basmati Rice Side
    • Grilled Vegetables

      A medley of grilled seasonal vegetables.
      $7.99
      Grilled Vegetables
    • Lebanese Pickles

      Cucumber & house pickled turnips.
      $4.99
      Lebanese Pickles

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