The Olives Branch fine Lebanese Cuisine is a family owned & run restaurant that offers authentic Lebanese flavors in an upscale environment. Everything is handcrafted, in house, made from scratch. We use only the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients, including premium halal meats & poultry, fresh hand picked produce and premium spices. Join us on a journey to the Mediterranean and be our guest for great food & atmosphere.
Full-service Mediterranean dining with an extensive menu served indoors & out, in a shopping center. Based on 444 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
31105 Rancho Viejo Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Phone: (949) 373-5633
Website:
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Hours
| Friday |
11 AM–1:30 AM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–1:30 AM |
| Sunday |
11 AM–12 AM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–12 AM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
11 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–12 AM |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: theolivesbranch.com
Reviews
Timothy Schlimpert
They were crazy busy tonight but our service and food quality was still exceptional!! I ate my entree before I could snap a photo but I did capture the hummus and labneh. I also captured the Baklava Ice Cream, the most deliciously unique dessert ever!
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Dzmitry Mik
I rate it 3 out 5 because of the way they cook the seafood – it is fried in oil but not grilled so the taste it really different than you expect from Mediterranean food.
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M U
I never had worse Mansaf than the one I tried here, the rice is more of a briani’s rice without the spices not sure what it was, the Jameed is tasteless, and instead of Sharak bread underneath the rice, they provided 2 outta breads on the side. The funny thing that’s listed under “Chef Specials: Jordanian Mansaf” UNREAL!
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Cristian Leon
Try the mango hookah or mix and match. With their extensive menu, you’re sure to find a flavor you like.
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P Rad
The food is fresh and unique. People who serve and cook are friendly, polite and quick. The food does take time to cook and they actually cook instead of taking it from beneath a heat lamp. Humus and garlic sauce is amazing. They also have Lebanese wine and beer. I highly recommend the date juice martini. It was absolutely amazing
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Doctor Bo
I really enjoyed my experience here, but having been to Lebanon before and marrying a Lebanese lady 🙂 I expect a bit more authenticity and intensity in the flavors of these dishes.
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Krisy McKown
OMG! The Jordanian lamb mansaf with jameed gravy is one of the most delicious dishes I have ever had and I have tried a lot of lamb. It was a large serving, I made three meals of it easily. Service was excellent and server made great suggestions. Totally recommend the chocolate fudge cake with ice cream When I’m in the area I will go here again.
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Megan Tchir
Great hookah, decent food. As someone who’s lived in the Middle East, this food is good in flavor but not the absolute best. Many side dishes are cold when I would prefer them hot (musakka).
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Barbara McMurray
We had a wonderful Lebanese meal! The tabouli alone will bring me back again. The baklava ice cream is delicious but the portion is obscene. Less is more. Will be nice when the remodel is complete.
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Amber M.A
The services great! Our server was very kind, gave us free grilled veggies that were extra on the grill that they didn’t use. Hummus and the Arayas was amazing! I ordered the chicken shawarma plate. Pretty good, was not a huge fan of the lentil soup though. My husband thinks they also added peas to it. But overall we had a lovely experience ☺
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