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Olive Thyme

293 Sandgate Rd, Albion QLD 4010, Australia

Recommended by 21 people

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293 Sandgate Rd, Albion QLD 4010, Australia

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+61 7 3862 4599
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Olive Thyme

Olive Thyme delivers a refined Turkish banquet in Albion where shared mezes give way to individual mains. The room hums with turquoise accents and warm ceramic lamps, setting an unhurried rhythm for long catch-ups. Skip the ordering debates and take the chef’s tasting: warm, blistered bazlama lands beside bowls of muhammara and smoky hummus before courses of grilled halloumi and beef soujouk take over. Rather than wrestling over a single shared protein, each diner picks their own centerpiece—think slow-cooked lamb shoulder or char-grilled octopus. Coeliac diners get separate dips and breads without fuss, and the cellar pours imported Turkish rosé and earthy reds that cut through the richness. Dinner tapers off quietly with pistachio gelato and crisp wedges of baklava.

  • Personal Main Courses: Banquet guests share starters like warm bazlama and halloumi, then pick their own individual main such as lamb cutlets or grilled octopus.
  • Native Turkish Bottles: The cellar features imported Turkish varietals, including crisp rosé and vibrant reds specifically matched to the meze spread.
  • Coeliac-Safe Sharing: Coeliac guests receive segregated dips and dedicated gluten-free bread to prevent cross-contamination during shared banquets.
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Why Dine at Olive Thyme

Six dining advantages grounded in verified customer experiences

  • Paced Banquet with Personalised Mains

    Olive Thyme's signature tasting format eliminates group ordering stress by delivering shared house-made dips, mezes, and appetisers before each guest selects their preferred individual main course.

    Choose your main, then sit back and enjoy the wave after wave of perfectly prepared and beautifully presented courses to share.

    Erik

  • Distinctive Turkish Wine Selection

    Curated directly to complement authentic mezes, the drinks list highlights imported native Turkish varietals alongside classic pairings.

    It’s rare to find such a thoughtful selection of Turkish labels that pair so well with the menu.

    Eddy Garcia-Grant

  • Cross-Contamination Safe Sharing for Coeliacs

    Diners with coeliac disease can partake in banquet dining without cross-contamination anxiety thanks to separate starter dips and dedicated gluten-free village bread.

    I was given separate dips with the gluten free bread so there was no chance of my friends accidentally contaminating the starters.

    Sarah Walker

  • Inclusive Catering for Diverse Dietaries

    The kitchen readily customises dishes and tasting menus to ensure guests with diverse dietary requirements enjoy a full dining experience alongside their party.

    The food and drinks are delightful, with a wide variety of different food options to fulfill everyone’s needs, catering for all dietaries needs.

    Holly Neville

  • Celebrations with Family and Friends

    Warm Turkish hospitality, charming decor, and attentive table pacing create a reliable setting for birthdays and special milestones.

    This has become one of our favourite 'go to' restaurants to celebrate with family, friends and visitors.

    Nick Clarke

  • Intimate Setting for Couples and Date Nights

    A lively yet comfortable ambiance paired with polished, responsive table service makes it a dependable venue for intimate evenings and date nights.

    Olive and Thyme, was the perfect setting, excellent food and wonderful service in a warm and vibrant atmosphere that is highly conducive to good conversation with good company.

    chris farrer

Signature dishes and multi-course dining experiences most loved by our guests.

  • Chef's Tasting Menu

    Highly recommend the chef's tasting. Choose your main, then sit back and enjoy the wave after wave of perfectly prepared and beautifully presented courses to share.

    Erik

  • Lamb Cutlets

    I highly recommend the lamb cutlets as a main but every dish from start to finish is delicious.

    Sarah Walker

  • Lamb Shoulder

    My partner had the Lamb Shoulder and he gave me a piece to try, it melted in my mouth it was perfectly cooked.

    Andrew Day

  • Octopus

    The octopus was tender and well grilled, while the lamb was soft and full of flavour.

    Selim Akşen

Other favorites

Authentic Turkish sweets, specialty coffees, and curated regional wines to complement your feast.

  • Baklava

    Possibly the best baklava I’ve had outside of Turkey.

    Amy Jasper

  • Knafeh

    But the real star of the show was the Knafeh - it was absolutely incredible!

    Samin

  • Turkish Wine Selection

    It’s rare to find such a thoughtful selection of Turkish labels that pair so well with the menu.

    Eddy Garcia-Grant

  • Turkish Coffee

    she made us the best turkish coffee.

    Tamara D

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and dining details that elevate your experience

  • Cross-Contamination-Safe Shared Platters

    Guests dining on shared tasting menus are provided segregated dips alongside dedicated gluten-free bread to prevent cross-contamination from communal platters.

  • Personal Door Greeting by the Owner

    Diners are welcomed personally at the entrance by owner Sibel, setting an attentive, unpretentious tone for the evening.

  • Curated Turkish Varietal Wine Selection

    The beverage program offers hard-to-find imported Turkish labels, including crisp Turkish Rosé and complex Turkish Pinot Noir paired to match meze courses.

  • Individually Chosen Mains within Communal Pacing

    The kitchen orchestrates sequential mezes and appetisers before seamlessly transitioning to individually selected mains, removing ordering stress while satisfying personal tastes.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice to make the most of your visit

  • Order the Chef's Tasting Menu

    Choose the chef's tasting banquet to eliminate ordering guesswork: you get to enjoy communal mezes while still selecting your own individual main dish.

  • Ask for Coeliac-Safe Sharing

    If you are coeliac or gluten intolerant, inform the staff—they provide dedicated gluten-free bread and separate dips to prevent accidental cross-contamination.

  • Explore Imported Turkish Wines

    Take advantage of the curated Turkish beverage list by exploring native Turkish varietals such as Turkish Rosé or Pinot Noir paired with your mezes.

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