Local Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Restaurants Near You

Ori Menashe’s Middle Eastern follow-up to his always-packed Bestia, with a similar downtown vibe serving small plates, meat and fish dishes, plus desserts. Located in Los Angeles, CA.

Mini Kabob is a tiny, family-run Armenian kebab stand at 313 1/2 Vine St in Glendale, CA, with just a few outdoor tables. It is known for juicy lule kebab, chicken kebab, garlic sauce and a much-shared chicken Caesar wrap. Parking nearby is limited and there is often a line, so plan ahead or order to go. Call (818) 244-1343.

OLIVE Specialty Grocery Store is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant in San Francisco, CA. Rated 4.9 stars from 42 Google reviews.

Pita Bar & Grill is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant at 1168 S Barrington Ave 101 in Los Angeles, California.

Traditional Middle Eastern dishes, from small plates to grilled meats, in warm & modern surrounds. Located in Anaheim, CA.

The Little Oliva is a Mediterranean restaurant in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. Rated 4.4 stars from 52 Google reviews.

Petros Grill is a restaurant in Los Angeles, CA. Rated 5 stars from 30 Google reviews.

Mimoza Mediterranean Restaurant is a Mediterranean restaurant in San Diego, CA. Rated 4.7 stars from 932 Google reviews.

Taksim is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant in San Francisco, CA. Rated 4.6 stars from 449 Google reviews.

Elevated space serving Persian specialties, plus Mediterranean food, wines & cocktails. Located in Glendale, CA.

Karas Dine-In is an Armenian restaurant at 158 S Brand Blvd in downtown Glendale, CA, with a warm, wood-beamed dining room. The menu covers Armenian and regional favorites such as borscht, plov, dolma, khachapuri and kebabs, plus salads and pizza, served with a bread basket regulars love. Call (818) 484-8489.

The Kebab Shop’s Little Italy location serves Mediterranean food in San Diego. Its menu features customizable wraps, boxes and plates, with pickup, delivery and catering options offered through the restaurant’s official channels.

Lalla Grill Del Monte is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant at 1400 Del Monte Center in Monterey, California.

Aria Kitchen is a Mediterranean restaurant in Irvine, CA. Rated 4.2 stars from 414 Google reviews.

French Mediterranean restaurant since 1996 serving rustic meals, farm-to-table cocktails & wines. Located in Los Angeles, CA.

Middle Eastern home-style cooking with unexpected takes on classic desserts, from chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis. Includes an on-site coffee & tea shop with pastries, Arabic breakfast and fresh bread. Located in Los Angeles, CA.

Novikov Beverly Hills is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant at 257 N Canon Dr in Beverly Hills, California.

Great Greek Mediterranean is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant at 3965 Alton Pkwy #b in Irvine, California.

Pita Kabob Mediterranean Kitchen + Bar is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant in Visalia, CA. Rated 4.5 stars from 1951 Google reviews.

BoujieMana is a Mediterranean restaurant in San Diego, CA. Rated 4.7 stars from 404 Google reviews.

Build-your-own Mediterranean fare, from kebabs to rice plates, served in a counter-serve space. Located in Monterey, CA.

Original restaurant by Chef Zov Karamardian, serving California-Mediterranean cuisine with an adjacent bakery. Features a heated patio and happy hour.

Relaxed cafe chain serving Mediterranean & Italian entrees, plus breakfast fare, panini & wine. Located in Long Beach, CA.

Classic Mediterranean & American fare in a relaxed restaurant with a cocktail lounge & roomy patio. Located in La Verne, CA.

Zhengyalov Hatz is a cozy Armenian cafe at 318 E Broadway in Glendale, CA, named for zhingyalov hats, the Armenian flatbread stuffed with a mix of fresh herbs and greens that it bakes on site. The small menu also includes wraps, baklava, tea and Armenian coffee, with a few tables outside. Open daily 10 AM to 8 PM. Call (818) 696-9339.

Nick The Greek is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant in Livermore, CA. Rated 4.6 stars from 335 Google reviews.

Greek Bistro is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant in Glendale, CA. Rated 4.7 stars from 297 Google reviews.

Low-key joint serves doner kebabs, fries & Turkish street eats, plus full bar at this chain outpost. Located in Los Angeles, CA.

Traditional Lebanese dishes & baked goods offered in simple, compact quarters with seating. Located in Anaheim, CA.

Caspian Mediterranean Kitchen is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant at 26772 Portola Pkwy in Foothill Ranch, California.

Al Baraka Restaurant is a Halal restaurant in Anaheim, CA. Rated 4.6 stars from 401 Google reviews.

Lazeez Eats is a Mediterranean restaurant in Anaheim, CA. Rated 4.5 stars from 362 Google reviews.

Chill Middle Eastern eatery with a patio offering falafel, shawarma, kofta & merguez, plus juices. Located in Los Angeles, CA.

American-Mediterranean fare served in a romantic, dramatic setting with a large fireplace & a patio. Located in West Hollywood, CA.

Elena's Greek Armenian Restaurant is a family-owned corner restaurant at 1000 S Glendale Ave in Glendale, CA, serving Greek and Armenian home cooking. Popular dishes include lule and lamb kebab plates with Armenian salad and rice, falafel, lentil soup and baklava. There is a small parking lot plus street parking nearby. Call (818) 241-5730.

Massis Kabob The Original Kabobery is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant at 301 S Glendale Ave in Glendale, California.

Avra is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant at 245 N Beverly Dr in Beverly Hills, California.

ARARAT Restaurant Lounge Cafe is a festive restaurant and lounge at 6430 San Fernando Rd in Glendale, CA, serving Armenian and Eastern European dishes. Evenings bring live Armenian and Russian music and dancing, making it a popular place for birthdays and celebrations. Call (747) 272-2010.

Mediterranean restaurant by Chef Travis Swikard in downtown San Diego, offering seasonal dishes, Mediterranean flavors, curated wines, and an elevated dining experience.

Spacious Mediterranean counter-serve offering plates, wraps & salads, plus beer & wine. Located in Long Beach, CA.

Relaxed cafe chain serving Mediterranean & Italian entrees, plus breakfast fare, panini & wine. Located in Anaheim, CA.

Low-key restaurant serving halal dishes & Yemeni plates in a traditionally furnished dining room. Located in Anaheim, CA.

Lahmajune Factory is a small, casual Armenian bakery at 1139 E Broadway in Glendale, CA, known for fresh, inexpensive lahmajun (thin flatbread topped with spiced minced meat) to eat in or take home by the dozen. The menu also includes other Armenian and Middle Eastern baked goods. Open Monday to Saturday 8 AM to 7:30 PM and Sunday 9 AM to 5:30 PM. Call (818) 553-6644.

Tava House Restaurant is a family-owned Armenian restaurant at 1110 S Glendale Ave in Glendale, CA, where dishes are made fresh to order and beautifully presented. Recommendations include zhingyalov hats (herb-filled flatbread), plus desserts and drinks, and the owners are happy to guide first-timers through the menu. Call (818) 937-9777.

Classic Middle Eastern fare is offered over the counter in a simple strip-mall setting or to go. Located in Anaheim, CA.

Hip hotel offering understated rooms & suites, plus a retro diner, a chic cafe/bar & a 24-hour gym. Located in Los Angeles, CA.

Relaxed cafe chain serving Mediterranean & Italian entrees, plus breakfast fare, panini & wine. Located in Long Beach, CA.