Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Restaurants in California

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.