50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Del Mar

“Enjoyed it totally! 2 nd time and will go back again. Love the food and the menu“

“We so enjoyed our time last night with friends. We will return soon.“

“Hey I just want to say the Luna grill down in Carmel valley was amazing and I want to give a special thank you to Athena for helping me out with my order she was polite and made sure i got everything I needed I recommend anyone that loves Mediterranean food check out this location 2 thumbs up will be back“

“excelente servicio y súper ricos los platillos“

“excelente servicio y súper ricos los platillos“

“I recommend you bring back lamb on the menu.“

“Luna Grill never disappoints! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The grilled proteins are perfectly seasoned, and the sides—especially the rice, hummus, and salads—taste like they’re made with real care. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the restaurant is consistently clean and welcoming. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or sitting down for dinner, Luna Grill delivers amazing Mediterranean flavors every time. Highly recommend!“

“Believe them when they say they offer large portions! Every salad option and specialty plate is easily shareable and very fresh and delicious. We dined in and took home considerably more than ate during our visit. Looking forward to trying other menu items and having leftovers for days!“

“Best food in UCSD, no doubt.

You're immediately welcomed by the super friendly people who make you your food and also make sure you leave with a smile on your face. Absolutely love this place! They just be doing this to spread joy to the world 😭🙏“

“Delicious and great service! Thank you pita 22“

“Delicious and can have healthy and/or indulgent selections“

“The food was great! The restaurant seems to always get packed during the lunch rush and I can see why! Healthy options for everyone! Alex was super helpful in explaining all the items so as to help me create my bowl. THANK YOU GUYS FOR THE GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE!“

“Enjoyed it totally! 2 nd time and will go back again. Love the food and the menu“

“This is a fantastic restaurant for breaking the fast during Ramadan. I came here tonight with my family. All the food is halal and delicious. I definitely recommend it. It's a great advantage that San Diego has halal restaurants. Also service personnels are kind. Thank you!“

“10/10. One of the best meals I’ve had. The ingredients were fresh and vibrant. Presentation was lovely. Derive and staff were so kind and attentive. Definitely coming back to try more menu options. Lemon poppyseed cake dessert was the perfect ending to the meal.“

“This place has excellent food and wine. Super cool staff. I’ve been before and we’ll be back again. Killer outdoor spot to eat also. I highly recommend it.“

“Definitely an interesting place to eat. Everyone really nice. Food was reasonably priced, but not very generous portions , service was slow but it was Yeshiva week!
I also would have appreciated if owner would have updated their website or Google maps to reflect that They would be closed on Martin Luther king day.“

“The best chicken shawarma I have tried in San Diego 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 very friendly staff in person and over the phone 📱 the rice is really good too and the sandwiches 😋!!!“

“Excellent food and service!“

“The go-to place for Mediterranean food! Lots of options to choose from, there's always something for everybody. Food is always fresh and tasty. Love having a bowl full of colors! Staff are friendly and helpful. Great experience overall.“

“Small, quaint place with friendly staff and delicious food. This is probably the juiciest chicken I’ve ever had. The rice was seasoned beautifully and not dry either. I don’t know what the dressing is on the salad but it was fresh, citrusy and left my pallet craving for more. The food came out quickly and the gentleman serving us was attentive. Highly recommend trying this place.“

“I first tried Panini Kabob Grill through work, and I was hooked. The tofu is incredibly yummy. It is very citrus forward, which I love. I usually order the kabob plate, which comes with brown rice (the only vegan rice), avocado salad, tofu, and grilled vegetables. It is fairly inexpensive and very filling for the price. I have since taken friends, and they also enjoy both the food and the value. I believe there are other vegan options, but honestly I have no idea because I like the tofu so much that I will probably never order anything else. Updated from previous review on 2025-12-11“

“Great food and wonderfully pleasant staff.“

“Good service, fresh and delicious food, and reasonable price Definitely will be back .“

“Great service too! My mouth watered the entire time and was completely satiated and beyond happy with all that we ate! New menu apparently, but I gotta get back before they change it again!“

“Delicious döner wraps and amazing baklava.“

“Meat is good. Wrap is good. The sandwich needs to be served on a real, in-store baked pita bread. And they need to give away their t-shirt if you spend over $20. ;-)“

“Delicious. Clean. Friendly. My favorite take out in Solana Beach.“

“Thank so much to the owner of Marketplace Grille for buying me a wonderful dinner tonight at the Carmel location. Showed appreciation for sure towards someone who’s still apart of the essential workforce. Best Gyros outside of New Jersey you will ever find.“

“Marketplace Grille is an absolute standout in La Jolla Village!

From the moment you walk in, you can tell this is a hands-on, heart-driven business. Owners Tony and Camilla are truly involved, and it shows in both the exceptional service and the consistently high-quality food.

Their Mediterranean cuisine is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared — perfect for a quick meal or feeding a crowd. And if you’re looking for catering, they offer some of the most reasonable pricing around without ever cutting corners on taste or presentation.

Reliable, delicious, and welcoming every time — Marketplace Grille is a must-try and a go-to for events!“

“Amazing venue and staff! 5 stars!“

“Got a rice bowl with steak and added feta cheese. 😋 They were very generous with the portions of both those things which is good since they cost extra. Also tried their Soda and that was good. Did a pick up order and ate there. Pick up was on time even tho it was busy. Sat down and an employee or the owner came by and asked if everything was tasting good which it was. Restaurant was clean despite lunch rush.“

“one of my favorite place. the food is so incredible. it's a must if your in Hillcrest. I've never been disappointed.“

“Melvin and George provided great service!! The food was delicious!“

“This was sooooo good! We come to La Jolla all the time and I don’t know why we didn’t eat at this restaurant sooner. We have walked by it a million times and finally tried it! The food was incredible- we had the chicken skewer platter and gyro fries. The chicken and meat were very good, the pilaf was delicious, salad, veggies, tzatziki and hummus too- all 10/10. Highly recommend this place, we also sat outside by the fire and it was super warm. Service was fast and the atmosphere was great, not too busy for Friday night. The prices are great for the portion of food you get.“

“Amazing food with lot of healthy options“

“If you want high quality delicious food at a bargain, come on in and get some skewers! The meat is so tender and juicy and spiced perfectly. I come regularly with my dog and they remember my order. Great food. Great people. Always happy to visit Marketplace “

“Delicious flavors in the family-size meal, which was impressively presented. Service was efficient and polite. Thank you, will come again!“

“Fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious every time we come. The ingredients taste high quality and the meals are satisfying. Only 4 stars because the prices have increased a lot, almost $60 for our family of five feels pretty steep for a casual lunch.“

“Delicious flavors in the family-size meal, which was impressively presented. Service was efficient and polite. Thank you, will come again!“

“Awesome service and delicious food! Excellent catering service !“

“The only thing more incredible than the view at this local hotspot is the food. The setting cannot be beat. The seasonal menu from renowned local female chef offers the freshest selections with many healthy and vegetarian options— as well as the decadent French toast, which I highly recommend to start your meal. Excellent coffees, smoothies and juices as well. This is our go-to place. Pro tip, make reservation on OpenTable. Sit up top for a great view and excellent service by Dakota.
Today we had the salad w/ skewer of delicate steak, the French toast, egg sandwich, a harvest bowl, yogurt & fruit parfait, and potato pancake w smoked salmon. Yum😋 Enjoy!“

“Food is delicious, healthy and super affordable. Staff was super nice. I wanted a Mediterranean bowl and then a side of pita but I ordered late. The guy working there was kind enough to go back and add it to the order as a side so I wouldn't get charged as much. 10 out of 10 would recommend“

“I attended the Holiday tea on 12/19 and it was one of the best Teas I have attended!
Ashley and Aaron waited on myself and my mother in law and they were fantastic!

I have a nut allergy and had mentioned it when I made the reservation months ago and they took me by surprise when they brought out a fully separate plate with all the items that they knew there fully nut free and did not mix with any of the pastries that had nuts in them.
It was such a nice touch and made the tea less stressful!

We plan to return to the Spring Tea as well!

The only “issue” was that as we enjoyed the table and food so much that we sipped our tea slowly and the tea did get cold after 1.5 hours since there was not anything to keep it warm.“

“I stop in every time I am in San Diego. Everything there is absolutely fantastic...especially the Spanish Cheesecake. It's a hidden gem well worth a visit.“

“One of my favorite spots in SD. It is a family owned and operated spot filled with great food and charisma. The owners and staff and incredibly friendly, and the food is made with lots of love. My personal favorites are the breakfast burrito with gyro and the gyro burger. Would recommend!“

“Super attentive service. From the Hostesses, wait staff to buss boys. Food is delectable. Entrees were well prepared, fresh ingredients, served hot & salads crisp. Highly recommended.“

“They put us in a windowless back room for Valentine's Day. Every couple in there looked super disappointed when they realized we were in a closed room (converted storage closet) next to the bathrooms. Also, I needed a steak knife to eat my chicken. The other items we ordered were drowning in chunks of raw garlic or syrupy sauce. Overall it was poor dining experience.“

“I would recommend this establishment they have great food great customer service“

“Nice hidden gem in the middle ofan office park with several restaurants and a bar.

Lots of seating and fast casual food service.

There's lots of construction going on here so stay alert for available parking.“