50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Fountain Valley

“The best place to try Bosnian food! I can’t pick one favorite, from cevapi to pizza to pita , this food taste like homemade. All employees are nice and friendly, but the owner is an amazing human being, so humble and approachable, honest and relatable, love chatting with him every time we visit Cali, which is usually 2-3 times a year and we make sure we eat lunch and dinner at Sofra Urbana every day. See you soon! Can’t wait for the most delicious Bosnian food on the west side of the United States.“

“Tried this gem for the first time today! Fall off the bone chicken and salmon Alfredo with fresh vegetables was delicious. The staff was friendly and gracious. Definitely a new favorite!“

“Delicious turkish kebap (kabob), döner, lahmacun, meze plates, and desserts! And the most important dish of all, iskender kebap ("Alexander kebab" )! My favorite! 😛 Just be careful about the pepper 🌶️ that comes with the iskender... it's spicy 🔥

The sitting area is small but comfortable and they also have some outdoor seating.“

“Great service, fantastic food, friendly atmosphere! Loved everything about the place. Can't wait to come back.“

“I haven't actually been inside this place - I was sick and craving lentil soup, fresh hummus, and taboule. My sweetheart picked it all up for me.

The soup was tasty but very thick. I had to add chicken broth and lemon juice to make it a bit more soup-like. But once I did, it was good.

I was disappointed that the pita wasn't fresh. It's the same brand Zanku uses. I warmed it up to get it hot and soft. The hummus was great. Zero complaints there.

The taboule was the star of the show. It was perfect! Fresh, tasty, delicious. It hit the spot.

Overall, I'm looking forward to going back and trying more of their dishes.“

“Some of the best food you will ever have. Great family owned businesses and also great catering. This is our to go place for authentic Egyptian food.“

“Amazing food and customer service!! Everything is always fresh and delicious.“

“😀This restaurant is awesome, the food tastes great, the ingredients are made fresh daily from scratch, and the menu is so rich with a lot of varieties you will love, especially the reasonably priced dishes. The service is top notch, and the chef, Mr Cotch is the best. The atmosphere is very pleasant and inviting, it's a great place to have events and parties, dine in, or call and order by phone. I highly recommend it to everyone who enjoys authentic middle eastern cuisine. Cheers.“

“It was my first time to the restaurant and I was hesitating between different bowl options. Ellie, the staff at the counter, was very helpful and pointed out the burrata bowl option (I love burrata!) Feeling thankful already for the friendly service, I told her that I was ready to pay-- and then to my utter surprise, she told me that my meal was FREE and not to worry about it! My jaw dropped and I said-- no you don't have to do that!-- but she said it was her pleasure since it was my first time there. Wow! And the food was amazing too! Highly recommend!“

“🥰 love the salmon plate!!!“

“My first time eating here and I just have to say WOW!! So delicious. I got the beef shawarma wrap and fries. Everything is so flavorful and authentic tasting. The ingredients are fresh and high quality. The atmosphere is laid back and clean. The prices are actually very reasonable as well.“

“🥰 love the salmon plate!!!“

“SO good! Highly recommend the ground beef hawawshy & bbq chicken american savory. We devoured ours.“

“PS this is in a shared restaurant called Healthy Bistro, and they both get a joint highest recommendation. I wish they were everywhere, instead of ff chains (that I do not patronize.

SO good. I had the eggplant special, but first I wanted to try something more adventurous. The spicy meatballs with marinara and sour cream (??) did not disappoint. The lentil soup... the (complimentary) baklava... salad, millet(?)... everything was superb.

Sorry to deduct for the atmosphere. I'm used to the country, I think. Actually, I'll put a star back, because the kitchen is all right in front of your face. They're not hiding.“

“Most welcoming people with delicious food. Couldn’t go wrong with anything on the menu. We tired this place to beat the crowds at Disney land and honestly had a much better and wholesome experience at this restaurant than anything we could have gotten at DL. Thanks for the food and experience. Would love to come here more often but unfortunately we are visiting from the east coast. Highly recommend!!!“

“If your looking for a juice bar better than any other juice bar,this is it.The absolute sweetest,smart,and family minded with the only intention of making you feel better than when you arrived,location.
Not to mention for those whom are God grounded,at Brothers juice,it's called brothers because they will be your fam.
And if any body disrespects it,Haymaker will find you lol.Garden Grove for life
GO ANGELS“

“Exelent servís the food is exelent“

“AMAZING Mediteranean food!! If we lived near here, we would dine at Georgie's often! The steak and chicken kebab as well as the shrimp were perfectly seasoned and cooked! As a delicious accent our family feasted on tasty rice, Mediterranean salad, cucumber yogurt salad, and grape leaf rolls. To top off a wonderful meal, we ordered their walnut baklava...WOW! The staff were kind and patient, very friendly. Don't miss out on this restaurant!“

“The food was delicious and well presented. Service: flawless. Good prices, especially for Newport Beach. The indoor seating looked nice, but we sat outside, which was comfortable but a little loud from the busy but not quite visible road 30 yards away. Plenty of parking.“

“A True Hidden Gem in Santa Ana!

GET THE WORKS IT IS SO BOMB!!

The Green Olive is easily one of the best-kept secrets in the city. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and made with care. Whether it’s your first time or you're a regular (like me!), the service makes you feel right at home. Every dish is packed with authentic flavors that keep me coming back. From the warm ambiance to the friendly staff, this place truly delivers a top-notch dining experience every time. If you find yourself in Santa Ana, don’t miss out on this gem – it’s a must-try!“

“Definitely the chicken. I like the choices of sides too. I have to try the rest. I hope we get one in our area, Cypress or Cerritos.“

“Alas, a local place with unique charm, expert staff and a creative menu. We will be back often.“

“Was there for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the food. Very tasty and just the right amount..and price, too!“

“The food was INCREDIBLE! Very large portions and fresh, healthy choices for all ages. We will definitely come here regularly after our first visit!“

“we are from Alaska so we maybe fresh fish snobs... but this was absolutely delish, fast, and priced great. highly recommend so glad we stumbled upon ot!“

“generous portions and very patient and kind staff! and the food is great too!“

“We ordered this takeout. I must say, even with a 15 minute drive home, the food was delicious. The food was very, very tasty and cooked to perfection. It was a little pricey but worth it.“

“Highly recommended Best service home style family restaurant“

“Bright, airy restaurant that is larger inside than appears from outside. Plenty of parking in the shopping center lot, although you may have to walk a bit when all of the eating places are crowded. Typical SoCal ordering set-up with menu board above the order station. Make your choices, pay, find a table, and wait for your order. You can get your self-serve drink and condiments while you're waiting. Service is generally good with some enthusiastic staff. Food is very good. We shared a chicken schwarma plate with hummus and pita. We added on sides of another hummus and pita. Note that hummus and pita count as 2 sides here. The hummus was good and generous. The pita was grilled and was that lovely fluffy Greek style pita. The schwarma was tender, tasty, juicy, and covered in drippings. I wasn't into spicy, so I got the OG garlic sauce. Deliciously subtle. Prices are reasonable for these days. I noticed another store closer to where we live. Good to know.“

“I love the Salmon bowl! I’m attracted to the Kids eat free Mon-Thursday. I like the kids play area. It’s inside or outside. I will be back for many terrific reasons!“

“we are from Alaska so we maybe fresh fish snobs... but this was absolutely delish, fast, and priced great. highly recommend so glad we stumbled upon ot!“

“This place is a hidden gem! The food is affordable and delicious with good portions. But what stood out the most was the staff, they’re very friendly. I accidentally ordered Tzatziki Salad when I meant Tabbouleh and they gave me a portion anyway. Just very kind family owned vibes here. Would definitely recommend!“

“Family run restaurant, very generous portions, and tasty food. We ordered the beef kebabs, beef shawarma, and gyro, we made the mistake of ordering additional rice... The portions are so big and there was so much rice we didn't need the additional rice but it was so tasty so we didn't mind it. Even with the current economy and the price going up everywhere, this is one of the more affordable restaurants to feed my family of four.“

“Great food! Great service! This is one of the best places for lunch in Irvine!“

“The food is delicious and the restaurant is simple and nice. Service is good.
They also offer a buffet for Iftar on weekdays during the holy month of Ramadan. However, we reached late on that day and hence will be going there again to try the buffet.

Vegetarian options: The appetizers have a lot of vegetarian options - Fatoush, Tabbouleh, Cheese Sambousik, Hummus, Falafel, breads.“

“Frankie was amazing. Locals get a discount.
Food was sooo good. Had the chicken shawarma wrap and the steak shawarma burger. The steak was tender and well marinated. The sauce was soo good. The chicken wrap was delightful. Amazing views of the pier and they have wine and beer. Will be back.“

“Fresh & Delicious !! I'm from out of town and picked the Right place ! 😃“

“So good 😊 5 stars definitely recommend“

“The BEST pita chips and hummus!“

“Very good kebab wraps ( falafel or beef/lamb with salad. The garlic aioli was pretty delicious and tasty too. Staff are friendly and helpful.“

“todo muy rico, excelente trato y no tuve que esperar tanto 😋“

“Very nice outdoor seating, great food, music. Nice place and close your o the surrounding neighborhoods!“

“Great food always served fresh. Highly recommended!“

“Healthy, delicious, affordable, nice, super clean, fast and excellent service! What else you can ask,.. well maybe close to my house. LOL.I live in Tustin, but hummus Republic it's a perfect place to hang out with friends and family. Everyone can get what they want.. My son loves the pita sandwich with Morrocan steak or lamb and beef, my daughter the lemon chicken, I love the bowls with those delicious and tasty hummus , basically everything there!“

“I never thought vegan food would be so yummy! I got the potato salad and the "favorite dish" of the super nice young man who owns the business. I would definitely recommend it!!!“

“Nice place, arabic environment, hookahs, mix grill, arabic tea and coffee, Barbican and some old Egyptian sodas. Capacious place with out door, in-tent, and indoor places. Staying as late as 2am!! People are friendly, good new administration.“

“Kim was a good server. My niece and I ordered the berry salad off the special menu (w/chicken) and it was really fresh and a generous amount. Chicken was a little dry. We also ordered the bruschetta pizza w/cauliflower crust off the special menu. My niece is gluten-sensitive. I was really surprised I could hardly tell the difference. The iced tea was fresh-brewed and really delicious. Creme brûlée for dessert. A win for a birthday lunch!“

“I had the pleasure of interacting with the owner of this restaurant who was so helpful in navigating the simple menu. The food was amazing. And he treated my friend and I to complimentary watermelon frescas. Next time I am in the area I will be having lunch here again!“

“What a gem of a restaurant, the quality is clear the second you see the food. The taste is fresh and the bowls are so colorful and nutritious. Great value for the generous portions also. Top not service- my go to restaurant for lunch! Also Rotisserie Chicken is great to pick up for dinner and take home to my family!“