50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Laguna Beach

“Literally a hole-in-the-wall, but with GREAT Mediterranean food. Limited seating with an ocean breeze. Pricey, but worth it!

Parking: Don't drive to this place. Make your plans to enjoy Laguna Beach on foot, parking in one of the paid garages, and walk to this place. It's worth it!“

“Great food Great atmosphere“

“Always like coming here for a quick, fresh lunch while I’m working on UCI campus. I especially like the salads - falafel on a Mediterranean salad is delicious. Very friendly staff!“

“friendly fast service awesome selection of foods. Very good food it's fresh and delicious“

“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.“

“Exelent servís the food is exelent“

“Great food at a great price. Love the garlic potatoes appetizer. Then enjoyed the lamb shank with mashed potatoes. Had the baklava to go. I felt the restaurant had a Midwest supper club feel. Wait staff were knowledgeable and took excellent care of us. Will go back next time I’m in the area.“

“I highly recommend that you stop to eat here whenever you can. Amazing five star food. Staff is amazing, welcoming and friendly and helpful. Amazingly clean restaurant too. You will not be disappointed unless you pass them by and don't stop in.“

“I always feel welcome at Luna Grill! The staff is incredibly accommodating, and Danielle, in particular, always goes above and beyond to help me and my family. She’s always cheerful, kind, and provides excellent service with a smile. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and delicious, making it one of our favorite places to eat. My family and I truly appreciate the warm hospitality and outstanding food. Highly recommend!“

“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!“

“I love coming to this location. My go to meal is the chicken and koobideh plate. Every time I order it it taste so good and fresh. Their service is great, they have a good attitude and the food is always ready pretty fast.“

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

“I Loved The Chicken Very Tasty & Yummy I Wish They Had More Locations Here In California“

“My dinner was excellent and the waitress’ service was outstanding“

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

“Love this place. We’ve been eating many times with my wife. What makes this restaurant unique is surely the dedication and love with which every meal is cooked. Carmen & Aurelian are great hosts and make you feel comfortable and taken care of. We will surely come back and bring friends and family. When you miss the flavors and taste of Mediterranean cuisine, Bravo Avo is the way to go! Tip: ask for the Saganaki and see Aurelian himself light it up in front of you at the sound of Opa!!!!!“

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

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

“Buen servicio de Alex 👍🏼 y la comida muy rica“

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

“We love this place!!!!!!!! Friendliest most appreciative staff, best food, authentic and delicious, and the portions are very generous!! Super kind owners as well. They’ll help you carry your order out to your car even!! They truly love what they do and want to share their gifts of authentic Med food with everyone. It’s our favorite!!“

“I love the food and I highly recommend“

“I’m so happy to find this place. They have variety of foods available until after midnight! I ordered the chicken kebob and it was delicious, fresh and healthy. Everything was clean and great people working there. I will definitely go back and I would recommend this place to anyone.“

“I have to say, it was an exceptional experience. The kababs were absolutely delicious — perfectly seasoned, tender, and grilled to perfection. Every bite was a burst of flavor. Beyond the food, the service was outstanding. The staff were incredibly attentive, always making sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. It’s rare to find a place where both the food and service are top-notch, but this restaurant truly nailed both. I highly recommend it to anyone craving authentic Persian cuisine“

“This is the find of the decade! Virtually hidden on a tiny street adjacent to the Coast Highway, the eclectic, artistic interior is as welcoming as the attentive and super friendly staff. Indoor and outdoor dining options, comfy furniture, a hip buzzy adjacent bar lets you know immediately you are in for a uniquely Newport Beach experience that you won’t want to leave. But all of this is nothing compared to the cuisine. The wide variety of ostensibly Middle Eastern menu items are comprehensive to meet virtually any dietary needs from vegan to Ketovore, but the competency across the board is astounding!! Lentil soup, yellow veggie curry, kabob, steak Diane - everything shines on its own merit. I planned to have one of the divine sounding desserts but alas, the portions were so generous that we had to take a rain check. Here’s hoping for a downpour!“

“Better than Halal Guys. Yeah I said it. Go taste for yourselves.“

“Me encanta panini a mi familia y a mi por su puesto. Muy rico todo.“

“Great Greek salads. Get the Chicken and fried pitas.“

“Fast, efficient service with 2 meat options within chicken besides others. The pomegranate chicken is our favorite. You can mix and match the options including pita or bowls or rice. Plenty of sides and flavors. We like their spices. Staff is very friendly. Every order comes with a side of lentil soup at no cost. Good options of falafel and pita bites for kids. Good place for lunch. All options halal.“

“Healthy food that is actually very tasty! It is clean and the service friendly and professional.“

“Al Fresco Dining at Aveo Table + Bar located at the Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. Loved the 7 Curry Pancake and Local Fisherman's Halibut. They need to bring those Apple Fritter donuts on the menu!“

“Reliable, healthy, fast, and tasty: I love getting dinner from CAVA because my whole family can get something of what they want without me worrying about getting junk food. It’s ready quickly and this combination is magic sauce for my kids who are often part of the hangry under 10 year old crowd.“

“Nick the owner is a great guy and the staff are super friendly and nice. Food portions were big and fresh. Thanks again for everything coming back everytime we go back to Cali! 👍👍“

“I Loved The Chicken Very Tasty & Yummy I Wish They Had More Locations Here In California“

“This is where I eat sonetines. This is very delicious food. The drinks is all you can drink just buy one drink. People are very friendly. The workers may be very kind most nice happy people in world. Food is good. We eat at restaurant. We sometimes can take the food to take our at home. You should try it. This is in Irvine California.
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“Really love this restaurant! Last night was our second visit and every dish was excellent! The outstanding quality of the ingredients stands out in all of the preparations! We started with a peaches/burrata salad and it did not disappoint! Flavorful peaches, high quality burrata and beautiful greens! We had the mushroom risotto for the second time and...perfectly cooked and deep mushroom flavor! The tagliata was also perfectly cooked - al dente pasta in a rich and delicious sauce. And, the branzino (again second time) was over the top fabulous! Honestly a dish Lemon & Thyme does EXTREMELY well! The ambiance is absolutely lovely! Warm and comfortable and the service and staff could not be better! If you haven't been to Lemon & Thyme make a res and go! You won't be disappointed!

Dietary restrictions: Plenty of gluten free options!“

“Wow wow wow, my first time here, I had beef Soltani, it was the best Soltani i ever had, brave owner and staff“

“I really really wanted to give it five stars. I loved the vibe and most importantly how fresh the seafood was. The way the food was prepared shows that they take pride in doing their job. Our order had octopus and shrimp ceviche, which was full of juicy pieces of each generously served. We also asked if they served chips and guacamole, not on the menu but they happily and quickly made it and served with blue corn chips. For entree, my husband got Baja fish taco and I had spicy octopus and shrimp taco. The tacos were so well stuffed it was impossible to pick them up to eat. Our cup runneth over! LOL trust me, you don't need to order more than one taco. The portions are so generous, and the seafood is fresh and high quality. Service was friendly and speedy. Great people, great little business, I truly recommend everyone go support them. The only thing I take points off is the Baja fish taco was flavorless according to my husband. I didn't try it, but he really didn't like it. My food was excellent minus being over seasoned with salt and proportion of tortilla to meat. But all in all, good restaurant, should try.“

“Best Tacos in Town! Love this place for tacos and burritos!“

“Such a fun, colorful place to eat with many vegan options. We tried the Zesty and Earth Bowls. They substitute hummus for Tzatziki. Super fresh food, enjoyable atmosphere. Definitely going back. They promote Christianity on their signage and when I asked the server - says they are non denomination. Make sure to look at their website for the beautiful food pictures.“

“oh try the Salmon is so delicious and juicy“

“Don’t like the fact they raised the prices, but the food is still the bomb though!“

“Small place cooking Mediterranean food which was both affordable and quite good in taste. Kind of fast food restaurant that you are pleased to discover.I personally recommend this pace.Quality of ingredients: 4*Taste: 5*Ambiance: 4*Service: 4*Price/quality ratio: 5*“

“Food at this location is so dang good! I went in on Saturday the 9th of April around 3pm and I was amazed. I got the half chicken and half falafel pita and it was really good. My wife got a bowl with falafel as well and both of us were amazed at how fresh everything was. The cook made us fresh falafel and was very nice to us. The chicken was so good next time I am getting double chicken and falafel! My wife said the rice was very well made and that she enjoyed her bowl. Cava for the win!“

“It was my first time here, and the food is delicious. Love the simple & quaint decor. Definitely will be back!“

“Okay, if you’re looking for a spot with a gorgeous ambiance and amazing food, you have to check out Bei!! Truly feels like you’re stepping right into Lebanon because everything is so authentic. Highly recommend the cold mezze dishes like fresh hummus and baba ghanoush that are just SO GOOD and fresh, and then the hot plates like kibbeh and sambusik that are perfect for sharing (great portion sizes here).

For entrees: the grilled meats. They do kofta, lamb chops, ribeye, chicken… every single bite is packed with flavor/perfectly cooked!! That kofta though!!

But back to the ambiance: you sit inside a glass-enclosed patio that’s super cool and gives off this chic, cozy vibe. Perfect for date night or with friends or just anytime you want to feel a little fancy without breaking the bank. Cannot WAIT to come back to Bei!!!“

“Anybody near hoag Newport needs to go here. We started with the combination plate and the samosas, marinated olives and baba ganoush were the standouts of the plate. The dolmas were served warm and were cooked very well. I really like my beef koobideh kebab as it was so juicy and tender it fell apart. The interesting one was the Iskender kebab. The sauce was very fresh. Excited to go back“

“Wonderful welcoming and friendly environment, excellent and authentic Turkish food, and they take the time to answer any questions. Highly recommended!“

“We ordered breakfast burritos and a loaded bagel & all was great. The lady at the front desk had forgotten about my chai latte order and felt bad so she also gave us a free brownie that was delicious. I liked that there was indoor & outdoor seating areas.

Kid-friendliness: Kids & pets welcomed on patio“