49 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Laguna Beach

“Decent enough! The wraps are pretty good- wouldn’t say they’re the best in the world. Prices are the prices, and I’d say for Laguna it’s actually pretty reasonable! As with most things around this area, parking will be a pain but it’s not bad if you’re already walking around the beach. That’s just Laguna in general, though.“

“Stopped by GG’s Bistro for lunch on a Saturday and had the Sultan platter—a mix of kabobs that were perfectly cooked and full of flavor. We asked to replace the rice with salad, and they made the switch with no fuss, which we really appreciated.

Sitting outside on the patio was a great choice; the heaters kept it comfortable even with the cool ocean breeze.

The service was quick, and everything felt thoughtfully done. It’s a place that genuinely cares about the details, from the food to the experience. Would definitely come back.“

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

“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!“

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

“Exelent servís the food is exelent“

“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.“

“This is a super cozy place that attracts many big families. I personally only went with my SO, but there was space for both one and two party tables too. The beef schwarma plate was tasty and our host (owner?) was so kind. She noticed one of our drinks was delayed and that we were new, so she ordered us an appetizer as a welcome of sorts. Overall a great family restaurant that feels a bit older but in a cozy way.“

“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.“

“IM IN LOVE! Maybe a LUNAtic if you say ?This Luna Grill location is the best spot in OC area. The atmosphere is so great and delightful by how great of a service Shannie brings to the table with my Garlic Lemon Chicken plate. Shannie was SOOO helpful on making sure that no pita comes in contact with my food due to having a gluten allergy! Fun fact: did you know you can substitute pita with CARROTS?!? That’s amazing! Shannie and Luisa made my day with their bright smiles!“

“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!“

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

“Delicious food. The barg was very tender and they gave me a very generous portion. The staff was kind. The only complaint I have is that the bathroom wasn’t well kept and was dirty. I do recommend this place because the food is very good.“

“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.“

“Sliced chicken with Greek salad and chickpea medley comes with pita slices. Also ordered the sampler which came with hummus, fresh pita slices, couscous salad stuffed grape leaves. Tzatziki sauce is so good! Great food, so fresh delicious!!“

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

“wow. wow. wow. great food AND excellent service. went back for more it was so good!“

“Fesenjon so delicious, I almost forgot to get a picture! Maybe the most walnutty fesenjon I've had, it was on the sour side with just enough sweetness. We ordered to-go, but the small dining area would be pleasant for dining-in. The chicken was on point, tender, with no fake colors added like they do in some other places.“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Delicious food. PERIOD!!!“

“What a hidden gem! I was so surprise about the quality and taste of the food. Service is also amazing 2 people running the show and they are very kind to the guests. Place is also very clean. I highly recommend this place do those who like Mediterranean food. Much better than its competitor that over charge you for the same type of food but lower quality/taste“

“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!“

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

“I’ve been eating here forever and it’s consistently delicious! Somehow kept low prices isn’t effect by inflation¿ The woman helping today was wonderful and really helped us out. Amazing friendly service. Such a local gem <3.

Vegetarian options: Some

Dietary restrictions: Free

Parking: Lots“

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

“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*“

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

“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.“

“Everything was delicious!! Thanks for the great service Manuel Hernandez“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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“

“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“