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!“

“Absolutely fantastic experience at Pinafini! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The staff were welcoming, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a great meal. Every dish exceeded expectations, and I can't wait to come back. Highly recommend—5 stars all the way!“

“Great food Great atmosphere“

“Yumi really made experience 5 stars. We chose to sit outside as the weather was really nice but it was a bit sunny which I didn’t mind. Yumi noticed the sun in my eyes and went out of her way to rearrange the large heaters/lights to cover my face from the sun. Even though she was super sweet and helpful the entire time, that gesture really made a huge difference for me. She’s truly a gem and a game changer in terms of elevating the customer’s experience. The view was breathtaking but I’ll definitely be back because of Yumi 🙌🏻“

“Authentic Italian cuisine at its finest! The pasta dishes are homemade and divine. The service is top-notch and the staff is friendly. Can't wait to go back!“

“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!“

“Danielle at Luna Grill is absolutely wonderful. She’s always so professional and genuinely kind — my daughter lights up every time we go in because Danielle makes her feel special. She even gives extra tzatziki sauce, which is my daughter’s favorite. It’s the little things like that make a place feel special. Food is delicious as well.“

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

“Is an excellent restaurant what I liked the most about it is the food is organic super tasty. Service is amazing. Very friendly inviting family environment such a rare restaurant to find in Orange County where you actually can taste a true Turkish food I love it..“

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

“We’ve been to Bravo Avo on Valentine’s Day (well, evening actually 😉) and it was exactly what we needed: a cozy place, with live violin music, great service (thank you Cristina for helping us, thank you Ljuba for the dessert suggestion) and tasty food (my salmon was 🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠). The overall experience was amazing, I highly recommend this place!“

“We used Kebab Craft to cater my wife’s surprise birthday party and couldn’t have been happier with the food. We had 50 guests and did the 3 the protein option with the chicken, gyro, and grilled veggies. Everything arrived fresh and tasted amazing. The amount of food was more than ample and nobody left hungry. I was repeatedly asked where the food came from because people were so impressed with how good everything was. I’ve never been to the actual restaurant, so I can’t speak to that, but I can’t imagine anything but high marks there too. I certainly wouldn’t hesitate using them for your Mediterranean catering needs.“

“Very delicious food best service and nice mandi“

“Food was really great, flavorful, decently priced, accommodations were decently comfortable and clean, and the owner was attentive and really cares about his customers. There’s a lot of Mediterranean food that is good here in Lake Forest, but for a medium fast speed spot, this is one I would visit again.“

“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.“

“Exelent servís the food is exelent“

“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 love this place!! I just recently moved to the area and when I saw they were putting in a kabob place I was super excited especially because it's so close to my house. When it opened it didn't disappoint. Everyone who works there was super attentive and very informative. They answered all my questions and didn't rush me. The food was also great! Totally recommend to check out.“

“I love Greek/Mediterranean food. This was the best I've had at a sit down restaurant. The chicken shish kebab rivaled a homemade skewer grilled over charcoal - it was absolutely delicious! I want the garlic sauce that came with it in a bottle. The restaurant had a limited number of menus and I came alone, so I had to wait for someone else at another table to finish with theirs, the food took a little long to come out, and the baseboards in the dining area are a bit dirty. Bathroom was clean and everyone was very kind. Would definitely go back!“

“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 had a wonderful experience with the manager Jessica. I was sadly disappointed that cava has changed their chicken recipe to be more spicy, she went above and beyond to make my meal right and I am so grateful. Will come back thanks to her. Thank you! Unfortunately at the end of the day this location does need to good cleaning at the tables.“

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

“If you’re looking for outstanding catering for small or large parties, Kabab Grill in Lake Forest is the place to go! Mr. Mike has done an amazing job creating a restaurant with exceptional food quality, delicious desserts, and professional, friendly customer service.

Everything is fresh, flavorful, and consistently excellent. I highly recommend Kabab Grill for both everyday dining and any special event. Thank you, Mr. Mike, for bringing such a wonderful restaurant to Lake Forest!“

“I went in today and Izzy helped me out with my bowl, she was very patient and understanding as it was my first time back in a while. Overall the staff was super friendly, the store was very clean and the portions are great! Will be coming back again soon!“

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

“If you’re looking for authentic Mediterranean food, **Heaven on a Fork** is an absolute must- visit. Every single dish we’ve tried has been fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients, and everything is seasoned perfectly.

From the appetizers to the main courses, this restaurant never disappoints. The portions are generous, the service is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere makes you want to stay and enjoy every bite.

It’s rare to find a place where every dish is consistently outstanding, but Heaven on a Fork delivers every time. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves Mediterranean cuisine.You won’t be disappointed!“

“This particular spot has been consistently putting out some seriously good food. The kebabs are packed with flavor, the meat is tender and well-seasoned, and everything tastes fresh and properly prepared. The rice and sides are just as good, and the portions are generous enough that you definitely won’t leave hungry.

I’ve eaten here several times and the food has been on point every time. That kind of consistency is what keeps me coming back. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or sitting down for a full meal, they give you plenty of food and plenty of flavor for your money.

The staff here are friendly, the place is clean, and the whole experience is just easy and enjoyable. But the food is definitely the star of the show. If you’re in the mood for a hearty, flavorful meal, this particular location is worth stopping by. They’ll treat you right and feed you even better.“

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

“Excellent Little Restaurant in Newport Beach. I had the Ground Beef and Ground Chicken Kabob. Was Awesome. Their Garlic Sauce they served with my meal was really good. The folks in here were super friendly. Thank you for a great experience and meal.“

“Absolutely amazing German-style Döner!
This place is a hidden gem — finally, real Döner in the U.S. The meat is perfectly seasoned, the bread is just right, and the sauces taste authentic. Generous portions and super fair prices make it even better. Tastes just like back home in Germany. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

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

“Came across this restaurant somehow. So I have decided to give it a try. It’s a small, cozy restaurant. Surprisingly food was good, and the restaurant very generous with the bottomless mimosa on a Sunday brunch. The champagne pour into the glass till it’s almost full. Leave only a little bit room to add the juice of your choice which was pineapple, guava, orange juice I forgot 1 more with just $19.99. It’s so cheap compare to other restaurants that offer bottomless mimosa starting at least $22 and up. Our server Gustavo was very nice, very attentive. There’s some parking in front and there are some in the back. I was there at 12pm so I found it ok. Not difficult at all. Not sure about dinner time. They do offer dinner menu as well on a Sunday brunch if you are interested you can ask for both menu to decide. For us, we ordered everything on dinner menu. lol.“

“Just popped in and ate here for the first time tonight. I ordered the shawarma chicken bowl. It was soooo good!!! Like hands down! So good 😊“

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

“We had a wonderful experience at this amazing Greek restaurant! The food was delicious, from the fresh salad, hummus and tzatziki to the grilled meats, steak, shrimp, and rice. Everything was excellent!

The waiters and restaurant management were incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful. We felt very welcome and truly enjoyed our visit.

Highly recommended for anyone visiting Los Angeles! We would definitely come back again. A great place with fantastic food and wonderful hospitality!“

“Great service and reasonable prices“

“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*“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“The food is the best thing that happened to Irvine. It is fresh, crisp, clean eating. Thank you and keep it up!“

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

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

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

“I had an outstanding experience at DonerG, where they beautifully blend the authentic flavors of Turkish cuisine with vibrant Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences. I opted for the Original Fladenbrot sandwich with beef, and added chicken as well. Both meats were incredibly well-seasoned, tender, and bursting with flavor. You can truly appreciate the freshness and quality of the ingredients in every bite. The ambiance of the restaurant was welcoming and warm, making it an ideal spot whether you're grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a meal with a larger group. Special mention to Eduardo and Saadi, who were attentive and provided excellent service, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. I’ll definitely be returning for another delicious meal!“

“This restaurant is absolutely phenomenal. The atmosphere is warm and friendly which is evident from all interactions with every staff member. The food and service are excellent in every sense of the word. The bread and baklava were made fresh! The Turkish Delights were phenomenal. The owner and staff went to great lengths to make us feel comfortable and welcome, explaining the menu items in detail. We are so excited to have come across this gem!!! It is the type of culinary and cultural experience that my husband and I treasure. We will be coming again soon, both with and without friends! We can’t wait to try some of the items on the patio grill. :)“

“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! 👍👍“

“Amazing food and the staff were so incredibly nice! I keep telling everyone about it. I’m coming BACK.“

“Do yourself a favor and try this place out if you haven't already. The food is sooooo good. Fresh every time and the best part the prices are great! Amazing food for and amazing price. The people are super nice. This place is a hidden gem in Costa Mesa. I come here for breakfast mostly but they have a great burger for lunch and don't get me started on their coffee. Everything I've had here hits. You will be happy you came here.“