50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Laguna Hills

“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 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“

“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.“

“We had my mom’s 50th birthday party here and it was spectacular! Rod and his staff worked very well with us, answering all of our questions and tailoring to our requests. They did everything we asked for and made my mom’s night so special. If you have a big event, I definitely would recommend this place! Thank you again Rod and team for making my mom’s important night so special!!!“

“oh try the Salmon is so delicious and juicy“

“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“

“customer service definitely recommend it“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“I might as well own stock in this business with how frequently my wife and I return... The wraps are so huge my wife and I split one and it's still a ton of food.

It's 10/10 every time. Favorite place especially for the price.“

“Great healthy food! Service was great.“

“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!“

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

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

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

“The food quality here is outstanding! While the pricing is on the higher side, the generous portions and food quality make it well worth it. Easily some of the best Mediterranean food we’ve had in Orange County. We’ll definitely be ordering again!“

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

“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 love the food and I highly recommend“

“Great tasting food. I enjoy the kabobs great quality.“

“wonderful food - never had a bad meal here. Their lentil soup is fantastic.“

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

“Great food Great atmosphere“

“My go-to spot for when I’m craving some chicken and rice! Portions are great compared to Chipotle, and I love the variety of flavors you get from all the toppings. The staff is super nice too, Natalee hooked me up with some pita chips to enjoy with my food!! The lines can get long at times, but you can order ahead with the app too.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Really good love the place“

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

“Best food I’ve had in a long time!!“

“Delicious! Loved your vegan plate and mint lemonade! We’ll be back.“

“One of the best newer restaurants in South OC. The restaurant is very pretty, ambiance is great, and the food is very good and also healthy (but still tasty). It's like a California take on middle eastern food. The salmon bowl is great, though the lentil rice flavor has evolved over time and seems a bit less flavorful than early days. Still a great restaurant that is a regular spot for me.“

“Caspian Mediterranean Kitchen is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. Previously located in Irvine Orange County, it has been relocated to Foot Hill Ranch less than a year ago. When I visited this new location for the first time, I was completely surprised by the incredibly pleasant ambiance. I ordered two dishes, one was Baghala Polo with lamb, and the other was chicken kebab with rice. I must say, they were among the most delicious Baghala Polo and chicken kebabs I have ever tasted. The staff was all kind and professional. Our server, Ali, was very courteous and skillfully served us. The restaurant was managed by a beautiful girl named Doryaneh, who provided us with a tour of the new establishment and graciously answered any questions we had." Although Caspian Mediterranean Kitchen distance from our home was a bit far, it was truly worth the journey, and I will definitely go there again with friends. Additionally, as I am planning to host a large party in the coming weeks, I have also placed a catering order with them. If you intend to have Mediterranean food, especially Persian cuisine, make sure to visit here; you won't be disappointed.“

“We had a great lunch here! Their menu is extensive (lots of sandwiches/soups/salads and a full breakfast menu served all day) and they make their salad dressings in-house. We were here for a pretty late lunch and sat outside but service was great. Hope to come back for breakfast sometime!“

“I eat here often the food is healthy and tastes great and the service is fast and friendly“

“Wonderful experience. Spectacular food. Amazing one time service. Friendly people. Boyfriend Joshua Ream took me here, the place is amazing. Their desserts are to die for.“

“they go out there way to deliver a beautiful curry, Rice nan, onion bahgee everything beautiful as always..10 out of 10 for everything...Col Carno“

“I found this place on a whim and I'm glad I did. I got the lamp rack "kabob".This was a plate of lamb chops and I got hummus and salad for my sides. Yum! Everything was so well seasoned and the proportions were great. I will definitely be going back and I absolutely recommend.The people there were really nice.“