25 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Laguna Niguel

“What a wonderful surprise stopping by here after the gym thinking I was going to get different options of Gyro and Rice and there were so many offerings that were very healthy and appetizing. I ordered the Zoodles with the Salmon protein option and it was delicious. It was also a nice surprise that they serve equally yummy breakfast options all day long. I have my close to home healthy go to option that does not compromise on taste and plenty of variety.“

“Lovely place for a date night or family. The food is so so good and hot and fresh.The ambience is perfect and the service is wonderful.The owners are always present. And I absolutely love the fried cod and lamb shank. Jewelled rice is a must“

“Eaten here a handful of times and always delicious and fresh! I usually get the steak plate, but I’ve also have tried the salmon plate as well, which was soo yummy! And the customer service is awesome esp the Lady behind the counter. Joanquinta? She’s so sweet and is always a pleasure!! This will be our go to!“

“I came in tonight around 9:00 pm, so an hour before they are closing. I ordered my usual bowl but they were out of one of the proteins I typically get. It wasn't a big deal to me, I just substituted it for something else. When I'm getting ready to check out the lady (who I found out was the manager) said my bowl was on the house because they were out of the protein I originally wanted. It was so nice of them to take care of my meal. They don't accept tips but I left something small for the other workers. I hope they got it. Thank you for the outstanding service!“

“The shrimp on fire was a very interesting show. Baby was intrigued. The gyro and trio player tastes great and our baby liked the rice in the gyro plate. And Kevin made sure we have a comfortable lunch! Ambiance is good. Like the blue theme color and choice of music.“

“The food was more than perfect. It was our first time trying Kabab Express, we were craving kabab and rice, and we so happy that we tried it.Everything was perfect, delicious and warm fresh bread.Customer service was great.If you are picky about the cleanliness, this is a place that you don’t need to worry about it.We will definitely come back.“

“Went here to meet a date only to find that Anthony Z. had already stolen my dates heart. Anthony made really good recommendations for what to order and was very friendly and personable. He complimented my dates facial hair and face and even gave us complimentary baclava. The food and ambiance was great. Don't think I'll be getting another date though because he left me for Anthony.“

“The chicken and Koobideh kabob plate. The proteins were tender and well seasoned. The side salad was so refreshing and crisp! Our server Jacob was so pleasant. He was helpful and kind. Overall, the UCI location has been my favorite!! Thanks Jacob! Somebody give this kid a raise!!“

“Convenient parking may be available in front of restaurant. There are only a handful of tables with seating for about 36 people. Always full so reservations are recommended.The service is friendly and efficient. They’re very keen to ensure you enjoy your stay and your meal. The hospitality is top notch and we enjoyed our lunch. Our first time here and we are bookmarking this place to come back.The food is delicious, generous portions and meats are wonderfully well seasoned and tender.The decor is pleasant and comfortable. The restaurant is clean and well maintained. Great dining experience!“

“Happened upon this place by chance while looking for vegetarian/vegan options and all I can say is that it did not disappoint at all!!! The food was so good! Every single dish that my husband and I tried ( he’s not vegetarian/vegan) was incredible, we had the dips with bread and veggies and I had the fried eggplant and the falafel while hubby had the beef kebabs and we ended with coffee and sticky toffee pudding (yum) we now have a new place to go for future lunches and dinners. It was THAT GOOD! Service was great, our waiter was Knowledgeable and attentive.. we really enjoyed it ( can’t you tell ha) and will be returning soon!“

“My husband and I came here for lunch. We had been coming here for years before the pandemic. It was our first time back since 2019 and while some things changed the food is still delicious! Bertha helped us take our order. She was very friendly and kind. We ordered a chicken plate with salad, rice and sauces. I didn’t realize that the sauces now come on top of the chicken. Since I ordered a spicy sauce my husband, unfortunately, couldn’t eat it. I spoke to Jacob and he was very understanding and offered us an entirely new plate. He even brought out warm freshly made pita bread. Needless to say, we really enjoyed our lunch. The quality of food, outstanding service and attention to detail for their customers goes above and beyond! We will definitely be coming back soon!“

“This is one of the better Luna Grill locations I have visited throughout Orange County. It is always clean, the staff is friendly, and the quality of the food is consistently fresh and delicious. Whenever we are craving Luna Grill, this is the location we choose to dine at.“

“I ordered on Grubhub last night. Received a call about 30 minutes after placing my order from the restaurant that my order was ready, but the Grubhub driver caused such a scene in the restaurant that they had to ban him from ever returning. Grubhub was unable to find another driver, so the manager personally drove my food to me. Thank you for going above and beyond!“

“My 90 year old mother in law is a very picky eater and had a sudden craving for lamb. Thanks to Yelp it brought us to Andalusia. We were greeted by Chief/Owner-Mark, who was very friendly and accommodating. Our waitress-Dee was very attentive. We started off with the Hummus and Mark's specialty carrot purée, which was absolutely delicious. It was great to watch my mother in law devour her lamb. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant felt like home.“

“This place is great. It's close to my office so I come pretty regularly for lunch. All the food is good, but I especially like the falafel, they make it fresh. The woman helping me at the checkout (didn't get her name) was especially friendly and helpful. My only criticism is there is a rewards system tied to my phone number, but I don't know how to redeem points. I've been going here for several years so probably have some points to redeem, but don't know how to check. Any help on this is appreciated!“

“I was happy with the service and the quality of food. I only had the new Modern Greek Salad so I can't judge the rest of the menu, but the salad was delicious and seemed really fresh. The workers here were happy to help me and served me with a smile. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. The best salad in the center!“

“GG’s Bistro is a rare find: excellent food in a tourist town. I went today and loved it! If you’re willing to walk just a block up from the tourist traps, GG’s offers a clean and spacious new outdoor patio, as well as a nicely decorated indoor dining room. Service is very pleasant. They offered me a taste of Turkish Raki, and gave me good advice over all.I recommend the Meze Platter. And I loved the blackened salmon sandwich, which I ordered today for lunch.Parking: There is ample parking in the paid public parking lot behind the establishment.“

“Somehow our on-line reservation didn't go thru, but the restaurant went over & above to accommodate us, even an additional hummus appetizer. The staff & manager were outstanding. The food was excellent. Even on a VERY busy Saturday night, everything was wonderful. My only complaint was that it noisy. We will definitely go back again.“

“My favorite gyro in south Orange County. Not too greasy or over-seasoned at all. Highly recommend the Baba-Ghanouj with the Arabic bread as an appetizer. Staff are very friendly and know their menu well. Hope this place continues to do well.“

“Went here for the first time today because I was in the area, and I was really happy with the food. The chicken bowl was delicious and reasonably priced! I would come back here in a heart beat and would love to try some other things on the menu. Appreciate that the business is health conscious too!“

“Food was excellent as was the service. My only complaint was the shade that they had to block the sun was woefully insufficient. Even though I was sitting at an inside table, we had to move our chairs to one side of our table to avoid the glaring sun.“

“This is my go-to place for dinner! Kevin is excellent and so helpful. I’m a vegan, and it’s so hard to find accommodations, and he informed me about some delicious suggestions. Whenever I go in, he is happy to help me and anyone who steps inside. We need more employees like Kevin.“

“We've eaten here twice now, and it is such a hidden gem! The lentil soup was great, as well as all the chicken kabobs we have tried. Their rice is really good as well. The food is fresh and flavorful. It was nice to see on their website that they cook with olive oil. I also appreciate that they don't pack their hot food in plastic. This will be part of our regular rotation!“

“I was at this place and didn’t have mybcard with me to take out the cash. Since they didn’t have apple pay the guy gave me the food for free and insisted I take a drink too (which I didn’t even order). Truly touched by the gesture, food was great, the love unmatched.“