50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in San Diego

“Excellent service great food always a pleasure to dine here“

“excelente servicio y súper ricos los platillos“

“Hey I just want to say the Luna grill down in Carmel valley was amazing and I want to give a special thank you to Athena for helping me out with my order she was polite and made sure i got everything I needed I recommend anyone that loves Mediterranean food check out this location 2 thumbs up will be back“

“excelente servicio y súper ricos los platillos“

“Literally the best. Food is amazing, healthy and comforting. Restaurant is clean and has adorable decorations. We even watched the World Cup. Best of all, no matter who you are, you’re welcomed with a smile and treated like family. It’s my second time here and we will be back!!!“

“Great place! Lots of options“

“Great place, great food, service is excellent, everybody is having a good time and it shows, this place is a must in SD, whether you go as a couple or with friends, definitely recommended!!!“

“Best chicken Kabobs, the beef Kabobs were good too, the salad is one of favorites!!“

“Food was good. However, the cashiers were busy cleaning up for the night vs taking care of customers. It wasn’t late, either. It was around 7:30 or 7:45 on a Sunday. The cleaners they use are very strong. Very pinesol or something like that. Glad I got food to go because I wouldn’t want to have smelled the cleaners during dinner. Dining room had zero vibe.“

“Just tried the falafel sandwich from Falafel California and it did not disappoint! The bread was perfectly grilled and crispy with a nice toasted flavor, wrapped tight and packed with flavor. It came with three different sauces (garlic, spicy red, and a mild white sauce) — each one added something different and paired really well with the sandwich.

Everything was neat and well packaged too. Great quality for the price. Will definitely be ordering again and highly recommend it to anyone in the area.“

“What a great experience. I love Luna gril and this location is the best. Thank you to Mike and his team for the wonderful service and the food quick and ready. I don’t like showing up close to closing but I was desperate for some food and asked if it was too late to order and my order was still taken and I was treated very well. Much appreciation!!“

“I recommend you bring back lamb on the menu.“

“Excellent food and service!“

“Came in for a quick beer, ended up staying and hanging out. Great beer selection in tap and great atmosphere and decor. The Mediterranean street food smelled so delicious and looked fantastic! Will definitely be returning everytime we visit San Diego.“

“A friend told me about this place. I didn't even know about it. So glad I do now. The food was outstanding. The deviled eggs, watermelon, salad, hummus, and pita, artichokes and falafel were amazingly good. We then ordered the Bronzino and the saffron chicken, which were outstanding as well. The drinks were fun.Garrett, our server was awesome.“

“Today the food was amazing. We had some Shawarma and we had some of their salad, which was original Palestinian. This place was so good me and my friend Adnan loved it. We got the lemon mint drink and it felt like we were back home in the Middle East. This is the best Mediterranean food I’ve had in San Diego.“

“Hey I just want to say the Luna grill down in Carmel valley was amazing and I want to give a special thank you to Athena for helping me out with my order she was polite and made sure i got everything I needed I recommend anyone that loves Mediterranean food check out this location 2 thumbs up will be back“

“Believe them when they say they offer large portions! Every salad option and specialty plate is easily shareable and very fresh and delicious. We dined in and took home considerably more than ate during our visit. Looking forward to trying other menu items and having leftovers for days!“

“love the food I'm from Chicago and omg“

“Delicious and great service! Thank you pita 22“

“We were wandering around the Gaslamp looking for a new restaurant to try. We luckily went into Mimosa. What a lovely dinning experience. We had the dinner for two. This gave us the chance to try most of their specialties .It was really impressive that each entree had its own unique flavor. The service was excellent and very friendly. The restaurant filled up quickly and so I guess we'll get a reservation next time.“

“My plate was just delicious, nice people, small place felt “at home” 😊“

“This was our first time trying Somali food, and it definitely won’t be our last! We asked the staff what they recommended, and every suggestion was excellent.

The whole fried fish was perfectly crispy with amazing flavor, the halal buffalo fries were spicy and delicious, and the sambusas were some of the best we’ve had. We also tried a drink we’d never had before that tasted like a mix between Dr Pepper and grape soda, and it was surprisingly refreshing!

The service was friendly and welcoming, and they made our first experience with Somali cuisine a great one. My husband enjoyed it so much that he already said he’ll be stopping by for lunch whenever he’s working in San Diego.

Thank you, Bisbas, for such a wonderful meal. We look forward to coming back and trying even more of the menu. Highly recommend if you’re looking to try something new and incredibly flavorful!“

“The food was great! The restaurant seems to always get packed during the lunch rush and I can see why! Healthy options for everyone! Alex was super helpful in explaining all the items so as to help me create my bowl. THANK YOU GUYS FOR THE GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE!“

“The BEST BURGER EVER! The food is amazing. Anyone that wants a healthier diet but doesn't want to cut out the great tasting foods. Anytime you are in Vegas or San Diego, you must visit them“

“Delicious and can have healthy and/or indulgent selections“

“We enjoyed another fabulous meal and fantastic service at Yanni's Bar and Grill. Omar, thank you for your awesome smile and wine recommendation. If you have never been here you really must go and if you have been, go again soon.“

“We not only regularly eat here but often order catering. They are so incredibly lovely, the order is always on time and when you do order catering each item is in its own container, with labels. It is an excellent choice for multiple dietary restrictions your group may have to pick and choose what works best for everyone. Eat here! Order catering here!“

“Best food, best service!!“

“The grilled chicken in any menu item. The chicken wrap is to kill for, according to my better half. The simple rice with grilled chicken kabob is my go-to. At least once a week.“

“Best chicken shawarma wrap I’ve ever had in my life, and the nicest people serving too! Definitely should try this food truck if you are downtown!“

“Such a wonderful vegan oasis in the San Fernando Valley! As locals know vegan offerings in the valley are limited compared with the rest of the city. I am so happy that I found this place I will be coming here often! Great food and atmosphere all around!“

“We have ordered Kebabs before here, we recently ordered a meal kit that was all rice and hardly any meat, I mean it was a joke, its a $30 meal. I messaged them because we have ordered several times before and thought maybe they would try to make it right but they never replied. This was 2 weeks ago. We will never buy food here again! The servings are very small and there are tons of other places to eat or order take out around here if they want to be jerks about it! The food is average really, we order out frequently so as not to have to cook and live in the area. We got about $1 worth of rice and lettuce for a $30 meal plate, what a joke!“

“Great spot for a solid restaurant. I had an excellent gyro like the addition of a slight garlic taste and pickled taziki. French fries were not those typical double friend fries you find in calico Rina which I do not like at all but thin, hot and perfectly cooked. This is a GREAT option for this type of food at good prices“

“Great young generation owners are totally revamping this restaurant and making it best-in-class. I love the food, the presentation, the vibe and everything these young brothers are doing to make this restaurant a top-of-the-line Lebanese restaurant.“

“Amazing food, great experience wonderful staff. The food here is amazing. The lamb and mussels were absolutely fantastic. Perfectly cooked. Well worth the cost for my date and I. Small place but th food makes up for it in spades. This place is a little unknown gem. Great parking near by and wonderful menu options at this price point.“

“i absolutely fell in love! i was a first time customer and received such a welcoming experience. everyone was so friendly and helpful and not to mention, the food was amazing! i got the chicken shawarma fries and it was seriously the best fries i have ever had in my whole life! we even received recommendations for the next time we come back, which we most definitely will! 10/10 recommend!“

“I accidentally placed the take out order at their Rancho Bernardo location but meant to do it at Carmel Mountain Rd. location. On realizing the error when I reached to pickup my order, they went out of the way to prepare my order so I didn't have to drive to Rancho Bernardo. And of course the food was delicious but the customer service was the best!“

“The yummy tasty food is amazing 😉“

“My husband and I had an amazing experience at Mama's Mediterranean Kitchen. The food and music instantly transported us back to Lebanon. Every dish impressed us with its incredible flavors and perfect textures. Authentic, delicious, and full of heart. We'll definitely be back! 😌✨🤍“

“Great food and wonderfully pleasant staff.“

“Found this place randomly on Google Maps, and I was not disappointed! Service was amazing, and I loved how they sent texts on when to come and it was so easy to order. Even though there is no seating, the service was impeccable. We were greeted by a nice person who served us our food, and it is clear they cooked this with care. Only thing I will say is that I wish Pita bread came with the family meal, but it didn’t bother me enough to impact the quality/review. 🫰💯“

“Thank you for being able to accommodate a large order so quickly! They were able to also deliver at a time I was unable to choose through online. The food tastes great and all of the staff are amazing from the moment it arrived to our office. Thank you!!“

“The food was great! The restaurant seems to always get packed during the lunch rush and I can see why! Healthy options for everyone! Alex was super helpful in explaining all the items so as to help me create my bowl. THANK YOU GUYS FOR THE GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE!“

“Great experience. 5 years ago I stopped there for a meal and talked to the owner. What an artist and poet! Good food, too!“

“dine in is terrible on summer days...so hot.. sweaty..food is ok..“

“I love this spot. I bring friends here and then they love this spot. Great food, great service, nice, clean restaurant.“

“Friendly great place to fuel up!!“

“Amazing food! Thank you 😊“

“The best chicken shawarma I have tried in San Diego 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 very friendly staff in person and over the phone 📱 the rice is really good too and the sandwiches 😋!!!“