50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in San Diego

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

“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“

“Absolutely soulful food!! This place is a gem!!
HIGHLY RECOMMNDED place for authentic Lebanese food.
The passion about food in chef George Salameh has been the most attractive aspect for me!

Finally, I had twice of Chef's No.1 Dessert!!

Beware!! He is Rumi in cooking!! 🩷🩷“

“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!!!“

“excelente servicio y súper ricos los platillos“

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

“excelente servicio y súper ricos los platillos“

“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.“

“I had such a great experience at Falafel California! I ordered the California Falafel wrap and it was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly put together. You can really taste the quality in every bite.

What made it even better was the owner, Zina. Her passion for what she does really shines through, not just in the food but in the whole vibe of the place. It’s clear she truly cares about her business and her customers.

Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to. Highly recommend!“

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

“Excellent food and service!“

“Food is GREAT! Kids liked it too! Owner,very nice!“

“I had a chicken bowl here and it was truly amazing. The service was great as well. This Luna Grill has some of the freshest, highest-quality meat I’ve had. Out of all the grills, it’s my favorite. I definitely recommend it. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, it’s perfect for lunch, and the prices are reasonable. Highly recommended.“

“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!“

“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“

“The whole team at Boujiemana is worth writing about and thanking. For a relatively bigger venue, everyone is super friendly, accommodating, and provide top notch service. The food is exquisite in every way. We always enjoy the pita bread and hummus, of course, and the rest of our appetizers, small plates and entrees were excellent. We are thankful for Jenna's personal touch in taking care of us and our new guests. Buojiemana, we are converts and will be back!“

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

“Delicious and great service! Thank you pita 22“

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

“Fattoush deserves a Google Review for their mint lemonade alone. The hostess brought us free samples after another table ordered the drink. It is so refreshing. The food was delicious too and service was gracious and warm. I had no issues finding parking in the strip mall.“

“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.“

“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.“

“We had come here years ago when it was a different restaurant, and we were pleased to see how bright and open they've made it with the remodel.

Bisbas serves up a mix of traditional and modern Halal Somali cuisine, and the portions are perfect for sharing. Our server made some suggestions and served our food fresh and promptly.

We tried:

🥘 Platter for 2 - goat mandi, fragrant rice, half chicken, pasta
🍗 Halal Chicken Tenders w/ fries
🍟 Bisteki Fries
🍛 Chapati KK

Hubby has declared the goat mandi the best goat dish he's ever tried. It's so tender and spiced just right. The chicken was incredible too - really so juicy. The Chapati KK was so unique- chopped up chapati in a chicken stew that's so flavorful and aromatic. The Bisteki Fries were loaded up with steak and perfectly sauced. Kiddo wasted no time devouring his tenders too. We all left satisfied, with leftovers too 😋“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Garden Grill House is one of the best places to eat. The food is fresh, flavorful, and always perfectly cooked. The service is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere makes you feel comfortable the Moment you walk in. Omg their burgers are so tasty! Love their beef kabobs. You can really tell they care about quality and their customers. Definitely a place I recommend to anyone looking for a great meal.“

“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.“

“First time visiting on a duty weekend. Walked in to a warm welcome from three gentlemen who were having a morning snack and conversing with one another. After chatting it up with the new owner who explained that food was prepared fresh daily and cooked to order, I decided to order the combo that came with chicken, beef, and seasoned ground beef that's formed into a ball and then grilled. The food was 🔥. Everything was well seasoned and the portion sizes were prefect. Combo came with rice, hummus, and s side salad with a vinegar dressing. I didn't plan on eating it all in one sitting but I couldn't stop. The only thing missing was a grilled tomato which I would have accepted over the salad if it was an option. Oh yeah, and the garlic sauce for the meat was prefect. Come pay these guys a visit. The new owner is taking over the family business and is modernizing the place so more food options will be available in the future. Oh, and they offer a military discount! 🫡“

“Definitely an interesting place to eat. Everyone really nice. Food was reasonably priced, but not very generous portions , service was slow but it was Yeshiva week!
I also would have appreciated if owner would have updated their website or Google maps to reflect that They would be closed on Martin Luther king day.“

“Two really cool men who are brothers own and run this quaint establishment. They have really good food and even better people. Thank you Achmed & Mohammad , I apologize if I misspelled either or both of your names. If I lived in San Diego I would frequent your establishment regularly. Many blessings for your prosperity.“

“This restaurant has been open two years and unfortunately I just discovered it for the first time yesterday.
Casual and comfortable setting with an elevated and fairly priced menu. I was happily surprised Great flavors, well seasoned food and presented nicely. Great cocktail list as well. I will definitely be back.
I own a restaurant in PB and love seeing PB step up its food scene.“

“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!“

“Great healthy Mediterranean-style eatery with excellent service and delicious meal. Fun music inside, outdoor patio with umbrellas. I build my own bowl, and I enjoy every bite! Highly recommend! Excellent location central to Carmel Mountain shopping and right off the freeway.“

“Amazing food! Thank you 😊“

“I first tried Panini Kabob Grill through work, and I was hooked. The tofu is incredibly yummy. It is very citrus forward, which I love. I usually order the kabob plate, which comes with brown rice (the only vegan rice), avocado salad, tofu, and grilled vegetables. It is fairly inexpensive and very filling for the price. I have since taken friends, and they also enjoy both the food and the value. I believe there are other vegan options, but honestly I have no idea because I like the tofu so much that I will probably never order anything else. Updated from previous review on 2025-12-11“

“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. 🫰💯“

“Great food and wonderfully pleasant staff.“

“Pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. So much delicious food! Chicken plate was fabulous, moist, and seasoned well. The lamb was tender and flavorful. Will be returning.“

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

“Good service, fresh and delicious food, and reasonable price Definitely will be back .“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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 😋!!!“

“Because of COVID, there's only takeout but we loved our dinner! I'm so glad they opened in RB!“

“The yummy tasty food is amazing 😉“

“Food was decent, atmosphere was pretty, but the service really was noticeably understaffed. 1 waitress for the entire restaurant + 2 guys behind the hookah counter (? maybe one of them could’ve helped with service?) meant 20+ min wait for water refills after multiple reminders, 20 minute wait for the check, etc, no serving spoons in the shared dishes..

Almond chicken was good but didn’t taste much different than a standard butter chicken. Huge servings. NO veggie friendly entree options (very weird). Good appetizers Good mezze platter, though very small for the $30 price tag.“