Middle Eastern Restaurants in San Diego, CA

“4 stars because parking is chaos. They need to use toast pos and turn on curb side pick up and create a spot . Also have a 2 min parking spot for grab and go online orders food is always amazing

Parking: It’s busy so be aggressive“

“Excellence service, relaxed, lots of parking and THE BEST COFFEE IVE HAD in SD!!! Be here! Great options too! I got Orange Coffee-yum-that’s love!

This place has a calm vibe and good Middle Eastern music.

Baklava! Wow! Great not overly sweet stuff here! Grab that! Really one of the best ever!

I love this place and see why it’s so highly rated. Clairemont area, but not on the strip. Close to Convoy!“

“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.“

“This place was suggested by a friend. It was great. Parking is tough in the area so be prepared. When you walk in your are entering a different world. The place is a little dark at first but your eyes adjust and it is perfect to capture the feel. Our waitress made great recommendations that we simply followed. Food was very good but the combination of ambiance added quite a bit to the experience. I recommended to a friend at work immediately. Will likely take our parents back who have traveled the world for this little slice of culture.“

“Fabulous! The food is fresh, healthy, and delicious. Very ample portions! The very best pita , hummus, and tahini! We also love the mango sauce…very tasty, not too spicy. We ordered Kabob Pita, Falafel Pita, Lamb with Hummus, and Hummus with Fries. Everything was very delicious!! Totally recommended. 👍👍 5/5 stars. Many thanks!“

“Very clean interior, good camera very quickly but not too quickly (you can tell it was fresh), staff very friendly and patient and the cook offered to bring more condiments and additives after bringing us our food!! Would eat every day if I lived here; amazing place to grab a quick bite, go out with friends, or want a casual dining experience (Edit: tastiest schwarma I’ve had, seasoned/ dressed with love and the falafel was heaven)“

“The food was delicious and lived up to all the reviews I had read and why I chose to dine here. We tried many of the dishes and everything was superb, however the server we were given, did not feel welcoming and even when I expressed I had never been here before and this was only my second time having Mediterranean food, I guess I had hoped for something more. i saw others servers more engaged with their customers, however ours made us feel like we were not worth her time. I would have loved the experience more with a more enthusiastic server. Maybe she as having an off day. I’m not sure, but the energy she was putting off was uncomfortable and at times she just seemed rude. We probably should have just asked to be moved to a different section, since her demeanor was immediately off putting when she first came to the table. However her attitude and demeanor did not negate the deliciousness of the food however it did cost her a more generous tip that I would have loved to have given her. Just want others to be aware.“

“So good we went there twice, had a really great vegan options that Felt just as flavorful and thoughtful as the omnivore counterparts. Open late, which is amazing for a night on the town. Super convenient location. Couldn’t ask for anything more!“

“Best in town, super clean“

“This has been our go to for takeout since we discovered it. Nothing I have tried there is anything short of wonderful. The Kofte Burger is perfect, with a nice kick from the harissa, the chicken shawarma sandwich is delicious and my kids’ fave, the falafel are beautiful, I’m running out of adjectives but suffice it to say it’s all good and you should try it. With a side of the fries. The owner is lovely, and makes you feel very welcome. Ask her about the doors. When we have time we like to eat in the restaurant. The atmosphere is cozy and unique, you’ll have to go see for yourself.“

“Great traditional Greek food. Loved the Gyros and homemade Tzatziki Sauce. Friendly staff. I would definitely recommend this new Greek restaurant.“

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

“It was very delicious very tasty & big portions! The service was alright it seemed like I was inconveniencing the young man at the counter by ordering lol *everyone has their days)😅 However it wasn't rude & it wasn't great either. However, the highlight of my trip was the food! It's very fresh & very tasty! The portions were very generous I was satisfied and had more left over! They are generous with their sauce station! And they all add great flavor! The restaurant was spotless & very chill to hang out in while I ate and took my time! I'll be back“

“A huge thank you to the SDSU location! I only had cash on me, which they don't take, and the staff was so kind. They let me have my falafel naanarito anyway. The food is always great, but it was extra delicious with the side of compassion today! I went back to pay later. Thank you again for the kindness and the yummy lunch. Both make the world a better place.“

“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 food, great flavor, great (and I mean GREAT) portions, with great price. This is a can't miss Mediterranean Food spot that should soon become a hot food spot.“

“Unbelievably good. It’s worth the trip for the mountain of perfect fries alone.“

“By far the best hummus you will ever eat! 💜“

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

“Friendly great place to fuel up!!“

“one of my favorite place. the food is so incredible. it's a must if your in Hillcrest. I've never been disappointed.“

“Melvin and George provided great service!! The food was delicious!“

“I would recommend this establishment they have great food great customer service“

“Great food free parking excellent location nice staff“

“We had a wonderful experience thanks to our server , Andrez. He was incredibly respectful, friendly, and attentive throughout our visit. Andrez was very quick with everything, he even rushed over to pick up a piece of cutlery we accidentally dropped and replaced it within seconds. His service was truly impressive! The food was also delicious, everything we’ve ordered tasted amazing. Thank you, Andrez for making our visit so enjoyable!“

“Got our Easter Dinner tonight. Hadn't eaten here in over 10 years. The food was so delicious! It was more expensive than I remember but it was so worth it! The garlic sauce was awesome!“

“I can’t believe how many angry people are occupying space in this society!
It’s like asking a child who is only a few months old, why can’t you feed, bath, change your owner diaper, etc.

This is a brand new location for this business with new employees and new policies and procedures.
It’s going to take a little while for everything to run smoothly.

Notice, no one has anything negative to say about the food. Surprise, surprise!

Stay patient, support your local community.
Be polite, stay patient, be humble, and above all…be human.“