Mediterranean Restaurants near San Juan Capistrano

“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!“

“We 12 of us went last night 3/30 from San Diego. The package was great, it came with salad, hummus, yogurt followed by khorsht ghoremh sabzi and rice, lubia polo. The manger was very pleasant and polite. All my friends loved the atmosphere and music was great. The singer had a good voice . Overall, we had a great time last night ! I totally recommend this restaurant.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“First time eating at Pita Pita... mind blown! I already can't wait to go back! The Lemon Shrimp Bowl (seasonal) is a MUST TRY. * The shrimp was cooked to perfection. * The lemon garlic potatoes? AMAZING. So crispy and flavorful. You ever see those TikTok videos of influencers cooking potatoes and showing off the crunch? THIS WAS THAT. * The basmati rice and tabbouleh are classic sides that paired so well with the shrimp and potatoes! Rice was cooked to the T and the tabbouleh was a nice, fresh addition. * Get. as. many. sauces. as. you. can! I know they charge extra, but SO worth it. Want some extra spice? GET THE HOT CHILI! Perfect amount of spice level!!! * The potato chips were a great palette cleanser but was also great to dip into the sauces as well!!! * Not pictured, but the mint lemonade is sooo refreshing to get with your meal! If you're debating about whether or not to try Pita Pita (specifically the Laguna location) JUST GO! You will not regret it. Also, a HUGE shoutout to Jacob who came in CLUTCH! I thought I had submitted my online order, but when I arrived, I realized I never actually hit the order button I wasn't trying to show it, but Jacob could tell I was now in a rush (lunch breaks go by fast!) and went out of his way to start preparing my order and checkout my order, all within seconds of finding out my mistake. So THANK YOU Jacob for your outstanding service!!! I had enough time leftover to enjoy my amazing lunch :D“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Good dining area, good pizza, very good, very good salads, nice prices and good people. I couldn't ask for nothing. No better when it comes to dining out.And they are not no snappy people. They haven't they really hate you? Good class respectable people.Call a****** restaurant no better and it makes me feel 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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“