15 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Santa Monica

“Friendly, accommodating staff and great, healthy food 😊“

“The staff is beyond spectacular. Food is consistently excellent. There are actually tables which I love, because you don’t feel like you’re sitting with people you don’t know. Noise level is great, and I can hear people speak.“

“The food is awesome has a good price the price is worth the food the service is excellent they are respectful and the vibes are great also they have an outside space where you can enjoy your meal or drinks extremely recommended this place is AWSOME and the French fries are so delicious“

“Everything was delicious ! I can’t wait to go back! Highly recommend to get their Chicken Shawerma Entree but honestly anything you pick will be pleasing to your palate 🤤🤤“

“The cold platter was fantastic! Love the atmosphere. Love the decor. Great experience!“

“Consistently good food and friendly service. My husband and I have never been disappointed with anything we've had from their menu! Super delicious!!!“

“I came to Orla by Michael Mina for my 21st birthday celebration and had the best time! Our waiter was so sweet and very attentive. We started with drinks and the whipped chickpea hummus. Then, I had the best salmon ever. Finally, we ended with two amazing desserts. The restaurant is beauitful and conveniently located. I’ll definitely be coming back if I ever find myself in Santa Monica again!“

“Got the chicken Schwarma. Good portion size could split between two.Super friendly service. Family owned.everything seemed and tasted super fresh. More options than usual: two types of Pickled cabbage, crunchy roasted chickpeas, bunch of stuff ya don’t often see. Express jalapeño sauce with the original was very good comboWill come back!“

“As someone who travels solo often, I have a personal rule that I rarely visit the same place twice during a vacation because there is always something new to explore. Calabra was the exception.

From the moment I arrived, everyone made me feel genuinely welcomed, seen, and taken care of. The hospitality here is incredible. A special thank you to the General Manager and the entire staff for going above and beyond to make my experience so memorable.

A huge shout out to Joana, whose kindness, warmth, and hospitality were a big part of why I returned! She made me feel welcome from the very beginning and truly helped make my experience special.

Because of the outstanding service and genuine care shown by the team, I came back a second time during my trip, and it ended up being the highlight of my vacation. The atmosphere is beautiful, the views are stunning, and the energy is fun!

To any solo traveler, especially women traveling alone, this is a place where you can feel safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for while still having an amazing time.

Thank you, Calabra, for making my last day in Los Angeles so special. I usually never return to the same place twice on a trip, but you made me want to. I will absolutely be back.🥂✨️💛“

“Very friendly servers and great foods! I have recommended to my friends already! ❤️“

“Greek Salad is nice and the workers are nice. I tried chicken gyro but it is far far away from what it tastes like in Greece, the only familiar taste was the pita bread. The tzatziki sauce is also bland, needs more improvment. Overall it's an okay place that I would recommend to eat at.“

“I visited this Mediterranean restaurant with my daughter and we had such a great experience! The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the falafel and it was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. My daughter had the chicken kabobs and she loved them—they were tender and full of flavor.

We also tried their lemonade and it was so refreshing and tasted amazing. Everything about our visit was wonderful, and we’ll definitely be coming back again!“

“the service is phenomenal lovely atmosphere, very clean, cleanliness is the next thing to Godliness. the staff is friendly, the waitresses are really nice just all around lovely place the view is off the chain thank you penthouse for a lovely breakfast and God bless yours truly Michael and Jeannie.“

“Such a great experience, amazing vibes and service. Thank you so much Steven !“

“Alex gives the best service at Palma!“