23 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Vista

“Shaks came recommended to us by our wedding photographer. Upon finding out they were Armenian Lebanese (same as my family!), we knew we would book with them. As we lived out of the country, our parents went to the menu tasting and had the time of their lives. They came back raving about the place and said we have to book. Totally didn't understand the assignment of narrowing down the menu items we should have on the big day, lol. but that's a testament to how good the food is (especially the fresh falafel). Andrew was so helpful on calls, as he is very busy and emails weren't the best method of communication, and answered all of our questions, worked within our parameters and with a ton of integrity. The team was a delight on the day of and worked their tails off in the kitchen with a smile and in front of the guests. The food was a hit with the guest and I am still thinking about the garlic that I'm sure I smelled like on the wedding night because I just couldn't get enough, lol. The leftovers were awesome to have and to share with guests, too. We will be visiting Shak's when we're in the area as a nostalgia trip!!“

“Flavorful food served fast! Definitely coming back here :)“

“Good customer service and great food!!!“

“Had the salmon and it was delicious. Good clean atmosphere and hospitable, attentive staff.“

“The chicken kabob is amazing!“

“I had a great experience at CAVA, and I especially want to recognize Michael for his excellent customer service. He was friendly, welcoming, patient, and genuinely made me feel valued as a customer. Michael went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of and that my experience was a positive one. You can tell he takes pride in his work and cares about the customers he serves. The rest of the CAVA team was great as well, but Michael really stood out. Definitely appreciate the great service and will be coming back!“

“Great service too! My mouth watered the entire time and was completely satiated and beyond happy with all that we ate! New menu apparently, but I gotta get back before they change it again!“

“Good quality meat! The chicken kebabs are amazing. Tender chicken and seasoned well. The green sauce is super good. I would not eat it if it did not have that sauce.
It is a healthy choice for lunch. It’s a little on the pricey side. It is a fresh meal. You feel good after you eat it. The staff is nice and helpful. The vibe is fun, but relaxing. Clean place. I recommend it if you’re in the area and looking for healthy alternative for lunch. I will definitely be back. Thank you 🙏“

“voted # 1 by Prince Reza Shah owner Developer of Carlsbad inn Hotel Resorts Visitors and Local Carlsbad 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ star Prince Shahlapour“

“Best service every time I come in! The whole crew is very friendly and helpful. So much that Last time Irma helped me out she was kind enough to let me have her meal for the day that they provide employees. I had already ordered my food and was ready to pay and realized they were no longer excepting cash only card and I had only cash on me so she said it's okay. and allowed me to take my food.🙏🏽 wow it's hard to find nice people doing nice things nowadays. the fact that she did that made my day. thank you Irma‼🙏🏽“

“This place has excellent food and wine. Super cool staff. I’ve been before and we’ll be back again. Killer outdoor spot to eat also. I highly recommend it.“

“Fantastic new place in town. Just went by tonight and got some of everything to try it all out. Fantastic food with great flavor, excellent service too! I was sad when Skewers went away, loved that place but Tiko Tiko is definitely a worthy replacement! I will definitely be back soon!“

“We popped in for a quick dinner and it was delicious and big portions! I had the chicken swarma plate and the veggies were perfect the sauce was so good! Can’t wait to go back!“

“great place for romantic day“

“my #1 Oceanside healthy meals“

“great Greek food and always have to get the Lemon Fries... the tzaziki is homemade and fresh... Delilah was so friendly!“

“Great food choices. Great lobster bisque and grilled cheese sandwich. Prices in range with many others. Fun atmosphere for lunch. Has entertainment in the evenings. May have to be back for that. Will definitely be back to try other food options. Two others in the party enjoyed their smash burgers. Good service.“

“My company catered Pita's for a staff meeting and everyone loved how delicious and fresh everything was!! Tonight I had to go back to introduce my husband and best friend, we were not disappointed! The lamb sandwich was delicious and filling, falafel was soft and flavorful inside, perfectly crunchy on the outside, hummus is super creamy and wonderful and the salads were crisp and tasty!! The restaurant is very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful with menu questions. We're all full and excited to go back to try more of their menu.“

“So flavorful and filling!!“

“excellent service by David, great food and relaxed ambiance“

“THE BEST THE BEST SHIRAZI SALAD,,,,AAAAAAMAZING...GREAT FOOD, SERVICE, AND ATMOSPHERE SO NICE!! A MUST TRY!!“

“Super attentive service. From the Hostesses, wait staff to buss boys. Food is delectable. Entrees were well prepared, fresh ingredients, served hot & salads crisp. Highly recommended.“

“We had a wonderful experience at Bar Traza yesterday. Our waiter, Zach, was outstanding! He was informative, friendly, personable and very helpful. He truly made our late lunch experience memorable. We sat on the patio, overlooking the golf course with a great view of the surrounding area and hills. I definitely recommend Bar Traza and Zach!“