41 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Lauderdale By The Sea

“Fantastic service and delicious food!!! The piano player was incredibly awesome!! He is fabulous!!!! Benjamin Tapp“

“Excellent food in a casual feeling restaurant overlooks the pool and ocean“

“Food and service was excellent“

“I walked past this place today. And thought, why not try something different? Went in the music was great. The atmosphere was great service was great. The food was unbelievable It was something I was not expecting. And I'm so glad I stumbled in. Definitely, give it a try.You will not be disappointed“

“Such a delight to have discovered this place with healthy Mediterranean dishes, so close to home and so many healthy meat and vegetarian options. So clean and such beautiful decor! 😍 The staff very cordial and attentive. Made great suggestions n recommendations too. We will return regularly ❤️“

“Tried Pita Express and it exceeded expectations. My son and nephew recommended it, and after trying it, I see why they like it so much.

They do something you don’t see often—they have both lamb and turkey shawarma on separate spits. I went with the lamb, and it was excellent—juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly.

The pita really stands out. It’s softer, fluffier, and feels homemade, which makes a big difference compared to the usual wraps.

They also serve complimentary fries on the side, which is a nice added touch.

Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to. If you enjoy shawarma, this place is worth trying.“

“My wife and I visited for the first time last night. Sat at the bar. Jay our Bartender was outstanding! Gave us great recommendations on the menu and for cocktails. We had a wonderful time, enjoying the food and watching the dancer perform. Would recommend to anybody.“

“WOW! This was our second time at Candela. This time, we had my husband's birthday dinner there with about 7 people. The appetizers/tapas were beyond delicious. Would highly recommend the octopus, the yuca, the potatoes - the list goes on! Some advice - do not leave there without trying the paella - the best you've ever had! The chef/owner kept coming over to us and talking to us about the food - the servers, the staff, everyone was just wonderful. What an incredible, personal experience... cannot wait to go back.“

“I went for the first time close to home. I've always passed by but never tried it. Well it's my new go to restaurant. We had the most delicious dinner appetizers. Everything was great drinks service very welcoming will be back.❤️“

“Very cute restaurant and absolutely delicious Mediterranean food.“

“We found the restaurant to be a beautiful surprise. Elegant decor and great food with exceptional service. So nice to meet the owner and daughter who were very warm and personable. We’ll surely be back! Thank You for a lovely evening. 5 stars!! 💥💥💥💥💥“

“DELICIUS“

“The food is really outstanding! Every meal we had was full of flavor and cooked to perfection.. I recommend visiting Falafel Beach Grill .. “must try”“

“We celebrate my wife's birthday and my family and me we enjoyed the dinner. The atmosphere, service and food was amazing. The server (Romain lady) she was very professional and her good attitude made the dinner time renting. The Chef (turkish guy) came and introduced him self. The food was delicious and very tasty with a lot of flavors. We will be your guest again. Thank you for your hospitality.“

“always good ,one of our favorites“

“We were a party of 7 celebrating a birthday. The manager took our cake and candles and told our server about them. Our server Adonis went above and beyond all expectations. He took flowers in the back to bring out with the cake and even put them on a vase. He asked me to give him a heads up on who the birthday girl was. He took out pictures. Finally he was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and allowed us to get separate checks. He even accommodated a late guest arrival for a total of 8 people. He was so nice and friendly and the reason why we will be back! Thank you Adonis and Del Mar for great food and service!“

“The wife and I had excellent Cuban sandwiches here and the view is awesome as well! Our server took great care of us, so it’s easy to see why the ratings are so high! I highly recommend it!“

“Ethos is a favorite of ours, the good is always terrific. Today's visit was extra special due to Sasha, our wonderful server. She anticipated our needs before we asked without being intrusive. Service was quick, and always with a smile. The service is always good, bet she was special.“

“Great food!!! Great service!!!“

“We had an incredible dining experience here! Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented, clearly made with care and high-quality ingredients. The staff were welcoming, attentive, and made us feel right at home. We enjoyed the food so much that we came back for supper a second time after our cruise. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations—this is definitely a must-visit spot for anyone who loves amazing food and warm, friendly service!“

“Great food and service!! The restaurant is very beautiful!! We loved it!! ❤️“

“Excellent restaurant, delicious fresh food. Good atmosphere. Whole family enjoyed it. Faleminderit shqipe, Pershendetje nga Gjilani, Kosova“

“Just do it!!! so much better than a recent restaurant meal that I had and while I'm visiting Fort Lauderdale I'll be probably there every night for the rest of my stay“

“I’ve been coming to Ethos Greek Bistro since their grand opening, and it continues to be one of my favorite spots in Fort Lauderdale. The food is always served to perfection fresh, flavorful, and consistently excellent every single time. You can really tell the kitchen takes pride in every plate that comes out. What truly makes this place special, though, is the people. From the bussers and kitchen staff to the servers and management, everyone treats you like family. Walking into Ethos never feels like going to a restaurant —it feels like walking into your second home. If you're looking for authentic Greek food, great service, and a warm atmosphere, Ethos is a must visit. Fort Lauderdale is lucky to have a place like this.“

“I had the red snapper and it was some of the best fish I ever had. Service was very nice and the staff was on point.“

“If I could add a half star, I would make this a 4.5.

The food was incredibly flavorful and aromatic. The dishes were authentic and absolutely delicious.

We tried the hummus and pickled vegetables, the vegetable soup, savory lamb chops, beef & chicken shawarma, delectable desserts, and Turkish coffee to end the evening.

Our server, Ras, was so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The manager came out and asked how our food was and offered us complimentary Turkish coffee.

*My only suggestion would be to bring the entrees out at the same time as one person at our table received her main course much earlier than the rest of us and was finished eating by the time we received the rest of our entrees.

Don’t hesitate to try this wonderful place filled with flavor and tastes that will quickly become one of your favorites!“

“How great to have delicious authentic Israeli food! Wish they’d add a location closer to Deerfield Beach.“

“An excellent dining experience. Everything about It is first class.“

“I enjoyed it very much, a place on another level.
Amazing service, pleasant atmosphere, clean and tidy,
And most importantly, food on another level.
It's worth a try.
You shouldn't miss the personal touch.“

“We love their middle eastern foods ,flavors , portion sizes , healthy options and desserts . So close to Parkland, Margate, Boca . Very homely , Thanks for the hospitality . ❤️❤️“

“Highly recommend! This restaurant is so special of it's fresh,vegan, and tasty food. costumer service is great. Overall great restaurant 😊“

“I suggest going outside on the water it's beautiful great service very friendly very fresh“

“First time here and I can’t wait to go back! I found this gem on Yelp as I was looking for a special place to celebrate a good friend’s birthday. My friend wanted something on the water that was unique. Olive & the Sea looked like the perfect fit. I reached out a week prior to see if they could accommodate a party of 10. Bernadette (events manager) was amazing and got back to me right away. The restaurant was STUNNING. Beautiful atmosphere inside and out with water views. The food was delicious and so were the cocktails. Everything was very fresh and tasted great! Rachel our waitress did everything she could to make the night perfect. We had a private room that was gorgeous! I highly recommend everyone check Olive & the Sea out especially if you are looking for a special night!“

“The food was amazing!! The spanakopita was the best I’ve ever had, Greek salad, the dressing is fabulous, the hummus to die for and the snapper yellowtail cooked to perfection! Thank you!“

“Great food for good prices“

“I found this hidden gem while visiting Ft. Lauderdale. The classics gyro was delicious and I ready enjoyed the spinach pies. The owner is super attentive and catering to his customers. If you need a quick and healthy options with great flavor, this is the place.“

“Unbelievable food flavorful and delicious �“

“We stay at the Westin Fort Lauderdale hotel and this is their main restaurant. We went for a quiet dinner today and we have been quite satisfied with the service and the food. They are really trying to be kind to us and you can almost feel a family type of business even though it’s part of a chain... We only took the BLT sandwich since we were not that hungry. The food was really good and their prices are very acceptable for a hotel restaurant.“