49 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Plantation

“I recently stopped by Olivio Mediterranean Cuisine at 7815 W Sunrise Blvd in Plantation, and honestly, this place left a much bigger impression on me than I expected.
Right from the beginning, the experience felt personal. We were attended by the owner himself, and he was an absolute pleasure to talk to. Great character, genuinely welcoming, and you could tell he really cares about what he’s putting on the table. He took the time to explain the dishes, the sauces, and even some of the methods and ideas behind how everything was prepared. I really appreciated that. You can tell there’s a lot of patience and thought going into the flavors.

We started with the falafel, lentil soup, pita bread, calamari, salad, and mint lemonade.
That mint lemonade was spectacular. The mint and lemon worked together perfectly. It was refreshing, bright, and lemony enough to have that punch without one flavor overpowering the other. Everything was in harmony.

The falafel was also very well done and crispy on the outside while staying soft and flavorful inside.
Then came the calamari, and this was one of the biggest surprises for me. The calamari itself was great, but that green sauce that came with it? Absolutely incredible. It had just a hint of spice, and the flavors paired with the calamari so well that it almost gave me that feeling of eating something fresh from the sea with its perfect accompanying sauce. I honestly wasn’t expecting it to be that good.
The lentil soup was comforting and well made. It had that homemade quality to it — the kind of food that makes you feel like you’re sitting at someone’s home. If you’re a big fan of lentil soup, you’d probably be all over this.
The salad was a nice, refreshing addition to the beginning of the meal as well.

Then the main courses came out: the beef shawarma and the Jerusalem mixed platter.
Oof!
The beef shawarma was amazing. What I really appreciated was how something seemingly simple was executed with a lot of thought. The shawarma was flavorful, the texture was right, and the sauce that accompanied it brought everything together.

And the Jerusalem mixed platter was just as impressive. The rice, salad, and combination of meats all worked together beautifully. It was the kind of meal where every component had its place.

What stood out to me most about Olivio wasn’t just the food. It was the feeling behind it.
Trying food from another culture can feel like you’re getting a little window into someone else’s home, traditions, and way of life. That’s honestly what this experience felt like to me. I come from a pretty standard background when it comes to food and haven’t always had the opportunity to explore a lot of different flavors and cuisines.

Olivio gave me that adventure!

You can taste the thought, patience, and passion that goes into the food, and having the owner personally walk us through the dishes made the experience even better.

5/5 from me!

Olivio feels like an up and coming spot that deserves some love. If you’re someone who wants to step outside your usual food choices, explore Mediterranean flavors, and experience something made with genuine care, I highly recommend giving this place a visit.
Much love to the owner and the kitchen. Keep doing what you’re doing.“

“May Allah Azzawajal bless your business with abundance and barakah. the best Mansaf we had. It was fresh, delicious and yummy. The Mansaf was well worth the price. Thank you Al-Salam Restaurant .and we will definitely return for mansaf again and again. Keep it up ??“

“I wanted to use this platform to thank Al Natour Middle Eastern Restaurant and all of its staff for always making us feel like family. If you not yet tried their food please do so. Excellent is an understatement! Please see Shuaibi for the best recommendations 🥙🌯🎂🥳💕 Thank you Shuaibi and the rest of the Al Natour family 💕💕💕“

“Over the past month there are new owners. They go above and beyond to please all their customers. I am here at least once a week. The shawarma is excellent and the pita bread is the best around. If you have not tried their food you will not be disappointed. Stop by and support this wonderful local business.“

“I had a great experience. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted politely and received excellent customer service. Ordering was quick and easy, and my food was prepared fast. Peter, the cashier, was especially friendly and professional. He did a fantastic job and made the experience even better. Great employee and great service overall!“

“This was my first time trying Gyroville, and I was really impressed! Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and made to order. The portions were generous, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu. Great first experience!“

“Excelente toda la comida.“

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

“I like this place a lot. The food is served impeccably. Large menu of authentic Turkish food. Reasonable prices and the most important very nice owners (Tuba’s brother). The tea they serve is black tea from Sri Lanka (it has some bergamot hint ). Its a true killer. I highly recommend them.“

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

“Great food. Friendly staff. Very nice environment. A must go place.“

“Food and service was excellent“

“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.“

“Best pita spot in Miami! The chicken shawarma pita and schnitzel pita are both amazing—fresh, flavorful, and always made perfectly. Great atmosphere for families or couples, friendly service, and consistently delicious food. Definitely recommend Pita Xpress!“

“My son took me on a special date to try out this new restaurant he heard about. We walked in, and the restaurant looked incredibly clean, patrons looked happy enjoying their food, and the menu offered a wide variety of dishes. I chose a chicken shwarma salad, and my son ordered a burrito. They came out within a drew minutes, and we were pleasantly surprised at the freshness and portion size. Our food was so delicious, we vowed to come back soon! The leftovers the next day tasted even better! We would give this place more stars if we could! You gotta try it!“

“Great food!!! Great service!!!“

“This is a gem! There's nothing formulaic - unlike other Spanish-inspired/tapas eateries in the region. We finished our meal 20 minutes ago and we're still smiling from the flavors - unexpected, with depth, and subtly. The vibe is rustic and you get to focus on your company and the food. I'm going to be craving the garbanzo + chorizo, the camarones + tostones, and we had the grilled octopus special and the vegetables (the zucchini!) will be remembered for a long time (the char on the octopus was perfect, also). I'm genuinely happy we finally ventured inside. Oh, and get the bread!!!“

“Dad loves the schawarma. Different textures with a little heat. Definitely recommend.“

“Very fun restaurant with beautiful Turkish Tiffany lamps as decor. On weekends they have a very lovely singer who sings in 7-10 different languages to your requests! Service is wonderful. All the waitresses are pretty and sweet Abandon parking and easy cozy atmosphere! You can’t go wrong!“

“Authentic Israeli style shawarma is one of the hardest things to find in this country. They absolutely nail it at Friendship Grill. The food can cure antisemitism. Seriously, it is made with love and delicious beyond words. Make sure to ask for the amba sauce. It is a sweet, slightly spicy sauce made from fermented mango and several spices. You will not regret it. To be honest, it is expensive. One shawarma pita with no sides is $36. But you are right in the middle of Las Olas, and it is getting harder and harder for restaurants to survive on what people think prices should be. So do not fault them for that. Your money is also going to a genuinely good cause. Look up Chabad. Their charity is legendary worldwide, and the restaurant is directly affiliated with them. Also, Spencer did a great job taking my order today. If you want something truly unique that you cannot get just anywhere, while also supporting Israel and treating yourself to an incredible meal, go to Friendship Grill. Just do not come Friday evening.“

“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.❤️“

“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!“

“Greek Joint in Davie was fantastic. The food was fresh, flavorful, and everything we ordered was excellent. A special shoutout to Kurt, our server, who made the experience even better. He was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and took great care of us throughout the meal. Great food, great atmosphere, and excellent service. We’ll definitely be back!“

“What a hidden gem of a place! The food was excellent, fresh and delicious, good portion sizes too. Great for take out or probably catering too. My son loved the beef kabob. Highly recommend this family run, local restaurant! We were pleasantly surprised to find it.“

“great food, last portions, really flavourful. food is fresh. the staff is really friendly and listen to your request. Prices are good for the type of food, it may look like a fast food but the food is definitely not cheap quality. Really delicious my son devour the chicken kabob platter.“

“Best shawarma . The family platter is large order enough up to 10 people. Great customer service.“

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

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

“The food was outstanding—the Chicken Shawarma and Churrasco platter was a perfect duo of tender, well-seasoned meats, paired with incredibly creamy hummus and a bright, refreshing tabbouleh. However, what truly made the night was the service. Our server, Mava, was absolutely amazing; she was a wealth of information about the menu and remained attentive without being intrusive. Faviana was also remarkably attentive, ensuring we had all we needed. This kind of teamwork and expertise is rare—we’ll definitely be back!“

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

“Little hidden place in Plantation, located on Pine Island Road in a small shopping plaza. Izgara is a Middle Eastern restaurant, with delicious food! The Hummus , is the best I have ever had! It's creamy, buttery with a little tangy kick! I had the Skewered Steak Platter with salad, fresh cut sweet potato fries ( that I kept dipping into my hummus) 😋 check this place out! P.S. they also have vegetarian options“

“Wow! Such delicious food and a most gracious and warm staff! Even though they were quite busy, the staff worked to get everything out in a timely manner. Nicest owner who named the restaurant after her grandma! 💕 Loved our experience! Try the arais, the couscous, the shnitzel, or the flanked hummus! Yum!!“

“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.“

“Yalla markert Mediterranean !!!!! 1104 south federal highway dania beach Florida, 33004 RIGHT HERE IN MY HOME TOWN OF HOLLYWOOD FLORIDA YESSSS, REAL lebanese FOOD!!! the lady in the video was so freaking sweet so many samples of delicious dips & treats i believe she said they are from montreal with a background of lebanese absolutely outstanding customer service authentic food right here in South florida,yall dont understand how happy I am to find this place considering the fact that all of the other mediterranean shops here in Hollywood Florida are not reel Authentic middle eastern people so this was a special treat,my daughter safi was treated like a princess from the moment she walked in,I differently most differently will be coming here more often now that I know there here! if your here in south florida in the dania Hollywood area and looking for a shawarma , some real hummus or a tasty treat on your way to the dania pier,the beach or need something tasty, this is the spot! you wont be sorry :)) thats a promise! fyp video, viral restaurant,“

“Theos was an amazing experience from the moment we walked in the door. The Hostess was super accommodating and friendly. Our server Marco was superb. They had me after the Greek salad with the freshest ingredients and wonderful flavor. Great food, great service and reasonable prices is the hallmark of great restaraunts. Theos is the best.“

“Best restaurant in South Florida“

“This is the vibe! Been to place several times and each time has been great. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is very nice .. like a swanky beach Tulum vibe. Also, they are super nice and accommodating. Last time we rolled in with a very large group and we had to leave in 1.5hrs. The manager there was able to accommodate us and we were happily fed and out with time to spare. Definitely a must try spot.“

“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”“

“The owner is a real jerk, vaping as he prepares the food. I supposedly went in to train as a cashier, only to get overwhelmed by duties as the cashier, taking orders on the phone, packing take-outs, handling Door Dash, Uber Eats, Grub Hub, serving all the tables as a waitress for the whole place, cleaning them all up as a busperson, and bringing patio furniture outside. Good thing I didn't work at night or I'd have the added duties of also mopping the floors, cleaning the bathrooms as a janitor, and bringing in all the patio furniture. The owner calls it multi-tasking. I call it too cheap to hire more employees. It is insane to ask for so much from one person! As it is, he only pays minimum wage and all the credit card tips are kept by the owner himself! From here I have learned that I'll be leaving cash tips for wait staff in the future, since greedy owners like this feel they are entitled to keep all credit card tips. The place is a disgrace.“

“They have an authentic Caucasian menu, but unfortunately many of the dishes we wanted to order were unavailable. I recommend calling ahead before visiting to confirm what is currently being served.
That said, the food we did try was excellent. The flavors were well-balanced, and the spices were used perfectly. The Dolma and Lule Kebab were especially delicious and are definitely worth trying. Overall, a great dining experience with tasty food, but the limited menu availability kept it from being a 5-star visit.“

“Sotogrande is a quiet respite with a coastal nod to yachting culture at Pier Sixty Six. The menu is appropriate for a warm weather climate with highlights like the Greek Village or watermelon salads, the skewers (chicken and Kofte) were divine. This spot is perfect if you want to dine al fresco and look out into the marina and million dollar yachts or inside with a chill vibe and live music. Reservations are probably recommended for peak dining times although I went earlier than that and walk-ins were accommodated.“

“I have been going here for years and this Joint never disappoints. We went yesterday for lunch for my Aunt's 74 th Birthday. She has never been here before and Danielle our waitress was wonderful, very attentive, knowledgeable (she brought lots of lemons). My Aunt was very impressed which she is stickler for good service. I just wanted to say Thank you for making for making our lunch so memorable! We will be back again and again for sure.“

“Hummus is amazing! Garlic and lemon zest are on point!! The peach cobbler egg rolls are a great sweet treat and the lemonade is refreshing in the FL heat 10:10 recommend!“

“DELICIUS“

“¿Eres de esas personas que aman probar cosas nuevas? ¿Te encanta descubrir sabores de otros países, abrir tu paladar a experiencias diferentes y disfrutar de comida rica, auténtica y especial? Entonces te tengo que recomendar este lugar. Yo estuve ahí celebrando mi cumpleaños y de verdad… ¡qué experiencia! La atención, la comida, el ambiente… todo fue delicioso. Cada plato era una explosión de sabores y se notaba el cariño en cada detalle. Si te gusta salirte de lo típico y dejarte sorprender, este lugar te va a encantar. ¡Tienes que ir!“

“- make sure you enter through the west end entrance by Marshall’s and it’ll take you directly there.

The guys gave great service

Food has great portions and I love the options and I will say the food has great flavor there wasn’t a dish I didn’t like.

For the price and portion I’d say it’s reasonable“

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