18 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Sarasota

“Wonderful experience. Can't wait to go back.“

“Olive Eats for excellent food and service. You won't be disappointed!! Highly recommend!“

“Been coming here for years. Usually sit at the bar, tended most nights by Kelly. She’s always smiling, knows her drinks & will take good care of you. Mondays from 5:30 to 8:30 you’ll hear the whiskey-voiced singer-pianist Joe Thayer, who plays jazz standards, soft & classic rock, and a few pop tunes. Food’s excellent…lots of choices & a few daily specials—which sometimes go fast. Can get busy during the season…best to reserve in advance. Great place for holidays if you don’t want to cook!“

“I had the pleasure of working with Kourtney, she was the first vendor I connected with when planning for my wedding. I found her to be very kind, professional, detail-oriented, and extremely helpful. Her recommendations were excellent, and her honesty was appreciated. The fact that she understood my needs, offered feedback, and always had a get-it-done attitude, was greatly appreciated. Mattison's is extremely lucky to have her. Not only was Kourtney a joy to work with, but Mattison's food was amazing, too! During our tasting, we were blown away by how good the food was (appetizers, salad, entrees, sides, you name it). We couldn't stop talking about how excited we were to eat such a wonderful meal. At the wedding, it was no different, everything was just as great as we remembered! The wait staff and bartenders were extremely kind and willing to make sure my husband and I, as well as our families and guests, were taken care of. We highly recommend them! To relive our wonderful memories, my husband and I look forward to visiting Mattison's again soon. If you want great customer service, amazing food, and a wonderful overall service experience, look no further!“

“Delicious healthy food. A must do on the circle.“

“Been coming here for years. Usually sit at the bar, tended most nights by Kelly. She’s always smiling, knows her drinks & will take good care of you. Mondays from 5:30 to 8:30 you’ll hear the whiskey-voiced singer-pianist Joe Thayer, who plays jazz standards, soft & classic rock, and a few pop tunes. Food’s excellent…lots of choices & a few daily specials—which sometimes go fast. Can get busy during the season…best to reserve in advance. Great place for holidays if you don’t want to cook!“

“So good we went there twice in one day!! The gf pita is the best ever!! All our dishes were great! Pro tip:add the black garlic to the spinach and feta pizza 💯“

“Good food, good wait staff, nice facilities.“

“Delicious gyro and fries lunch. Awesome owner too!“

“We are from outta state and came to Florida for vacation, we decided to try this place for our 1st wedding anniversary. Let me just say it was exquisite. Alice was the best waitress my husband and I have ever had and guided us through the menu and was able to explain every thing in detail and give us an idea of the things we have never had. Everything we tried we loved. She was on top of everything and so attentive to us and all the tables around us. She 10/10 made this experience more than worth it!“

“Outstanding outstanding OUTSTANDING!!!!! We got the mushroom and chicken kebab, the first hummus on the list, and toasted feta. Oh. My. GOD! Not only could my insanely careful gluten-free husband fully fully enjoy himself, but they also had really nice gluten-free pitas, which is really cool because usually a restaurant would slap us with crackers or something, but he got his own pita.

The attention to detail, the smoky flavors of the purees that companied the mushroom kebab, the sweet pomegranate molasses on the toasted feta, the subtle kisses of mint, and the uniqueness of the hummus were all incredible. To top it all off, the ambience and decor are super, super chic and Mediterranean. Don’t think about it - COME! The sauce on the chicken kebab and BOTH purees for the mushroom kebab need to be together somehow. Hubby and I ordered both so I was able to combine them. The server was so friendly and helpful. Props to the chef and the owners because WOAH.

There were quite a few clearly labeled gluten free options to choose from. Please don’t miss out on this gem. In total, and with two sodas, it came out to $78 after getting 2 starters and two kebabs. Pricey? Yeah. Worth it? HeII yeah. Full tummies worth celebrating? HEŁL. YEAH.“

“This is truly a best kept secret of Sarasota. The food portions ,Quality and service are amazing. Oh i forgot to mention how clean thi.s restaurant is. This is the best of the best“

“Love Cava. El Paso, Tx needs one STAT.

However, I came out of my way to leave a review here because Pebbles was great and helpful overall with my indecisiveness. Always appreciate good customer service over food (sort of lol).“

“Absolutely adored this lunch spot today! Great waiter, atmosphere, drinks and tasty food!“

“I It’s so unexpected to eat at a restaurant that truly blows you away but tonight we experienced just that. We ate at Djonisi’s Restaurant and let me tell you, it was one of the best meals we’ve ever had. The server gave us his name - Djonisi of course, it’s his family restaurant! And his mother was cooking tonight - we suspected we were in for a treat. Everything, and I mean everything, we had was delicious and cooked with love. The grilled octopus, may be the best we’ve ever had. PeiThe eggplant, feta red pepper, and taramosalata dips, and dolmades, the lamb chops were incredible. And the grill for two! They brought a mini chaffer to the table to keep it warm, perfect. Baklava and custard pie for dessert. We took home almost half the food the portions were so big. The lemon potatos and the tomato rice served with each meal - just proves they know exactly what they are doing. Amazing Greek food, such a nice Greek family, super clean and priced well. We will be back. Once we make some room in our bellies from this feast! And I’m Greek… I’ve been eating this food my whole life so you can trust me, I’m a professional 😂“

“Lived here for 12 years and just discovered this place. Definitely the BEST Italian restaurant around. Everything tasted like my mother and noni had prepared it. Caesar salad was the real thing. Gnocchi truly melted in my mouth. Sauce was exceptional.“

“If you’re looking for very authentic Greek food this is THE place to go!!! The food was traditional & delicious & the family was so helpful!!! Support local & get great food with a cute atmosphere! We sat out on the patio that’s covered in greenery & cute lights & very quaint! You won’t regret trying this delicious restaurant!“

“We had an incredible dining experience at this Lebanese restaurant! The food was absolutely amazing. The falafel was hands down the best I’ve ever had—crispy on the outside and perfectly seasoned inside. The babaganoush was smooth, smoky, and full of flavor. I also tried the chicken/beef mix shawarma, kafta, and fattoush, and every dish was just as delicious. What made the experience even better was the warmth and friendliness of the staff. They made me feel right at home, and their passion for the food really shines through. This place is an absolute gem. If you're looking for authentic Lebanese flavors with a welcoming atmosphere, this is the spot. Highly recommend!“