50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Clarkston

“This is literally the best food in Atlanta I have ever had or probably in the US! It was so good that I went back to get more!! I must say, Iraqi food is amazing. The way he presented the food was amazing. He also offered free chickpeas soup! Very kind host! 11/10!!!“

“Friendly staff, amazing food, and great value! We ordered the Chef’s Platter, and it had everything on it. It was absolutely delicious and plenty for at least six people. It was a good opportunity way to try a bit of everything.

I especially loved the falafel, and you definitely shouldn’t miss the lentil soup and orange cake, they were on a whole different level! The kibbeh was also excellent. The restaurant beautifully blends Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors.

I would highly recommended!“

“I’ve been a customer for years and not sure why I haven’t left a review yet.

This is hands down one of my favorite restaurants in the Atlanta metro area. The food is amazing, made with care and love by the owner. My go-to order is the mixed gyro and shawarma plate with rice and adding some hot sauce. It’s the best shawarma and gyro that I’ve had in town, and Manna’s sauces are amazing. Plus, each plate is basically 2 meals for me, which makes the cost more efficient.

I couldn’t recommend Merhaba Shawarma enough. I try to stop by myself once a week!“

“Amazing food experience. Fresh!“

“So, my amazing boss treated the team to Kitty Dare for our holiday dinner. It was so amazing- I couldn’t get it off my brain so I came back tonight (two nights later, lol) to eat it again. Now, when we went as a group, we were served family style apps and entrees. We had their hummus, Greek salad, and an eggplant dish that had a nice kick to it for starters. Dinner was salmon over coucous, rice cakes, grilled asparagus, and amazing airline chicken dish, their 8hour bolognese, and one other dish I can’t remember but all were incredible. Came back tonight for the pistachio and pea hummus and again- that bolognese. Yummmm!! If you haven’t been, you’re missing out! Special place for any occasion“

“Delicious as always. The celiacs and non celiacs in our family all love this restaurant. The owners and team are so kind and helpful. It is well worth a road trip.“

“The food was fantastic and our server Dillion was so knowledgeable, efficient and kind! He was so patient with us through our many questions, recommended some excellent menu items and cocktails, and even gave us a list of other restaurants to try while we are in town. We will definitely be back again!“

“This place is WAY WAY better than The Buttery. If you’re in the neighborhood, the choice is definitely Daily Chew!!!!“

“Hovan is hands down one of my favorite lunch spots in Atlanta. It never disappoints. Somehow they make a basic Greek salad stand out—I can’t explain it, but they do. The cauliflower is simple yet incredible. And their beef/lamb shawarma? That’s my go-to. It’s hard to order anything else.

What I love most is that it feels healthy without sacrificing flavor. Nothing deep-fried or greasy. just real, quality food done right.

The owner is the heart of the place. It’s rare to find spots where the adorable, grandpa like welcoming owner is still everyone’s favorite, but he is. Warm, always smiling, putting a little extra love into each plate. You can tell he genuinely cares about every customer who walks through the door.

10/10, easily one of the best lunch spots in the city. If I don’t have a specific craving, Hovan is my default.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“

“First time eating here at Cava in Panama City Beach, Fl and my experience was AWESOME! Friendly staff, very very helpful because there are so many choices. Absolutely delicious! I’ll be back and I will recommend to everyone! ❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“I had an amazing time at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious — every dish was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully presented. You can tell the kitchen takes real pride in what they do.
Our server, Kala, made the experience even better. She was friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm. She checked on us at the perfect times and made great recommendations that we ended up loving. It’s rare to find service that feels this personal and professional at the same time.
Overall, it was a fantastic meal with outstanding service. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending this place to friends and family!“

“This place is in a gas station parking lot with Michelin One level cooking. The service was welcoming and fast, the restaurant was clean and well decorated and the food was unbelievable. They just opened this year but they are started off very well. I will be back probably every week. The grade in my pic says it all.“

“Amazing healthy bowls of Mediterranean flavors!! Love the chicken, the lentils, the hummus and the dill yogurt sauce!!! Nico and Ben and Alec were working hard keeping the line moving!!!“

“Great restaurant and loved everything about this place.“

“First-time visit, and I’m already a fan! Cafe Sababa offers a cozy café-style ambiance with cool, laid-back vibes — perfect for enjoying a flavorful Mediterranean meal.

Upon walking in, you place your order at the register. If the team is in the back (as they were when I arrived), there’s a little bell to ring for assistance — a nice touch that keeps things flowing.

After browsing the menu, I went with the chicken platter, which came with creamy hummus, a fresh salad, and warm, soft pita bread. I also added a side of chickpea curry soup, and let me tell you — the portion was generous, served hot, and packed with flavor.

Everything tasted fresh, filling, and well-seasoned. The prices were more than fair, and to top it off, bottled water was just $0.50. That’s rare these days!

This family-style Mediterranean spot is a solid yes for me. I felt welcomed, comfortable, and left full and satisfied. Definitely adding Cafe Sababa to my go-to list.“

“Had a great lunch at Taziki's at Toco Hills today. Service was pleasant and the food was great: fresh, tasty, & attractively presented.“

“First time here and def is our favorite shawarma spot! Super flavorful! Great portions! Amazing pita!!! Everything was yummy!!! 😋 Will be back!!! Parking situation is a bit odd but Chamblee does have a good amount of on street parking which is what we did.“

“The food was good, and the drinks were cold. It was friendly, fast, and efficient.“

“Really nice management. BJ was super sweet, explained their ingredients and the new-to-me menu. He made sure my order was correct. Happy customer! I’ll Be back thanks to him!“

“Elektra is located on the 4th floor of the Forth Hotel. Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu. Honest with their likes and dislikes upon trying dishes themselves. The fare offered is Mediterranean style. Overall we had a very enjoyable experience. Thank you Elektra!“

“Delicious food and great service! They make you feel very welcome and prepare everything with care.“

“I went here with my sisters and we absolutely loved it here!! The chefs at the restaurant are so friendly… and the food tasted amazing! I had to pack 1 to-go as i knew i’ll want more of the same for dinner! Definitely going back!“

“The service was great and the food was even Better ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Thank you, Kai! Our meal was delicious and healthy. I’m gluten free so I love having options. The grain bowl with salmon is filling and healthy and tastes great! The avocado salad was also delicious as was it beautifully prepared. Highly recommend!“

“We had the pleasure of being helped today by Nature! Who by the way was excellent. The food and vibe was excellent. Thank you Nature for making our laborious day better at mealtime. We will be back!“

“Salmon Feast was excellent ‼️“

“The bartender Azia she was beautiful, knowledgeable, friendly and patient. This was my hubby and I first time as we were celebrating my bday🎉

The food was great, drinks were great, hookah was good until I got sick 🤢. I think the hookah didn’t sit right with me and the drinks. I started to feel nauseous, we left and 2 mins into the drive had to pull over to vomit.

We got the lamb and salmon. I think we will be back but I will not get the hookah😅“

“CAVA is always my go to food. The ingredients are always fresh, and the build-your-own bowls make it easy to eat healthy without sacrificing taste. I love the lamb meatballs and falafel, roasted veggies, and their signature dressings are always a hit. Fast service, great portions, and super consistent every visit. Highly recommend!“

“Had our rehearsal dinner last night at Cafe Lily in the Peacock Room and it was fantastic! Food was excellent and all the wait staff, particularly our main servers, Erin and Christian, were friendly and professional. The manager, Katie, was a pleasure to work with in getting everything set up and made sure the night ran smoothly. Highly recommend for a small party!“

“My wife and I popped in on our 17th wedding anniversary. We split the chicken gyro and pasta salad before a show. Gyro was massive and amazing. Cool atmosphere hole in the wall restaurant. I’ve never had a gyro that I just had to have again until last night Friday the 13th!“

“Had to give a big shoutout to Baraka Shawarma — hands down one of the best spots in town. The food? 🔥 The service? On point. The people? Genuine. We’re grateful to have worked with them and even more grateful to enjoy their amazing food. If you haven’t checked them out yet, don’t sleep on it. May Allah continue to grant you barakah in every plate and every customer served! 🕌🍽️“

“First time here and def is our favorite shawarma spot! Super flavorful! Great portions! Amazing pita!!! Everything was yummy!!! 😋 Will be back!!! Parking situation is a bit odd but Chamblee does have a good amount of on street parking which is what we did.“

“The food is very delicious and flavorful! Hadnthe chicken shwarma over rice and OMG its wayy better than all of em around here. Falafel was delicious and not greasy. Definitely check them out! The gentleman was soo kind and welcoming and the young pretty lady was very warm and welcoming.“

“Great food and services. Love it.“

“Fiance and I went on a busy Friday night and were lucky to grab seats at the bar. We tried to make a reservation 4 days in advance and nothing was available so make sure to plan wayyyyyyy ahead- it's a popular spot! Jennifer Ramos behind the bar was lovely; she's good company and provided great service even tho she was super busy. We enjoyed the hummus app, he had lamb, and I had the sirloin. All delicious and very flavorful with quick service. You can skip dessert tho, it was very whatever. Will return!“

“Everything was amazing! It's been a while since I've had good food in the city! Try the spreads sampler!“

“Food & service was outstanding; I had the gyro plate and hummus. Music was too loud for dinner time. Consider cranking it up after 9PM :)“

“I recommend the rack of lamb and the Istanbul Martini. The food was good and the atmosphere was great. I will be going back.“

“One of the best beef/lamb shawarmas I’ve had in ATL. I had it with the Zhoug and tzatziki. I’ve read other reviews and my only suggestion is that they should make sure that the food is always fresh - perhaps, how I had it today…and, lower the price a bit so that you’re not walking out with a $20 shawarma. I’ll definitely be back….“

“The food here is amazing! The shah kabob plate was so good. Everything was delicious!“

“Had great food and drinks. Our server was Marcus. The ribs and salad were the best we’ve had.“

“Indya was excellent“

“the food is very good food here.“

“Food was exquisite, well seasoned, and visually appealing. We ordered something spicy, forgot what it was, but it hit the spot as far as taste was concerned. The coffee was everything I would expect from an Ethiopian restaurant. Went for my birthday and was a pleasant surprise. Hardly any patrons were present. There was a homeless man who kept trying to enter, the waitress eventually gave him a plate. That speaks to character. It took a little while to pay and leave as it was only one waitress.“

“disappointed to get a pickup order today and receive a gyro platter with no salad and no pita bread.“

“nice and fast and good customer service“

“@fia_atlanta is more than the restaurant located in Buckhead’s @theburgesshotel; it celebrates Mediterranean cuisine featuring wood-fire grilled specialties. Fia is open daily for breakfast and dinner and has a cozy, intimate atmosphere where you feel like you are among friends, due in part to the stellar customer service. The food is some of the best in Atlanta! My favorite dishes include the Butternut Squash Soup, Jumbo Asparagus, and Pork Belly. I found Mr. B's Burger good but not craveable given the price point.“

“Enjoyed food, good service, social distancing, clean“

“Food, service, and atmosphere.“