28 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Blue Island

“Best Gyro's in town! Generous portions and A great Staff! 5⭐️ Always friendly, welcoming and smiling!! Casual atmosphere and nicely decorated for every holiday! smiling!“

“My husband and I were very impressed with the food. It's made fresh and is delicious. The fries tasted great and were not greasy. My husband had a huge delicious hamburger that he couldn't finish in one sitting. I had the steak shawarma which I enjoyed very much. We sat outside because the weather was perfect for it. The people working there were friendly and polite. We were definitely impressed.“

“I never had kabobs presented on skewers like at Reef Kabob; such fun! Excellent hummas and tabular salad. The most gracious staff!“

“The food was so good but a bit pricey. The service was excellent. We enjoyed the ribs.

It was frustrating that seats are first come first served. I wish they would take reservations ahead of time. We decided to stop before our flight and it took way longer than expected.“

“Omg!!! This place is too amazing to not try. The food is so fresh and super tasty. This location is my favorite one!! The way Amina and the rest of the staff recognize us it’s just so heartwarming, they make us feel like family. We are so happy when we’re here and leave even happier with a full belly. Thank you Amina and staff for an amazing experience as always! You guys are amazing! We travel an hour to eat here so that tells you how delicious the food is but the service makes it even better. We love you Baba Saj Oak Lawn“

“saw it as driving to get my car wash & decided to check it out / went thru drive thru got the bowl chicken and steak it was delicious“

“My friend got a platter and shawarma sandwiches It was delicious 10/10 I recommend“

“The shawarma is my favorite thing on the menu 👍“

“الاكل ممتاز والمحل نظيف والاستقبال ممتاز ربنا يوسع عليكم“

“The greatest Shawrma I’ve ever had and amazing humos and falafel 🥙 and very friendly environment!“

“My partner and I enjoyed a delightful weekday evening dinner, and the experience was extraordinary from the moment we sat down. The flavors and aromas were so inviting, they hit us even before the main dish arrived. We started with Mazza, which featured the creamiest hummus and a smoky, perfectly roasted eggplant baba ghannooj. The falafels were the highlight—simply the best I've ever had, like the perfect cherry on top of a sundae. As for the Mansaf, it was nothing short of exceptional. The rich yogurt sauce, tender lamb, crunchy almonds, and flawlessly cooked rice made for a dish that was out of this world. It was so good, I couldn't resist having the leftovers for breakfast the next day. The service was top-notch, and even though we live over two hours away, we’ll definitely be coming back.“

“Appreciated the variety of menu options, was greeted immediately and was even given a sample. Portions were large, had plenty to take home for leftovers. The staff was very attentive and the food was fresh. No complaints, will definitely return.“

“Perfect taste and super service 😍“

“I love alasala the food is wonderful and super clean. It feels like im eating in jordan with the fresh ingredients and amazing seasonings. I absolutely love bringing people here just from how beautiful the restaurant is and the service is always wonderful. The place is always clean and super friendly to me and my guests. Could not recommend this place more.“

“Update Jan 2026:
I have updated my rating because you have mentioned that Water is going to be available in all stores.

2025
You have a sit in restaurant and you don't have free water. Shame on you for not following the basics of Islam and trying to make money on the name of Halal. I even asked the cashier to give tap water and they said that they do not have cups. I will adjust this post if I see any improvement during my next visit and please do not post an AI generated response from ChatGPT. The ask and task is pretty straightforward.“

“I spent almost three months at the hotel next door and ate at BARDAVID many many times. It was my home away from home. The food is amazing and the entire staff is wonderful - warm and welcoming. It is a beautiful restaurant with a great team and exceptional food. I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough! It is an all-time favorite. Thank you!“

“الاكل ممتاز والمحل نظيف والاستقبال ممتاز ربنا يوسع عليكم“

“I visited Cedars with my husband today and we cannot properly convey how much we loved it! The staff was patient, kind, knowledgeable, and the one detail that struck me the most was their treatment of everyone-open and caring. The food was epic; perfectly balanced seasoning, bright flavors, richness without heaviness, lovely fusion dishes and the absolute BEST crispy falafel I have had in my life. I felt so comfortable and at ease while I was there, which is a feeling I don’t usually have in restaurants. The ethos, celebration of community and cherished family recipes make this a one-of-a-kind dining experience, counting the days until I can go back! Thank you Cedars!!!! 🖤🤍❤️💚“

“absolute wonderful place. the food is excellent and waitstaff are fantastic.“

“Lots of heathy choices. Salmon, riced cauliflower, beets, kale, Greek olives to name a few😋“

“Excellent premium quality food“

“Yay can’t miss lamb mandi“

“Excellent food! Best Shawarma in the south suburbs.“

“Kefi has some of the most delicious Greek food in the Chicago suburbs! The lamb chops, souvlaki, and gyros are phenomenal and so are the moussaka, pastitsio, and spanakopita. When it comes to appetizers, you can’t go wrong with the flaming saganaki cheese, the grilled octopus the fried calamari, the loukaniko sausage, or the taramasalata. Don’t forget dessert! Try the baklava, galaktabouriko, and the chocolate cake! They have amazing drinks too! The employees there are very kind and friendly and the chefs really know how to cook! Eat at Kefi! You won’t be disappointed!“

“This restaurant truly impressed us from the moment we walked in! ✨ The atmosphere and decor were beautiful, the dishes looked amazing, and the service was absolutely outstanding. We came as a group of seven to celebrate a birthday, and every single one of us left impressed and happy. 🎉

We started by sharing an appetizer sampler and some kibbeh, and everything tasted fantastic. It was the perfect way to begin the evening and definitely set high expectations for the main course. For dinner, we ordered a large kebab platter meant for six people, and we were shocked by how much food we received! 🍖🥗 It came with hummus, babaganoush, muthawama, fresh salad, and a great selection of perfectly seasoned meats that were cooked beautifully.

The mint lemonades were incredibly refreshing and paired perfectly with the meal. 🍋🌿 To finish the celebration, we shared a big crispy kenafa dessert that arrived with a sparkler and a birthday song for our friend — such a fun and sweet moment! 🎂✨

Parking was a bit difficult to find, but honestly it was completely worth it for such an amazing dining experience. I’m already looking forward to coming back again! 😋“

“Fatoush might be our new favorite. We ordered catering for a small family gathering yesterday. Absolutely perfect. Grill platter and shawarma. Meat was beautiful seasoned, cooked perfectly . Rice plentiful and so good, humus, babganush, muthawama delicious. I was prepared for the huge, gorgeous, fresh salad that came with the platter. Plenty of delicious sauces too. Service friendly. We will be trying dine in soon too.“

“Food was amazing will return next trip to chicago“