13 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Ellisville

“Ate at Phoenicia for the first time last night. Authentic middle eastern food, the best I have found in the St. Louis region. The host was friendly and explained that most of the business is take out now but they do have a small dining room. We had shwarma, baba ghanouj, Greek salad, grape leaf rolls, and topped it off with kanafeh. Really great and I will definitely return.“

“Food is fresh and delicious! I loved the Mashawi (mixed grill)! The owner is really nice and the staff are friendly! I got the Mixed grill and my dad got the fish! The fried fish was actually so delicious and crispy. This is a great spot to hit up with your family or a crowd of friends. The decoration is also very aesthetically pleasing.“

“Sharjah Grill offers a tantalizing journey through Middle Eastern cuisine. With a diverse menu featuring succulent kebabs, aromatic biryanis, and flavorful platters, every dish is crafted with authenticity and care. The Mixed Grill Platter is a highlight. Vegetarian options like falafel wraps are equally enticing. Beyond the delectable fare, the service is exceptional, with attentive staff ensuring a memorable dining experience. Whether for intimate dinners or celebratory occasions, Sharjah Grill stands out for its exquisite cuisine and impeccable service, making it a must-visit destination.“

“Fabulous Lunch. We’re seldom in this area and so pleased we happened upon this restaurant.The Moutabbal Eggplant was quite a sizable starter along with plenty of “chips”. My wife ordered and shared the Rozanna Quinoa Salad with Shrimp and I had the Beef Shawarma Taco with Tabouleh side.We’re leaving with quite a bit of food for much anticipated leftovers soon and look forward to many more visits in the future.“

“I have never had shawarma before. We decided to try 2 mixed shawarma plates for my family of 4 so we could get a sampling. We got one plate with spicy rice, hummus, and arabic salad and one with yellow rice, mutabbai, and cucumber yogurt salad (which seemed like taziki sauce more than a salad). We also got an order of yalanji and one of falafel, plus one pomegranate sauce, one tahini, and one garlic sauce. We figured this would be a pretty good intro to the food, and I think it was. I was really surprised by the number of sauces that were included before we added on the 3 sauces we ordered. Unfortunately we didn't know what any of them were or what we were supposed to do with them. I assume that some were supposed to go on the shawarma, some on the falafel, maybe even some on the grape leaves, but we were stumped. Maybe some labels would be helpful? My family unfortunately didn't love the shawarma. We wondered if we screwed up doing the plates instead of the sandwiches, but we didn't love either of the meats by themselves with the rice (and no idea if we were supposed to dump some sauces on and which one). I think I would recommend that first timers find a youtube video or something to make sure you're doing it right. The pita was a lot different than we are used to (the soft, pillowy greek style pita) and we almost wondered if we had gotten tortillas by mistake. They were really thin but they were tasty. Unfortunately they got cold and dry quickly and with the plates there was only a half round per plate so we couldn't really make sandwiches with it. We mostly used them to snack on the dips. We didn't notice much difference in taste between the spicy rice and the yellow. Both were hot, nice and soft, and really yummy, but not much flavor or spice level difference. I really didn't like the mutabbai. It had a really strong smoky taste that I didn't love. I really like baba ghanouj so I probably should have gotten that, but I wanted to try something new. Hummus was delish, could eat a bucket of that. The best item by far was the falafel. Oh my goodness, they were amazing! So fresh, crispy, super well-seasoned, and such a bargain! Just $4 for 6 of these delightful treats! I will go again and again for these delish little things. Again, though, I was at a loss for what sauce to use. One of my kids liked the tahini best with the falafel. I liked the white creamy sauce that came with the shawarma best. The yalaji were exactly like dolmades. Tasty and lemony, yum! So overall, my faves were the hummus, falafel!!!!, and yalaji. There is a really great community feel of the restaurant. It was busy and filled with families, teens hanging out, and a steady stream of happy people getting carry out. The staff were all aggressively hair netted and careful about cleanliness, courteous, and wore tidy matching t-shirts. It seemed like a really well-run establishment with staff that liked being there and cared for their restaurant like the customers are their friends. I highly recommend you give this place a try. I plan to come back!“

“Cozy, yummy and kind. The Turkish delight and Baklava is amazing. They also have hookah nights now, which is great because they have a very clean and cozy seating area that will be perfect for small, intimate groups. Their flatbreads/pizzas are delicious and the perfrct size to share one or two with your friends. I also got their cardamom tea, which was a great pick me up in the afternoon. Highly recommend this shop!“

“You will never be disappointed at Spiros. Food is always outstanding and service is excellent. Multiple fireplaces in the dining area and the outside patio has a fire pit feature and heaters if you want to brave cooler temperatures. Never feel rushed or neglected. There's a reason they have been around in multiple locations for decades. My family started going to the Natural Bridge location in the 60's. We are 3rd generation regulars at this location.“

“First time customer. Balked at first at the prices but the portions are actually quality. I got a traditional gyro and butter chicken curry. I was pleasantly surprised by the rice. Flavored and cooked well. No minute rice in the microwave here! Tasty chunks of meat. Good flat bread. And for a rare treat- glass bottled black cherry soda! To- go was messy but tasty.“

“Awesome Baba ghanouj today but truth be told everything is awesome here . This is my favorite spot in chesterfield and top five in west county but it’s the only place like it in the entire St. Louis area . Great food , awesome quick service There’s a reason I’ve been eating here for so many years . To all my friends I highly recommend this gem of a restaurant.“

“Looking for some fabulous Greek food and also helping to support a wonderful fundraiser for the church, well you've come to the right place. The food is delicious especially the chicken and rice, gyros, shish kabob, lamb shank and of course all of the delicious desserts. Please do yourself a favor and order each day they offer takeout and try everything. It's worth it.“

“Small and stark Greek restaurant has great service, and my dish was just ok. I changed my mind at the last minute from the Gyro Salad to the Gyro fried rice. Bad decision. Stick with the traditional Greek staples, and you will be happy. I will give them another try. I like to support small family businesses.“

“It's not a secret that malls aren't as busy as they used to be. I, myself, rarely go to the mall anymore due to the ease of shipping and online shopping. I came here to do some shopping with my mom and was delightfully surprised with how many people were here and how lively everything was. Post covid I haven't been here that often, so I had a false sense of what it would be like. While it wasn't hard to find a parking space by any means, everything was lively and people seemed to be happy to be out and about. The mall itself was very clean and everything was kept up with. I've been to other shopping centers where escalators were broken, bathrooms weren't kept up with etc. The food court has a ton of new options since I've been here last, which is super awesome. There's some local options in there as well, which I feel is really important. This was like a trip back to high school for me and I definitely appreciated it :)“

“Love the gyros here.Pretty expensive, kinda dingy, but the gyros are loaded and they taste awesome. Meat is juicy, yet slightly crisped outside and they have a ton of fresh veg. For some reason most gyros in Missouri only have meat, onions and feta.“