50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Carteret

“Great food and service, has been coming here almost daily lately! Definitely recommend the zinger sandwich 🙏🏻“

“I am a regular at Seabass Taverna! I love the atmosphere, the employees are so nice, the food and drink are amazing. I highly recommend.“

“I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The fresh orange juice was incredibly refreshing, and the kebab over rice was absolutely delicious. The place was spotless, super organized, and had a really nice vibe. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Amazing service and food, absolutely delicious!!“

“Amazing Food and service !!“

“Hi. What happened to Arka?? I just went in and found out that it sold to new owners. Where. Where did the old owners and delicious food go??? Please. Open up again. You had the best food. Location was not great BUT the food was AMAZING. Please come back“

“I had such a great experience at CAVA in Union! The service was outstanding, and our waiter Jimmy was incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming. He made sure we had everything we needed and genuinely made the experience even better. The food was fresh and delicious, and the whole visit was great from start to finish. Definitely one of the better experiences I’ve had, and I’ll absolutely be coming back!“

“The Best Turkish / Mediterranean food on the Island or Brooklyn. Everything is fresh, delicious, great portions Full bar and everyone who works at Riva is happy and smiling. 👌🏼👌🏼“

“The food was delicious, I did not know what I wanted so I ask the girl what she suggested. It was a amazing the chicken was so good . I like healthy food . I will definitely be going back can’t wait to try The gyros“

“Very healthy food and worker are friendly. Love this place“

“The food was very delicious and fresh. Everyone was very pleased . The service was very friendly and responsive. They also provided very generous sizes to very reasonable price. Highly recommended“

“It was a wonderful experience trying Lebanese cuisine for the first time. I love everything my daughter-in-law ordered. My favorite was the Old City Platter. I got to try different things. The hummus plate was awesom❤️‍🩹“

“Absolutely spectacular experience, a true taste of Albanian Traditional cuisine with the added ambiance of Albanian Music playing in the background! Enjoyed the red wine from Kosovo pairing with the succulent Ribe Eye Steak! Thank you Cafe Latte friends & staff for an incredible dinner!“

“5 star fir everything! The flavors in every single item they sell is soo amazing. Everything is perfectly seasoned and perfectly portioned, evenly the homemade hummus and dip! The atmosphere is also so warm and friendly and the owner is super sweet! I love this place and I highly recommend it to any one looking for perfect flavor!“

“stopped in here today with my cousins .. the greeting was warm and friendly. I had the pork roll egg and chz on roll with the breakfast tators .. this place is awesome nice staff and great food .MUST TRY IT YOU WILL BE HOOKED ... 49TH AVE B“

“I like to go to this mexican / tex mex restaurant. The food is always fresh and they quick on serving your food. Also the flavor of the dishes are really yummy. And the breakfast is a kick to start your day. Specially the torta de milanesa which is my favorite“

“Drinks so fresh“

“Great place for Gyro sandwiches and platters.The food is simply delicious !!! 😊“

“Tequila Bistro Hosted One Incredible Night for Team Ed Rodriguez We recently held a meet-and-greet for Assembly candidate Ed Rodriguez at Tequila Bistro in Elizabeth—and let’s just say, Ed raved about the food beforehand, and he wasn’t wrong. From the moment we stepped into the warm, inviting space—with its glowing string lights, rich Spanish tiles, and that cozy outdoor patio—it was clear this was more than just a restaurant. It was an experience. The crowd came for conversation, but the Mediterranean and Spanish flavors stole the show. From the perfectly grilled seafood to the paella that had people going back for seconds (and thirds), every bite was unforgettable. The crab-stuffed salmon? Game-changer. And then there’s the bar—a destination in itself. Sophisticated, generous, and buzzing with good energy. The sangria flowed, the handcrafted cocktails were on point, and the vibes matched the moment. The staff made us feel like family. They handled a busy room full of guests with warmth, precision, and genuine hospitality.“

“I had an absolutely wonderful experience at Negeen. The food honestly felt like sitting at my grandmother’s table. The Ghormeh Sabzi, Koobideh, Joojeh Kebab, and even the Ashe Reshteh tasted so authentic. Everything was perfectly seasoned, fresh, and full of love. The restaurant feels cozy with warm, tasteful decor. The husband and wife who own and run the restaurant are also incredibly kind and welcoming. They make you feel right at home, which makes the whole experience even more special. Truly a five star experience. I’ll definitely be coming back.“

“Food is fresh & tasty. Staff are very nice too.“

“Perfection! Every dish and item delicious: Appetizers, entrees, desserts, Turkish coffee. Generous portions, pleasing presentations. All clearly made with great care and pride. Inviting appearance Elegant, comfortable, and relaxed. Beautiful decor. Lovely personable Hostess and staff.Very happy with the pricing on all items as well. Party of four - all of us impressed and pleased. Compliments to the Chef. Thank you.“

“I recently dined at Alba and had a fantastic experience! The food was delicious, with a variety of flavors that really stood out. I particularly enjoyed the seasonal dishes, which were fresh and well-prepared. The service was excellent—prompt and friendly, making sure we were well taken care of throughout our meal. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxing dinner with friends or family. Overall, I highly recommend Alba and look forward to my next visit!“

“Best gyros that you can find on Staten Island!“

“All our parties and events done here as they know how to make it special. From food quality to service - as good as can get. Highly recommend“

“I ordered a maple cold brew with pistachio cold foam from their winter menu and a few donuts. It was all delicious!“

“Excellent service. What’s the owner name“

“I ordered a yeero with Greek fries, a dessert, and smoothies from Summit Greek Grill using UberEats. The food arrived fresh and flavorful (I adore the hint of lemon and the feta cheese for the Greek fries!). Unfortunately, our driver forgot our smoothies. I was writing it off as a loss with plans to contact Uber, when I received a phone call from the manager of the restaurant, Ali. He was emphatic that he wanted to make things right by us, took my name and phone number, and personally delivered the drinks to my door. Ali made sure to call us along the way, letting me know he closed the restaurant to bring my food. My boyfriend tried to offer him a tip as a thank you, but he denied it and even called me back to apologize that my boyfriend ran out in the cold without a jacket. I will most certainly be frequenting this restaurant often, both for the amazing food and stellar customer service! Oompah! 🇬🇷“

“Great place for Gyro sandwiches and platters.The food is simply delicious !!! 😊“

“Beautiful...Westfield Station Cafe is truly a Westfield is wonderful! The food was absolutely amazing my wife, and I enjoyed it very much. Everything was delicious, and you can really feel the love that goes into the food. Highly recommend!“

“This place is great👍👍 Highly recommend to all my friends.“

“I was going to take a trip to Brooklyn to eat me some food in a restaurant out there but then I decided to stay here so I wanted to see where can I find some good lamb chops and I punched it on my phone and I went to the place and I'm not sure who's giving the bad comments but whoever it is don't know good food I ordered lamb chops which came with rice and salad and it was amazing I have eaten lamb chops at a more pricey place much much higher in price and you only get two lamb chops and I spent the arm and the leg for it and it wasn't that great but this place the lamb chops was excellent the way the service the weight of the waitress everybody was great I didn't have to wait long to order and it was a lot of people in there but if you expect them to get something in 5 minutes then obviously you need to stay home because no restaurant that cooks food. Should take 5 minutes to cook it it has to be longer so I really really enjoy myself that he only downside to it was that I wish I could have eaten more but I had no room for it because I would have ordered another plate of lamb chops but I'll definitely go back again and the waiter or the service person his name was Val v a l excellent excellent guy they're all friendly the staff is really really good there and you get more than enough food so I highly recommend it and I give it five stars“

“Thanks to a friend of ours, we found a nice spot for Mediterranean cuisine! The Sahara bread was amazing… Falafel was the best I ever had and the hummus was DELISH! Main dish, I had chicken gyro dish, it was exactly what I wanted. The service was very welcoming… give it a try if you like this type of cuisine.“

“Delicious food and service! They do a lot of catering for large events , all the catering is made fresh and very good size portions“

“Food was awesome and fresh ! Service was even better ! Definitely coming back to try more things!“

“Humble seems to be the best word to summarize this restaurant. The men who run it seem to have a great rapport with their customers; they’ve been there for 20+ years and it shows. They were kind and accomodating. The food was plated carefully and was pretty taste. My only complaints were putting margarine on my pancakes without asking and the tiny plastic utensils, which left my hands covered in syrup. However both of those go to the restaurant being unpretentious. There’s no atmoshere to speak of but it was clean. I’d eat here again but probably wouldn’t go out of my way.“

“Best Egyptian food in the area!!“

“Visited a restaurant for the birthday party in May 2022. Clean, welcomed staff, good service, a lot of parking on the street. We placed an order. It was not too long, which is good because the reservation was for 6:30 pm and everybody was hungry. Appetizers were delicious especially both types of calmers. 3 people ordered NYS trip stakes. OMG! All 3 stakes were stingy. Nobody finished the stake. Medium and well done came up the same. Black color even tongue was black after eating the steak. It's because when cooked the steak did not clean the grail. Also, I recommend checking your receipt. We found 3 items that we did not get on the table for a total of almost $80. One of them we never ordered, and two newer ones were delivered to the table.“

“Fabulous dining experience at The Greek on Main! Recommended by our son! Appetizers were amazing! Fig & Goat Cheese Flatbread Haloumi Fries- Feta and roasted red pepper aioli. So good! Tomato salad! Enjoyed two entrée specials!- Shrimp and Pork- Delicious! The prawns and lamb shank were well prepared! Dessert and tea! Perfectly ended the night! Our Server Lovely was truly lovely!! Attentive and friendly! She knew the menu well and answered all our questions! Thank you Lovely! Bring your own alcohol! Make reservations! Highly recommend“

“I dined in and couldn’t be more pleased with the service me and my sister received. The owner was extremely welcoming!

We ordered a mixed shawarma combo dish to share and it came with 2 appetizers. You get to choose the appetizers that you prefer & we chose baba ganoush & yogurt salad. Both appetizers made excellent dips with the bread provided.

I loved the lamb in this dish. It was flavorful. I added the yogurt salad on top for that perfect taste!

They also provide catering options for all types of events.

I will definitely recommend this place to friends and family in the area! So glad I stopped by and can’t wait to come back soon.“

“Great food, great people!“

“Best place ever Dalia and the Staff Thanks agin for Great Catering For our son Bar mitzvah“

“Authentic Greek Food! Great Service! Love the homemade desserts♥️♥️♥️“

“Food is excellent and very nice place“

“We order from DoorDash. Great value - 2 for 1 chicken over rice bowls. I’m from NY and didn’t think I’d ever find good halal out here, this is absolutely THE BEST! Sooo good and flavorful, they put the right amt of hot & white sauce and big portions.“

“I love the place; I have been there a few times ; service and food are excellent garlic shrimps over asparagus delicious!!!!“

“Friendly people. A pleasure to go there“

“10/10 would definitely recommend. 🍔🍔“

“Very tasty and healthy food would love to visit again“

“Visiting this place brings me a lot of memories of my time living in the area, after over decade I stopped by to enjoy my favorite NY Trip steak again alone with the great service and atmosphere. Their big customer parking lot next to it is a big plus.“