29 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Elizabeth

“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.“

“When I first walked into this bar, there were maybe 4 people in there. It was a Sunday during NFL season. It was bleak and slow at first and then about 2 hrs in the place exploded with people and life. The food is unmatched when it comes to portion size and of course it taste good too! Def recommend this place!“

“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.“

“For dinner we when to RUMI and it was amazing! Appetizers absolutely delicious all our dinners were delicious fresh hot completely satisfied . And then we had complementary Turkish tea and we all had desserts which were absolutely delicious someone with a sweet tooth would love. Will definitely be returning waitstaff friendly courteous and willing to accommodate in any way.“

“That’s Restaurant my favorite place for falafel thats one of the best falafel in nyc im trying most of the Middle East food around nyc and the owner with workers very friendly like your family the price is very reasonable I advise you to try it ❤️“

“This is an awesome restaurant. The food is excellent, the meat is top quality and the service r is warm and cozy.“

“Had a really good time at Sihana Bistro, our waiter/bartender Andres was the best! He was very attentive and his drinks had a magic touch ;)
He definitely made our night! The music was also such a vibe. It fit the ambiance very well, we ended up asking for the playlist lol“

“Today was my first time here at Cava. The employee Danny was so sweet. She walked me through the menu options and explained the ingredients and how they pair together. Also, I was pleasantly surprised to see the portions here are much greater than Chipotle.“

“Amazing service and food, absolutely delicious!!“

“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“

“First of all, the price of food to the amount of food you get is amazing. It is open 24/7 as well which is super convienent for late night cravings/munchies. I'm staying here in JC for about a month and it's the most affordable place in this area and the quality is the best Mediterranean or Halal I've ever had (I'm from FL). I recommend this place 100%!“

“The most amazing and delicious Turkish Breakfast I ever had. Not only in New Jersey area. I’ve tried lots of places in the Tri-State area and it’s definitely 5 Stars. Everything is homemade. There’s a lot of food when you order Turkish Breakfast. The cheese on the platter is very rich. Definitely try the Turkish eggy toast. It’s absolutely so yummy. It’s only on Sundays 10:00am-2:00pm. The atmosphere is fantastic. Especially for any kind of showers or parties. I’ve found out they have 2 more locations in Cliffside Park,NJ & Livingston,NJ as well. The owner is super nice and he welcomes and is so polite to customers. The prices are very reasonable. They have a huge parking lot. Handicapped customers are welcome to restrooms and parking lot.“

“Amazing food, friendly and professional staff.“

“Drinks so fresh“

“Great place. I recommend kufta wrap. And their rice pudding is sweet and good. Today I ate here. Had a good time. If ur new to Greek I’d stick to basics. I had something called yougart kufta. Overall, it was good. Little spicy so I wouldn’t recommend to most ppl unless u like spicey. I would just replace the bread and hot sauce with some veggies and white sauce. Appetizer—There beet root falafel with hummus and idk the baige colored sauce is really good. I come here for pick up. It’s a good spot. Enjoy.“

“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“

“Delicious meals, fast courteous service!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Truly Exceptional

My fiancée, Likseva, and I stopped in tonight on our way back to Brooklyn and we were blown away. From the warm welcome by the lovely Montenegrin-Albanian owner to the beautiful atmosphere and soft music, everything felt personal and heartfelt. The food was phenomenal, full of flavor and clearly made with passion.

This is the kind of place you remember long after you leave. We’ll definitely be back soon to see the owner again and enjoy another amazing meal together.

As a Marine Corps Colonel who has dined all over the world, I can say with confidence that Cafe Latte is a must-visit. Highly recommended.

#CafeLatte #StatenIsland #MediterraneanCuisine #HiddenGem #MarineCorpsColonelApproved #AlbanianHospitality #LiksevaAndMark

“Me zemër e me shpirt” – with heart and soul“

“the food is so delicious fast service always open great service good people“

“Everything tastes fresh and perfectly seasoned. The place is super clean, cozy, and welcoming. You can tell they really care about the food and the customers. I always come back. Highly recommend if you’re craving something delicious and filling!“

“My dinner was delicious and the owners were great.“

“I ate good. They park at a nice spot for walking traffic. Looks like good people and rating reflects their quality. Salchipapas went so flipping hard.Hello again, I tried the chicken parm wrap and the chicken+marinara melted in my mouth. The chicken was delicious and hot. Gonna try and eat everything there over time (except spicy food )Also the snicker bar was 25 cents cheaper than the lame rutger vending machines, but 25 cents more pricier than njit vending machine ?. It was $2.“

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

“If you see hateful reviews written here within the last 24 hrs, it is pure POLITICAL. These people most likely haven't even stepped inside this restuarant. I am pretty sure if a Republican candidate asked to be hosted there, they would honor the same. Regardless, everyone is free to support whomever they want including the owners of this restuarant. Now let's get to the real facts! Excellent cuisine full of vegeterian options. The best Turkish I had thus far. I brought my coworkers here and they loved it. I would highly reccommend this place.“

“Love ❤️ Food nice in clean“

“My first time having Nigerian food! It's a small but cute restaurant near the ferry. I was feeling very under the weather and the lovely lady at the front was sooo kind and helped me through it. I had the goat and efo riro with fufu, genuinely think it cured my sickness. If you're thinking about it- please try it!“

“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. 👌🏼👌🏼“

“First time here visiting from Brooklyn. I been looking for good Albanian food. Food is super fresh, homemade, delicious, portions are good sized, staff is super nice, prices are reasonable, place is super clean, quality ingredients. Highly recommend Alba cafe restaurant on Staten Island- you can tell when people care about the food that they serve you - honestly taste like gjyshe is back there cooking! Can’t wait to go back with some friends and family to try it“

“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❤️‍🩹“