50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Houston

“Excellent service and delicious!“

“Doris Metropolitan is a true gem for steak lovers—and even for those who aren’t!

Their selection of premium steaks is outstanding, but what makes this place even better is the variety for non-steak eaters—think perfectly seared scallops, fresh fish, and even flavorful goat chops. The sides are just as impressive: rich and earthy mushrooms, crispy Parmesan garlic fries, and beautifully caramelized Brussels sprouts.

The beverage program deserves its own spotlight. The wine list is pages long, packed with premium bottles, and the range of scotch and bourbon is top-notch—you’ll have a hard time choosing just one.

And the dessert? Absolute showstopper. A whiskey-dipped chocolate cake paired with charred banana—it’s indulgent, bold, and unforgettable. Enjoy it with a glass of bourbon and you’ll see why it’s the perfect ending to a special evening.

Highly recommend Doris Metropolitan for an upscale dining experience with incredible food, drinks, and atmosphere.“

“I really love this restaurant from the awesome service to the beautiful delicious food. Celebrated a birthday there last night and the food was awesome as well as the service. We will be back again! Love the lamb hummus and the kebabs. My friends enjoyed the restaurant and loved the food. Thank you again!“

“The restaurant is beautiful and has a great atmosphere. The food is top-notch. You can clearly notice that a lot of thought went into the menu and the design of the structure, as well as the dishware, which makes for a great vibe. It's one of the best spots in the Houston area one must visit for either a date night in the evening or just a business meeting in the early afternoon. Highly recommended; the food quality, vibe, and service are definitely top-notch, which is exactly what you will be looking for when going out to a restaurant of this level.

I was recommended by friends and decided to give it a try. Boy, I'm glad for listening and devoted time for such a great experience. Finally, I think words will just do a disservice for describing the experience; you just have to go there and experience it yourself. Thank me later.“

“I’ve been here twice already and this is my spot!! A NEW favorite spot. My lunch. POW! This salmon dish is soooooo good…and then you place it on this yummy rice. BOOM! POW!! Love this pesto pasta too. 😎🤘 Service is great. Every time we go - everyone’s super nice. Keep it up y’all! The vibe of the restaurant is great. Always neat and if you need anything. It’s out there for you. Great spot y’all. I’ll be back soon.“

“Many customers rave about the authenticity and quality of Aladdin's Mediterranean dishes, with the hummus, lamb, and shawarma receiving consistent praise. The freshly prepared dishes and homemade pita bread enhance the overall dining experience, making it a standout for Mediterranean cuisine.“

“Great food and atmosphere. Highly recommend“

“Ordered at the Heights location. Great tasting food. We got the gyro quesadilla, a gyro cheese steak sandwich, and a gyro bowl subbing lettuce for rice. All were delicious! Ordered during rush hour and the food was still ready quickly. Thanks!“

“In the Village for the afternoon and randomly picked this restaurant for lunch. Was a beautiful day and we were seated at there covered outdoor patio. Greeted by an extremely helpful and knowledgeable waiter. Took his time to help us with the menu as this was our first time there. Hummus is home made fresh and excellent. Had a delicious Turkish pizza and can highly recommend the Doner Kebab plate. Can’t wait to return and explore more items on the menu. Exceptional service and food. Highly recommend. 🧿“

“It’s a great restaurant and the food is delicious. I have been a customer of the Rice Village location since the early 2000s.“

“Very good and fresh food in houston“

“Great food, nice environment.“

“I love CAVA, have always had great experiences in all locations I have visited. Today (2/25/25) was my first visit to this location. I ordered the Spicy Lamb and Avocado bowl. This is the first time I have ordered a curated bowl as I typically make my own bowl. The lamb was cooked perfectly, the veggies were fresh. The only thing I would suggest is that if you have "avocado" in the name that the avocado be more present. The black lentils were cooked to perfection for me - they were firm (which is the best way) so if you do not like firm lentils, I would suggest choosing a different base for your bowl. The saffron basmati rice is a delicious option. They added a half avocado but it was a very small avocado so there was not much considering it is in the name of the plate. My colleague ordered the Steak + Harissa bowl. She liked it but said the steak was on the dry side so she would go back to chicken next time. The team is always very friendly in each location I have visited. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and will continue to be a CAVA regular.“

“Great food and the vast array of choices was superb!!!“

“Best gyro in town. That's what they claim to serve and successfully so. The food tastes like it's made with love and care that a mother would make for their children. The quality and portion screams TLC. With so many Mediterranean restaurants in town, this one truly lives up to their claim !“

“I went to cava today and ordered on the inside for the first time ever the staff was really nice. Emily and Brenda were super sweet. When helping me out I will definitely come back again. I was super nervous to order, but the staff was so friendly.“

“The best mashawi i’ve tried 😍❤️“

“Great place to have food or a quick drink.“

“I absolutely love this place! The food is consistently delicious—full of flavor, fresh, and beautifully presented. Every dish I’ve tried has been a hit. The service is excellent, and what really stands out is the staff. Everyone is incredibly friendly and welcoming, always greeting you with a smile and making you feel right at home. It’s rare to find a spot that gets both the food and the atmosphere just right, but this restaurant definitely delivers. Highly recommend!“

“The entire menu had a variety of different dishes that are delicious and budget friendly. Maria's customer service was excellent!“

“This time was much better. They are continuing to improve their menu and service. Sunshine the bartender and Kiki our waitress were amazing and attentive and showed excellent customer service and made us feel special. We will be back based on these improvements. Food as always is delicious“

“Oh Wow, the same way your Mom makes it. taste like Home made food, fresh, full of flavor. absolutely lovin it. 💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“Crème Brûlée French Toast 😋“

“My family and I tried this restaurant for the first time. The food was delicious, and the amount of food was many and varied. Desserts were amazing, especially the kunafa. the place was clean We enjoyed sitting outside.“

“I would rate them 10 stars if I could! On point, every time!“

“Beautiful place, nice staff, and awesome food! I sat at table 7 and had a Greek Gyro pita with fries and I felt like I was at home, definitely worth checking out!“

“It’s a classy storefront now… food and prices comparable“

“We had their carved lamb wrap, it was super delicious. Their spicy humus was also good and not real spicy. Shaniyah took our order, she was very helpful in assisting us make a great selection from their menu, thank you. We will certainly come back and tell others of the great food here.“

“yes best stir fry EVER. an the lamb gyro my husband had was amazing..and the salad was the 💣...an loved the music they had on from there country..great service.“

“We just loved our visit here, i recommend it highly Everyone was extremely kind and Rajid our waitress was very sweet and accommodating. Thank you for a nice evening and great food“

“Just ate Cava for the first time yesterday. It was so delicious, eating again for the second time today. Om at the Knoxville location was so helpful!“

“Nice customer service! ♾️🔐“

“I highly recommend this store/ cafe

Droubi’s
7333 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77081

Lamb is sooo soft and tender
Gyro is the best in Houston

Clean clean kitchen and small dine area

Family business with very friendly couple and young girl.

Support local business and let those old good local food be seen …“

“the food was delicious! fresh homemade! the best taste 😋! highly recommend!! we loved 😍“

“The food was mediocre. It was limited and simplistic. The black and white sandwich was interesting. Mixing a burger with fried chicken sandwich, but it was not the easiest to eat. The Chicken Shawarma Special Sandwich was tasty enough, but was kinda greasy to the point that when I picked it up to move it all the chicken just fell out. The service was lacking. There was only one person tending to the entire front of house. We were never offered any sort of silverware. I was surprised that he offered us refills on our canned drinks without making us pay for them. The fries were good. The atmosphere gives off "under construction" vibes. It is a diner/cafe type vibe I suppose, but they have a lot going on. Corners seem to be holding some stuff like storage type stuff.“

“The food was amazing, I’ve always been curious to open up to Mediterranean food and coming here was great!! My new favorite place! Amazing service, especially from Yazmin she was very sweet and helped me get my order right. Gave me a few recommendations and they turned out great!“

“delicious cousine. Fast and tasty.“

“Highly recommend this restaurant the food is great and the environment is nice , the attention towards the customers is on point!! Everyone should give this place a try, you will find yourself going again. I promise ! Thank you Francisco Gonzalez for your excellent customer service!!!“

“I LOVED dining here! It’s beautifully decorated, and the atmosphere was super moody and cozy. Really impressed with the food! The burrata was so delicious, the oysters were amazing, and I couldn’t get enough of my chicken kebabs! So flavorful and savory. Everything was plated beautifully, and I could eat 500 more of those dulce de leche donuts. Also, the service is SO sweet and charismatic. I spilled a coke all over the table like a dummy, and they were so nice about it hahaha

Parking: The valet was only $8, so I recommend that! The lot can get super full. There’s also parking security, so it feels safe for women at night!“

“I give service a 10 out of 10 he was outside. His name is Jason. He was sweating. He was working hard to make sure everybody got helped on the patio. I just wanted to give him some recollection. The sushi was good. The drinks were good. Service was fast. It just seemed as if they weren’t prepared for the 3 o’clock happy hour, which is advertised as bar and patio but the bar was already behind by 3:05 so maybe manger intervention could be helpful to the support staff. The manager was there but she needed support as well“

“I came in an hour before closing as another restaurant I had planned to go to was unexpectedly closed. The place was immaculate, the food was hot and fresh even though there weren't a lot of people there due to it being Halloween night. Everything tasted fantastic. I highly recommend it if you love Mediterranean food. Lots of lemon, olives, tomatoes, and onions.“

“Many customers rave about the authenticity and quality of Aladdin's Mediterranean dishes, with the hummus, lamb, and shawarma receiving consistent praise. The freshly prepared dishes and homemade pita bread enhance the overall dining experience, making it a standout for Mediterranean cuisine.“

“Friendly place with music and good food! Great for family and friends to gather.“

“After seeing Craft Pita featured on the local Houston show, I knew I had to give it a try! I came the very next day and was not disappointed! Everything we tried was wonderful from the Mint Lemonade, Lebanese wine, falafel, brownie, and iced Arabic coffee. Definitely a 5 star experience!“

“Went there for a charity function to raise money for orphans. Outstanding Banquet hall. Service was amazing and timely. The food from the appetizers, main courses, and dessert was delicious. The Sayadia - Fish and rice dish was the star. Highly recommend for special event functions.“

“We absolutely love Athena’s! It has such a family feel and the staff is amazing. And the food is the best!!! My favorite are the simple things like the hummus and pitas. But the lamb can’t be beat. We live out of town but come to Houston just to visit.“

“Service and excellent food!!“

“Fabulous selection of salads, dips, and veggies along with fine entrees and friendly service. Please open a restaurant in Kerrville ( or Comfort, Boerne, or San Antonio) !“

“I love this place and that I highly recommend this place and yes , wait , they have lamb kabobs which is missing from the best Mediterranean restaurants around. They all serve lamb shanks and chops but no one serves lamb kabob . If you get Falafel than try , tahini, garlic sauce and hummus and other toppings in it and the price remains the same and whatever toppings you want, isn’t that great.

Vegetarian options: Falafel is the best.

Parking: Ample of parking“

“Man look, it’s cava over everything, all day, all week. I’ve been doing a vegetarian regime, and Cava always got all the veggies I need, plus, I’m addicted to falafel now. The only “beef” I have in this vegetarian experience, is that for some reasons my points aren’t collecting 🥹, must be a glitch in the system 🤖 , ill be back up there next week 🥗💛“