Kabab Twist

Was driving through CENCAL and I wanted to eat something a little bit on the healthier side so we…read morelooked up Mediterranean restaurants and found this place. I like to take risks and see what the foods like. I wanna see the restaurant was clean. There was a lot of people eating and the service was good! The food was really good as well. We got spicy hummus as an appetizer and 15 out of 10 it was so good. This place is a little hidden gem!

Oops!!! I didn't leave a review last year. We were here April 2,2025 for our first visit with the…read moresame group as today. Last year we ordered the kabab plates and it was way too much food. It was ok, I had the beef, but I failed to cut it up till half way through and it was hard to eat. Half way through I started cutting up the meat and it tasted so much better and easy to eat. Not so tough and awkward. Today March 28, 2026 is our 2nd visit. We arrived first in the party of 6. They led us to the first table. Two booth seats and a table with 4 chairs. Perfect. Next they have us menus and took our drink orders. As it turns out it was waters for 5 of us and 1 lemonade. As people arrived they individually took out drink orders. Once we got settled they took out orders. I ordered the shawarma, a wrap with tri tip, lettuce, tomato, parsley, tahini sauce. Wrapped in a pocket bread. It comes with: salad, rice, or fries. I got the salad. was delicious. I loved their dressing. The shawarma was delicious. I love how small they cut up the meat and the flavoring. The wait staff was very attentive and checked back with us a few times. Refilling waters, asking us if we wanted boxes. She even came with the boxes as she asked us so all she had to do was pass them out. The restaurant is bright and clean, thought a little cool. They turned off the fans for us and it was perfect. She said it gets warm during the rush. We were first in the restaurant for lunch. 11:30am in a Saturday is early. I look forward to coming back next year when we're back in town.

Front pretty wall art and shades

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Simply Mediterranean Restaurant

4.3(168 reviews)

19.4 mi

Simply Mediterranean is a clean, spacious restaurant with ocean blue decor and comfortable seating…read more The staff was friendly and informative and my food was prepared fresh, yet quickly. I got the lamb mixed grill lunch plate with medium lamb kebabs, chicken and beef kebabs with rice pilaf and fattoush salad. ($27/$30 with tip). You can see the chef prepare your food in the open kitchen. The food is vibrant, flavorful, and came out hot. The lamb is tender and didn't have a gamey taste. The chicken was citrusy and juicy. The beef kebab was cooked to perfection as well. The baklava was sweet, crisp, flaky and fresh. I'll try the gyro and falafel next time!

I didn't expect a Mediterranean fast-food restaurant to have such high-quality food, but this place…read morereally impressed me! I ordered the Beef Shawarma Lunch Plate, and I was immediately impressed by the presentation. Everything looked fresh, colorful, and appetizing. The beef was fresh, tender, and perfectly cooked, while the rice was soft and flavorful. The creamy sauce added another layer of flavor and complemented the beef beautifully. The fattoush salad was fresh, and its dressing tied the entire meal together nicely. Since it's a fast-food restaurant, you order at the counter, receive a receipt, and they bring the food to your table. The restaurant itself was spacious and clean, with plenty of parking outside. The staff was also friendly and helpful. Overall, this is a great spot for a quality Mediterranean lunch without the wait of a traditional sit-down restaurant. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

Shawarma Fries. Ooey gooey goodness.

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Zaytoona

4.4(645 reviews)

14.0 mi

The grape leaves were delicious! The rice bowl was great, a lot of food so now I have a great…read moreleftover lunch for tomorrow! Amazing lunch or dinner spot!

Zaytoona is amazing. we have been coming here since they opened in 2012 and love the waitresses…read more They are so friendly and we have become friends. We have frequent date nights, family dinners and lunches any chance we get. the food is the best and consistently good.

Banquet room

Cheesecake with strawberry drizzle

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Banquet room

Brochettes Grill

4.9(102 reviews)

10.3 mi

If I could give Brochettes Mediterranean European Grill 100 stars, I would!…read more As a Greek woman, I don't say this lightly, the food was absolutely incredible. Everything tasted fresh, high-quality, and thoughtfully crafted. You can genuinely tell they take pride in what they serve. The Greek chicken was perfectly seasoned and so fresh. Every dish that we ordered was vibrant, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. And the desserts? The little pastries were the perfect finish, authentic, delicious, and not overly sweet. But what truly made the experience stand out was the service. The entire team was so welcoming, kind, and attentive. From the moment we walked in, we felt taken care of. Their hospitality alone deserves recognition. I went with my team, and every single one of us left blown away. Hands down, if you're anywhere near this area, you need to stop here. Amazing food just truly delicious and amazing service with such happy welcoming staff. I wish I lived in Cali just so I could eat here often it's so yummy. This is Mediterranean done right.

Food was delicious, services was friendly and amazing! Also the portions were very generous.read more

Chicken bowl - Moroccan style. So good!!

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Hummus Republic

4.5(131 reviews)

20.3 mi

Really delicious! The food is healthy and fresh. I made my own bowl with rice, chicken, hummus,…read moreveggies etc. so good. I'll definitely go again! Also had the pita chips and stuffed grape leaves. Really good lunch!

I absolutely Recommend coming here! It's the same price and experience like Chipotle; just…read moredelicious Mediterranean Food instead. Service is always very friendly and helpful. They're always so very patient with us customers, cause a lot of us are new to the many flavors of sauces, meats and veggie choices. Mind you, this place is definitely more Veggie Friendly forward, but they do cater to people like me who want some chicken or beef with my veggies lol. Usually go for Bowls at Chipotle, so I thought would try a bowl from here a while back. Got the lemon chicken, but I can't remember what I got in it. But I do remember the flavor. It was really good! So good we came back a few days ago! Pro Tip: get the pita chips, they're freakin amazing!

LOVE THIS PLACE

The spot!

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Yummy yummy lemonades!

Mediterranean Grill & Cafe

4.4(693 reviews)

20.1 mi

Mediterranean food is my absolute favorite, and this is hands down one of my favorite restaurants!…read moreI've been coming here for over three years, and they have never disappointed me. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the service is always friendly, and I'm greeted and seated quickly every time I visit. The food comes out fresh, hot, and consistently delicious. One of the things I love most is how generous the portions are. The plates are so big that my boyfriend and I will sometimes share a meal, and we still leave satisfied. My go-to order is the chicken shawarma plate with Fattoush salad, hummus, and warm pita bread--it's absolutely incredible every single time. If you're looking for authentic Mediterranean food with excellent service, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere, this is the place to go. It's one of my favorite lunch spots, and I'll definitely keep coming back!

Loved my dish! I got the Shwarma with rice pilaf and they added a spicy garlic sauce along with…read moretahini. It is by far the best Mediterranean food in the area. I also have to say they had the best hummus as well. I do wish they had homemade pita bread but that was the least of my worries. The service was super friendly and the ambiance was casual. Part of the restaurant felt like you were outside but on the inside. You'll see. I also tried the salmon that my friend had. That was phenomenal. I am coming back soon to try everything!! Parking was filling up at 11:30. Plenty of street parking from what I could see. But Get there early to beat the rush.

Front pick up station!

Combo Kebab

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Front entrance

Nick The Greek

4.1(171 reviews)

18.7 mi

Family-owned & operated

Kid friendly

Went with 2 friends and none of us had ever been to Nick The Greek. We all agreed that the food &…read moredessert was so delicious The Service was really good. She answered all our questions about Greek Food. We also felt so welcomed with it being our first time there. We also loved the Greek Decor . Even took photos inside of Murals explaining Greek words and their meaning. Hey, even the Restroom was super clean. We three decided to eat out here as frequently as possible. Talk about a 5 Star Rating?. Yep Nick The Greek tops our list for dinning out!!

I had a solo lunch from work and asked a staff member for a bowl recommendation. She mentioned that…read morethe Mediterranean Bowl is the most popular, but her personal favorite is the Gyro Bowl. I went with her suggestion, and it did not disappoint. I chose the beef/lamb gyro option, and everything came together perfectly--the tzatziki sauce, Greek rice, veggies, and meat were all flavorful and well-balanced. The pita bread slices on the side were a nice bonus. The ordering style is counter service--you order, grab a seat, and wait for your food. My order was ready quickly, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself is clean and well-maintained. The only downside is parking: the lot is tiny and usually full, and street parking is limited. Luckily, I was able to find a spot. Overall, it's a solid choice for a tasty and satisfying lunch.

Nice low level seating

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Beef and lamb gyro

Bistro Di Bufala

4.2(543 reviews)

19.2 mi

Romantic environment and amazing service in the basement…read more THANK YOU Bistro Di zBufalo 200% recommend it!

Okay, look. First of all, they serve your soda in actual, full-sized mason jars. Which I am…read morepersonally obsessed with, because nothing gives me a baseline level of panic quite like having to make awkward eye contact with a server every four minutes just to beg for a refill. So having a massive jar of soda already right in front of me? Huge win. Now, moving on to the slightly traumatizing part: they did not bring out bread to the table. Excuse me? I'm sorry, but if I am sitting down for Italian, table bread is not an optional courtesy--it is a fundamental human right. And it became an even bigger issue when my fettuccine arrived, because the portion size was... let's just say aggressively small for a dinner entree. I was expecting a meal, not a decorative sample. However... it was infuriatingly good. They make their own pasta fresh in-house, and the texture was honestly undeniable. My husband ordered the Margherita pizza, and he literally declared--with complete, uncharacteristic enthusiasm--that it was hands-down the best Margherita pizza he has ever gotten. So, massive points there. What was not a massive point, however, was the subterranean seating situation. We were escorted downstairs into the basement, which was pitch black. But more importantly: the stairs are completely unlit. I'm sorry, but they are actively asking to get sued. It is a litigious nightmare waiting to happen. Someone is going to take one wrong step in the dark, tumble down that staircase, and own the entire restaurant by next Tuesday. They are practically begging for a lawsuit. That being said... despite the pitch-black staircase of death and the tragic lack of dinner rolls, overall? I really liked it. The food completely won me over, and I would definitely go back. I will just be bringing a flashlight and my own emergency focaccia next time.

Margherita Pizza with Added Pepperoni

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Spaghetti Squash with added meatballs

Doner Box

4.5(64 reviews)

14.6 mi

Great food, both plates and sandwiches. Healthy too. The beef Shawarma is my favorite. I really…read morelike the hummus also.Staff is very friendly and helpful and the wait for food is not too long. Grab your food and sit in the common dining area of the food court and watch the people by wishing they had a plate of their fine food. Go to the donor box. You won't be sorry.

Got the combo plate which came with chicken & beef. The service was fast and friendly, food court…read moremall setting. The food was decent but not authentic middle eastern cuisine. The chicken was probably the closest to authentic but the beef was a little salty. Overall, it was good but just a little lacking.

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Combo plate is PAINFULLY DELICIOUS. Their white meat is flavorful and tender. Beef is scrumptious. Hummus is buttery smooth!

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This food was amazing. So sad we don't live closer. My two year old gobbled it up. Service was so attentive.

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