Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Charleston

"BEST GREEK FOOD! Holy hell I’ve had a lot of Greek food in my life but this place was the best. Get the lamb gyro and trio of dips. Trust me on..."

Kara DeRito

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Tabbuli

82/100 (2290 ratings)

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"I can’t say that we ate, but bottomless mimosas, it’s a thing here. Hookah was done very well and Elise was by far the best server I’ve had..."

Whitney Allison Keeler

"i have been here so many times, specially at the bar. Amber was a great bartender. She is always friendly and he takes good care of me and my friends..."

Alisha Coleman

"Wonderful staff! Visiting from Boston, MA. Had to duck in from the rain and found this place!!! Stasia was an absolute delight! ( keep the baseball..."

Kate Darling Mills

"Went to Tabbuli for Tuesday night drag show. The entertainment was awesome Symone keep the show moving. The DJ, DJ was great the music was on point...."

Marty Thomas

"My friends and i were always looking for a place to have fun and hang out where there was good food and service...and tabbuli has become the official..."

Ashlea Welch

"Awesome food and service. The food was delicious. The service was top notch. Recommend this place to everyone. Love it here and I will keep coming..."

Angie Oglesbee

"Love this place! Such a chill vibe and GREAT food! And you just can't find hookahs at every restaurant! Great people, super fun entertainment, and..."

Cathleen Thomas

"The food was amazingly fresh and tasty! Fantastic, friendly service and a very dog friendly patio. Loved..."

Sue Adkins

"I love this place. We drive from Beaufort to eat at Tabbuli. Had Sam as a bartender last night and he was great.....funny, attentive, and very much a..."

Janice Shelton

"This place was pretty damn awesome. The food was delicious; I had their falafel, and greek salad, and both were very flavorful. They have an outdoor..."

Juliet

"I love Tabbuli so much and the new location is really pretty. I definitely want to return soon for a Drag event! Everything was impeccable today. I..."

Victoria Wrightson

"Just visited again. A bit of a rainy day but during the day was the perfect time to come. The staff was great and they even went out of their way to..."

Carla Nazario

"Mediterranean dip platter was pretty good. Loved the ambience with the fountain in the center. Really good dj, dance music. And good hookah. Had a..."

Vidya Gopal

"Great spot for good hookah and light bites. Outdoor seating which I'm sure is great in warmer weather. But they do have lots of heat lamps for the..."

Magna Gopal

"The food was really good and the prices were fair. You can also order a hookah which is a little pricey but was..."

Robert Morton

"It was a great atmosphere and entertainment; however, I'd recommend more heaters for the customers along the edge of the patio. Heaters at the bar..."

Julisa Caraballo

"I love this place! The vibe here is so chill and I am sure it has to do w the amazing amount of hookah in thd air! The food is great too, with great..."

Cathleen Thomas

"I really liked this spot.. had the hookah, good music, cool people, good music.. didn't get to try their food since the kitchen was closed but def..."

Tatyana

"I enjoyed going to tabouli's downtown with my sons. It was a different experience. Outdoor seating was comfortable. The food was good. Unfortunately..."

Renee Morton

Muse Restaurant & Wine Bar

82/100 (1569 ratings)

"We really love Muse. My husband and I visit Charleston often and try to stop here when in town. We went Saturday 1/21/17 and sat at the bar. Donnie..."

Louann Nail Bernstone

"Muse is and has been Charleston's hidden gem. Donnie keeps the bar crowd entertained while the food is as always spot on. I always enjoy the outside..."

Lawson Roberts

"What a great restaurant! I had the Fettuccine Carbonara and my wife had the Veal Scaloppini. Both dishes were fantastic! And of course, I had two..."

John Petrowski

"Dee-lish-ous!!! The handmade gnocchi was to die for! Coming from NY, I was hesitant at first but this place proved to be quite..."

Jennifer Lowe

"Always great service and excellent food. I've been here several times when in town for business and never disappointed. Charleston hideaway..."

Andrew D McGinn

"My coworker and I stumbled acorss this place and LOVED IT! Full of life and fun people despite its intimate size. The bartender Donnie is amazing!..."

Courtney Benoit

"Easily my go to spot for a fantastic meal and great wine. The cozy bar is one of the friendliest, most social hangouts in town. Owner, chef,..."

Mario Nardone

"Best carbonara besides my grandmothers.....love the small quaint atmosphere even though it's gently tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the..."

James Phillips

"Food, atmosphere and service w great! In town with 5 girlfriends and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Ricotta cheese cake was..."

Christi Owens Steagall

"Superb food. Wonderful ambiance. It was a great evening. It was a fundraiser, but I will go back there for dinner. They donated all the food and it..."

Suzanne Barr

"Gorgeous setting. Food and wine were both..."

Eliska Repaskey

"Amazing food. A favorite in..."

Jari Becker D'Alessandro

"Really amazing. Hidden down a side street in a beautiful house. Donnie was so welcoming. He asked us which liquors we each liked and made special..."

Susan Crotty

"It was my husband’s and my 14th wedding anniversary. I wanted to take him somewhere different and romantic. I also wanted him to try different..."

Sonya James

"Wow! Let me tell you, one of the best meals and restaurant experiences combined. That’s saying a lot being someone who goes on a lot of trips and..."

Christina Carrara

"I've been to a lot of great restaurants across the country, but dining at Muse is more than just a good meal. The food was amazing... innovative and..."

Chuck Lennon

"If I could rate this 100 stars, I would. Brought some out of town friends (from Boston, so tough food critics!) to Muse and had the absolute best..."

Chantelle

"Our dining experience at Muse was nothing short of extraordinary! We had a group of 8 for dinner to celebrate a special birthday, and were treated to..."

Tracey Louwagie

"What a cute place! Love the ambiance of the old house. It definitely gave me a unique local dining experience that you can’t get except in a..."

Paul Kirkland

"Donnie took care of us like we were the only ones there. He gave us the "managers choice" menu, selecting all the food for us as we 3 were..."

Ilana G (Ilana Labourene)

"Authentic Italian taste with a Southern charm. This dentist office turned multi-story Italian restaurant features an intimate bar, sectioned eating..."

Steve Eirich

"Muse is located in a charming historical home on Society Street between King and Meeting. Definitely a must-go to place. The scallops with butternut..."

Sylvia Sheridan

"Awesome staff! Before we went in we wanted to take a group photo and a waiter ran out to help us. Our waitress Erin was amazing, super helpful and..."

Eliza Maurer

"Best Italian/Mediterranean food in Charleston! Terrific atmosphere and make sure and visit Brandon at the bar…phenomenal drinks and service!! Love..."

Kristi Latimer

"Erin was an absolute pleasure to eat with. She was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and wine. She was so much fun, very attentive and was one..."

W David Stevenson

"We had a girls weekend in Charleston and selected Muse Restaurant & Wine Bar for Dinner on our last night. There was 9 of us and we all cannot say..."

Tracy Stefan

"This was one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my entire life. I’m originally from New York City so I think that is saying a lot. We were a..."

ALYSSA CARRARA

"We had a great time in this 1855 built house. Each room was different and quite eclectic. So fun to have dinner in a place like this. Dinner was..."

Martha Mazza

"Celebrated a big birthday here! The staff went all out and we had the most fabulous dinner experience we've had in a very long time. Savory elevated..."

Anne Ellingson Short

"A uniquely Charleston dining experience that isn't one of the bigger name restaurants. We were all impressed by the historic charm & impeccable..."

Debra C.

"5 of us went to Muse for dinner on our girls trip to celebrate our friends 30th birthday. The food, drinks and atmosphere were fantastic! Donnie took..."

Taylor Toomey

Tabbuli

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"Great service, excellent food.....one of the best gyros I've..."

Bev Jenkins

"Freshest food and drinks on point! Excellent service from the bartenders. Coming..."

Jack O'Conner

"Great food, great prices, great service. Love happy..."

Mandy Turner

"Yummy, fresh, nice atmosphere... a new..."

Stacy Brown

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Curt Olson

Timothy White

Ali Baba Mediterranean Deli And Catering

Wheelchair Accessible

"I called in an order for pickup at 8:30 and they told me the grill was already closed, but then they decided to open the grill just for me again!..."

phillip lyons

"Was craving pizza but the pizza places did not have what I was looking for on their menus so I decided to eat and try some gyros here. But I didn't..."

Emily Ngo

"The salmon platter was perfect! The hummus was some of the best I've had. Can't wait to go..."

Craig Noneman

"Great Value, Great Food, Excellent Service from Andrew in choosing healthy and affordable meals with veggy sides and proteins. Ordered the Lamb Kabob..."

mary chambrs

"Great little spot for some solid Mediterranean! Gyro was good and the lamb was cooked perfectly, everything came out quickly! The hound man behind..."

Matt Bailey

"OMG what an amazing place... The food is heavenly! Such a great atmosphere and great..."

Adam Badt

"Quiet little Mediterranean spot on Daniel Island. Service was quick and the food was so flavorful. I got the Chicken Gyro Platter and it was a loaded..."

Glider RS

"This place gives a wide assortment of authentic Mediterranean foods all which look amazing. I had the pleasure of trying the chicken shawarma it..."

John Butler

"Ali Baba was good place for dining and takeout friendly servers delicious food good kids menu vegetarian menu and with good..."

Abdulraziq Ahmadi

"There are many options so I have to return to give a proper rating. I went for lunch and had the tuna wrap which was delicious! My friends also..."

Sue Randall

"Pretty good food, but it takes a long time for them to make an order if you don't pre-order. The meat for kebab and gyros is tender and it has a good..."

Nick Benipayo

"Great Gyros! The lamb beef Gyros are the best I've had in the area!! The sides are great as well! Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of the..."

Heather Hajes

"Really great Mediterranean food. The kabob platter comes with any two deli sides, and they all look amazing. Thats in addition to the naan, basmati,..."

Aaron Fraley

"Amazing food and very friendly and helpful..."

Leann Tuders

"There were so many great choices! The sampler plate is great. One gets four salads/sides of choice on the sampler.. I ordered tabouleh, beet salad,..."

Bennett Wyse

Creperi Cafe Plus

Wheelchair Accessible

"Though the decor is generic! If you put it all together it makes sense. The owner's concentration must have been only on the food, because it's..."

chris hicks

"We placed a large order one evening, and they did a great job. The food was delicious. Two of the pasta dishes were incorrect, but the rest of the..."

Brandi Sayre

"The salad was delicious, but some more vegan options would be wonderful! Making an egg-free crepe would make my whole family regular customers! A..."

Christina W

"They've now added desserts and oh my goodness, they are amazing! Definitely one of our favorite local places! Quick, delicious, and..."

Kayla Wright

Brick House Kitchen

"Four friends met for Sunday brunch. Great food. Small menu. Interesting decor. Everything is homemade. Wonderful service. Would love to come back and..."

Jami Riley

"Awesome! Best local clams in Charleston. Great seafood and continental fare. Wonderful atmosphere. Inside-romantic quaint. Outside-live music. Local..."

Tim

"Just had the best Crab Soup I've ever tasted...in one of the coolest restaurants I've been in for sometime. I sat..."

NoAversions

"Go there. This place sells itself as a music venue with a restaurant, it should market itself as a great restaurant where you can also listen to live..."

Tim-healy2

"This is BY FAR the most underrated restaurant in Charleston. We live on James Island and it hardly gets better in Charleston than sitting under the..."

Mindy Chambers

"We have a large hard to please crowd and everyone loved the Kitchen! The staff was very accommodating for the picky among us and answered out..."

Carty

"A Delightful & Delicious Surprise. We discovered Brick House Kitchen when driving past the restaurant on our way back to our hotel. We decided to..."

DbSu

"Great Place. Wonderful place for dinner! Loved the atmosphere and the food was delicious. Great service and music too. I highly recommend it! I had..."

Kelly Novoa

"Very special!!. Just ate there a few minutes ago. My vegtable plate was incredible. They are perfectly cooked so the natural flavor shines. The..."

Singular Sensation

"Eat at this place!. The food was awesome. I had a great jalepeno-sweet potato soup and some very good tuna. The soup was in a paper bowl but I didn't..."

Ian

"A perfect night in Folly style....From Atlanta came to visit charleston for a couple days... We instead fell in love with folly beach and Brickhouse!..."

Lara

"AWESOME!! We loved this romantic, laid back, Charleston experience. From the restored window treatments, live outdoor wonderful music, and FANTASTIC..."

Brandi Szablewski

"Great Little Place! James Island Jewel!. Delicious crab cakes! Surprisingly huge bucket of oysters for very reasonable price! The staff is very..."

Parmagee

"AMAZING.... local with great service. This place is off the chain great!!!! with local seafood and outstanding customer service live local music ....."

Janehinds

"Very Good...but bring cash. I really enjoyed dinner at this place. The ingredients are local and fresh. They have daily specials that are usually..."

Mukki

"Hidden Jewel. I love this place!The food is amazing, prepared with love. Everything is so fresh and creative, and they are happy to customize..."

Follygirl

"Amazing! Great concept, Great Atmosphere, Great Food! I couldn't think of a better outdoor dining experience with some friends sans the mosiquitos..."

Joel

"Love it. Cozy casual atmosphere. Love the DESSERT ROOM! The bread pudding is absolutely delicious. Outside small bar, and outside seating. Surf..."

Cat Says

"Great New Restaurant. With vegetarian options, eco-friendly dishware and reasonable prices, Brick House Kitchen fills a niche in the Charleston..."

Jessica

"Fabulous! We went a few weeks ago while in town on a Friday night. It was a pleasure to dine here. I came across this restaurant while looking for..."

April C

"Best restaurant we went to on our trip to folly beach/charleston. We had buffalo shrimp, shrimp soup, bbq mahi mahi and the fried flounder. The food..."

martin walsh

"Walked in on a Tuesday night and had the salmon with black bean and corn salad - one of the best meals I've had in Charleston - simple and fresh,..."

juhoge

"Jennifer catered a bridal luncheon for me. Her food was the talk of the weekend. The tomato basil soup was fantastic. But the artichoke egg rolls..."

Ada Arthur

"Brick House Kitchen is a family owed. Restaurant. I just read some of our reviews and I just want to thank our loyal friends who eat with us. I wish..."

Chris Thomas

"Drove by on a Tuesday night and decided to give it a try. Food was simple but very good - recommend the cajun grilled salmon with cream of corn. But..."

Daniel Waldron

"Dinner was fantastic! Seriously from apps, tomato soup to the salmon. Owners and staff all around, chatting it up about the old 150 year old house......"

Bill Knight

"Wow. A fantastic meal. 7 of us had different things and we were all thrilled. Dined on the front porch on the harvest table...what a great..."

curt schaller

"Great food when I ate there in the past. Unfortunately I just found out recently when trying to bring family there that they only do special events..."

Austin Tiller

"Always and amazing meal here. The ambiance is definitely home-style, and the cooking is good..."

Craig Gary

"Best scallops and shrimp Newburg dinner. Then amazing french toast for Sunday..."

D H

"AMAZING FOOD!!!! Loved everything about this place!!! Deffinitly going back next time we come down to..."

Katie Thomas

"Awesome Sunday Brunch on Fathers Day!! Thank..."

Kim Pierce

"Great atmosphere, lovely service, fab..."

T Miller

Olympik Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love this place!!! We buy our pita bread from there, also their Greek seasoning... My grand daughter also loves it! She is only 5.... She calls it..."

Lynn Holloway

"The Mediterranean food here is GREAT!. Everything in this place is authentic from the food down to the owner's accent. Priced moderately; the food is..."

Jono Brunson

"My father's restaurant!. This is my father's restaurant. I've eaten here more than most anyone else, and can say even with my unbiased opinion that..."

OmkarN

"So good! Get a..."

Russell Neimy

"Went to their awesome new location in West Ashley. Always loved this place. Great Greek salad and kabobs!! Would recommend to..."

Nicole Arbis DeLaney

"Great Flavor. Dry, over-cooked meat. My husband had a lamb and pork gyro which tasted great, but the meat was over-cooked. I had the pork and shrimp..."

Sabrina B. Slonim

"West Ashley's perfect little hideaway spot. Cozy, authentic and..."

Anna C.

"Excellent Greek Restaurant, I always order the Gyros Platter & they have the Best Greek salad dressing ever. I always buy a couple of bottles to take..."

Frank

"A great place to eat!. Olympik is one of the best Greek restaurants in the Charleston area. It's has quant seating areas and good service. To me, the..."

Janet

"True Greek Flavors. We saw this small place by chance and stopped in. We were happily surprised at how good Olympik was. We had the sampler plate and..."

Omelet

"If You Want The Best.... If delicious Greek food is one of your favorites, this restaurant is one you must visit. The fashion in which a restaurant..."

Lisa

"Super yummy gryos, and excellent salads. Great service, very sweet people. This will be a regular spot for my husband and..."

Pam G.

"Olympik Greek. Very traditional. Almost feel like I was in Greece again! Great food, nice..."

Breane Fillman

"Very good food, I had two appetizers: samosa and falafel. They were freshly prepared and delicious. It's a low key atmosphere and service is..."

Linda Winkler

"Had dinner here after a visit to MUSC. It's always hit or miss eating at a restaurant in a strip plaza, but this place was a winner. We used to..."

Trotty McCarty

"We had, hummus and pita, lamb chops and smoked rice, and souvlaki. Everything was amazing; fresh and flavorful. We will definitely be coming..."

khenryhector

"The food was very, very good. We especially liked the Greek salad and the hummus with lamb slices. There were plenty of choices on the menu. I was..."

Cathy Miller

"The elderly couple that use to own this restaurant were so sweet and the food was so good. With the new owners the price has dang near tripled. The..."

shakaria graham

"Wow oh wow!! Wonderful place and staff and food. Best Greek and just best food in Charleston. Everything is fresh - perfectly prepared and presented...."

oslo223

"This place is amazing and food is fresh and made from scratch and all organic. We tried their pastries and all are gluten/sugar free. Very clean and..."

Fabi Nunez

"Delicious food - big portions. Had lunch there today with 3 other people & everyone raved about their meal. I had a Greek salad with chicken. It was..."

Robert M

"The food is delicious! Very friendly customer service! We love it here. They have high chairs and boosters and a changing table in every bathroom...."

Josephine Navas

"Best healthy flavor full food in Charleston!!! You must check them out!! I wish you all luck..."

Abdalrahman Suleiman

"Food was amazing and our server couldn't have been the nicest guy!! I recommend whatever you get to just add the..."

Frank Laidlaw

"10/10 Delicious food and nice service. My “go to” for a splurge meal. The dishes are both refreshing and filling/hearty. 100% will be visiting..."

Andie Segura

"Absolutely Fresh Food! Everything from fresh hand rolled grape leaves and salad, vegetables and dinners all simply wonderful. Service was great and..."

Robert Boris

Athens Restaurant & Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"My parents and I loved our food and the service. I genuinely loved the Chicken Kotopoulo and the Greek potatoes. My stomach felt so calm and relaxed..."

Jonathan Bello

"I enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and interactions with the staff. The food was heat and tasty. I was comfortable. Thank you for a good..."

Luciana Smalls

"I've been coming to Athens since 1987. I try new Greek restaurants from time to time and nothing ever compares to the authenticity here! I recommend..."

Christine Cox

"This place isn't too flashy when you walk in, and I was a bit skeptical but the food is amazing!! I recommend anything with grilled chicken, and the..."

Juliette Ewing

"The best thing about Athens is the Greek food cooked by authentic Greeks from Greece. One of the Greek owners is always present to oversee the..."

Mary Lee Lavelle

"Transports you to an old world of family recipes w/ delightful background music; downsized from their 40yr restaurant to take-out items, a hole in..."

D

"Definitely worth going. Hummus we started with was delicious, came with great warm pita. Ordered "dinner for two"... I think they mean two..."

Scott Daniels

"I'd eat here everyday. Great wine selection, super fresh salads, and everything off the grill is amazing! If you're on James Island, you need to eat..."

Brad Smith

"I got one entree for take out and I was impressed with the generous portions and wonderful taste of the food. Not only did I have a great lunch but..."

Jordan Stewart

"Found this cute place on Google today for lunch. We had the spanakopita appetizer which was the perfect size and delicious. For our main entrees we..."

Dawn Patrick

Olde Towne Grill & Seafood

"This is a pretty cool little Greek spot located in the heart of Charleston. They have a pretty extensive menu with plenty of options. We enjoyed..."

Jesse L

"Old town grill&sea food is a Greek restaurant! Good portion size and u get a good value. Average price, food is tasty, beef I liked the most. U can..."

Remy Wer

"It had been there for over 50 years...yes Greek fast food, gyros, chicken, not bad but expensive for what it offers ( $12 for a gyro sandwich is a..."

Eva Smith

"Everything was delicious and the waitress was very polite and..."

Juliet

"Gyros were good. Over priced though for their selection. Shopping right next door and down King..."

Kim Michels

"Food was amazing! Truly great flavor! The staff were very..."

Lacey Cruse

"Food is great and order came out very quickly. I highly recommend this place for a bite to..."

Blac Rose

"Best Greek food in downtown Charleston. Never..."

Tomas Alvarado

"Stopped by and got there grilled shrimp. It was excellent. Even the fries were hot and well seasoned! Wife got a chicken quarter, and she said it was..."

Riley Baughcome

"I was just walking past but had a craving for a burger. They made the best burger in the grill and grilled mushrooms and onions that I've had in a..."

Gary Williams

"The crowd was a little sparse but it was a Wednesday night, so not unusual. I had the Old Towne Chicken. The item came with a soup, salad and greek..."

Britt Scott

"Looking for a place to eat downtown while visiting from Jacksonville there was a lot of traffic, both walking and driving and some really high priced..."

Shannon “Widow” H

Eat-a-pita

"Phenomenal food. I really love this..."

Brickslingerz

"Love this place!!! Great Fresh Food!! Wonderful friendly staff!!! The buffet is excellent too, the food is so delicious!!!! My son is a bit of a..."

TopLine Equine

"Amazing. I have owned pizza & deli shops so i know when someone is putting efforts into their food. This was the best & only greek all u can eat..."

David H

"Great authentic food! A lot of options on the greek buffet! The owner was friendly to us. Just wish we lived closer! But overall we loved it!..."

Christina Gall

"Love, love this food. Great value, delicious , hot food. Friendly staff. I definitely recommend this..."

Karen Grahambass

"Friendly staff, fresh food, and very quick. It was my first time here and it won't be the last..."

Linda G

"Outstanding service and food. The falafel pitas are delicious and the buffet is a great..."

Trevor Barnhill

"I got the chicken gyro with siracha sauce, honey mustard, lettuce and tomato... omg. So..."

Tara Jean

"Great food, clean, pleasant staff very..."

SSG SILVER

"Great people. Great food.. Great..."

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