Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Diego

Reza Karkouti

Kyle Watson

La Gran Terraza

86/100 (1250 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went to La Gran Terraza for a business lunch today and it was outstanding. It’s located on the University of San Diego campus within the University..."

Steven Heath

"I love the food here! Friendly service. Do expect to wait a bit. So this is not the place to go in a rush. However, it is an excellent place for..."

Tania Marquez

"Wow! What a great space, impressive huge windows overlooking a canyon and featuring a gorgeous sunset view. The chef’s take on pairings with Eppig..."

Janis Henricks

"A wonderful hidden gem on campus with a lovely view from the main dining room. They're at their best during one of the special events, and I do hope..."

Kyle Joynt

"Located within the USD campus, La Gran Terraza is a dining hall that offers an exceptional culinary experience. With its convenient location, it..."

Samuel Newman

"La Gran Terraza is a little known dining hall located on the USD campus of San Diego. They serve elegant buffet meals for an unbelievably cheap..."

Annette Jones

"Simple and elegant. Delicious buffet for a good value. Lovely view of the..."

Melissa Murphy

"First, just being on such a wellaintained and floral lovely campus is unforgettable. Second, La Gran Terraza has such a lovely layout both interior..."

Tracy Ward Escobar

"Attended USD and 6 years later I’m still raving about their prime rib. Delicious food! Over four years I was never disappointed with the selection..."

Andrea Olachia

"We went for the lovely buffet and caroling. Excellent but honestly couldn't even get our plates cleared off the..."

Susan Marshall Gordon

Grill House Cafe

86/100 (1118 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"The food is amazing, nice ambience and all the staff except for our waitress was really nice. She never smiled, never checked on us or refilled our..."

Colleen Hill

"The Grill House Cafe is one of my favorite persian restaurant's in San Diego. I eat here often. The food is great, the owner's are very friendly..."

Angie Swartz

"Fabulous food, amazing Service! If you are looking for great quality, consistency and most Authentic persian food this is the place! Very clean and..."

Alex Zee

"Fabulous delicious food, amazing Service! If you are looking for a clean ,great quality, and friendly service with the most Authentic persian food..."

Parinaz Gb

"Nice friendly atmosphere, but the food...the food was..."

Vern Horst

"They have the best kabobs in San Diego hands down! Delicious everytime my family and I go. Try the rice with the..."

Ashley Brentnall

"Best Persian food in San Diego, great customer service, love the friendly..."

Shaghayegh Mor

"What's not to love? Tasty Persian food in a relaxed environment and good prices. A family favorite place to..."

Taraneh Hatefi

"Best customer service and absolutely awesome food. Love this place and the entire..."

Baran Pour Fard

"One of the best quality Persian cusines in San Diego!�� Great..."

Hoori Khandani

"It is a Six star place, enjoying this place every time I..."

Ali Ganji

"Great food, excellent service. Good for both vegetarians and..."

Saeid Noori Bushehri

"This was amazing so flavorful. We are foodies and we travel all over looking for the best Persian food. This so far is #2. SERVICE TOP..."

Anna Marie Rubio

Cero Grubs

"Great food with a warm friendly atmosphere. The food is cooked perfect with authentic persian flavor. Make sure to save room for desert and don't..."

Jillian Mehdipour

"I’ve tried so many Persian or Middle Eastern restaurants in San Diego and this place really stands out, like the other reviewers noted. Everything..."

Sara Ortiz

"Best Persian restaurant I’ve ever had in San Diego. The food is delicious and always fresh. People there are so nice and friendly. I have been..."

Nikki Yazdani

"We have ordered several times for delivery. Everything we have tried has been great. However every time we order the side salad that comes with..."

R Siegel

"Very friendly owner and staff. Great and tasty mediterrean cuisine. The lamb shank and lamb kebob we ordered was super..."

Chris Sa

"The food was amazing and delicious. I will recommend to come here and taste their Persian dishes especially lamb/beef soltani and eggplant..."

Anika Tazneen Salim

"My cousin chose this place for dinner and it was not a disappointment. Ordered the Gyro Plate and arrived with a large portion of meat and rice. ..."

Rollie Empizo

"Very clean and nicely appointed restaurant. Nikki was very attentive and efficient waitress and took our orders within minutes of arrival. The food..."

William Bloomberg

"A awesome place to eat. My first Persian food experience, quite different from Turkish or greek good. The Diti was done beautifully. The eggplant dip..."

April L

"The day special meal was Baqi polo ba goosht so i ordered that with mast moosir the meal came with fresh bread the rice was okay but the meat was so..."

Maryam Outadi

"Excellent Persian food here. Xereshk polo very flavorful rice with just the right amount of barberry and saffron topping. Chicken kabob juicy and..."

Aria Zadeh

"My go to Iranian restaurant. The food is great and the service is awesome. I usually order the family style bbq plate that’s comes with rice,..."

Ahmad Hirbawi

"Nice Persian authentic food. Service was great and the food was also very good. Would love to visit again when I am in..."

Hassaan Faridi

"Some of the best tasting food around. Family owned and operated. The food never..."

Brian P

"Great customer service and friendly, the food was good and delicious. The Zoolbia with tea was amazing. Highly recommended. Give it a..."

Hazim Hashim

"Very delicious Persian food, they have good desserts..."

Nagham Basheer

Georgia's Greek Quisine

86/100 (1095 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"In a world where even Greek cuisine has been taken over by chains, it’s great to have a family owned small business that nails the food and..."

Reed B

"One of the most Greek restaurant in San Diego. We love their outdoor patio dining. Thw interior decor was amazing. The staff and server are very..."

Chris Sa

"We discovered this wonderful place and will be coming here more regularly for the deliciously prepared and presented food. It's been in business..."

cj miles

"Recommend the Opa plate so you get a bit of several things-- it's all delicious and the gyro is so tender! Big enough to share. The service was..."

Elaina Silva

"Such a lovely little spot. I believe it is family owned and operated. The food is authentic and delicious. They have plants in their outside dining..."

Sunshine Gonzales

"Georgia's is great on EVERY aspect. We just came from there and the food is amazing especially the Mousaka plate. We went there in March to celebrate..."

Gloria MORENO

"This Greek restaurant is a hidden gem on Rosecrans. The interior is an elegant Greek atmosphere. I had the gyro and spanakopita lunch plate for $17...."

Erin Lyles

"The food was excellent. The spanakopita was flaky, with a nice mix of cheeses and spinach. The dolmades were tender and flavorful. Moussaka was like..."

Christopher Wilcox

"Georgia's is absolutely one of the best Greek restaurants I've ever been to. It's as close to mom's cooking as possible. This place will definitely..."

Dino Grigoriadis

"I haven't been here in almost a decade when the belly dancers would perform. Not sure if they still do. I arrived on a Saturday around 5ish. Seating..."

k b

Simons Cafe & Catering

"This place is cheap, offers quality food, and is my go to breakfast stop for the best breakfast sandwich. I can't recommend it more. Sooo..."

Shay Ingelfinger

"Love finding awesome local places! Amazing food & fabulous..."

Kerry Pohlmeyer

"Stopped in after yoga on my way back to my hotel. I ordered a simple egg and cheese with avocado. Lots of menu options and a great place for a casual..."

Jenny Leiser

"Came here during San Diego Comic Con and was very pleased with the experience. Got a Southwest salad that was pretty damn good and the staff were..."

Moriah

"**Edit** Upped the stars because this has become one of our favorite spots. Owners are super friendly, they have a wide variety of soda products..."

Jeannette Schroeder

"Love this little gem! Everyone is really nice and helpful and the baked goods are the best! The only thing negative that I would have to say is that..."

Amy

"Found this place on Yelp today and had to try it! Service: As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by the friendly staff. I told them this was my..."

Tristan Petricca

"Most under advertised breakfast place in town. They say fast food, it's not really. You do order at counter, but they bring it out to you. Kill you..."

M K

"Best breakfast burrito! Must..."

Hamid R

"Quality homestyle food, with a bit of classic upper class taste. Even so prices are astonishing below expectations, always..."

Nathan Powers

"Small friendly place for a bite, kebabs, sandwiches, hot breakfast, salads... Family owned. Clean and delightful, outdoor and indoor..."

Bryan Macy

"Food was good and the waiter was nice Home town kind of feeling and casual. I'll be going again..."

Sue DeAngelo

"Great prices with great portions. Definitely a go to for a quick bite downtown on my lunch..."

Samantha Edwards

"Great place to have freshly made wraps and sandwiches. Friendly service and great..."

Brian Hoyer

"Just stopped in for a quick breakfast burrito band it was delicious. Friendly staff and exceptional..."

Kyle Johnson

"Nice quiet place to have some breakfast or lunch. Excellent food choices...."

Jose Collazo

"Absolutely delicious food and a fun colorful..."

Jared Lovemark

"Best falafel and tahini ever! Sandwiches are ok..."

john meyers

"Quick, friendly service. Great food, huge..."

C Miller

Pushkin Russian Restaurant & Bar

86/100 (1601 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"The best hookah place I have been to yet. The food is exceptional. I had the borscht and it is so, so delicious. Our waiter, Vlad, was super sweet..."

Arianna Chiriff

"Lovely ambience with great food. We loved the potato and mushroom pierogies and the beef stroganoff in particular. The honey cake was also..."

Bhargavi

"This restaurant offers a truly unique experience with an elegant ambiance, perfect for an evening of exploring Eastern European dishes. For those..."

Mary Davis

"One of the best date nights I've had here in San Diego! Amazing vibe an amazing food! We were seated by the entrance where there was the nice decor..."

Haylee Jane Monteiro

"I recently had the pleasure of visiting this charming establishment, and it left quite an impression on me. Pushkin Lounge has a unique and elegant..."

Brooke Hilton

"This is a very unique restaurant and an elegant ambience to enjoy an evening exploring Eastern European dishes. They have a wide variety of entrees..."

Brian Lobo

"I always come here once or twice a year. The food is Amazing. Love the lamb shank and winter rabbit. I got the honey cake 🍰 and some tea and it's..."

sylvia ntembe

"If you really like hookah, this place is legit! They really take care to make sure the hookah is what you are looking for. The hookah tenders and..."

Sean Elliot

"This place was super kitschy! Boars head on the walls wearing top hat. The food was really tasty. I very much enjoyed the Tsars snack which is..."

Madison “Murray” R.

"The door is small but the room is huge! The decorations were lovely and made me feel like I wasn't in San Diego anymore! The host with the top hat..."

Jamie Manalili

Santorini Island Grill

85/100 (1519 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Well it wasn't bad. Just not what I was hoping for. It was not highly authentic. It was Greek-ish food. But given its popularity, it may be what goes..."

Traveling Food Junkie

"This place is wonderful! I went for lunch on a whim and will be returning many more times. The gyro meat and kabob were well flavored and the pita..."

Jamie

"Good fast food style Greek restaurant. Gyro meat was very..."

Princezinha Das Florzinhas

"I would come to this place every day if I live nearby. The waitress was extra nice; she gave us a bowl of soup when we actually only ordered a..."

Zongtao Li

"This is my favorite place to eat! Food is fresh and delicious, restaurant is clean, and the greatest part is the value. High praise to the cooks..."

Boris

"The food is both delicious and reasonably priced! I highly recommend you to try one of the menu options that offer a variety of dishes on a single..."

Reha Abbasi

"Their all day specials with gyro/chicken/falafel sandwich for $8 plus fries/salad with fountain drink was a good deal. We also like their Santorini..."

Sharon Black

"Very nice neighborhood restaurant, the food here is okay. It’s not very impressive but also not bad at all. The price is kind of very very nice for..."

LULU LIVE Art

"First time at this place, the food was very well made lots of variety and options which you don’t find in many Mediterranean restaurants types...."

Carlos Negron (Crazy Carlos)

"went for lunch and did not disappoint…place was clean, service was great, prices were reasonable and most importantly, the food was delicious!!..."

Steph Marco

"Great food for awesome price. Family friendly place for authentic Greek food. Nice and bright place with outdoor seating. Friendly staff with fast..."

Apoorva Deshpande

"As a realtor I spend a lot of time on the road and don't always have time to have lunch at my office. Since I live in Scripps Ranch, I stop about..."

Yolanda Woo

"Met up with a small group of friends from work and it was ideal ... food, service, ambiance. Highly recommend..."

Karen K

"We’ve been here several times before the pandemic. We have always enjoyed the food & the price is reasonable. So glad that they had outdoor..."

Catherine Hunt

"Cheaper than McDonald's, but really good food and plentiful portions. Fast service too, and never very crowded. The gyros "sandwich," which is really..."

Brad Kvederis

"Their fries were very fresh. The gyros plate was great. Nothing but great things to say about lunch..."

Neal Barham

"Amazing pita sandwiches at great prices. My favorite Greek restaurant in San..."

Mark Clarke

"I ordered shrimp & gyros plate. It's delicious. Shrimps were tasty, and gyros were tender. I love..."

Aven Liu

Greek Corner Cafe

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"If you are hungry and look for Gyros this is the place! I was going to order some sides but glad I didnt the Gyros sandwich had so much meat that I..."

Gary Giffin

"This a good place for vegetarian options. We had a particular craving for good hummus but their hummus was tasteless and definitely needed more..."

Fiji Honey

"First time here. Came with my adult daughter for a late dinner. The menu was extensive and authentic! The service was wonderful and warm, and the..."

Sheryl K.

"Deja and Eze were awesome! I'm literally writing this while sitting in the restaurant after eating my lunch and and I'm already craving my next Greek..."

Tara Freed

"Great little neighborhood cafe . Portions are huge salads are delicious as are the Greek fries and walnut cake must..."

laura s

"Absolutley delicious lunch! The lamb shank was tender and cooked just right. The broth it was served in complimented the lamb. The gyro plate was..."

Patricia Martinez

"The food is excellent and the service is outstanding. The owners pay attention to the details and needs of the customers. They go the extra step to..."

Edwin Andrus

"Amazing lamb shank! The food is delicious, and the owner makes you feel welcome. Even if you are dining for the first time, you do t feel like an..."

DR Carlson

"Food was good. I don't think you should charge $2 for a side of extra sauce. Its literally 2oz, I think other places charge maybe 50 cents, some are..."

Leilani Britanico

"This place is an understated "gem" in Carmel mountain. The food was$5-$7 more than what i expected to pay......but worth the added expense for the..."

Splettstoeszer Family

Alexi's Greek Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"I found my new go to place for Greek food. Great food with large portions at a very reasonable price. It's a mom and pop type shop where the owners..."

Rick Howrey

"Best Greek place in town! I've been going to Alexi's for about 5 years now. The portions are huge and the prices are extremely reasonable. Owner and..."

Matt Stewart

"This is a 1 to 2 man show restaurant. He is the cashier, cook, server, bus boy and greeter. And he never misses a beat. He runs the establishment..."

k b

"great family owned. prices are reasonable and quality is excellent. I had gyro plate only $10 soup salad rice and gyro. I had to box it to take rest..."

Timothy Callan

"Hidden gem located in Hillcrest. My family and I been coming here for years. The only Greek place with the largest portion of food I’ve come..."

Kangaroo Reviews

"This place is a time capsule in all the best ways. Hope nothing about it ever changes. Food, service, and atmosphere are unmatched. This place is now..."

Robert Martinez

"Best meal we had in SoCal. The gyro was perfect and the falafel weee just right. Wonderful, fast, attentive service. Would recommend and visit..."

Jesse James White

"everyone isn't kidding you can get a plate full of food for only $10-11 including soup & a greek salad on the side! excellent vegetarian options. ..."

Chinarut R

"Alexis Greek has been on my list for years. I was having chocolate macadamia nut coffee at Chocolat across the street in Hillcrest and noticed the..."

Andrea Knight

"Hidden gem of Hillcrest. From the outside it looks like a small hole in the wall location nestled between several top spot restaurants. The..."

John R (Johnny Reviews)

"Great little Greek restaurant in Hillcrest. The food is great, in large portions and there are lots of vegetarian dishes at very low prices. The..."

Douglass Tanabe

"LOVE LOVE ❣ ❣ ❣ ❣ SIMPLY THE BEST I love this place. You get quality food for a very good price. Been going here since..."

Sinh Nguyen

"Alexis Cafe in Hillccrest is my favorite go to lunch special place for the last 15 years.Where else can you get an affordable Lamb Gyro Sandwich with..."

Elle G.G.

"Got take out here for the lunch special. Ordering on the phone was simple and food was ready within 10min! Portions are large and great value for the..."

Angela Lin

"The food was amazing! The Gyro meat was perfect, my greek salad was super tasty & healthy & the tzatziki sauce was so good. The tomatoes & carrots..."

Jennifer Iannitti

"Always great service and good with a quick turnaround once ordered. Try the dinner special if you have yet..."

Adam Jackson

"This is one of my favorite lunch spots in Hillcrest. The food is great. Period. Add that to how affordable it is and its even better, been coming..."

ZanMindtrip

Ocean Beach Kabob

84/100 (1010 ratings)

"I love this place! Best falafel I’ve had in SD. The staff is always kind and I’m always happy with my food! Beer specials are great,..."

Jenner Daelyn

"Love this place. The shawarma is delicious - everything is fresh and super tasty. Great little beer selection and specials. I dunno what else you..."

Aaron Null

"OB Kabob is the spot where the locals go. The food is aways good and they have great drink prices. The people who work there love their customers and..."

Chelsea Ayre Faith

"As good as it gets when it come to food in ob.. the basmati rice is crazy good, the meats are always marinated perfectly, the salad is fresh, &..."

Jordan Smith

"Crew was awesome! Very friendly and food was outstanding! Will be telling my traveling friends that ob kabob is a must! The Greek tacos had my family..."

Ricky Williams

"Amazing food, wonderful service, and the best deals on beer. Favorite place for..."

Keith Howze II

"Excellent food at a reasonable price! Nice selection of beers on tap too. The staff is always friendly with a welcoming spirt..."

Agatha Reinhold

"Had the combo plate for lunch today which had both chicken and beef kabob. It was served with Pita Bread and salad. All were top Notch and the food..."

Chuck Hardwick

"Ocean Beach Kabob is a wonderful restaurant and a place of peace and acceptance the owners are wonderful people and love everyone! my best friend is..."

Brittany Elizabeth

"Great food and some of the best beer specials in Ocean..."

Robert Griego

"It's the best place on OB the owners very friendly the food it's..."

May Mansour

"This establishment is truly a nice place, providing exceptional cuisine with remarkably generous portions. Although we had noticed it before, we had..."

Imperial Digital Media

"Great place with a hard working family who owns it. I was given a fresh, crispy meal that wasn't super expensive. I could tell they change the oil..."

Aron Pickrell

"The food here is AMAZING! What a perfect location for Halal cuisine, a few minutes walk from the beach! Thank you guys for a 1st class for our first..."

Adnan Alibhai

"I love the food here. Their hours aren’t correct online so call ahead. I placed an order from their website but they were closed. I came back the..."

Gene Hynson

"This is a real gem, offering excellent food with extremely generous portions. We'd seen it but never tried it before and were extremely pleased. Our..."

Nicole Larson

"Great food and excellent service. We ordered a bunch of different food items and all of them were excellent. Highly recommend trying this place if..."

Christopher Garza

"Dude let us order with just a few minutes left to closing, and to stuff our drunk faces for an hour after! Chicken was grilled perfectly, fries were..."

Daniel Maryanovsky

"Tasty food, I liked the gyro salad. Service was friendly. Walking distance to the pier and main part of..."

Brett Sanders

"This place is close to beach and has great food and beer and the staff is amazing I highly recommend this location if you are in the..."

Benjamin Kastelic

"Haven’t been here in years so the remodeling looks great! Awesome food for a great price! Will be back here..."

Caleb Everson

"Amazing people, great food, cool place to hang with some buddies and have a..."

mike tyson

Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant

84/100 (2983 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Been coming here with family since I was a kid, still the same delicious flavor! Salads, pizza, Meza platter, desserts and yummy hot and iced tea...."

Paloma Mangiapane

"I had the chance to eat there last Nov 2016 . I came from ME . Great food I admit , it bets high top arabic food in ME . Fresh , testy , well..."

Mohamad Abu Khalaf

"Been there many time always a pleasure to have a great meal, highly recommend this place..."

Adrian Soto

"What a wonderful experience! I grew up with Lebanese step father and always remembered how good the food was but never learned to cook it. This was..."

Tanya Roberta Price

"The service and food were both top notch. We had the chicken kabobs with the incredible garlic sauce as well as the lamb and beef dishes. We finished..."

Ann Boone

"One of the few restaurants I could find that offers Palestinian dishes. The Kidreh was so delicious and the Baklava iced cream dessert alone was..."

Jon Haro

"Amazing flavors and huge portions. The chicken, lamb, and beef were all so tender & juicy. We had a wonderful waitress who took very good care of us!..."

Jer

"It's one of the best restaurants I've been to in a while. Stellar food and atmosphere also have a Middle Eastern culture vibe as an Arabic person..."

Jad Mustafa

"I really liked their kabob platter and the food tasted amazing. The only thing I didn’t like was the ice cream baklava. I am assuming we went there..."

bita bb

"amazing experience all around. extensive menu with more than enough options to please everyone. it's a wonder how they manage to keep such a diverse..."

Vincent Tan

"Probably one of the best restaurants I've been to. The food is made of great quality ingredients and the staff was super nice to us. They work really..."

John Quiroz (Digital Anubis)

"Wow wow wow , I’m Egyptian who has been in the USA for 20 years so I know my middle eastern Mediterranean Arabic Egyptian so when I tell you that..."

Mahmoud ElAwadi

"Lovedddd the food. Very authentic taste.reminded me of home. The portions are okay. But it’s a bit overpriced. I would still recommend..."

Farah Abunadi

"I rarely hand out 5 stars, but this place deserves it. Delicious food, portions so generous a couple could share one plate and be satisfied. Service..."

Matt Folsom

"Amazing food and staff. Enjoyed our dining here. Family friendly, topped the visit with the best kunafa ever. Our host was Sarah, she was supper nice..."

Ahmed Alkholeidi

Cafe 21 Gaslamp

84/100 (5939 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Free off-street parking

"I have lived in San Diego since 1985, a saw and experienced lots of great restaurants! I saw them opened, closed and some are still open , but not a..."

Reza Badei

"I will recommend this establishment to everyone I know. The food is incredible...Service is evem better. And Leslie is something to behold!!� She..."

Mindy McDonnell

"Always enjoy our meals, drinks and entertainment at Cafe 21. Leslie’s one of the best bartenders in town! Tuesday is our favorite time - Rebecca..."

Barbara Smolin Sachs

"Awesome place, great food,fab entertainment n excellent staff.Be sure to go if your in the area👌Visiting from..."

Cushla Burns

"Dinner was so good, I came back the following night for more. Excellent food - much better than some of the tourist traps, and more reasonably..."

Oren Friedman

"Great atmosphere, food is so good. Love the dexor and the service was on..."

Cristina AriLey Matos

"Awesome place, food was amazing, great services and atmosphere. Definitely worth..."

Susanne Mooney

"The food was amazing, atmosphere was a cool vibe. service was great the tables where a lil crowded but its ok food made up for..."

Luz Mitchell

"Shared the Kabob plate and dessert tray. Crepe cake=my new favorite..."

Pam Bowie

"Fun place for breakfast! Interesting drinks and entrees. Staff are kind and attentive. The ambience is very lively. The food isn’t out of this..."

Chacón

"This one of my favorite culinary places to go!! first time I had duck wings was here .The drinks are amazing!! Hard to find parking ,but food and..."

Key Roberts

"Absolutely delicious with a friendly atmosphere!! The dishes are a little small, but still very filling. We got 2 dishes each and I had to take most..."

Nile Wilson

"I've been looking forward to coming to this place for a while because I liked that they have small plates for you to dive into different flavors..."

Jackie Neely

"Tasty feta omelette, very nice blueberry pancake(not very sweet),tasty blueberry jam. Friendly and caring staff. Great family friendly environment...."

Khorshid Yaghmai

"Voted Best Brunch restaurant in San Diego and I see why. I ordered the Vegan French Toast with a side of Lamb Meat Balls and fresh squeezed orange..."

Nicole Carter

"This place is a must! Went here for all 3 of my breakfasts while visiting. The food is exceptional. They have some very unique but well thought out..."

Kyle Goldthorp

"This was a great experience! This place stands out with their vibes and food. They have small plates so we ordered the Mediterranean rice, tiramisu..."

Kritika Khetarpal

"We ordered vegetarian power bowl and feta omelette. The portions were small but very delicious! If you care more about quality than quantity,..."

Orkhan B.

"Best food I had when I was in town. We went for 4 days and ate here for breakfast 2 of those times! I got the tiramisu Pancakes both times and they..."

Carra Knight

The Kebab Shop

84/100 (2136 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Edit: after coming here a few more times, I think this place is amazing! The wraps are huge, tasty, you can customize them and everything is fresh..."

Patricia Curry

"This was our first time here and we were hoping for the best. Kebab shop that doesn't have a kebab, hmmm 🤔 and believe me we know kebab. It should..."

Em A.

"Amazing Middle Eastern-Mediterranean style food! Good quantity and good prices, this location is very clean and the food was good and fast! It’s my..."

Dayana Benítez Ramos (Dayana Benítez Ramos)

"I had an absolutely fantastic experience at this kebab restaurant! The food was truly exceptional, deserving a solid 5-star rating. The flavors were..."

FryCookinYa

"Love kebab shop!! But really felt compelled to write a review because of how sweet the staff at this location was! Betty (I think) took our order and..."

Nico Nassiri

"Their bread wins! We had the plate and a wrap. My wrap didn’t disappoint at all, we went around 6:30pm it wasn’t packed but you can tell that..."

S. McGowan

"This kebab place is pretty awesome, to be honest! The food gets a solid 4 stars because the kebabs were tasty, but I've had slightly better..."

Adan Burgos

"Came to this place to give it another chance after having a terrible experience at the downtown location and had an amazing time. Service took a..."

Haylee Jane Monteiro

"One of my favorite places to eat. Use to go during lunch when I worked in Little Italy–always packed. This location is a bit calmer in the..."

Martin C

"I had the best falafel in a LONG time here. The grilled chicken kabob was also delicious and the kale couscous salad was incredible...."

River E

"Has quickly become our favorite…we eat here min once every week. Amazing food (get the wrap with carved chicken, spicy hummus, add rice, and dill..."

Jeffrey Svidal

"Love this place! I loved how juicy my plate was and the flavor of the food is top-notch! I drove all the way from Fontana to eat at this place. Only..."

Amir Chaudhry

"The food is nothing special and I would not go back. Middle Eastern food is not Mediterranean Food, even though some restaurants try and pass off..."

George

"Really good for quick American-Mediterranean food. The sauces are really good, and I love how there’s always healthy options! I ate up the salad..."

sd.sophie

"Being a health-conscious couple, we were delighted to try Kebob Shop a few years back, and it was okay. We've tried several locations over time and..."

Steve Garcia

"We keep coming back the food is FRESH, tasty, the restaurant is clean and prices are very reasonable. We also come back for the service for sure,..."

christina grossman

Luna Grill Mission Valley

84/100 (2313 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious, healthy food, AMAZING service and when you add the cute baby laughing while chewing and then losing her food.....it was a fantastic..."

Gary J. Kornatowski

"The food was absolutely amazing. I had the Mahi Mahi and it was so fresh! My hubbie and daughter loved their meals too. The portions are large and..."

Tina Rubin

"Our lunch was fresh and delicious! The service was..."

Michele Bellamy Holder

"Love the Luna Grill!! Flat Chicken plate is..."

Chad Delgado

"Amazingly fresh and authentic food for a reasonable price ! Will come here as often as I can..."

Monica Brown

"Very fresh and yummy food. I will come back. Reasonable..."

Claudia Braa

"Semi quick, clean, food is delicious I eat a lot of Mediterranean and these seems to be more on the pricey side for less. But, in a pinch. I may go..."

Ambrosha Ossorio

"I’ve been eating at Luna Grill for a few years now and always enjoy the taste of the mediterranean food served here with the speed of fast food...."

Sophia Switzer

"My wife and I and our son have been dinning at Luna Grill Mission Valley since it opened. The food has always been excellent, but most importantly..."

Donn Van Deren

"Me and my husband has a great first time here! The food was amazing and thanks to the young lady who gave me a recommendation on the Flat cut Chicken..."

Tracy Clark

"We get take out pretty often and the food is always great. Very fresh. My husband always gets the same thing-the chicken kabob plate. I had a..."

Kathy Stewart

"Food was soooo good! Veronica was super sweet and took care of us right away. Forgot my glasses and struggled to see a few things and she was very..."

Gaby Simone

"I recently dined at Luna Grill in Mission Valley, a fast-food Mediterranean establishment, and I found it to be a pleasant experience. The service..."

Josh Daman

"My experience was excellent! The food is always amazing and fresh as usual. Ray was amazing at customer service and my new friend!! 😀. He..."

Priscilla Nunez

"The food is very good here. I ordered a chicken plate and it was delicious! Nothing bad to say about this place, plus staff is super nice. Elijah..."

Neil Anderson

"Veronica is a lovely worker! She treats everyone with kindness and the whole staff is very sweet. great food too! recommend..."

Maggie Popp

"I really like the idea of "good food fast" rather than fast food for describing this restaurant. The food is made to order and is a nice change from..."

Jason Pearl

"Good quality Mediterranean "fast food". Lots of yummy menu items including healthy salads, bowls, salmon and chickpea protein options, and flavored..."

amy bick

"This is the best, Luna Grill. The staff, like Ana G., are so amazing! They make the best salmon fresh to order on my Santorini Bowl. I love sitting..."

Michael Olson

"I came to Luna Grill after an absolutely brutal day. Went to order the chicken and beef sirloin kebab plate but no the restaurant was out of the beef..."

Jill Eastmanrealtor

"Elijah's genuine enthusiasm for the food and the restaurant. His passion for Luna Grill was contagious, and it made me appreciate the cuisine even..."

Duke Varrelmann

"The food was so fresh and so well prepared. It was absolutely delicious! Best hummus ever. The service was fantastic too! Especially Jake and Elijah...."

Christi Hassler

"Great little Mediterranean restaurants. The food is better than expected. The cost is a bit high, but it is Mission Valley after all. Parking can be..."

baba black

"Popped in while we were charging our car and super impressed. Haven't been here in awhile but the service was amazing. Ordered take out with a few..."

Will Reid

Doner Mediterranean Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"Clean place great staff. Food is amazing. I will definitely come back again. If you're looking for Mediterranean in downtown San Diego, this is the..."

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"Convenient place to get gyros in Gaslamp downtown. Relatively simple menu and gyros are good enough. Priced a little higher than similar places but..."

Ronald Dolsky

"Haven't been here in over 6 years but damn it's good to be back! So happy to see this little shop made it through the pandemic. $14 for a MASSIVE..."

Luke Skywalker

"Greek salad was very fresh. Made with romaine. Loved the dressing! Housemade. Staff was great! Friendly, helpful with answering questions. Huge..."

Shan Marie

"Open late, Really fresh, fast, and healthy! You can watch them make your food which I like. Very fun and passionate employees. I got the Greek Salad..."

Kevin

"Great service! I highly suggest whatever is being cut fresh off the spit. The pita doner was great- ask for extra tsaziki..it is tasty! The hot sauce..."

Maria Garcia

"The Greek salad was incredibly fresh, featuring romaine lettuce and a dressing that I loved—housemade perfection. The staff were exceptional,..."

Karen S

"Great portion sizes, fresh food, and fast service! Gyro was delicious. The taste of the chicken wasn't great. Tahini sauce is too..."

Hina Q

"Great tasting well priced food. I've had many gyros and this one was delicious. Pistachio baklava is not my favorite version of baklava but it was..."

Cascenta Whyte

"Kebab shop used to be our go to. And it's still good but man this place has the up and up on the chicken Schwarma. I had a beef Doner box and my..."

Alec Lopez

"This place is a block away from where I work in the gaslamp quarter. I was intrigued because all over Germany (where I grew up) you see doner kabob..."

Nicole

"The Greek salad at this establishment was incredibly fresh, featuring romaine lettuce. The dressing, which was housemade, was particularly enjoyable...."

Owen N

"As a German, where Döner is all over the country I can say this was very good. Very delicious and spicy. Made just like in..."

Dortmunder Guy

"I ordered a falafel plate, which included falafels, rice, tabule, hummus and pita bread, plus two sauces (to my surprise none of them had dairy) Pita..."

Evelyn Antezana

"Nice décor, friendly staff, and good food. The chicken plate was fantastic and cheap. The beef plate was not as good but still above average. I will..."

Nathan B

"Incredible gyro meat and hummus. Best Döner in the..."

Matt Glaser

Outcast Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice little restaurant in a quiet community. There is not much other restaurants in the area. The outdoor seating is lovely. The day we went was..."

Leo Shi

"Great little spot in San Diego’s University City neighborhood. We went for brunch and the bacon benedict and breakfast burrito (added carne asada)..."

David Spiewak

"Great neighborhood restaurant and beer bar serving Tunisian-inspired dishes among other American favorites such as pizza and tacos. I used to live..."

Jay Keyes

"Super cute patio and some of the best hummus in town. Dog friendly and they always have a good selection of craft beer. The shawarma will give you a..."

Steven Ellison

"Great neighborhood restaurant. Friendly staff. I visit here on occasion when I’m traveling to San Diego. We decided for an easy night and went to..."

Francesco G

"Good outdoor experience. Food okay, some great dishes. Service spotty..we were a large group. I've been here many..."

Mary Engles

"The service there is excellent. Defiantly a outgoing group of people that work there. Family Owned! I was reading my book and writing notes and they..."

Asia G

"First time here. Had brunch. The Bacon and Cheese & Spinach scrambled were very good. Portions were generous. The chicken schwarma was very good..."

Alec Rodney

"If you like pizza or craft beer; this is your spot. I ordered a beer and margarita pizza. Customer service is great. Thank..."

Marcus Taylor Jr

"owner is there and active. vine is fun and chill. when we rolled up the first impression is EVERYONE in the neighborhood comes here and LOVES it...."

anthony wamble

"Sat outside on the garden patio for dinner. Prompt service, friendly staff, and great food. Really liked they way they cooked their pita bread. Had..."

Chris Pinar

"Yum, I came to this restaurant with family so good but this year I tried something new I invited my old aid we both had humburgers with fries (..."

Anika Tovar

"The Outcast Grill is and has been our neighborhood place in University City for the past 7-8 years. They have a wonderful Mediterranean themed menu..."

Michael O'Hara

"Amazing food. This place is tucked into an office park and is very unassuming from the outside. We were pleasantly surprised by their food. We got..."

Theresa Dargis

"Yummy yummy lamb lollipops. I could've ordered 2 orders! Tender and tasty. Hummus..."

Carol Wasowski

Micho'z Lebanese Grill

84/100 (1476 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice little bistro in Hillcrest. Lots of great items on their menu ranging from dips, flatbreads, shawarmas, salads, sandwiches and desserts. We..."

Goodeatz

"Amazing authentic Lebanese food! Super delicious with a great staff. I have not had Lebanese food this good since the Middle East. Ask for the..."

Carlos Ramirez

"My great aunt made the best Lebanese food and would make feasts for every family function. She passed away 15 years ago and since then I have not..."

Eric Lewis

"Great service! Nice lady was very..."

Gus El khoury

"One of the best and most authentic Lebanese restaurant in San Diego. High quality food , very friendly server, quick to serve, and nice atmosphere...."

AJ R

"Food was delicious (we got manakeesh and kafta) and I tried the Lebanese coffee which was absolutely amazing! I would recommend it to any coffee..."

Carina D

"Absolutely delicious. Everything on the menu is incredible. The staff are always happy to make recommendations. If dining in, they have a lovely..."

Carrie B.

"Looking for delicious Lebanese food? This is the place for you! That have a wide variety of dishes to choose from and it's really good! The service..."

Monica L Cholico

"The service was good, and the food was very delicious and authentic. Gluten-free friendly! The hummus was decadent, and the falafels were almost..."

Sagar Bansal

"The food here is delicious! And the waitresses are always super attentive and kind when I order here. Today the brunette waitress, Carol (I think..."

Tamires Stampini

"Went there again today. The same great & friendly service and great food. Beats places that are twice the price and half the quality. Try it. The..."

Dennis Seisun

"Ordered delivery- fattoush salad with shawarma chicken and a side of baba ghanoush. Generous portions, and everything tasted so fresh. The pita..."

Alina Lou

"Micho’z is one of my favorite places for dinner and lunch in Hillcrest. The staff is always friendly and they know me by name, well at least Bruna..."

Frida Espinoza

"I love this restaurant! The food is so tasty and delicious, and there is a large menu to choose from. My personal favorite is the Chicken Shawarma..."

Roger W

"Great food! Very savory! Atmosphere has lots of natural light and soft music. There are heaters on the patio and a friendly staff! I would come..."

Bryan

"Wanted to try an authentic falafel wrap, this restaurant did not disappoint. My bestfriend and I went for lunch, sat outside, and enjoyed a variety..."

PaulSebastian

"The food was so good that I forgot To take a picture. The Kabob Feast Plate and the Family Size House Salad was amazing. There is a garlic type of..."

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