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

"Love this place. We love Maria. When my son was little she would tell him she was going to find him a Greek wife. Tasso would tease him about eating..."

shaday sanchez

Faz

79/100 (1042 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food and service have been the hallmark of this gem in San Jose. I have been there hundreds of times, and the personalized attention and..."

Wei-Ai Tai

"Delicious fresh food!! Calamari was tender, loved the jalapeños, falafel sandwich could have more falafel and some..."

Jennifer Chapman

"This place deserves more than 5 stars. The food is blissfully delicious. The waiter was very helpful with suggestions. We stopped in at lunch time..."

Sarah Fouss

"5 stars for being able to host a large event. We were able to fit 30 people in their private dining room and the food came out pretty quick for such..."

Victor Wang

"Great outdoor patio with ample of seating space. I had spicy shrimp for the appetizer and it was great !! I ordered the Rack of Lamb which was very..."

Guneet Chadha

"Good food and ambiance. Service was quick. We ordered honey dew fresh squeezed juice for drink and really loved it. For main course we ate Paneer..."

sampada samaka

"I have been to this restaurant about 5 times, mostly a popular place for company get togethers. The venue is excellent for large gatherings. Yes..."

Tarique Shakil

"Pretty good Mediterranean food. The vegetarian options were good for those that need that. I had the salmon which was moist and pretty tasty. The..."

ibezman

"Food is great, every week we have a kabab day at Faz, great service , great hospitality, and great..."

Shoayb Ziaei

"Stopped here for lunch on our way to Carmel. What a great find. Staff was very welcoming and we were seated right away. They brought out pita bread..."

Charene Robinson

"Always enjoy eating here. However, the chef changes as a result, the dishes were not always taste consistent. This is the reason why you may want to..."

justin han

"Solid enough overall, if you like kebabs. Had a business private dining meal. This is supposed to be a nominally Persian/Middle East restaurant I..."

Antony Savvas

"Great food, service seemed new but very polite. Can’t believe the place was empty on a Friday night. Walked in and right to a table with drinks...."

Christian

"Beautiful decor with a large space, a full bar and area for private parties. Middle Eastern style menu. I had the rolled beef kabob and it was..."

Carla Leininger

Nick The Greek

79/100 (1967 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This Greek food place has been a Go-to favorite. The gyro plate/ bowls fresh and served at really good portion. Their specialty Frozen yogurt dessert..."

viswesh muralitharan

"Had a gyro wrap, Greek Salad, hummus and pita, and froyo for desert. Everything was delicious and I ate it all. I will definitely be coming..."

Nik Van

"I’ve had quite a few items here but the Greek burger is a must try. The French fries are fresh and it comes with a fountain drink. Parking is awful..."

Terrill Shelly

"The yogurt is always good but the price definitely isn’t worth it anymore. When they used to come in the bowls it was definitely worth the cost but..."

Cassandra Santos

"I am not a regular Greek foodie, so my review is based on my preference and comparison from other Greek food I have had before. The Gyro we got was..."

Ashley Ayala Mendoza

"This location always has an excellent service and the food is very fast even when they’re very busy. It’s my go to Nick the Greek around this..."

Sandy Mansour

"Tasty food, fast service, nice interior, friendly folks, a little something different. Love coming here for a quick, inexpensive bite. The bowls and..."

Bonnie L

"Second time at Nick the Greek, first at this location. This experience was considerably better than my first. Food was really fresh and tasty. I..."

Li Khan

"Very nice location, very clean, friendly staff, quality food with generous portions. You will go home stuffed. Something for everyone! We ordered a..."

Megan Marie

"Not that they need another review. But wow the Greek food is tasty. I was the only one there since it’s on a Saturday on a non workday in..."

Rose Le

"We stopped in for a quick lunch. Rarely enjoyed the friendly and fast service! We got Nick’s fries with beef/lamb and loved them! Packed with..."

kyle baker

"Nick's has some decent Greek food. While I can't speak for the meat options, the were two decent vegetarian entrees:a falafel and a grilled..."

JR

"Now, I don't mind going to San Padro Square to eat so much with great choices like Nick The Greek. Not the friendliest place, but the food is..."

Kenjiro Yagi

"I had grilled veggies falafel pita. It was delicious. It had onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, zucchini and fries. Must..."

Aditya Kulkarni

"Very tasty food... some of the best Greek food I've had recently! Still trying to adjust how quickly food prices have gone up, but that's not a hit..."

Jayson Esplin

"Very delicious, got the gyro plate with rice and chicken. Can’t believe this is a..."

MissTyra B

The Halal Guys

77/100 (3279 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Their sauce packet said "we are different". I feel like most restaurants want to be different. Wanting to be different seems pretty ordinary. What..."

Luke Schmidt

"First time trying this place. Loved the falafel dinner with all the toppings (jalapeños, purple olives, bell peppers, tomatoes). And their signature..."

C Castle

"The Halal Guys is an absolute must-try! Their platters are a tasty blend of flavors, from the tender meats to the flavorful sauces. The portion sizes..."

Rohullah M

"I finally got to try this place after all the hype and was it worth it? It was pretty good. Luckily there was no line. I got the small gyro platter,..."

Sophia Yuen

"Yummy chicken and beef gyro over rice! I have had their food in New York. They have replicated the taste in California. Sure you can’t replicate..."

Gautam Patil

"The chewy pita slices, the balance of rice, meat, and salad, the awesome white sauce (Basically super delicious ranch sauce) and a little bit of the..."

Jeannie Pak

"Ordered the plant based gyro platter online and added olives, jalapeños, and falafels. The Vegan tzatziki sauce is amazing! So much food,..."

Robin C

"First time to try their food and I would say it’s kinda salty for me. I ordered the combo platter (beef and chicken), the portion of the meat is..."

Carlsen Clemente

"One of the authentic places serving Chicken Shawerma and Gyros.. Had a flavourful chicken Shawerma platter with an aromatic saffron rice and sauce...."

Divya kiran Kadiyala

"Always a great idea to visit Halal Guys. Big plates, super warm and nice staff. And love the chicken over..."

Nabiha Raza

"The food It's really delicious, but I'll explain why I give it 4 star. Reason 1: The portions are smaller than Panda's Chipotle (The hot sauce is..."

Johnson Carl

"Well the long line should tell you that other people like this place. I on the other hand like to see foe myself. So i stood in line which moves..."

Guru D

"Amazingly yum Mediterranean place. It's a pretty famous chain on the east coast -- was very glad when they opened it on the west coast. Once I tried..."

Kamiya Motwani

"My go-to is the regular combo with beef and chicken, extra lettuce and tomato, rice and 2 strips of the RED SAUCE and a good amount of the white..."

Master Maggie Li

Menara Moroccan Restaurant

76/100 (1403 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fun experience, talk awhile, dance with the belly dancers, enjoy a great time in a super mellow place. We had a great time in our group celebrating a..."

Michele B

"Nice and open inside. I've never dined in a setting like this where the seating is on the floor and the tables are low. I found it very relaxing..."

kenneth tatola

"Very exotic and nice experience in this restaurant! The ambiance is relaxing and fun, and the foods are in big proportions so a single dinner set can..."

Halley Chen (HC)

"The food was delicious bit the service was very slow. We were here for our company dinner which was nice. We all ordered drinks and they all came at..."

Agnes Kerchner

"Fun Moroccan restaurant in San Jose with belly dancing shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I was told that a reservation is definitely..."

Master Maggie Li

"Menara offers a complete Moroccan dining experience. First, the setting is ideal, starting with a lovely open foyer which leads into a spacious..."

Dillon Carlos

"We went here for Valentines family dinner. It was a lot of fun. Food and service were great. Belly dancing was the highlight of the night. I..."

Ragni Chand

"Food was truly the best tasting experience. Service was friendly but slow though probably because it was a Monday night? It was getting warm and we..."

Daniel Gomez-Martinez

"Lovely hidden restaurant! My BFF brought me here for my birthday as we both wanted to try something different than the same 'ol places we frequented...."

Angelic Ingram

"The food was good, not exceptional. The ambience was great and the belly dancers were pretty good too. They had nice complementary birthday special..."

Harish Sethumadhavan

Caspian Village

Wheelchair Accessible

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"I ate here four times now and love this place. The food and service are excellent. They have a uniquely varied menu across several cultures. It is in..."

pjengland01

"My family and I tried them for the first time, ordered five different items, and everything was delicious. I had the lamb kabob, and the lamb was..."

Steve Dibble

"I was here for the very first time earlier this evening for dinner. Had a beef gyro & house salad. Food was great, very fresh & tastes very..."

V Dwong

"Super good, super fast, great hospitality, and relaxing environment. Great place to rest up after long work hours or just to grab a quick bite to..."

Don Robert Pornaras

"Outstanding place for quality mediterranean food. Nice location to meet with family. There was quick and friendly service. It has a great feel to it...."

Cassidy Smith

"With so few dining choices in this area, Its nice to have this wonderful family restaurant around. The food is delicious. The kabobs are delicious,..."

K D

"Mediterranean food at this location - very tasty. I've had nothing but great experiences here and will keep coming back. The bill was fair I would..."

Malik Harrison

"Amazing food, took some time to arrive, but it was worth the wait. Great desert options too :). Nice ambience as well. Loved..."

Amartya Bhattacharya

"Ultra friendly service, and a very nice dining experience. The food tasted fresh and home made. A nice night out, close to home. We will be..."

Ryan Ozubko

"The food was wonderful and the service was excellent. I had the meat ravioli which had bolognese sauce. Absolutely the best sauce I've ever eaten. A..."

Debbie Calabrese

"Nice neighborhood place. Good variety of Mediterranean dishes. New owners are getting settled, give it a try. Love the briyani, kabobs and..."

Greg W

"The food is top quality food. My family loves eating there and my children loves the chicken kabob. Service is great..."

Viridiana Bustos

"Awesome chicken kabobs. So juicy and balanced in spices. Super friendly waiters. This is going to be my go-to place for kabobs now..."

Mohit Aggarwal

"My preferred spot for delicious mediterranean food. Definitely one of the best places in the area. The staff was very welcoming and..."

Melanie Campbell

Opa! Willow Glen

75/100 (1478 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Decorated spot with savory greek dishes. The waiters were friendly and offered recommendations if you aren't sure. Food: I ordered the "Pasticio"..."

Vincent Tang

"The main dishes and Service did not meet my expectations. The atmosphere was..."

蔡家蓁

"Previous reviews and Thrillist recommended this place for their lamb chops. They don't disappoint. I came on a late Sunday afternoon and the place..."

momo

"Great food! Food had lots of flavor and was fresh. The beef souvlaki was so tender I could fit it with a fork. The staff was friendly, attentive..."

Sarah Biggs

"My first time trying Opa, loved the food here. The place and ambience are nice, they have a decent bar but the food was amazing. We had the zucchini..."

chetas mapara

"Amazing place with quality greek food and top notch service. The best part was following the recommendation from Anthony (our attendant) and get the..."

Guilherme Marques

"Dinner and drinks at the bar. The "Acropolis" cocktail awesome. Also a Manhattan with aged Woodford Reserve satisfies. Seafood appetizer, Greek..."

Jeff Hansen

"I had the Chicken Pita with Wild Rice Pilaf and Fava with Bread. The pita was awesome, I wasn’t too wild for the rice though. Overall, great..."

Jessie Valdez

"I've been to greek restaurants many times before, but yesterday was my first visit to this new location in Willow Glen. My friends immediately..."

Rohit Maheshwari

"Went here for an office lunch party. Great food with a wonderful staff and nice ambience. The food is delicious and the portions are large enough to..."

Siddharth Warang

"Delicious food! We got our food and drinks fairly quickly, especially considering how busy they were. Plus our bottomless mimosas we're kept full..."

Kira “Luckybear57” Palmer

"Very flavorful food and great experience all around. Keto & low carb friendly which is a rare find. Our meal included Spanakopita, Seafood skewers,..."

Michelle Kuehn

"Fantastic service, went the extra distance... thank you! We all had a blast and the food was plentiful and great quality. The moussaka is a definite..."

David Greer

Opa! Authentic Greek Cuisine

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