The Best Mediterranean in Fresno

Churrasco Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (555) • $

"Arrived at the airport around noon and was just looking for a quick lunch close by and this restaurant came up while I was searching for best restaurants. Oh boy! This place did not disappoint. It's tucked in what may looked like an industrial brick building but there's ample parking. When I got to the restaurant on a Monday, there was quite a bit of a line but mostly it was for take out. I got seated immediately and place my order. I got the Lebanese chicken with rice and salad and extra garlic. Everything was delicious. The chicken as cut in cube size pieces and it was well seasoned and moist. The salad was as fresh and it was a good portion sized plate. I also ordered a falafel (comes by piece) and it was so good. Right amount of spice and flavor. It reminded me of what I had in Damascus (very authentic)As I was having lunch, their take out counter was busy so it looks like a lot of locals love this place. Definitely a great Mediterranean place you should try if you happen to be in Fresno! They also have daily specials which I will try the next time I will be in town."

Zaytoona

★★★★☆ 4.4 (579) • $$

"This is the second time I ate here. This time the rice was cooked perfectly and everything was great. We wanted to try the Dubai chocolate which is what brought us in. I think next time I would get the chicken kabob dinner option as it comes on a kabob and I feel would be more flavorful and juicy that way and then just share it since it is a large portion. The kids are picky so daughter had cheeseburger which she said was good and other use the coconut shrimp and absolutely loved it. Definitely will be coming back."

Ark Mediterranean Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (510) • $$

"THE. LAMB. CHOPS. Interior is clean, service is fairly quick. The food? Great. Got the lamb chop plate with rice pilaf.... the lamb was so incredibly tender and flavorful. Would 100% come here and get it again!"

Mayd Modern Mediterranean

★★★★★ 4.5 (318) • $$

"Wow I don't know why it took so long to try Mayd. The same owners as butterfish and heirloom so you would figure it's good. I went the non conventional route and opted for the tri tip Sami as opposed to the bowls. The tri tip is thinly sliced and so flavorful- not dry at all. The bread wasn't too thick and overpowering. Good sauce. I really enjoyed it! The ingredients for the bowls look fresh and tasty so I will def try the bowls next. Nice workers and clean, modern interior with relaxing music. Overall recommend."

AJ's Armenian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (277) • $$

"First time trying. I've actually never heard of this restaurant. A kind vendor offered to buy us lunch and one of my coworkers recommended this place. Ordered a chicken plate came with rice pilaf, veggies and pita bread. The food was packed nicely and pretty good portion. The rice and the veggies were delicious. The chicken had a good flavor but felt it was little on the dry side. The garlic sauce was amazing and the pita bread was so good. I would love to visit their restaurant one day and take my husband since he loves Mediterranean food. Overall really enjoyed lunch, so filling and delicious!"

Papachino's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (278) • $$

"Love love their food! Try their chicken Marsala pasta! Try their gyros! Best Greek food in town!"

L’Gusto Cucina Italiana

★★★★★ 4.5 (209)

"We were in Riverbank to catch a movie at their IMAX theater and decided to grab a bite after. I looked for restaurants in the area and this little gem popped up. After reading all the reviews we decided to give it a try.So glad we trusted those reviews as the food was so good!! First off, this is a very small restaurant with only about 8 tables inside and a few outside. It's very quaint if on a date, very nice that it is small. The staff is very attentive and was constantly checking on us.We had the crab cakes for an appetizer and they were so good and fresh tasting. They have wonderful rolls, seems like it is the same dough that they use for their pizzas. They were hot, fresh and very light.We both had the chicken parmigiana with red skinned mashed potatoes. They served winter veggies with the meal and everything was so good and flavorful.Again, the staff was very attentive and made sure we had enough rolls and beverages throughout our meal. The wait for our food was reasonable and you could tell it was made fresh.We definitely will be coming back and trying other items from their menu."

George's Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (203) • $$

"Great service, very friendly staff, generous portions, but the food was a bit too salty for us."

Golden Grill

★★★★★ 4.6 (183) • $$

"This is a small hole in the wall place with excellent customer service. Someone at work recommended it as her favorite place in Fresno. I'd never been here so I asked for a recommendation and they pointed me to the mixed grilled plate so I could try a little of everything. I didn't know what bulghur was so I skipped on it and opted for rice, but I was offered a small plate of it to try and it was super good!! I'll definitely get half and half next time. The dinner was yummy and the serving was huge. I tried, but barely finished more than half. The Kafta was probably my favorite meat - super tender and perfectly spiced. The baba ghanouj and tzatziki were very yummy also. Like another Yelp reviewer said, the garlic creamy dip is amazing with the meat. Definitely recommend. I can't wait to go try other things."

Papapolloni Mediterranean Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.2 (205) • $$

"Such a great spot for a nice quaint dinner! Headed there tonight and was not disappointed! The drinks were amazing, food was delicious, service was exceptional and ambiance was romantic. Definitely will be returning!"

Mediterranean Gus Kabobs

★★★★☆ 4 (205) • $$

"The food is fresh-we love their garlic chicken--and, good pilaf as well. Easy to order for take out, and pleasant service for dining in. Great location-perfect for quick lunch or pick up when needing to go to the post office or FedEx next door."

Halal Bros

★★★★☆ 4.3 (164)

"Stopped by here this Sunday evening on my way out of Fresno, and ordered a rice plate with chicken.For some reason, the chicken was red, like Tandoori chicken. Not exactly what I was expecting, but the flavor was amazing, and it tasted really fresh and high quality. The rice was good, although it was a bit on the greasier side, and less on the seasoned side. The lettuce and tomatoes were fresh, and the tzatziki sauce also tasted fresh and perfect.The man who took my order was very friendly, and made my food right away. I was surprised by how fast it came out, especially because it tasted freshly prepared. The portion size was on the smaller side for Mediterranean food, but so was the price. Both the portion size and price were about half that of my favorite place in Sacramento. Still, it was more than enough to fill me up, and I ended up taking a small amount of leftovers back to Yosemite.My only complaint would be the proportions of food. It was almost all rice, with maybe three or four ounces of chicken, a little bit of lettuce, a tiny amount of chopped tomato, and a good spritz of tsaziki. I would have loved more sauce, hummus, or maybe some cut up pita or fries.Although I would have liked more variety, I was satisfied overall, and felt like I got a decent value for the price I paid. I would definitely come back here again."

Tofas Mediterranean Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (383) • $$

"Tofas is pretty good mediterranean food, the restaraunt itself looks like it should be nice (and for the most part it is), but they REALLY need to repair or replace all their booth cusshions. I would say those are a major eyesore and really the main reason I'm giving them such a low score. The food is great, and the service is impecible. It's a little pricey, but I guess what isn't nowdays."

Kebab Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (201) • $$

"I've been to many middle eastern restaurants and most of them are very consistent with the different flavors and spices. For some reason this spot was different , the reason I'm writing this review. The location, cleanliness and staff were on point very happy with them. But, for some reason the food was off."

Simply Mediterranean Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (97) • $$

"I know the place is fairly new to the location, but there wasn't any signage outside. The inside had very minimal decorations. It had a cafeteria vibe to it. Hopefully more effort will be put into the overall ambiance. My order took about 15 minutes to get, but I understand. As mentioned by many other people, the food is served in take away containers with plastic utensils. The food was tasty and I enjoyed it. I was full and satisfied."

Nick The Greek - Visalia

★★★★☆ 4 (101)

"Was craving an authentic gyro ... was pretty excited to find a place here in Visalia! Very clean inside and staff was very fast with service. Menu had some good options to try. Loved that there are multiple options for gyros. A gyro choice for everyone. Went with the lamb/beef gyro ... omg tasted just like the gyros we had on vacation to Greece. The fries make it even more tasty. The fries aren't overly cooked or limp either; just right. The meat was tender and fresh. You can catch a glimpse of the meat being cooked in the back if you look closely. Would love to come back and try other menu items also."

Papaya Fresh International Marketplace

★★★★☆ 3.9 (86)

"Shawarma corner is inside Papaya Fresh international market. It's s nice little Mediterranean market. I really love their Falafel! The Gyro sandwich I had was really good too. Recommend giving them a try!"

Zeus Fresh Mediterranean

★★★★☆ 4.3 (59)

"I've been here a few times and I really enjoy the food. Especially with minimal options in the area. They provide great service and have always been friendly. The restaurant is always clean. They also have buttery buns under the same roof. I've had both. I prefer Zeus! They updated their menu."

D’Forno Cocina

★★★★☆ 4.2 (56)

"Great food and great service. It's quiet with a bar. Street parking available. My daughter loved the shrimp pasta."

Hadramout Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (51)

"Fantastic food! Everything is prepared in house and is absolutely delicious. The restaurant does not look very grand on the outside. In fact, it is located directly behind a used car showroom. However, do not be deterred, the food is so great. It will bring you back to an area of much needed attention. The food is priced extremely reasonably with dishes ranging from 12 to $20. Traditional Yemeni lamb stew for 24 hours is the highlight of the menu. I highly recommend the Mesa plate which is a combination of stuffed grape leaves, Bubba Hannoush, hummus, falafel with olives and tomatoes. The Yeini bread is a large 10 inch round, baked fresh upon ordering. With a serving of lamb soup, salad, burger, buns, rice, and the entrée you ordered. We ordered chicken, kebabs, and beef kebabs, or were cooked to perfection; moist, tender, and delicious. The service was great. There was a young man, who was highly efficient. He brought food out immediately, and within minutes all of our dishes were presented to us.One of the best items on the menu was in fact that homemade lemonade. I must have! I highly recommend this restaurant and be prepared to be pleasantly surprised!"

Golden Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (50)

"This place was amazing! The service, food, and music was a wonderful experience. We walked to the counter thinking that we order first then find our seats. They actually offer table service. So when you come in, just pick a table and a server will come out and take your order for drinks and food. I did pick up the menu at the counter though just to get a head start. Staff were really nice but didn't come back to check on us until it was time for our check. Food did take bit longer than I expected, especially since there were only two other tables with customers. The presentation was beautiful and flavor was wonderfully seasoned. Everything was delicious. However, I did not care for the rice. It has cinnamon in it. Never had it like that before and I wouldn't order that again. My husband thought the rice was interesting and he end up liking it. The beef I had was a little tough but still flavorful. The rest of my plate was incredible. I would definitely come back here. Can't wait to try more items."

Zee’s Smash

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)

"Tried Zees last night and truly enjoyed our dinner.Service was excellent and the food came out fairly quickly.The decorations are mostly retro signs and posters, tables and chairs inside and out.I had the jalapeño spicy smash burger with bacon. Burger was good but the hot honey sauce was a bit overpowering. It was a bit spicy but mostly sweet.The fries were perfect! Crispy, tasty, and hot.We will be back to try the kebabs and hummus, it looked delicious."

Fresno Kabob

★★★★☆ 3.7 (37)

"Very nice worker. I just ordered a side of Falafels. The worker was very kind and said it would be ready in 5 minutes and then I could pay. Customers were in front of me and he was having issues with his payment, aka cell..the new register. Just paid cash and then he said it would be ready in 3 minutes. Waited and they were handed over shortly later after making it right in front of me with a smile and good day wishes. Lunchtime! We split the falafels and my half was okay. It was super crunchy. They were flat. It was okay. Definitely overly fried. Garlic sauce was okay too. Mother said she didn't like her half. Overly fried and she expected it to have fluff instead of the way it was. No effort. Good service and okay falafels. Not a fan. Have had much better!"

Phoenician Garden Mediterranean Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"Good food AND good portions. Came here with a party of 7 on a Sunday. It wasn't too busy! This place feels like you're not in Fresno, but rather, on a vacation and stepped foot in a beautiful building. They offer a ton of different appetizers and entrees, but since we were a bigger group, we decided to go with their combo kebabs family-style dinner! It says it feeds 4-5 people, but I think it easily fed all 7 of us with leftovers to spare! The meat and the rice pilaf were delish. Don't even get me started on their garlic sauce.... SO GOOD! This family-style dinner even comes with baklava and that was YUMMY! We also got their Baba Ghannouj as an appetizer and it was a HIT at our table. Service was great! They constantly refilled our drinks and checked in consistently.It was my first time coming here but I imagine it certainly won't be my last!"