The Most Flavorful Mediterranean in Nashville

Greek Style Gyro

★★★★☆ 3.5 (8)

"Loved this hole in the wall place. We had lunch here last August and we loved the food. We ordered four entrees for sharing and I love their lamb gyro. The owner and his assistants were very friendly and courteous. Thumbs up!"

Kebab Gyros

★★★★☆ 3.6 (55) • $

"I'm not the biggest Mediterranean/gyro fan, but I was recommended this place by some locals when I was in town and was pleasantly surprised. Service was good, they had a bigger variety of food than I expected, and prices were reasonable. I got the chicken platter and was pretty good."

Magic Way Steak & Gyro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (42)

Baraka Bakery & Grocery

★★★★★ 4.5 (18)

"Great little middle eastern grocery. I was craving some grape leaves (dolmas) but wanted to make them myself along with some other Greek and Persian dishes. This grocery market had everything I needed and was very friendly. I will definitely be back again."

Koftaky Grill

★★★★★ 4.6 (123) • $

"Got catering from here for lunch, had gyro, pita bread, tomato / lettuce / cucumber, and baklava. Very fresh food, pita was chewy and soft, gyro meat was flavorful but a bit too salty. Baklava was too sweet, not very flaky. Really friendly catering though!"

Rolf and Daughters

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1066)

"Five stars for Rolf & Daughters! This James Beard Nominated chef is innovative and creative! Run, don't walk, here! The decoration is modern and welcoming. The bar area is simply classic! The ingredients are sourced using items found just a few short miles of the restaurant. Much of the items used to create the dishes are sustainable. You can taste the freshness. First, let's start with service. The amazing server Stephanie & GM Stevie were amazing. They were helpful throughout the meal and made it a five star experience. Please give these ladies a raise! Service Grade: A++We had 4 appetizers & 2 main dishes to share. Dry aged beef tartare, ramp, parmesan, new potato. What a fun dish beef tartar served on a baked warm new potato. Grade: A-Stracciatella, sungold tomato, prosciutto xo. They make their own Stracciatella cheese in house. Cheese stretched thin like noodles and topped with farm fresh tomatoes! Grade: A-Green tomato, fig, squash, celery, yuzu. A very creative & contrasting mix of local veggie gems! You can taste TN in this dish! Grade: B+Cucumber, peach, pine nut, basil, fish sauce. Creative dish, well prepared. Appreciated the effort. Honestly, this dish wasn't my favorite. Agnolotti, sweet corn, jalapeño, lime. This dish was one of the highlights of the meal! Fresh local corn made into sweet pillows of deliciousness! This is a must have dish! Grade: A++Heritage pork, blueberry, rossa di milano onion. Locally raised pork cooked to perfection. Flavorful pork paired with blueberries & onion. Delicious! Grade: A-We had two desserts:Plum Sorbet. Super refreshing and bright sorbet made with a local stone fruit. Great palate cleanser after an amazing. Grade: A-Peach amaretti ice cream with olive oil. This was a second highlight of the meal. I wanted to lick the plate! My eyes rolled backwards after the first bite! Served with a side of Heirloom apple Amaro. The perfect pairing, suggested by GM Stevie! Grade: A++We ended the coffee, that was served in local made Japanese tea cups!We were blown away at the customer service of Server Stephanie and GM Stevie. They went above and beyond to make it an amazing culinary experience. Thank you Ladies! The food here is creatively made, locally sourced and fun to eat! Overall impression: A"

Kebab Gyros

★★★★☆ 4.1 (57) • $

"Came here based on YELP review! I'm usually hesitant to try new places because of the unique ordering processes and I'm not your typical adventurous foodie! Anyways I came here hungry to an empty restaurant mainly because it was after lunch and the courteous gentlemen behind the counter really help me choose!The food& drink is served on polyurethane plates and cups! Which I presume is a good way to keep the prices low! The Gyro platter was heaping and delicious to say the least! The tzatziki sauce was delicious and Pita Bread was fluffy & fresh!I left there full and satisfied! Based upon my first time experience, I highly recommend this place!I hope to be back again someday soon!"

Pita & Grill

★★☆☆☆ 1.9 (8)

"I have tried shawarma at so many places in different states and different countries and I can tell you pita and grill's shawarma was one of the best shawarma's I ever had. Very authentic taste. Plus you can customize your sandwich. I like to add almost everything minus onions. Me and my sister got the one chicken shawarma and one beef and we shared it. For me I liked the chicken better but that is just my own taste. I want to go back and trey their falafel too."

CAVA

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (61)

"We came in here about 30 minutes before closing and they were so accommodating. Cameron and Chanel were super sweet and willing to assist with whatever we asked for. There was a gentleman trying to breakdown the drink station who patiently waited for us to get our drinks. Shout out to the night shift. Cleanliness is 5/5 all around from the dining area, drink station, and food serving counter. Listen get the pita chips. They have the right amount of crisp and season. If you're looking for a CAVA to visit, look no further."

Grilly's

★★★☆☆ 3 (2)

"Tried this new place I was curious off and hands down best wraps I had so far. The shawarma wrap and falafel wrap was delicious!!!"

Chicago Style Gyros +

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)

Sadie's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (261) • $$

"Step into a French Country escape without leaving the city at this beautifully decorated restaurant. The modern yet stylish ambiance is complemented by a spacious interior that can accommodate a good number of guests. Conveniently located on a corner lot, it's easy to find and access. I ordered the delicious grilled shrimp served with a bed of rice, pita and taziki. Extremely well seasoned, really loved this dish. Pineapple Express mock tail, was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be ordering these items again. Serviced by a polite and patient waitress. She's was very attentive."

Kings Gyro

★★★★★ 4.7 (122) • $

"In a nutshell, this is a small family business in a strip shopping hole in the wall serving up terrifically delicious gyros. Not much to look at from the outside, and not much to look at from the inside.A sea of parking spaces out front of the strip. A handful of tables close together, so it could easily get packed when busy, but they seem to do a good amount of to go business. Very friendly and efficient. Got the feeling they personally know a good number of their regulars. I can see why there are a lot of regulars. The gyro sandwich was absolutely delicious. Overflowing with a generous pile of crunchy deeply flavorful gyros meat accompanied by whatever veggies you would like. The lettuce was a little brown, but not so much that I was bothered nor tempted to pull off any pieces. Kings will be the first place I think of when I'm in the mood for a local gyro, so overlooking any little flaw in the place or the food, because a neighborhood business like this deserves all the love."

Pyramids Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (71)

"This is still a awesomeness place Mark the owner is always nice and operatesAll his restaurants very professionally The food is always fresh and I look forward to Visiting his great places the cucumber salad is Always on point and the Bread is always fresh Along with the mountain of rice as well"

Sabell’s

★★★★★ 4.8 (25) • $$

"Best of East I would eat here every dang day. The Caesar salad makes you mad at every other salad you've ever had to suffer through. This one? Life changing. Add protein, get a side of fries, some whipped feta, and a delicious drink and live your best life honey. Free parking. Incredible staff/service. Incredibly welcoming to all! The vibes are giving what you want. Big back patio as well. We love to see it! Support local."

Mama's Java

★★★★☆ 3.8 (103)

"This is my all time favorite coffee shop! It is family owned and has some of the best coffee and breakfast I have ever tasted. My favorite meals include the French toast and the biscuits and gravy, both absolutely delicious! They also have a frozen hot chocolate that is a chocolate dream!"

Greek Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (108) • $

"Driving north on 65, about 30 miles to go, singing off key to a classic Queen song, watching for the buffalo on the hill, minding my own business, when out of the blue my husband says "we need to eat something. Where do you want to go?" I'm awakened from by roadtrip coma. I shake my head trying to make a coherent statement and sentence when the inevitable "I dunno" slides right out. It's straight to Yelp. Lot's of fast food, nope. Then I spot a 4 1/2 star restaurant but we'd have to get off at the next exit. A half mile and 3 lanes to cross, we get off the exit only to be in the wrong lane. A fellow driver must have taken pity on us with our out of state plate and let us cross in front of him, making him miss the light. We get to Greek Cafe and we were the only ones there. They advertised a lunch special but, thank goodness, we only ordered gyros, they were almost too large for one person to eat. I had the lamb and beef gyro while my husband had the mixed grill shawarma. Gyro oand chicken with grilled onions and peppers. They were off the grill rather quickly and I went through the topping bar with speed. It was pretty out so we opted to eat on the patio. Both gyro were delicious and huge. I was able to get through about 3/4 of it before I reluctantly had to stop. My husband managed to finish his and the rest of mine. Better put - we didn't have an opportunity to eat again until after we checked into our air bnb in San Jose. By then we were getting a little hangry but it was also almost 10 hours since lunch.We'll make sure to build time into our travels to the airport so we can visit Greek Cafe again."

Mediterranean Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (253) • $

"I came by for lunch today while in town and was pleasantly surprised by the extensive menu items for vegetarians. The manager (or owner) shared his opinions since it was my first time and I decided on the Veggie Platter and it was delicious! It included tabouli, lentils, rice, hummus, falafel and pita bread. The hummus was delicious so I ordered another small portion as well. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting today and will be returning when I'm back in town."

Chicago Gyros Plus

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"My boyfriend and I went to Chicago Gyros Plus at 9pm on a Saturday night. The gentleman at the counter was very kind and eager to help us! I ordered a chicken plate and he had the Philly cheesesteak hoagie sub. Everything was prepared fresh in front of us and took less than 15 min. Overall great service and the food was delicious."

Fattoush Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (211)

"Nothing has changed since I was last here 3 years ago! The owner is still the nicest most welcoming person I've ever met and the FOOD is outstandingly!"

House of Kabob

★★★★☆ 4.3 (371) • $$

"Awesome food for an affordable price. Pita with cilantro, feta, and butter come as a starter for every meal. The pita was warm and went really well with the condiments provided! For the main dish, I got a the Kubideh plate, which came with two beef kabobs, a bunch of rice, and a grilled tomato. Everything was delicious, but the grilled tomato was really the underdog that rose because it ended up being such a staple to the dish, adding a bit of savory acidity to the meat and rice. Large portion sizes, too; I came for dinner and still had half for leftovers.Really friendly and fast service too! Think I was in and out in ~30 min!"

Gyro Cafe of Smyrna

★★★★☆ 4.2 (24)

"Came into Gyro Cafe of Smyrna and ordered a mixed grill over salad. The service was great and the food even better. The lamb and beef was superb. And the cucumber dressing was very yummy. Wish I had another one right now...lol"

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Bellevue

★★★★☆ 4.3 (28)

"This Taziki's is a perfect addition to the Bellevue One area, and a great options especially for families. Ordering proceeds logically in a walled off line from the entrance where you can grab a set of menus. I personally would check out their daily specials (except for their weekend pasta salad; I think there are better options and deals than this). We typically opt for the whipped feta to start and split two different plates or sandwiches. This feels like the Panera version of a gyro shop, and I love it. Service is so courteous and prompt, not to mention a pretty great suburban shopping complex parking situation. The interior is all blue and white tile which feels fresh and clean."

Peachtree Grill

★★★★★ 4.8 (137)

"3.5You know how you can tell it's been a while? The name of the business changes. I looked high and low on the Jelps for the Peachtree Drive-In and couldn't find it. I saw a 'Peachtree Grill' but that wasn't the place I'd patronized, was it? It was/is... sorta. Looking at the pictures and going back a few years (!) in the reviews, I see the the place is one and the same (sorta). The menu looks similar and the appearance is the same. The name is akin to the old one so I'm assuming some sort of rebrand for some sort of reason is afoot. All of this is to say, I came here when it was the Peachtree Drive-In.Admittedly, the name never made much sense (perhaps the why behind the change). No drive-in movies. No drive-through service. Just a kitschy (in a good way) building in Woodbine with a gravel parking lot and covered outside dining. Not that I would be dining in (I was still a ways away from being comfortable for that) but it was nice to note. I needed to go grocery shopping but that was a weekend errand so it came that midweek in late summer, I wanted a nice lunch. Remembering that I'd heard of the Drive-In and was curious to know how that worked, I called in an order. I hopped in the car and headed south to pick it up. I arrived, parked and went up to the window in the covered patio to give my name for pick up. I picked up. I paid. I did not check my order before leaving. That's my bad.I got home to tear into my Spicy Chorizo burger. The burger: a mix of beef and chorizo with green goddess avocado spread, onion, and tomato. Sweet. Well, that should have been the burger. Underneath the patty was mayo or a mayo-like substance of some kind. Probably not a big deal for most. For me, it was a problem. I hate mayo. Things that evoke words like 'tang' make me recoil. The mouthfeel of mayo is nauseating. Mayo was not supposed to be on the burger, yet there it was. On my burger. Le sigh. I was already home. I didn't want to drive all the way back to Woodbine. I should have checked my food before leaving. And for $10 plus tax that was my food. No sides came with the special-of-the-day burger. I le sighed again, scrapped off (as best I could) the mayo, made my own season tater tots and grabbed a beer (so as to fight the cooties from the mayo remnants). 3.5 but I'll round up for good karma. And, because, well, the restaurant I patronized technically doesn't exist."

Gyro Spot

★★★★★ 4.7 (51)

"On a recent trip to Brentwood I was dying for a gyro. Like, literally dying, gasping for air, sure I was would expire if I didn't have a gyro within a few hours.(ok, I exaggerated at bit)Google told me that Gyro Spot was the closest (about 3 miles from my hotel), go I thought to myself "Self, you can do this..you can last that 3 miles drive". Of course, at 4:00 in the afternoon that drive is nearly 20 minutes (thank you, Brentwood traffic).Gyro Spot sits in a retail area facing Old Hickory Boulevard. It doesn't have a flashy, high-tech storefront, it's just a red and white awning that says "Gyro Spot".Once inside the restaurant looks bigger than it does from the outside. It's not elaborately decorated, but it's comfortable and roomy.The menu board presents all the options, and there are A LOT. Since I was about to cease to exist if I didn't get a gyro soon, I went with a traditional gyro and fries. (Side note: You can get your gyro on a flat bread or in a pita pocket).My life-saving gyro took less than 10 minutes to deliver. And MAN, was it amazeballs. Not only was it everything I was looking for to keep me alive, but it was well portioned and the fries were perfectly seasoned and HOT. Absolute perfection. Seriously.The staff was GREAT and they run a very efficient operation in a small kitchen without tripping over each other.On my next trip I ordered the gyro, once again, but without the fries and I was plenty full afterwards, proving that the portions are perfect without being obnoxious. Gyro Spot has become a must-visit on my monthly trip to Brentwood. I don't need to find a new place to get a great gyro. I've already found one."

TashTea Restaurant Cafe

★★★★★ 5 (9)

"100% Recommend. If you can adhere to the hours, get ready to have your taste buds blown away. Keep reading.If all the parking spots are taken you can park in the shopping center which has ample parking. Walking a fair distance to your car would be helpful after a very filling meal. Upon entry, the restaurant is clean and modern. I like how they have seating that is low to the ground, but if that's not your thing, they have regular tables too. I got the "sampler" as we would call it. First course came out and I wanted to try their lentil soup. Very great subtle mint flavor. I got an espresso as well and it was big. Like a normal coffee cup size. Second courses came out and there is a big variety. Loved all the flavors and everything. From sweet to savory. Good olives, vegetables, and cheese. Mains came out and the egg was delicious. So was the Sujuk I got tea as well and it was very good. The watermelon was also good. I believe I ate too much. I love supporting local businesses and it was a pleasure to dine here. I even went next door to the newly opened Kabul market. Support our community members!"

Greko Greek Street Food

★★★★☆ 4.2 (397) • $$

"I've been to Greko twice in the last month, and I think this spot is well on its way to becoming my go-to. It's soo hard to find restaurants with fresh, healthy options that also offer takeout, but Greko really is out here doing the damn thing.On my most recent visit, I stopped in around 8:30 and placed an order to-go. Normally I hate coming into a restaurant the hour before they close, but Greko was still relatively busy with folks dining in, and the cashier kindly assured me it was no problem. I've had their chicken and shrimp before and enjoyed both, but I love that Greko also offers a robust vegetarian option. This time around, I went with the Veg Bowl, with extra veggies. i also added a side of pita - and they serve it cut into triangles, which makes dipping oh-so easy.My bowl was just what I was craving - fresh and hearty, full of grilled veggies and topped with a creamy tzatziki sauce. The only thing I'd adjust for next time is adding an extra side of that sauce! You also get a good amount of food for the price.A big thank you to the Greko team for making sure East Nashville has healthy and satisfying options! I'm excited to continue exploring their menu."

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Hendersonville

★★★★☆ 3.7 (79) • $$

"I absolutely love this restaurant. They have a seasonal spinach and watermelon with feta and pecans that is out of this world. I also got it with chicken, which made it even more delicious. I love the dressing they put on it as well. I hope they keep this as a regular staple at this time of year."

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Nolensville

★★★★☆ 4 (35)

"Love me some tazikis! The staff here is fantastic and super helpful. I love the vibe in here and it's a perfect lunch spot!"

CAVA

★★★★☆ 3.5 (98) • $$

Santo

★★★★☆ 4.2 (86)

"Service was amazing! We were able to get a reservation and the ambiance is very chill yet intimate. Good for a girls night out, date night, or dinner parties! The bucatini is DELISH!!! Ate it too fast to get a picture, but got it with the chicken and i will be going back for that!!"

Nashville Hot Chicken & Gyro

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (3)

"We had a cousin who lives in Hendersonville and told us about this place. The food was decent. I must say the portion was huge than what we expected. We barely finished our food. Shall return back to our next trip. It's fast & casual restaurant where you ordered from the counter."

CAVA

★★★★☆ 3.9 (104)

"Nice location in downtown Nashville on Broadway. Clean space, we walked kn for dinner. I ordered a balsamic date chicken salad bowl. Had a small portion of greens, rice, sweet potato, grilled chicken, corn and a sweet balsamic dressing, something different instead of having fried chicken or ribs in Nashville. The staff was very stiff and robotic- they need to be a bit more warm towards customers. When we walked in at 7pm, they had just washed the floors and puddles of water were all over the dinning room, i saw the wet floor signs but ladies coming in with heels or shoes-will definitely slip. Maybe the e management should pay attention to the little details that are of importance. The food reminded me of Chipotle, except the proteins have a middle eastern seasoning."

Maro's Gyros

★★★★☆ 4.1 (59) • $

"Stopped here 12 August 2020 with a coworker. Lunch was great, price reasonable and customer service was great. Ordered the mixed gyro. Pita was loaded with meat and veggies. Seasoned fried were tasty. A smidgen over fried for my taste, but were definitely hot and crispy."

OSH Restaurant & Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (272) • $$

"OSH Restaurant & Grill is an Uzbekistan restaurant, similar to foods in the Balkan area. The cuisine has some Turkish, Kazakh, Mongolian, and Korean influences. I found this restaurant from Yelp's top 100 restaurant list, and I knew I had to visit it when I was in Nashville, TN. You can make reservations on OpenTable. I made a reservation several days prior to arriving. However, I did not need them at lunchtime (not sure how full it gets during dinner hours). There is a private lot shared with other businesses on the strip. FOOD:1. Sampler Platter, 4/5 (Suzma {yogurt-based cheese}, Hummus, and Ikra {eggplant, tomato, pepper, and onion}):-Suzma: Good. -Hummus: Average.-Ikra: Delicious.2. Uzbek Bread, 3/5 (Homemade Uzbek Bread): OK. I wasn't too impressed. We ate this with the other condiments within the sampler platter.3. OSH Special, 3/5 (Rice Pilaf, Braised Lamb, Carrots, Yogurt, and Achicuk Salad {tomato and onion}): Essentially, it's braised lamb pieces mixed with rice pilaf and cooked carrots. Occasionally, I would get the lamb and dip it to the yogurt on the side. The side salad was a nice refreshing taste to balance out the other flavors.4. Lamb Kebab, 4/5 (Marinated Lamb Skewers, Rice Pilaf, and Grilled Vegetables): The seasoning within the lamb skewers were delicious. The lamb was juicy and cooked just right. However, the lamb loin was clearly the winner. I highly recommend ordering that if you are not sure what to get!There was only one server around lunch, and it took a while to get everything, including our drinks. However, we were the only table (AKA first customers) for about 40 minutes before other groups of people arrived. Overall, this restaurant is simple and casual.Would I come back? Yes."