Explore San Diego's best mediterranean — from the classics everyone knows to the neighborhood spots that deserve more attention.
North Park
“Mediterranean-inspired seasonal cooking that makes North Park feel like it has a Michelin problem”
$$$ · Restaurants · 8.5

Pacific Beach
$ · Mediterranean · 2.5
Little Italy
$ · Mediterranean · 2.5

Pacific Beach
$ · Mediterranean · 2.5
East Village
$$ · Mediterranean · 2.4

Point Loma
$ · Mediterranean · 2.4

Little Italy
$ · Mediterranean · 2.4
Gaslamp Quarter
$ · Mediterranean · 2.4

Clairemont
“Kebabs, salads & other Mediterranean eats offered in a relaxed, counter-serve setting.”
$$ · Mediterranean · 2.4
Gaslamp Quarter
$$ · Mediterranean · 2.4

Mission Beach
“No-frills fast-food place with a wide-ranging menu of pizza, gyros, burgers & chicken tenders.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.4
Little Italy
“Warm lounge offering grilled meats, wraps & Mediterranean flavors, plus beers & shisha pipes.”
$ · Mediterranean · 2.4

Linda Vista
$ · Mediterranean · 2.4

University City
$ · Mediterranean · 2.4
Little Italy
“Sprawling, upscale locale serving rustic, wood-fired dishes & old-school cocktails.”
$$$ · Mediterranean · 2.4
North Park
“Longtime counter-service spot for standard Greek fare & housemade desserts, such as baklava.”
$ · Mediterranean · 2.4

La Jolla
$$ · Seafood · 2.4

La Jolla
$ · Pizza · 2.4

Pacific Beach
$$ · Seafood · 2.4

University City
“Casual Middle Eastern eatery with outdoor seating, some vegan options & a selection of beer & wine.”
$$ · Mediterranean · 2.3
East Village
“Sophisticated kitchen & bar fixing up Mediterranean plates, set in a classy, contemporary venue.”
$ · Mediterranean · 2.3
Gaslamp Quarter
“Luxe bar/restaurant offering Greek-inspired small plates & entrees, plus cocktails.”
$$ · Mediterranean · 2.3

La Jolla
“Counter-serve Mediterranean spot offering mesquite-grilled meat & veggie skewers, wraps & bowls.”
$$ · Mediterranean · 2.3
Gaslamp Quarter
$ · Mediterranean · 2.3
East Village
$ · Mediterranean · 2.3

Little Italy
$ · Mediterranean · 2.3

University City
“Health-focused Mediterranean pita sandwiches & bowls in an easygoing space with vibrant wall murals.”
$$ · Mediterranean · 2.3
Little Italy
$ · Mediterranean · 2.3

La Jolla
“Inspired Californian-Mediterranean dishes & revered Sunday brunch buffet in the La Valencia Hotel.”
$$$ · Seafood · 2.3

University City
“Carrying Middle Eastern groceries, this spot also grills up kabobs & specials such as Persian stews.”
$ · Mediterranean · 2.3

Hillcrest
“Bare-bones restaurant offering ample plates of Greek, Lebanese & Italian favorites.”
$$ · Mediterranean · 2.2

Coronado
$ · Restaurants · 2.2
Gaslamp Quarter
$$ · Mexican · 2.1

University City
“Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.”
$$ · Mediterranean

University City
“Easygoing spot for American & Mediterranean eats, including burgers & pizza, plus local craft beers.”
$$ · Pizza

University City
“Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.”
$$ · Mediterranean

Pacific Beach
“Venerable Grecian find inside a shopping center with an eclectic menu & 3 light-filled dining rooms.”
$$ · Mediterranean

Pacific Beach
$ · Mediterranean

La Jolla
“Funky coffeehouse serving espresso drinks, sandwiches, salads & European-style cakes.”
$ · Mediterranean
Gaslamp Quarter
“Casual Greek eatery serving souvlaki, falafel & stuffed bell peppers with views of the bay.”
$$ · Mediterranean
Point Loma
$ · Mediterranean
East Village
“Relaxed cafe chain serving Mediterranean & Italian entrees, plus breakfast fare, panini & wine.”
$ · Mediterranean
Little Italy
$ · Mediterranean

Little Italy
$$ · Mediterranean
Little Italy
“Local chain serving Mediterranean food with inventive wraps, bowls, plates & signature sauces.”
$ · Mediterranean
East Village
“Local chain serving Mediterranean food with inventive wraps, bowls, plates & signature sauces.”
$ · Mediterranean
Gaslamp Quarter
“Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.”
$ · Mediterranean

University Heights
“Sleek, cedar-walled space with vaulted ceilings serving modern Mediterranean fare & cocktails.”
$$ · Restaurants

Mission Valley
“Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.”
$$ · Restaurants

University Heights
“Counter-service deli offering quick Middle Eastern wraps, combo platters, appetizers & pastries.”
$ · Restaurants