Mediterranean Restaurants

While culinary temptations beckon from Santa Barbara to Ventura, some of the area's finest dining takes place right at The Shoals Restaurant. The innovative cuisine features the freshest of seasonal American ingredients, its flavors, and textures matched only by the beauty of its presentation. The Shoals presents an ever-changing menu specializing in fresh local seafood and produce and offers both indoor or alfresco seating beside the blue Pacific. And for those special business meetings and banquets, the Shoals provides an unforgettable venue. The Shoals is open Tuesday-Sunday for dinner and Wednesday-Friday for lunch, with brunch available on Saturdays and Sundays. … Learn More »

The Olives Branch Fine Lebanese Cuisine is a family restaurant that was built by father and son using age old family recipes to bring authentic, high quality, Lebanese food to San Juan Capistrano. We pride ourselves in hand crafting everything in house by our talented chefs. The Olives Branch family is dedicated to offering the best quality food with great service. We have unique cocktails, international beers, entertainment, belly dancing, DJ & singers. Join us for a night to remember. Learn More »

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Established in 1983, Byblos Restaurant has been providing the people of Los Angeles with fine Lebanese cuisine, live entertainment and an ambiance that transports you to the Mediterranean. With authentic recipes, you will understand why this restaurant has taken the city by storm. Our private venue is the perfect location for celebrations, corporate lunches, dinners, hookah and weekend entertainment. Whether you want to come by for an intimate dinner or to celebrate a special occasion, Byblos will surpass your expectations. High-end dining room with creams & golds offering Lebanese fare, a hookah menu & entertainment. Learn More »

Let us make your event outstanding especially when it comes to the food and the style. We are happy to help by hosting your next private party or special event in our restaurant space. Our restaurant is the perfect location for everything from company meetings, charity event and private dinner parties, family gatherings, birthday parties, holiday parties or any other function. Book your party today contact us at [email protected] or call us 310-858-1923 Brief Description Our venue has the capacity sit up to sixty adults comfortably and has an additional outdoor terrace that sits up to 16 adults. Complete with … Learn More »

Located at the historic Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club this 111 year old property is now open to the public to dine in. Come and view the polo players who have made history throughout the years framed on the walls. The breathtaking trophies are a marvel, safely locked behind glass casing inside of the restaurant in the back of the dining room. The outside terrace dining area gives you a view of the lush, green polo fields where the matches take place. Our New American menu compiled of fresh ingredients is beautifully paired with our carefully selected wine menu … Learn More »

Fig & Olive on Melrose Place in West Hollywood has a menu created around carefully selected ingredients from farmers offering the finest produce in order to present patrons Mediterranean influenced dishes. A passion for extra virgin olive oil prevails in the kitchen at Fig & Olive; each dish is prepared with olive oil in place of butter. The beginning of each meal sees a variety of extra virgin olive oil offered to guests to sample. Lunch, served during the week, offers a la carte entrees like Mediterranean Branzino and Rosemary Lamb Chops as well as soups, salads, sandwiches, and pasta … Learn More »

The menu at One Pico features modern American cuisine with a seasonal bent. Chef Andri Tscharner sources ingredients from local farms, weaving the seasonal produce into stunning, refreshing creations. Dishes might include such succulent renditions as Black Truffle Risotto with Butter Poached Maine Lobster, Snap Peas, and White Truffle Oil; Wild King Salmon with Artichokes, Swiss Chard, Applewood Bacon, and Bouillabaisse Sauce; or Colorado Lamb Loin with Heirloom Carrots, Braising Greens, Chick Peas, and Black Olive Jus. Enjoy Tscharner’s fresh, contemporary cuisine in a casually elegant setting, surrounded by windows that offer gorgeous views of the Santa Monica beach. Learn More »

Mandaloun brings a slice of the Mediterranean to Southern California, with a rich ambiance filled with silk draperies and chandeliers. The lush and festive atmosphere is an ideal setting to enjoy Mandaloun’s authentic Lebanese cuisine. The extensive menu offers a variety of dishes, however it is the meze, or small plates, that are most popular. Over forty tapas-style dishes range from simple baba ghanoush to the intricate kafta nayeh, or sirloin tartare, and a fixed-price option offers the perfect way to sample from the dazzling array of tastes and flavors. Patio dining allows the enjoyable hookah after a meal, while … Learn More »

Catal Restaurant is a foodie’s paradise in the midst of the dining chaos that is Downtown Disney, in Anaheim. Sophisticated and calm, Catal presents guests with the welcomed opportunity to escape the crowds, settle in, and experience a tantalizing menu of Mediterranean specialties and lavish libations. The restaurant’s balcony offers panoramic views of all the goings-on below, while Chef Weber keeps all eyes happily on the plate with his thoughtful spread of delectable tapas and entrée dishes. Savor favorites like the House-Made Crispy Pork Chicharrones, the Lantern Scallop Tartare, and the Paella Mixta. And let’s not forget to top off … Learn More »

Located on Los Angeles’ famous Sunset Strip and derived from the Latin word for ‘fragrance‘ is Aroma Bakery and Café. Whether you’re looking for a quick shot of espresso, a fresh mug of mint tea, a full 3-course meal, or just some dessert, Aroma café offers a little bit of the Mediterranean in the heart of Los Angeles. The café’s authentic and flavorful dishes, drinks, and atmosphere transport each diner to the European coast for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. The focus is great service and delectable food. Their menu showcases everything from breakfast to dinner, and the daily specials are … Learn More »

With nearly every new restaurant offering some sort of fusion cuisine today, Sam’s by the Beach rises above the rest and delivers fresh, smart food in an intimate neighborhood setting just off Pacific Coast Highway. The seasonal menu includes traditional California basics that seem familiar until the taste reveals unique Mediterranean details. The unassuming outside belies the quiet romance waiting inside. Dedicated staff members cater to your every dining need, implementing a special menu if requested and treating each patron as a regular. Visit this surprising getaway to relearn all your old favorites. Learn More »