Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Carlsbad

12 restaurant menus in Carlsbad, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Luna Grill La Costa
Luna Grill La Costa
87/100 (1156 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"there’s this young man that i share names with that works here. Not only do i like him for his name but Cole provided me with the most phenomenal..."
Cole Fisher
"Went today for Mother’s Day and was recommended the Mother’s Day family bundle and the food was fresh at a great price. Really enjoyed this..."
OMG Im The Guy
"We dined in last night for the first time and loved it! We had a rowdy 2 year old with us but Manager Carlos was there to ease our worries, he took..."
K
"Typical Luna Grill experience- extremely friendly service, generous portions, and tasty food. The chicken, rice, salad, and gyro we shared were all..."
Mark Burns
"Great service and food! This was our first time at Luna Grill. Nate took our order and he was so patient and knowledgeable. Not being familiar with..."
Christine Duncan
"Staff was patient while I decided what to order and everything did taste like it was made fresh. They have good choices if lemonade and teas compared..."
Jonathan Alvarado
Black Rail Kitchen & Bar
Black Rail Kitchen & Bar
84/100 (252 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Wine Bar
Seafood
American
Mediterranean
American
Healthy
Bar
Mediterranean
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Breakfast
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Wine Bar
American
Seafood
Mediterranean
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Dining
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Jazz Bar
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Drinks
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
Mediterranean Cafe
Mediterranean Cafe
84/100 (30 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Greek
Dinner
Lunch
264 Fresco
264 Fresco
84/100 (3804 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Branzino
Salad
Sangria
Meatballs
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Crab
caesar salad
Bolognese
Mozzarella Caprese
Scallops
Chicken parmigiana
Lasagne
Orange Salad
Calamari
Carbonara
Crispy Calamari
Risotto
Prosciutto
Mortadella Pizza
Mussels
Minestrone
Tiramisú
Calamares
Chicken Wings
Crème Brûlée
Salmon
Fresco Signature Cioppino
Lamb
Chicken Alfredo
Bruschette
Prosciutto Burrata
Shrimp
Pesto
Rigatoni Meat Sauce
Halibut
Fish
Antipasti
Eggplant Parmigiana
Lobster
Cocktails
Alfredo
Goat Cheese Ravioli
Eggplant
Spaghetti carbonara
Tiramisu
Brussels Sprouts
Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stopped here for supper on vacation and was the most pleaureable experience. Constantine was the best waiter we have ever had anywhere we have ever..."
William Wing
"We had an excellent dinner on the patio. The service was great and so was the food. They have a wonderful wine list to choose from. Very friendly..."
Monique Gesin
"Oh yeah, if you are going to hang out in Carlsbad and want a classy place to eat and drink, go here. Recently remodeled with parking out back or on..."
Bob Bechill
"Love this place - local gem in Carlsbad! Food is fantastic - esp. the daily risotto and spaghetti/meatsauce dishes. Wine list very good for an..."
Linda Knox
"Food........Fantastic! The owner of this place is great. Cares for each and everyone of the customers that come through the..."
Mark Gallagher
"Have been going to Fresco restaurant for several years. Always pleased with our meals. The food is delicious! The staff is wonderful, friendly & hard..."
Andrea Rocca
"My wife & I came here with our friends to celebrate our annual Christmas dinner. We enjoyed every bite! Our waiter Steve was amazing! Be sure to ask..."
Randy Ogle
"Atmosphere was really nice and it’s only one block to the beach. The food was very good, I had a pizza made in their 900 degree wood fire pizza..."
Amber Sklar
"Good food, great service, nice atmosphere. More open after the recent remodel/redesign. Can be loud inside with a larger crowd, but it’s all good..."
Jeff Poirier
"Mamma Mia! This place has it all! The location, the setting, the service, the food, everything you could need in a great experience with food you get..."
Ally Hunter
"Excellent place for a lunch date, brunch, dinner or a business meal. Beautiful views from the second floor. Great staff and the food is wonderful...."
Suheil Rodriguez
"The service for food and drinks was incredible. Our server Alex was on point with our orders, timing of food and drink pairing. She was a magician..."
Adam Warner
"Go during happy 😃 hour because you will enjoy 😊 the small, yet tasty 😋 selection of Italian 🇮🇹 foods. The wood 🪵 fired🔥 sausage..."
Ronald Joseph
"Great little place close to the water. Great atmosphere, a bit loud though. Food was good, especially the Brussel Sprouts. The Chicken Parmigiana..."
JASON NICASTRO
"Awesome atmosphere and so close to the beach. We sat outside on the patio and could see the ocean from our table. Such a beautiful view and the..."
Suze Collins
"My new favorite! Lobster ravioli is amazing. Tiramisu is off the chain. Short rib is phenomenal. But don't take it home for reheat. Doesn't reheat..."
Krista Canales
Windmill Food Hall
84/100 (1056 ratings)
Restaurants
Vietnamese
Mexican
Pizza
Thai
Mexican
Vietnamese
Pizza
Mediterranean
Thai
Mediterranean
Lunch
Breakfast
Mediterranean
Mexican
Vietnamese
Pizza
Thai
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Panini Kabob Grill
Panini Kabob Grill
82/100 (1016 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Greek
Mediterranean
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Falafel
Mediterranean
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Luna Grill El Camino Real
Luna Grill El Camino Real
82/100 (1550 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We love Luna Grill! This is a great place for cheaper Mediterranean food that is filling and higher quality. I recommend getting the Chicken..."
Micah Weesner
"Good staff, good vibe , good food.. thats all you would want. A bit costly than chains like halalguys and kabab shop but the overall experience is..."
Abdul Shariq
"ONE OF MY FAVORITE RESTAURANTS! The food here is always fresh & I love the natural (real sugar) sodas! Today I got the Gyro Quesadilla with extra..."
Meghan Freze
"First time trying Greek food..not bad. Quite pricey but delicious. Could have used more dressing do my salad. I did select extra dressing on my order..."
K Espinal
"My wife and I LOVE Luna Grill. Honestly, such a great value. Delicious, fresh, and healthy chicken pita wrap and fries for $9... can’t beat it. We..."
Greg Schatell
"Luna Grill’s are always sooooo clean and crisp. Friendly staff, food is always great. I will say that depending on what map app your using, you may..."
Sellers
"I highly recommend it! Just what I like, healthy food. There's a girl offering samples, just say no thank you, there's no reason to be mean to the..."
Rosa Andadre
"The Luna Grill easily matches or exceeds what you'd expect in a Mediterranean restaurant; savory meat, vegetable, and rice dishes, generous portions,..."
David Antonetti
Kabob Lounge
Kabob Lounge
81/100 (749 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Fast food
Greek
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Persian
Middle Eastern
Greek
Persian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Persian
Fast food
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Amazing food, and great prices for Persian food! We especially loved the koobideh kabob and the..."
Niema Moshiri
"Jasmine took our order and then waited on us throughout the entire evening. She was so friendly and helpful. The food was really good and we..."
Lance Brendel
"Bistro Kabob is a great place for all types of Persian and Mediterranean food, whether you are ordering for one, or for a date with your significant..."
Milad samadi
"Bistro Kabob has catered two gatherings for me and both times it was a wonderful experience. The meat is tender, the presentation is beautiful and..."
Sama Abdulhalim
"Bistro Kebab offered a delightful meal. We ordered two Greek salads with sliced doner lamb. The portions were large, very fresh and reasonably..."
James Watts
"I don't know how they prepare that chicken, but it is THE BEST!!! Tasty, juicy, fall-off-the-bone tender, with amazing flavor. Plop that leg&thigh..."
Alan Belisle
"Staff(Noemy) was very attentive, the food was very delicious the portion were good, the size of the shrimp perfect! Took me back memory lane to when..."
laura mendez
Luna Grill Bressi Ranch
Luna Grill Bressi Ranch
81/100 (1489 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Falafel
Gyros
Kabobs
Lamb
Beef
Salad
Salmon
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This restaurant is located on a busy corner in Hillcrest within a very mixed community that you can experience with an outdoor seat. Food is ordered..."
Swati Bhatnagar
"Been here twice. Decent ambience. I love the chicken here. Both chicken and lamb kababs here are delicious. Felt prices could be a bit competitive...."
Shan Sundar
"This is one of the best restaurants in Carlsbad! The enviroment and staff are nice and family friendly. The food will make you come back again. I..."
JW
"Wonderful tasting food at a good..."
JC
"Food is great and tastes amazing! I've been here a few times but it never disappoints. Always warm and so good! The Salmon is not dry and so moist!..."
Isabel Casillas
"yum. nice ambiance. good flavors. lamb portion seems to have shrunk from the old days... but i guess one can always pay for extra . nice staff...."
sean maschue
"I ordered 2 Mediterranean wraps (apple, chicken, kale) on line for pick up. They were ready when I arrived and they were delicious. The staff was..."
Lesly Adams
"This location is great! The employees are always super welcoming and very nice. The dining area is always clean. The food is always good. And they..."
Breanna Flinn
"I love Mediterranean food and I love this place. I've had such a good experience with the area and this location the times I've gone. I don't live in..."
Pamela T.
"Loved the experience! The flatcut chicken is my favorite dish to order. I really enjoy coming here for all the healthy options. The vida bowls are..."
itsmiguee
"Excellent Greek food. Chicken kabob plate was great as was keto bowl. We ordered ahead and everything was ready on..."
Arnie Rheingold
Greek Corner Cafe
Greek Corner Cafe
80/100 (453 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Gyros
Kabobs
"Greek corner Cafe had been closed for far too long! My boyfriend and I drive by every time we’re in the area, just in case we happen to see the..."
M. Marie
"Update: 7/1/22 They just had a Re Grand Opening! An amazing local family owned business. We are so happy to see this place back up! The price is..."
Keith Lupercio
"So glad they are back!!! We have been long time supporters of this restaurant since they first opens years ago. Missed them terribly during Covid. ..."
Rosemary Nigro
"So good! The chicken soup was delicious & a little spicy with white pepper. The salad was really fresh with no wilted leaves. The char broiled..."
Colleen Hart
"Oh my, they have reopened. So exciting. Best Greek food in North..."
Freddie Kruger
"I have been to the Greek corner on many occasions and it never disappoints. The hospitality, food and the flavor of the food is very..."
JP Flores
"Amazingly good! Sooo much better than Daphnie's. We had Today's special with all gyro meat. Great and reasonable! Just..."
Emily P
"Delicious. Excellent waitress and food. Greek food is our comfort food. Glad we found them. Highly..."
Laura Rice
Daphne's California Greek
Daphne's California Greek
75/100 (668 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Mediterranean
Greek
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Falafel
Mediterranean
Greek
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"The food was amazing. They have salads, gyro sandwiches, french fries. My falafel gyro had guacamole on it. Pretty good. I'm giving Daphne's a 4 star..."
Steven
"In town for the weekend, thought we'd order this in, super close to the Omni resort. This is what is left of the Mediterranean family..."
Victoria Roundy
"I had a $5 birthday reward through their rewards program. Walked in and ordered the falafel pita sandwich. It was good and flavorful. Only negative..."
Mary Faith
"For years, this place has been hubby and my go-to for a quick, fresh, delicious lunch. I absolutely LOVE Daphne's. The help is well-trained,..."
Emmy R
"Came in on a Monday afternoon around 3 when no one was in here. Thought we would give it a try and boy were we surprised!!! We got the pita with..."
Claud Bevins
"The food was excellent and the service was good. We had it delivered to the pool in our condo.. Brittany provided us with all of the utensils. The..."
Rachel B.
"Small portions for the price, but good tasting. I had gyros and chicken kabob plate. I would give 3.5 stars, but rounded up for the decent friendly..."
Cameron McGehee
Seafire Restaurant & Bar
Seafire Restaurant & Bar
72/100 (633 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Greek
American
Pub
American
Mediterranean
Greek
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Lamb
Fish
Shrimp
Salad
Scallops
Mussels
Salmon
Sit down
Mediterranean
Greek
Pub
American
Live Music
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Discover
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Accepts American Express
Wine and Beer
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"My favorite place to spend a Sunday afternoon. Best brunch, live music, happy hour all day. For dinner, you can't beat the White Seabass with fresh..."
Jill Goldberg Johnson
"One of my favorite places in Carlsbad and near the beach. Excellent happy hour with live music, great drinks, wonderful patio and excellent..."
Andy Lee
"Service was real good. I liked the bar and the choices of beer. Great happy hour. The tacos hit the spot. To top it off Live music. I had a good..."
Richard Campo
"Excellent food I’m happy with my lamb kabob but my rice pilaf is a tiny portion it’s so good I want more my husband was empresses with the food,..."
Addie Del Pilar
"Absolutely amazing! The food and atmosphere are second to none! Cannot recommend SeaFire enough! We will be back for..."
Chad Kindel
"Great food, excellent entertainment! We especially like their Sunday Brunch on the..."
Judy Giles
"We love the atmosphere, food, staff and music. It’s all..."
Mike Lambresi
"This is a place I would eat at everyday if I lived close. I had the Mahi Mahi sliders and absolutely loved them. I wanted to try everything on the..."
Patsy Herzog
"I've been in San Diego for 20+ yrs this is some of if not the best authentic Greek I've had. From the fried cheese to the made from scratch..."
Jacen Grant
"A close stop for food after a long day in the sun proved to be our best choice of the day. Seafire wasn’t busy which made us nervous, but the..."
Greg Spangler
"We loved this place! HH was outstanding. Greek salad, great! Lemon chicken soup, amazing! The super thin crust pizza, best in Carlsbad! And the..."
Holly Kohler
"We came to Seafire for the first time during the week and it wasn't crowded. Sat on their patio. Service was great, food was even better! The flambe..."
Lauren Busby
"I wasn't sure this place would be good. The salad didn't have croutons... but the meals were excellent, very tasty. Even the kids meals were tasty..."
Ben Farley
"Great food priced fairly. Worth checking out. Looks like a wine lover's..."
Carrie Norris