Mediterranean Cafe

Order take out/​delivery once a week and they’ve only screwed up once with quality of food. We called back and complained and they brought us out a new dinner immediately. Good customer service and we really like the owner!

I work down the street and a coworker spoke very highly of this place. We decided to take a walk and pick up some food to-​go to bring back to the office. The staff was friendly and the food came out relatively quickly.
I got a gyros pita and an order of spanakopita. Now I’ve eaten a lot of Greek food and it wasn’t terrible, but it wasn’t the best I’ve ever had either.
My main disappointment was the spanakopita. It was definitely burned pretty bad on the outside and I ended up just picking the filling out. Also, it almost seamed like the filling was made with cream cheese as opposed to feta. I might have said something to someone there if we had stayed but like I said earlier we took it to go so I didn’t know until after out 15 minute walk back to the office.

Lots of value for the money. Excellent quality of chicken and beef. Don’t know if it’s free range chicken or if the beef is cruelty free but everything tastes great. Even if they yelled at the cow and were not super nice I love this place.

Delicious food. Cozy, traditional vibe with authentic feel. I feel like I am sitting on the Mediterranean coast with sea salt in my hair and tasty treats in my belly. I enjoyed the Gyro Hummus Plate. The meat spoke of a tenderness unknown in the Western Hemisphere. The hummus tasted of a garbanzo foreign to my taste buds but refreshing just the same. I highly recommend the Coca-​Cola Classic served straight from the can. Enjoy the experience, my friend.

First of all. If you are coming from Hotel Circle don’t get fooled by the Bachman shortcut. It leads to a confusing grid of one way streets. Just get to Washington and you’ll be fine.
Promptly seated upon entry.
Waiter was knowledgeable about the menu and was able to answer all our questions on the spot.
Chicken Swarma (sp?) is very good. We ordered to plate with pita. Lots of food. Great food. Lots of the spices you Come to expect in the cuisine.
I highly recommend.

This was my second time at this restaurant and it was just as amazing as our first visit! The service makes you feel at home. The waitress was really nice with us and helped us decide what to order. The employees are very friendly.
We had a party of three and ordered a gyro pizza and the meal for two plate. This was more than enough food for us three, I’d say it’s even good for up to four people. The food was great, the gyros were nice and flavorful. But we absolutely LOVED the kebabs, the meat was so tender and juicy, unlike other Mediterranean restaurants.

It’s hard to find quality mediterranean food. This place is outstanding when it comes to customer service and great food. I’ve been here when it was a small café but they’ve expanded the seating area in this place by taking over the business to the left of it.
I recommend ordering the dinner for 2. Best bang for your buck! Best of all, you can order on EAT24!

Found this little gem right across from Bronx Pizza.
My friend and I got the Meat Lasagna (10.95) and the Veggie Lasagna (8.95)
Both came out in a reasonable manner and both were very delicious.
Fred came out to check on us to see if we were doing okay and we told him that Vanessa (our waitress) made us feel very welcomed.
Love the ambience.
Love how we don’t need to go very far or dress up all fancy for some 5 star meal.
And it’s also reasonably priced. Would totally recommend this place to anyone wanting to add some variety to their food intake!!!

I was a little nervous to dine here with my 3 small kids, but they were so accommodating and kind! Service was very friendly. Portion sizes were huge, food quality was awesome and you just can’t beat their prices!
I will definitely be coming back when I am back in town. They made what could have been a stressful situation into a very enjoyable evening!

My husband and I loved the food, service, and ambience here! The lamb shank plate and the beef kabob plate were both so good. Fresh, tender, amazing. The owner and staff were very friendly and attentive. We highly recommend this place! We have tried other Mediterranean restaurants in San Diego, but this one is the best one by far!!! Reasonably priced, too!

It is located at a busy intersection, a bit hard to find parking on a rush hour.
I had gyro and the mix appetizers plate. The appetizers are good, specially the eggplant, it had a roasted favor which I loved the most… the only thing was the falafel was kind of over fried!!! Little hard and burn. The gyro was good, there was a good amount of meat, I wished there was some tomato and vegetables in it. The pita bread was just ok, it could be a little warmer and softer.
The service was good and the lady was very friendly. Overall experience was a good one.

My sister and I visited Café Mediterranean Oct 18 at 11am. We beat the rush so we were seated right away. It took very little time before our food was delivered to the table. I had the Chicken Kebob and Hummus Combo. I cannot begin to explain how delicious this meal was.
The chicken was tender and juicy! The way the hummus, feta cheese and Kalamata olives complimented it’s flavor is indescribable. The hummus and pita bread were a great addition to an already excellent dish! The Chicken Kebob combo was one of the best meals I’ve had in awhile. I travel a lot; I dine alot; so that’s saying a lot.
If you find yourself in the San Diego area, please visit this quaint café. Perla was extremely focused on making sure we had a fabulous dining experience and I know she’ll do the same for you!

The food was fantastic! The server was pleasant and attentive. The dessert wasn’t so good though.

I don’t Unilocal overall, but being that I had the most delicious pasta this weekend I had. I’m a pasta guy.
Saturday night was the wife and mines anniversary, we both wanted pasta but she knew how picky I am. In the end we agreed to go get Greek here, the lovely waitress then said how there was a new thing they were having PASTA. I was so happy, I mean we could’ve gone to Olive Garden, but things happen for a reason haha it was meant to be. I ordered the fettuccini Alfredo and let me tell you it was delicious!
My wife had a spanakopita plate and she enjoyed it, so perfectly made. No complains, the next day I wanted more pasta it was a lunch craving so I called up my wife and asked her to get pasta to go from here, she told me the waitress was mentioning how there was another pasta they had, spaghetti and meatballs, of course I wanted to try it and not your ordinary spaghetti and meatballs the sauce was different it was really delicious, we already loved this place but now we love it more kudos to the owner!

My overall experience is nothing short of highly satisfactory. I was born in the Middle East so my expectation is high when it come to food like this. And if I compare it to other similar cuisine this is definitely in my top 10. I love how it’s In a small lot and it’s local also which gives is a boost in perk.
With the experience all set, the atmosphere is subtle and mellow. It has a good tone and the music volume is just right when it comes to a good sizable restaurant like this. The cashier/​waitress was very friendly and subtle. Also they have a sense of humor when it comes to tipping when you pay. There is a tip jar that says something like what is «apit» it is «A Tip» spelled backwards. That one had me laughing. Also made my day.
The Food I have tried is the chicken kabob and gyro combo plate with Greek salad, freshly baked pita, and herb basmati rice. And I’ll say the chicken is cooked so tender it made my mouth so watery I seriously have never tasted chicken that good. The gyro is cooked to perfection and seasoned so well. The baked pita was crispy and fresh, the rice oh it’s well seasoned with herbs and you can see it also. The only thing is the salad. It’s not as bad as I will critique since they use fresh olive and vegetables. The Greek sauce could use a bit more what do you call it. BANG to it. But overall near perfect entrée!
As for parking, it’s like almost everywhere especially on the Hillcrest area. It is somewhat hard, but I was able to manage to park within a short walking distance from the restaurant.
I will definitely be back to bring my family here and also to try other entrees and meal combo.

I love this place. I found it through Unilocal about 2 years ago and I keep coming back since then. I normally don’t eat animal stuff but every time I come here I just have to have their chicken!!! I usually share dinner for 2 with my friend, and we ask to replace other meats on a plate with chicken and falafels. Chicken is so tender it’s melts in your mouth, it’s juicy and well cooked!!! And I have to say they have great prices for the quality of food they serve. Interior is a little bit outdated, but it’s doesn’t affect the satisfaction you get from food and service. If owner is there he always will come to each table how everything was and give you a big smile! Girl who works behind the counter always friendly and happy to help with anything.
I always was curious why they are not packed all the time? It’s still a mystery to me, but I definitely will come back again!

I always get the dinner for two when I’m here with a friend or my boyfriend. Before the actual platter comes out (the platter is HUGE), you get a salad and pita bread as the starter, so it’s a really good deal. Honestly, I’ve never been able to finish this with anyone before, but the leftovers are super satisfying the day after.
The beef kabob is my favorite thing on the platter, followed by their gyro meat and rice. It’s a great platter to get to sample different Mediterranean items like falafel and tabouli salad.

I stopped in here after reading good reviews on here and had a Dr.‘s appt a few doors down.
I ordered their gyro plate. I did think they were a bit stingy on the amount they give you on the meat portion. It was also a bit dry. If I compare it to a chain, which I don’t like to do, but must because of the portion, I have to give the points to Luna Grill which really piles on the meat for their dishes. I did like how they give a generous portion of hummus and the crispiness of the pita slices. Good salad too.
I also got $ 2 off for doing a Unilocal check in. Thanks, that gave me a free ice tea! I also had a piece of their walnut baklava… very good.
I will return to try other dishes there. I liked the European Café feel to the place also.

Soooo happy!!! Nom nom! Been wanting a gyro so bad since being here in San Diego, found this place online, but (wrongly) assumed they wouldn’t deliver to our hotel. Called in an order as we left our convention and swung in on our way back to our hotel. They told us they WOULD deliver! Looks like I’ll be eating their wonderful food twice today, because I HAVE to have as much as I can before I go home to no Greek food.
I think I ordered a gyros plate? Got gyros (love love love), beef kebabs (the boy loves), rice, Greek salad, pita and tzatziki.
Now to figure out what to order for dinner!
Seriously.
O.M.G.I.A.B.D… Update. Update. Update. Delivery. Uuuhhhhmazing! I prefer the gyro meat, so ordered apps. Got gyros, Medi-​combo plate and dolmas. The boy ordered a ‘regular old cheeseburger’ and is extraordinarily happy! I guess because we ordered twice in one day, they threw in a slice of their Key Lime Pie, which, oh my gosh, is off the charts!!! Oh, and pita and falafel. I’m garlicked and greeked out, god help my fellow airline passengers tomorrow! Don’t care. This was worth it. When are you opening up a second location in Auburn?

It really saddens me to be writing a negative Unilocal review as I’m always so positive and always enjoy all the food I eat, but this is one of the worst meals I’ve ever eaten, I am beyond disappointed.
I was craving Greek food one night last week, I wanted something casual and quick so I turned to Unilocal to lead me in the right direction. There was a $ 2 off Unilocal coupon and people seemed to like this place so I thought I’d check it it.
I ordered the Mediterranean plate which came with hummus, falafels, salad, pita bread, rice and spanakopita. I had asked my server about the spanakopita as on the pictures on the menu it looked more like a pie and usually it’s a small triangle bite sized type of appetizer so I figured I’d try it.
My food came out and the spanakopita was totally burned, I was shocked a kitchen would send this out thinking that was normal and someone would actually eat it. I nicely said oh wow this looks a little burned but there was no offer to change it, all the bottom crust was burned as well. Then I realized the plate was missing the hummus and the falafels, the gal apologized and told me she thought I wanted the spanakopita plate and brought me those 2 items out. I figured I’d just write it off as a bad meal and took the crust off the spanakopita. Then I tried the fries, a few were extremely hot which I liked and the others were freezing cold, the only good thing on the entire plate was the hummus and pita bread.
I won’t be back here, maybe it was because it was the end of the night and that was the reason for my cold and burned meal, but I was really disappointed after craving delicious Greek food.