Looking to satisfy your appetite for Mediterranean fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mediterranean restaurants around Detroit, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the top spots to meet your needs.
1. Bucharest Grill
Topping the list is Bucharest Grill. Located at 2684 E. Jefferson in Rivertown, it is the highest-rated cheap Mediterranean restaurant in Detroit, boasting four stars out of 137 reviews on Yelp.
The menu features several types of shawarma, including chicken shawarma with tomato, lettuce, pickles, mayo and garlic spread; Bucharest shawarma with cabbage, tomato, fries, pickles, mayo and garlic spread; and vegetarian shawarma with tomato, cucumber, peppers, onions, feta cheese, fries and mayonnaise sauce. The restaurant also has locations in Corktown, Milwaukee Junction and the Avenue of Fashion.
2. La Palma
Next up is Midtown's La Palma, situated at 113 E. Canfield St. With four stars out of 120 reviews on Yelp, the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
Visitors can expect lamb-topped hummus, shish kafta with ground lamb and the charbroiled quail served with sautéed mushrooms and garlic sauce. Those looking for lunch should stop in and try one of the kebab or shawarma specials.
3. Detroit Shawarma
Detroit Shawarma is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 30 Yelp reviews.
Start your meal with appetizers like falafel, jumbo wings and spicy wing dings. Or make your own pita or bowl by choosing between chicken and steak shawarma, chicken cream chop, beef kafta kebab, gyros and more. Head over to 12729 W. Seven Mile Road to see for yourself.
