Looking for your next great Mediterranean meal in Charlotte? These new spots will satisfy all your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for Mediterranean food.
CAVA
CAVA is a new Mediterranean spot located at 4267 Park Road.
CAVA is a national chain restaurant specializing in traditional Greek and Mediterranean fare. Customers build their own meals at CAVA, selecting grains, proteins, vegetables and dips to complete the process. The spot is known for its wide selection of dips including hummus and harissa.
With a 4.5-star Yelp rating out 15 reviews, CAVA has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Saquaya H., who reviewed CAVA on Nov. 4, wrote, "I ordered the salad with half chicken and braised lamb. The chicken and lamb was hot and seasoned very well."
Yelper Adrienne K. wrote, "I tried CAVA last night after finding an offer for a free meal and it was delicious."
CAVA is open from 10:45 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
Peño Mediterranean Grill
Peño Mediterranean Grill is a Mediterranean and Greek spot located at 2115 E. Arbors Drive, Suite #190. Yelp users are excited about Peño Mediterranean Grill, which currently holds five stars out of 12 reviews on the site.
As part of a chain with several outposts in the region, Peno's offers gyro bowls, gyro sandwiches, wraps, platters and more. Take a look at the full menu here.
Yelper Hania A. noted, "This was absolutely delicious! The classic gyro was a great choice. The tabouli was one of the best I've tasted."
Peño Mediterranean Grill is open from 10 a.m.–9 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and Sunday and 10 a.m.–10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Yafo Kitchen
Yafo Kitchen is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spot that's made its debut at 1331 Central Ave., Suite #101 in Plaza Midwood. Yafo Kitchen's current rating of 4.5 stars out of 49 reviews on Yelp indicates positive attention from users.
With multiple locations in Charlotte, Yafo Kitchen features vegetarian and vegan-friendly options, shawarma-spiced rotisserie chicken and hummus made from organic chickpeas. Look for the pickled cauliflower and preserved lemon on the menu. The new arrival also offers online ordering and delivery service.
Yafo Kitchen is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday and 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
