Baltimore/ Food & Drinks
Published on March 11, 2019
The 5 best Middle Eastern spots in BaltimoreMaiwand Grill. | Photo: Will C./Yelp 

Looking for a yummy Middle Eastern meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Middle Eastern spots around Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. Maiwand Grill

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Topping the list is Maiwand Grill. Located at 324 W. Baltimore St., the Afghan spot is the highest rated Middle Eastern restaurant in Baltimore, boasting 4.5 stars out of 367 reviews on Yelp.

2. Baba's Mediterranean Kitchen

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Next up is Riverside's Baba's Mediterranean Kitchen, situated at 745 E. Fort Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 351 reviews on Yelp, the Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Greek spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Maiwand Kabob

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Downtown's Maiwand Kabob, located at 40 South St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Afghan, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean spot 4.5 stars out of 239 reviews.

4. Byblos

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Byblos, a Mediterranean and Lebanese spot in Federal Hill, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 224 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1033 Light St. to see for yourself.

5. Nailah's Kitchen

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Over in Rosebank, check out Nailah's Kitchen, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 209 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Senegalese and halal spot at 5722 York Road.

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