Looking for a sublime Mediterranean meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mediterranean restaurants around Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. Sebastian's
Topping the list is Sebastian's. Located at 5209 Glenway Ave. in West Price Hill, the Mediterranean and Greek spot is the highest-rated cheap Mediterranean restaurant in Cincinnati, boasting 4.5 stars out of 99 reviews on Yelp.
Opened in 1976, Sebastian's has been featured in several Cincinnati magazines for its authentic Mediterranean and Greek cuisine. The restaurant is primarily known for its gyros but also serves up Greek salads, grape leaves, feta cheese, baklava and other items.
2. Raya's Lebanese
Next up is Central Business District's Raya's Lebanese, situated at 801 Elm St. With 4.5 stars out of 88 reviews on Yelp, the Mediterranean and Lebanese spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
Customer favorites include the shawarma wrap, chicken shish kabob, tabouli and hummus. Try a cup of the mint tea after dinner.
3. Chicago Gyros and Dogs
Chicago Gyros and Dogs, a Mediterranean and Greek spot that offers sandwiches and more in CUF, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 144 Yelp reviews. Head over to 201 W. McMillan St. to see for yourself.
In business for 35 years, the restaurant provides an extensive menu of appetizers, salads and sandwiches but, as the name suggests, primarily focuses on gyro sandwiches and Chicago-style hot dogs. Save room for an order of Opa Pita, which is pita chips covered in sugar, cinnamon and caramel.
4. Al-Amir Cafe
Over in Central Business District, check out Al-Amir Cafe, which has earned four stars out of 110 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Mediterranean spot by heading over to 410 Vine St.
Al-Amir is known for its sizable portions. Customers regularly rave about the gyro sandwiches and salads, hummus, falafel and Greek fries.
5. Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill
Finally, there's Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill, a Madisonville favorite with four stars out of 112 reviews. Stop by 4793 Red Bank Expwy. to hit up the Mediterranean spot next time you're in the mood for cheap eats.
Like Al-Amir Cafe, Ali Baba serves up large portions of its menu items, including the gyros, the combination plates, baba ganoush and hummus.
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