Memphis/ Food & Drinks
Published on July 13, 2019
The 5 best Mediterranean spots in MemphisDerae Restaurant. | Photo: Cozy R./Yelp

Craving Mediterranean food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Mediterranean spots around Memphis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.

1. Derae Restaurant

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Topping the list is Derae Restaurant. Located at 923 S. Highland St. in East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, the Ethiopian and African spot is the highest-rated Mediterranean restaurant in Memphis, boasting five stars out of 190 reviews on Yelp.

2. ZamZamz Mediterranean Grill

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Next up is River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral's ZamZamz Mediterranean Grill, situated at 7706 Winchester Road, Suite 108. With 4.5 stars out of 243 reviews on Yelp, the Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Greek spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Tannoor Grill

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Cordova-Appling's Tannoor Grill, located at 830 N. Germantown Parkway, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the steakhouse, Mediterranean and buffet spot 4.5 stars out of 220 reviews.

4. Casablanca

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Casablanca, a Middle Eastern, Moroccan and Mediterranean spot in Midtown is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 123 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1707 Madison Ave. to see for yourself.

5. Cedars Restaurant

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Over in Cordova-Appling, check out Cedars Restaurant, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 104 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Lebanese, halal and Mediterranean spot at 694 N. Germantown Parkway.


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