Hampton Roads/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 21, 2019
The 5 best Mediterranean spots in Virginia BeachBaladi Mediterranean Cafe | Photo: Ricardo G./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Mediterranean fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Mediterranean spots around Virginia Beach, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

The Virginia Beach area tends to see the greatest rise in consumer spending at restaurants in December and November, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of online reputation management and email automation for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Virginia Beach-area restaurants last year rose by 4% in November over the month before, just shy of the top monthly increase of 7% in December.

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1. Mazari Kebab And More

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First on the list is Mazari Kebab and More. Located at 676 N. Witchduck Road in Bayside, the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean spot is the highest-rated Mediterranean restaurant in Virginia Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 497 reviews on Yelp.

2. Baladi Mediterranean Cafe

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Next up is Linkhorn Park's Baladi Mediterranean Cafe, situated at 626 Hilltop West Shopping Ctr. With 4.5 stars out of 320 reviews on Yelp, the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Papa's Greek Family Restaurant

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Mears Corner's Papa's Greek Family Restaurant, located at 5386 Kemps River Drive, Suite 110, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Greek spot, which offers pizza and more, 4.5 stars out of 203 reviews.

4. Azar's Mediterranean Cuisine

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Azar's Mediterranean Cuisine, a Mediterranean and Greek spot in Thalia, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 117 Yelp reviews. Head over to 108 Prescott Ave. to see for yourself.

5. Mediterranean Cuisine

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Over in Pembroke, check out Mediterranean Cuisine, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 101 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mediterranean spot at 624 Independence Blvd., Suite 106.


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