Craving Mediterranean food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Mediterranean spots around Tampa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.
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1. The Mediterranean Chickpea
First on the list is The Mediterranean Chickpea. Located at 3217 S. MacDill Ave., Suite C in Bayshore Beautiful, the vegan, vegetarian and Mediterranean spot is the highest-rated Mediterranean restaurant in Tampa, boasting five stars out of 123 reviews on Yelp.
2. Bayshore Mediterranean Grill
Ballast Point's Bayshore Mediterranean Grill, located at 6102 S. MacDill Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Mediterranean and Turkish spot 4.5 stars out of 227 reviews.
3. Tazza Turkish and Mediterranean Grill
Tazza Turkish and Mediterranean Grill, a Mediterranean, Turkish and Middle Eastern spot in Terrace Park, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 207 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5001 E. Fowler Ave., Suite D to see for yourself.
4. Acropolis Greek Taverna
Over in Historic Ybor, check out Acropolis Greek Taverna, which has earned four stars out of 441 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Greek and Mediterranean spot at 1833 E. Seventh Ave.
5. Byblos
Last but not least, there's Byblos, a Palma Ceia favorite with four stars out of 321 reviews. Stop by 2832 S. MacDill Ave. to hit up the bar and Mediterranean and Lebanese spot next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.
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