In search of a new favorite Mediterranean spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Mediterranean spots around Durham, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

Durham-area buyers historically spend more in April at restaurants than most other months of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses benefit from free advertising. Daily spending at Durham-area restaurants rose to $124,610 for the metro area in April of last year, second only to May with an average of $129,336, and 8% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Parizade

First on the list is Parizade. Located at 2200 W. Main St., the Mediterranean spot, which offers seafood and more, is the highest-rated Mediterranean restaurant in Durham, boasting 3.5 stars out of 211 reviews on Yelp.

2. Mediterranean Grill & Grocery

Next up is Mediterranean Grill & Grocery, situated at 5114 Revere Road. With 4.5 stars out of 256 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store and Mediterranean and vegetarian spot has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Benetis

Benetis, located at 5410 NC Highway 55, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the breakfast and brunch, Greek and Mexican spot four stars out of 232 reviews.

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