Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Atlanta (2026)

225 Peachtree St NE, Ste B-30, Atlanta, GA 30303 · (404) 698-3600

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Aviva by Kameel is the consensus anchor for Mediterranean in Downtown Atlanta, running a fast, friendly operation that handles birthday dinners and quick weekday lunches equally well. The lamb shawarma and fresh hummus with pita are the reliable orders, and the staff consistently goes beyond the transaction. Plenty of seating keeps the room from feeling rushed even on busy nights. The Insider Score here is among the highest in the entire metro database.

68 Walton St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

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Baraka Shawarma is the kind of counter that earns repeat visits before a trip is even over. Regulars in town for conferences have come back daily, which says something about both the lamb shawarma platter and the staff. The chicken shawarma wrap is a reliable lunch, the service is genuinely warm, and the room operates efficiently without feeling transactional. Start with whatever the person at the counter recommends.

87 15th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 · (678) 732-3989

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Divan is the special-occasion pick for Persian-inflected Mediterranean in Atlanta. The saffron basmati rice with grilled lamb and the mixed mezze platter read as the standout orders, and the dining room carries enough visual character to make a birthday dinner feel considered. Service and food draw consistent praise; a few guests have flagged inconsistency, so it rewards going in with reasonable expectations rather than maximum hype.

48 Powder Springs St · (770) 485-5683

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Kiosco earns its place on Marietta Square by running a proper upscale Mediterranean room in a suburb that does not always get credit for this tier. The grilled lamb chops and spanakopita are the orders to anchor a meal, and the brunch program holds up as well as dinner does. Service is attentive, the espresso martini skips the dessert-drink sweetness, and the square location means walkable parking.

2168 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 · (404) 982-0666

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Ameer's Mediterranean Grill sits in a small strip mall that easy to drive past, but regulars treat it as a neighborhood staple for a reason. The lamb shawarma and chicken kabobs are the core orders; the hummus with pita is a reliable opener. The operation leans takeout-friendly and moves quickly, which makes it a practical weeknight option. The private parking lot helps.

6405 Blue Stone Rd, Ste 200, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 · (770) 637-2240

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The Select in Sandy Springs plays the upscale Mediterranean date-night lane with enough polish to hold up on a special occasion. The herb-crusted lamb rack and pan-seared branzino are the kitchen's strongest plates, and the patio is a genuine asset on mild evenings. Service gets consistent marks. It showed up on Atlanta holiday restaurant lists and earned its placement there.

12910 Hwy 92 · (470) 787-2200

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The Sahara Grill in Woodstock is a no-frills, made-to-order Mediterranean operation where the menu stays short and focused. The mixed grill platter is the anchor, and the kitchen's commitment to cooking to order rather than holding food sets it apart from busier spots in the corridor. Regulars point to freshness as the defining quality. It is a straightforward room that delivers on what it promises.

8897 Roswell Rd · (770) 807-3700

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Samad Mediterranean is counter-service Mediterranean at its most practical: order at the counter, food arrives at the table fresh and quickly, and portions are generous for the price point. The lamb kebabs and chicken shawarma are the go-to plates. The room sits inside a Sandy Springs strip mall and draws regulars from Roswell. Value-to-quality ratio is high, and the format keeps waits short.

4639-D N Shallowford Rd · (678) 849-2595

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Cafe Sababa fills a real gap in Dunwoody for everyday Mediterranean. The shawarma wrap with harissa is the order that comes up most, and the kitchen handles both wraps and platters competently. It is a neighborhood spot rather than a destination, but for the ITP-adjacent Dunwoody corridor it is the most reliable answer to a Mediterranean craving. Walk-in-friendly with a casual, family-friendly setup.

3940 Cherokee St · (770) 429-1999

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Mediterranean Bistro in Kennesaw competes on value and portion size, and on those terms it holds up. The chicken gyro platter and chicken shawarma draw return visits, and the moussaka rounds out the menu for anyone looking past the standard wrap. Prices are low enough that a dip in service energy is easier to absorb. It is the practical everyday-eating answer for the Kennesaw corridor.

1029 Edgewood Ave NE · (404) 228-1566

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Kitty Dare runs a Mediterranean-inflected brunch program that can handle large groups without losing focus. The Mediterranean shakshuka, lamb Benedict, and baklava French toast are the signature plates, and the kitchen delivers on flavor across all three. The room accommodates private setups for parties, the bar program draws its own attention, and the music keeps energy up without killing conversation. The weekend brunch pick for intown Atlanta.