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Mediterranean Restaurants in Detroit Region
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The Let’s Detroit team has personally eaten their way through the best Mediterranean restaurants in the Detroit region. Below we share our top picks and must-try options. Support these locally-owned businesses by picking up brunch, lunch, or dinner.
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Al Ameer
Al Ameer - West Warren Avenue, Dearborn MI
Enjoy a hearty Mediterranean meal from one of the original five Middle Eastern restaurants in Southeast Michigan. Also, the largest Mediterranean restaurant in Wayne County, Al-Ameer is known as the “go-to” Mediterranean restaurant and provides farm-to-table freshness and a genuine Mediterranean meal experience. Enjoy Al-Ameer at any time of the day, starting with breakfast early in the morning and ending in the evening with a Shawarma and Tabbouli Salad.
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Anita's Kitchen
Anita's Kitchen - Woodward Avenue, Ferndale MI
Enjoy the fresh and exotic flavors of Lebanon at Anita’s Kitchen, a full-service restaurant that serves Lebanese recipes craft cocktails and beer, raw juices, and smoothies. Order online or on Doordash or GrubHub for delivery, carryout, or curbside pickup, or stop in to enjoy the inviting atmosphere. We recommend the Fattoush salad.
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Balkan House
Balkan House - Caniff Street, Hamtramck MI
Get a taste of Germany at the only restaurant in Michigan to serve the signature German-style doner kebab, or shavings of lamb and veal on homemade bread with various toppings. Sit down and enjoy your meal fresh at one of their two locations (Ferndale and Hamtramck) or carry out and enjoy it at home.
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Bucharest Grill
Bucharest Grill - East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit MI
Grab a quick and tasty bite to eat from one of Bucharest Grill’s four locations (three in Detroit and one in Royal Oak). Although Bucharest Grill is known for its shawarma, it offers a variety of handmade foods, ranging from classic Romanian dishes to Middle Eastern concepts and American meals.
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House of Falafel
House of Falafel - Farmington Road, Farmington Hills MI
Enjoy a pita wrap, Fattoush salad, or freshly made hummus from this small family-owned restaurant in Oakland County. Featuring “Chipotle-style” ordering, you can choose from ample Mediterranean toppings, sauces, and meats or substitutes, such as falafel. Walk-in or order online. We recommend their chicken shawarma or “balafel” shawarma, which is half beef, half falafel. Get at least two scoops of their hot sauce if you like spice!
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Pita King
Pita King - East Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor MI
If you’re looking for a quick and affordable bite to eat that will keep you full for the entire afternoon, treat yourself to lunch at Pita King, a popular family-owned restaurant located in a small strip about five minutes from Arbor Land. We recommend the spicy chicken pita combo with Fattoush salad and garlic on the side.