Best places: Lebanese restaurants in California

Locally owned cafe providing a range of Mediterranean & Lebanese dishes in a convivial atmosphere.

Popular destination for grilled kebabs & other Lebanese specialties, served in a funky setting.

Modest counter serve for traditional Lebanese breads, sandwiches, platters & oven-fired flatbreads.

👍👍 Today we ate at this restaurant for the first time and we really enjoyed it. The food had the original taste without extra spices. Shawarma and beef kabob was the best. Hummus, salads and everything was delicious. Thank you for that.

👍👍 I recently dined at Shish Grill in San Ramon, CA, and it was a delightful experience. The ambiance was inviting, and the staff provided exceptional service. The menu boasted a diverse selection of delicious Mediterranean dishes, each one prepared with precision and bursting with flavor. The skewers...

Cash-only eatery serving traditional Mediterranean fare in a tiny space with counter seats.

Cozy yet high-energy choice for Mediterranean specialties, pizza & pasta in a rustic space.

Typical Mediterranean salads & kebabs at this casual joint with a menu rounded out by beer & wine.

Homey Lebanese restaurant & bakery with old-world decor specializing in flatbread & meze.

Classic Middle Eastern fare is offered over the counter in a simple strip-mall setting or to go.

Comfy spot for Lebanese & Middle Eastern fare with an outdoor fire pit & weekly live entertainment.

Hand-cut twice-fried french fries alongside authentic Lebanese cuisine in a strip-mall storefront.

Falafel, hummus, kebabs & other Mediterranean staples dispensed in a cozy & colorful setup.

Hip, casual spot with a rustic-chic vibe offering Mediterranean tavern eats & happy hour every day.

Local chain branch serving spit-cooked chicken with garlic sauce & other Mediterranean quick eats.

Serving hummus, shawarma & other classic Lebanese dishes in a simple corner storefront space.

👍👍 Excellent mediterranean restaurant. The veggie plate was excellent that I shared with my wife. Definitely ask for spicy hummus, that was 👌 awesome. There were several take outs keeping them busy.

Heaping meze platters & other Middle Eastern fare are the draw at this casual, family-run stalwart.