Highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Baton Rouge by diners

The aromatic spice combinations of Middle Eastern cuisine can make your mouth water and your stomach growl. It stems from ancient civilizations influenced by the Mediterranean along its western border, the deserts of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Syria, and the mountains of Afghanistan in the eastern part of the region.

That said, it's easily confused with its geographic neighbor, Mediterranean cuisine. Although the two have some foods in common, like pita bread or stuffed grape leaves, Mediterranean food tends to use herbs. At the same time, Middle Eastern fare is flavored with bolder spices like sumac, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cardamom.

As consumers lean toward healthier fare, Middle Eastern restaurants are poised to have a moment. The cuisine's plant-heavy options include hummus, falafel, and fattoush salad. Lentils have been another Middle Eastern staple since at least 8,000 B.C. To satisfy a sweet tooth, options like baklava and halva fit the bill.

Middle Eastern dining emphasizes a shared experience, with many dishes designed to be eaten communally so that everyone at the table can build relationships through food. Mezze platters of bite-sized options and family-style stews are perfect for a night out with family or friends.

Although Middle Eastern restaurants aren't as prevalent as other ethnic cuisines, there are over 144,000 places in the United States where you can sample this region's delights.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in Baton Rouge based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of July 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Middle Eastern" on Yelp and within a 10-kilometer radius of Baton Rouge were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the cut, and to discover new spots you haven't been to yet.

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Abu Omar Halal - Baton Rouge

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#13. Abu Omar Halal - Baton Rouge

- Rating: 3.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 12812 Coursey Blvd. Ste 2B Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Serop's Express - Downtown

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#12. Serop's Express - Downtown

- Rating: 3.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 535 Main St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Serops Express - Baton Rouge

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#11. Serops Express - Baton Rouge

- Rating: 3.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9848 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Greek, Lebanese, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Serops Express-Baton Rouge

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#10. Serops Express-Baton Rouge

- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 18169 Highland Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Lebanese, Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Roman's Cafe

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#9. Roman's Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 7756 Bluebonnet Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Lebanese, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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Albasha's Restaurant

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#8. Albasha's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17316 Airline Hwy Prairieville, Louisiana
- Categories: Greek, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Albasha Express

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#7. Albasha Express

- Rating: 4.1/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 990 West Lee Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Lebanese, Greek, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

Serops Cafe

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#6. Serops Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7474 Corporate Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Serop's Express

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#5. Serop's Express

- Rating: 4.2/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 720 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Greek, Lebanese, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Albasha Greek Lebanese Restaurant

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#4. Albasha Greek Lebanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5454 Bluebonnet Road Ste G Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Lebanese, Greek, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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Albasha Greek & Lebanese Restaurant

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#3. Albasha Greek & Lebanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2561 Citiplace Court Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Arabic
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe Petra Express

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#2. Cafe Petra Express

- Rating: 4.4/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 7673 Perkins Road Ste A-1 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Lebanese, Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Kabobs

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#1. Kabobs

- Rating: 4.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16569 George Oneal Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Lebanese, Greek, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 102 metros.