Highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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.

LaPasha Lounge & Grill

1 / 27

#27. LaPasha Lounge & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2475 South Kirkwood Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Hookah Bars, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Ranosh

2 / 27

#26. Ranosh

- Rating: 4.0/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3402 Fondren Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Hookah Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet - Galleria

3 / 27

#25. Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet - Galleria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5160 Richmond Ave. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Buffets, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Fadi's Eatery

4 / 27

#24. Fadi's Eatery

- Rating: 4.1/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1801 Binz St. Unit 130 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Cafeteria
- Read more on Yelp

New Saffron Kabob House

5 / 27

#23. New Saffron Kabob House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5711 Hillcroft St. Ste B2 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Afghan, Persian/Iranian
- Read more on Yelp

AL Quick Stop

6 / 27

#22. AL Quick Stop

- Rating: 4.1/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 518 West 11th St. Ste 300 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Istanbul Grill

7 / 27

#21. Istanbul Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (706 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5613 Morningside Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Turkish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet - Westchase

8 / 27

#20. Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet - Westchase

- Rating: 4.1/5 (445 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10811 Westheimer Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Sult'an Pepper - Memorial

9 / 27

#19. Sult'an Pepper - Memorial

- Rating: 4.1/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 303 Memorial City Ste 730 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Sult'an Pepper - Galleria

10 / 27

#18. Sult'an Pepper - Galleria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5015 Westheimer Road Ste A1281 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Shawarma House

11 / 27

#17. Shawarma House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 6433 Westheimer Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Sandwiches, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp

Saba's Grill & Wok

12 / 27

#16. Saba's Grill & Wok

- Rating: 4.3/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5413 South Braeswood Blvd. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Kosher, Middle Eastern, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Droubi's Bakery & Deli

13 / 27

#15. Droubi's Bakery & Deli

- Rating: 4.3/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7333 Hillcroft St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine

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#14. Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1298 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 912 Westheimer Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Hadramout Restaurant

15 / 27

#13. Hadramout Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 3758 South Gessner Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Aladdin Mediterranean Grill

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#12. Aladdin Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1737 West 34th St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Kasra Persian Grill

17 / 27

#11. Kasra Persian Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1455 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9741 Westheimer Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Persian/Iranian, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Craft Pita

18 / 27

#10. Craft Pita

- Rating: 4.3/5 (100 reviews)
- Address: 5172 Buffalo Speedway Ste C Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Fadi's Meyerland Mediterranean Grill

19 / 27

#9. Fadi's Meyerland Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1011 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4738 Beechnut St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Cafeteria
- Read more on Yelp

We're-Dough Bakery & Café

20 / 27

#8. We're-Dough Bakery & Café

- Rating: 4.4/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6437 Westheimer Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Lebanese, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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Gyro Hut

21 / 27

#7. Gyro Hut

- Rating: 4.4/5 (454 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2807 Old Spanish Trl Ste A Houston, Texas
- Categories: Halal, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

The Afghan Village

22 / 27

#6. The Afghan Village

- Rating: 4.4/5 (564 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6413 Hillcroft St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Afghan, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Fadi's

23 / 27

#5. Fadi's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6365 Westheimer Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Kenz

24 / 27

#4. Kenz

- Rating: 4.6/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5000 Westheimer Road Ste 602A Houston, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Salad, Egyptian
- Read more on Yelp

Abdallah's Lebanese Cafe

25 / 27

#3. Abdallah's Lebanese Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 2795 Katy Fwy Unit 100 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Avesta Persian Grill

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#2. Avesta Persian Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (729 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11165 Westheimer Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Persian/Iranian, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Dino's Middle Eastern Cuisine

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#1. Dino's Middle Eastern Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 9419 Glenfield Court Houston, Texas
- Categories: Kosher, Middle Eastern, Burgers
- 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.