Highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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.

Garlic Crush

1 / 29

#29. Garlic Crush

- Rating: 3.7/5 (809 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 102 Bellevue Way Northeast Bellevue, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp

Mamnoon Street

2 / 29

#28. Mamnoon Street

- Rating: 3.7/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2020 6th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Falafel King

3 / 29

#27. Falafel King

- Rating: 3.7/5 (376 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1509 1st Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

Harissa Mediterranean Cuisine

4 / 29

#26. Harissa Mediterranean Cuisine

- Rating: 3.8/5 (376 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2255 Northeast 65th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Zaina Food Drinks & Friends

5 / 29

#25. Zaina Food Drinks & Friends

- Rating: 3.9/5 (303 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8000 Lake City Way Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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Shawarma King

6 / 29

#24. Shawarma King

- Rating: 3.9/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5241 University Way Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Falafel, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Zeitoon Grill House

7 / 29

#23. Zeitoon Grill House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 21 Central Way Kirkland, Washington
- Categories: Persian/Iranian, Middle Eastern, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp

Mamnoon

8 / 29

#22. Mamnoon

- Rating: 3.9/5 (1222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1508 Melrose Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Lebanese, Persian/Iranian, Syrian
- Read more on Yelp

Farvahar Persian Cafe

9 / 29

#21. Farvahar Persian Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1530 Post Aly Ste 3A Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Persian/Iranian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe Munir

10 / 29

#20. Cafe Munir

- Rating: 4.1/5 (363 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2408 Northwest 80th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Lebanese, Arabic, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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Shawarma King

11 / 29

#19. Shawarma King

- Rating: 4.1/5 (380 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4337 University Way Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Egyptian, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Mawadda Cafe

12 / 29

#18. Mawadda Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4433 South Graham St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Maroun Mediterranean Grill

13 / 29

#17. Maroun Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (366 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 366 Roy St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Hummus Cafe

14 / 29

#16. Hummus Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8420 Greenwood Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Egyptian
- Read more on Yelp

Mr. Gyros

15 / 29

#15. Mr. Gyros

- Rating: 4.2/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 256 Northeast 45th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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Cedars of Lebanon

16 / 29

#14. Cedars of Lebanon

- Rating: 4.3/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1319 Northeast 43rd St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Petra Bistro

17 / 29

#13. Petra Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2501 4th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Falafel Salam

18 / 29

#12. Falafel Salam

- Rating: 4.3/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Food Trucks, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

The Golden Olive

19 / 29

#11. The Golden Olive

- Rating: 4.3/5 (550 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 521 Queen Anne Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Lake City Gyros

20 / 29

#10. Lake City Gyros

- Rating: 4.4/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12340 Lake City Way Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Homer

21 / 29

#9. Homer

- Rating: 4.4/5 (402 reviews)
- Address: 3013 Beacon Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Tanoor

22 / 29

#8. Tanoor

- Rating: 4.5/5 (340 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 803 Dexter Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Gyro Saj

23 / 29

#7. Gyro Saj

- Rating: 4.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Address: 1301 Madison St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Arabia Mediterranean Bar & Grill

24 / 29

#6. Arabia Mediterranean Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 Northeast 65th St. B Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Yalla Seattle

25 / 29

#5. Yalla Seattle

- Rating: 4.5/5 (198 reviews)
- Address: 1510 East Olive Way Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Arabic, Syrian, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Mint & Olives

26 / 29

#4. Mint & Olives

- Rating: 4.6/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8 West Mercer St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Gorgeous George's Mediterranean Kitchen

27 / 29

#3. Gorgeous George's Mediterranean Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (510 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7719 Greenwood Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Damoori Kitchen

28 / 29

#2. Damoori Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 3101 West Jameson St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Gyro Heroes

29 / 29

#1. Gyro Heroes

- Rating: 4.7/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4111 Southwest Admiral Way Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Sandwiches
- 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.