Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Beverly Grove
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Soom Soom Fresh Mediterranean
High-volume Mediterranean counter spot known for customizable shawarma, falafel, and salads.
Notable Picks
Soom Soom Fresh Mediterranean turns out shawarma, falafel, and sabich plates at a fast-casual pace, drawing heavy traffic from both neighborhood regulars and delivery platforms. Portions, salad spreads, and build-your-own options make it a reliable stop when you want something filling yet relatively light compared with heavier 3rd Street meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Falafel pita, Chicken and beef shawarma plate, Sabich pita
What Makes it Special: High-volume Mediterranean counter spot known for customizable shawarma, falafel, and salads.
#2
Berlins
8.4
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Berlins brings Berlin-style döner kebabs to 3rd Street, stacking spit-roasted meat, vegetables, and sauces into overstuffed wraps and boxes. The focus is squarely on hearty, portable sandwiches with bright sauces and plenty of crunch, making it a go-to when you want something more flavorful than a basic gyro.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef and lamb döner sandwich, Chicken döner wrap, Döner box with fries
What Makes it Special: Dedicated döner shop channeling Berlin’s kebab culture with generous wraps and bowls.
#3
Basbussa
8.4
Basbussa blends modern Middle Eastern cooking with a lounge-like dining room, pairing mazze, kebabs, and raw bar plates with cocktails and late-night energy. It skews more celebratory than everyday, with DJs and a clubbier vibe layered on top of rich, sharing-friendly platters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mazza Hummus with warm pita, House Kebabs with hummus and tahini, Basbussa Royal Semolina Cake
What Makes it Special: Middle Eastern mazze and kebabs served in a high-energy, lounge-style setting.