Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Falafel Inn, Ramallah Market and Grapeleaf Express, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best middle eastern restaurants in Tampa. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated middle eastern dining.
Tampa's Premier Middle Eastern Destinations
Tampa’s dining scene boasts a vibrant array of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean destinations, offering everything from the traditional flavors of Persia House of Kabob to the lively atmosphere of Acropolis Greek Taverna. This curated collection invites you to explore a diverse range of culinary experiences, including authentic Yemeni coffee, fresh seafood, and French-inspired dishes alongside classic American favorites. Whether you are stopping by Falafel Inn for a quick bite or enjoying a refined meal at Byblos, these local gems represent the very best of the region's rich and aromatic heritage
30 restaurants in Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Tampa | Top Rated Middle Eastern Food
- Falafel Inn · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Ramallah Market · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Grapeleaf Express: Middle Eastern.
- Byblos: Middle Eastern.
- Fire Up Halal Grill: Middle Eastern.
- Turkish Kitchen: Middle Eastern.
- Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co: Middle Eastern.
- PETRA: Restaurant.
- PERSIA HOUSE OF KABOB: Middle Eastern.
- ACROPOLIS GREEK TAVERNA: Greek.
- FRESH BITES: American.
- GRAPE LEAF EXPRESS: Middle Eastern.
- OLDE HEIGHTS BISTRO: American.
- CW'S GIN JOINT: Restaurant.
- BAYSHORE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL: Mediterranean.
- CAFE BY MISE EN PLACE: Restaurant.
- PITZA PIZZA: Restaurant.
- BABUSHKA'S: Middle Eastern.
- LITTLE GREEK: Greek.
- SHAWARMA ELSHAMI: Middle Eastern.
- CRU CELLARS: American.
- BIG BAMBOO BAYSIDE: Seafood.
- CORNER CAFE: American.
- RED BOWL: Restaurant.
- ABU OMAR HALAL: Restaurant.
- FIRE UP HALAL GRILL: Restaurant.
- OASIS GRILL: Middle Eastern.
- HUNGRY GREEK: Greek.
- MELT N DIP: French.
- TASTY MEDITERRANEAN GRILL: Restaurant.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
