Petra Mediterranean Pizza & Grill – Mediterranean
The air at Petra Mediterranean Pizza & Grill is thick with the savory perfume of spice-rubbed shawarma and the smoky char of meats sizzling over an open flame. Vibrant plates arrive piled high with tender tri-tip, golden falafel, and herb-flecked kabobs, offering a soulful journey through Mediterranean flavors where every bite balances zesty marinades with the comforting warmth of the grill.
1210 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo CA 93401 https://eatpetra.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, low-carb, high-protein, keto, pescatarian, mediterranean, plant-based, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, glp1, high-fiber, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, atkins, gerd, alkaline, aip, renal, carnivore, tlc, zone, volumetrics, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the succulent dishes and satisfying portions at Petra, frequently highlighting the friendly and knowledgeable service that ensures a memorable dining experience. Guests love the comfortable setting and inviting atmosphere, which reviewers note is perfect for a relaxed evening out. Praised for its high-quality menu and attentive staff, the restaurant is celebrated for delivering a consistently impressive meal that leaves visitors eager to return.
Menu
Plates
Served with a side of hummus, tzatziki, fresh tomatoes & housemade pita bread. Your choice of Mediterranean salad or turmeric rice as a base.
- Gyro Plate - $16: Slowly broiled mixture of beef and lamb. Served with hummus, tzatziki, fresh tomatoes, pita bread, and choice of Mediterranean salad or turmeric rice. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Veggie Plate - $14: Grilled bell peppers, squash, mushrooms, onions, eggplant, and zucchini topped with feta cheese. Served with hummus, tzatziki, fresh tomatoes, pita bread, and choice of Mediterranean salad or turmeric rice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tri Tip Shawarma Plate - $18: Thinly-sliced vertical rotisserie tri-tip marinated with spices. Served with hummus, tzatziki, fresh tomatoes, pita bread, and choice of Mediterranean salad or turmeric rice. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Plate - $16: Thinly-sliced vertical rotisserie chicken leg/thigh seasoned with spices. Served with hummus, tzatziki, fresh tomatoes, pita bread, and choice of Mediterranean salad or turmeric rice. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Plate - $14: Vegetarian deep-fried balls made with garbanzo beans, minced onions, and fresh parsley. Served with hummus, tzatziki, fresh tomatoes, pita bread, and choice of Mediterranean salad or turmeric rice. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
Kabobs
Served with a side of hummus, tzatziki, fresh tomatoes & housemade pita bread. Your choice of Mediterranean salad or turmeric rice as a base.
- Chicken Kabob (1 Skewer) - $17: Grilled chicken marinated and cooked with vegetables on a skewer. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Kabob (2 Skewers) - $20: Grilled chicken marinated and cooked with vegetables on a skewer. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Kabob (1 Skewer) - $17: Grilled beef marinated and cooked with vegetables on a skewer. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Kabob (2 Skewers) - $20: Grilled beef marinated and cooked with vegetables on a skewer. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kofta Kabob (1 Skewer) - $17: Ground beef marinated and cooked with vegetables on a skewer. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kofta Kabob (2 Skewers) - $20: Ground beef marinated and cooked with vegetables on a skewer. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combo Kabobs - $20: Choose any two kabobs. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
Made in housemade pita bread, stuffed with romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, persian cucumbers, tahini sauce, garlic sauce, and a side of tzatziki.
- Tri Tip Shawarma Sandwich - $14: Slowly vertically-broiled tri-tip wrapped in freshly baked pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, tahini, and garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tahini Cauliflower Sandwich - $11: Lightly-fried cauliflower wrapped in freshly baked pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, tahini, and garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro Sandwich - $12: Slowly broiled mixture of beef and lamb wrapped in freshly baked pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, tahini, and garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Veggie Sandwich - $11: Grilled vegetables topped with feta cheese wrapped in freshly baked pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, tahini, and garlic sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Sandwich - $11: Vegetarian deep-fried balls wrapped in freshly baked pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, tahini, and garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - $12: Slowly vertically-broiled white and dark chicken wrapped in freshly baked pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, tahini, and garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
Served with one housemade pita bread.
- Falafel Bowl - $15: Mediterranean salad, turmeric rice, turnips, sumac onions, kalamata olives, falafel, dolmas, baba ghanoush, served with beet hummus Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro Bowl - $17: Mediterranean salad, turmeric rice, turnips, sumac onions, gyro, hummus, feta cheese, served with tzakiki Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bowl - $17: Mediterranean salad, turmeric rice, turnips, sumac onions, chicken, hummus, served with garlic sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mediterranean Salad - $7: Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers, tossed with a lemon mint dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Beet Salad - $7: Spinach, beets, walnuts, and gorgonzola, served with a balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $7: Romaine lettuce, tomato, persian cucumbers, bell peppers, kalamata olives, topped with feta cheese, served with a lemon olive oil dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
Hand-tossed pizza. Housemade sauces. Made fresh daily.
- Custom Pizza (Small) - $9: Choice of BBQ, Garlic, Marinara, or Pesto sauce and mozzarella. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Supreme Pizza (Small) - $12: Marinara sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, olives, canadian bacon, pepperoni, and sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Feta Pizza (Small) - $12: Pesto sauce, mozzarella, spinach, onions, fresh tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken and Garlic Pizza (Small) - $12: Garlic sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, onions, artichoke hearts, and marinated chicken shawarma Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Cilantro Chicken Pizza (Small) - $12: BBQ sauce, mozzarella, pineapple, jalapeños, cilantro, and chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tri Tip Pizza (Small) - $12: Marinara sauce, mozzarella, spinach, fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, mushrooms, and tri-tip Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro Pizza (Small) - $12: Garlic sauce, mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, spinach, chopped garlic, and gyro Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
Large served with one housemade pita bread.
- Chicken Soup (Small) - $4: Chicken, rice, celery, potatoes, carrots, onions, and zucchini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil Soup (Small) - $4: Lentils, onions, and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Pita Bread - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Cheese Bread (Small) - $6: Garlic sauce, mozzarella and chopped garlic, topped with oregano. Served with marinara and ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Knots (Half Dozen) - $6: Tied, baked, and tossed in a garlic butter glaze. Topped with fresh parmesan cheese. Served with marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tahini Cauliflower Side - $8: Tahini topped with lightly-fried cauliflower, onion, parsley, and cumin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $5: Served with Chipotle Dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $4: Served with Garlic Dip Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kabob Skewer Only - $7: Your choice of meat marinated and cooked with vegetables on a skewer. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel (2) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dolmas - $4: Grape leaves stuffed with rice. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turmeric Rice (Small) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabouleh Salad (Small) - $5: Finely chopped parsley with tomatoes, mint, persian cucumbers, onion, and bulgur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Dips
Served with one housemade pita bread.
- Baba Ghanoush (Small) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tzatziki (Small) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Hummus (Small) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Sauce (Small) - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Tahini Sauce (Small) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Beet Hummus (Small) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
Homemade sweets made in house.
- Rosewater Pudding - $2: Milk and rosewater-soaked rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Baklava - $4: Rich, sweet pastry with layers of phyllo dough, filled with chopped nuts and cinnamon, and soaked with honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Petra Mediterranean Pizza & Grill
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking high-quality Mediterranean cuisine in a relaxed, budget-friendly setting with extensive options for keto, vegan, and high-protein diets.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors can expect budget-friendly Mediterranean dishes with generous portions, high-quality meats, and exceptionally friendly service in a comfortable atmosphere.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant is unique for its perfect 5.0/5 rating, succulent open-flame grilled meats, and exceptionally diverse menu catering to over thirty specialized diets.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the succulent tri-tip shawarma, golden falafel, and herb-flecked kabobs, which diners frequently praise for their satisfying portions.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports various diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, whole30, and low-carb through dishes like kabob skewers and falafel.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The restaurant is suitable for families, offering a comfortable setting, inviting atmosphere, and satisfying portions of budget-friendly Mediterranean cuisine.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates diverse diets with vegan lentil soup, keto kabob skewers, gluten-free shawarma, and vegetarian falafel in a comfortable setting.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers rave about the succulent dishes, satisfying portions, and friendly service, resulting in an impressive 5.0/5 rating for this restaurant.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests love the comfortable setting and inviting atmosphere, which reviewers note is perfect for a relaxed evening out.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant offers excellent value, with diners raving about the high-quality menu, succulent dishes, and satisfying portions.
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