Middle Eastern-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in the South

Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Middle Eastern-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their heritage — explore spots to support near you.

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26 Restaurants

Updated August 05, 2022

Restaurants:	Chaplin, Zeppelin, Dolce Vita…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Japanese, Sushi, Mediterranean…
Neighborhoods:	Shaw, Logan Circle…

Chaplin

$$$$

Japanese

Shaw

4.7

1329 reviews

Good Service and Specialty cocktails were great! HH was fantastic

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Zeppelin

$$$$

Sushi

Shaw

4.7

513 reviews

Best Sushi in DC Excellent

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Dolce Vita

$$$$

Mediterranean

Logan Circle

4.5

326 reviews

We went for brunch and I didn't expect they to have a jazz group playing just right there next to the entrance door, that was a really enjoyable surprise, at that moment I thought " this gonna be a nice brunch " and it really was. the mimosas were great, not too sweet and the food ( we made the restaurant week menu ) was great, light but savorily salad, after the salmon benedict and Mediterranean omelet and for end a delicious rice pudding, also the coffee was good what is an important thing in a brunch.

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Amar Mediterranean Bistro

$$$$

Lebanese

Delray Beach

4.8

505 reviews

Amazing home cooked Lebanese food done perfectly! The owner is amazing!’

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Eve On The Water

$$$$

Fusion / Eclectic

Colee Hammock

3.1

112 reviews

Food was outstanding. Mixed drinks were disappointing. Service very good.

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Diplomat Prime – Hollywood

$$$$

Unspecified

Hollywood

4.7

1010 reviews

The ambiance was spectacular and workers were very attentive to our needs.

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Shabo’s Barbecue

$$$$

Mediterranean

Hollywood

4.4

94 reviews

We love this place! Some of the best Mediterranean food we’ve found in South Florida. The restaurant is just a short walk from downtown Hollywood and has a great vibe. Love that the chef checks on the guests and gets to recognize regulars! We highly recommend Shabo’s to anyone visiting Hollywood and longing for good food and a welcome atmosphere.

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Lola Restaurant & Grill

$$$$

Argentinean

Mid-Beach

4.5

522 reviews

A hidden gem. Romantic, delicious food, and impeccable service.

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NiDo Caffé

$$$$

Italian

MiMo / Upper East Side

4.7

302 reviews

Was the best Italian food I have had in a very long time. A must try so worth it. 👌

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La Rosa Restaurant

$$$$

Cuban

Flagami

4.7

61 reviews

La Rosa is a gem. Best Cuban food in Miami. One not to miss. Service is great as well. Awesome drinks.

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French Bistro

$$$$

Argentinean

Palmetto Bay

4.3

17 reviews

Great value in a family atmosphere. Don’t leave without trying their delicious desserts 😊

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Kitchen Social

$$$$

American

Wynwood

4.2

25 reviews

Food and service wonderful and will definitely return

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To Spiti

$$$$

Greek

Vineyards

4.4

21 reviews

What a find!! The freshest pitas I’ve ever had! Absolutely delicious lamp giros and Greek salad. The humus was fresh and flavorful! Yummy!!

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Catch 12

$$$$

American

Downtown

3.6

796 reviews

Great food. Wonderful place.

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Le Bon Nosh

$$$$

French American

Buckhead

4.5

114 reviews

Beautiful atmosphere. Delicious food. Wonderful service.

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Knife Modern Mediterranean

$$$$

Mediterranean

Buckhead

4.4

102 reviews

This was by far one of the best meals I’ve had in so long! The service was absolutely amazing. The food was great. I love the vibe. I can’t wait to go back.

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Ramsi's Cafe on the World - Highlands

$$$$

International

Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

4.6

173 reviews

Love this place!!!

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Atchafalaya Restaurant

$$$$

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Garden District

4.9

5472 reviews

The best meal we had in New Orleans. And that is saying a lot as we are really well our entire trip.

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Twist Fells Point BYOB

$$$$

Mediterranean

Fells Point

4.7

612 reviews

We hosted a sit down dinner and dance party for 50 here recently. The staff were extremely flexible, nice and accommodating. Dinner was served efficiently and the food was very good. The outdoor covered space space worked really well - with fans and A/C splits in case it's hot out and roll-down clear sides in case of rain. We added a balloon arch, flowers and some other decor, but the space already looks festive at night with lights strung around entry and across the roof. The servers were also helping with the wines we brought, twist is byob and its the best byob in the city ,Overall, a great place to host an event.

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Peace & Saint

$$$$

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Raleigh

4.3

102 reviews

Great service and an excellent vibe. Grown and sexy

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River House - Montage Palmetto Bluff

$$$$

American

South Carolina

4.8

57 reviews

Outstanding service. Exquisite food Perfect ambiance 5 stat across the board

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Pepper Bistro

$$$$

Contemporary French / American

Cordova / Wolf Chase Mall

2.9

8 reviews

First time trying the pepper bistro. Cute, eclectic restaurant in the tiny town of Galloway, TN. We had reservations for 1pm, but we were the only people there. They presented a lengthy lunch menu, but was disappointed to hear that they were only serving four items, two of which were burgers. I had wanted to try one of the quiches. We both order the burgers; one was the French Bistro burger with sautéed mushrooms and a Gorgonzola aioli, the other was a traditional American cheese burger with pimento cheese. Both were served with fries. Be prepared, the French Bistro burger is big and kind of messy. If you are on the fence about Gorgonzola slip it. The aioli is quite strong and very not for those who don’t like blue cheeses. The owner and Chef, Diana, came out to greet us and offered a piece of lemon pound cake, on the house. Most pound cake is served cold or room temperature. This was served slightly warm with a lemon glaze. Quite delicious! We plan to go back for dinner and hope that there are more options. The dinner menu looks fantastic!

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Harpoon Harry's Crab House

$$$$

American

Pigeon Forge

4.0

572 reviews

Very loud in the entry but where we were seated was pleasant. Great service even though it was busy New Years!

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Salum Restaurant

$$$$

Contemporary American

Uptown

4.9

2664 reviews

An unhurried meal where every dish was flavorful and enjoyed. Our server was appropriately attentive. Highly recommend.

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The Liberty Tavern

$$$$

American

Arlington

4.7

3794 reviews

We hadn't been to Liberty Tavern for brunch since 2020 and were delighted with how it has adapted to post-pandemic life. Instead of a buffet, our server brought unlimited small plates, from delicious salads, to eggs, avocado toast, tender sirloin, biscuits, and an assortment of desserts. We will definitely return.

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El Sabor Mexican Grill

$$$$

Tex-Mex

Vienna

3.7

1 review

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