Updated 2026/09/12

The Best Middle Eastern restaurants in United States (2026)

Compare 462 middle eastern restaurants in United States, averaging 4.53 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 652 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 79% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Lincoln Park, Piney Point Village, West Village. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.

462 businesses ranked4.53 average rating

Top picks

Rank 1

Abi’s Falafel

4.9(3157)
70.3

family-owned and operated authentic middle eastern Halal Certified restaurant Serving Trumbull, Bridgeport, Monroe, Easton, Newtown, Shelton, Stratford, Milford, Fairfield, Westport,

Middle Eastern restaurantTrumbull Website
Rank 2

Grape Leaf Express Perrysburg

4.9(1940)
70.1

Grape Leaf Perrysburg, established in 1996, is a top-rated Mediterranean restaurant serving fresh shawarma, kebabs, hummus, and authentic Lebanese cuisine. Located in Perrysburg, we proudly serve the Toledo area with dine-in, takeout, and catering. Known for generous portions, fast service, and cons

Middle Eastern restaurantPerrysburg Website
Rank 3

Zeina's Cafe and Catering

4.9(726)
69.6

Hearty Lebanese dishes in mom-&-pop digs

Middle Eastern restaurantUtica Website
Rank 4

Jasmine Al-Sham Mediterranean Carry-out

4.9(283)
68.2

We have a wonderful selection of Middle Eastern foods including shawarma, falafel, humus, fragrant rice, hand cut French fries, tabbouleh, baklava and other delicious treats. Everything is house made with natural ingredients. We also have a selection of olive oils, grains, tahini, spices and other p

Middle Eastern restaurantFrederick Social page
Rank 5

Tybah Mediterranean kitchen

4.9(276)
68.2

Bright food truck with falafels & wraps

Middle Eastern restaurantAustin
Rank 6

Cilantro Mediterranean Cuisine

4.8(4575)
63.4

Laid-back eatery with wraps & platters

Middle Eastern restaurantPhiladelphia Website
Rank 7

Pita House

4.8(3522)
63.4

Basic Middle Eastern eatery & market

Middle Eastern restaurantGreenville Website
Rank 8

World's Magic Restaurant

4.8(2370)
63.3

Halal Indonesian food plus magic shows

Middle Eastern restaurantOak Ridge
Rank 9

Mangos Bar, Hookah & Restaurant

4.8(1646)
63.2

Local stop for hookah & light fare

Middle Eastern restaurantColumbus Website
Rank 10

Papa Marcos Restaurant

4.8(1599)
63.2

Middle Eastern staples in mom-&-pop digs

Middle Eastern restaurantWaukegan Website 1

How we rank

  • Google rating and review volume, as a Bayesian average, so a 4.9 with 500 reviews outranks a 5.0 with five.
  • Website popularity: estimated monthly visits, an independent signal of real-world demand.
  • Only businesses with at least 4.0 stars and 10 reviews qualify, and each brand appears once.
  • Rankings recompute automatically as our data refreshes. No business can pay to be listed or ranked higher.

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Frequently asked questions

How many middle eastern restaurants are there in United States?

We list 462 middle eastern restaurants in United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.

Which middle eastern restaurant in United States is rated highest?

Abi’s Falafel currently tops our list with 4.9 stars from 3,157 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.

How are the middle eastern restaurants ranked?

Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.

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