La Mediterranee

Overpriced. When we walked in, there was an accordionist and a guitar player. The place seemed warm with a light upbeat atmosphere. And that was the best of the evening. The wait staff, two young women were prertentious, cold and unpersonable. The young man was trying to add a gracious welcoming touch to the place but was not able alone to undermine unappealing behaviour of the two women.

The quality of the food was mediocre with all sharing one main ingredient: lots of lime juice or something just as tart.

My friend and I ordered the most expensive item on the menu ($15.95 each) : Mediterranean Meza for 2. Tapas sized sampler of 10 items from the menu.

$2.50 for a can of soda.

If atmosphere is more important than substance to you, maybe this is the right place. If food is important, I would skip it.

The novelty aspect of the place is not enough to merit a second visit and if I had known beforehand what I described above, I would not have even been there this first time.

We have enjoyed many good Mediterranean restaurants in New York, LA, Chicago, Houston as well as abroad and based on such experience, we cannot say this was one of them.…

Best Brunch. This is my favorite place ever! The food is incredible, I take home their pomegranate sauce and their salad dressing, It?s fantastic! Their food is fresh, tasty and the ambience is friendly and romantic. Their prices are great too! Their ?Mesa Brunch? or ?Mesa Dinner? is the best deal, you get to try a little bit of everything, it?s worth to go there.…

BEST Mediterranean in the city. I am obsessed with La Mediterranee. I have been going here for the past ten years - it's great for family, friends, couples. The food is consistently amazing - I have never had a negative experience. I always order the Middle Eastern Plate: it's a sampler platter with a fresh Aram sandwich, warm filo-and-spinach roll, insanely delicious chicken cilicia (sweet chicken, filo dough, and cinnamon roll), and your choice of soup or salad, and Pomegranate chicken or lamb meatball, both of which are tender and fantastic, never dry. The hummus is also warm and well-seasoned. For dessert, the baklava and datil armada (warm dates wrapped in filo dough next to a heaping pile of whipped cream) are unbeatable but best to split with someone else. They don't accept reservations but I never have to wait more than 15 minutes for a table. The staff is friendly and efficient, and the prices are low for the quality. Go as soon as possible!…

A Castro cafe with Greek and North African cuisine and comfy outdoor seating.. The Scene
This popular Mediterranean restaurant features a small, cozy dining room. Even at its most crowded, however, the restaurant moves diners in and out quickly--so the wait is rarely long. On sunny days, diners can grab one of the sidewalk tables and take advantage of the warm weather for a more authentic Mediterranean experience.

The Food
Blending several Mediterranean cuisines, the menu relies heavily on the flavors of Greece and North Africa. Favorites include savory levant sandwiches, traditional Greek phyllo pies and chicken with cinnamon, almonds and chickpeas wrapped in phyllo. The meze--an assortment of 10 house specialties including lamb kebabs, dolmas, lemon-scented hummus and tabbouleh--is a real bargain. The honey-drenched baklava or datil amandra (warm phyllo filled with dates and nuts) are can't-miss desserts.…