Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Long Beach
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Ammatoli
Chef Dima Habibeh brings Amman, Jordan to Long Beach with daily-baked pita, fresh-delivered produce, and Levantine dishes rarely found at this quality in Southern California.
Notable Picks
#1
Ammatoli
8.2
Chef Dima Habibeh's James Beard-recognized Levantine restaurant brings her Amman, Jordan roots to Long Beach through daily-baked pita, musakhan, and a mezze spread that regulars consider essential ordering. The $$ price point with generous portions makes it one of the region's better values for Mediterranean food at this quality level. Two expansions since the 2018 opening have added private dining space while maintaining the warm, bustling energy that works best for groups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Musakhan, Batata Harra, Kibbeh
What Makes it Special: Chef Dima Habibeh brings Amman, Jordan to Long Beach with daily-baked pita, fresh-delivered produce, and Levantine dishes rarely found at this quality in Southern California.
8.2
Owner-operated Mediterranean grill featuring flame-grilled halal meats and nine house-made hummus varieties including beet, sweet potato, and sweet pea. Generous portions of Lebanese-style kebabs, fresh wraps, and mezze plates draw downtown lunch crowds and early dinner diners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef & Lamb Shawarma Plate, Shish Taouk, Shorba Lentil Soup
What Makes it Special: Nine house-made hummus flavors and halal-certified flame-grilled meats
Worthy Picks
7.8
California-based chain serving scratch-made Mediterranean fare with flame-grilled koobideh and chicken kabobs since 1997. Daily-delivered ingredients and in-house preparations create consistent quality for downtown workers seeking healthy, budget-friendly options near City Hall.
Must-Try Dishes:
Koobideh Kabob, Chicken Shish Kabob, Atlantic Salmon Kabob
What Makes it Special: True scratch kitchen with daily-delivered ingredients and flame-grilled kabobs