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Mediterranean & Middle Eastern in St. George, Utah

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants in St. George — shawarma, falafel, mezze and kebabs, with strong vegetarian options.

A category that has grown with the town

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants are part of the diversification that has followed St. George's rapid growth. The heading covers a wide geographic span — Levantine, Greek, Turkish, Persian and North African cooking all sit under it in most directories — and any given restaurant usually reflects one tradition rather than all of them.

Asking which is a genuinely useful question. The difference between a Greek kitchen and a Levantine one is substantial, and menus that read similarly in English can be quite different on the plate.

Reliable ground for vegetarians

Like South Asian cooking, this is a category where vegetarian eating is built into the cuisine rather than bolted on. Falafel, hummus, mutabbal, tabbouleh, stuffed vine leaves, lentil soups and a wide range of mezze are core dishes. A mezze spread is one of the better ways to feed a group with mixed dietary requirements without anyone eating a compromise.

Vegans should still ask about yoghurt and butter, which appear widely, and about whether rice or pulses have been cooked in meat stock.

Ordering well

The mezze format rewards ordering broadly rather than deeply — several small dishes shared across the table generally produces a better meal than one large plate each, and it is how the food is designed to be eaten. Ask what the kitchen makes in house; bread, hummus and pickles made on site are a reasonable signal.

Practical points

  • Ask which regional tradition the kitchen cooks from.
  • Lunch specials and wraps are often the best value.
  • Takeaway travels reasonably well, though salads suffer in summer heat — go straight home.
  • Check Sunday hours across this region.

Mediterranean & Middle Eastern in St. George

  • Mad Pita Express

    Family-owned Greek and Lebanese eatery known for gyros, shawarma, falafel, and pita wraps near the Pineview Megaplex.

    2376 Red Cliffs Dr #316, St. George, UT

    435-215-1855

  • Meráki Greek Grill

    Greek grill known for gyros made with beef and lamb, marinated chicken skewers, Greek salads, and house-made baklava.

    473 S River Rd Ste 2, St. George, UT

    435-288-3993

  • Nick the Greek

    Modern Greek souvlaki and gyro house serving rotisserie meats, charbroiled skewers, zesty sauces, and Greek street food in Red Rock Commons.

    15 S River Rd Ste 140, St. George, UT

    435-271-7400

  • Spitz

    Mediterranean and Greek fast-casual spot known for doner wraps, gyros, falafel, healthy bowls, and street-cart fries, with vegan, gluten-free, and halal options.

    1543 S River Rd, St. George, UT

    435-243-7771

  • The Kebab Cafe

    Locally owned Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cafe known for chicken shawarma, lamb and chicken kebabs, falafel, creamy hummus, and fresh-baked pita.

    815 E St George Blvd, St. George, UT

    435-879-3757

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food?

The terms overlap and are used loosely in restaurant naming, which is why asking is worthwhile. 'Mediterranean' in an American restaurant context often signals Greek or broadly coastal cooking, while 'Middle Eastern' more often points to Levantine, Persian or Turkish traditions. Those are genuinely different cuisines with different spicing, breads and preparations, even where the English menu descriptions look similar. Asking what the kitchen's own background is will tell you more than the sign does.

Is this a good option for vegetarians?

One of the best available locally. Vegetarian dishes are central to these cuisines rather than accommodations added to them — falafel, hummus, mutabbal, tabbouleh, stuffed vine leaves, lentil soups and a wide range of mezze are core items. A shared mezze spread works particularly well for a group with mixed requirements. Vegans should ask about yoghurt and butter, which are widely used, and whether rice or pulses were cooked in meat stock.

How should I order at a Middle Eastern restaurant?

Broadly rather than deeply. The mezze format is designed around several small dishes shared across the table rather than one large plate per person, and ordering that way generally produces a better and more varied meal. Ask what the kitchen makes in house — bread, hummus and pickles made on the premises are a good signal — and ask what they would recommend beyond the obvious items on the menu.

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