10 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Nashville

Only Chicken Mediterranean Restaurant serves Mediterranean food centered on chicken, including wraps, plates and larger feast-style meals. It suits casual lunches, shared meals and groups wanting generous portions and a relaxed setting. The menu experience includes appetizers such as haydari, desserts and complimentary Turkish coffee or tea after the meal.

TashTea Cafe Kurdish & Turkish Cuisine is a breakfast restaurant in Antioch centered on Kurdish and Turkish food and hospitality. The menu experience includes Turkish breakfast, traditional Turkish tea, Kurdish tea, Turkish coffee, and iced dirty chai. Floor seating, regular tables, and a welcoming setting make it suited to lingering meals with family or friends.

THOLOS Mediterranean Restaurant serves Kurdish and Mediterranean cuisine in Mt. Juliet, with grilled specialties, traditional appetizers, homemade dishes and Mediterranean dips represented in its dining experience. It suits diners who want fresh, strongly seasoned food in a relaxed, welcoming setting. The restaurant also features clay-pot dishes, mixed kabob platters and a house hot black tea blend.

Only Chicken Mediterranean Restaurant is a Nashville Turkish restaurant centered on grilled chicken and Mediterranean flavors, with vegetarian choices as well. Its offerings include chicken and vegetarian wraps, hummus, a chef’s plate, Turkish tea, Turkish coffee and baklava. Indoor and outdoor seating, warm hospitality and space for small or large groups make it suitable for casual meals and celebrations.

Aba Nashville is a Mediterranean restaurant suited to celebrations, group meals and dinners built around shared dishes. The menu described in Nashville includes hummus, whipped feta, muhammara, kebabs, shrimp, short rib, braised lamb and cocktails, with a covered outdoor veranda adding to the setting. Table barcode payment allows guests to split the bill as needed.

Edessa Restaurant Kurdish Turkish Cuisine is a Nashville Turkish restaurant serving Mediterranean plates, kabobs and vegetarian dishes. Its menu spans familiar choices such as kebabs and Cornish hen as well as Turkish dumplings, eggplant purée, clay-pot dishes, fresh lavash and künefe. The restaurant suits diners exploring Kurdish and Turkish cooking, with large platters and attentive service forming part of the experience.

Jerusalem Reebar Restaurant is a family-run Nashville restaurant serving authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in a cozy setting. Its offerings include hummus, shawarma, falafel, kibbeh, mandi, kabobs, lentil soup, baklava and marked vegetarian and vegan options. The restaurant also accepts reservations, offers online ordering, catering and private events, making it suitable for both casual meals and gatherings.

Middle Eatz is a casual Mediterranean restaurant in Nashville with dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering. The menu includes healthy, vegetarian and vegan options alongside comfort food, kids’ choices, desserts and brunch. Yemeni dishes such as mendi chicken and lamb, shawarma, hummus bowls and sweet tea give the restaurant a broader Middle Eastern focus than its category alone suggests.

Peachtree Grill is a relaxed Nashville restaurant serving Middle Eastern and Southern comfort-food classics with beer, picnic-table seating, and a patio. Its menu suits mixed groups, with gyros, falafel, lamb, chicken kebabs, salads, and desserts represented in the evidence, along with vegetarian dishes and a dedicated gluten-free fryer. The setting also includes spacious parking and a dog-friendly outdoor area.

Lyra is a modern Middle Eastern restaurant in East Nashville built around old-world flavors, spices, modern techniques and a wood-burning oven that produces fresh pita. Its seasonal menu includes hummus and dishes designed for sharing, with options that can suit varied dietary preferences. Reservations accommodate up to five people, while parties larger than 12 require a set menu.