Middle Eastern-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in LA

by The OpenTable Team

Updated January 05, 2024

Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Middle Eastern-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their heritage — explore spots to support near you.

Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (3514)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Downtown

About the restaurant

The Takami Sushi & Robata restaurant is the only eatery in DTLA that offers rooftop dining 21 floors above the city. We provide a 360-degree city view of Los Angeles and are located within 1 mile of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Bradbury Building, and The Museum of Contemporary Art. Enjoy Takami's exquisite sushi-grade seafood and succulent steak. You can also experience an elevated dining atmosphere with a rooftop bar, crafted cocktails, and three distinct kitchens - Sushi, Robata, and Asian Fusion.

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Anahit

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

A great high end place to dine for sushi and drinks. We enjoyed the outside view and the service.

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4.6

4.6 (637)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Bacari W. Adams is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the original restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special. + $5 margaritas all night long every Monday-Wednesday!

Our team provides warm hospitality in our comfortable, intimate dining room marked with vintage art & light fixtures. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari W. Adams.

We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari W. Adams is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

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Kathee

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

Small plates were a great option for my larger group. Everything was delicious and everyone had a chance to get a taste of all our dishes.

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Experience

Bacari's Holiday Pop Up

Blue Plate Oysterette

4.7

4.7 (1576)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Blue Plate Oysterette was inspired by East Hampton summer lobster bakes and mouthwatering lunches at Montauk’s favorite roadside eateries. With influences like Pearl Oyster Bar and Mary’s Fish Camp in New York, Oysterette serves lunch and dinner seven days a week with a menu straight out of the seafood shacks you find on the East Coast. Chunky, overflowing lobster rolls, buckets of steamed clams in broth so flavorful that bread demands to be dunked, clam chowder, mussels in broth, ceviche, and raw shellfish so fresh you can smell the ocean. Filling the void in the Westside restaurant scene for a casual, beachy, seafood restaurant and buzzing neighborhood vibe appealing to both surfers and studio heads.

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Anne

Dined 4 days ago

Lunch at 12:30 was perfect. We loved the menu and the service was the best.

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4.7

4.7 (1487)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Long Beach

About the restaurant

The Levant is the place where the sun rises, geographically it covers the region bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea. This region hosted a vast variety of cultures through history creating what is now known as the Levantine Cuisine which is the specialty of Ammatoli.

AMMATOLI is distinctive and extraordinarily fresh and healthy. We use only the finest quality ingredients, honoring the traditional recipes and exotic flavors from the cuisines of the Levant... and served in a warm and welcoming ambiance!

Our Mediterranean influenced kitchen gains inspiration from the best cuisine the Levant has to offer. Our fresh creative menu items are always made from scratch. The result is a cuisine that is tasty and exotic. Levantine food is the epitome of the Mediterranean diet, healthy food, high on vegetables and big on flavor!

For parties of 7 or more, please visit our website and complete the "Events & Large Parties" form.

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mark

Dined today

Chase was a great server and the food was terrific! We’ll be back for sure

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Popular dish

Whole Chicken

Popular dish

Spicy Garlic Lemon Chicken

Popular dish

Hummus

Mama Por Dios - Rancho Cucamonga

4.3

4.3 (5059)

$30 and under

Mexican

Rancho Cucamonga

About the restaurant

Mamá por Dios is a restaurant that highlights the best of México, with its flavors, aromas, colors, traditions and art. Bringing it closer to its customers and every drink in every corner. Mamá por Dios is a Mexican gourmet restaurant where you can celebrate every moment to the sound of live Mariachi or enjoy a shot to the beats of a great DJ.

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Ginger

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and atmosphere The place is so aesthetic

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4.6

4.6 (560)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Pasadena

About the restaurant

Upscale Japanese kitchen serving up an exquisite selection of sushi and fusion masterpieces. We are the pinnacle of quality, and the cornerstone of service. Join us and create incredible memories in our peaceful and cozy environment.

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Andrewvip

Dined 5 days ago

Make this your top priority if sushi is your desired cuisine. The staff delivers incredible service and are professional. The food has amazing presentations and so delicious.

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4.9

4.9 (483)

$30 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

Echo Park

About the restaurant

A handcrafted and carefully selected collection of shareable small plates and appetizers, Mazal provides a new perspective on Israeli cuisine. Our open kitchen setting and transparent atmosphere allow you to briefly step into our home. Supported by a robust and exciting natural/organic wine menu and independent craft beer selection, the plant-based menu provides an array of fresh ingredients that will transport you to a night out on the Mediterranean.

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ally

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

Amazing food and service! A real LA gem that is perfect for groups and people who want to try some inventive but comforting spins on some classic Israeli dishes. Highly recommend any of the dips with some zhoug!

Nusr-Et Steakhouse Beverly Hills

4.7

4.7 (808)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Beverly Hills

About the restaurant

A Spectacular Meat Feast… For All Your Senses.
The “One and Only” Nusr-Et experience for the real meat enthusiasts.
You’ll taste an exquisite menu.
You’ll be overwhelmed with fantastic smells.
Everything you touch will be enchanting.
Everything you hear will be fascinating.
You’ll see glorious people, delightful presentations, and incredible shows.
Live unforgettable moments.
Be entertained, amused, and pampered.
Experience luxury dining like never before.
Globally praised, unique concept of Nusr-Et combines an innovative menu, which turns meat into a piece of art, with impeccable service and great fun. Nusr-Et reinvents ultra-premium dining...Guaranteed. All your senses will be fully satisfied. Live DJ on weekends ( subject to change).

Discover More: https://www.nusr-et.com.tr/
Payment Methods: AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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Hannahvip

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing food as alaways this is our first time here in Beverly Hills we normally eat in the New York restaurant and it never disappoints

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Popular dish

USDA Prime Filet Mignon 5oz

Tabla by Sofi

4.2

4.2 (63)

$30 and under

Greek

West Hollywood

About the restaurant

Formerly in partnership with Sofi Restaurant, experience TABLA - a tapas style dining collaboration of LA chic meets Greek Mediterranean fusion. Tabla is a hidden gem in the heart of Los Angeles. Come experience vibrant weekend nightlife and a chill ambiance all in one.

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Ding

Dined on Oct 5, 2024

First time dining at Tabla by Sofi and I have to say it was a very pleasant experience. Gary our host/waiter was very entertaining and engaging and made our dinner fun and enjoyable. I recommend eating here.

Mama Por Dios - DTLA

4.2

4.2 (587)

$50 and over

Mexican

Downtown

About the restaurant

Mamá por Dios is a restaurant that highlights the best of México, with its flavors, aromas, colors, traditions and art. Bringing it closer to its customers and every drink in every corner.
Mamá por Dios is a Mexican gourmet restaurant where you can celebrate every moment to the sound of live Mariachi or enjoy a shot to the beats of a great DJ.

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Christopher

Dined on Nov 21, 2024

Overrall, great experience, flower package was a plus for anniversary celebration

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Carousel Restaurant - Hollywood

4.8

4.8 (101)

$31 to $50

Middle Eastern

East Hollywood

About the restaurant

From of our family to yours, Carousel is the premier Los Angeles area restaurant providing guests with the complete culinary experience when it comes to enjoying traditional middle eastern and Lebanese cuisine. In the Middle Eastern culture, meza (Lebanese term for appetizer) consists of a vast array of small sized, hot and cold dishes, great for sampling and sharing. At Carousel, our menu offers a selection of kebabs to seafood to an array of vegetarian items. We offer more than 60 meza items, ranging from familiar dishes, such as hummus, falafel and tabouleh to more traditional delicacies. Everything that we serve comes from original family recipes passed down through generations. With the supervision of our Chef de Cuisine and co-owner, Mrs. Rose Tcholakian, each dish that is served is sure to bestow the quality and freshness Carousel is well known for. For those unfamiliar to Lebanese food, a helpful service staff will guide you through what is sure to be a habit-forming journey.

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Greg

Dined 6 days ago

Have been going here for over 29 years and it’s never disappointed! Love the food and the wonderful staff.

Kahramana Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (96)

$31 to $50

Iraqi

Upland

About the restaurant

Welcome to Kahramana Restaurant!

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Tony

Dined on Nov 2, 2024

Very beautiful decor, the food was very good, and they had live entertainment on the night we went. It does get very loud so if you want a quiet dinner you should go in the early evening.

Rose's Garden Bar

4.3

4.3 (228)

$30 and under

American

Calabasas

About the restaurant

Newly Opened in 2023, Rose's Garden is a woodsy wonderland, adorned with crystal chandeliers & a floral covered (heated and/or cooled) patio. We feature a full bar, craft cocktails, a noble wine list, & healthy & delicious food that can delight the pickiest of palates.

Ambiance Details:
Dress as casually, or as dressy as you wish; our decor was made for photos.
Our ambiance is lively, with loud music. Please make sure to arrive on time.

We regularly seat very large parties, so if you wish for a more quiet/romantic setting, we welcome you to book Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays.

We do enforce table time limits, so please make sure to arrive on time to your reservation.
Please do not include children under 7 for table RSVPs.
No more than 2 credit cards per table for payment.
20% Gratuity is added for tables of 6 or more.

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MarkG

Dined on Feb 16, 2024

Wonderful surroundings, great food and friendly attentive service, will return

The Gate To The Mediterranean

4.3

4.3 (9)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Encino

About the restaurant

We are one of the finest Mediterranean restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Open for special events, you will find delicious authentic Lebanese food prepared fresh! We offer vegetarian and vegan entrées and mezza appetizers, along with variety of kebab and seafood platers. The Gate also offer full catering menu options for corporate luncheons, events and all special occasions.
Come by on a Friday or Saturday evening and experience live music and belly dancing! We have a fully stocked bar.
Stop by and taste the finest of the Mediterranean, dance the night away or book your next event with us!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Apr 27, 2024

The Gate is always a wonderful night out experi nice. Great food, hookah, and drinks. The portions are very nice and definitely tasty. Live singer and DJ were very entertaining as well!!

Mes amis eatery

4.8

4.8 (54)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Chino Hills

About the restaurant

Mediterranean specialties, mezza & grilled meats dished up in homey, romantic surroundings. Chef owned and operated by Sammy Elias for over 10 years. Awarded “Best in the Inland Empire” in the I.E. Magazine year after year. Famous for our signature double boned lamb chops, and consistently delicious menu top to bottom.

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brian

Dined 6 days ago

This is an awesome place I am sad the owner is retiring but he deserves it.

KAVIAR Los Angeles

4.5

4.5 (60)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Little Tokyo

About the restaurant

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milkman7

Dined on Dec 8, 2023

It was a great dining experience! My son who turned 18 last week picked this place for dinner. I can not say anything bad because everything was gooood! We got the garlic edamame, wagu tacos, baked salmon roll, and the baked roasted salmon. We will definitely be coming back to KAVIAR :)

Pink Taco - Sunset

4.2

4.2 (715)

$30 and under

Mexican

Hollywood

About the restaurant

Welcome to Pink Taco - home of Iconic Rock n' Roll Vibe Dining. With every salted rim, Pink Taco is redefining the dining industry, crafting an unforgettable experience of Mexican-inspired fare that is daringly imaginative with our uncomplicated and innovative approach to LA-style street tacos, perfectly shaken margaritas, signature cocktails, and best-in-class service. Whether it's the music that moves you or the Instagrammable moments you want to capture with our murals, decor, neon lights, Pink Tacos & Squirt Can Paloma (yes, you read that right), join Pink Taco for Dinner, Taco Tuesdays, Hangover Brunch & Happy Hour. Your night starts NOW at Pink Taco!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 15, 2024

Fried lobster tacos. AMAZING!!! And get the classic PINK TACO!!

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$31 to $50

Mexican

Whittier

About the restaurant

A TODA MADRE born as consequence of Mexican Food has been evolving in the last decade, people is tired to eat a huge portions of rice, beans and a bunch of tortillas, We decided to show our culture through the food but in different way, not compromising the flavors and roots, we created a simple menu, every single taco has their own components , ingredients and explosion of flavors, at the same time, we use premium steaks to make tacos, burritos, quesadillas and bowls. We like rice and beans of course!, but for now it is time to show our food in a different presentation and healthy way.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Nov 25, 2022

music a little bit too loud

Savida

$31 to $50

Seafood

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

We are Savida! We source the freshest seafood that we can lay our hands on and get the grooviest fruits & veggies from our beloved local farmers.

Our goal is not to interfere with the authenticity of our cooking style but to let our ingredients shine.

We strongly believe that when you eat with a smile on your face, life just gets better.

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JuliaR

Dined on Apr 22, 2023

Excellent food very small portions- value/ price ratio is high: lobster roll $28 for a 2 bite roll a bit outrageous

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