Maybe you’re craving sun-drenched flavors after another gray Florida afternoon. Maybe you’re tired of the same old takeout routine. Or maybe you just need a reason to gather friends around a table. Whatever has you longing for vibrant mezze and grilled perfection, these Doral gems—updated for 2026—offer the perfect Mediterranean escape.
Aprile Restaurant – Doral
$$ | (786) 888-0451 | WEBSITE
The entire cast of The Bear could be staging a meltdown in Doral and we’d still be fixated on the rich, savory Ossobuco at this Mediterranean gem. It’s a completely enveloping restaurant that will make any food enthusiast’s pulse quicken, where your gracious host, the manager, presents generous plates of expertly crafted beef carpaccio, Negroni-infused cocktails, and perfectly seared lamb with risotto.
Bring your closest companions and if you depart without savoring the decadent foundue burger that’s been called the best ever, you’re missing the point entirely.
Rice Mediterranean Kitchen Doral
$ | (305) 418-9464 | WEBSITE
Traffic’s backed up for miles. Fine. Forgot your reusable bags again. Fine, fine. That meeting could’ve been an email. Fine, fine, fine. Only it isn’t of course. Embrace the not-fine-ness. Get out of the car, grab your appetite, and head to Rice Mediterranean Kitchen Doral, a Mediterranean spot in Doral, for as much braised beef as you reasonably can handle. The value bowl is enormous, flavorful, and piled with basmati rice, hummus, Greek yogurt sumac, and feta.
It’s a comforting blanket of a meal, and the same goes for the chicken kabobs and vegetarian options. The clean, open space and friendly staff with generous helpings make it a welcoming spot, though the wait for those kabobs tests your patience. Still, it’s a highly recommended escape from the not-fine.
GYROVILLE DORAL
$ | (786) 456-7638 | WEBSITE
Is there anything more satisfying than a gyro so fresh it practically sings? Yes, it’s a gyro pita customized exactly to your liking, with vegetables chopped right when you order. Turns out that combining fast food convenience with Mediterranean flavors actually works—well at least it does at this casual Doral spot. Gyroville Doral specializes in gyros and rice bowls expertly prepared with fresh ingredients, and a meal here is the kind that leaves you pleasantly full without feeling heavy.
Which is kind of perfect seeing as you’ll want to save room to try their delectably seasoned shrimp platter next time.
El Arabito Grill
$$ | (786) 953-6112 | WEBSITE
One restaurant, one shawarma that will inevitably become two when you need to double check that a pita can be this gloriously warm and fresh. This casual Lebanese spot in Doral has everything you need to tackle even the worst of days. Come rain or shine, the tender beef skewers will provide the kind of comfort that only comes from cuddling a baby animal or spending the entire day in bed. And don’t worry about ordering the wrong thing, because at El Arabito Grill there are no bad dishes.
Marfil Bistro
$$ | (305) 960-7054 | WEBSITE
This Doral Mediterranean favourite has made a name for itself by serving exceptional, beautifully presented dishes. Pick between things like a passion fruit pisco sour with its perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the rich, tender short rib that falls apart at the touch of a fork. You’ll need about three extra napkins when your fork inevitably digs into the Alfredo pasta—which means no one will notice if a contented sigh escapes mid-bite.
The compact but comfortable dining room is a great place to come on your own, book in hand, and have some therapy in the form of a plate of perfectly cooked salmon with black risotto.
Novu Fusion Restaurant
Until someone has the good sense to start a support group for Floridians whose taste buds have grown weary of the same old chain restaurants, we bring you the next best thing—Novu Fusion Restaurant. Whether you’re stopping by solo for some life-affirming ceviche or merging your friend group with the Doral regulars for a truffled salmon tartare feast, you’re bound to have a great time at this Mediterranean fusion spot.
The combination of fresh sushi rolls, bright Mediterranean-inspired fabrics on the tables, and crumbly, homemade desserts is irresistible.
Casa Mariano
$$$ | (305) 392-0507 | WEBSITE
If you’ve been craving a Mediterranean escape that feels like a warm embrace after a long day, then let us suggest you surrender to that craving in a big, olive oil-drenched way by heading to Casa Mariano. The lively restaurant in Doral offers a wonderful selection of delicious dishes, from perfectly seasoned appetizers, to expertly prepared entrees, to solid wine pairings.
But the consistently excellent food—flavorful dishes presented with care and served by warm, attentive staff—will make you embrace the feeling of being at home, and remind you that there are still culinary gems to be discovered.
Ohana Sushi Doral
$$ | (786) 391-1323 | WEBSITE
A good sushi roll is something we’d drive across Doral for. An outstanding sushi roll, like the ones at this Japanese restaurant, is something we’d plan our entire evening around—especially after a long workday, even in Florida’s humidity. Ohana Sushi Doral is a welcoming restaurant that’s perfect for celebrating small victories. Take a seat at the sushi bar, watch the chef’s precise movements, and point at the unique appetizers on the menu if you’re feeling adventurous.
And because we are firm believers that fresh fish is the secret to contentment, make sure you try one of their chef’s special rolls as well.
Echate Pa lla
$$ | (786) 395-7284 | WEBSITE
Someone wise once said that you can cure anything with paella and a Flamenco show. Yes, that wise person is us. And yes the food at Echate Pa lla, a Mediterranean spot in Doral, is actually worth dancing about—unlike that emotionally unavailable Hinge date who you’ve convinced yourself you’re in love with.
Come for the spectacular dishes like creamy rice with chicken and shrimp and stay for the attentive service where the owner might just give you an extra pour of wine when they see that smile on your face.
