Columbus, OHMediterranean

Habibi Grill centers Lebanese and Mediterranean cooking in a casual Fourth Street room. Charcoal grilled meats, shawarma, falafel, hummus, and bright salads arrive with fresh bread and assertive seasoning. The menu works well for a quick wrap, but its mezze and platters offer enough variety to build a generous shared meal.

Sumac serves Mediterranean comfort food from a modest Hard Road storefront, emphasizing grilled meats, rice, dips, salads, and house sauces. The kitchen handles familiar combinations with care, from crisp falafel to deeply seasoned kebabs. Portions invite sharing, while the range of plates and wraps keeps a solo meal equally easy.

Lavash Cafe draws on Palestinian family cooking for a wide Clintonville menu of grilled meats, shawarma, falafel, hummus, and breads baked in house. The open kitchen and bakery case give the room a warm neighborhood rhythm. Platters are generous, but the vegetable dishes and mezze deserve as much attention as the grill.

Mazah brings family recipes and a welcoming neighborhood dining room to Grandview Avenue. Its menu spans hummus, baba ghanoush, stuffed grape leaves, falafel, grilled meats, and slow cooked specials. A strong mezze selection makes it easy to sample broadly, while the composed plates offer a satisfying route for a quieter dinner.

Zaytoon serves a broad Mediterranean menu from its Westpointe grill, with shawarma, kebabs, falafel, rice plates, and fresh salads built for quick service without feeling generic. Sauces and sides bring contrast to the grilled dishes. The roomy menu supports both a compact lunch and a shared spread of mezze and platters.