Memphis, TNMediterranean

Casablanca's Midtown room offers a broad Mediterranean and Middle Eastern menu built around hummus, grilled meats, rice, vegetables, and fragrant tea. Memphis Magazine repeatedly places the local restaurant in its Mediterranean field. A mixed platter is a practical introduction, especially when shared with dips and bread. The Madison Avenue location is the selected identity and must remain consistent in the parallel Middle Eastern list.

Petra Cafe gives Germantown a focused neighborhood stop for shawarma, kebabs, falafel, hummus, and rice plates. Memphis Magazine names the restaurant in its Mediterranean poll coverage. The menu works well for sharing because dips, salads, bread, and grilled proteins can be combined without committing to one heavy entree. Order at least one vegetable preparation alongside the meat to see the kitchen's balance.

Flames centers Jordanian cooking near the University of Memphis, with shawarma, tikka, toshka, hummus, and lamb carrying the menu. The Memphis Flyer profiles owner Sami Jodeh and the specific dishes behind the restaurant's identity. Start with hummus and bread, then compare a grilled meat with a sandwich or baked preparation. The direct Jordanian context also makes Flames essential to the Middle Eastern list.

Jerusalem Market pairs a Middle Eastern grocery and bakery with a restaurant counter on Summer Avenue. The Memphis Flyer points to it directly for Middle Eastern food, while the bakery and market shelves broaden what a visit can include. Build a meal from grilled meat, bread, dips, and a pastry, then browse the market for ingredients that explain the kitchen's pantry. This object also appears in gyros.

The Happy Greek Cafe is a compact Highland Street stop for gyros, souvlaki, hummus, salads, and other familiar Greek cafe dishes. Memphis Magazine names it directly in the Mediterranean results of its 2026 poll. The format favors a quick, focused meal, but a shared dip and salad add useful contrast to a pita or plate. Its single local location keeps the selection grounded in Memphis.