Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 8 California mediterranean spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Bakersfield, Eureka, Los Angeles and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.

1. Falafel’s Drive-In (San Jose)

Mediterranean · $ · 4.6★ (2,345 Google reviews)

Falafel’s Drive-In earned its spot on the show for Mediterranean dishes that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 2,345 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 2, Episode 1 — “Totally Fried” (October 1, 2007)
Address: 2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128
Phone: +1 408-294-7886
Website: www.falafelsdrive-in.com
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2. Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill (San Luis Obispo)

Pizza, Mediterranean, Dessert · $$ · 4.6★ (2,176 Google reviews)

Known for pizza, Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 2,176 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 40, Episode 1 — “Fistful of Flavor” (August 2, 2024)
Address: 1210 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: +1 805-439-1999
Website: eatpetra.com
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3. The Refuge (San Carlos)

American, Burger, Sandwich, Mediterranean · $$ · 4.6★ (2,057 Google reviews)

The American classics at The Refuge clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 2,057 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 18, Episode 2 — “Meat Lover's Paradise” (September 2, 2013)
Address: 963 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: +1 650-598-9813
Website: www.refugesc.com
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4. Alforon (San Diego)

Mediterranean · $$ · 4.6★ (1,875 Google reviews)

Alforon is one of the area’s go-to spots for Mediterranean dishes, with a strong 4.6 stars from 1,875 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 7 — “International Infusion” (July 17, 2019)
Address: 5965 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: +1 619-269-9904
Website: www.alforon.com
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5. Tahini (San Diego)

Mediterranean, Vegan/Vegetarian · $ · 4.7★ (1,593 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for Mediterranean dishes, Tahini keeps a 4.7-star rating across 1,593 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 3 — “Sausage, Shawarma and Scaloppini” (June 1, 2019)
Address: 9119 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite H, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: +1 858-779-3272
Website: order.tahinistreetfood.com/order/tahini-clairemontdiningOptiontakeout
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6. Pyrenees Cafe (Bakersfield)

Mediterranean · $$ · 4.5★ (1,189 Google reviews)

Pyrenees Cafe earned its spot on the show for Mediterranean dishes that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 1,189 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 22, Episode 9 — “To Bakersfield and Beyond” (April 24, 2015)
Address: 601 Sumner St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Phone: +1 661-323-0053
Website: www.thepyreneescafe.com
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7. Café Nooner (Eureka)

Breakfast, Mediterranean, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.4★ (749 Google reviews)

Known for a knockout breakfast, Café Nooner still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 749 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 19, Episode 5 — “Dynamite Duos” (March 7, 2014)
• Season 23, Episode 17 — “Extra Helpings” (November 27, 2015)
Address: 2910 E St, Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: +1 707-407-3664
Website: www.cafenooner.com
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8. Marouch Restaurant (Los Angeles)

Asian, Mediterranean · $$ · 4.5★ (549 Google reviews)

The bold Asian flavors at Marouch Restaurant clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 549 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 37, Episode 11 — “Dumpling-icious” (August 18, 2023)
Address: 4905 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Phone: +1 323-662-9325
Website: www.hollywoodmarouch.com
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