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Mediterranean

Average entrée price for one person
$    Under $7
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   $7 to under $12
$$$
   $12-$17
$$$$ 
   Over $17

SERVES:
OG
95% or more organic foods
Some OG
Organic foods
LG
Locally Grown foods

CREDIT CARDS
AE
   American Express
D
   Discover
DC
   Diner's Club
MC
   MasterCard
V
   Visa

ALI BABA
1030 River Rd. 689-4263.
Serving lunch, dinner: Lamb and falafel sandwiches, grape leaves, baba ghanouj, tabouli, hummus, moussaka. American items: Burgers, sandwiches, vegetarian entrees. Daily specials. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 10:30 am-8 pm M-F. MC/V/D. $-$$.
Best Middle Eastern, Third Place (tie)

CAFé GLENDI
296 E. Fifth Ave. (Fifth St. Market). 485-3391.
Serving lunch, dinner: Tasty selections of Greek/Mediterranean dishes including moussaka, chicken and lamb souvlaki, spanakopeta and fresh salmon as well as vegetarian dishes. Phone orders. Take-out. Catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. V/MC. $-$$.

CAFé SORIAH
384 W. 13th Ave. 342-4410.
Serving lunch, dinner: Mediterranean, international and Northwest cuisine. Lamb, chicken, seafood, vegetarian specialties, salads. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-2 pm M-F, 5-10 pm Su-Th, 5-11 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$.
Best Appetizer, Second Place
Best Soup
Best Middle Eastern, Second Place
Best Service
Best Romantic Dinner
Best Chef
Best Upscale Menu, Second Place
Best Wine List, Third Place
Best Overall

CASABLANCA MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT
296 E. Fifth Ave. (Fifth St. Market-downstairs). 342-3885.
Serving lunch, dinner: Vegetarian, chicken and lamb dishes from the Middle East. Counter service. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-6 pm daily. No cards. $.
Best Middle Eastern, Third Place (tie)

CASPIAN MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT
863 E. 13th Ave. 683-7800.
Serving lunch, dinner: Roasted eggplant dishes, chicken and vegetarian kabobs, falafel, gyros, feta salad, vegan soup, and more vegetarian entrees. Take-out. Now serving breakfast all day. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-8 pm daily. MC/V. $.

IRAILA MEDITERRANEAN RUSTICA
2435 Hilyard St. 684-8400.
Mezes, tapas and entrees from the sun drenched Mediterranean. Featuring local and organic foods, pasture range chicken and yummy desserts. Look for our late nights Fri. and Sat. 10-midnight in November. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Open 5 pm W-Su. V/MC. $$-$$$.

LUNA
30 E. Broadway. 434-LUNA.www.lunajazz.com
Specializing in authentic Spanish tapas (shared appetizers), wide variety of vegetarian, seafood and meat items using organic, local produce and the finest imported products from Europe. Great Spanish wine list. Also serving live jazz 5 nights a week. OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5 pm to close Tu-Sa. V/MC/AE. $.

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ZELAYA RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
839 Lincoln St. 349-9181.
Set in a historic home with a charming courtyard, Zelaya features western Mediterranean cuisine using seasonal, local organic ingredients. Local fish, lamb and beef. Vegetarian options and daily specials. Extensive wine menu. Reservations recommended. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Winter hours: 5:30-9:30 pm W, Th & Su, 5:30-10:30 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $$$-$$.