Suraya is a Lebanese spot in Fishtown that’s great for a date, brunch, or a big group dinner. Honestly, it’s great for everything.

Cafe La Maude in NoLibs serves Lebanese and French food and has a very popular weekend brunch.

Spice Finch is a Mediterranean spot in Rittenhouse that’s great for everything from a client dinner to drinks at the bar.

Audrey Claire is a Mediterranean spot in Rittenhouse and it’s one of our favorite BYOBs in the area.

Stina is technically a pizzeria, but the best things here are their Mediterranean dishes.

Kanella Grill is a Greek BYOB in Washington Square West that’s a great spot for a weeknight dinner.

Musi is an Israeli-inspired BYOB in Pennsport with a seasonal menu that uses almost entirely local ingredients.

Mama’s is a vegetarian, kosher shop with great falafel that usually has a line around the block during lunch hours.

Renata’s Kitchen is an all-day brunch spot in University City with a Mediterranean-leaning menu.

Aksum is a Mediterranean BYOB in West Philly that’s good for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Dizengoff in Center City is basically the fast-casual version of Zahav, with the same great hummus, but without the two-month wait.

Isot is a Turkish BYOB in Washington Square West that’s great for groups and weekend brunch.