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Clairemont · $15–24 · Ranked in 1 list
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Sufi Mediterranean Grill is a Clairemont spot ranked #4 of 6 in our Best Mediterranean Restaurants in San Diego list, scoring 86/100 in our Best Mediterranean Restaurants in San Diego. Order the beef and chicken kabob combo. A neighborhood grill with better meat than the strip mall suggests.
We scored Sufi Mediterranean Grill 86/100 in our full editorial review.
Read the full Sufi Mediterranean Grill reviewSufi Mediterranean Grill is in Clairemont, San Diego. Give yourself a few extra minutes for parking on weekends — Clairemont fills up early on sunny days.
Explore ClairemontOn our Best Mediterranean Restaurants in San Diego list, Sufi Mediterranean Grill lands at #4 of 6, just behind Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine (88/100) and ahead of Balboa International Market (86/100). Mama's Bakery & Lebanese Deli holds #1 with 92/100, so the gap is 6 points.
See the full Best Mediterranean Restaurants in San Diego rankingSufi Mediterranean Grill scores 86/100 against a best mediterranean restaurants in san diego field that averages 87.7, running from 85 at the bottom to 92 at the top. That is 1.7 points below the category average, though it still finishes ahead of 1 of the 5 other places we scored. It lands 4th of 6, and the category leader is 6 points clear.
Judged criterion by criterion, Sufi Mediterranean Grill separates itself most on value (90/100 versus a 90 category average). Its softest showing is uniqueness at 80, 3.7 points under the field. Those two numbers are the honest summary: this is a place you pick for value, not for a clean sweep of every category.
| Criterion | Sufi Mediterranean Grill | Category avg. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experience | 88 | 89.2 | -1.2 |
| Consistency | 86 | 89 | -3 |
| Value | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| Atmosphere | 76 | 78.7 | -2.7 |
| Uniqueness | 80 | 83.7 | -3.7 |
Scores are Sandi Spots editorial judgments, compared against every other place we ranked in best mediterranean restaurants in san diego.
Clairemont is dense enough that Sufi Mediterranean Grill rarely needs to be a standalone trip. We have scored at least six other ranked spots in the same neighborhood, so it is easy to stack a visit with Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe (90/100 in our best halal restaurants in san diego list) or Ronald's Donuts (86/100) and turn one stop into an afternoon.
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Yes, if you are in the neighborhood or nearby.
Sufi Mediterranean Grill scores 86/100 in our Best Mediterranean Restaurants in San Diego list (#4 of 6). It is strongest on value (90) and experience (88). A neighborhood grill with better meat than the strip mall suggests.
Skip it if atmosphere matters most to you — that is its weakest category (76/100).
Sufi Mediterranean Grill is a good fit for mediterranean restaurants. Because it ranks #4 on our best mediterranean restaurants in san diego list, it makes the most sense to pair it with nearby stops in Clairemont rather than build a day around a long cross-town drive. Check live hours and availability before leaving, especially for a weekend visit.
Best tactical tip: The saffron rice is worth the upcharge.
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Score 86/100 on this list's criteria · Order: Beef and chicken kabob combo · $15–24
Sufi is a family-run Persian-Mediterranean grill with generous kabob portions and quick service. It's a locals' weeknight option rather than a destination.
Local tip: The saffron rice is worth the upcharge.
Scored with our ranking methodology — mediterranean-restaurants.
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