Darna Mediterranean Grill is a Palestinian-owned restaurant at 10829 N 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617, and it is one of the more distinctive spots for a Mediterranean restaurant in Temple Terrace. The menu centers on Palestinian home cooking and kabobs grilled over real charcoal, with mixed grill, lamb chops, filet mignon, and whole red snapper among the options. Darna is family-run, and the recipes come from the family's kitchen. You'll find the food is prepared from scratch each morning. Hummus, grape leaves and pita are made in-house, and all meat is halal. Darna is open every day from 11 AM to 10 PM, but hours can change, so call ahead to confirm before you visit at. ## What to Expect at Darna Mediterranean Grill The kitchen grills over charcoal, which is central to the menu. Every kabob goes over real charcoal, and the grill platter is built for a group, with 12 skewers arriving on one plate for the table. If you're deciding what to order, the lamb ouzi is the dish the restaurant describes as one it saves for celebrations. It is slow-roasted lamb over spiced rice with cashews and almonds, and it is on the menu every day. The appetizer list is broad. The Darna Mixed Appetizer, priced at, puts several classics on one plate, including rekakat cheese, kibbeh, grape leaves, hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammara and tabouli. Kibbeh nayeh, made with hand-pounded lamb and bulgur, is another option for those who want something traditional. Vegetarian diners will find grape leaves, falafel, hummus, labneh and fried cauliflower among the choices. ## Planning Your Visit to Darna Mediterranean Grill: Hours and Contact Darna is open every day from 11 AM to 10 PM. Because hours may change, call the restaurant before you go at to confirm. The phone line is also the best way to ask about large groups. - Address: 10829 N 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
- Phone: - Hours: Open every day, 11 AM to 10 PM
- Online ordering is available at darnatampa.com Darna also offers a Sunday buffet from 12 PM to 9 PM, priced at for adults and for kids. The buffet includes grape leaves, kousa, lamb and chicken mendi, a salad bar, coffee and dessert, and it is dine-in only. The restaurant also handles catering for offices, weddings and family gatherings, with grill platters, mezze trays and shawarma delivered hot. ## Tips Before You Go Call ahead at to confirm hours and to check on the buffet or catering if that is your plan. If you're ordering for a group, the grill platter for the table is priced at and is a practical way to share several kabobs at once. Both dine-in and takeout are available, so you can pick whichever suits your plans. The menu also includes a range of Palestinian dishes beyond the grill, such as mansaf, mulukhia, malfoof and bamiah, so there is room to try something new on each visit.