Dog-friendly restaurant · Elmwood & Claremont, Central Berkeley
La Mediterranee
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern café on College Avenue in the Elmwood, open since 1982. Meze plates, hummus, baba ganoush, kebabs and fillo dishes are made from scratch, with organic options and outdoor seating.
More about La Mediterranee
Founder Levon Der Bedrossian came to California from Lebanon in 1967 and opened the first La Méditerranée on Fillmore Street in San Francisco in 1979, building the menu on Armenian family recipes and Lebanese meze. He opened the Berkeley café in November 1982 with his cousin Garbis Baghdassarian, who manages it. The family also ran locations in San Francisco and a catering business.
Bringing your dog
According to our sources, dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Mediterranean restaurant on College Avenue in the Elmwood. Dogs may join you at the outdoor tables.
Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.
Getting there
- Address2936 College Ave, Berkeley, CA
- NeighborhoodElmwood & Claremont, Central Berkeley
- CuisineMediterranean
More dog-friendly spots near La Mediterranee
- Baker & CommonsCaféabout 250 ft
- about 0.5 mi
- La NoteFrenchabout 1.0 mi
- CornerstoneBeer gardenabout 1.0 mi
La Mediterranee: frequently asked questions
Is La Mediterranee dog-friendly?
Yes, according to BringFido and Yelp. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Can I bring my dog inside La Mediterranee?
Our sources only mention the outdoor seating area. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in Berkeley dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.
What kind of food does La Mediterranee serve?
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern café on College Avenue in the Elmwood, open since 1982. Meze plates, hummus, baba ganoush, kebabs and fillo dishes are made from scratch, with organic options and outdoor seating.
Where is La Mediterranee?
La Mediterranee is at 2936 College Ave in the Elmwood & Claremont, Central Berkeley, Berkeley.
Are there other dog-friendly places near La Mediterranee?
Yes. The closest one on our list is Baker & Commons, about 250 ft away, followed by Peet's Coffee (Domingo Ave) (about 0.5 mi) and La Note (about 1.0 mi).
Sources
About the restaurant:
- Visit Berkeley: La Mediterranee, undated, read Oct 2026
- Berkeleyside, Sep 2018
- The New Fillmore, May 2019