Kalamatas is located at an upscale strip mall in the trendy Green Hills community. Maher and Kitty Fawaz along with partner and executive chef Beth Collins have created a health conscience Mediterranean restaurant. The atmosphere of the restaurant is that of a Mediterranean bistro with warm brown and amber hues creating a sense of warmth and relaxation. Guests are often greeted by Maher who makes their meal fresh when ordered.
The menu is filled with an array of tasty items created for a health conscience clientele. Most of the menu was created by Collins, but a few items draw from Kitty’s experience as a registered dietitian with Saint Thomas Hospital. Collins worked formerly at the Mad Platter and met Kitty while working at the St. Thomas heart healthy cooking school. The Fawaz family also own Farooge; a casual Mediterranean restaurant on Charlotte Avenue, and Gyros Cafe in Murfreesboro.



The menu is filled with delights such as savory lamb, the best hummus around, and stuffed grape leaves whose rice stuffing balances the tart pickle flavor of the leaves. The tuna salad remains healthy without the fatty mayonnaise and instead contains lemon, oil along with capers wrapped in a pita. The deserts are not to be missed. Tempting Baklava awaits at the counter and the light and rich tiramisu is becoming a favorite.