About Us
Born from a passion for authentic Mediterranean cooking, Darna Mediterranean Grill brings the bold flavors of the Levant to Temple Terrace, Tampa.
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Our Home · Our Table
Temple Terrace, Florida
Our Name, Our Promise
Darna دارنا
Our Home · In Arabic
A Table Set With Love
“Every plate we serve carries the memory of a family kitchen — the kind where the door is always open.”
Darna was born from a simple belief: that the most extraordinary meals happen around a table where everyone feels welcome. We brought the flavors of the Levant, slow-roasted lamb, charcoal-kissed kabobs, hand-rolled grape leaves to Temple Terrace so that our neighbors could taste what home means to us.
Our family’s recipes traveled with us across continents. They were written in margins of notebooks, memorized by smell, and passed down through hands that knew how much salt is enough without measuring. We honor that tradition in every dish we prepare.
When you sit at our table, you are not just a guest. You are part of Darna — our home.
What We Stand For
Our Philosophy
Cooked With Fire
We believe in the ancient alchemy of charcoal and open flame. Nothing is rushed. Our meats are marinated overnight, our breads baked fresh, our rice layered with spice from the first minute on the stove.
Rooted in Tradition
Our recipes are not invented — they are remembered. From the kibbeh our grandmothers shaped by hand to the ouzi that perfumes the whole neighborhood, we cook the way our family has always cooked.
Generous Hospitality
In Arab culture, a guest is a gift. We set our tables with that conviction. You will never leave Darna hungry, and you will never leave as a stranger. Our doors, like our hearts, stay open.
The faces behind the flame
Meet Our Team
A family — by blood and by choice — united by a love of feeding people well.
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A Glimpse Inside
Life at Darna
10829 N 56TH STREET
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617
Find Us
Come Sit at Our Table
Hours of Operation
Contact Us
813 · 450 · 1010
contact@darnatampa.com
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Our Story
Newly Opened. Deeply Rooted.
Darna means “Our Home” in Arabic and that’s exactly the feeling we set out to create. We opened our doors in Temple Terrace, Tampa with one mission: to bring authentic Mediterranean flavors to the heart of our community.
Every dish carries generations of tradition. From fire-grilled meats to hand-rolled grape leaves, we cook with passion, fresh ingredients, and deep respect for the culture behind every recipe.
As Seen On
Experience Authentic Mediterranean Grilling in Tampa
From fire-grilled lamb chops to slow-roasted Ouzi, every dish at Darna is crafted with love, tradition, and the freshest ingredients. Come hungry, leave happy.
Meet the Team
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Mike Rowen
Senior Chef
Wade Warren
Restaurant Manager
Esther Howard
Senior Chef