El Mansour Restaurant
3119 Clement St, San Francisco
(415) 571-8933
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The food was amazing and reflected the ethnicity the restaurant followed. Although for my taste, I found the food a little sweet. But would highly recommend, all the dishes were cooked throughly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb with Eggplant, Chicken Honey and Prunes, Chicken Kabob
Good food and service but way overpriced
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
El Mansour is a gem of a restaurant. The ambiance is a cozy, with an intimate setting that makes you feel instantly at home. The service at El Mansour is exceptional, with hosts who go out of their way to ensure you have a memorable evening. They are not only welcoming but also attentive, adding a personal touch that makes you feel like a valued guest. When it comes to the food, the portions are generous and nourishing, leaving you satisfied.
One of the highlights of the evening was the belly dancing performance with Tamara! Beautiful! Thank you all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you're coming here for a belly dancing show, just know that the shows are arbitrary. Don't schedule a reservation past 8pm, if at all. Let me explain.
We drove 30 minutes to the restaurant – and called ahead to say we would be late – and got there at 8pm and the belly dancing show was over.
We were then told it would be the only show of the night, even though reviews had said there were two shows a night.
The manager/owner said there weren't enough customers for a second show. (I don't think this restaurant will be in business for another year, to be honest. It was a Friday night and half empty.)
The worst part was that he was unapologetic and rude. If he had just said, "I'm sorry about this" or "how about I give you a free appetizer" – I would've refused the offer, but the gesture and sentiment would've been a nice one and all forgiven.
Instead, he was like, you should read the fine print and you shouldn't be late. I couldn't argue the fine print, because I wasn't sure if it did say anything about show times. But I did argue that when we called to say we were going to be late, he could've told us to hurry up, as the show would be ending by 8pm.
He didn't, and we were literally in no rush, as my GF was doing makeup in the car a little while longer after parking. If he had, I would've told her to do it later, so we could catch 10 min of the show.
Also, I went back to read the fine print and there is no mention that there is only one show a night and that you must confirm what time the show is at. Check for yourself.
Anyhow, we left, as it's one thing to not have a belly dancing show, but another thing altogether to have a rude manager scolding you and dismissive.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I visited this restaurant alone to check out the place. One of the best restaurants I visited. The customer service was amazing. The food delicious, and the atmosphere great. I enjoyed the belly dancers show and what stood out was the part in which the customer was asked to dance. Great experience, absolutely recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great restaurant, atmosphere, dancing, and delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for a special day like a birthday. The seats are arranged around a big room which is divided to two smaller divisions. Each division has room for 20+ people. The staff are generally kind and answer questions patiently.
About the food, they have a five course meal and every single course (soup, salad, chicken pie, main course, dessert) is great. We tried King’s plate and I can tell that was a good choice as we get to try all their popular dishes. I like the Moroccan cuisine after this restaurant.
The belly dancing is icing on the top!
There is no designated parking area as far as I can tell, but the neighborhood is not that busy (even on a Saturday night). so street parking is available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Bastilla, Baklava King Hassan Banana Fritters, Harira Soup
Good food, service, atmosphere. Rather Expensive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omg how do i thank you guys????? I came across this restaurant on yelp, emailed and got my questions answered, made reservations. A day before i called and the guy on the phone said don’t worry we will take care of u. They literally took care of us, omg I am just so stunned by this beautiful service you guys provided. It was my best friend's birthday and I couldn't have done anything better for her than this. To all who are reading this and have not been here, look no further, just plan your night here, and you will not regret it. They start off by washing your hands, then you get the soup and salad, the soup is out of this world. Even the salad was so yummy, I never thought I'd love the taste of eggplant. The chicken pie was next which was also really good, I loved the mixture of sweet and salty. Then the main dish, guys I ordered chicken kabobs, I am not kidding when I say it was the best kabobs ever. I did make a mistake of ordering some additional side dishes but now I know not to because the food itself was a lot. They also bring you dessert and mint tea. Lastly, they will wash your hands and give u this scented rose water which you apply on your hands. Now to the main part, there is a belly dancing show included, the performer is the sweetest person. She greeted everyone so nicely and her dance was just amazing. Do tip them coz they totally deserve that. I had asked her to bring my friend on the floor and she so nicely did that. My words can't describe the happiness I feel from last night. This restaurant has become my favorite places and I hope it becomes favourites of many people who read this.
To the management of this restaurant once again thank you so much for making us a part of your night. Everyone working here is absolutely amazing. Hope to see u guys again sometime.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Bastilla, Chicken Kabob
This restaurant is an absolute gem! It offers a truly unique experience that goes far beyond just the food.The stunning interior makes you feel being in a different world. As soon as you enter, you'll be greeted by a waiter who will wash your hands in a beautiful bowl using a decorative jug.They offer both a la carte and pre-fixe menus, ( go with 1 pre fixe menu for 2 people and then just add on the entree other people in group ). The food is very tasty we specifically liked chicken kebab, lentil soup and some eggplant dish in the salads.The highlight of the evening was the mesmerizing belly dance performance by Nicole at around 7:30 pm. Her grace was captivating, and she even invited us to learn a few moves ourselves!This restaurant is a must-visit for anyone seeking an unforgettable evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lentil Soup, Chicken Kabob
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Very nice place, great food and service ?,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our family has been coming here for over 15 years and each time we come here we have an excellent time!! Great food, excellent staff & live entertainment!! If you are looking for a great time & great food, look no more!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava King Hassan Banana Fritters
Loved the belly dancing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The $37 Fish Tagine that resulted in a 3am bout of Montezuma's Revenge was enough to make me forget all about the cool ambience at this stylish Maghrebi eatery. If I were the suspicious type, I would say the waiter was complicit due to his enthusiastic recommendation of this particular dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Solid food. Definitely a consistent stop when visiting
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Moroccan Seafood, Couscous w Brochette, Rabbit Kabob
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