Lebanese Restaurants near San Francisco, CA

“I lived in the Middle East and what Mezze and Mooore offers is of the same high standard as the best restaurants in Beirut.“

“Before heading out to Mezze, I told my wife you never go wrong with Lebanese restaurants, and sure enough we found the richest high quality food menu a Middle Eastern restaurant could ever have. Loved the Kebsseh, Bamya, shrimp appetizers and everything else! Thank you and totally nominated to be best in town.“

“I had to leave a review after our experience at Arabian Nights. We were visiting San Francisco with a large group of 15 people and needed a last-minute dinner reservation. Not only were they able to accommodate us, but they made the entire evening feel effortless.

A huge thank you to KG, who was one of the best waiters I’ve ever had. Managing a group of 15 is no easy task, especially when everyone is ordering food, drinks, and hookah, but he handled everything flawlessly. He was attentive, positive, outgoing, and always seemed to be one step ahead of what we needed. The level of service he provided was truly outstanding and played a huge part in making our night such a success.

The food completely exceeded my expectations. The meat platters were fantastic, the bread was fresh and delicious, and the hummus was some of the best I’ve had. Every dish that came to the table was flavorful and well prepared. Honestly, I was shocked by how good the food was. The hookahs were also excellent and added to the great atmosphere.

If you enjoy Arabic food, I highly recommend giving this place a try. It was one of the most pleasant surprises of our trip to San Francisco.

The only minor downside has nothing to do with the restaurant itself. The surrounding area can feel a little sketchy at night, and it was somewhat off-putting when we first arrived. My recommendation is to simply Uber there and back, and you’ll have nothing to worry about. Personally, I wouldn’t leave my car parked in the area.

Overall, Arabian Nights delivered amazing food, great hookah, and exceptional service. KG made sure our large group had an incredible experience, and I can’t thank him enough. We will absolutely be back next time in SF.“

“7 of us went here on Sunday for my son's birthday celebration. His choice. At first we were given a spot too small for all of us, a very small short table for 2 placed next to a table for 4. Luckily the large group seated at the racetrack shaped table left and were were able to move. You order and pay in advance at the counter, they give you a number and bring the food out to you. The 5% SF tax is added and you tip prior to experiencing the quality of service. I still added my usual 20%. The food began coming out quickly, my only concern was that the 2 appetizer plates we ordered arrived after all of the 5 mains we ordered. The flavors and quality of everything were quite good, perhaps other than the falafel, which was very dry. My wife especially loved the branding. It does get busy and folks were lined up waiting to be seated, glad we decided to show up at 5.“

“Five stars for support, but food-wise I’d probably give it more like a 3.5–4. I really wanted to love this spot and support Palestinian food, but it felt more catered to the neighborhood than like the authentic Palestinian comfort food I was hoping for. The flavors seemed toned down and didn’t really remind me of the Middle Eastern food I grew up with or normally look for. Also no halal meat options.

The halloumi was probably my favorite thing, especially with the da2a on top. We also got the hummus, grilled hanger steak, and chicken skewers. Unfortunately, the chicken was thigh meat and was really chewy, and both the chicken and steak could’ve used a lot more marinating and flavor.

I also wish there had been a little more Palestinian representation throughout the space, especially since that’s such a big part of the restaurant’s identity. For the portions and overall experience, I thought the prices were pretty high too.

The place itself was absolutely packed and super noisy when we went, with a very busy, trendy tech crowd. I can see why a lot of people love it, especially if they’re newer to these flavors, but if you’re used to really flavorful, authentic Middle Eastern food, it might not hit the same. I’m glad I tried it and happy to support, but personally I probably wouldn’t go back.“

“5 stars. Amazing food from the lentil soup to dessert. Highly recommend.“

“I've walked by a thousand times and finally went in for dinner. My only complaints is that I waited this long to try it. The food was amazing and the service was attentive yet relaxed and we didn't feel rushed. I'll absolutely be going back soon.“