50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in San Francisco

“Welcome to heaven on earth. SF local and either best resturant I've ever been at or tied for first with Han Il Kwan II. Ridiculous quality and exceptional taste. Highly reccomend.“

“Calamari was the best! Go and get it“

“Lovely atmosphere and service from the hostess to our servers. Menu is unique yet simple. Great for vegetarians looking for finer menu. Every bite was flavorful and delicious!“

“Last year, during my first visit to San Francisco, I discovered this restaurant and absolutely loved it. Now I’m back in San Francisco for the second time, and on my very first day in town, I knew I had to come back here.

The food is incredibly delicious! I was so excited to start eating that I completely forgot to take a picture of the chicken soup, but I did manage to get photos of the İskender and the dessert. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and just as amazing as I remembered.

If you’re in San Francisco, you should definitely give this place a try—you won’t regret it!“

“Where East meets West and meets fusion. Authentic Turkish cuisine with a twist. Service and food are outstanding. The owner is on site and monitors every detail. Highly recommended.“

“Amazing Food and great customer service!!!!!“

“My friend and I were visiting CA from Tunisia and stopped here for a taste of home. The chef's dishes are delicious and showcase his unique personal touch on classic recipes. We enjoyed everything we ate, and especially recommend the spicy cauliflower and deviled eggs. The meat in the tagines was incredibly tender and flavorful. As we say in Tunisia, Saha w bishfe! Enjoy!“

“They handled our group of 13 for a birthday celebration flawlessly. The table was overflowing with delicious dishes, and the staff orchestrated everything into a seamless, family‑style feast. Wonderful food, wonderful people, wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommended for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings.“

“Phenomenal experience! 🍷 🍽️ Wonderful food and cocktails! A must try while in the Presidio area!“

“everything about the restaurant, from the heated outdoor dining, people who work there, the food so deliciously great especially the one that prepares and cook it, THE CHEFS, amazingly incredible they are and not so pricey above all.“

“האוכל הזכיר אוכל של בית. מה שחסר לנו פה בארה״ב מוסיקה ישראלית משובחת וחומוס טעים. הרגשה של ישראל באמריקה👏👏👏“

“Octopus was very very delicious“

“Fantastic Mediterranean food with great customer service, reasonable prices and gluten-free options. Several tables for both inside and outside dining. There is also an assortment of homemade sweets and imported Mediterranean goods. Highly recommend!“

“We stopped for desert and coffee, it was absolutely amazing. The Dubai cheesecake is rich without being too sweet. The coffee is fantastic as well. The owner is friendly and you could tell he really enjoys serving his customers.

If you're here on vacation it's the perfect stop.“

“Very good Turkish and Mediterranean food in this place. The place is very nice and the atmosphere is perfect. The prices are very reasonable as well. I tried the Adana and kofta kebabs, very good. The gyros are excellent as well. Overall an excellent option close to union square area.“

“I had the opportunity to enjoy their food at a recent pop-up restaurant put on by La cucina in San Francisco! their cuisine is Algerian and very delicious! I have never had the chance to experience this particular cuisine and now I cannot wait until they open the Municipal Marketplace in San Francisco's tenderloin neighborhood! expected to open in July, KAYMA will be one of the stalls featured there. absolutely every morsel I tried at that dinner was delicious but they're brined black olives were incredible! hoping they will have them available in jars to take home!“

“Exceptional flavors and ingredient combinations. Beautiful atmosphere, great staff, and excellent prices. I am only in San Francisco for 4 days and I might come back a second time because the food was so great. Well worth the visit!!!!!“

“I was in the neighborhood and looking for a quick option so I called ahead to order. Billy was friendly and offered me broth and a fresh falafel ball while I waited.

The lamb wrap was great and I’m happy to support a small business with a passionate owner.“

“great food! period. love it“

“We had such a wonderful time while visiting San Francisco. I have never had freshly brewed kombucha before so this was an absolute treat! The flavors tasted very pure, subtle and not overly sweet or sour. Very balanced. The Turkish meal was presented very beautifully with plenty for 2-3 people. Enjoy eating upstairs and looking through the extensive cook book collection!“

“Great food, service & outdoor seating!“

“Arguably my favorite Mediterranean place in SF. The food is consistently awesome. Love the shawarma and shish kebabs. The stews also look good but haven’t had a chance to try them yet. Service is also super friendly. Can’t say enough good things about Karam.“

“As a girl moving to San Francisco, I can confidently say that this restaurant has become my regular spot! When I used to visit my sister who lives in the bay area, we came to this place and instantly fell in love. It felt like a taste of back home with the authentic spices and lively ambience. The food was delicious, extremely fresh and well seasoned. Everything came out piping hot and was clearly made with fresh ingredients. That’s hard to find nowadays. We ordered just about everything popular on the menu and I definitely recommend the sultani… the char on the meat is truly one of a kind. I also recommend the manti. It’s so unique but the tarte yogurt mixed with the tomato sauce just works. The service was also impeccable. Our waiter, Hussein, was so helpful and took great care of us during our stay. We didn’t want to leave! It was such a beautiful stay and I will definitely be returning for the coming years that I will live in SF!“

“Absolutely frickin’ amazing. The portions were phenomenal, especially for the price. The kebobs were juicy as hell. The rice buttery, the salad juicy, and the hummus creamy. I will 100000% be coming back here. This is the best bang for your buck in SF when looking for mediterranean food. All y’all other places better be taking notes. And the staff is friendly and get the job done.

I forgot a photo because the food was so delicious i couldn’t stop to take one.“

“An enchanting and magical place.“

“Delicious food in an amazing atmosphere !“

“I ordered the Salmon plater it was fresh, the rice was so good and instead of hummus I ordered salad which was also great, and the thin bread omg it was amazing everything was delicious. The price it's right loved it!! I just started working around the area so I had a great experience it clean and smelled clean.“

“Loved it so much and loved it so much and loved it over and over“

“It was our first time and the service was amazing. Our dinner was more than excellent, the grilled pork chops with sweet potato puree best ever tasted. Great selection in red wine and great atmosphere! Owners were there and were very welcoming and down to earth! 100% recommended“

“Heathly food. The Shawarma wrap it's my favorite. I love it!!!“

“Took my team of 14 for a celebration during Dreamforce week and we sat outside in the heated Patio it was a cool night but we felt very comfortable. Out service was fun and attentive. Helped us plan a bit for such a large group and we really ordered perfectly. Food and cocktails were great. I've eaten here for years and have a good expectation on what I hat we'll be getting and wasn't disappointed. Very tasty Mediterranean fare, always good. Highlight was a tomahawk chop special was so good we ordered a second for the table lol.“

“Pàr napja itt vacsoràztunk a csalàdommal!Az ètelek isteni finomak voltak. Csirke gyros tàlat ès a Mix Grill hús tàlat vàlasztottunk, friss volt minden! A Hummust mindenkinek ajànlom, hogy kóstolja meg! Mennyei finom volt! Kedves kiszolgàlàs ès èlő zene is volt! Mindenkinek csak ajànlani tudom ezt a helyet! Visszatèrünk mèg! We had dinner here a couple of days ago with my family! The food was delicious. We chose the Chicken Gyros platter and the Mix Grill meat platter, everything was fresh! I recommend the Hummus to everyone to try! It was heavenly delicious! There was also nice service and live music! I can only recommend this place to everyone! We will be back!“

“Delicious food. Interesting menu. Try the cauliflower. Try the lamb. Try the börek. Very friendly staff. Nice outdoor Parklet. Intimate indoor tables.And don’t forget the Turkish beer.“

“Everything was deliciously good!“

“Coming from Europe, I hadn’t had a kebab in years and this definitely put me in HEAVEN. The Shawarmas were absolutely amazing as well as the baklavas. The owner was friendly and accessible.
I was just so sad I wasn’t able to grab some, one more time before we left (they’re closed on the weekends).
I definitely recommend this place!!! Thank you for bringing this to America🫶🏼“

“We had a great schnitzel plate with a malt star beer. Portions were huge and very tasty.“

“We absolutely love Sumac! We discovered this little gem while traveling a few years ago, and now it's one of those places we have to stop at whenever we're in town. The falafel burger is one of my favorites, and don't even get me started on the banana pudding! 😍 It's so nice finding a place you genuinely look forward to visiting again and again.“

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

“My friends and I just spotted your restaurant after being at a movie on Chestnut st. We just wanted a light bite to eat, we chose the Red Lentil soup fantastic. The Spanikopita excellent and a Bean dish all e with delicious Pita and red Huumus?. We will return.Thank you.!“

“Very nice couple serving tasty food and generous portions. There was a misunderstanding with our order where they served us the plate we didn't order and also refunded the money although we insisted that we want to pay because we consumed the food but they didn't take back the money. Very kind people.“

“اكل حلال اسعار في متناول اليد تعامل قمة في الذوق“

“Everything looks just amazing. Truly Mediterranean came highly recommended!“

“Great food lovely location“

“Fast, fresh and consistently good. I've never had a bad meal here“

“Consistently delicious for decades“

“Upon walking into this place, you immediately feel like you've been transported out of San Francisco and into the Mediterranean. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and there's a gorgeous, completely covered outdoor area with plenty of seating. We sat in the outdoor area in the back of the restaurant next to an olive tree, and it was so peaceful. The staff was absolutely amazing, super attentive, and they refilled our pita bread and dips continously.

The food was exceptionally good, super flavorful, and very fresh. We will definitely be going back very soon. This is a very special place.“

“Super yummy hummus plates, falafel, kebabs and salads. Found this gem while on a walk in China town. Not easy to find, but once you know where to find it you will come back again and again. Sooooo good.“

“One of The best Lebanese restaurant i have been to in my life, sweetest owners, explained everything about how they make the food, the owner wished us well on our journey and work, almost got a family vibe and did not feel like i was eating in a restaurant, staff was excellent and helpful. Cute corner place in a great neighbourhood. I will always cherish my time here“

“-nice ambiance & restaurant gives very positive feeling with their outer European style look and color. I wouldn’t have gone inside if it looked dirty from outside.
-Great service, the owner was very accommodating and made sure we had great experience
-Food is very good quality & rightly priced

We went there with family for the first time and planning to go again. We are now thinking of trying their Turkish breakfast.“