Middle Eastern Restaurants in San Francisco, CA

“I love this place! The food really stands out and every time I go here the entire staff is so warm and friendly.

If dining in, the combo plates are great for sharing. Big portions and truly delicious hummus and baba ghanoush! And if you are on the go, their wraps are also very tasty and affordable.

The back patio is also so cute - a hidden gem for sure!“

“Our party of four came on a Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. Neighborhood parking is a bit challenging due to the popularity of the area with all the businesses there, but we found a 2 hr. spot (enforced until 9pm) after a couple loops. We ordered the house sampler plate, shish kabob, beet salad, the zahara bil tahini (cauliflower), halloumi, chicken shawarma, and for dessert, we had kanafeh, qatayef, halawa o buza. Everything, including the complimentary Palestinian dips with pita chips, was absolutely delicious- fresh and beautifully presented. It was hard to pick a favorite but I really liked the cauliflower! Two members of my party ordered a mocktail called Cinderella, and they were raving about it. The food was so good that we forgot to take pictures; we were too excited. I did remember while we were waiting for dessert, so there is one dessert picture in this review.

Our server, Lina, was attentive and very kind, and the other servers and staff were also very nice, professional, and polite. It was obvious that the staff wanted us to have a wonderful evening and we truly did. It is a very welcoming restaurant with lovely decor, excellent food and nice people. We can’t wait to come back and try more items!“

“Decided to try out their falafel and was not disappointed. I ordered the mezze platter to go. The falafel, hummus and babaganoush were delicious I just wish it came with a piece of pita or was suggested as an extra when I ordered. The hot sauce is also tasty.“

“They are friendly and have delicious food.“

“The Babagaboush is 12 out of 10
The hummus is a little lemony for my taste but it’s home made and good so ill give it 9 out of 10.

The haloumi, when ordered through delivery, comes soggy. When ordered at store: its yummy and lemony.

Falafel with Tahini is always yum“

“I ordered the beef and chicken platter, and honestly the food was amazing. The meat was flavorful, tender, and perfectly seasoned. The hummus tasted incredibly fresh and rich, and you could tell everything was made with care.

I also tried another plate with ground beef, hummus, salad, and pickles on the side, and it was just as delicious. Every item on the plate was balanced perfectly and full of authentic flavor.

The service was outstanding from start to finish. The cashier, the cooks, and the entire staff were professional, welcoming, and very generous with us. They didn’t just meet my expectations — they exceeded them.

If you’re looking for authentic Syrian and Middle Eastern food in San Francisco, Palmyra is definitely worth visiting. Strong 5 out of 5 stars from me.“

“This place was busy and had a little wait. Now I know why. This place was amazing. I've never had Arabic food and I will definitely come back. We got so much. The hummus with the pita bread was so good. We also got the hand kneaded bread. We also got the squish which was over a sweet yogurt. We got the falafel which had a different yogurt which was so good. The potatoes had an unique taste that has you keep going back. The chicken plate was the final straw. So good the chicken kabobs were so good. The rice was a good addition.“

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

“Great food, service & outdoor seating!“

“WOW the food is delicious. I never liked lamb before, but the lamb was to die for, it was so juicy and tender and flavorful - I added it on top of hummus and ate it with their warm pita bread. Also that was the best falafel I've ever had in my life, hands down -crispy and flavorful and NOT DRY. The pickles were amazing too. 10/10 will return.“

“We never come to The City without a trip to Aicha. Wonderful little spot with fabulous service & delicious food. Highly recommend.“

“The best Falafel in the Bay area! I like the traditional falafel. You can't go wrong!“

“Everything was deliciously good!“

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

“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.“

“I had their lamb roganjosh, aloo Gobi, and chicken chettinand. People might say Pakwan is the place to go for good Indian food in the city, but I was thoroughly impressed with what I ate at Keeva. This is not watered down gringofied Indian food. Absolutely loved the lamb roganjosh, the cauliflower and potatoes were very well spiced, and while I personally didn't like the chettinand, I understand the flavor profile and what that dish is. You're missing out on really delicious Indian food if you're not eating here.“

“Definitely San Francisco Bay areas. Best burgers, amazing fish and chips very favorable, savory kebabs and great tasting Gyros.“

“Outstanding Persian cuisine in the heart of San Francisco!

Alborz Restaurant exceeded all expectations. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality that made us feel like honored guests. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between elegant and welcoming.

The food was absolutely incredible. Every dish was beautifully prepared with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors that transported us straight to Iran. The portions were generous, and the presentation was lovely.

Whether you’re familiar with Persian cuisine or trying it for the first time, the menu offers something wonderful for everyone.

The service was attentive without being intrusive, and our server was happy to offer recommendations and explain dishes we weren’t familiar with.“

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

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

“Great food lovely location“

“The food is amazing you should try their flafle. It’s amazing and staff super nice fellas“

“We both had lambs ( the Mrs had the kebab with salad and soup and I had the lamb & beef platter). My plate was made special by the dressing , but my wife’s was the better deal as the smokey flavored meat was out of the ballpark sarap!“

“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.“

“Consistently delicious for decades“

“There's 3 I want to simply say were good.

Food, service, and price.

I recently came to California to visit my cousins and they brought me here to try out some food. I didn't want to originally go, because I have severe allergy problems. When I came in, we ordered, and the food came pretty fast. It was good, had no allergies, but the interior is a little unpleasant. For starters, it's not really clean. I noticed a few things left over on my table that would have gave me allergies, and there was mystery liquids on my table. If they fix the atmosphere I can give it 5 stars gladly all day.“

“Unique.
Probably cause it's street food.
Boring things into interest. Like dessert hummus and cinnamon pita chips.
Best green sauce.
Forgot what I dislike. Oh macaroni and cheese was just Kraft box or something.
Good drinks.“

“Not open for the past couple weekends and weeks in between - everyone that populates 11th street miss our guy so much!! He is a pillar of stability that supports the action taking place on the “Club Corridor”.We’re all hoping he returns soon and in good health.Joe is a treasure on 11th. Every day I look to see if he’s opened back up - it’s been a rare day to see this place not taking business. Truly, you never know watcha got til it’s gone ?We all hope to see you soon, and are sending the best wishes and loves and positive vibes. ??“

“Perfect spot for a quick lunch. I first tried the food from Sajj in San Mateo. It was a "regular" lunch place for many at my office. Now that I occasionally work in SF, I was please to find a Sajj just a block away. Love that the food is fresh and bonus that it is full of flavor. I take advantage of ordering ahead and picking up on my schedule.“

“I smelled it before I got there no always looking for “the right food cooked by the right people!” I had a bowl with chicken which I could cut with a the plastic spoon 😍 with rice and lentils very flavorful too with the Israel salad all that flavor in one bowl was the best by far! My friend who’s vegan was very satisfied had a falafel bowl which she started eating as we walked down the street! She had smashed it by the time we made to the tables at Union Square. The food delicious the portions huge and the price right! On another note when we arrived they were out of rice and of course they made me some fresh very much appreciated ❤️“

“Buena experiencia, es un lugar sencillo, su comida y servicio son buenos. Me comí un Lentil Soup con un pita bread, satisfecho y como dice el boricua “ jarro como lechón”�������������“

“LOVE the COMBO Platters with the FRIES and the FALAFELS 😋😋😋“