50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near South San Francisco

“When I first walked into this establishment, I didn’t know my taste buds would get a glimpse of heaven. My food was perfectly cooked and seasoned— from the wrap, to the falafel and hummus. Not only is everything delicious, but it was all so fresh I genuinely tasted the freshness. Additionally, staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, and the establishment itself is so nice. Thank you for such an authentic and delicious meal. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience, and I’ll definitely be coming back soon!“

“We travelled from Maryland to experience San Francisco, found this local restaurant within walking distance of our hotel, and decided to give it a try. It was well worth it! The staff was accommodating, attentive and very friendly. The food was exceptional! If you haven’t tried Mediterranean cuisine or love it, this is the place for you!“

“This place is a gem in SSF! We come here regularly about 2-3 times a month for the last 4 years because we love it so much! The ingredients are always fresh and great quality. The owner John is super friendly and hospitable as well as Yakup who regularly works there too. They also make homemade Turkish Delight that’s the best we’ve had. Please give this place a try and you will love it too!“

“Oh my goodness. Such a gem in the rough. Amazing food in the middle of an industrial area. I'm an old fat white guy, and the meal defeated me. For the first time in a long time, I needed a doggy bag. The Shawarma were delicious as were the pickled veggies and cole slaw. The Arabic coffee was to die for. So rich and thick!“

“Good food!!!! Close to my house 🏠“

“Nick the Greek had an excellent atmosphere, fast service, and friendly staff. The food was fresh and tasted good overall. I would have given five stars, but I specifically asked about the Greek salad portion beforehand and was told it was a good size. Unfortunately, it did not match how it was presented on the menu, and for a $12 salad, it didn’t feel like a good value. I could understand a smaller portion if it included protein, but especially without protein, it felt overpriced for what was served. Good experience overall, but the portion size was disappointing.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Calamari was the best! Go and get it“

“The interior is lovely, and the open kitchen is nice to see. The waiters provided us exceptional service. Between the two of us, we got the lamb carpaccio and guvec for two -- both of which tasted great. That said, since the meal ended up being over $50 per person and we ordered the menu for two, it would’ve been nice to leave feeling a bit more full. Still, it’s a nice upscale restaurant overall with a great atmosphere.“

“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!“

“I popped in for pickup at Presidio Kebab and was immediately greeted by super friendly staff who were so warm and helpful. They were great at offering recommendations when I asked, and even filled up my water bottle while I waited, which I thought was very kind of them. My food was ready exactly within the estimated window, which is always appreciated.

I ordered the Adana Kebab because I’m a big fan of lamb, especially in the Adana style, and I have to say their version is fantastic. The lamb is seasoned so flavorfully and pairs beautifully with the accompanying orzo rice pilaf, the fresh and acidic salad, medley of raw vegetables, and the warm pieces of lavash. They also included their house sauce and a house-made hot sauce, which added a nice bit of punchiness to he meal overall.

I enjoyed my takeout meal very much so look forward to going back to try more of the menu fresh out of the kitchen as the ambience was very much a cozy and intimate one.“

“The best Palestinian/Jordanian/Lebanese food ever! So happy it’s open again in San Bruno 😍“

“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!!!!!“

“We came here for breakfast and really enjoyed it. I ordered a matcha latte with a little vanilla and it was amazing! I also had the salmon eggs Benedict, and the portion was very good!
They seated us very quickly, even though the restaurant was pretty busy. Great food and nice atmosphere overall.“

“Great tasting authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. Owners from Gaza Strip originally.“

“Always excited to try a new Mediterranean restaurant, and Kolaj really surprised me. The beef doner was so perfect, I felt forced to take my time with it. Definitely will be back to try the pastries. I saw some kadayıf in there and that's my favorite.“

“Very Nice staff and very clean kitchen and they always treat ME LIKE FAMILY WHEN I COME IN. I recommend this place and its a great addition to our community. Love Teena“

“great food! period. love it“

“This place is delicious! We were a table of 4 so ordered a bunch of items and everything was great. The best was definitely the mezze platter. It’s a great sample of many items on the menu. Definitely worth it. Very excited to go again!

We went on a Saturday night at 6pm and were seated immediately but it got a lot busier shortly after that!“

“Everything was great. We ate are food to quickly so no pics: (but it was really good and service was great. Very attentive. We were there near closing and there was some customers that came in as they closed and they weren't turned away but welcomed in. Was nice friendly environment. Was surprised by a tea at the end of our meal. Sadly we were just driving by and don't live in this area but if we need to come by this way again we will be back!“

“Their tilapia fillet is excellent. Gyros is good. Best baklava. Staff are friendly, cordial, polite and professional. As soon as we walked in, they recognized us.“

“Everything was exquisite. It was a pleasure to be seated here. The lamb shish kabob filled me up. The only constructive criticism I will say is that the water is from tap. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but someone has to! Besides that I will be happy to return and I strongly recommend this place! Ali was very kind as well as accommodating!“

“​⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Incredible Mediterranean Food!
​If you are looking for authentic, fresh, and incredibly flavorful Mediterranean food, this is the place to go in Burlingame! The kabobs are cooked to absolute perfection—tender, juicy, and packed with the right amount of spices. Every side dish, from the hummus to the fresh rice, tastes homemade and high-quality.
​Beyond the food, the service is outstanding. The staff is welcoming, attentive, and makes you feel right at home. The portions are very generous for the price, meaning you definitely won't leave hungry. Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch wrap or sitting down for a full dinner plate, it never disappoints. Highly recommended!“

“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.“

“Absolutely a great experience! Ambiance was nice. Place was very busy with lunch crowd but the server was very attentive to all. The beef dumplings and the beef and lamb schwarma was amazing! The sangria was tasty! Highly recommend coming to this restaurant!“

“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!“

“I decided to give it a try because Mediterranean. There are too many Italian and Asian places and I wanted something different.
Gives an I glad I did !

They have a great menu choice and although I don't remember the name of my dish it was lamb and it was amazing. Perfect temperature, amazing flavor, the rice was spot on and the salad crunchy and fresh.
I am not sure what stressing they used but I could drink that by itself, it was amazing. The lady who served me had a smile on her face and was super polite. The bread I got with my order was delicious.

I am absolutely coming back here and I will drag everybody here who asks me where to eat.

Next time I want to try their pizza so watch for that.

A really great place, I can only recommend it.

Update 05/2026:

Kofta Kebap Plate.... I just returned from Sydney where I got to try and enjoy all sorts of meals so it was my desire to stop by Med. P&G for a Kofta Kebab plate.. and I am so glad I did.
The best was tender and flavorful, the gentle lemon dressing on the crisp salad was incredible, the rice really really good and the bread... I have no words.

I am glad I came back!“

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

“Everything was deliciously good!“

“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.“

“ONE word "EXCELLENT". Great menu, love the murals, quick service, clean and they even serve beer and wine. parking is tricky so have patience. Garlic Fries, Hummus, Combo Gyro Plate!“

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

“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.“

“Everything i ordered (mansaf, veggie plate, chick shawerma, dolma, tabbouleh) was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. And the aish elsraya was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. I’m going back for more. Great service, too.“

“We wanted a quick, healthy lunch. In our group, we had a dietary issue with fatty foods and a severe gluten allergy. The Cafe Elena team were wonderful. All our meals were really good. The lunch area was quiet with ample seating. We would eat there any time we were in the area.“

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

“Great food lovely location“

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

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

“Amara has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants - top 3 in the Bay Area for Mediterranean food. The quality of their ingredients is like farm to table, and their sister restaurants are two of my favorite Indian in the Bay Area as well. I will be frequently this place!“

“Tried some sides and appetizers mid afternoon, loved them all. Hummus, baba ganoush and kebabs are flavorful. Wines are average ones so picked a bottle of some random brand, not bad for the price though. Seating outdoor is pleasant and enjoyable.“

“The food an service were off the charts. If you want a cloth table covering this is the wrong place. If you want excellent food, service and an authentic bistro dining experience, we'll worth the stop! If I lived close by I would be a regular.“

“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!“

“I've never even liked Mediterranean food. But this place shows how great it can be. Not just good. The dishes served here are the kind of excellence you'd hope for and expect to match the wonderful setting of the Bay Area. A gem within a gem.“

“Well I'm not really a big Mediterranean eater but the food here was really good. They had this corn soup that tasted absolutely fantastic. The service here was also very good on the ball and very quick to help with whatever we needed. We got some bread and butter with some type of homemade butter that tasted amazing. If you are here I highly recommend that you stop by and try the food.“

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