Had a business lunch here at this newly open Mediterranean cuisine. Lovely atmosphere, service amazing and dishes were exquisite and light. I love the octopus and crudo dishes the best! read more

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A delivery fee for dining in? Ridiculous- had I noticed it when I paid, I'd have disputed the fee. SHADY read more

Alora - A delivery fee for dining in? Ridiculous- had I noticed it when I paid, I'd have disputed the fee. SHADY - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

A trip through all the exotic flavors of the Mediterranean, Alora showcases the creative genius of executive chef Ryan McIlwraith and Chef de Cuisine Kaili Hill. What an amazing meal we had! Sitting by the water in the evening was beautiful and our service was excellent. Thank you Alora! read more

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Good food. Awkward experience being told we only have 90 minutes at our table and then having incredibly slow service. Spoke to the manager after and the reservation after ours canceled, but they never told us. Just a bummer to feel rushed the entire meal for no reason at all. read more

The food is decent but not great. The location is nice and good view. Their gin drink was tasty and other drinks are good too. read more

1. Need the food to be traditional Mediterranean - humus should not be bitter 2. Need more vegetarian / vegan options 3. The salad should be cut and not expected of the customers to cut it before they eat it 4. There are other alternatives to vinaigrette as salad toppings 5. The pita bread can be a lot more softer and not so hard 6. Modifications to dishes should be allowed when there are only meat based options 7. There is a lot more to vegetarian food besides mushrooms and eggplant 8. The prices do not justify the quality of food 9. The service was the only positive besides the ambience 10. The platter looked better than it tasted This feedback is for the restaurant to improve on the food instead of keeping customers away from the restaurant as I would love to go for a nice sit down Mediterranean food but with good taste. also for others customers you should try it as you might like it and might not be as picky as us for the taste and you might be a meat eater unlike us. read more

Welcome new spot on The Embarcadero. Interesting menu with a variety of tastes from across the globe. Vibrant vibe. read more

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Wonderful service, staff is attentive, courteous and professional. The food is delicious and the interior is beautiful! Great for dinner and drinks with friends! read more

I recommend this restaurant for ALL OF THE THINGS! It's a decorator's paradise and so beautiful. I've never been so enthralled when first entering an establishment. Then you're greeted be their amazingly adorable host. Sorry if that's not PC but she was the sweetest so I'm saying it. Our waitress was outstanding and so well versed in the menu and how things were prepared. Now for the food... GET EVERYTHING. If you go with a group then everyone should other differently so that you can get a taste for all of the incredible flavors in these dishes. I'm not exaggerating when I say that my taste buds were making me do the "happy dance" in my chair. You won't be disappointed. read more

A must for a power lunch spot. Set on the beautiful waterfront with amazing views. This cozy spot is just amazing. The food is delicious with dishes hitting all the right flavors. Definitely ask to sit on the patio. read more

Alora - Savory dip for delicious bread! - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Lovely spot. Things began well with a most gracious, and well-dressed host. Then an ideal spot on the deck, delicious salad and a branzino to split, perfectly grilled. Cocktails are well-made. If there is one element to improve on, it may be the speed of the service--combination of slow-ish kitchen, bar and the servers who are lovely but working on their English. Be kind. Good people. read more

Great location, and decent food. As many people mentioned already, the prices are high but you're mainly paying for the location. Service was also good! read more

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We really wanted to like Alora. Unfortunately the food wasn't very good and seriously overpriced. The portions are egregiously small too. I hate writing bad reviews but maybe they can take this as constructive criticism. We tried the fattoush salad (which was tasty, minus the overly baked pita bits on the side, it just didn't make sense), the beets (with over grilled feta, strange) and the adobo chicken. The thighs were over done and really everything was lacking flavor. Oh and we had the whipped ricotta with focaccia. Now that would have been good had they not added the pitted olives lathered in fig spread. So bizarre. Hopefully the menu gets some edits. It sucks they have to charge so much for the food, but I'm sure it isn't cheap on the waterfront. Service was not up to par with prices either. Oh and maybe turn down the lights? We came on a Friday night, high time for a dinner res, and it was pretty quiet. I hope you improve Alora! We want to support you. read more

We had a lovely meal here. The service was excellent and the interior design and lighting exquisite. The food was good and the wine options amazing read more

Great food. Service was amazing. The cocktails were in particular very creative. The ambience is nice as well read more

Delicious food and great vibes next to the water! I had the eggplant dip and mushroom fettuccini. The only small complaints are that you should really get more pita with the dip (1 piece is $5!) and it would be nice if they opened the plastic curtains outside. Servers were nice and accommodated our request to sit outside. read more

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My second time here, because one's never enough, Had a group dinner over the weekend. The place was really pretty, by the water, so it has that romantic vibe. Every dish was delicious, though I'd particularly recommend the dips with turkish bread, trout, & baklava ! The food came really fast & portion was decent. Must try if you're in the city ( even if you're not, make the trip it's worth it ! ). read more

Food was amazing!! I was blown away by the experience. The food was absolutely amazing; in particular, the hummus surpassed any other I've had in San Francisco. The flavors were rich and authentic, truly a delight for the palate. Additionally, the staff incredibly friendly and attentive, providing excellent service throughout our meal. read more

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Loved their rabbit cannelloni ! Great cocktails and location. Very stylish decor as well

I enjoyed this restaurant and the service was great. Given that it's new, it seems that they are still learning and figuring things out. For example, they didn't have wine by the bottle on the menu. Ambiance is beautiful! read more

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The food was sooo good! Can't stop thinking about the lamb. Went with a group of people so we got the skewers plate to share and the half lamb that had each had two sides included. Additionally split some appetizers not pictured. The drinks and cocktails are very good, had a variety of alcohol offerings. The ambiance was romantic and fun! Definitely going to be going back. read more

Alora - Half rack of lamb, zatar bread, cucumber salad - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent. Get the hummus! And the Picci pasta. And potato dish. Lovely cocktails. Friendly service. Nice outdoor patio on the water.

Love Alora! Delicious food in a very charming setting. Great choice of cocktails and good wines, loved the decor. I feel this is the perfect place to go for a special occasion and a great date night spot! read more

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I would give it between 3.5-4 stars. Agree with other reviewers that service is slow and when we would ask for things like more water or a straw for a cocktail, we would never receive it. We also asked for more garlic paste for the meat and she said she would but that never came either. The servers delivering the food kept delivering the wrong food to the various tables. They definitely need to get everyone trained on table numbers. The pasta was fine but very Al dente and thick and we felt it was meh. The meat was very good but for a "large plate" you only get 1 single Adana kebab for $44. I think all in all, it was mediocre and there are better Mediterranean restaurants. read more

The on the water location can't be beat. The drinks were on par with some of the best cocktail bars in SF. The octopus was a standout and rest of the food didn't disappoint. We will be back. read more

Alora - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cheers and jeers. Thursday 2/22/23. Cheers: Delicious food. Octopus and Chicken, both great! Jeers: Started with the hostess, who was cold and didn't care. Heat lamps that made the outside area way too hot. The server that had too many tables and could not provide standard service. Notes: Would go back for the food and give a second chance. read more

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I only have one comment...no restrooms at this restaurant!!! You have to walk outside, to another building and use a shared public restroom. And if there is a dinner cruise happening that night, be prepare to wait in a long restroom line. Not going back. Okay, I have one more comment.. food was just okay, nothing special. read more

Serendipity stop for wine and an appetizer enjoying the view. Lisa was wonderful and the staff was very friendly. The Crudo and hummus appetizers were delicious. We'll definitely be back. read more

This place is fantastic! I love how many options they have and the price is perfect. You have got to give this place a try! Absolutely delicious food. read more

Came to Alora with 3x work colleagues (we actually arrived by boat right to the pier), but were turned away after being told by the hostess that they were not used to serving people like us. Being african american, I knew what was happening, so I told one of our party (a white male) to go in by himself and request seating for three. He was immediately welcomed, and I came in last after our table was chosen. The hostess almost turned me away, but by then it was too late as she had already given the rest of my friends the table. If you are of brown skin complexion, I recommend using this tactic, as it makes it hard for them to use casual racism. Other than that, the food was great, but the services was bad as they were not happy about my trick. read more

So yummy ! Service was good . Would I go again yes. I would wasn't to bad of pricing as well read more

Alora - Strip loin pasta and adobo - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have been wanting to try the chocolate cake, ever since reading about it in the SF Chronicle a few weeks ago. Though food critic Mackenzie Chung Fegan's review of it--and dining at Alora--was exquisitely written, I felt disappointed by the cake. Yes, it was huge, with ten layers (I counted), but the chocolate didn't really taste chocolaty, the flavor of spices did not come through, and the salt crystals on top and even inside made the cake taste very salty, not to mention gross. I did like the colorful rose petals on top, the crunch of pistachios on top and by the side, and the cream cheese ice cream that accompanied the cake. read more

Tasty food and good cocktails. Sat inside but will try the outdoor patio next time (mainly for the view). When it's colder they have plastic walls and heaters to up the temp/comfort level. Service was good as was the food pacing. Pricing was acceptable for most dishes but the entrees seemed over priced for what you got. That said, you can make a pretty nice meal out of the rest of the menu!! read more

Top notch, sophisticated food and unbeatable location. One of our new favorites in SF.

It was good.... Food and ambiance. It was a good place to eat and catch up with friends. Parking was not bad. Plenary of street parking for dinner. read more

I'm baffled at the positive reviews. The one star is for location and view. It stops there. The service was terrible -inattentive, careless, charmless. Being a connoisseur of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food, I found the mish mash of fusion dishes a miss every time. It's also terribly over-priced for the quality of food and poor service. On top of that, they're out-right thieves and charged me $28 over my bill amount, causing me to dispute the charges with my credit card company . Thank goodness I caught it and kept the receipt. I would never recommend this place to anyone and would never return. read more

We tried Alora during restaurant week and ordered the prefix. I ordered the sashimi and bbq ribs. The sashimi was fresh, perfectly seasoned and the best dish on the table. The ribs were a little dry but tasty. . My girlfriend ordered the roll which they torched to create a delicious combination of flavors. She ordered the BBQ salmon which was tasty, well seasoned and fresh. The single dessert offering was churros with chocolate sauce, reminiscent of what you would find in Spain I ordered the pisco sour which was perfect, similar to what you could expect in quality Peruvian restaurants. She order the leeche martini which was also very well prepared. The price fix was $40 which was a fair price for the dishes. Cocktails were $20 which gets pricy during the second round We ate on the expansive rooftop deck area. Well designed with different types of seating areas. Great dining and social atmosphere. We look forward to returning to try the Alora hour which per the HH menu has 2/1 drinks and a solid menu of very reasonably priced HH items You get what you pay for and at Alora, you pay for fresh, , premium dishes and cocktails and that is what they deliver. Pick a nice day, enjoy the outside dining and you will not be disappointed. read more

Sergio was amazing! (Cute too...) He greeted us at the door with a huge welcoming smile that made us immediately comfortable. Sergio checked in on us and surrounding tables to ensure everyone was well taken care of, truly a gem and asset. Thank you! read more

This place was so hyped and such a disappointment. At this price point you expect either mind blowing food or great service, or hopefully both. Unfortunately we experienced neither. The food is good - the Adana Kebab is a highlight - but it is not mind blowing. The crudo, at $26, had 4 small pieces of fish. Meanwhile the service was laughably bad. The server came by after being seated for 15 minutes to offer us water, then promised to come back to explain the menu, but that took another 10 minutes, at which point we were ready to order. We ordered 4 dishes and wine. By the time dish number 3 arrived we still had no wine. At some point the battery operated light went out - the server acknowledged it the next time they came by but we had no light at our table for easily 15 minutes. I'd suggest going elsewhere. read more

We were thrilled to check out the new restaurant, and while the ambience was fantastic, the food turned out to be mediocre, leaning towards the oily side. We ended up going to Le Mar next door read more