Swung by during for lunch here at Alora. The ambiance was amazing, we sat outside and the view was phenomenal. It was so pretty and calm outside. We got seated immediately and servers were attentive to us. Ordered two pastas and a steak to share. Lasagna: 5/5 I have never had lasagna like this, the texture and layering was different. Rather than the pasta being horizontally layered, they were vertically layered. It was magnificent! Pici: 5/5 The hand rolled noodles were sooo chewy and yummy! I loved it and would get again. Wish there was protein in it though. Steak: 4/5 The steak was good but nothing tooo special. Overall, I loved the dishes I tried and I will definitely come back for those two pastas. read more

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I went tonight for a birthday dinner, and I was thrilled with the experience. We were the first or second group in for the evening and were greeted by a friendly hostess. She escorted us to our table where I was surprised to see a birthday card signed by a few of the staff. Classy! A couple of our friends joined us and we were on our way to a memorable feast. I am not normally a gin guy but I ordered the Olive's Dream cocktail and loved it so much I had another instead of one of the other amazing cocktails that are so creatively concocted. The food was SPECTACULAR. I loved everything I had. The hummus, eggplant dip (I normally am not a fan of eggplant but this was bomb), the lamb kebab appetizer was truly some of the best lamb I've had. We shared the appetizers. For my entree I selected the chicken adobo pincho. I could not believe how good that was. I love spicy food and I don't always get chicken but this blew me away. The braves style potatoes were perfectly crunchy on the outside and tender inside The chicken was spiced to perfection and the portion was huge! I was expecting a tiny portion. The grilled padron peppers were sensational - just cut a sliver for each bite of chicken and BAM! Foodgasm galore. I didn't have room for desert but they brought me a lovely little sorbet with a candle anyway and I gulped it down as a perfect way to end such a spectacular meal. I haven't been going out to try new places this year too much so I am thrilled to have found this place. It is reasonably close to home, I love the setting on the Embarcadero and I truly loved everything I tried there. I look forward to returning and consider this restaurant one of my new favorites. read more

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From the same owners as Rooh and Pippal (two of my favorite Indian restaurants in the Bay Area) comes Alora, a new, elegant restaurant with a stunning bayside view and a menu focusing on coastal Mediterranean cuisine. We started with the classic Hummus Tahini, a super creamy dip made of puréed chickpeas and tahini, topped with chickpeas, green zhug, urfa, aleppo, and olive oil, served with a freshly-baked sourdough einkorn pita on the side. This was actually my favorite dish of the meal, as the hummus was super creamy and paired nicely with the slightly spicy toppings and the soft, chewy sourdough pita. We also tried the light, airy sourdough focaccia, baked with olive oil and sea salt. Next, the Carrot Fattoush was a salad made of roasted carrots, farro, blood orange, pomegranate, arugula, and crunchy pita chips, all in an acidic dressing; and the Octopus dish came with two super tender oven roasted confit tentacles served with tzatziki, cauliflower escabeche, and a crispy potato pave, made with layers and layers of sliced potato. The only dish I wasn't particularly impressed by was the 'Nduja Lasagna, made with sheets of pasta layered with bolognese and bechamel, served over 'nduja pomodoro and topped with lots of grated Parmesan. While the slice of lasagna was beautifully presented with a caramelized top, the flavors were rather one-dimensional and the pasta was slightly overcooked. Finally, the Adana Kebab was a spicy Turkish-style ground beef and lamb kebab, topped with sumac onions and served over a thin, crispy za'atar flatbread. The kebab also came with toum and harissa on the side, which added a nice garlicky and spicy flavor to the meat. Overall, the food here was delicious and beautifully-presented, and the atmosphere (reminiscent of the owners' other restaurants) was modern and elegant. The service was super friendly as well, and the prices reasonable for a fine dining restaurant of this caliber! read more

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This was our first time experience dining at Alora. I just came across Alora from Instagram. I like Mediterranean food so we ended celebrating my birthday dinner at Alora tonight. We were welcomed by the host and got a nice indoor table. The dining room was elegant looking, the chandeliers were hanging beautifully, the service was superb and the Mediterranean food was delicious and delectable. Carl, who was our server, was very pleasant to talk with. He made my birthday dinner enjoyable with the family. The kitchen is in the separate building but across the actual restaurant. Since this was our first time at the restaurant, we asked Carl for his recommendation from the menu. We had a bottle of Cabernet Franc 2020 and it was delicious. For appetizers, we ordered tahini hummus, eggplant & muhammara & bread. For the main course to share, we had Izgara & Forno with 2 side dishes of roasted vegetables & roasted golden potatoes and eggplant. I had a complimentary pear sorbet with a candle. We ordered the spicy chocolate cake for dessert. We stayed about 2.5 hours in the restaurant since it was Monday and quiet. We told the server and host that we will return and even come back with friends. I recommend Alora for fine dining like a date or special occasion or business lunch. read more

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The food at Aloha is amazing. The chef's creativity is beyond anything I would have expected. It's nearly impossible to describe the flavors and textures of his work. I encourage you to experience them for yourself. You will not be disappointed. Also, our waitress Pooja was the proverbial "icing on the cake". She is attentive, professional, and really fun. read more

The manager Sergio and bartender Carlos made this experience extremely unique. We went off their recommendations and it did not disappoint. The space is beautiful and the food is 10 out of 10. Great place for birthdays and meetings with high end clients. read more

Alora - Cilantro Cocktail - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had lunch in Alora on Saturday and it was honestly on point. Chicken kebab was juicy, muhammareh was so good we cleaned the plate, and our server Cassius really took care of us. Good food, good service, I'd go back. read more

The food was tasty and the staff were super nice -- no complaints there. But the portion sizes? Tiny! For the price I paid, I expected more than a snack. And surprise! Two canned sodas cost me $12 -- the drink prices weren't even listed. I don't mind paying for good food, but come on... don't make me feel like I'm being squeezed for every penny. read more

I went here with my family for a celebration and it was the perfect spot. The restaurant was beautiful and we sat outside, which had a great view. We shared the Alora dips and kale salad which were both delicious. I had the Halibut which was amazing. Portion sizes were great. The service was helpful and friendly. I'll definitely be going back! read more

Incredible!! Beautiful restaurant and food was SO GOOD! Highly recommend. Happy Hour is very good. Order everything.

Amazing food, service and ambiance sitting near the water over looking all the boats at the pier. Literally one of the best salads I've ever eaten was here, and I am not a salad person either. Every single plate was well balanced and meats were all juicy and delicious. Definitely going to come back! read more

Solid 3.5. We came here on a Tuesday night for a girls dinner and it was fun but definitely not a wow. Great views. Great service. Make a reservation beforehand to get a seat outside for the views. Food is tapas style. Very small portions. Some dishes were literally only one bite. Be prepared to spend if you have a bigger appetite. The hummus tahini and Muhammara were one of our favorites. Generous portions and the sourdough pita was hot and fresh and a great combination together. We also did a few mezze dishes. These are supposed to be small bites but they were expensive for just ok items. I tried the dolmas. They were too salty and the filling was just ok. Not very flavorful on the inside even though the outside was salty. We also did the Bunuelo. This was tasty, perfectly fried and seasoned. This is also going to be a one bite dish but since it has caviar, this one bite is going to run you about $17 each. We did mains in a family style but the size of the dishes are on the smaller side as well. We tried two pastas, and a large plate dish. For pastas we ordered the Pici and the ravioli. Each pasta was good and fresh but nothing to write home about. I would pick the ravioli over the Pici. The hand rolled pasta reminded me of undercooked udon and even with the burrata, the flavors were too lite. The ravioli is more unique. The combinations of the crunchy pecans and the sunchoke mushrooms is different. For larger plate we ordered the adana kebab. It was yummy. Perfectly flavored. Even tho the pita bread underneath was soggy it was soaked with a lot of the flavors. Even tho this dish says it is for sharing, I would say it's enough for one adult to eat by themselves. read more

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The staff allowed a party to come indoors with a dog that spent the entire time making high pitched barks. When we brought this to the attention of the staff, she reluctantly went and said something to the party. The dog continued barking. We asked for the manager who was rude to us and said there was nothing she could do. Really? You're not going to tell them they need to put the dog in the car? It was a cool night, no danger. I'll add that we've had dogs all our lives and have raised guide dogs. To add to the insult, we dropped $170 for two people on food that was just meh. The staff didn't even offer to discount something due to the inconvenience. This place is the worst. read more

Came here for the bar with friends and we had a great service. It was open bar and we got in on Saturday so it seems they are not that busy. The bartender was friendly and a great server. The aesthetic of the bar/restaurant is so classy. We got Arabian storm, romance and love and whiskey. Would definitely come back to try the food. read more

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This place was downright amazing. We got a seat right next to the bay and had an excellent view and the staff was very friendly and helpful when we asked for advice and suggestions. The place was definitely on the livelier side and had a good hustle as there were many people about for a Thurs night. The place is well organized and even had a bar area that we could order drinks from while our table was getting setup There was nothing here we didn't like except the lasagna which was maybe a 7/10 (so not bad, but not amazing and was weak compared to everything else). We got muhammara was had an amazing flavor and great crunch with the pomegranate seeds and nuts and the bread was so fluffy and paired excellently with the spread. The souvlaki lamb was so soft and juicy, and despite us usually not being a fan of lamb meat, I would definitely order this one again. The adobo chicken and Adana kebab were also jsut amazing, I can't express how much I think you should order those. They were both so soft and flavorful and the bravas that came with the chicken were so crispy on the outside and soft inside it was like a party for my mouth. Even the drinks were great (I suggest getting the Georgian wine and the fruit of desire). You really can't go wrong with the food and drinks here. Would 10/10 come back and enjoy another meal here and recommend you do the same :) read more

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I run by here in the mornings and noticed that there was this new restaurant . So decided to check it out this past Sunday for lunch. Made reservation for 2 but since it's new, there were lots of tables available. It's a beautiful restaurant. I had requested indoor table in case the weather didn't cooperate but as soon as I saw the outdoor seating, we changed our mind. Plus it was beautiful sunny day! They also have heaters overhead which were turned on as the day got chillier. Very beautiful view of the northern waterfront /San Francisco Bay. There's an old boat anchored in front that adds that little oomph to the view. They have a nice cocktails menu (as well as wine). We really enjoyed the cocktails! For appetizers we selected 2 dips- eggplant and muhamara (this was our absolute favorite). And the sourdough pita bread was soft, warm, delicious. We asked for another one! For main I had the adana kebob (beef and lamb) which was very flavorful. The spouse had the very delicate gnocchi. They were like little puffs of air. Delicious! We did not have room for dessert but maybe next time. And yes everything is quite expensive. The first cocktails we had were $20 and $21. The kebob was $44, and was small. Gnocchi was $25. Dips were about $20. However you are paying also for the location. And the views. Their prices are in line with others in the area like La Mar and Coqueta. I had a little issue with the table, it was off balance or the design is not quite stable. I ended up spilling food on my pants. Minor issue though. Service staff was all over it. BTW, very good service overall. Other than that, I think it deserves 5 stars. It's beautiful, classy restaurant with delicious food. It's a welcome addition to the northern waterfront. We'll return for dinner. We're just a short walk away. read more

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Went for Mother's Day lunch. Very personable and welcoming staff. The service was fairly quick. Pros: Pici - burrata pasta was extremely creamy and complimented the chicken very well. Chicken Pincho - the patatas bravas were very crispy on the outside and well seasoned and the chicken was tender Zatar Flatbread - Great to pair with the Muhara dip Chocolate Cake for two - sooo delicious. The cream cheese ice cream was so unique and the cake itself had so many notes of different flavors like pistachio and rose. The flakey salt was a great touch. Skip: Mushroom Kebab - good not great and honestly would not get again. Don't really know what the kebab interpretation was but the dish itself was not bad. It was a very well seasoned Pilaf rice with baby oyster mushrooms but it wasn't anything exceptional. read more

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Excellent food, service, and setting! The best meal I have had for years! All the dishes were delicious and attractive. Service was excellent, and the view of the bay was great! read more

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We (2 vegetarians) went to Alora for dinner and loved the space. Really beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. The cocktails we got were quite good (I loved the Alora spritz). The food however was just fine: Honey-sherry stewed olives: this starter was good! It was like an olive chutney, sweeter than expected but pretty good with the ricotta and focaccia. Pici pasta: probably my favorite dish we had and objectively delicious but ultimately nothing particularly unique/outstanding/that can't be made at home Mushroom Kebab and Pilaf: again good but not great! Overall, nothing negative to say about Alora but the menu isn't cheap so wouldn't recommend to all. The vibe felt very "team offsite dinner, our company is paying the bill" so if that's what you're going for it might be the right choice! read more

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The food was good, but the service was a bit slow. But the food was so good it was fine. The potatoes are fire. They are honestly their own meal. read more

Visited during San Francisco restaurant week and it did not disappoint! The lamb, as well as eggplant, were done superbly - would go back again! read more

Excellent food, service, and ambiance. We had a fantastic time. Will go back again soon.

We popped in for a bite around 2 in a Sunday and this place exceeded our expectations! The beet salad was delicious, gorgeous, crave-able. The shrimp adobo....mmmmmm! I asked if they had anything easy for kids- yep-pasta with butter or tomato sauce. Kiddo ate a ton of pasta. The decor is lovely, the bar is gorgeous. We sat out back in the bay side. Terrific service. Highly recommend!!! read more

Rear patio is torn up and badly taped together. Appetizer took 20 min to come out and the mixed grill took another 20 min to come out. The meal itself was a messy combination of god knows what. Za'atar bread didn't look smell or taste like za'atar. Pork sausage served on the same plate as Turkish Adana kebab? What a crime. Too many liberties taken by a restaurant with an unusual understanding of what Mediterranean food could be. Mishmashing ingredients together because they all come from the same general geographical region without understanding the nuisances of the each individual cuisines and bridging based on similarities or sharp contrasts is a monstrosity. The only way this place could mess up (and they did) is by charging me 260 dollars for an appetizer, mixed grill, and one sparkling water. Don't know whether to laugh or cry. But will definitely not do either at this place again. read more

Yummy Hummus .. honestly I am a big fan of hummus and Alora is the best so far in Bay Area. Had the lasagna , Adana kebab and a perfect ending with the chocolate cake. Service was good and attentive. Sat at the patio by the bay.. read more

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I made a reservation for two for dinner. I arrived and I was immediately informed it was for outside seating? The reservation was for indoor seating. Even more annoying, the outside seating is limited to tables against the wall and undesirable location for any couple. The service staff would not seat us anywhere else even though the entire restaurant was nearly empty stating it was for other guests. I immediately cancelled the reservation and walked out. Fair warning to couples who come here. read more

I was looking forward to trying this relatively new spot in the city. Unfortunately, it was underwhelming. The food was mediocre and lacked flavor. The restaurant was relatively empty when we were there and none of the staff refilled our water without us asking. The pita was very good and fresh. That was the highlight for me. read more

Brand new. Decor was very pretty and intimate. The food was good. A few misses on timing but nothing to worry about as just a few learning curves. Staff is very friendly and Mgr/owners onsite and very attentive. Welcome to the neighborhood, looking forward to watching you perfect your business and we will be back very soon. Ordered: * Tatziki with Pita- excellent * Fried Burrata- excellent * kids salmon- kids devored, and ordered seconds * Green wedge- tasty * Kunpir with Chicken - favorite * Walnut crusted salmon- good and cooked perfectly, paired well with rice. * cheesecake- very good. read more

The food was amazing! Can't wait to go back. The back patio is so nice to sit and have lunch on a warm day.

Outstanding service from hosts. I had a reservation booked for another restaurant on the pier but they canceled last minute due to a event book out. When we arrived they connected us to Alora. Although they were booked up for the night they found us a spot because they are amazing and wanted us to have a nice dinning experience. We went on the official opening day and had no idea what to expect. We got some cocktails and shared plate and each got a main. The food was fresh and delicious. I would come back. The ambiance by the water was also incredible peaceful and joyful. Favorite dish: Muhammara 10/10 read more

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Great ambiance and service, the food is presented well but taste of the mains was very average, the portions are tiny for the prices The dips and the zaatar bread were the highlight of our meal read more

Alora - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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TLDR beautiful aesthetics, slow service, decent food. We made a reservation and came on time but had to wait almost 30 min to get seated, bummer. The food overall was good but not memorable. Loved the Eggplant dips and the fresh pita it came with. Also enjoyed the Kebab although the portion was smaller than expected. On the other hand, I thought the Fettucine pasta had no depth of flavor... all I could taste was too much salt. They also forgot to give us water even after our drinks and food had come out which I thought was a basic miss. Curious to see if this place will turn into another corporate dinner spot! read more

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

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

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

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

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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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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