My daughter and I enjoy having lunch here. Cute location and friendly service, yummy spread of Mediterranean food! We try coming here once every 2 months when we're in the area! read more

La Mediterranee - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Fine but not incredible Mediterranean food. We got: Small combination dips - these were fine. Nothing special. Pita it came with was mediocre. Lamb lule - sauce was surprisingly sweet, didn't love it. Falafel - mediocre, fell apart when you tried to pick it up Honestly none of the dishes really stood out. It's an okay spot if you're in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Came here for a quick lights lunch ordered the salmon kabob. It was tasty eating it outside on the side walk as it was a nice day in SF. Service is okay. Good value for lunch specials. They have several items. read more

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The lentil soup was flavorless, the lemon soup was cold, the chicken shawarma tasted like yesterday's chicken and the wait staff conveniently never asked us how are food tasted. read more

I hate leaving bad reviews, but this was such a disappointing experience. I/ve been going to Mediterranee for many, many years and it's always been my favorite place. No longer living in the Bay Area, it's one of the first places I thought of for a well deserved late dinner after a very long day. Granted, it was delivered, but the temperature of the meal was not the problem. The pomegranate chicken tasted good, the rice was pretty good, but all the rest tasted awful. Chicken items tasted off, as though not fresh. Everything was way over-salted. Armenian potato salad was gooshy, and also over-salted. Humus hadj a weird consistency, and over-salted. Avgolemono was mooshy, over-salted and tasted off, like not-fresh meat. Pita was stiff, dry and stale. Most of our $100 dinner went into the trash. Hope it was a terribly off Saturday night, but ever going back. Tastes like no manager is supervising the kitchen.... read more

Good portions, food came out quickly. Server was friendly, although we were out of water and didn't offer a refill. Food itself was saltier than I recall from their Fillmore location, side salad looked a bit soggy. Otherwise the salmon kebab pieces were cooked well and would definitely recommend. read more

La Mediterranee - Salmon kebab dinner plate, chicken pomegranate dinner plate - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best Mediterranean in SF! The waiter was kind and the food was phenomenal. Each entree came with a soup and there was plenty of fresh pita bread. The chicken soup was good and the hummus was thick and flavorful read more

La Mediterranee - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very accommodating for large groups! For the times that I have gone with 10+ people, they have been welcoming of our last minute reservations or our party coming 5-10 minutes late. The restaurant itself has several dozen seats, and I love the cozy vibes given by the decorated walls and brown/blue theme of the restaurant. Most recently, for our large party, we ordered some appetizers including their Large Combination dip, and I got their Grilled Chicken Shawarma over Rice. Their main dinner entrees came with hummus, pita, and a choice of something else (I chose their Tomato Soup for the day). The dips were displayed beautifully and were delicious, with my personal favorite being their hummus and baba ghanoush. I loved the creaminess of their Tomato Soup along with how their chicken was cooked and seasoned. The variety of dishes on their menu means that there's something for everyone to try! read more

La Mediterranee - Chicken Shawerma Rice Plate (Dinner) - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I have gone here for many years and now that I live in San Diego, I always try to come and eat here if I'm back in San Francisco. It's a cozy little place with great food and great service. Always a wonderful spot to catch up with friends and share food and wine. read more

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I frequently went to their original restaurant in the 80s and loved it. There was a reason they were half empty last Saturday night in the Castro. The first bite I had from the Mezza tray was the most delicious, fresh dolma I've had in years. Everything went downhill from there. The hummus and baba gahnoush were indistinguishable from each other. I forgot to ask for the lamb shiskabob rare and it came overcooked and over spiced. The rice was fine. My uncle called it a paper napkin restaurant. read more

One of my favorite "La Med" locations in the Bay Area. Happened to be here for lunch on a Wednesday when the farmers market was going on. With a lovely patio out the front, the Noe Valley location is light and airy with decor from various countries that are located along the Mediterranean. Got the Mediterranean Plate for lunch ($18.50) which comes with pita bread and choice of salad, soup, or Armenian potato salad. You have a choice of three items: Spinach & Feta Fillo, Cheese Karni Fillo, Falafel, Levant Sandwich, Dolma Grape Leaf, Chicken Cilcia Fillo, Chicken Pomegranate or Lamb Lule for an additional $1.50. Their menu doesn't change much, but this is what brings me here. It's the comfort knowing that I can order my Mediterranean Plate and get my Chicken Cilicia fix (cinnamon-spiced chicken with chickpeas & raisins in a phyllo dough roll). I even got to enjoy happy hour (Tues-Fri 3:00 - 5:00), I just ordered a Stella Artois ($6) however which is not on tap. I consider La Med to be like the McD's of Mediterranean food. I'm sorry, is that bad? Not meant to be an insult, but they've been perfecting the processes, the food and you always know what you're going to get. Our cheerful server proved a point. The menu isn't complicated and she knew what she was doing. Now I just need to slowly back away from the Mediterranean Plate and be daring and try something different! read more

This is a cute little place never a bad experience. Always decent and aware service . I have been here countless times over the years . I will say that the have the best I will call it Greek coffee ever in this city outside of a caffe neo . Which is a men's only Greek club it's delicious and amazing. The lamb lulu is one of my favorites . The atmosphere is inviting fun and colorful no bad vibes nothing wrong here. They have A Parklet and also a few tables on the street which are lovely on a nice day . read more

We came here for an impromptu date night, we were seated right away but our first table was a bit wobbly, Or waiter actually noticed fist and offered to move us. I had the Lamb Sirloin Kababs and my wife had the Lamb Shwarma. I paired mine with the Chicken soup while she had the potato salad. The food was delicious, I think our favorite was the rice and hummus which was incredibly creamy. We also had the dessert trio, which was great since we were indecisive on what to get. read more

La Mediterranee - Lamb Sirlion Kebab with chicken soup (bottom) Lamb Shwarma over rice with potato salad (top) - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Mainstay on Noe Street for as long as I can remember. Their sandwich board advertising the lamb kebab special brought us in. The ambiance is casual, rustic and Zen with Hellenic decor and gently worn wood. Food is as good as I remembered. We split the combination plate of hummus, baba ghanoush and tabuleh with vegetables and warm pita bread. The baba ghanoush has an umami, smoky taste that hits every note. We both had the lamb sirloin kebab over saffron rice accompanied by Avgolemono soup, a preparation with lots of lemon juice and finely shredded chicken. I'm starting to like their soup preparation; it's unique. The lamb kebab was a little dry but still very tasty and with all the elements on the plate including two dipping sauces, it came together perfectly. A glass of dry white wine was a relaxed way to begin the holiday week over a late lunch. Service was warm and attentive. They brought us extra pita bread for my swimmer and checked on us while we dined. A great place for lunch or dinner. Metered street parking, not difficult during the day. read more

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Was craving some Mediterranean and stopped for lunch here. This spot did not disappoint. We grabbed a seat outside on their parklet during some amazing weather and luckily there happeend to be a holiday market happening right in front of the restaurant. This made our lunch very lively! We shared the small dips trio and a falafel wrap with a side salad lunch special. Everything was exceptionally fresh and well prepared. I would habe maybe liked a bit of spice option but the food was great already on its own so we didnt end up needing it. It would have just made it a plus. Our service was attentive and cordial without interrupting. This made our lunch experience a great one and now will add this restaurant as an option and will consider checking out their other location as well. read more

La Mediterranee - Falafel lunch sandwich with salad - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Had a great lunch here because of the warm and friendly service, nice outdoor seating, and good food and wine. They had a different menu for lunch and dinner, I didn't look too much at the menus because their chicken shawarma salad special for the day sounded so delicious it was an easy choice. About half of our table, if not more ended up ordering that. We also ordered some liter bottles of their house chardonnay, which ended up being perfect for the beautifully sunny day. The service from everyone working was very nice. They were quick to get our food and wine, and provided a really welcoming atmosphere. We had a group of 8 and stopped in on a Friday afternoon, they were able to quickly push some tables together and get us seated in the parklet. read more

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My friend had this place cater a party, and I was so impressed with the food that I had to come try it in person. The restaurant is cute, cozy, and serves delicious Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine. We started with the small combination dips that includes hummus, baba ghanoush, and tabouleh. They which were all fresh and flavorful. I ordered the chicken shawarma plate and absolutely loved it! Staff was really nice and attentive. Prices are very fair, and I'd definitely recommend this spot. read more

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I've been a fan of La Med since the 90's when a coworker introduced me to La Méditerranée on Fillmore street, which was opened in 1979. We would order the Middle Eastern plate and I would switch up the items, as everything I have tried was delicious. It came with soup, salads and your choice of three items. So fast forward to this past year, we went on a boat tour for work of the Bay and they had it catered by La Med. I was so delighted to be able to have this food and rave about this place again. Since then, we have had the catering a few times as it make for great snacking plates. We had a work happy hour and ordered through Doordash to be delivered to the bar. Worked out amazingly and we had the Fruit and Sweet Treats tray (small), Dips and Pita Bread Tray (small) and the Combination Tray (small) to feed a group of about 10 for appetizers. The food is still so good, the service is friendly and prompt. Always a great choice for something a little healthier and delicious. read more

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I revisited this spot just a few days ago and am so glad I gave it another shot! We ordered the chicken pomegranate plate and the salmon kebab. The chicken was so juicy and fell off the bone! This dish takes a bit longer to prepare but was absolutely worth the wait. The salmon kebab was also super flavorful and silky! Pairing both of these meats with the rice and hummus was incredible. The service was 1000 times better too! She was very tentative to us and was so sweet when recommending what bottle of wine to get. read more

La Mediterranee - Vegetarian Middle Eastern Plate Dinner - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This was the best food that with in my mouth and I will rember this and the service was amazing and the food is just so good

Frozen food that is microwaved for $20,-? Are you for real? My meat was chewy and so rubbery I could knock someone out with it. My daughters falafel cork dry also microwaved! The waiter was the only positive about this place. I saw the cooks hanging out and the grill was off while the microwave was the only thing working when I walked through their kitchen to go to the bathroom. The place was empty for a reason. Definitely not coming back. Sad. read more

LoveLa Med!!! Everything from the staff to ambiance to the amazing food. You won't be disappointed.

Came here for a cozy weekend brunch after a Soulcycle workout with a friend. I really enjoyed the Chicken pomegranate wrap (the sides were also delicious), was very juicy and well-balanced flavors. Shakshuka was also great (though maybe not on the level of Troya on Fillmore) and hummus platter was tasty and healthy. Service was also fast on the day we went, as it wasn't very busy. I've been to the location on Fillmore too but I think liked the food at this location a bit more? Overall solid Mediterranean option in the city read more

La Mediterranee - Lunch Chicken Pomegranate Shakshuka Hummus with pita - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We are here pretty regularly. It's nice to have staff recognize and want to come talk with us while here. The food is consistently good, and the prices still reasonable. Good food good service and friendly people. What more can you ask for? read more

La Mediterranee - Complete dinner for two - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Fillmore location was closed so we went to this one. The food is familiar to us. The service was friendly. Everyone liked their food but wasn't blown away. We loved the chocolate mousse many years ago but I believe they changed their recipe or where they source it. Fairly expensive but par for the course for the city. read more

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The food was amazingly good. It was our anniversary dinner, my wife's favorite food is Mediterranean food, and a friend I know through work recommended it, so it was an easy choice, and an absolute win. All of the food was very good, cooked and prepared very well. The service was great. And the overall ambience was great, it's beautiful in there. My wife was so happy! I give it six out of five stars! read more

Ordered through Uber Eats. One plate was missing. Since Uber takes 24-48 hours to solve anything, I called the restaurant. The person on the phone was rude and unhelpful. He denied having made a mistake. Would not pass me with a manager would not go talk to the kitchen staff. Simply a horrible experience. I had a party of 8 for dinner at my house and we didn't have enough to eat. Shame on you folks. I'll never ever order or eat there ever again. Edit, I changed to 3 stars because the owner apologized, but your staff needs serious training in customer service, morover your menu online shows a huge plate as the family style dish for $34 dollars, there is no way on heaven you can fit two platters on one to go box, I wish I had taken a picture but I was too flustered. If it was my place I would have offered the client to choice to come gfet another plate or give him credit at the restaurant for a later time, there are many ways to solve a problem! read more

I've been here maybe five times. Progressively gotten worse over the years unfortunately. Falafel was inedible. Literally spit out and pushed to the side, dry to the point of being inedible. "Tahini" was literally water that was white color and bitter to taste. Vegan lamb was good, dry but good covered in yogurt cucumber spread. Regular lamb meatballs were good. Chicken soup was acceptable. Rice pilaf was also inedible. Sweet and squishy. Pita is clearly not made there, dry and flavorless. Happy hour appetizers are decent deal, would not pay full price for them. Won't be back when Troya across the street is an incredibly better option. Service very friendly but not efficient. Small inside with loud music and outdoor is better option despite uncomfortable tables and chairs. read more

La Mediterranee - Vegan lamb plate and New Djajiki (Tsatsiki) Cucumber Yogurt Dip with pita - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food: 3-4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 3/5 Pricing: $$ ($20-25 for lunch) Overall: 3.5/5 We stopped by for lunch on a Saturday. No wait and we were able to get seated quickly. They have lunch and brunch menu. We ordered the shakshuka and Lebanese kebeh. The food was okay, nothing special. The kebab wasn't that great, you couldn't really taste the meat (maybe it had too many spices or other ingredients) and it was over cooked. The side of soup was really good (I think it was chicken and rice). The sides that came with the main dish including the rice was delicious. The bathroom is weirdly located in the kitchen area and I'm not sure how they handle that when the place is busy and packed. The waiter was nice and the location of the restaurant is pretty convenient. I would go back for a quick bite again but it wasn't something very special or memorable. read more

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Food was good and staff was kind and patient. Enjoyed going back to a place I had been decades before.

I have eaten here many times over the past years and the food never disappoints! I usually order the lunch special with the pomegranate chicken, chicken cilicia, and lamb lube. It is served with hummus but I always sub it for their baba ganoush...yum!! They also have other flavorful items to enjoy but these are my staples. I frequent this location because of the I miss Jeff and Anna who used to work here. They always made my visits wonderfully pleasant. However, Zamir has made my visits just as lovely and the kitchen staff feels like home. They are always warm and friendly. The ambiance is cozy and I just love to come here as treat to unwind and dine. I know there were recent changes to staff and perhaps some new adjustments are yet to be made but don't let that stop you from ordering! You don't want to miss out on the overall satifying menu they have. This place is easily one of my favorite restaurants! read more

Got an order from the app: Too Good to Go. For a fee they will pack leftovers from dinner. I waited 20 minutes. What I got was 4 fried rolls of some kind of chicken with a touch of sugar. No sauce or topping. I expected at least some rice and falafel. Very disappointed for the leftovers. I gave it to my dog for a snack. I hope La Mediterranee can improve on the menu leftovers. read more

I've come here many times over the 17 years I've lived in SF, and the food is always delicious. This review is especially for their dessert, a dessert I never tried before, called the muhalabiye. It is like a delicious rose flavored pudding, with fresh whipped cream. Decadent and delicious. The coffee I had paired perfectly with this treat. La Mediterranee has always been lovely and has an adorable ambiance. I am so happy it is still around! read more

La Mediterranee - Muhalabiye and a coffee - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

My favorite Mediterranean restaurant! It's amazing and food is always delicious! Every time I'm in the city and in the area I must stop by this place. read more

La Mediterranee - Beef kafte Beef Kafta Kebab (Dinner) - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Their cuisine is so delicious, flavorful and healthy! The quality of the food is consistent every single time.

Had a super filling lunch here on a beautiful Sunday in the Castro! On Sundays, this street has a market, live band, and patio seating, which we took full advantage of. The last time I dined at this establishment was at their Berkeley location many years ago and it was refreshing to come to the SF location. Server was super nice and patient with us as we picked our options. We ordered a variety of dishes - each came with choices of sides (vegan potato/green salad, soups) and pita/hummus! -Chicken Pomegranate - this was delicious sweet, savory, tangy flavored tender chicken legs over rice pilaf and I chose a cool cucumber soup that was yogurt based. This was a winner! -Salmon Kebab- so tender and moist and the side of chicken soup was comforting and warm. Mom enjoyed it. -Chicken Shawarma Wrap- tasty and filling per my bro's partner. -Vegan Mediterranean plate- hubz approved! -Falafel appetizer- I wasn't a fan of their falafels, kinda dry but some hummus fixed it. We were too stuffed for dessert but I'd love to sink my teeth into some of their baklava in the future. read more

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Ordered Uber eats- fast, fresh delivery Mezze sampler was a nice way to try all the veg-friendly options. My faves were the smoky baba ghanoush and cheese stuffed phyllo dough. Falafel was dry, but the slice of a veggie quiche was really tasty. The three bean salad was ok- fresh veggies, but not a ton of beans. Eggs that were listed on the menu description were missing, only a few cubes of meh feta cheese, and I didn't love the tomato vinaigrette dressing so $15.50 seemed a bit pricy. read more

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That Berkeley La Méd spot is always crowded, but the kebabs and hummus make the wait worth it

Don't rely on their takeout service. We often put in a order at least an hour in advance of the pickup time, and almost every time, I have to wait up to a half hour after I get there at the scheduled time. Can't fathom why they can't schedule things in the kitchen. read more

3.75 STARS COVID-19 TAKEOUT Anyone remember Rachael Ray's show: $40 a Day? She would tour a city with $40 to spend on 3 meals. If you try to do that now in SF...you better be about that IF life (intermittent fasting). Because after all the surcharges, tax, and tip, eggs benedict and a glass mimosa are the only things you'll be having for the entire day! When you want to eat out in SF on a budget, you need to know where to go... Years ago, my co-worker introduced me to La Méditerranée as one of the best bang for buck restaurants in SF. Pass forward 10+ years, they still are and it's no wonder La Méditerranée was poppin' on Friday. La Méditerranée is open for takeout, delivery, and outdoor dining. Lunch specials are served daily from 11 am - 4 pm. I ordered takeout online via their website. I arrived early and my order was all ready for pick-up. F O O D * Chicken Pomegranate w/ rice pilaf, hummus, green salad, and pita (Lunch Special-$13.95): https://bit.ly/3veI07A I ate in my car so I was a surprised that the chicken was barely warm. The drumsticks were tender but not fall-off-the-bone like the Pac Heights location. The pomegranate sauce was very sour so luckily, I ordered a side of cucumber yogurt sauce (50 cents) to mellow it out. The delicious pilaf was studded with chickpeas, currants, and almonds. I enjoyed the textures and pop of sweetness from the currants. The hummus was smooth and creamy. The salad was fine. The thick pita was ehhh, it was dry and not warmed up (5 pieces). Overall, it was a decent meal. I prefer the Pac Heights location but you really can't beat the price and generous portion for SF! read more

La Mediterranee - TAKEOUT: Chicken Pomegranate (Fesenjān) w/ rice pilaf, salad, hummus, pita | Lunch-$13.95 - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California