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    4.6 (1k reviews)
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    Branzino
    Selina P.

    Great food, nice but slow service, & has heated outdoor seating Favorite dish - calamari. The tomato and couscous worked really well, and the calamari was tender The branzino was cooked & flavored very nicely but is a very hands on and boney fish. I would order it again Trio of spreads - delicious, definitely a must order. The manti was yummy but a bit heavy. The sauce for the noodles reminded me a bit of sour cream or cream cheese. Good for sharing Moussaka was delicious, the eggplant was cooked well Overall, I'd come back to get a few repeat items and to try more on their menu if I have a few hours for dinner. Definitely a restaurant worth trying!

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    Steven S.

    I just got back from a really good lunch here with my parents. The chicken sandwich I ate here was out of this world delicious. The service was very pleasant and very attentive to me and my parents wishes . I highly recommend this restaurant. The ambiance of the place was good as well. 5 stars

    Dessert menu
    Arnold W.

    Not many opportunities for me to eat Turkish food. It's pretty good and Lokma is the standard. Service is good, restaurant is small but inviting. The presideo salad is big enough to share. It's refreshing and flavorful. I ordered the moussaka. Its unique flavors blend well together. Its texture of the ground beef and eggplant and sauce is fun. It tasted good. Grilled veggies were perfectly cooked with nice smoky flavor and char. I thought overall foods was food. 3.5 stars. It's worth a try.

    Sunrise Combo
    Anh T.

    On a weekday morning, people were slowly trickling into Lokma. Since my friends and I came right as they opened, it took a while for our order to come out after ordering, but service was friendly. I tried their Sunrise Combo, which was a filling portion of Greek yogurt, two blueberry pancakes, eggs, and sausage. The eggs and pancakes were prepared just right, but I wish that they served a bit more of the flavorful sausage. Even eating on an empty stomach, I was not able to finish the dish and had some food to take home as leftovers.

    Meatball Wrap
    Tracy L.

    Parking here is no joke We circled around for almost 20 mins before giving up and parking at our friend's place 6 blocks away. It was pretty busy for their Sunday brunch. We ended up sitting in their outdoor area on the sidewalk, which was fine because there were heaters. My partner and I shared the Turkish meatball wrap and that was amazing, especially with the sauces it came with. Our friends ordered the Turkish breakfast, menemen, turlu omelet, and the sunrise combo, and everything looked so yum. We also ordered a few Turkish teas. I've heard Lokma is known for their traditional Turkish dinner dishes, but my friend mentioned the brunch menu is a little less traditional. Definitely want to come back to try their dinner menu next time!

    Meatball Wrap, Greek Yogurt Pancakes, and mushroom soup
    Lauren L.

    This place always looked crowded and I added my name to the waitlist on yelp before heading over, by the time I arrived I was ready to be seated! We saw outside and it was thankfully not cold in the parklet, it definitely blocked all the wind and I felt nice and cozy. Everything was pretty affordable and delicious. We shared the mushroom soup and they split it for us into two bowls. It was delicious, not heavy, and the lemon complimented it nicely. It was very warming and tasty. We also got the meatball wrap, which was quite big and tasty, and came with some super crispy potatoes. It also came with some tzatziki which was great. Lastly, we shared the sunrise combo. The eggs and the pancakes were fluffy and not too sweet, went well with the yogurt and blueberries. Overall, everything was great and pretty good in price. I would come back and try other items on the menu as everything looked great!

    Turkish Breakfast For 2
    Allie G.

    Good for brunch! We visited Lokma on a Sunday afternoon and got seated right away. We were hoping to enjoy the sun, but unfortunately all their outdoor tables were in the shade, so it was somewhat chilly out there. I ended up ordering a Turkish Tea just to warm up. For food, our server recommended we get the Turkish Breakfast For 2 and Greek Yogurt Pancakes to share between the 3 of us, so that's exactly what we did. The Turkish Breakfast included scrambled eggs with beef sausage, feta, olives (which we subbed out), muhammara, hazelnut spread, tomatoes and cucumber, kaymak with honey, and warm pita. My favorites were the feta and kaymak, but overall I enjoyed the mix of sweet and savory items. The Greek Yogurt Pancakes were also tasty, especially the blueberry compote, and I liked that they weren't overly sweet. The portion size of the meal was perfect to share between 3 people. Service was friendly and quick. Would be curious to try out their dinner menu!

    Turlu Omelette and Grilled Meatballs Wrap
    Kyra K.

    Oh Lokma, I think you've been bookmarked since the pandemic for me. My best friend and I came for an afternoon meal and were left satisfied. Lokma is a popular and well known Turkish spot in the city. I'd always been curious about their brunch. I suggested my best friend and I dine here and added us to the waitlist. Since it's a popular spot, I recommend keeping in mind the wait times. They have both indoor and outdoor dining and are dog friendly. We sat outside where they also had a heater. Service was super friendly and kind! Very neighborhood charm type of vibes. I'd always wanted to try the Turlu Omelette which is what I got. It's ratatouille in an omelette. I honestly found it fine but a bit watery with the veggies. I also wish I could taste more seasoning within. It is a good job filling me up but I don't think I'd order it again. I'd be interested in coming back to try their dinner. Lokma is a neighborhood staple for Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. They're off Clement in the Richmond, so parking is street or metered. I'm glad I could check off this spot off my list!

    No side plate - orange slices in my Arnold Palmer glass, knife resting on the ketchup ramekin
    Elma C.

    At Lokma, one of my favorite spices, cinnamon (I use it in savory dishes as well like chili) ruined my appetite. The omelet was beautifully executed, it was fluffy, soft set, folded. Tzatziki on eggs? Amazing. The Arnold Palmer was balanced and very refreshing. The staff was very attentive and the actual wait was only 10 minutes. I love the restaurant interior. The issue with ratatouille was cinnamon dominating so much that I couldn't taste anything else. The server mentioned they don't typically add cinnamon to ratatouille then confirmed with the kitchen that they do. Also - no side plate meant juggling utensils and orange slices (at this point covered in savory veggie sauce) in my ketchup ramekin and Arnold Palmer glass :( I'll be back but I'll be asking questions before I order any items.

    Grilled Chicken
    Robert S.

    Wow Lokma ! Very good very healthy soft rice delicious chicken great job everyone I'll be back with friends

    Grilled Lamb & Beef Meatball Wrap
    David K.

    Lokma is a popular spot in the Richmond for its Turkish-inspired brunch. We started with a spread of three creamy spreads: muhammara, baba ghanoush, and tzatziki, served with slices of warm pita. The Traditional Turkish Breakfast offered a nice spread of items for sharing, including scrambled eggs with sujuk and a cold platter of feta, olives, walnuts, cucumber/tomato, sweet hazelnut spread, muhammara, kaymak with honey, and pita bread. My favorite part of the spread was the scrambled eggs, which had a bouncy yet fluffy texture and a nice salty flavor from the thinly sliced sujuk. The Menemen was another tasty dish of eggs scrambled with tomatoes and peppers, topped with feta cheese. But the most flavorful dishes we tried both came from the lunch menu. The Papas Bravas were fried potatoes served with a sweet, savory, tangy, and spicy red sauce, topped with feta and olives; and the Grilled Lamb & Beef Meatball Wrap came with spiced meat patties, roasted poblano peppers, and fresh herbs in a grilled lavash flatbread, served with crispy potatoes and tzatziki on the side. Overall, the dishes here were flavorful and delicious, though somewhat expensive for what they were (but that's brunch in SF for you!). The service was quick and friendly, and the indoor and outdoor seating had a nice relaxed atmosphere.

    Jenny D.

    What a long wait put our name down at 1 PM on a Saturday and the wait for 3 was about 40 minutes. Walked over to get a coffee at coffee roasters down the street while we waited. BREAKFAST MENU: Papas Bravas: 5/5 the creamy sauce was delicious. This was definitely the first dish emptied. Meatball Wrap: 3/5 light on the protein not too many crazy flavors. Would pass on this. Spread: 3/5 typical pita bread and three different dips. Also, nothing special. Turkish coffee: ordered one to try. Size of an espresso shot. Not my thing. Sunrise combo (scrambled eggs, and two Greek yogurt pancakes) : 3/5 pretty disappointed in this dish just because a lot of reviews said that the Greek yogurt pancakes were amazing, but they just tasted like any other pancake I've had at other diners. Cozy environment really enjoyed the service and ambience. Food was just OK not impressed and given how long the weight is and how difficult it is to find parking. I probably wouldn't come back.

    Look at this Turkish breakfast. It was super yum!
    Lily D.

    I'm so glad I found Lokma! This is easily one of my favorite brunch spots in Richmond District. The atmosphere is lovely and our waitress was both welcoming and attentive. Not sure what to get, she recommended the Turkish breakfast, which she said keeps people coming back. Now I know why! The Turkish platter was served charcuterie-style, which offered a delicious variety of both savory and sweet items that pair well with the pita bread, eggs, and sausage. I love the honey spread! I'm not picky, but I was not able to figure out what I didn't like since it was that good! Having a bit of everything feels so much more fun and satisfying than a typical American diner breakfast. Lokma deserves its spot among the Top 5 brunch places in SF in my book.

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    Really solid brunch place, went with my girlfriend, we enjoyed service, eggs, ambiance :) parking can be a bit difficult

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    Ask the Community - Lokma

    Is it dog friendly?

    Yes - lots of dog-friendly sidewalk seating with heat lamps

    Is there any halal meat options?

    Are you guys open on thanksgiving?

    Yes we are

    Do you still require proof of vaccination?

    We don’t require proof of vaccination anymore.

    What's the recipe for your lemon ricotta pancakes with yogurt and blueberries? I live in LA and I miss them...

    It’s our secret and planing to share :)

    Hi, I was wondering if you sell Kaymak in pint - for preorder takeout for example? If so, how much is per pint?

    Hi Shanon. It will depends on the size of the container you would like to get. Send us an email at info@lokmasf.com and we will send you a quote.

    Is your meat Halal? If so, which options are halal?

    As of November 2022 we have all of our meats are halal except short ribs.

    Hello. Are any more or the meats Halal compared to in 2018? There is a large group of us interested if so. Thank you! P.S the Turkish breakfast looks great!

    As of November 2022, all of our meats are halal except short rib.

    Are you serving dinner indoors now? If yes, how do make a reservation specifying indoor seating?

    Yes we do. We take reservations for dinner only through OpenTable. Standard seating will be for indoor dining.

    Are you open on new year's day for takeout?

    We will be open on New Year’s Eve and closed on New Year’s Day.

    Are there heat lamps for outside night time dining?

    Yes there is.

    Does Turkish tea have free refills?

    Yes! And it was great!

    Are your meats halal?

    Currently all of our meats are halal except short ribs.

    Do you have any vegan options? Thanks

    Hi Yana, We have some vegan options for brunch and dinner. Your server will help you with that.… 

    Are they open for 4th of July?

    Hi Ivy, Thanks for the question. We will be closed for 4th of July. Hope to see you next time.

    Do you guys still have the Turkish Panini and Eggs Benedict?

    Hi Tina! Unfortunately we have decided to move on from the panini and the eggs benedict. Sorry to disappoint! But hopefully you’ll enjoy some of the newer things on our menu!… 

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