A great Mediterannean restaurant in the beautifully redone Presidio…read more We started with puffy pita bread and various sauces. The bread is very different than normal pita you have in other places and was a good chewy experience. One of us ordered the prix fixe lunch -- it was great, though we didn't realize all the items can just be ordered for about the same price. A delicious fresh salad, a turkish flatbread and a wonderful risotto cake dessert. We also ordered lamd kebabs, which were excellent. Wine by the glass is not inexpensive -- we ordered a total of four glasses for $90 total, but the waiter was very helpful in picking it out and offering a sample. Very good service. An active but not too noisy atmosphere with great colors. Reservations needed. For lunch, including tip the cost was $240.

Really cool space with a modern, open vibe that's perfect for groups. The big windows make it feel…read morebright and airy, and even though it's a large restaurant, the noise level stays surprisingly low. The cocktails are definitely worth checking out. They have creative drinks with flavors like pistachio, rose, and clarified milk, plus a massive 16-page spirits list. The food is a modern take on Middle Eastern, but I'd recommend ordering strategically. If you're with a group, skip the from the land menu because it's individual skewers and get a couple of larger entrées like the lamb shoulder instead. We ordered the entire land menu plus a pasta and still ended up grabbing burgers afterward, so the portions felt pretty underwhelming for the price. The duck dolmas were more of a standout--they come with an unexpected peach sauce. The pork cheek was also delicious- tender and really flavorful. The areyas kebab had good flavor but was a little dry and really needed a sauce. Dessert- I'd skip the baklava. It's napoleon style it's just ight. Service was also disappointing. while the hosts were friendly and attentive, our server was pretty absent throughout the night. Overall, I'd come back for drinks/ brunch

La Méditerranée is a true gem in San Francisco. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a…read morewarm, welcoming, family-style atmosphere that immediately makes you feel at home. Service attentive and friendly, adding to the overall experience. The food is excellent, with rich, authentic Armenian and Mediterranean flavors. A standout is the Armenian coffee--strong, rich, aromatic, and perfectly prepared with mini bakhlava. It's the perfect way to end a meal. A place of both comfort and quality.

This place is fantastic! It's cozy (but not loud or cramped) and the food is varied and delicious…read more My recent trip included a sampling plate of all 4 fillo offerings (the cheese karni and the Levantine meat tart were the best), Armenian potato salad, lemon chicken rice soup, and the saffron chicken kebab over rice pilaf (dinner special of the night). The kebabs were made with chicken breast, but very tender and moist, and the side of hummus was fresh, creamy and delicious. We also tried the sangria which was great- not too sweet and decently strong (not watered down bad wine). For dessert, the lemon cake was tasty but odd that dried cranberries were sprinkled into the whipped cream. I appreciated the variety offered on the menu- not just typical Greek food you find everywhere else that touts "Mediterranean food". The service was super nice and efficient, and I like that it has been family owned and run (sadly an increasingly rare San Francisco characteristic these days)- you can tell the difference in the quality and thought put into the experience.

Visiting from Los Angeles, this restaurant wasn't far from the hotel and we decided to give it a…read moretry. Upon entering, the hostess was immediately attentive and warm and seated us at the bar as we had no reservation for dinner on a Saturday night. The bar is spacious and more than comfortable to have a meal at. Our waiter was just as attentive and was friendly and just had the best vibe! We ordered beets with labne as an appetizer, and it came out quickly and was a delicious start to our meal. We ordered and shared the steak and chicken and both did not disappoint! Both dishes were absolutely delicious! Steak was tender and flavorful, potatoes were amazing and the chicken was just as good, with a creamy sauce over the rice that was almost like a deconstructed rosemary chicken soup. Brilliant! We were only in town for the weekend, but would definitely come back on our next trip. 5 stars for incredible service and amazing meals!

I went to Terzo recently while on a business trip to San Francisco. I had an excellent experience…read more The interior was lovely. It was much larger than I expected from the outside. It was laid out very well and very comfortable. The bar was gorgeous. A lot of thought went into the planning of the space. Our server was excellent. We had everything we needed when we needed it. The food was great. You can tell that the chef and staff are passionate about what they do. Not only was the flavor outstanding, but the presentation was equally impressive. We had a variety of appetizers, salads, entrees and dessert. I have included photos and descriptions. Each item was perfectly prepared, presented, and bursting with flavor. I strongly suggest that you give this a try. You won't be disappointed.

great service!!!!!!! positive environment and cape vereede scored!!!!!!!!!! the murals in the…read morerestaurant and decor really added to the review

Great food. Large menu with variety. Can get vegetarian platter too…read more The shwarma salad was soo much meat on top of a little bit of salad. HEART SHAPED Cheese stuffed falafel and STAR/FLOWER SHAPED onion stuffed falafel were good and big pieces! The shaped, so adorable! Cut up and share. I didn't taste much cheese. Many tables, spacious It's on the pricier side for Mediterranean food. average $30 per person for one entree and falafel. Presentation and food is good!

Monday nights during pandemic times brought (according to the SF Chronicle) hospitality workers to…read moreKitchen Istanbul en masse. It wasn't just the food they say, but the remarkable wine list, which turned the place into a see-and-be-seen spot akin to NYC's Elaine's (RIP). If this isn't quite how you imagine anyplace along SF's Clement Street, think again. Years later it's still packed (on a Friday night) and loud. Service was the sole miscue on my visit with 3 others. We were given menus and water but ignored after that, to a point where we reached out to get some wine and attention. As you can see from the 5-star assessment, no harm-no foul; once wine and food flowed all was forgiven. The menu required some explanation. It's not broken down in any discernible way, requiring the server to explain that all dishes ae meant to be shared and that the first several dishes are dips, then small plates, then larger. In truth, all seemed like small plates to me (or small servings) but if your wallet permits, you'll not be disappointed. There wasn't one thing we shared that we didn't 100% consume nor anything I'd not recommend. Since we sampled almost the entire menu I feel comfortable saying that everything is delicious and attractively presented. We left the alcohol order to the one at our table who'd chosen Kitchen Istanbul and she summoned the sommelier and gave him free reign. He asked what we like (hearty reds) and what we wished to spend (about $75/bottle) and we enjoyed 2 completely unique offerings that we'd not have known to choose for ourselves. He was also tasked with pairing two of the dessert wines with two of the chosen desserts and they were as enjoyable as the wines served with dinner. It's fair to say that the sommelier had fun with our table, stopping by before we left to say how much he'd appreciated the opportunity to choose for us and for us placing our trust in him. Like the rest of the City I was following Sam Smith's food journey during his time here. He never made it to Kitchen Istanbul but if he had, I think he'd have nodded in agreement with the 5-star rating.

Very disappointing experience overall. To start, our table still wasn't ready even 15 minutes after…read moreour reservation time. I understand restaurants can get busy, and being out of a few menu items happens, but the way things were handled was frustrating. We ordered our food, received appetizers, and then nearly 20 minutes later our server casually came over to tell us they were out of the chicken entrée we had ordered. There was no apology, no empathy, and honestly no sense that she understood how inconvenient that was. By that point it was already late, and at almost 10 PM in San Francisco there weren't many other dining options open nearby, which completely ruined our night. What made it worse was that we were still charged despite the poor experience and lack of proper service recovery. I ended up not tipping because the service felt disorganized and lacking basic professionalism and empathy. To be fair, the owner did come out afterward to apologize while I was waiting for my Uber, and I appreciated that gesture. But overall, this was a terrible experience that could have been handled much better operationally and from a customer service standpoint.

I had heard many great things about Beit Rima and was super excited to finally try it with my…read morepartner and parents. When we got there, it was extremely busy inside and outside, but despite the anticipated wait, we were seated within 5 minutes or so. As a heads up, the Cole Valley location is very small. There is seating inside and outside, but it is pretty loud inside (not that it detracted from our meal). We noticed there was a lot of take out orders coming through, so it seems like this place is equally popular for takeout, which makes sense given it's small size (they do not take reservations). We started off with the mezze sampler, which has lebna, muhammara, baba ganoush, hummus, pickles, and falafel. We all loved the sampler, although we noticed it didn't come with a lot of pita bread. Since most of our entrees were also coming with pita bread, it wasn't an issue. I particularly enjoyed the lebna, which was super creamy but had a nice tang that rounded out the flavor. The hummus and baba ganoush were also very good, and the muhammara was rich and had a great flavor. My mom got the falafel platter, my dad got the grilled hanger steak, my partner got the musakhan and I got the chicken shish tawook plate. My mom really enjoyed the falafel platter. It was super loaded with falafel, baba ganoush and hummus. The falafels were really good. They were nicely fried, but still had a soft and tender interior. My dad liked the hanger steak, which was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The green zhug sauce was interesting, and the freekeh had a nice nutty and earthy flavor. Our favorites were the musakhan and the chicken shish tawook plate. The musakhan had a really interesting sweet/savory spiced flavor, and was complemented really nicely with the caramelized onions, sumac, pine nuts and toasted pita. The skin had a nice crispness but the chicken was super tender. The chicken shish tawook was definitely my favorite. The chicken had an incredible, charcoal-grilled taste and was super tender without being dry or overcooked at all. This was the best bite I've had all year, and I loved dipping the grilled chicken in the lebna, muhammara, baba ganoush and hummus that remained from our sampler plate. Highly, highly recommend this place. Super reasonable prices for generous portions of super flavorful food. Next time, we'd love to try the lamb shank and branzino.

Beit Rima on Carl is our family favorite. It's the sister spot to the original on Church, but this…read moreone has that neighborhood-favorite feel. The N line drops you right at the door. Wait can run 5-30 min depending on the day and party size, but it's worth it. Outside seating is lovely on a calm day; inside is cozy with warm, fast staff. Every dish I've had here is delicious. For the friends who I brought there for the frst time I recommended the mezze platter -- instant trip to the Middle East. And the falafel is hands down the best in town. Amazing food for the price. Everyone falls in love this place.

It was a great restaurant!!! Great food, great service!! And the owner was very nice!! The…read moreatmosphere was very nice!! Please go to this restaurant if you visit!!!

Tucked away in the north beach area is this little awesome spot. We were seated right away but…read moreservice was a bit slow. It was starting to pick up and get busy so I understand. Ordered dishes to share; Koobideh plate, salad, feta cheese spread. Koobideh was cooked great. Rice was good as well. Good salad. The feta cheese spread was a little overpowering, worth a try but I don't think I would order again.

I popped in for pickup at Presidio Kebab and was immediately greeted by super friendly staff who…read morewere 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.

A friend was visiting from Atlanta & we wanted to try something besides the norm…read more What a ***Find*** Quaint place - Turkish Cafe/Restaurant. nice airy atmosphere - good local vibes. We ordered the Red Lentil Soup - Anda & Beef Kabobs. Big plate with Lots of Great Flavor. The bread & Dipping Sauce were also a great start (Surprise). Attentive Staff and offered advice on new dishes for our next visit. Definitely a Must see when in the City!!