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Souvla

4.0 (625 reviews)
ModerateGreek, Mediterranean
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Lamb sandwich
Grace F.

I was on a work trip in the area and grabbing lunch with some colleagues. This is an order-at-the-counter, seat-yourself kind of place. I got the lamb sandwich, which was $16 and came wrapped with harissa-spiked yogurt, cucumber, radish, pickled red onion, and feta. The lamb itself was SO tender. The flavor combination was perfect and each ingredient was really well balanced. So delicious. 9/10. It's also a great portion size--I almost couldn't finish it. I probably would've saved half if I didn't have to head straight back to work after lunch. It was my colleague's birthday, and they were kind enough to let us light candles and sing happy birthday, which was really nice. I also just loved the overall vibe of the restaurant. It's very nicely decorated with lots of natural light. I will be coming back to try the other menu items. I would definitely recommend this place!

Elaine Y.

When the weather is hot, it's ice cream time. So I popped into Souvla to get a frozen Greek yogurt. It's been a while since I visited Souvla, so it was nice to see 4 different toppings for the Greek yogurt. I ordered the Cretan wildflower honey $6. The thick sweet honey complemented the creamy Greek yogurt well and it was delicious. Would like to return and try their food sometime.

Rebecca B.

Souvla is so good. From their Lamb salad greek style to their greek fries and olive oil greek yogurt. Great choice for lunch. Grab a glass of wine and sit on their outdoor seating facing the sidewalk of passerby's. Service is fast and friendly.

iPhone sized chickens, $30 for 1-2lb chicken? Maybe I got a small one?
Marcus-Alex G.

Been to this place more than a handful of times. It's alright. It's healthy, it's a high quality chain. I eat here when I'm on a diet, so don't expect to get full, but lots of fiber and protein so not bad. Food tastes good. It's honestly not my type of food, but I'll eat it to be healthy.

Black sheep sandwich
Sydney J.

I ordered ahead online, my order was ready almost 10 mins ahead of schedule and they did update the DoorDash notification to let me know it was ready. Black sheep sandwich: Black Sheep plant-based lamb with harissa-spiked yogurt, cucumber, radish, pickled red onion, and feta cheese wrapped in warm, fluffy pita bread. The vegan lamb was pretty good, juicy and salty. I liked the feta and pickled onion too. Lamb salad: I tried only a little bit of it. The salad has a lot of kale and lettuce. I actually like the plant based lamb better even if it definitely tasted different (not quite equaling lamb), I just wish it didn't cost $2 more. They had an outdoor table with utensils provided at the front, which is close to the sidewalk. One of the staff came out to check on us and offer us water even though we were only eating takeout outdoors, so I thought that was considerate of them.

Sophia H.

Ordered the free bird chicken salad and frozen greek yogurt with baklava crumbles. Although the salad tastes great with all the assortment of toppings (pickled red onion, oranges, pea shoots and cheese), they skimp out on the chicken. Not the most filling salad especially when hungry. The frozen greek yogurt is tart and gets it sweetness from the baklava + honey drizzle. The baklava crumbles arent crispy/flaky/crunchy. They're clusters that are soft. Few tables inside and outside (self seating). They provide a number so that they can bring your order to you whether its dine in or takeout.

Greek Olive Oil & Flaky Sea Salt
amy T.

The best soft serve frozen yogurt is right here at Souvla! It's tart and tangy and so delicious. My favorite is with salt and olive oil. It's absolutely worth every minute of your day to go and worth every calorie to enjoy.

fries
Julianne C.

solid souvla location! first time trying the pork and lamb salads with friends, as well as the fries. all three items were amazing! the fries were especially incredible -- great flavor and crunch. i personally ordered two of my go-to items, the chicken sandwich and lemon chicken soup. the chicken sandwich was really good as usual, but the lemon chicken soup was much saltier than usual and had not as much chicken as i was expecting! not sure if it was the bottom of a batch or just an off day, but this was a bit disappointing to me. either way, souvla is such an establishment that i would still come back. service is friendly and ambiance is what you'd expect at a fast casual spot in the city. pay at the front and seat yourself, they bring out the food to you. would recommend!!

Joanna W.

The froyo was alright a bitter. It tasted better with the graham crackers and honey. If you like sweeter froyo, this might not be your cup of tea. The best combo in my opinion is with honey and the bread crumbs!

Cretan Wildflower Honey
Ziling M.

I haven't tried any of their food items yet, so this review is just about their frozen Greek yogurt, but it's amazing. I especially love the one with honey. There's something about the sweet, cold honey paired with the tangy, tart yogurt that just works perfectly. The texture is incredibly smooth, making each bite a delight. It's the perfect little dessert after a heavy meal, the tartness cuts through the richness and helps wake me up from a food coma. Definitely a go-to spot if you're looking for a refreshing, satisfying treat.

Frozen Greek Yogurt with Honey and Baklava
Becca H.

Yummy - this was my first time having the frozen yogurt from Souvla. I am glad I finally tried it. The honey paired so well with the cold yogurt. The baklava also went well, but the chunks could be smaller. Try it out if you want to have a quick cold dessert!

Chicken Sandwich
Abbie N.

I got the chicken wrap but I definitely prefer the salad. The fries are always good. It was busy inside but we were able to find seats immediately

Mary's Free-Range Chicken Salad
Nitya C.

I live down the street and always see this place has a line so I decided to check it out. I got the chicken option as a salad and it was extremely refreshing. I would just say they skimp a lot on the meat. For dessert I got the honey and baklava yogurt which was tart but sweet, probably would try a different flavor next time! Overall it's a cute place just also not a unique concept so very similar to cava, nick the Greek, etc.

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I found hair in my chicken salad. This always happens to me. I'm also disappointed the Black Sheep salad is no more. That was my favorite!

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came for the greek yogurt.... too sour for my liking. The baklava topping was good though

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It's a favorite. The salads and wraps are delicious and the fries are perfect! I go as often as I can.

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Dinner at Kokkari last night and it reminded me again why open fire cooking is undefeated. Had the…read morebranzino, fried smelt, and the mesquite roasted pork chop special. There's just something primal and perfect about smoke hitting a juicy piece of pork... honestly any meat... or even fish like the branzino. The flavor gets deeper, richer, more alive. You can taste the fire in the best way possible. The pork chop was the standout for me -- smoky outside, incredibly juicy inside. The branzino was clean and delicate but still carried that subtle char from the grill. Even the fried smelt disappeared fast. Kokkari just understands how to cook over fire without overcomplicating things. Simple, rustic, confident food.

Super clean flavors, quality ingredients, and a menu that feels elevated without trying too hard…read more It has that classic San Francisco charm while still feeling a little bougie. The area itself can be a bit off putting with the number of unhoused individuals nearby, but once you're inside it's a completely different experience. Stephanie was our waitress and she was absolutely amazing. So warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. Her service alone is one of the reasons we continue coming back. Being married into a family that specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, I admit I'm a bit biased. The flavors here lean more Greek inspired, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I found them to be a little too subtle for my personal taste. I tend to gravitate toward bolder Mediterranean flavors, so I wasn't extremely impressed by the food itself. That being said, I can absolutely understand why this restaurant is so popular. The dishes are approachable, balanced, and refined in a way that I think appeals to the American palate. The food is consistently good every visit. My favorite dish is the octopus, and I also love the biscuit platter from their selection of sweets. Everything tastes fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The restaurant itself is beautiful, although the seating near the entrance can feel a little cramped when it's busy. The vibe is formal casual, if that makes sense. Maybe don't show up in training clothes like I did once, but even then they were nothing but kind and welcoming. Super cute spot and definitely the type of place where the men with trust funds who are somehow 6'5" seem to gather for lunch and after work drinks. Calling ahead for reservations is your best bet.

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Inside with roasting lamb in the back
Inside with roasting lamb in the back
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Grilled sea bass, deboned with head and tail removed
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4.1
(1.9k reviews)
1.1 mi
$$

This place is so reliable. Good service up front. You can order and eat inside or in their cute…read morebackyard. They keep the options limited but you can mix and match your style. It's a pick your protein and pick your style. I usually get the chicken wrap. But occasionally get the salad with chicken. Their hot sauce is delicious too! We often grab it to go and eat it up the hill in Alamo Square for a lunch with a great view on a nice day. Souvla offers very tasty food with good ingredients prepared faithfully time after time. It's an easy go-to choice for me and my wife on a sunny weekend day.

This place you can eat here or order to-go and pick up at their pickup window. The only saving…read moregrace of this place is the food comes fast. We ordered the Chicken Sandwich, Lamb Sandwich, Greek Fries, Juicy Potatoes, and Baklava Crumbles & Syrup. The Chicken Sandwich was very mediocre since it was pretty much just Shredded Chicken with Veggies and the Pita Bread, which also was a weird texture and meh in flavor. The Lamb Sandwich was was also very meh. The Lamb itself was on the tough side of life and this didn't really have any flavor to it besides the taste of Feta Cheese. The Greek Fries were the best thing and those were also pretty okay. They were nice and crispy but that was all. The Juicy Potatoes were indeed juicy, but that was really it. The problem was that they didn't have any flavor. The Baklava Crumbles and Syrup was okay. The Frozen Yogurt was okay and the Baklava that went with it was very meh in terms of taste and texture. This was definitely the worst Baklava tasting thing that I have tasted before and wish that there was the Pilo Dough to give it some texture instead of being mushy. Overall, very mediocre in taste and overpriced in terms of taste.

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The inside of the restaurant.
The inside of the restaurant.
Plain Frozen Greek Yogurt
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4.2
(154 reviews)
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Don't talk to me I'm eating…read more Once in a while a plate of food puts you in a trance enough to sit there eating silently with your friend. Don't talk. Just let me eat first. Thoughts going through my head "how can this taste so good," "I wasn't expecting this tonight," "this is the most tender gyro meat I've ever had," "how nicely this sauce pairs with the rice." Service was so friendly. Walked in for Friday dinner cus it's try a new restaurant night. Surprised it was empty. They got quite a bit of takeout orders but no one eating in there. Only the workers in there. Was greeted immediately with a smile. Wasn't sure if I had to order then seat myself or politely ask to get a table first. Sometimes it's confusing at some places, I didn't want to be weird. Asked for a table then server brought menus to us. But the next person who walked in just ordered and paid right away at the cashier then sat down. So I don't know. I wasn't given water with my sit down meal. Cus I ordered the food without mentioning water, so it must be one of those don't ask don't get kinda things. As requested. FOOD: *lamb & beef gyro plate: what is this goodness! Meat is so tender. How nicely it sits on top of this rice. Pour some tzatziki sauce over both and eat it. Delightful. Comes with a side of seasoned tomato much like a salsa consistency. There was a red liquid salsa sauce too on this plate so you can pick what you want to dip your meat into *hummus with chicken kabob: o what now this is something new I haven't tried! Delicious! The garbanzo beans are blended enough that the hummus is completely smooth. Good salty flavor. Comes with triangle pieces of bread oops I mean pita to dip. I slathered the hummus all over my pita. Pita was swimming in hummus. Why not, cus they give you plenty of hummus in that bowl. How many times did I shout "delicious" throughout and after this meal. Maybe 4 times. Am I talking to myself or to my friend. Doesn't matter. Sangria available in glass, half, and full size So clean inside. Got that new restaurant feel.

I've only had the falafel burger and the falafel plate, and both were delicious. The fries are also…read morereally good. As a takeout place, Gyros and Tzatziki normally gets four stars, but as a restaurant, it's definitely three stars, and I'll tell you why. This place needs better management. Failing that, one of the three guys who is normally working when I come needs to take charge, because the current setup isn't working. You order at the counter, which is common at many San Francisco restaurants. One of the three guys will help you, but sometimes, one of them is just sitting or standing a few feet away from the cash register, but he won't acknowledge your presence. It's as if only people who will actually take your order are allowed to speak to you. Once you do (eventually) place your order, you're in for a wait. If you're eating in, that's all right, because the food is definitely worth the wait, and the small seating area is normally comfortable. If you're taking it to go, however, they refuse to say anything about where to be while waiting. I normally just sit down at an empty table because I know it will be awhile, but when I stand, I always feel like I'm in someone's way. When they're busy, not only does your food take forever to come out, but the service just goes out the window. Again, only three guys working, including the chef, but why does one of the remaining two guys always seem to be so stand-around-looking-dumb lazy? And the funny part is that it's not always the same guy; the one I used to think was a hard worker was sitting in a chair near the back last time I came. It was like he was in a timeout; he wasn't looking at his phone, just yelling random things to the cook occasionally while the other poor guy had to deal with four different parties eating in, plus all the to-go orders. So order it to go before you arrive. Or sit down and try to figure out what's going on.

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Lamb & Beef Gyro Plate
Lamb & Beef Gyro Plate
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We arrived around 5pm and many tables outside weren't cleared but there were many seats available…read more We were told to wait outside when we're supposed to order at the cashier first, so I was confused. The ladies took awhile to get us seated outside, only to then tell me to order inside. The super efficient guy with the red shoes was quick to take our order of chicken shish tawook and Mezze sampler. Portions are large and food was great! We love people watching as the N Judahs goes by. It's Arab comfort food in a cozy indoor/outdoor setting.Sooo good!

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4.2
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Oh, Oren's I missed you. This was a go to spot for everything in college: casual weekend dinner,…read morebig celebrations, date night. I haven't had it since I left the Bay so when I saw it was across the street from the cocktail bar I was at I knew this was gonna be my post-drink dinner. Of course I had to go with the classic hummus and pita, but this time my friend put me on to the hummus sabich which came topped with hard boiled egg and potato. What sounds like an absolutely wild combination is actually so delicious and makes this dish much more filling than the classic hummus. We also shared the shakshuka. Despite us coming in somewhat late, this was cooked to perfection. Big thanks to the staff who served us as well, very friendly vibe in here. Highly recommend!

I ordered the beef kabab pita through DoorDash. Before the discount it was $21.85, which is steep…read morefor a pita, but I landed a 45% off promo on orders over $20 that made the math a lot more reasonable. The sandwich itself delivered on every bite. The beef was well seasoned, and true to the name, it was packed with hummus throughout, no skimping there. The pita held everything together without falling apart, which matters more than people think with DoorDash orders. What stood out almost as much as the food was the packaging. It's clearly designed specifically for pitas, with a tear-away section that converts the box into a holding container while you eat. Not sure if this is just how the food is packaged in general or something specific to delivery, but either way it's the kind of detail that tells you a place actually thought about the eating experience instead of just shoving food into generic containers. My dog Kobi gave it his approval too. He's got a clear taste for Mediterranean food and was not about to let this one pass him by. Five stars. Pricey at full cost, but the quality and the thoughtful packaging back it up.

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Israeli Breakfast tower
Israeli Breakfast tower
Oren's Hummus
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4.1
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Set your expectations right and this place is close to perfect: it's a small counter spot near 16th…read moreSt BART, mostly takeout, a few stools inside and a couple of tables out front. It is not a sit-down restaurant and doesn't pretend to be. What it is, is consistently excellent food at prices that still make sense in a city where that's getting rare. We're regulars, and we usually go on Sunday evenings after my girlfriend gets off work. Falafel wrap and chicken shawarma are our usual order -- the falafel has that crisp-shell, tender-middle thing going, and the wraps are generously built. We've branched out plenty and everything we've tried has been good. The other reason we keep showing up is the people. Turna usually takes our order, and she is genuinely lovely -- friendly in a way that isn't a customer-service script. My girlfriend and I always walk out in a better mood than we walked in with, which is worth a lot. Practical notes: halal, lots of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options, open until midnight Fri/Sat, and they cater. Grab some napkins if you're eating the wrap on the move -- it's a big one, and that's a compliment.

Solid Mediterranean spot. The meat tastes fresh, and you can actually see it being prepped when you…read moreorder, which is always a good sign. I'm a big fan of the chicken shawarma--it's really flavorful and hits the spot when it's done right. That said, on a couple of my previous orders the meat was a bit on the dry side, but I still find myself coming back because when it's on point, it's really good. Staff is friendly, and most of the time you can stand on their ledges to eat or sit outside. There were 2 small tables that seat 2-3 per table. Pro tip: ask for the tahini and hot sauce on the side and load it into your wrap--it takes it up a notch.

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Truly Mediterranean
Falafel
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