WOW ! What a great surprise ! Randomly went to GOLDEN MEDITERRANEAN and we were exceed happy we found a new staple in our foodie adventures! The FALAFEL was a perfect size ( looked 'small' but took some home ! ) ! It was quite delicious ! The price was really reasonable considering the taste was one of the best FALAFELS I've EVER had ! The GARLIC FRIES were a HUGE portion and we dived into them ! SERVERS were accommodating and friendly . Nice clean environment with interesting light fixtures ! ( Who reviews light fixtures !?? lol) Definitely going back for the FALAFEL , oh yes, and for those GARLIC FRIES ! read more

Golden Mediterranean - GARLIC FRIES .. gotta have 'em ! - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped by here and had a great meal. The chicken kebab wrap was fresh and full of vegetables. It went perfect with their spicy sauce and yogurt sauce. Hot and cool action. very filling wrap! The garlic fries were crispy and fragrant. I would have liked to see pieces of garlic though. Make it even punchier. The ayran yogurt drink was tart and refreshing. Very creamy. The tea afterwards was so nice! Smooth and great aroma. The interior was nicely decorated, and the service was nice too. read more

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The food at this Turkish restaurant is fantastic and service was fast and generous. I really enjoyed the muhammara with the appetizers plate. Even the quality of basic items like hummus and falafel and rice were above par. The restaurant was pretty empty when I ate here, so it's safe to say that this great place is being slept on. Perfect for a lunch date. read more

Service, hospitality were all good to be exampled by others here in the USA. Food was delicious shish kebap. Good that Turks came! read more

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Wait staff is phenomenal and the place is gorgeous! Wish they had a bar as I feel that would make it more popular especially after work hours. The get fries were excellent. My lamb gyro was excellent and the taziki sauce the best I've ever had! My mom had the Musakka which was excellent with the cheesy tomato sauce and perfectly cooked rice and their house salad! Everything was great! read more

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The food at Golden Mediterranean continues to be great. Have dined alone, as well as with larger groups (12-15), all happily satisfied and impressed. We've almost had everything on the wonderful menu, from various meat kebabs, fresh salmon plate, combo appetizer, wrap, salad, combo gyro, lamb shank, Mixed grill, salad, Beyti, and desserts, tea/coffee. You are getting the authentic Turkish cooking since the staff and chef are from Turkey. A friend had just returned from Turkey and confirmed that this place is the real deal. The staff are all nice, courteous, efficient (1 server, Abdul, for a big table of 15.....many thanks for always taking care of al your guests!), as well as knowledgable and helpful. The interior is nicely laid out, with a row of smaller tables which seat 2, and then larger tables in the back area, while being able to organize tables for larger parties. This is my go-to place, whether eating in or whether taking out. A great neighborhood find that I, and many friends, will keep frequenting. Great restaurant, wonderful people, and food! Thank you! Photo of chef (right) and staff (Abdul, far right). read more

Golden Mediterranean - Wonderful staff: Chef, far left; Abdul, far right. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

The dolmas were super fresh, not too tart, and the dill yogurt was a great complement! The lentil soup was smooth and satisfying, not grainy or overly oniony. The musakka had a very balanced red sauce, simple and clean flavors, with a refreshing side of salad and flavored rice. We ordered a falafel wrap that came with a tzatziki sauce but pairing it with the dill yogurt was even better! The falafel was fresh, fluffy, and not dry or gritty like most interpretations. An option for sriracha hot sauce would be fab! Thanks for being a new addition to this neighborhood!! read more

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Lovely, local restaurant! Food was delicious, and staff were friendly! First time ordering for take-out, but will consider eating in for future. Everything was so fresh, and the lamb shank was very tender. Loved their falafel as they were not greasy and over a salad. Highly recommend! read more

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We were walking our pup when we noticed this new Mediterranean restaurant in the neighborhood, Golden Mediterranean. Food is delicious. Really like my Shish Combo with tasty rice, salad and hummus with pita bread. The chicken is tender, the beef is cooked well, but still soft & delicious. The falafel is also very tasty. Has great flavor. Tasted a bit like there's pickle juice in it. We like it a lot! I especially like the brightness of it. The chicken wrap is also good tho I prefer the Shish Combo plate more because of the variety of flavors and ingredients. Can't wait to come back and try other things on their menu. Ambiance is lovely with a light green (Parisian Green/Breakfast Room Green?) interior, classy, clean, airy. Very friendly, welcoming and gracious service. Located on California and Spruce. read more

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It's hard to leave a review that could even explain the flavors and merriment my mouth is experiencing right now. I love the food, the staff is attentive and focused on their guests. My favorite go to is the "combo appetizer". The lamb chops are deliciously seasoned. Be sure to let them know how you want your chops cooked, otherwise they may be well done, which is still delicious. Kadir is a sweetheart and makes dining there, (or take out) a pleasure. read more

Golden Mediterranean - Combo Appetizer served beautifully when dining in the restaurant. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Golden Mediterranean was such a wonderful experience. I enjoyed my beef and lamb gyro plate. It was a quick bite to eat while on the go. The real hit was the delicious Turkish rice pudding that hit the spot. Staff were so sweet and hospitable. Within a 5-7 minute driving distance from Arguello and Fulton. My to-go meal satisfied my Mediterranean foodie craving. The restaurant was aesthetically pleasing and spacious. New business which opened 5-6 months ago. I'd love to return because the food was tasty and the atmosphere looked well-kept. read more

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Love this restaurant! The kebabs (all of them are so tasty), pita, and baklava are super fresh. Great restaurant to bring a group of people in and the staff is so friendly. We had complimentary hot Turkish Tea at the end of our meal which was the perfect pairing with our dessert. read more

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Before discovering Golden, my wife and I struggled to find food from the Med that we loved in SF. Now Golden is our top choice for both eat-in and takeout. Good price, great food. Hopefully you'll have Abdul taking care of you. read more

First time here for lunch today and they impressed me and my friend. All the food was delicious and perfectly prepared. And the restaurant had a nice casual elegance to it. We started with hummus and falafels. Yeah... sounds typical for Mediterranean food, but these blew our socks off! - The hummus was perfectly seasoned, with a generous drizzle of fragrant olive oil. The pita bread served with it was perfectly toasty and crunchy on one side, but pillowy soft on the other side. I've never had pita bread toasted only one side like this before, but it is now my favorite. The hummus makes me now not want to buy any of the grocery store pre-packaged versions ever again. I had to force myself to stop eating to save room for the other dishes. - The falafels were crunchy on the outside, not at all greasy, and tender on the inside. The flavor was spot on. I eat Mediterranean food regularly, and I've accepted either too greasy and/or too dry on the inside as standard. I didn't know it could be made with the inside so tender. We then split the Golden Mix Grill (for 1). I wanted to try different meats but we just couldn't see us needing the for-2 size. There was plenty enough for my friend and I to share, especially after we already gorged on the apps. All the grilled meats were well-seasoned with delicious spices and herbs coming through. Great food, good portions, at reasonable prices - I can't wait to try more dishes on my next visit or delivery order soon! read more

Very good Turkish food. Lovely atmosphere and spotlessly clean. The server, Aboud, is so friendly. We have come twice. Chicken and lamb wraps are great and love the labney dip. Highly recommend. read more

What a fantastic addition to the neighborhood! My husband and I stopped by on a Saturday night and were blown away. We started with the falafel and baba ganoush--both were delicious. The falafel was a standout: perfectly crispy and not at all dry. For our mains, I had the chicken shish kebab plate and my husband had the chicken gyro; both came with fluffy rice, a fresh Greek salad, and plenty of pita for dipping. We will definitely be back. Very friendly service as well! read more

Golden Mediterranean - A closeup of the yumminess - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Take out order. Excellent food. Will come back again. Lamb chops, hummus and salad. Need to try some of the other items.

The atmosphere is clean, relaxed and the staff lovely, but let's be honest- the best part was the food. Combo appetizer is fantastic: 4 yummy spreads, two salads plus dolmas and excellent crunchy falafel. Big portion and well worth it. Chicken wrap and salmon wrap- perfect sizes for a late day lunch. Everything we ordered was fantastic and flavorful! Can't wait to return to explore and sample more menu items. read more

We had such a wonderful lunch at Golden Mediterranean. I found a space right out front. The server was kind and friendly and informative and helpful. He checked on us multiple times. The food was delicious, and beautifully presented. I went with my cousin and we will both be back with our families. At this time of skyrocketing food prices, what a delight to find a place with yummy food at reasonable prices. They opened five months ago and I hope they succeed. read more

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Had a lovely time at Golden Mediterranean this evening. My dining companion and I shared hummus as an appetizer, then both got the salmon platter. All of the food was delicious and beautifully prepared. The portions were generous, well worth the price. The staff was super nice and attentive. Ambiance-wise, I liked the aesthetics. Lots of interesting art. read more

The combo platter was the best! Main course was amazing too. Finished with fantastic baklava! All at a great price.

We just had about 20 people for lunch staff was awesome pre order done for each 4 people so appetizer and full roasted meat veggies salad etc was perfect But the food was awesome I thought and organized I definitely am recommending this place for all the right reasons service and food and environment. I will be there soon . read more

Myself, and 3 of my friends were attending a Candlelight Tribute to The Beatles, @ the Temple Emanu El, which was located right up the street from this restaurant. So this was our first time there..... Well Abdul was our waiter, he was incredibly helpful. He made great suggestions for the 4 of us, which was perfect, and the food was delicious !!! He even gave all of us a complimentary taste of their flavorful mediterranean tea. If you're ever in the area, I would highly recommend stopping by this charming family run restaurant..... read more

Very tasty food at moderate prices. Especially enjoyed the falafel combo plate. Good service and nice decor too.

Omg this is the best Mediterranean food I've had in a long long time. We got the French fries, the Muhamara, and the falafels and I would rate every single one 10/10! I don't even like falafels but I liked them here. Plus the waiter is super nice here and the service is quick. Love this place will definitely be back. read more

Golden Mediterranean - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great food and service at an even better price. Restaurant is nice as well and was a good time read more

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Delicious food that was fresh, beautiful designs, and responsive service. Very happy with the ambiance and energy, coming back soon! read more

Golden Mediterranean - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We ordered pickup from here over the phone and the people on the phone were very helpful and lovely. The food was ready very quickly. All of the dishes were delicious. I want to try their other items. read more

Found this new gem on California Street in San Francisco. Only been open 6 months and has a 4.9 rating. The restaurant is newly decorated and is super clean with phenomenal service. Four of us all ordered different meals and all would rate the overall experience 5 stars!!!! If looking for Mediterranean Food and a great experience, look no further! This is the place!!! read more

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Amazing food for great value! The owner was very kind and gave us some tea on the house! Definitely get the kunefe if you can :)

My wife and I just stopped by for dinner. We enjoyed our food, including lentil soup, shish combo (beef and chicken), moussaka, and baklava. Tasty food, friendly service, nice atmosphere, and reasonably priced. read more

What pretty plates and nice portions. Even with 4 people sharing for a birthday dinner we gad leftovers. Come by and enjoy.

I tried the Iskender Kebab, and it was honestly amazing. The flavor took me right back to the Iskender I had in Bursa. Definitely one of the best I've had in the U.S. Highly recommend! read more

Golden Mediterranean - İskender kebap - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent Moussaka plate! All veggie. Very tasty. Great service in a clean and welcoming environment. New to Laurel Village. Try it out. read more

Golden Mediterranean - Moussaka Plate. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have ordered thru doordash a combo wrap and falafel from this spot on this week, wrap was tasting good, but can't say the same about falafel, it actually wasn't tasting like a normal falafel... Reasonable price, not bad service, and the place inside is little small. Overall, good spot to grab smth real quick when you're hungry and late somewhere. Definitely not deserving 3 stars, also definitely not 5 stars, so I'd describe it as 4 star spot. read more

I'm working nearby this week and have visited this place twice for lunch. The food is delicious, the service is quick, warm and very friendly. The restaurant itself is clean and pretty inside. I've already bookmarked this spot to visit again the next time I'm working in the area. read more

Amazing Food and excellent service. Ran by a family. We were a party of 11 and all vegetarians. From Combo Appetizers platter, Veggie Plate, Falafel Plate, Lasagna, pita bread, everything very fresh and very tasty. Service was excellent. 100% recommended to all especially vegetarians as well. read more

Hands down THE BEST Mediterranean food we've had!! I'm just bummed we didn't find it until now. Everything is so fresh and flavorful! The best tzsasiki we've ever had...AND amazing Turkish coffee and rice pudding!!! This will for sure be a once a week go to. Also in a fantastic area - the heart of Laurel Village. Beautiful atomosphere and phenomenal super friendly staff! New favorite restaurant in SF read more

People of San Francisco, Golden Mediterranean Restaurant is a must-go-now, and again, and again! We had delicious, succulent chicken kabobs, the best mezze platter in the city, perfectly seasoned and inviting lentil soup - absolutely outstanding!!! Generous portions reasonably priced. All of that plus gracious and attention service. They topped off a beautiful meal with treating us to their rice pudding on the house! Golden Mediterranean, you're doing everything right! It's my new favorite, and soon to be yours! I'll see you there!!! read more

My partner and I visited and safe to say we will be back! We had the falafel wrap and the Adana wrap. They were both so good and served with a nice serving of tzatziki sauce on the side. Service was also very welcoming and attentive. Love it! read more