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    Palmyra

    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Lamb Shawarma Platter comes with hummus, cucumber and tomato salad and pita bread.
    Manny Y.

    Called in a take out order of lamb shawarma platter. Seemed like they had a large catering order since my order wasn't ready when I arrived. It took another 10 min. The place has five large round tables and you can see the kitchen from the cash register. There were a few people in the tables eating. The place has glass windows so you can see the sunlight from inside.

    Gabby E.

    My boyfriend and I were visiting SF for a baseball game and decided to stop here before. The staff were so nice, food was absolutely delicious. We were talking about how good the food was the rest of the night! If we lived in SF this would definitely be a regular spot for us.

    Beef Kebab Platter (bottom) and Chicken Shawarma Platter (top)
    Anh T.

    My friends and I came here on a Friday evening and were seated immediately in a circular booth-like area. There was plenty of seating, with the restaurant getting full as time went on that evening. We ordered at the cash register and waited not too long for our orders. -Baba Ghanoush: creamy and plentiful and delicious! It came with the side of pita bread. -Beef Kebab: This was my favorite dish! The meat was soft & flavorful. -Chicken Shawarma: I felt as if they gave the most meat for this meal, and it was chewy and good. -Rotisserie Chicken: It was also a flavorful and soft meat. -Kibbi: These tasted quite fresh and had a crispy outside! The portions were generous, and we all had leftovers that was enough for a couple of meals. I enjoyed this find on a random search, and would love to come here again to try their other dishes!

    Half Chicken Meal
    Makena L.

    Not bad! Ordered the half chicken meal ($19) and the cucumber salad ($7). The prices are decent and reasonable. We were seated immediately for 2 around 8pm on a Tuesday. Seemed like a popular spot for runners, since a whole group came shortly after we sat down. Personally, I thought the chicken was a bit dried out, and I'm not sure I liked the flavor of the ganoush. Perhaps plating could have been a bit neater too, sorta felt like things were just piled together (being picky though). The salad delivered on the cucumber and tomato, though I do wish it was delivered in a bowl or something to mix the sauce in, as it was already pretty piled onto the plate. The sauce came in two plastic containers, which was efficient for take out, but felt a little off since we were dining in. The ambiance inside feels like an old American diner mixed with Syrian decor. Blue water cups, concrete floor, bright overhead lighting, and lots of scattered random objects.

    Chicken Shawarma Platter
    Andrew A.

    Came here Saturday around noon to grab some lunch and settled on the chicken shawarma platter. In terms of taste, the hummus is excellent, the pita was delicious, and the chicken had a bunch of flavor. That said, the chopped cucumber and tomatoes could've had a bit more flavor. The people there were friendly and the food came out relatively quickly. I'd have no qualms about returning. While I took the food to go this time, the restaurant was big enough and clean enough for groups to come and eat together. Personally, I don't understand why the price is as high as it. But this seems to be a trend among Mediterranean restaurants. I can see in pictures that the platter was significantly cheaper 1-2 years ago. At the very least, I would've appreciated if with the increased cost, the platter would also come with rice. However, I was pleasantly surprised that the platter came with quite a bit of chicken.

    Dolma (4 Pieces)
    Araceli E.

    Popped in for dinner and was greeted with helpful service! We ate a delicious lamb kebab plate, small baba ghanoush, and dolmas. The side garlic and hot sauce were so tasty. The plate came with pita, yellow rice, and hummus. There was a pretty mural inside with comfortable booths - we will be back!

    Chicken Rotisserie Chicken Meal
    Alayna K.

    We stepped in before a concert for a quick meal and were not disappointed!! Quick counter service, amazing plates. The rotisserie chicken was our favorite. The meat was juicy and the portions were plentiful. Loved the beef kebab plate as well-- the hummus and pita was our favorite. Ordered two Falafel on the side which was crispy and perfect. We'll definitely be back!

    Wrap and falafel
    Emily F.

    Mixed review and feelings about this place. I'd heard good things and wanted to try it as I'm in the area. Stopped in and got a beef wrap and falafel to go. Service was very kind and food came out pretty quick. Inside is cute but not fancy and no frills. I was so hungry when I got home with the food. The falafel was good and like that they packed hot sauce and the garlic sauce. The wrap was also falafel and not beef so was pretty disappointed. I was on a quick time crunch so did not have time to call or go back to have the order corrected. I only ate part of it since it was not what I ordered and falafel was a bit soggy in the wrap. Maybe I'd come back again but hesitant.

    Beef Kebab Platter, Syrian Style Wrap
    Patrick L.

    The food was exquisite and was full of flavor. This is a great place for an introduction into middle eastern food. Great taste, hospitable service, wide variety, and fair price point. The beef kebab was very juicy, full of flavor, and straight off the grill. The rice, hummus, and pita were fantastic compliments to the beef. The cucumber and tomato salad helped balance out the platter and were a refreshing pit stop to the heaviness of the main items on the platter. The wrap was also good and akin to a California burrito, just middle eastern style. Not my first pick on their extensive menu of ethnic foods, but something you wouldn't be disappointed ordering. This restaurant would earn 5 stars if not for their slightly rundown interior and slower service, but that's just part of its neighborly vibe. I highly recommend visiting this spot!

    Chicken Shawarma Platter
    Jeffrey Y.

    Beef Shwarma platter - 10/10 Lebanese garlic sauce - 11/10 Chicken shwarma platter - 7/10 Lentil soup - 8/10 Service - 8/10 Well-timed food arrival (10 min). However, no water until requested. Quality - 9/10 See above. Delish! Ambience - 8/10 Nice hole in the wall place. Overall - 8.5/10 Would go again for the Beef Shwarma platter!

    Moudamas
    Kate D.

    5 stars! We got a small hummus side, lamb wrap and Moudamas. All were a 10/10! The hummus was fluffy and flavorful. The lamb pita wrap was amazing and the garlic sauce tasted like garlic aioli! Would've been great to dip fries in! The Moudamas was berg authentic and warms the soul with its flavors!

    Lamb Shawarma Platter
    Samantha D.

    Came here on a recommendation from a Lebanese friend. It's her favorite place for Middle Eastern food, and I can see why. The portions were huge. My friend and I struggled finishing our orders. Mezza platter was very good. I loved the selection. Everything was tasty and well seasoned. We should've gotten more pita because it wasn't enough for the spread. Lamb shawarma was amazing. The meat was so tender. The place reminds me of an American diner with just the booths. However, the food was stellar. Definitely something to come back for.

    Chicken schwarma wrap
    Rachel L.

    Came here on a Sunday evening around 7 and it was pretty empty. My friends and I sat at a round booth table in the corner. The lighting in here was a little off/ gave a bit of an off ambience. I ordered a chicken Sharma wrap which came with a spicy red sauce and garlic sauce. The chicken was pretty juicy and everytging tasted fresh. The portion size for the price was definitely worth it! I could definitely imagine myself grabbing a wrap and taking it to alamo squae park :)

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    Wonderful, relaxed, inexpensive but high quality food in an airy atmosphere. Delicious and friendly.

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    Palmyra is excellent! Get the dolma and a falafel wrap and you won't be disappointed.

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    Amazing food, good atmosphere. I never review places. Ever. This place is solid. Staff is great, exceptionally nice.

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    Iraklis - Fri/Sat Special - Mansaf: Lamb Shank w/ yellow rice, fermented yogurt, pickles ($23.99) - BOMB!

    Iraklis

    4.7(560 reviews)
    38.8 mi
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    Can't believe I haven't written a review for Iraklis yet! I've tried quite a number of things on…read morethe menu, and have thourugly liked just about everything! My favorites include the shawarma lamb wrap damascus style, falafel tacos, the original chicken shawarma wrap, and of course the pickles and toum. I also really enjoyed the Fatteh. You can't really go wrong with anything here, it's just about what your personal favorites are. The owners are so kind and friendly, always chatting with everyone in the restaurant, they create a very warm and welcoming environment, and you can tell they really care about what they do.

    We got two different vegetarian wraps to go: the Lebanese fries wrap and the falafel wrap. To our…read moresurprise, the fries wrap was the better of the two, as the garlic aioli and whatever other flavors were added made it tasty. It definitely could have used the coleslaw and pickles promised by the menu but they weren't in evidence. That was the problem with the falafel wrap, too: the menu promised hummus, cabbage & tomatoes salad, and pickled turnips, but those ingredients weren't anywhere to be seen. There was some lettuce instead, but lettuce is a poor substitute as it just becomes immediately soggy and adds no flavor. If you've ever had falafel in Israel, you will be disappointed by the falafel here, unfortunately. (Israeli falafel shops each make at least a dozen toppings from family recipes, so you put as many veggies and sauces in as you can to create a flavor party in your mouth.)

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    4.1(923 reviews)
    2.4 miFinancial District, SoMa
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    Outdoor seating
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    The epitome of a five star experience. Not only are you transported by the interior design, but the…read morefood will portal you to another world. We arrived during happy hour and nearly sampled the entire happy hour menu. Of the outstanding dishes, two stood above the others, the short rib skewer and the original hummus plate. The hummus plate was a taste of absolute mastery and the sauce for the short rib skewer was nothing shy of perfection. If not for the hummus being so good, the pita would simply exist to help you sop up that sauce. On top of the excellent food, the service was extraordinary. Prompt and attentive and exuding kindness; from the head chef to the runners, those that work there are devoted to providing an experience of fine and comfortable dining. I also want to say a special thanks to the head chef for making my young son's evening. Not only did you see our needs but you took it upon yourself to see to those needs met before we even asked. When bringing your child out to a fine restaurant like Barcha, one feels worried that the atmosphere will not be welcoming to the sensitivity of your young child. You made certain that this wasn't the case for us. I've said enough--Barcha is what makes five stars shine.

    Came here on a weekday evening and this place was pretty full. We had a reservation and were able…read moreto get our table when our party of 3 was here. Overall, the food was just ok. I ordered a veggie hummus plate and was surprised at how little hummus and vegetables there were. For over $30, I would have expected more. I also ordered a mocktail, which was fine, and the baklava. The baklava wasn't event crispy like I'm used to. I was actually pretty disappointed because for over $80 I wasn't full or satisfied with the food. Everything was just okay. The restaurant was loud and a little crowded and not what I was expecting. Not sure I would return. The servers were difficult to flag down as well.

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