Such a lovely experience. The very best middle eastern food that I've had in San Francisco. I ordered the Middle Eastern Platter and Fries. Delicious! A very nice environment too with friendly service. Will absolutely return the next time that we're in SF. read more

I've been coming here since high school. The owners are really nice and the food is good.

Best falafel I've ever had - so moist - had the lentil and rice soup it was great too. Lady in front was so sweet, wonderful service read more

Palmyra - Falafel Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

My boyfriend and I love this place. It's not the nicest place ever but we think it's great. I love the falafel platter you get falafel, cucumbers/tomatoes, pita, & hummus. The cheese pie is great too. I enjoy this place whenever i'm in town. My boy on register is great! read more

Excellent food, nice people. We had the rotisserie chicken and Meze plate and loved all of it.

I ate here many times over the years . Food has been consistently good, and it's good to support a family business

I love this place. Best service, amazing delicious food. And great ambiance. It was a wonderful experience with my son, he loved the food too. read more

First foray into Syrian cuisine, and it was similar to other middle eastern cuisines with subtle differences here and there - We got the standard affair of dolma, labneh (spelled labni here), tabouleh, hummus, falafel and baba ghanouj. The hummus was light and flavorful, and the labneh was delightful. Falafel was muffin shaped instead of the standard balls and topped with sesame seeds. The folks behind the counter are sweet and accommodating, and the seating is cozy. Little gripe: I hope they can start serving their spicy and garlic sauces in-house in squeezee bottles instead of little plastic tubs. read more

Excellent food and a wonderful staff! Would recommend their food to anyone! Their garlic sauce is so good!

Decent Mediterranean food and friendly service. I would like to try some of their other dishes but it's always so hard to find parking in this neighborhood so I rarely go here. read more

Delicious Mediterranean food! My husband and I went here for lunch. I got the Kibbi platter and he got the beef Shawarma sandwich - the beef was flavored really nicely and the hummus was generous and creamy. They have big, round table booth seating that's very comfortable and nice views outside with their large windows. Would definitely come back! read more

This place has slowly became my go-to for a quite bite that doesn't swallow my wallet. My order: Chicken Shwarma Wrap - This has solid flavor, and is super filling for the price with their pickled vegetables really carrying this small but hefty wrap. French Fries - I would honestly say these aren't super worth it, since there are French fries in the wrap, it ends up feeling like quite a lot. read more

Palmyra - French Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Just no. It's nowhere remotely close to Syrian shawarma. Ewww. Cmon now. Yall know you can and should do better.

It was my first time here . They had inside Ian's outside sitting area . I ordered the half chicken plate ( which was coming with cucumber salad and hummus and pita bread) . The food was really good . Taste delicious. Good portion and affordable price. For sure I will be back again to try something else . The lady behind the cashier was also nice and friendly. The only thing I can say as an improvement: The size of the plate was very small compared to the amount of food and everything was mixed together. It would be better if the food was served on a bigger plate. I had to be careful every moment that the salad, hummus or a piece of chicken or bread did not fall out of the plate. I also ordered a piece of Kanafeh to go . That was not very good . read more

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Stopped by this place since we were hungry and it was the closest option that looked good. I ordered the lamb shawarma wrap with a side of fries and they were delicious! Portion sizes were just on par with my appetite. Surprisingly the cost came out to be less than I anticipated considering it's San Francisco. Service was good and our booth was nice and clean. 10/10 from me for the overall rating. read more

Palmyra - Lamb Shawarma Wrap & side of French Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

4.5 stars! This is a very unassuming restaurant with good food and homey service. If you only had to order one thing, get their rotisserie chicken. Perfectly crispy on the outside but moist and steamy on the inside. Their mediterranean food is also super tasty. And its so affordable! We left stuffed. Not often you come across a place that hits the trifecta of cheap, tasty, and healthy. read more

Palmyra - Half chicken dinner - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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** The following review reflects my takeout experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. ** I took a long walk to Golden Gate Park just to see sculptural artist Charles Gadeken's outdoor art installation, the Entwined Lighted Forest, with all the colorful blinking lights close enough to dusk to enjoy the illumination on Christmas Eve (review: https://bit.ly/3oQZNzf). Of course that meant a wintry walk home that would have seemed longer had I not remembered this place was on the way, and my recollection of their rotisserie chicken was a good one as you can see from my first review. After making my order online, I arrived to find several people waiting for orders since in-house dining was not an option, holiday or otherwise. I think even the staff was surprised how many orders they were making that evening, but I think the demand for comfort food grows exponentially during a socially isolated holiday. I know mine did, and I'm happy to report that their reasonably priced $8.50 Rotisserie Chicken was as succulent as I remembered, even the chicken breast (photo: https://bit.ly/3nYNZKp). The secret must be the brine because the white meat was actually comparable to the dark when it came to savory flavor. I just went for the 'chicken only' option which meant a half bird split in two and accompanied by a flat of pita (photo: https://bit.ly/3nRbMf8). I decided to add the $9 Greek Salad for good measure, and it was quite fresh and tasty with cucumber and tomato and the traditional Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese (photo: https://bit.ly/3oQV6W9). This was exceptional comfort food for the prototypical shelter-in-place diner. FOOD - 5 stars...sometimes straightforward is just the best AMBIANCE - n/a...just darting through the Lower Haight though I've dined here back in our more innocent days SERVICE - 4 stars...a bit harried given the influx of takeout customers TOTAL - 5 stars...hey, you just can't go to Costco for this level of rotisserie chicken AMBIANCE - Hangin' out in the Haight? Here's a collection of places I've been and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2YK1e99 read more

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Good take away dinner. Shrimp a little tough, but the chicken and meats tender and nicely cooked. Great hummus, flavorful sides. Oasis brand pita, that's the good stuff. Rice is that "just keep eating!" flavor and texture basmati. Hard to find fault with anything else. I'd go back in a heartbeat. read more

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My go to Mediterranean restaurant in the neighborhood. Friendly folk, quick service. Their baba ganouj is to die for.

Palmyra has that special something. The half rotisserie chicken meal is absolutely delicious and great value. The food travels well for pickup and delivery, but the restaurant's round table seating offers great dining in options. The staff and owner are incredibly friendly and food comes out fast. A+ neighborhood spot. read more

Great local neighborhood hole in the wall spot, staff is super friendly and the food never disappoints. The wraps and platters are good, generous portions and flavorful. The wraps do tend to become soggy as you eat it, but not too big of a deal if you're prepared to eat the last bits with a fork! read more

Fresh cut fries Falafel is also great. Service was kind & helpful. Great sense of humor. :) read more

Enjoyed a lovely lunch at Palmyra. We ate the mezze platter---the falafel are really flavorful, crunchy and light. The moussaka is super comforting, yet light. There are lots of vegetarian and vegan options. I'm excited to add this to my rotation. read more

Palmyra - Mezze platter and Moussaka - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had dinner with friends here after an afternoon of climbing. We all had wraps: Chicken, Beef, and Lamb Shawarma. The Beef Shawarma was very flavorful and paired with a good sauce that was mildly spicy. My friend said that she liked it because it was mildly spicy, but not sour. The owner showed us that it was made from habanero. My other friend said he could still taste the lamb through it. The feel of the place was casual. read more

Amazing food and wonderful atmosphere, a great place to catch up with friends. The owner and staff are friendly and attentive.

Ok - I like middle eastern food so I'm giving this spot the benefit of the doubt as I tend to be less punitive on what seem to be family business. My first gripe with this place is the time that I waited for the food to be ready between the time I ordered and the general taste and quality of the dishes. This is the definition of mid. You won't get sick from eating here but it certainly won't blow your mind if you're looking for your next reasonably priced whole in the wall spot: read more

Palmyra is a Mediterranean Middle Eastern restaurant..and if you were wondering it's not Turkey or Greece...they will tell you it's from Syria! The menu is engaging and I picked the half chicken, which was filling with two pieces..I had the white sauce and red sauce and wish I had a second serving of the sauces for the chicken. It came with one pita. I also got a baklava for $3.50 and it was good, but like from the manufactured baklava outlets. Have you ever had homemade baklava at a restaurant? Let me know on Yelp. Well, it's still covid and I got carryout. They were busy filling orders and got me a glass of water. The restaurant is on Haight Straight in the Lower Haight. The specialty is roasted chicken and also grape leaves, dolmas, etc. read more

Palmyra - Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Best Falafel I've had to date. Donut shaped, sprinkled with sesame seeds, light and airy with the texture of dreams. Best to have fresh. People at the restaurant have always been friendly and seems to be a family business. I'm a vegan (this place is very veg/vegan friendly) but took my friend who had the chicken shawarma and said it was good. Don't live in the neighborhood anymore but when I did I was here every week. read more

Palmyra - Falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food was very good. I think it's the best restaurant in the neighborhood. Falafel was the standout seemed very light and came freshly fried. read more

Palmyra - Busy - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

First order: the lamb wrap with lentil soup, French fried Second order: the Palmyra with lamb read more

Palmyra - The menu - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The experience my boyfriend and I had here was incredible. We ordered two Turkish coffees and some dessert. The food and drinks were amazing but what made it exceptional was the service. We were treated so kindly by the manager I assume he was. He really made us feel welcome and went above and beyond to make sure we had a good experience. We can't wait to go back again. read more

Palmyra Ratings: 4/5 Food: 3.75/5 - Came here with my boyfriend and two friends for a late dinner when I arrive to SF. We decided to try this new Syrian place, because we live so close to it. The food turns out to be better than we expected, and the owner there was so nice. We very much enjoyed the meal, so please see the description of the food I got that night. - Lamb Shawarma Platter [GET]: I decided on getting the shawarma platter, because I wanted some hummus. I got lamb, and it was well-marinated and perfectly griddle-cooked lamb. The lamb was super flavorful and savory, just wished it was more tender, because I got tired of chewing at the end of the meal. The hummus with delicious and moist with a creamy texture. The cucumber and tomato salad on the side was refreshing. Pita bread was toasted just right and doughy. I hope they didn't put the lamb on top of the other half of the pita, because it got soggy towards the end. Overall, pretty good and solid meal. - Falafel [GET]: The falafel has a mixture of cooked garbanzo beans and spices fried in vegetable oil. It was pretty solid and well-fried with a crunchy outer layer, but still moist on the inside. Make sure to dip the falafel into the garlic sauce, definitely was the highlight of the dish. It was what made the falafel 10x better, literally the garlic flavor was strong, but in a very good and subtle way. Ambiance: 3.75/5 - The interior is typical hole-in-the-wall restaurant. The interior isn't that spacious, but enough to hold multiple parties of people. You can see the open kitchen as well, and plenty of wall décor everywhere in the store. The noisy level is low, and we came on an evening and it wasn't too pack either. A casual dining spot in the area, so nothing too special about it. Price: 4/5 - I got the lamb shawarma platter for $16 and the falafel was $1 each, so we got five total. My boyfriend and my two friends all ordered "The Palmyra" for $16 as well. The portion was huge and definitely a steal and got a good value. I couldn't finish my shawarma platter and had to take almost half of it back home. Service: 4.5/5 - This place is own by a Syrian family, and they are some of the most hospitable and friendly people I have met. Our server was an old man, and he was so down-to-earth and kind. He started sharing his story, his family, and how he preps for the food, etc. At the end, when I ask for a to-go box, he gave me two extra falafel to bring home too. He kind of reminds me of my dad in a way, very chatty to his customers as well. BLUF: Amazing Syrian food at a good bargain that is quite hard to find in this area. I will hit this spot again when I am craving for Mediterranean food. I recommend their falafel with their homemade garlic sauce, and for entrees, you really can't go wrong with any of them, but give "The Palmyra" a try. Come support this local business, and you will have a great time here. read more

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I've been eating here since they opened in 2011. The food is consistently amazing. Even though I'm only in San Francisco maybe twice a year, when I eat in or get pickup, the owner remembers me...that kind of service is invaluable. The portions are HUGE!!! Their in house garlic sauce is something I've never seen anywhere else, and their hummus is the silkiest, smoothest, most flavourful I've ever had. My only complaint is that I don't live in SF so I can have it every day! read more

The food was absolutely phenomenal and the portions were very generous. The Lamb Shawarma Platter was deliciously seasoned and the Rotisserie Chicken Meal was juicy and crispy. The yogurt garlic sauce and the tahini were both scrumptious. For their price point- the quality of the food is unmatched. We got our food to go and it was packaged very well with no spills whatsoever. read more

Palmyra - Lamb shawarma platter and rotisserie chicken meal - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

A very average tasting meal. Got the chicken schwarma platter for dine in and had the lamb schwarma wrap to go. Both tasted mediocre. Was not a fan of all the pickles in the lamb schwarma. I liked the baklava but then again how can baklava ever be bad. read more

A bit disappointing overall. Except for the Kibbi, nothing really wow-ed me. The fact that they didn't include the pita with the mezza plate was really annoying, since how are you supposed to eat all that baba ghanoush and hummus without a pita? I was almost going to give two stars, but the kibbi and baba ghanoush saved the day. Hummus: It was fine for hummus. Better the grocery store stuff, but not as good as the freshly made kind that comes out warm and fluffy (e.g. Oren's). Tabbouleh: Love that fresh parsley zing. A bit overwhelming by itself, but great to clear the palate between bites of other items. Baba Ghanoush: I liked their version. Smoky, but not too smoky. A nice inbetween where it wasn't too smooth and wasn't too chunky. Dolma: A bit too soggy/slimy, tasted like it was made far in advance. Falafel: Shaped like doughnuts. There was absolutely no crispness on the outside. Again, maybe it was made too far in advance? The texture inside was a tad too bready; could have been grainier. Kibbi: I really liked this! The exterior shell was nice and crispy, just like the falafel should have been. The inside was a nice blend of spiced meat and pine nuts. Probably my favorite thing I got. Lamb Shawarma Wrap w/ Feta: False advertising. This is no shawarma. This is chunks of lamb, not thin slices. It was still tasty since the lamb was good quality and cooked nicely, but not what was described. The pita itself was good; large and a lot more supple than the store bought ones. A very generous amount of feta for the add-on. The pickles were a bit too plentiful and a bit too bitter for my liking though. read more

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The coolest shop for shawarma, falafel, mezze platters, & Syrian style pizza (mana'eesh!) I tried the zatar pizza & it was perfectly crunchy & topped with the Arab summer trifecta of feta, cucumbers, & tomatoes. It was a personal sized pizza, perfect for a light meal. I loved the graffiti artwork & mural outside. There's plenty of seating. The staff is sweet & helpful. Definitely stop by! read more

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Amazing food! I've ordered the fattoush salad, and chicken skewers and my boyfriend got the "Whole chicken meal". It was a lot of food. Fair price and great taste. Definitely coming back! read more

Palmyra - Turkish coffee - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This family-run cafe has such a rustic atmosphere, super hospitable service, and authentic Middle Eastern cooking. Palmyra is an ancient city in Syria, and the food here is inspired directly from that country's cuisine! To start, we had the fattoush salad, a simple mixture of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and olives, topped with fried pieces of pita and served with an olive oil dressing on the side. We also had the mezza platter, which came with falafel covered in sesame seeds, dolma (rice wrapped in grape leaves), tabbouleh, baba ghanoush, and hummus. Both the baba ghanoush and hummus here were creamy and smooth, and the most distinctive feature of the hummus was that it had a much stronger flavor of lemon juice than most other hummuses I've had. I also ordered a kibbe, a fritter made of bulgur and stuffed with ground beef, onion, and pine nuts. Next, we tried the half rotisserie chicken meal, which came with juicy chicken, more hummus, cucumber/tomato salad, a tasty hot sauce, and a creamy garlic sauce. Finally, perhaps the most memorable dish was the moudamas, a fava bean stew mixed with refreshing tomatoes and plenty of olive oil--the beans were creamy and tender and went so nicely with the thin pita bread on the side (which unfortunately, was a bit burnt). Moudamas is a dish you don't find in every Mediterranean restaurant and definitely one worth trying out! Overall, I was a fan of the friendly, hospitable service and the great value for the food here! The setting of the cafe could be a little cleaner and better updated, but this is nevertheless a great place for a casual Middle Eastern meal! read more

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Food is delicious, had the rotisserie chicken & its really delicious!! fast service and nice welcoming staff. Would recommend it & come again when around the area. read more

Palmyra - Rotisserie Chicken Meal - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California