We had an excellent dinner at this lovely, charming restaurant in the Presidio. We loved the…read moreappetizer, Breading Bread, the pastas including Anatolian Eriste. Definitely try the beautiful, delicious desert California Kunefe- it is sooo worth the wait!

I revisited Dalida as a party of 3 and was incredibly happy with both the food and service that was…read moreoffered to us. The pistachio coffee, albeit small, is delicious and the perfect brunch drink choice for my boyfriend and I. We had the Greek osetra caviar on the house, breaking bread, challah French toast, Turkish flatbread, arayes kebab, and oysters. The Greek osetra caviar bites were amazing- it's recommended to eat it in one bite. All the flavors explode in your mouth! Super yummy start to the menu- everything here is beautifully plated and designed to make your mouth water. The oysters and their housemade mignonette was delightful. Super fresh and beautiful presentation, I'm always partial to raw oysters whenever they're on the menu. The challah French toast was yummy and came with strawberry syrup on top. The cream filling was light and airy- very melt in your mouth! I would highly recommend this family style for anyone that is craving a sweet treat along with their savory dishes. The arayes kebab came with seasoned fries and spicy mayo that was perfect to cut through the sweetness. Same quality as the last time I came. The Turkish flatbread was airy and soft, and the creamy egg paired well with the cheesy topping. The muhammara and hummus dip for breaking bread paired well with the chubby pita. Our server was nothing but kind. I'm glad that I gave Dalida a second chance and that they did not disappoint. I had no issues with booking my reservation via OpenTable and interactions with their staff were very pleasant.

We spontaneously stopped by for lunch while strolling in the area and were instantly charmed by the…read morecozy interior! I was a fan of my Halal Saffron Chicken Kebab, which was tender and paired deliciously with the yogurt sauce. I also had a bite of the Grilled Chicken Shawarma sandwich, which had a thin bread that was very easy to bite through, and the meat was so fragrant. And I really liked the hummus that was served along with the pita-- it tasted so fresh and had a strong garbanzo bean flavor. I will definitely stop by again!

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.

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.

Our waiter, Rafa, was fantastic! Super helpful with recommendations and made sure we ordered just…read morethe right amount of food. Everything we tried was fresh and delicious, especially the hummus and pita, the chicken, and the torchio pasta, which were standouts for everyone at the table. The menu changes daily which keeps things exciting, and you can really tell how fresh everything is. The ambiance and lighting inside are beautiful and perfect for a date night or a special celebration. Highly recommend ordering family-style so you can try a bit of everything. We'll definitely be back!

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

Oh the glory of Abu Salim in Haight Ashbury! Allow me to get this off my chest first if I remember…read morecorrectly. ;⁠-⁠) One piece of dolma, two dollops of baba gannoush, Arabic diced veggies, eggplant, cauliflower, and a pair of wiener-like falafels; all drenched in virgin olive oil and paprika to awesomeness! Added a drizzle of lemon juice from the wedge to make my whole veggie platter incredibly scrumptious! Pickled olives and dried red beets, spicy salsa, and hummus dip, complete with oven roasted pita bread. I chose the bottled salty yogurt drink, but switched to a bottled non-alcoholic fruity spritzer instead. Roasted cauliflower; so fluffy. Eggplant chunks; nice and chewy outer layer. Platter's overall; oh so filling. Barely have knafeh room for dessert that's truly pistachio. Abu Salim Middle Eastern Grill had a very colorful yet same spacey joint that Burger Urge left behind. Service with an added touch of Arab hospitality came out brilliant. Be back to savor any dessert for takeout the next time I swing by. Oh, and forgive me for erasing all my previous photos; they would've been helpful.

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.

Tried to join Yelp waitlist before arriving but seems like a bunch of people had the same idea…read morebecause our table was ready immediately after even though the estimated wait time was 45m. As a result, it seems like the waitstaff don't hold your reservation for 5m, as we were taken off 2m after getting the phone call. Finally got seated outside on a windy day, which made for a chaotic experience (they should probably reconsider the standing table numbers that kept falling). Order and pay inside which was seamless. The food itself was delicious (though sitting outside in the wild made it cool quickly) and I loved the ful and musakhan! They also were kind to bring us extra warm pita. Overall, a hectic memorable adventure for yummy food.

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!!