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SF Kebab

4.0 (562 reviews)
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Good for kids
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Chicken Shish Kebab Plate
Shannon Z.

SF Kebab is located within the UCSF Mission Bay campus (a medical center), and across the street from the stadium. It's tucked away in a garden setting. They offer ample seating and also have outdoor seating too. It's name is generic, I wasn't sure what type of kebab. After visiting it's Turkish, but it's food is not authentically Turkish. I ordered the chicken kebab plate which comes with salad, rice and bread. The chicken kebab was moist but the meat was underseasoned and it tasted old/expired. No lemon slice was in sight! The rice was okay, and the salad was overdressed with a cheap vinaigrette. Their cucumber yogurt and hot sauce was the only respite from this chicken's poor taste. It is unfortunately not a good experience. The atmosphere was nice enough to come back but I definitely wouldn't order lunch here again.

Zoe G.

I have mixed feelings about this spot and it's probably because I've had inconsistent experiences. What I always enjoy is the outdoor seating and nicely lit indoor space. The hummus is the best I've ever had and the mezze platter is a great share. The meat can be overcooked or dry in the entrees though.

David L.

This place looks inviting, yummy, has that awesome college campus vibe and professional all at the same time. I see med students, health professionals and kids. They are very welcoming. The staff is super friendly. The food was excellent. And there's foosball table, sports memorabilia, seat cushions, great lighting and lots of plants. There's so much to say. But all I can say is I recommend this place. Come and give 'em a try! That solid A is smokin!!!!

Chicken Gyro Plate
Emiko T.

Always curious about this place, my partner is receiving treatment at UCSF and I decided to try it out today. Food is delicious, I had the chicken gyro plate with the dressing on the side. Loved it. The place can get busy around lunch time, but there is ample seating inside and outside. Plenty of natural light inside. Service is quick, if you are eating in they gave you a number and bring out your food to your table.

Lamb and Beef Gyros Wrap
Brock P.

First visit to SF Kebab, food was really fresh, service friendly and prompt with orders. Had a little rush while I was there which was a great sign. Food was really good and gets the vote for best Falafel. Access to napkins recommended be place where you have access prior to seating as their was some debris left from the previous dinners on the table but nothing to wipe them off if you need to do it yourself... just a suggestion. The restaurant has a nice well lite, wood accents and colored pillows give it a nice cozy ambiance.

Salmon Shish Kebab Plate
Benjamin C.

SF Kebab Stopped by while I was in the area and craving something quick but not too heavy--SF Kebab hit the spot. I went with the Salmon Shish Kebab Plate (23.95), it was well-seasoned and grilled just right: tender inside with a nice char on the outside. The portion was generous, with a good amount of rice and a fresh side salad to balance it out. Service was fast and no-fuss, which I appreciated since I was just passing through. A reliable, satisfying meal

Kofta Wrap with not much beef
Robert C.

My coworkers and I stopped by for lunch to give this spot a try. Pretty busy place with indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly cashier at the counter. I'm not a fan of lamb so I got the kofta wrap. My friends got the kofta plate and the chicken kebab plate. We all remarked that the prices are on the higher side. Food came out to our outdoor table. My wrap was mostly lettuce and a smaller serving of the beef. Wasn't really impressed. My friend's plates had more meat, especially the chicken entree. The accompanying rice wasn't great, per my coworker. Both plates came with a stale roll vs flatbread. I wanted to like this place but wasn't really impressed.

Chicken kabob
Ron D.

The hummus was good we got that with two chicken kabobs. Everything was fresh and clean good seating and food came out quickly at a decent speed considering the rush before a concert across the street.

Yummy hummus
Jocelyn C.

The other day, we tried a Mediterranean restaurant across the street from Chase Center. Love my Mediterranean food! I ordered Hummus w/ Pita Bread. It was so good. I loved the way they made theirs. I also ordered the Plate with Beef Shish Kebab, Pilaf & Salad. Dan was so nice to talk to in the beginning & he gave us Baklava on the house! Shout out to him! The prices are not bad at all, considering being in San Francisco, on top of that, across the street from Chase Center. The place is nice and spacious. Nice outside seat, could be for a nice day! I look forward to coming here again!

Alexanders Favorite
Yutaka R.

Whats better than a Sunny Day in San Francisco & superb middle eastern food!? The service was superb to say the least & the venue was super warm w/outdoor seating & a lil foosball table while customer waited for their food. I order Alexanders Favorite(pictured) & it has become my favorite. The marinated meat & hand made bread soak in the juax of the beef warmed my heart & soul to a dish that served a homely sort of experience w/the red tomato sauce. Not to mention the house yogurt which elevated & balanced the dish to completeness. We also ordered the Mezze platter. The baba ganoush was the best ive ever had & couldn't stop eating. My dining partner also really enjoyed the hummus. A passing customer looked at our table & iterated; " you musta like it you cleaned up your plate". Lol All an all a lovely experience & cant wait to come back again

John S.

The ambiance and location are seven stars. This place is perfect. What is it, even? It's like one of those restaurants in those sci-fi movies, like the third and fourth seasons of Westworld, although I hated both those seasons with so much passion, it's not even funny. The food is pretty good. It's pretty expensive too. I don't mean it's ridiculously expensive in a ridiculous way, but for what you get, it just doesn't feel too valuable. But did I mention the physical surroundings? Inside and out. There are tactile, visual, and botanical delights in which to delight. Even the space around and outside is inviting, although strange. What's with all the dirt? Why isn't there a path? Are you supposed to eat outside on those benches? I'm sure the answer to all these questions is UCSF, as in they own the land, so they do whatever they want or don't want with it. But UCSF's indecision is your gain, because this place is kray to the kray. My falafel whatever was good. The people who work here are nice. There are many of them. I love all the tile and glass and cushions and ceramics. Is there a water station? I believe there is, and if my belief is correct, I love it! Don't let this place intimidate you, although it intimated me away from trying it for years. Learn from my mistakes! That's the best way to learn.

Hummus

We were in the area and saw this place had good reviews, therefore we gave it a try. The food was delicious. We order beef and lamb gyros and hummus with pita bread and it did not disappoint. It took us back to when we were in Greece. The service was great and fast. The ambiance was welcoming perfect for families.

Greek Salad Bowl, add lamb kebab
Corinne C.

Came by on a weekday before Thanksgiving while my husband was at an appt at UCSF. Convenient location right across from the Chase Center. Beautiful interior, airy, bright. Only downside was it was a chilly day and I sat next to one of the side doors so there was a big gust of cold air each time someone went in or out! I had the Greek salad with a lamb kebab added. It was SO GOOD. The greens were fresh and crisp, the feta was salty and perfect (no bland cheap feta here), cucumber/tomato/onion were cut up into perfect bite size pieces. The balsamic vinaigrette was herby and delicious. The kebab had a great grilled taste, was well seasoned, and grilled perfectly tender. My only regret is I forgot to ask for their hot sauce, which is spicy and a bit fermenty and delicious. I know the hot sauce is good because before I left, I ordered my husband the same salad to go. In the to go bag, they kindly packed a container of the hot sauce, which went perfectly with the meat. Will definitely return here for a tasty meal next time I need to go to ucsf!

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Good place for a quick lunch! The food tasted good but on the pricey end. Service was good and food came out quick!

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This was pretty tasty for a casual meal. I thought the falafel pita was really good. They have an interesting menu

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Falafels and chicken wrap were delicious. We are definitely coming back for the next Chase event!

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Ask the Community - SF Kebab

How does the validated parking work here? Looking to grab a bite and then drop off my kids at the Chase center

We don't have validated parking at this time. UCSF does not allow Chase Center Parking. However, we are negotiating to get this arranged in the future. You can easily park in the 3rd Street Garage as we are right next door and the Chase Center is… 

Does this place use MSG? Food was delicious but I felt headachy after eating

Hi DL, I have a serious allergy against MSGs, and when I have eaten there I had no problems at all.… 

Can one order döner kebab (as one night experience it in Germany) at SF Kebab?

No I don't think so, they don't have meat a gyro ( round ) where they can SHAVE off the meat.

It's halal.cuz I didn't see anywhere it's showing this place is halal?

I know The owner he is my friend, everything in the Place is halal, he doesn't bring not halal to his place

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Abu Salim Middle Eastern Grill - Vegetarian Combo Platter

Abu Salim Middle Eastern Grill

4.5(555 reviews)
3.2 mi•The Haight
•$$

Came to Haight Street to visit Abu Salim Middle Eastern Grill. Rated well and their plate portions…read morelooked amazing. My conclusion... they deserve the praise. We eat a bit early around 4-5pm so there was plenty of seating in the large spacious restaurant. Staff was polite and sat us right away. They served water and a complimentary plate of olives and pickled radishes. Uniquely decorated the vibe was really pleasant. Large windows along the street made it bright and open. We ordered. Beef Kofta plate, Beef and Lamb Shawarma plate, Falafel and pita bread. Free but just ok the olives and radish was underwhelming but I still ate them HA! The pita bread was fair but we still ate them with the dips served along side. The winner overall were the Falafels which came to the table last but I'm telling you they were hot and super delicious not to mention they are very good size which was unexpected. The Beef and Lamb shawarma was very tasty but a tad dry. Luckily it comes with you choice of side dishes which we got baba ganoush when paired with the meat and pita oh so good!! The Beef Kofta was da bomb. Moist seasoned ground beef kabobs grilled to perfection. You can taste the flavor imparted by the grill. Meat was juicy and delicious. $70 plus tip for all this food was a good deal. Note they charge 3% for credit card which these days is becoming more common.

tldr serving up large portion freshly made mediterranean dishes with lots of spices but could use…read moremore sauce with ample seating in the popular haight ashbury neighborhood ordered the fava bean app (fuul), chicken kebab plate, cheesy falafel. all came out piping hot! 4/5 fava bean dip came with a side of tomato (salsa) + garlic aioli which was super flavorful with the warm pita (very big dip portion!) did wish that the garlic aioli was already mixed into the fava bean dip 3.75/5 chicken kebab plate was super fresh! chicken had a strong turmeric spiced flavor and definitely huge portions! i just wished there was a sauce or humuus since the dish felt a bit dry and a bit bland without a sauce. side of rice and side salad was just fine, nothing to write home about. 5/5 cheesy falafel is super cheesy and cute in the shape of a heart. it had all the classic falafel flavors and i am a sucker for cheesy food. it was piping hot once again so watch ur tongue service was great and fast! water was refilled frequently and staff was friendly :) overall i would be back! it's a great spot to grab some tasty food before thrifting or walking around GGP

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Old Jerusalem Restaurant

Old Jerusalem Restaurant

4.2(1.4k reviews)
2.0 mi•Mission
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Family-owned & operated
Outdoor seating

Amazing food, cute and casual ambiance, and amazing service!…read more We had the Arabic coffee, a mixed kabab platter, and the half & half (half hummus, half rice). The chicken kabob was so tender and flavorful -- definitely my favorite! If you're someone who doesn't have a high tolerance for spice, this place is perfect because the flavors are delicious without being overwhelmingly spicy. And personally, the Arabic coffee was the highlight for me! It's honestly one of the best coffees I've had so far. Loved everything about this experience and would definitely come back!

We came here for lunch last Saturday. Place is very cute inside. Love the decor…read more We were seated at the window right away and the server brought us water, olives and pickled radish. Then took our order. Afterwards, brought us pita bread with tomato sauce with chunks of onion and tzatziki sauce. Pita was warm and the sauces were outstanding. We ordered Chicken Shawarma plate with half rice and hummus and Lamb shish kebab sandwich. The shawarma was delicious! First time I saw it in yellow color. Maybe the turmeric. Chicken was moist and tender, lots of different spices. Rice was cooked perfectly and the hummus was hearty and savory. Really amazing hummus, probably the best I ever had. My hubby had the lamb sandwich and really enjoyed it. Only issue is that, the fried eggplant was missing. Instead, it was bell pepper. He was excited to have the eggplant but did not work out. He said that it needed a little more spices in the lamb. It was missing a punch there somewhere, lol. Overall we enjoyed the food. Everyone was very nice and attentive. Would like to try their other dishes in the future.

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Bursa - Spicy Adana Wrap: Spicy Ground Lamb + Beef, haydari, pickles, red onion, parsley, homemade tomato salsa, fries | $15

Bursa

4.3(1.1k reviews)
4.6 mi•West Portal
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One of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants that never disappoints!…read more My go-to order is one of the lunch wraps they offer (salmon or chicken, depending on my mood) but both are great and are always made with fresh ingredients! Dish comes with either fried or an arugula salad. This restaurant never misses and service is always friendly and prompt!

We decided to have a birthday dinner here at 7 pm on a weekday evening for 6, due to everyone's…read moreschedules. Bursa's dining area was comfortable with bright lighting and dark blue walls. The service was friendly and welcoming even when our party came at different times. The restaurant wasn't busy given it was a Monday evening, so you would think it would go smoothly. *** OUR PICKS *** COMBO APPETIZER PLATTER ~ hummus, baba ghanouj, haydari, ezme, dolmas, merimek, falafel ~ parts of the platter were cold while the falafel was warm, but they topped it off with a sauce that didn't keep the falafel crispy, instead it softened it. I think the sauce should have been on the side. The rest of the dish was good. 4/5 LAMB KEBAB PLATE ~ this was my dish. I touched my skewers thinking they were going to be hot, but it was surprisingly cold. I'm not sure why skewers would be cold when the food should be hot right off the grill. The lamb was cooked medium rare as I requested, though there was little to no seasoning. So it was kind of gamey and tasteless 3/5 RACK OF LAMB PLATE ~ my partner chose this dish. The lamb was also very light in seasoning. The pistachio rice was interesting and nutty. Asparagus was good. 3.5/5 MIXED GRILL PLATE ~ our friend enjoyed this dish. Maybe a mixed grill is the way to go and some meats cooked and seasoned better than others. 4/5 BEEF KEBAB PLATE ~ the beef was also room temperature and lightly seasoned. 3.5/5 SALMON ~ I tried some of this and it was decent. 4/5 BAKLAVA & CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE ~ Nice birthday surprise and a sweet way to end the meal. Baklava wasn't as crispy or flaky as some I've had, but the honey-pistachio nuts were good. Chocolate mousse cake was decadent and moist. 4/5 Beautiful presentation on the plating of our food, though the timing for the food wasn't quite right as a few plates were served room temperature and not hot. However, the surprise desserts were a nice touch in helping us celebrate a birthday!

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Mezze and Mooore II - 5/11/25 Sauces.

Mezze and Mooore II

4.4(68 reviews)
4.1 mi•Inner Sunset

Wow! I just had the…read moreChicken Shawarma and it was so deliciously flavorful from the first bite to the last. The fries that accompanied the dish were the thicker ones I prefer, too. This meal was via DoorDash. I can't wait to enjoy a sit down experience at Mezze and Mooore II! The pics of the interior design look really cool.

Mezze and Moore is a small but elegant restaurant serving a menu of Lebanese dishes. To start, the…read moreFalafel Salata was a vibrant mixture of arugula, tomato, cucumber, and onion topped with four crunchy falafel fritters and green tahini sauce. The Shawarma Combo Plate came with both chicken shawarma and lamb/beef shawarma, marinated, grilled strips of meat, topped with toum and green tahini, and served with yellow rice, arugula salad, hummus, and grilled slices of pita. The Combo Kebab Plate was an equally delicious collection of three grilled meat kebabs--I chose the chicken shish tawook, the lamb shish kebab, and the ground beef kafta. My favorite components of these dishes were the falafel and hummus, which went perfectly together with the grilled pita and the flavorful condiments. But a final favorite dish of mine was the Zahra Be Laben, a stew of fried cauliflower and tender cubes of lamb in a warm garlic yogurt sauce, served with yellow rice and pita bread on the side. The best part of this dish was the yogurt sauce, which was perfectly creamy, savory, and tangy, and which went perfectly with the other components. Overall, the flavors of the food here were all on point and worth the price. The service, however, was slow and not particularly attentive.

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Beit Rima - Musakhan ($20)

Beit Rima

4.3(519 reviews)
3.2 mi•Cole Valley
•$$

Stopped by for lunch with friends after our Double Black run. Really enjoyed our meal here…read more Everything we ordered was delicious and full of flavor, and you can tell there is a lot of care that goes into the food. We tried a few different dishes and enjoyed everything we ordered. The flavors were well balanced and the portions were generous enough to share, which made it easy to try a little bit of everything. The service was also warm and attentive, and the overall atmosphere felt welcoming and relaxed. It's the kind of place that feels casual enough for a quick meal but still special enough to sit down and really enjoy dinner. They have a lot of outdoor seating as well (with heat lamps for the colder SF nights). Parking in the area can be challenging, would suggest to come for lunch instead of dinner.

The food is great. We always go for the mezza sampler, steak plate, and chicken kebab plate with a…read moreside of raw veggies (for dipping in the mezze). They have a menu behind the counter that lists out all of the GF modifications (which is so helpful) just ask for it. You can also join the waitlist on yelp, which is a big time saver and so convenient. Why 3 stars then? I feel like they have become a victim of their own success. This place is tiny and it is PACKED. We were quoted a 70 minute wait time on a Sunday night. When our name finally came up we were offered a tiny table inside (outside table sidewalks are where you want to be, more room, good people watching) that could have fit two fine but was going to be a squeeze for 3 adults. We opted to wait for a bigger table/outside spot. Once you get a table then you have to go inside and wait in line to order. The space is small so expect to get bumped from every direction. The person behind the register was obviously stressed out and could not have been less friendly or less helpful. I asked for a glass of cabernet and she just said, we don't have it and stared at me. I asked if she could suggest another option and she did but it was a struggle. All of the workers seemed miserable. No one smiled, everyone seemed overworked and it was so hard to flag someone down if say your steak came out entirely raw, which mine did. It seems like the workers are either not getting the training or the support that they need to allow the overall experience to be good as the food.

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Beit Rima - Outside sitting

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Beit Rima - Musakhan ($20)

Musakhan ($20)

Beit Rima - Complimentary TEPID Water ($0)

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Complimentary TEPID Water ($0)

SF Kebab - mediterranean - Updated October 2026

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