San Francisco - Restaurants - Middle Eastern

19930 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Francisco 95014
408-996-9606

Arya Global Cuisine

As the gaudy sign outside describes, this is a combination of Persian, Italian and American cuisines, with a clientele of ex-pats and locals neatly representing the three said cultures. Welcoming i... read more

1516 Broadway, San Francisco 94109
415-885-4477

Cossu

Paging Aladdin and Scheherazade. Over-the-top Disney set with every imaginable Arabian Nights cliche. Ornate wall murals, beanbag cushions, tapestries and carpets from Azerbaijan. Live music, waite... read more

1108 N. Mathilda Ave., San Francisco 94089
408-752-8000

Faz

Tasty Mediterranean cuisine in a fairly dramatic setting: airy space with 180-degree floor-to-ceiling windows looking over a poplar tree-shaded deck and garden. Big with the Persian ex-pat communit... read more

1361 Church St., San Francisco 94114
415-641-0678

Fattoush

Like ZZ Top says, “I'm just lookin' for some tush.” Fat tush. Minced lamb and skewered chicken never tasted so good at this Noe Valley sleeper you've never heard of. Backyard patio is one of the be... read more

470 Green St., San Francisco 94133
415-362-8286

Maykadeh

Persian expat favorite for more than 20 years. Elegant, understated dining room just off chaotic corner of Grant and Green amidst a sea of Italian bistros. Magnificent kebabs, basmati rice and tend... read more

2424 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco 94109
415-345-0072

Helmand Palace

A boulder through the back door (landslide!) forced a change of location, but the excellent Afghani cuisine served on white table clothes at bargain prices remains. Owner Mahmoud Karzai, brother of... read more

1075 Sutter St., San Francisco 94109
925-298-2947

Saha

Classic Middle Eastern menu offers a variety of dishes suitable for vegetarians and gluten-free eaters. Spacious enough to seat your best friend, her friend, and her friend too. read more

1793 Haight St., San Francisco
415-751-9656

Kan Zaman

Middle East meets Upper Haight. Take your shoes off and relax for a while, infidel. Patrons sit cross-legged at knee-high tables amidst piles of pillows while noshing on tasty plates of lamb kebabs... read more

1516 Broadway, San Francisco
415-885-4477

Pasha

Paging Aladdin and Scheherazade. Over-the-top Disney set with every imaginable Arabian Nights cliché. Ornate wall murals, beanbag cushions, tapestries and carpets from Azerbaijan. Live music, waite... read more