Garage Cafe
1 / 30#30. Garage Cafe
- Rating: 3.7/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 320 11th St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Convenience Stores
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurants in San Francisco by diners
The aromatic spice combinations of Middle Eastern cuisine can make your mouth water and your stomach growl. It stems from ancient civilizations influenced by the Mediterranean along its western border, the deserts of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Syria, and the mountains of Afghanistan in the eastern part of the region.
That said, it's easily confused with its geographic neighbor, Mediterranean cuisine. Although the two have some foods in common, like pita bread or stuffed grape leaves, Mediterranean food tends to use herbs. At the same time, Middle Eastern fare is flavored with bolder spices like sumac, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cardamom.
As consumers lean toward healthier fare, Middle Eastern restaurants are poised to have a moment. The cuisine's plant-heavy options include hummus, falafel, and fattoush salad. Lentils have been another Middle Eastern staple since at least 8,000 B.C. To satisfy a sweet tooth, options like baklava and halva fit the bill.
Middle Eastern dining emphasizes a shared experience, with many dishes designed to be eaten communally so that everyone at the table can build relationships through food. Mezze platters of bite-sized options and family-style stews are perfect for a night out with family or friends.
Although Middle Eastern restaurants aren't as prevalent as other ethnic cuisines, there are over 144,000 places in the United States where you can sample this region's delights.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in San Francisco based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of July 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Middle Eastern" on Yelp and within a 10-kilometer radius of San Francisco were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the cut, and to discover new spots you haven't been to yet.
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Sunrise Deli
2 / 30#29. Sunrise Deli
- Rating: 3.7/5 (647 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2115 Irving St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Delis, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
Yumma's Mediterranean Grill
3 / 30#28. Yumma's Mediterranean Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (714 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 721 Irving St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Greek, Middle Eastern, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp
La Mediterranee
4 / 30#27. La Mediterranee
- Rating: 3.9/5 (698 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 288 Noe St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
SAJJ Mediterranean
5 / 30#26. SAJJ Mediterranean
- Rating: 4.0/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 636 2nd St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
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SF Kebab
6 / 30#25. SF Kebab
- Rating: 4.0/5 (522 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 550 16th St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp
Taboun
7 / 30#24. Taboun
- Rating: 4.0/5 (344 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 203 Parnassus Ave. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
Oasis Grill
8 / 30#23. Oasis Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1371 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 91 Drumm St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
Truly Mediterranean
9 / 30#22. Truly Mediterranean
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1433 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3109 16th St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
SAJJ Mediterranean
10 / 30#21. SAJJ Mediterranean
- Rating: 4.2/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 851 Cherry Ave. Ste 15 San Bruno, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
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La Mediterranee
11 / 30#20. La Mediterranee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1815 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2210 Fillmore St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Armenian
- Read more on Yelp
Oren's Hummus
12 / 30#19. Oren's Hummus
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 71 3rd St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
Aicha Moroccan Cuisine
13 / 30#18. Aicha Moroccan Cuisine
- Rating: 4.2/5 (644 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1303 Polk St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Moroccan, Halal, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
Palmyra
14 / 30#17. Palmyra
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1057 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 700 Haight St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Syrian
- Read more on Yelp
Ganim's Market
15 / 30#16. Ganim's Market
- Rating: 4.3/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1135 18th St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Burgers, Delis, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
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Bursa
16 / 30#15. Bursa
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1015 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 60 West Portal Ave. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Turkish, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
Laguna Cafe
17 / 30#14. Laguna Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (485 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1821 Haight St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Hookah Bars, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
Sababa
18 / 30#13. Sababa
- Rating: 4.3/5 (435 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 329 Kearny St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
Beit Rima
19 / 30#12. Beit Rima
- Rating: 4.4/5 (443 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 86 Carl St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Arabic, Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp
Amoura Restaurant
20 / 30#11. Amoura Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (484 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 713 Linden Ave. South San Francisco, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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SAJJ Mediterranean
21 / 30#10. SAJJ Mediterranean
- Rating: 4.4/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 485 Pine St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
Beit Rima
22 / 30#9. Beit Rima
- Rating: 4.5/5 (938 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 138 Church St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Arabic, Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp
The House of Hummus
23 / 30#8. The House of Hummus
- Rating: 4.5/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5 Masonic Ave. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Falafel, Arabic
- Read more on Yelp
Zorbas Gyros
24 / 30#7. Zorbas Gyros
- Rating: 4.6/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 775 Redwood Hwy Frontage Road Mill Valley, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
Freekeh
25 / 30#6. Freekeh
- Rating: 4.7/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3126 16th St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
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Yemen Kitchen
26 / 30#5. Yemen Kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 219 Jones St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
Mezze and Mooore
27 / 30#4. Mezze and Mooore
- Rating: 4.7/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 198 Guerrero St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp
Mediterranean Aroma
28 / 30#3. Mediterranean Aroma
- Rating: 4.7/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 16th St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Halal, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
Se7enbuds Restaurant
29 / 30#2. Se7enbuds Restaurant
- Rating: 4.7/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 1426 Polk St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Persian/Iranian, Afghan, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
Bitchin' Baklava
30 / 30#1. Bitchin' Baklava
- Rating: 4.8/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4031 Balboa St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Egyptian
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 102 metros.
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