Bay Area Mediterranean Restaurants

Dining at Al-Masri (“The Egyptian”) is more than a meal…it is an experience. As the only Egyptian restaurant in the Bay Area, Al-Masri stands alone in... More about Al-Masri Egyptian Restaurant

If you're on a quest to sit on pillows and you're not out to impress a first date, hit up the well-trafficked Ali Baba's Cave in the lower Haight and... More about Ali Baba's Cave

If you're on a quest to sit on pillows and you're not out to impress a first date, hit up the well-trafficked Ali Baba's Cave in the lower Haight and... More about Ali Baba's Cave

Arya Global Cuisine, Persian, Italian, American! A menu that consists of all cuisines. Service beyond your expectations, A setting that is warm and inviting... More about Arya Global Cuisine

Astaria offers guests a fresh, innovative menu representing the ethnically diverse flavors of the Mediterranean. A passion for great food, exceptional... More about Astaria

Baraka's port-colored velvet curtain entryway adds drama to this little haven. As I entered, I pulled it back to reveal an enormously extravagant wrought-iron... More about Baraka

Bia's offers all organic food. The cuisine is Mediterranean with emphasis on Greek, Turkish, and Persian. We are the only wine bar on Haight Street and... More about Bia's

Kebab has gotten a bad (w)rap in this country. When Americans think of kebab, often misspelled as kabob, what usually comes to mind is the gyros type... More about Bursa Kebab

Featured in Gourmet Magazine, this three-star European Bistro blends casual elegance with rustic charm, reminiscent of a Tuscan villa with cozy stone... More about Cetrella Bistro & Cafe

Awesome hookah lounge near beautiful Lake Merritt. Very pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff, and fast service.

Equus offers exquisitely prepared Mediterranean/California cuisine in a graceful setting. Executive Chef Raffaele Marsilio, uses simple techniques to... More about Equus at the Fountain Grove Inn

Sister restaurant of Kokkari, Evvia has been serving beautiful and elegant Greek cuisine since 1995. Fabulous fish, savory roasted meats, and sun-soaked... More about Evvia

Tonno Rosso by FAZ is now a FAZ Restaurant & Bar. A new menu and beautiful patio addition called for a name change. The food is Faz's wonderful Mediterranean/Near... More about Faz

The food is fairly cheap and the atmosphere light and warm. A small selection of wines, preserves, and deli items. You can also grab a cup of coffee,... More about Food Inc.

For those of you who avoid the mediocre food and touristy crowds of North Beach, Helmand might be reason enough to give the neighborhood another shot.... More about Helmand - CLOSED