Browse all 3 Middle Eastern restaurants in the Outside Eats dining guide to the San Francisco Peninsula. Select any restaurant for photos, hours, directions, reviews, and the full profile.
- Halal International market Daly CityHalal grocery market and prepared foods counter with Middle Eastern and South Asian ingredients, fresh halal meats, and ready-to-eat items.
- Mid East Market San BrunoFamily owned market and deli serving fresh, made to order falafel and shawarma with generous portions at affordable prices.
- Nursel Central Asian & Russian Cuisine San CarlosBay Area's only fully halal certified Central Asian restaurant.
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Only a handful of spots serve these, but each one is worth seeking out.
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About Middle Eastern Restaurants on the SF Peninsula
Middle Eastern restaurants bring warm, aromatic cooking and a generous, shareable spirit to the San Francisco Peninsula. The guide's Middle Eastern category overlaps with Mediterranean and Levantine traditions, built on grilled meats, fresh herbs, olive oil, and a table full of mezze.
The classics anchor the menu, hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh, falafel, and warm pita to start, followed by shawarma, kebabs, kofta, and grilled chicken or lamb over fragrant rice. Bright salads, lemon, garlic, sumac, and za'atar give the food its signature lift, and slow-cooked stews and stuffed vegetables add depth. Sweets like baklava offer a honeyed finish.
The style of eating is the appeal, an array of small plates and dips meant to be shared, so a table can graze slowly and taste widely. That makes Middle Eastern spots a great choice for groups and for anyone who likes a meal built from many parts rather than a single plate. Many operate fast-casual for a quick, healthy lunch, while others offer full sit-down dining.
Vegetarians and vegans are especially well served, since falafel, hummus, stuffed grape leaves, and vegetable dishes are central to the cuisine rather than afterthoughts. Portions are generous and prices reasonable.
Use the list below to browse Middle Eastern restaurants by city, then open a profile for hours, photos, and directions. Whether you want a fast falafel wrap or a long spread of mezze and grilled meats for the table, the Peninsula's Middle Eastern kitchens offer fresh, satisfying food with plenty to share.
