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Lokma

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One of the Top rated Family restaurants in San Francisco


Address

1801 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121

Website

www.lokmasf.com

Contact

(415) 702-6263

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (1K reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Turkish (19) great (16) breakfast (14) nice (11) bread (9) recommend (8) restaurant (8) time (8) delicious (7) staff (7)
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  • 5/5 Owen J. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered the Turkish breakfast which was a delicious, eclectic brunch experience. Covering a variety of foods. The brunch covered it all from savory to sweet, there wasn’t one portion we didn’t like. To be fair I don’t like olives but that’s neither here nor there. The clotted cream with honey was a nice surprise, it’s not common to find that dish in America. Five stars, great brunch experience.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 judy N. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is lovely and the food is delicious. I recommend that you reserve in advance because can be crowded, and in a busy day the waiting can be an hour. Parking spaces can be easier to find on the street of the restaurant or one block away. Is one of the best Turkish sites in San Francisco because the food is really good. The only thing that I will to improve will be the bread of the hamburger that is really small. The tea and regular drinks are .50 cents expensive than the rest of other restaurants in the area. Is recommendable to have a sweater because can be cold outside.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rajul D. 2 years ago on Google
    Best breakfast we ever had. Very deciduous, with excellent quality ingredients. A long drive there was worth it. Ended our vacation on a perfect note. Hummus was super smooth, with a well balanced taste. Perfectly crisp potatoes.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael Wu P. 2 years ago on Google
    This lovely Turkish restaurant just brings back fond memories of our trip to Istanbul. The food was amazing with super friendly staff (who came from Istanbul). The restaurant is well-lit, very clean, and also has out door seating. I'm generally not a lamb person. But every time I travel to the middle eastern region, I always had lamb, as they are just so delicious with all their spice from the region and thousands year of practice preparing it. And Lokma know how to do it just as well. Their lamb meatball kofte and baklava (dessert) will bring us back to this restaurant again and again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ankit S. 1 year ago on Google
    We came here for brunch on a Sunday. There was barely any wait which was great and the food was all delicious. The best thing they have is definitely their pancakes. The texture is a bit chewier which makes it unique and really tasty. I would definitely come back here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bryan L. 1 year ago on Google
    Exceptional Mediterranean food same owners as Taksim and Turkish - in a wonderful location. Casual, relaxed atmosphere with great attentive service. We had the lamb (wow) with Aubergine, the calamari with Israeli couscous was wow! And the eggplant meat rice was great ! Nice Greek pale ale too - add this to your go to places in SF.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abir G. 1 year ago on Google
    We were planning on another breakfast spot but we couldn’t find parking. We started driving around and our map suggested this place. We love Turkish food from our time in the Middle East and decided to give it a shot. Are we ever glad we did - this place was amazing!! We got there around 10:30 and outside was full but inside was empty. By the time we left it got busier. It was so clean and classy. Decor and music were lovely. Waiting staff was great and very kind and checked in often. The bathroom was so clean and decorated nicely! The food was DELICIOUS! We got the dish for two that comes with a bit of evening. There wasn’t anything negative to say about it! The sujook (beef bacon) tasted exactly like back home! The bread was hot fluffy and fresh. All the dips were amazing and so tasty. The freshly squeezed orange juice was also a nice surprise as we don’t see it very often in restaurants. We had such a lovely experience and will absolutely go back again!! The only thing as some reviewers mentioned is that they will ask if you want more bread and you may assume that means it’s free but a few pieces extra are $1.50. I don’t mind paying for the bread it was nice to have so we could finish our food. But it would be a good idea to notify customers when you ask or have it on your menu :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vlad Z I. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Turkish food. Good flavor and presentation. Only critique is expensive to fill up if your a younger athletic person. Can easily eat two dishes to myself here. Very pricey for portion size . Ground meat in an eggplant with spices shouldn't cost $25
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ed H. 6 months ago on Google
    Service and experience was excellent. First time at the restaurant and we’d definitely come back again. Short rib, chicken/rice and dumplings were our favourite. Patas Bravas and beets were great appetizers. We’ll probably skip the branzino next time because the other dishes were soooo much better. New fav spot!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher R. 10 months ago on Google
    This is an awesome little spot with delicious, very authentic Turkish fare. Everything we tried was great! They have lots of appetizers to choose from, and in terms of the mains you have to at least try the Manti (dumplings in savory yogurt). Service was great too. Indoor seating area is small but charming. There are two heated sidewalk patios available as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick D. 1 year ago on Google
    Checked out a new spot last night, and it ended up being an incredible meal! We started off with the trio platter, and everything was a hit! For our main courses, we split the couscous ratatouille, and the chicken and the pasta and the short ribs. Everything was delicious. Plus great service! Highly recommend for a fun night out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hanan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great vibe, friendly staff, fresh tasty food. Brunch was great, I tried the veggie pita it is so delicious and with Turkish tea it turned out amazing. The crispy potatoes are special. I definitely recommend this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Catherine H. 1 year ago on Google
    We are a party of 4 and here for lunch 2 weeks ago on a Saturday. Our daughter has been here before and it was rated well. I was disappointed to see that it has very limited menu items. Most of the meat items were beef & lamb which I don’t eat. The service was not very good as well. Our server barely came to our table to inquire what else we needed or refill our water.

  • 5/5 Stephanie S. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious Turkish restaurant. Loved the fresh flavors especially the baba ganoush and fresh bread. Great option for brunch with plenty of outdoor seating.

  • 5/5 Moiz A. 2 years ago on Google
    Can't recommend the Traditional Turkish Breakfast enough! All the flavors, textures, and ingredients were amazing! The eggs and sujuk were to die for, the feta cheese was fresh and briny, the olives were deliciously marinated, and the hummus was next level! The cream and honey was the perfect sweet treat to round off an unforgettable breakfast experience.

  • 5/5 Brian T. 6 months ago on Google
    Yummy and FRESH. It’s been a while that we’ve eaten anywhere where to food tastes vibrant and alive AND reasonably place. This place was truly a gem, and we enjoyed everything we ordered. The appetizers were particularly scrumptious and fun to share. Food was fun and innovative without being pretentious (most SF restaurants are), was perfectly seasoned, not too salty, not oily at all - made us actually FEEL great and not bloated afterwards - wow. We’re definitely coming back!

  • 5/5 Selma K. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice place to have Turkish breakfast in SF 👍🏻 We visited SF for couple days and it was great to have a Turkish breakfast in downtown. We went there party of 8 and tried couple of breakfast options. They tasted great. Turkish breakfast for 2 was enough for 4 person with the side dishes we ordered. The only thing we needed was a nice bread, they only had pita option sadly. Service was nice and the vibe was great, we seated outside and it was great. I recommend checking this place out.

  • 5/5 Kunal D. 8 months ago on Google
    Good Turkish food, excellent service and vibe of the restaurant. Had birthday dinner with my family outdoors on a nice day. We had a few appetizers (manti, meatballs, stuffed zucchini) and I ate the braised short rib and tried some stuffed eggplant as well. The staff also lit a candle on a cake for my birthday celebration which was really nice. Food was on par, price wise, with San Francisco standards, especially in the Richmond area. Felt good eating the food, which was served with a lot of vegetables. Will need to try it for breakfast next time I’m in the area.

  • 3/5 Hande 6 months ago on Google
    The food was nice. We ordered türlü, mantı and fish. Sat outside. They had clean, nice blankets for chilly nights if you prefer to sit outside. We thought the prices were expensive compare to taste of the food and the amount of the food. Fish was around $36 and it comes without salad. We ordered Greek salad as a side and paid extra $18. Just thought very expensive. Ice cream was nice, revani and baklava was ok.

  • 5/5 Turkan K. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a cool place. The staff are smiling and friendly. The service is fast. I recommend the traditional Turkish breakfast, simits and home fries.. It is very nice to have the tea refilled.. There are places to sit outside.. If you want to sit inside, you need to show an vaccination card and an ID card. There are many halal products.

  • 5/5 Brian j. 10 months ago on Google
    Wasn't really sure what to expect but this place was great. We were lucky in that we were able to get a table without reservations, but I would recommend you get reservations for dinner especially. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. We had to sit outside which was fun, so I cannot comment on the inside of the restaurant. The food was excellent. It was full of flavor and tasting very fresh. The vegetarian options are somewhat limited but the ratatouille cous cous dish that we got was very good and I would order it again. My other family members who ordered the rib and the chicken dishes also found their selections to be very tasty. The bill is settled at the table side with a portable card reader which you tip and sign directly onto the machine. Next time we visit we would like to try the Turkish breakfast which is supposed to be very good as well.

  • 3/5 Niloofar A. 2 years ago on Google
    I liked the ambience and hospitality. For a Turkish breakfast that is suppose to be like a feast the portion was small and it didn’t include variety of cheese or olives. Also, they charge for extra pita bread which they provide very few with the breakfast. I think it’s overpriced for the portion quantity and quality.

  • 5/5 Jose M. 6 months ago on Google
    Great spot in the Richmond for brunch. I usually go without a reservation and the wait time is always reasonable. The staff are all kind and provide excellent service while dining in. The food here is always fantastic and I can't recommend the "Turkish Breakfast" sampler plate enough. It comes with an assortment of both savory and sweet items that pair well with the pita bread and/or the eggs + sausage that the breakfast comes with. My absolute favorite pairing is the cream & honey (kaymak) spread on top of the pita bread, and eaten with the fruit and walnuts that the plate comes with. The Turkish tea and the coffee are also a must try if you haven't had them before. Their parklet seating area is beautiful and well-kept, which makes eating here on a sunny day a wonderful experience. The cream of mushroom soup is amazing!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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