Arabian Nights

4.2

347 Reviews

$30 and under

Middle Eastern

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Arabian Nights is a Middle Eastern themed restaurant with Lebanese food. We are known throughout the Bay Area for our authentic dishes, halal meats and charcoal grill preparation. Our specialties include: Meshawi Plate (lamb/beef/chicken skwers), Farouj Meshwi (half chicken with garlic), Fried Kebbe (lamb stuffed with beef), and Ribeye Kebab. We also offer 15 gluten-free and vegetarian dishes including: Moudardara (lentil & rice), Veggie Platter, Moussaka (eggplant, tomatoes, chickpeas), Baba Ghannouj, excellent Hummus, and more. In addition to amazing food, the decor and mood lighting will sweep you away to another place and time. There is also wine and beer bar in front featuring wines from California, Lebanon and Palestine. Large parties are welcome. Catering is also available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Lebanese
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 648-1444
Website
http://www.arabiannightssf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2345 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Area
Mission
Cross Street
19th Street
Parking details
The Mission has plenty of street parking available. We will also be offering valet parking during the weekend.
Entertainment
Friday and Saturday there will be music and dancing available. Tickets will be available for purchase at $35 including dinner, and $15 for live music and dancing only.
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

HummusUS$9.00
Chick pea puree, tahini, garlic & lemon juice.
Baba GhannoujUS$10.00
Roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic & lemon juice.
TabboulehUS$9.00
Parsley, crushed wheat, tomatoes, mint, onion, lemon juice & olive oil.
LabnehUS$7.00
Lebanese drained yogurt mixed with garlic & mint.
Warak EnabUS$6.00
Pieces6 grape vine leaves filled with rice, tomatoes, parsley, cooked in olive oils.
Cheese SamplerUS$9.00
Bulghari, kashkawan & halloumi.
MakdousUS$7.00
Pickled baby eggplant stuffed with walnut, spices & garlic.
KabeesUS$7.00
Mixed pickle & olive plate.

Hot Mezza

Fried KebbeUS$12.00
4 pieces, seasoned lamb stuffed with pine nuts, in cracked wheat with beef.
FalafelUS$5.00
4 pieces, fried chick pea patties, spices & tahini sauce.
Fried CauliflowerUS$9.00
Served with tarator sauce, onions & garlic.
Philo Cheese RollsUS$7.00
4 pieces, filo dough stuffed with feta cheese & parsley.
Batata HarraUS$10.00
Diced potato, coriander, chili, garlic & olive oil.
SambousikUS$10.00
4 pieces, baked crescents, seasoned meat & pine nuts.
Hummus with MeatUS$12.00
Chick pea puree, tahini sauce,garlic & lemon juice topped with meat & pine nuts.
MakanekUS$9.00
Sauteed seasoned mini meat sausage.
Jawaneh DijajUS$10.00
Spiced chicken wings.
Firri QuailUS$14.00
2 quail, marinated in garlic & olive oil.

Manakeesh

On flat bread

Zatar & Olive OilUS$5.00
Zatar, Feta & Tomatoes.US$9.00

Lebanese Mezza Delicacies

Served only on thursdays - fridays - saturdays.

Kafta NayehUS$26.00
Fresh raw minced lamb, parsley, onions & spices.
Kebbeh NayehUS$26.00
Fresh, raw cut lamb blended with cracked wheat, onions & spices.

Dinner Entrees

Dinners are charbroiled, cooked to perfection. Served with rice or french fries, tomato, onion & bell pepper.

Farouj MeshwiUS$18.00
Marinated half chicken served with garlic (allow 20 minutes).
Shish TaoukUS$18.00
Marinated chicken skewers, lemon,garlic & olive oil.
Chicken ShawarmaUS$18.00
Roasted slices of marinated chicken.
Ribeye KabobUS$26.00
Tender cubes of choice beef.
Kafta Kabob MeshwiUS$15.00
Minced lamb & beef with parsley, onion & spices.
Beef ShawarmaUS$20.00
Slices of roasted marinated beef.
Lamb KabobUS$18.00
Tender cubes of seasoned lamb.
Lamb ChopsUS$26.00
Freshly cut & seasoned.
Ribeye SteakUS$34.00
12 oz usda prime
Seniehet Kafta TahiniUS$16.00
Minced beef & lamb, parsley, onions & spices, topped with tomato, potato & tahini sauce; served with rice only (allow 20 minutes).

Plates

Mezza SamplerUS$26.00
7 mezzas: hummos, baba ghannouj, tabbouleh, philo cheese, falafel, fried kebbe & warek enab.
Meshawi PlateUS$38.00
Meshawi for 2 ( $72 for 4 people) $110 six people
- For Two: Lamb or Beef, Chicken & Kafta.US$38.00
- For Four: Combo of 4Skewers.US$72.00
- For Six: Combo of 6Skewers.US$110.00
Chef SamplerUS$24.00
Chicken or beef skewered with tabbouleh, hummus, baba ghannouj & french fries.

Seafood

Jumbo PrawnsUS$24.00
Marinated with lemon juice, garlic & olive oil.
Seafood ComboUS$26.00
Prawns & salmon,marinated in lemon juice & olive oil & skewered.
SalmonUS$24.00
Sea BassUS$28.00
Served only: thu - fri - sat.

Vegetarian

MoudaradaraUS$16.00
Lentil & rice topped with caramelized onions,cooked over slow fire & served with arabian nights mixed salad.
Vegetarian PlatterUS$24.00
Hummos, baba ghannouj, tabbouleh, philo cheese, falafel, cauliflower & warek enab.

Beers

Budweiser - DomesticUS$5.00

Beverages

Fresh LemonaidUS$3.50
Soft DrinksUS$2.00
Lebanese CoffeeUS$4.00
Pellegrino
- SmallUS$3.50
- LargeUS$7.00
Fresh Orange JuiceUS$3.50
Brewed CoffeeUS$3.00
Hot TeaUS$3.00
Bottled WaterUS$4.00

Desserts

Delicious sweets, baked up fresh each day by our awesome pastry chef. The perfect end to your meal!

Assorted BaklavaUS$3.00
Layered pastries with almonds, pistachios & pine nuts.
Knafeh Bel JebenUS$8.00
Warm granulated pastry with melted cheese & syrup.

What 347 people are saying

Arabian Nights reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4Service
3.9Ambience
1.9Value

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Review summary

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Arabian Nights offers "excellent food and service" in a spacious, beautifully decorated setting, ideal for groups. Highlights include the "best lamb chops" and flavorful Middle Eastern dishes. While the exterior needs updating, inside you'll find a clean and inviting atmosphere. Guests appreciate the BYOB policy with no corkage fee.

347 Reviews

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Adrienne VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
2.0
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The food was ok, the service was good. Ambiance was off due to the empty space in the entry way (previous cafe). It was also chilly.
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Christine
Central Coast1 review
1.0
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We drove 2 hrs to get something they only serve on Friday and Saturday. This is the 3 rd time it was unavailable. When I went to order the waitress said you know that's raw lamb right" . She then said she would have to check with the kitchen to see if it was available. It was not! We placed our order and once she dropped our food off we never saw her again until she brought the bill. When we did arrive she asked if we had a reservation and we did it was 5:30 and not a single person in the restaurant. That should have been my cue to eat elsewhere. We won't be going back
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behappy83
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The shish taouck and the lamb chops were both so tender and delicious! The sampler was excellent. Would definitely order the same again next time we go back.
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TimR
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My group of 10 birthday celebrants felt very cared for with great service. Simply the best lamb chops I ever ate. Server was amazing and all the dishes were beautiful.
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BigEater
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible; it tasted like mom was cooking in the kitchen! Service and ambiance were great, and the portion sizes were perfect.
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MannyB VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 February 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is not really enticing from outside because of the graffiti but once you’re inside , the place is very clean. Food and service are both excellent . I will come back there again . I just wish they will update the facade of the restaurant .
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Kerry VIP
San Francisco13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and lovely service. Much nicer inside than you would expect from the outside entrance.
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Sffoodseeker4u
San Francisco17 reviews
3.0
Dined on 27 January 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The chicken kabob was good. The steak kabob was really well done and dry. The service was good. The ambiance was okay but the smoke from the patio could be smelt. I liked it okay but I’m unsure if I’d return.
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DGarch
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and plentiful food, served by a gracious and attentive staff, in a tall ceiling, attractive space. Bring your own wine if you want some - no corkage fee charged. Excellent value and experience- we will be back.
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JeanineK
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 July 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Amazing food, and place! I will be back! I just hate the location because of too many people and homelessness on the street.
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Arabian Nights does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Arabian Nights also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 648-1444.

Arabian Nights is rated 4.2 stars by 347 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2345 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Additional information

Cross Street
19th Street
Area
Mission
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Lebanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The Mission has plenty of street parking available. We will also be offering valet parking during the weekend.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Friday and Saturday there will be music and dancing available. Tickets will be available for purchase at $35 including dinner, and $15 for live music and dancing only.
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.arabiannightssf.com/
Phone number
(415) 648-1444

Arabian Nights

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Soups

Arabian Nights Lentil

Salads

FattoushUS$10.00

Arabian Nights MixUS$9.00

Cold Mezza

HummusUS$9.00

Baba GhannoujUS$10.00

TabboulehUS$9.00

LabnehUS$7.00

Warak EnabUS$6.00

Cheese SamplerUS$9.00

MakdousUS$7.00

KabeesUS$7.00

Hot Mezza

Fried KebbeUS$12.00

FalafelUS$5.00

Fried CauliflowerUS$9.00

Philo Cheese RollsUS$7.00

Batata HarraUS$10.00

SambousikUS$10.00

Hummus with MeatUS$12.00

MakanekUS$9.00

Jawaneh DijajUS$10.00

Firri QuailUS$14.00

Manakeesh

Zatar & Olive OilUS$5.00

Zatar, Feta & Tomatoes.US$9.00

Lebanese Mezza Delicacies

Kafta NayehUS$26.00

Kebbeh NayehUS$26.00

Dinner Entrees

Farouj MeshwiUS$18.00

Shish TaoukUS$18.00

Chicken ShawarmaUS$18.00

Ribeye KabobUS$26.00

Kafta Kabob MeshwiUS$15.00

Beef ShawarmaUS$20.00

Lamb KabobUS$18.00

Lamb ChopsUS$26.00

Ribeye SteakUS$34.00

Seniehet Kafta TahiniUS$16.00

Plates

Mezza SamplerUS$26.00

Meshawi PlateUS$38.00

Chef SamplerUS$24.00

Seafood

Jumbo PrawnsUS$24.00

Seafood ComboUS$26.00

SalmonUS$24.00

Sea BassUS$28.00

Vegetarian

MoudaradaraUS$16.00

Vegetarian PlatterUS$24.00

Beers

Budweiser - DomesticUS$5.00

Beverages

Fresh LemonaidUS$3.50

Soft DrinksUS$2.00

Lebanese CoffeeUS$4.00

Pellegrino

Fresh Orange JuiceUS$3.50

Brewed CoffeeUS$3.00

Hot TeaUS$3.00

Bottled WaterUS$4.00

Desserts

Assorted BaklavaUS$3.00

Knafeh Bel JebenUS$8.00

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