Taksim

4.9

372 Reviews

$31 to $50

Turkish

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Taksim is inspired by a modern approach to authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Our team has a profound love for Mediterranean gastronomy, a dedication to refinement, and a commitment to using the best ingredients.

Taksim focuses on contemporary and often playful versions of classic ideas. Our seasonal menu reflects a fresh gastronomic outlook rooted in memories, where each dish is conceived with a specific culinary philosophy.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 757-0989
Website
http://www.taksimsf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
For buyouts, private dining experiences, or events, our team can work with you to craft a personalized menu and timeline. Our team will follow up with you via email within 1 business day.
Private party contact
Serkan: (415) 757-0989

Location
564 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1621
Area
SOMA
Cross Street
Freelon Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

7 Course Tasting Menu $59/pp
US$59.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a selection of our best dishes from the à la carte menu, designed to highlight authentic Turkish flavors. For parties choosing the tasting menu, it must be selected by the entire table. Please note, no substitutions can be made for this menu. Thank you for your understanding.
New Year’s Eve Dinner 2024 Tasting Menu
US$10.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Join us for a special four-course experience at Taksim! This experience is $75.00 per person, not including tax and gratuity. Gluten-free and vegetarian options will be available. -Regular menu and mezze plates will not be available. A $10 non-refundable deposit will be required for this reservation. It will be deducted from your final bill.

Popular dishes

Wood Fired Flower BreadUS$7.00
black onion seeds, sumac butter
Four OystersUS$16.00
Mediterranean mixed OlivesUS$8.00
Cauliflower Cream SoupUS$10.00
& sumac
Blistered ShishitosUS$12.00
lemon vinaigrette, garlic yogurt, sesame seed
Taksim Trio Dips with wood oven baked pita breadsUS$19.00
Muhammara, Babaganoush, Tomato Ezme
Panisse "chickpea fries" US$14.00
With toum saouce (garlic and lemon)
Olive crusted Lamb CarpaccioUS$19.00
Urfa pepper aioli, lemon oil, arugula, crispy shallots
Crunchy King ShrimpsUS$19.00
Wrapped with kadaif, urfa sweet chili
Shish KebabUS$19.00
beef tenderloin, sumac onion, lavash bread
MantiUS$18.00
Homemade lamb & beef dumplings, tomato sauce, whipped garlic labneh, parsley
BeetsUS$15.00
wood fired roasted red & gold beets, tarragon, oranges, whipped labneh, sumac dressing
PatlicanUS$15.00
eggplant with onion, peppers, walnuts, olive paste, sun - dried tomato
Gem Lettuce SaladUS$15.00
apple, fennel, dried apricots, hazelnuts, champagne orange vinaigrette

ENTREES

Wheat Berry RisottoUS$26.00
root vegetables, raki, aged goat cheese, kadaif
BranzinoUS$34.00
anchovy rice pilaf, grilled sea beans, glazed turnips
Australian Lamb ChopsUS$49.00
smoked eggplant labneh puree, bulgur pilaf, shishito peppers,
"Hearth Breaker" DoradeUS$39.00
saffron orange sauce, sweety drop peppers
Blackened CauliflowerUS$28.00
garlic chips, mustard & chive flowers, mushroom demi
Güveç for twoUS$64.00
Turkish style beef stew, red & green peppers, onion, garlic, tomato, potato, side orzo rice

7 Course Tasting Menu

$55 per person

Ezme Crunch
tarhana chips, tomato ezme, whipped feta
Patlican
eggplant with onion, walnuts, olive paste, sundried tomato
Blackened Cauliflower
tahini, crispy garlic, mushroom demi
Crunchy Shrimp
kadaif wrapped, urfa sweet chili
Manti
homemade lamb & beef dumplings, tomato sauce, whipped garlic labneh, urfa oil
Branzino or Shish Kebab
grilled sea beans glazed turnips / beef tenderloin, sumac onion
Taksim Donuts
five spice chocolate, mascarpone chantilly, chocolate ice cream

DESSERT

Turkish DonutsUS$14.00
Five spice chocolate sauce, mascarpone chantilly, homemade chocolate ice cream, chocolate sand
Raki Place PuddingUS$13.00
Pistachio, almond powder, apricot
Baklava StoryUS$14.00
Homemade vanilla ice cream, baklava crumble

What 372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Francisco
Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Taksim is a standout gem offering an exceptional dining experience with "delicious food" and "amazing service." The menu features Mediterranean and Turkish delights, including standout dishes like lamb carpaccio, branzino, and the seven-course tasting menu. The ambiance is both modern and intimate, perfect for any occasion. Highly recommended!

372 Reviews

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Cynthia
VIP
New York City
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This place never disappoints! The food is just amazing. We were a group of 6 celebrating my birthday Ana ordered oysters, shishito peppers, beets salad, the trio, risotto, branzino, chicken dish and the shrimp appetizer which was beyond delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant. Great food, cozy spot, good cocktails.
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Shaymaymay
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The team was attentive and that gives a good impression off the bat. It was our group’s first time so we did the tasting menu. Everyone was happy with the dishes which were artfully presented. Beef was tender and the fish is well balanced. The restaurant has a good acoustic and sound barrier so you can focus on your conversation and not overpowered by other tables’ whimsical. This is a nice neighborhood restaurant and we’ll check it out again.
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Gizem
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had tasting menu last time we visited and it was amazing! Everything we tried at Taksim was delicious! The ambience is also very classy.
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Deirdre
VIP
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly enjoyed all the intense flavors and loved sharing mezes. The lamb was divine and the bread fresh and tasty. Will definitely return with friends!
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minke
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tasting course was delicious, with great service
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David
VIP
San Diego
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Initially seated near entrance which was too cold when door was open but were moved upstairs which was very nice. Food was all delicious. You can easily dine on the variety of mezes alone and fore go any entre. We’ll definitely come back any time we’re in SF.
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Alfredo
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly one of the best meals I've had in a long while. The tasting menu was Co pletely bursting with flavor for each dish. Absolutely returning.
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Michael
VIP
San Francisco
70 reviews
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My and I wife had the tasting menu. This is a 7 course sampler of dishes on the main menu. The food is simply outstanding. In addition to tasting great, the presentation on the plates was beautiful. I loved how this restaurant puts a modern twist on more traditional Turkish food. A couple of other notes- the service was spectacular. As good as any high end restaurant we have eaten at. And the restaurant has an excellent wine list, with many terrific, but reasonably priced wines. We can’t wait to go back!
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Steven
San Francisco
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I noticed that we were to get "bar seating" and asked, when we arrived, if we couldn't sit somewhere else. We were seated in a mezzanine, which was FAR less noisy; perfect for us. Still, this place is VERY noisy, and I don't think we would have enjoyed our anniversary dinner at all without this quieter seating. Food was excellent! The service was great, and the ambience pleasing. I suspect we were the oldest clients there.
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Sandy
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such great modern Turkish food. Very good service too. We will go again for sure.
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Taksim is rated 4.9 stars by 372 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

564 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1621

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Freelon Street
Area
SOMA
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.taksimsf.com/
Phone number
(415) 757-0989
Private party facilities
For buyouts, private dining experiences, or events, our team can work with you to craft a personalized menu and timeline. Our team will follow up with you via email within 1 business day.
Private party contact
Serkan: (415) 757-0989

Taksim

Make a booking

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

7 Course Tasting Menu $59/pp

New Year’s Eve Dinner 2024 Tasting Menu

Taksim Donuts

Turkish Donuts

Olive crusted Lamb Carpaccio

APPS / MEZES

Wood Fired Flower BreadUS$7.00

Four OystersUS$16.00

Mediterranean mixed OlivesUS$8.00

Cauliflower Cream SoupUS$10.00

Blistered ShishitosUS$12.00

Taksim Trio Dips with wood oven baked pita breadsUS$19.00

Panisse "chickpea fries" US$14.00

Olive crusted Lamb CarpaccioUS$19.00

Crunchy King ShrimpsUS$19.00

Shish KebabUS$19.00

MantiUS$18.00

BeetsUS$15.00

PatlicanUS$15.00

Gem Lettuce SaladUS$15.00

ENTREES

Wheat Berry RisottoUS$26.00

BranzinoUS$34.00

Australian Lamb ChopsUS$49.00

"Hearth Breaker" DoradeUS$39.00

Blackened CauliflowerUS$28.00

Güveç for twoUS$64.00

7 Course Tasting Menu

Ezme Crunch

Patlican

Blackened Cauliflower

Crunchy Shrimp

Manti

Branzino or Shish Kebab

Taksim Donuts

DESSERT

Turkish DonutsUS$14.00

Raki Place PuddingUS$13.00

Baklava StoryUS$14.00

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Diners' Choice Awards

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