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Palmyra

Palmyra

Mediterranean Restaurant, Kebab Restaurant, and Souvlaki Shop$$$$
Lower Haight, San Francisco
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    cass c.
    "The Falafel wrap with eggplant was delicious."(6 Tips)
    Abood A.
    "Get the Syrian shawarma.. Also their Falafel is highly recommended."(17 Tips)
    Steven H.
    "The best - no question - rotisserie chicken in SF."(4 Tips)
    John W.
    "This place is super cheap and delicious, great for lunch."(7 Tips)
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  • Gürkan G.heart icon on user image
    Gürkan GezginMarch 15, 2013
    I've never had Mediterranean food as close to home cooking as Palmyra! Awesome family at work from prep to grill to service. Grandma prepping is the only proof you need for authenticity!
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    mikeyFebruary 10, 2015
    Super friendly neighborhood family-run joint; chicken shawarma platter with an extra pita is always a solid choice.
  • Jennifer C.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer CorcoranNovember 4, 2014
    Amazingly fresh, delicious Syrian food. Best I've had outside Syria. Fantastic Babaganouj, felafel, tabouli, ecstatic desserts, great Turkish coffee. The owner is a warm, delightful host. YES!
  • Steven H.heart icon on user image
    Steven HAugust 31, 2017
    The best - no question - rotisserie chicken in SF. Hot. Properly cooked. Great flavour. Moist. And, excellent value!
  • Jennifer C.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer CorcoranNovember 4, 2014
    Amazing, fresh, awesome flavors, one of the best in SF, highly recommend. These people are culinary artists, fresh fresh fresh. And very reasonable. Food made with love.
  • cass c.
    cass corcoranNovember 5, 2014
    The owner is a remarkable man. Generous and engaging. The lentil soup, golden yellow in color was rich and flavorful. The Falafel wrap with eggplant was delicious. A place for time traveling.
  • Jewely H.heart icon on user image
    Jewely HoxieJune 19, 2012
    Family owned restaurant, super good food and amazing family. We chatted with the owner and got free baklava, which was the best baklava I've ever had! Falafel and mujadara wraps yumm.
  • Juan G.heart icon on user image
    Juan GomezSeptember 3, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is really tasty but the baba ghanoush is hands down the best I've had in a long time.
  • Alex D.heart icon on user image
    Alex DobyanFebruary 17, 2018
    As others have said: great little Syrian lunch spot with food at a nice price. Local mom-and-pop shop worth supporting.
  • Jess L.heart icon on user image
    Jess LMarch 11, 2016
    The chicken kebab meal is a lot of food for a low price and the shawarma wraps are the best lunch deal in the neighborhood.
  • Peter K.
    Peter KazanjyApril 14, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Wow. The chicken salad was amazing. The dressing was amazing and the chicken was super tasty and freshly roasted. Looking forward to next time.
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    BommyMay 30, 2015
    New favorite spot for falafel wraps. Portions are on the smaller side but it's cheap and the staff is very friendly.
  • John W.
    John WetenhallMarch 26, 2013
    This place is super cheap and delicious, great for lunch. Better than Hayes and Kebab and less expensive. Plus the staff is very friendly and hospitable.
  • Abood A.heart icon on user image
    Abood AbussaudJanuary 27, 2015
    Hands-down the best shawarma in the City! Get the Syrian shawarma.. Also their Falafel is highly recommended.
  • Minjae L.heart icon on user image
    Minjae LeeDecember 22, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great beef shwarma and friendly family service. Don't hesitate to ask for more pita or hummus! They're real nice about it.
  • Dharini J.heart icon on user image
    Dharini JojoApril 4, 2013
    Great family run joint: authentic Syrian food: get the rotisserie chicken and mezze platters, Felafel is great too!
  • Ben K.
    Ben KapurDecember 8, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Kebab or Shawarma plates are the way to go. The family that runs this place are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet.
  • Bridget G.heart icon on user image
    Bridget GaelMarch 4, 2021
    Authentic, family owned amazing falafel place. We love everything. Especially the shwarma
  • Minjae L.heart icon on user image
    Minjae LeeMarch 18, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    their shawarma is on point as is their rotisserie chicken. family-owned and operated and it shows in their friendly service!
  • Ashwaq
    AshwaqJuly 25, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Best shawarma (beef/chicken) in town! Take it Syrian style and ask for garlic 👌😋
  • Katie R.heart icon on user image
    Katie RunyanFebruary 17, 2020
    Some of the best falafel I’ve had! Mezze platter is a great sampler!
  • Lily G.heart icon on user image
    Lily GompertsAugust 24, 2016
    Get the falafel platter. Super quick - really easy to pick up on the way home
  • Jennyheart icon on user image
    JennySeptember 30, 2014
    Everything is cheap and delicious. The meat is tender, and the people are friendly. I am sold.
  • Evgeniy D.heart icon on user image
    Lamb shawarma plate - fresh, delicious and home style atmosphere
  • Tan H.
    Tan HaJuly 24, 2014
    You can't go wrong with their platters: falafel, chicken or beef. Play rush and roulette. It'll be a safe bet.
  • Jess L.heart icon on user image
    Jess LMarch 11, 2016
    Best lunch deal in the neighborhood. Shawarma sandwiches are amazing.
  • PJ V.heart icon on user image
    PJ VillegasJune 18, 2017
    Lamb kebab, the best kebab i ever ate, good price, and DELICIOUS HUMUS...
  • John D.
    John DohertySeptember 2, 2014
    We love the chicken shawarma platter. Great little spot owned by a wonderful family.
  • David L.
    David LeathersJuly 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great guys that helped me with my Arabic! The falafel was awesome. Great service and lots of room
  • Paulina
    PaulinaJuly 29, 2015
    Cheap, delicious and with great service too! I feel like family coming here.
  • Russ L.heart icon on user image
    Russ LorensonMarch 11, 2016
    The Prawns Kabob is fantastic! And I love their tabbouleh!
  • Nikola S.
    Nikola SterbovaJune 29, 2015
    delicious falafel, cheap, nice anf friendly staff 👍🏼
  • Elon M.heart icon on user image
    Elon MuskAugust 25, 2019
    The best rotisserie chicken in San Francisco
  • katherine k. r.
    katherine k. robinsonJanuary 31, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Super-fresh hummus, yummy falafel, excellent service, perfectly affordable. A great new addition to the neighborhood.
  • Stephen L.
    Stephen LynchMarch 27, 2011
    The foul (pron. "fool") is Syrian style -- fragrant with just a hint of spiciness. Try it with humus and pita. Think Mediterranean salsa.
  • Ed C.
    Ed ChennaultFebruary 26, 2012
    Hummus is great and the chicken rotisserie is must. Also enjoyed the falafel.
  • Walter V.
    Walter Von DehsenSeptember 27, 2014
    Try the Mujadarrah platter. It is delicious and very healthy.
  • Ken R.
    Ken RoweAugust 31, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Great food. Hummus is amazing!
  • Jordan S.heart icon on user image
    Jordan SanchesAugust 30, 2014
    Falafel, shawarma, baklava. Everything is great.
  • Abdulazizheart icon on user image
    AbdulazizMarch 17, 2016
    Delicious Shawarma
  • Rochelle M.heart icon on user image
    Rochelle McCuneDecember 30, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The moudamas is the best I've had in San Francisco.
  • Vivian W.heart icon on user image
    Vivian WangSeptember 1, 2015
    Don't miss the baklava for dessert!
  • Dan P.
    Dan P.April 10, 2013
    Get the chicken wrap. It's only 5 bucks and it tastes really good.
  • Abdullah
    AbdullahMay 7, 2014
    The old man here is so kind! He moved his car to let my friend park on his spot! #kindness
  • Avaheart icon on user image
    AvaMarch 23, 2016
    falafel wrap with fries 👌🏼
  • ᴡ Z.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ ZacharskiJune 8, 2013
    Phenomenal food, check out their chicken wrap and falafel.
  • Haighteration
    HaighterationMarch 1, 2011
    Try the kebab platter -- it takes a little longer than other dishes, but definitely worth the wait!
  • Mark R.heart icon on user image
    Mark RossettiAugust 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The namora (sticky almond cake) is outstanding!
  • Matthew L.heart icon on user image
    Matthew LewisOctober 22, 2013
    Nice little restaurant. Simple food at a great price.
  • mia l.
    mia lipnerJuly 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    They have a Braille menu! Excellent!
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