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Palmyra
Mediterranean Restaurant, Kebab Restaurant, and Souvlaki Shop$$$$
Lower Haight, San Francisco
"The Falafel wrap with eggplant was delicious."(6 Tips)
"Get the Syrian shawarma.. Also their Falafel is highly recommended."(17 Tips)
"The best - no question - rotisserie chicken in SF."(4 Tips)
"This place is super cheap and delicious, great for lunch."(7 Tips)
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Gürkan GezginMarch 15, 2013I'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!Upvoted Dec 10, 2024
mikeyFebruary 10, 2015Super friendly neighborhood family-run joint; chicken shawarma platter with an extra pita is always a solid choice.
Jennifer CorcoranNovember 4, 2014Amazingly 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 HAugust 31, 2017The best - no question - rotisserie chicken in SF. Hot. Properly cooked. Great flavour. Moist. And, excellent value!- Jennifer CorcoranNovember 4, 2014Amazing, 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 corcoranNovember 5, 2014The 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 HoxieJune 19, 2012Family 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.
Everything is really tasty but the baba ghanoush is hands down the best I've had in a long time.
Alex DobyanFebruary 17, 2018As others have said: great little Syrian lunch spot with food at a nice price. Local mom-and-pop shop worth supporting.- Jess LMarch 11, 2016The chicken kebab meal is a lot of food for a low price and the shawarma wraps are the best lunch deal in the neighborhood.
Wow. The chicken salad was amazing. The dressing was amazing and the chicken was super tasty and freshly roasted. Looking forward to next time.
BommyMay 30, 2015New favorite spot for falafel wraps. Portions are on the smaller side but it's cheap and the staff is very friendly.- John WetenhallMarch 26, 2013This 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 AbussaudJanuary 27, 2015Hands-down the best shawarma in the City! Get the Syrian shawarma.. Also their Falafel is highly recommended.
Great beef shwarma and friendly family service. Don't hesitate to ask for more pita or hummus! They're real nice about it.
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.
Dharini JojoApril 4, 2013Great family run joint: authentic Syrian food: get the rotisserie chicken and mezze platters, Felafel is great too!
Bridget GaelMarch 4, 2021Authentic, family owned amazing falafel place. We love everything. Especially the shwarma- their shawarma is on point as is their rotisserie chicken. family-owned and operated and it shows in their friendly service!
Best shawarma (beef/chicken) in town! Take it Syrian style and ask for garlic 👌😋
Lily GompertsAugust 24, 2016Get the falafel platter. Super quick - really easy to pick up on the way home
JennySeptember 30, 2014Everything is cheap and delicious. The meat is tender, and the people are friendly. I am sold.
Tan HaJuly 24, 2014You can't go wrong with their platters: falafel, chicken or beef. Play rush and roulette. It'll be a safe bet.
Great guys that helped me with my Arabic! The falafel was awesome. Great service and lots of room
John DohertySeptember 2, 2014We love the chicken shawarma platter. Great little spot owned by a wonderful family.
Super-fresh hummus, yummy falafel, excellent service, perfectly affordable. A great new addition to the neighborhood.
Stephen LynchMarch 27, 2011The foul (pron. "fool") is Syrian style -- fragrant with just a hint of spiciness. Try it with humus and pita. Think Mediterranean salsa.
Ed ChennaultFebruary 26, 2012Hummus is great and the chicken rotisserie is must. Also enjoyed the falafel.
The moudamas is the best I've had in San Francisco.
AbdullahMay 7, 2014The old man here is so kind! He moved his car to let my friend park on his spot! #kindness
HaighterationMarch 1, 2011Try the kebab platter -- it takes a little longer than other dishes, but definitely worth the wait!
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(415) 896-4172
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