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Arabian Nights, San Francisco, CA

Arabian Nights

4.2
4.2
348 Reviews
$30 and under
Middle Eastern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Lebanese
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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

What 348 people are saying

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

348 Reviews
  1. Adrienne VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 4, 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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  2. Christine

    Central Coast1 review

    1.0

    Dined on December 29, 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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  3. behappy83

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 17, 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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  4. TimR

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 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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  5. BigEater

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 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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  6. MannyB VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 24, 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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  7. Kerry VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 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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  8. Sffoodseeker4u

    San Francisco17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 27, 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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  9. DGarch

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 19, 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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  10. JeanineK

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 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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FAQs

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 348 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
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Arabian Nights

2345 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Lebanese
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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
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