Beit Rima

"A trip to this Palestinian and Jordanian spot in Duboce Triangle is one of the best presents you could give to yourself. Digging into the whole-fried branzino topped with a refreshing mint and onion salad releases incalculable levels of serotonin to our brains, and we always leave wanting to eat their excellent mezze platter with hummus, lebna, muhammara, and baba ganoush every day for the rest of our lives. Go all in on a big spread, and don’t forget the puffy, za’atar and sumac-covered bread, and garlicky chicken shish tawook." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez

"The menu of simple but excellently executed Arabic food at this casual full-service restaurant never ceases to satisfy. Just off the main drag in Cole Valley, Beit Rima serves flavorful hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, and grilled meats in either a comfy dining room or at tables outside. It’s a solid choice for vegetarians and omnivores alike." - Dianne de Guzman

"On a sunny afternoon or a cool San Francisco evening, there’s perhaps no better place to find comfort than on Biet Rima’s flower-lined patio or inside its cozy dining room with a generous mezze spread before you and a cold Arabic beer in hand. Owner Samir Mogannam turns seasonal produce into simple yet stunning vegetarian-friendly dishes like delicata squash in brown butter with tangy labneh and pine nut dukkah, while the meatier entrees including tender beef kabob and yogurt marinated chicken lend the menu some weight." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"Our first thought when someone asks us to go out for dinner on a weeknight is usually, “Will I be home in time to finish my true crime documentary before I pass out?” The second is, “Let’s go to Beit Rima.” The walk-in-only spot for Arabic comfort food never disappoints. Their delicious mezze platter loaded with muhammara, hummus, baba ganoush, and labneh deserves its own entourage of paparazzi. Be sure to order the whole-fried branzino, which has the crispiest skin ever.  " - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, lani conway

"One thing the Cole Valley outpost of the Arabic comfort food spot has over the original in the Castro—it’s open Mondays. So head to the casual, counter-service place when you’re meeting friends for an after-work catch-up, or going on a chill date. The mezze sampler and whole-fried branzino should definitely be on the table, along with the garlicky chicken shish tawook. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong