Lokanta Mediterranean restaurant

This Mediterranean spot was amazing! The kebabs and chicken shish were on point—so tasty. The place was super clean, and the staff were really chill and friendly. Definitely worth checking out!

This is one of the most authentic Turkish restaurants I’ve been to and really enjoyed. I appreciate the chef’s knowledge and experience in Turkish cuisine. The food is really delicious and the plates are rich of ingredients. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone.

Food was amazing, they have good service, the plate was so big it was really really hard for me to finish the plate, definitely I will go again

Visiting from out of town and are always looking for good Mediterranean food. We found it! We had the falafel and a Lokanta Combo - both were outstanding and very reasonably priced. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and give it a try.

I had the pleasure of dining at Lokanta, and I must say, it was an incredible experience! The food was absolutely delicious – every dish was perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring we felt welcome and well taken care of. The ambiance was cozy yet elegant, making it a perfect spot for a memorable meal. If you’re looking for amazing food and excellent service, I highly recommend Lokanta. I can’t wait to come back and try more from their menu!

I had lunch today with an Adana wrap, and it was absolutely delicious! I especially loved the rich, flavorful sauces. The staff were incredibly kind and even offered me Turkish delight, which was such a sweet gesture. The place was spotless and had a cozy, intimate vibe. Thank you for the amazing service! 😊

Great spot - place was fresh and well priced. Nice variety also included. Loved their sauces also

Customer service has always been amazing, food is very delicious my go to is the chicken shish plate.

Who doesn't like some falafel in the city, perfect mix of flavor and some healthy for the vegetarian hearted like me. I have been scouting for lunch options in fidi and saw this highly rated new place, so knew I had to give it a try, though I was a bit doubtful how it could be that good. I opted for the falafel wrap, and oh boy was it good! I had nothing to complain about. It wasn't too dry and it wasn't too wet, the consistency was just perfect. The falafel was cooked great and had a nice crunch. Even the lavash bread was so good, toasted nicely and a nice crunch. They had the hot sauce which paired well, but this was one of the first times I felt I didn't need a side sauce for my wrap. I was fully convinced by this place for one of the best places to get Mediterranean food. Trust me and everyone else who rated this place, it's a must visit!

So glad I found this spot for lunch and gave it a chance even though it only had 1 review at that time. I'm a sucker for Mediterranean food, and especially like the places that are a little more casual and about the food over the vibe. And while there was nothing wrong with the vibe here, everyone working was super friendly and provided warm and friendly service, it was absolutely about the authentic food. This is a super small spot with only a few tables inside, it's great if you're 1-2 people, otherwise I'd plan to order to-go. We had a group of 3 and it worked out just fine, but we did have to move a table, which they were absolutely okay with and offered to help. Onto why we're really here, the food. The food tasted just as good as it looked, and the portions were nice and big! Myself and another coworker ordered the Lokanta combo, which came with lamb/beef doner, chicken and beef kebabs, and kofte, all on rice and salad with hummus and pita on the side. The portion was massive and sadly to my defeat, I was unable to finish it all. Bummed I don't find myself over in this area too often, because this would be a staple for me if I did.

The food was amazing. Everything on my plate was fresh, delicious, and perfectly seasoned. The staff was super attentive and Veysel is very friendly. We we're able to try several delicious dishes and I can't wait to go back!

A small Turkish joint has taken over the momos place. Biggest selling point are the two big spits of meat roasting in the back, making for perfectly thin and crispy doner. They also have some kebabs from the grill too. Red Lentil Soup: Warm and a hearty with a nice spice mix. Goes well with a sandwich. Beef/Lamb Doner Wrap: Huge! Granted, it's not like overstuffed with meat, but there's still a good portion. It's actually well balanced with lots of bread, lots of veggies (some fresh, some pickled), a good smear of hummus and a decent amount of meat. Plus I really appreciated that the meat was the proper chunks of beef and lamb alternating in a stack on the spit; not that weird gyro loaf some places sell. Chicken Doner Sub: Doner on a sub just doesn't hit the same as doner in a wrap. It's still nicely spiced meat. And the bread is high quality. But mustard and mayo make it taste like some sort of chicken salad sandwich. Tasty, but not what I was expecting. Might have been better with some Turkish spreads (hummus, babaghanous, ezme) instead. Lokanta Combo Plate: Wow, an amazing value (for San Francisco). You get 4 types of meat, salad, rice, pita, yogurt dip and some red pepper spread. The beef shish was tender and well seasoned, maybe my favorite. The chicken shish had a nice marinade too and was firm. The kofte was a little dry and didn't seemed as season. The beef/lamb doner was pretty good with the thin slices and seared exterior. I'm normally not a salad guy, but the tart salad dressing and pickled veggies was a perfect pairing to the meats. I also liked the yogurt dip for meats, so added some extra flavor. The rice seemed a little too soggy. And that red pepper spread was really delish! Appetizer Plate: Not quite as gratuitous as the Lokanta Combo Plate, but still a nice variety. Really enjoyed the red pepper spread and crunchy falafels. The hummus was smooth and the yogurt dip had some tang. Grape leaves were small and that spinach borek was a bit dry. Salad had a lot of nice veggies in the mix. Was a little disappointed that there was no babaganoush. Adana Kebab: I was able to order this à la carte for $7. Totally off-menu since they had to ring up 7 $1 falafels. But it was just the right add-on to the Appetizer Plate to get filled up and have adequate protein. Cooked to order, not merely reheated. Much better than the kofte. Really enjoyed the spices. Fries: The upgrade to a combo of fries + soda for the wrap isn't that much more expensive and totally makes the meal almost too big to finish. And they come for free with the sub. Fries are pretty standard, just poured in the deep fryer from some big restaurant supplier frozen bag to order.

My colleague saw this while searching 'hot and new' and decided to drop by for lunch. In an era where the city is filled with big prices and small portions, Lokanta delivers on taste, value, and portion size. They offer a variety of combo plates, bowls, and wraps with plenty different protein options. I went with the beef/lamb bowl and it was enough for two smaller meals. The meat was tender, rice fresh, and plenty of salad/greens. The hot sauce had good flavor and was spicy yet not too spicy. My colleagues ordered the combo plate, and honestly for the price of around $17, the amount of variety of meats was the move. Best value for sure. We even ordered some garlic fries to share and it reminded me of a better version of ballpark garlic fries. The place is on the smaller side and has 3 two-top tables, so if you are planning for a big group, best to order for takeout instead of dining in. But if it's just 1-2, definitely recommend eating there if you can. The people here were super nice and accommodating. Overall, definitely a nice and affordable option to grab a bite in the area.

Visited as a party of 3, walk in, for lunch on a weekday. If you work downtown near FiDi, Rincon, or Union Square, this restaurant is very walk accessible. Counter ordering with the menu presented on screens above the counter. Great for takeout but there is also a small selection of seats inside for dine in. Opted for a dine in. Lokanta combo - $18.95. Reasonably priced for lunch and when the food came out, it was a huge portion. Combo consists of doner, chicken, beef, and kofte as well as a rice and a salad. Meat was all well seasoned, very flavorful, and tender. Especially the chicken - incredibly well cooked. Salad was a nice refreshing bite to cut the savoriness of the meat and rice was soft and rich. Garlic fries - ordered on the side and loaded with fresh chopped garlic. Aromatic and crispy. Easy, accessible, and convenient lunch option that's priced well and has friendly staff.

Great service, friendly employees, food was amazing. We forgot to take a before but here's our after :) 10/10

Made to order, cooked fresh on the grill, and made in house the morning of. Everything was delicious, and the owner was very welcoming. We had the combo plate and combo wrap. My favorite has to be the beef steak grilled that comes with the plate. High quality meat and cooking. Quiet atmosphere with cozy little tables and seats. I'd recommend coming here while they're not too busy to get the full welcome.

Wonderful!!! Great food and service Thanks for delicious food and great service owner is so kind and generous Thanks again!!!!

After a long day of walking, we followed other Yelper's reviews and everyone was right. Food here was so delicious. And the servings are big.

I went on a takeout run at Lokanta Mediterranean Cuisine last Wednesday which was January 22, 2025, at 12:40 PM after I finished work as usual. The food was delicious, and it was fresh when I brought it home in my reusable tote bag which serves as a cooler with ice blocks placed into it. The service was wonderful, and the staff got my orders just right last week after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day occurred. The ambiance was very loud even though I had no trouble finding the restaurant mentioned here in this review that I'm posting for you guys on Yelp. Please note that I ordered them in advance last Tuesday, which was January 21, 2025, in the afternoon before this restaurant closed. In fact, I'd really love to go back here again someday even though I didn't know that it was located at the end of Belden Place, which is an alleyway that's located in the city, of course.

I tried Adana kebab, it was really delicious, the appetizers are very nice, I definitely recommend it.

I'm so happy to have discovered this restaurant by chance. The place was nice and clean. The chicken and Adana kebab were amazing. I can't wait to come back again!

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant-- one of the owners Mustafa was very hospitable and the ambience was very relaxing. The food was amazing (I highly recommend the combo plate) and this is a perfect lunch spot!

Nice service and nice taste. It's almost like I used to eat in overseas. Especially the chicken Doner from hands of Veysel Usta10/10

The food here is fresh and DELICIOUS and the service is even better! My friend and I came in close to the end of the day and the restaurant was out of some of one of the items we ordered - to make up for it they gave us mountains of free pita and hummus, free dessert, free tea, and extra meat on all our dishes!! The people were so nice and hospitable and the experience was tremendous. I cannot recommend enough!!!!

I randomly chose this place for lunch pickup - pleasantly surprised by quality of food, quantity and service. Staff are friendly, asked lot of customization questions and prepared perfect lunch bowl for me. They even gave a baklava free.

A place that Mediterranean cuisine lovers like me will love. Freshly cooked meals and a wonderful taste of hand