Za'atar | Levantine Inspired Street Food

Absolutely phenomenal food at fair prices, but not a real restaurant. I was walking in the area and saw this on Google Maps, so I decided to stop by. It turns out that this is actually a cloud kitchen and you have to order from an app and pick it up if you want something. I got a Lamb & Beef Kabob Rice Bowl ($20.45) and it was excellent. It came garnished with parsley and with a small container of some kind of pink, salty yogurt sauce. The seasoned rice was full of flavor, the vegetables had a great crunch, and the meat, cooked medium, was tender, juicy, and tasted strongly of lamb. I wonder if there was actually beef because I've had patties with lamb and beef blended together and they don't taste as lamb-y as this. There are two very clean benches outside and a garbage can. It wasn't amazing to eat here, but better than nothing. Most cloud kitchens don't have any kind of dining area.

Been eating their deliveries for a year now - so healthy and full of flavors! Large portions as well. The chicken spring salad is a fave - loaded with fresh ingredients and the chicken is always roasted to perfection and SO flavorful. Even the chickpeas are so good. Love the red lentil balls bowl for a healthy and high protein vegan option too! They also have the best muhammara

Amazing, fabulous, delicous, wonderful food. I cannot recommend this place enough. I wish I could give more than one 5 star review. Ordered through Doordash and they came with the neatest and cutest packaging and plating. I love how each dish is perfectly crafted with different sauces to compliment the meat. The lamb and beef kabob had the perfect ratio of meat and seasoning. It had such a soft delectable bite. The chicken as well was moist and flavorful. My favorite is the tzatziki sauce. I have finally found my new favorite place in SF to go to for Mediterranean food. Everyone please give it a try.

Wonderful spices — wonderful flavors. This place is really unique and I’m so excited to have finally been able to try it and I do look forward to trying it again really soon. It’s kind of a ghost kitchen, there’s no point to go and eat there although we did show up and ordered online and then ate at the table they have right outside but it’s in kind of an industrial park so it’s really all about getting delivery

I called to check the status of my order, and the woman who answered was very rude and unprofessional. She actually said she was “doing me a favor” by checking and that it wasn’t her job. I’ve been a long time customer, but after this experience, I won’t be ordering again.

Delicious!! Fast delivery, fresh ingredients, and the portions are huge! I highly recommend to try Hummus, Fattoush salad and Kebab rice bowl.

Ordered a Salmon wrap and fries and baklava to go. Wanted to eat the fries on the drive home, but the fries tasted old, like they had been reheated. Went back and they gave me fresh fries and an extra baklava. Well. These were probably the best fries I've ever eaten. The seasoning was wonderful. Za'atar? The baklava was ok and I honestly don't remember much about the salmon wrap, because the fries were so good.

I have no idea why they call this place “Mediterranean” when they clearly don’t know how to cook it. I waited 75 minutes for my order, and the food was awful, bland, poorly made, and nothing close to authentic. Huge disappointment. Not ordering again.

I had the Salmon Spring Salad and it was really delicious. I'm surprised to see the price tag online as I had it as part of a catering order and while I didn't pay for it, it was definitely around $20 which is pricey but fine. I see it's $26 (!!) online which I assume is due to fees. That's probably not worth it but it was a great combination and one I will try to make at home. Although it's called a salad, it felt substantial and was full of stuff. Everything worked together so well - the beets and goat cheese, fresh pops of cherry tomatoes, the spiced chickpeas, asparagus, crunchy walnuts, and perfectly cooked salmon. I added the vinaigrette and it was nice but this would have been great even without it. The best part was as you kept eating, you discovered new vegetables and combinations. One of my favorite lunches recently.

Za'Atar is the best Mediterranean restaurant in the bay by far!!! I ordered from here twice and they did not disappoint both times! I ordered their falafel bowl which came with seasoned rice and steamed veggies. The rice, gustatory flavors and even the veggies were delicious. The pita bread is an absolute must-try it's pillow-y and soft. I don't know how they get it so perfect but I will continue to order from here. I like that the food is a healthier choice I'll definitely be ordering from them again and again!

Solid uber eats option! They did a BOGO deal so it was ~$21 for 2 bowls. The chicken rice bowl was good, had lots of herbed rice, and was packed with veggies. It felt healthy and super filling, and the chicken was cooked nicely -- not dry at all and very flavorful. It comes with a tahini sauce as well. Would def recommend for a healthy takeout delivery option!

Wow!!!! So so so yummy! I ordered the chicken keto bowl. The chicken was so flavorful and moist and the cauliflower rice and veggies were cooked to perfection!! The meal was filling but not heavy. I'd recommend this spot if you're looking for fresh authentic food. Can't wait to order from here again!

We ordered in and there were so many offers that we received so much food with our order. We got the chicken shawarma which was good but I would've loved a bit more spice and salt. The fries were a little soggy but the portion was huge and a little pan fry fixed them back to crispy. We also got the lamb and beef kebab bowl which was much better in my opinion. The bowl was stuffed with veggies, rice and kebabs. Made for a really yummy meal and I found the sumac labeneh to be crazy addictive. Lastly we paired our meal with the tzatziki which did deserve its own dish because it was somehow so flavorful and I really loved dipping everything into it! Would 100% order from here again!

Still the most delicious food ever!!! Like anytime I'm in the city, I'm ordering the Keto Chicken Bowl. Period!!! - Mrs. Arizona US 2024

I discovered this place while scrolling through Uber Eats and saw a BOGO promotion going on. So why not give it a try! Wow I must say I was pleasantly surprised when my order arrived because not only did these bowls look very appetizing, but they also didn't skimp out on the portion sizes. I ended up trying the beef and lamb kabob rice bowl and the chicken rice bowl. My favorite was the beef and lamb kabob rice bowl. I enjoyed it so much that I forgot to take a photo of everything until I was already halfway through eating the kabob bowl. The beef and lamb (4 pieces per order) was very tasty, and I absolutely loved the pink yogurt sauce! The roasted and pickled veggies also paired well with the meat and rice. I'd definitively order the beef and lamb kabob rice bowl from this place again! Although I'd skip the chicken rice bowl in the future because the bowl was a bit too salty, and the tahini sauce that came with it wasn't that good.

The best Mediterranean food I've had in the bay. Ordered take out and had low expectations but it blew everything out of the water. the quality of meat and quantity is perfect and the dips were fire. Will definitely back.

WHEN: wednesday ~ August 30, 2023 Ordered through postmates so review is not reflective of in person dining. Got the chicken shawarma plate that comes with spiced rice, chicken shawarma, roasted/pickled veggies, and a yellow sauce. The size of bowl is quite big. The meat is tender and flavorful. I especially liked the rice. It's pretty oily though. The yellow sauce was a pass for me, but the dish was really flavorful on its own. Saw some reviews saying the falafel was good so I would try that next time!

I was a little disappointed this time around with the grilled salmon wrapped. The bread was different--not the fresh, warm, open-face wrap, but cold, lavish, and half the size as useful. There were pieces of broken salmon instead of a nice salmon filet. I wish I had known - I would not have ordered if they were out of stock. $40 down the drain.

Found this place on doordash and it was beyond my expectations. I was feeling a bit helthy so decided on Mediterrenean, not only was my craving satisfied, my body thanked me. I ordered their chicken rice bowl and falafel with hummus so it usually lasts me for 2 lunches at work. Their proportions are big so it matches their price tag. It is quite expensive but you can taste the quality and weigh the proportions. I plan to try other things in their menu as time passes by. They also have gluten free and keto options so please make sure to try them!

Ordered Ubereats because of a discount. Really good meals. Orders: - Lamb and Beef Kabob Rice Bowl: Great flavors. Also enjoyed the rice and pickled veggies! It could easily be two meals for me - Chicken Rice Bowl (gluten-free): Yummy flavors. Chicken was well seasoned and moist. Rice was again really good! I've only had this place once but I feel like it would not disappoint if I order again.

I enjoyed the lentil balls (not fried) wrap. Tasty pita. Helpful detailed answers when calling about ingredients.

This is not a sit down spot Order for deliver or Order to go... but this place is good!! Get the cauliflower hummus but everything was good and fresh

Ordered through UberEats because of a promotional deal and I am SO glad that I did. This was such a delicious meal. I ordered 2 chicken bowls (no modifications) and they arrived hot and fresh. The chicken was blissfully moist and I can't believe the value of each bowl - just look at how much chicken they give you! I find that restaurants often skimp on the protein serving, but Za'atar definitely doesn't skimp on anything. I loved the pickled onions, veggies, and turmeric-y sauce that came with it! And don't even get me started on the rice. The rice is so flavorful and pillowy. I wouldn't hesitate to order again.

I was in the SF area this weekend and was excited to finally try Za'atar after hearing great reviews about it from friends. I placed the order ahead of time and went to go pick it up. When I arrived, I was thrilled about the parking situation. It's located in a very large parking lot, so it was super easy to find parking (unlike so many restaurants in SF) and there were large signs that made it easy to find Za'atar. The food was ready for me to pick up and take home. The worker was super nice and friendly. When I got home and opened the bag, I was amazed at how colorful and beautiful the food looked! Then when I tasted it, I could not believe it. This was without a doubt the BEST Mediterranean food I've ever had! Ordered these: * Mediterranean Salmon Rice Bowl * Beef & Lamb Kabob Rice Bowl * Side Hummus with Warm Pita Just from one meal, I can already confidently say that this is one of my favorite restaurants in all of SF. Looking forward to returning soon to try more delicious food here!

Really good fries! The service is alright, they only offered pickup which needed ordering via phone.

Made me wait 2 hours for my food and then cancelled on me. It is very unprofessional.

Walked in not knowing what to expect, but Za'atar nailed it. I had the chicken rice bowl loaded with fresh veggies and that herbed rice was a standout--light yet packed with flavor. The portions were generous, no skimping on protein here. Perfectly cooked chicken with a punch of seasoning. This place redefines takeout quality. Healthy, satisfying, and worth every penny. I'll be back.

This place is consistently good, I've had the Lamb and Beef Kabob rice bowl a few times and it never disappoints. The food is fresh, the rice is delicious and tastes like its home cooked and the kabobs are well seasoned and very tasty. I also like that the menu caters to different dietary healthy needs. I would 100% recommend this place. Support local business!!!

I was nervous about meat drying out during the delivery process, but when I got my salmon rice bowl it was still super moist and tender and tasty! The balance of spices is great, and the rice was super flavorful. Everyone's food came well-labeled, so there was no confusion as to whose meal was whose. I love that they have many keto and healthy options. Highly recommend for lunch delivery, and I would love to come back and try more!

My online food order was simple to complete, and the excellent food arrived exactly as I scheduled it. The UberEats driver was great.

Absolutely delicious. I am in love with the lamb and beef kabob bowl and ordered it twice. I think the key is to add artichoke hearts and a side of veggie :) also, hummus with mushroom ragu is very tasty. One feedback I'd like to give to Za'atar is that for some reason, the portion for my second order was smaller than the first order - please keep portion size consistent! I remember how excited and impressed I was with my first order, not only because the colors were beautiful, but also how great it smelled, all contributing to the wonderful mix of flavors and texture of everything in the bowl. I will definitely order more from Za'atar and try a few other things on the menu, such as the salmon rice bowl. Overall, great job, keep it up!

Ordered lunch through Grub Hub, which can be a gamble! Not with Za'atar! Everything was perfectly fresh and hot! The hummus with chicken was creamy, and flavorful, and the tzatziki was fragrant and delightful, with chunks of cucumber, and warm pita. I highly recommend and will eat there again! Forgot pics, so using there stick photos from the website.

Ooooof I don't know how to write this review. I should have given 5 stars 12 months ago, because I've been nonstop ordering the falafel and tzatziki for like the last year at least once a week but they just dropped both from the menu? Now I can't even order a falafel wrap. I'm so bummed I have nowhere to spend my money here now, because I really liked the food before. Not looking forward to finding a replacement. Anyone got a new rec for good tzatziki?

I have been eyeballing this place for a while and finally Ordered from here. The food is so flavorful and fresh. The spices used to season this come all together and compliment everything. I will be returning and telling my friends about this place. You won't be disappointed

I ordered delivery from zaatar due to a grubhub promotion. Ordered: Lamb and Beef Kebab Rice Bowl - Overall, pretty flavorful, the meat was a little dry due to delivery but the rice and meet and sauce altogether was really flavorful! The steamed veggies were also pretty good, really enjoyed the chickpeas in the rice as well, thought it was a good touch as well! Definitely a solid delivery Mediterranean spot!

Ordered delivery via Caviar for dinner. Healthy, filling, yummy Mediterranean food for good value that was as expected. Hummus with mushroom ragu - hummus was creamy and delicious. Only came with one pita pocket though. Would recommend getting extra pita to soak up the large amount of hummus Chicken rice bowl - good amount of protein and well seasoned vegetables Salmon bowl - salmon was too fishy. I wouldn't order this again

I ordered delivery for the lamb &beef bowl and it was delicious!! The portion is large and very filling and the lamb/beef was particularly well done. I definitely plan to order here again.

Found out about this place one day when a coworker picked it for a special team meeting. We ordered through a group order on door dash and I was intrigued by the different options. I ordered the gyro, side salad and a few of the sauces. (Note: I make my own hot sauces, so I am always down to try new things) The food was so good, so flavorful and fresh. The pita was soft, meat was so good and the sauces were so great. I want to try them all. This is one of those places that just hit the spot. Everyone on the team was happy with their order and we have a diverse group of sometimes picky eaters. It's all good. Just wanted to point out that they have something for everyone.

Great meals! Quality ingredients, well spiced, good portions. The kitchen staff is very friendly as well. The chicken rice bowl is delicious, has gorgeous vegetables- the avgolemono soup great too Great for takeout and Grubhub/Doordash delivery. Not a sit down restaurant, though there's a small outdoor area with tables if you want to eat there once you pick up your meal at the takeout window.

** The following review reflects my delivery experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. ** I believe this Middle Eastern spot on the other side of Potrero Hill opened in the midst of the pandemic, not an enviable situation for anyone trying to survive the economic consequences of providing solely takeout and delivery services. They advertise "Levantine-inspired street food" on their website, and I honestly had to look up what 'Levantine' was. It basically means Middle Eastern given the wide swath of geography it covers according to Wikipedia. It also meant tasty food from what I ordered. The centerpiece was the $16.95 Chicken Spring Salad, a splendid gluten-free mix of marinated chicken, lettuces, roasted beets, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, green beans, scallions, asparagus, chickpeas, and chopped walnuts. It was dressed with both a honey balsamic vinaigrette and tahini amba sauce (photo: https://bit.ly/37Q4q7f). The result definitely exceeded my expectations. The two sides I ordered were somewhat overshadowed by comparison. First up was the $5 Roasted Spring Vegetables which turned out to be a simple medley of red peppers with cauliflower and broccoli florets (photo: https://bit.ly/34Kzgwh). No complaints there. The second was the $5 Mos-Keto Herbed Rice, which was cauliflower rice seasoned with za'atar and just a bit too wet for my taste (photo: https://bit.ly/3mBqruw). This was a lovely find for healthy Middle Eastern fare, and I look forward to an indoor dining experience someday -especially now that I know where Levant is. FOOD - 4 stars...the spring salad was a winner for sure AMBIANCE - n/a...hopefully I'll visit one day SERVICE - 4 stars...quick work and nicely presented TOTAL - 4 stars...so that's what Levantine means RELATED - In search of Middle Eastern food? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2Evmcwa

We were super happy with our meals! The hot sauce is very yummy and they have lots of vegetarian options. Their falafel is deliciously minty as well. Just a heads up that this spot is pickup/delivery only. A ghost kitchen. We made the mistake of trying to drive there and order--whoops!

The food was mediocre and expensive for what u get. The food is prepared in basically a literal hole in the wall . Outrageously expensive for the quality u receive - you would do better with food cart food

This review is only for the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. It was the saltiest cheesesteak sandwich I've ever had in my life. Even the cook look salty himself. The pictures deceived me yall

I really like fresh made Falafels. Order was timely and most important, the Falafel was crispy! The meat and rice was flavorful too. Definitely a must try if you're in the area

I would love to know who owns this establishment. Thank you! Delicious falafel and chicken rice bowl!!

It was good enough if you were starving but I wasn't a fan and tossed out half my meal. It was messy, the flavors were bland. I wouldn't recommend it sadly.

I am shocked this place has good reviews. The food is very sloppy placed in a black plastic container that looks like it has been sitting there for at least 6 hours. The yellow sauce that came with the order was the most bitter unpleasant sauce I have ever had. And the cookies where even worst than the meal. Do the people here taste the food ever ? Biggest waste of $20. Chefs/ owner TASTE THE FOOD. There is something wrong with it! I guess I should Have known when I called in the lady who answered was the most clueless person I have ever spoken to.

I've only eaten they're food via food delivery. Every single time it's always SUPER good! This is one of my favorite places to order delivery from during lunch. I've ordered 4x times from here in the past two months. The tzatziki sauce is one of the best I've ever had and their wraps (chicken and the beef&lamb) are awesome! I definitely recommend this place!

Quality - 2.2/5 Service - 1.8/5 Value - 3.5/5 Overall - 2.2/5 Lamb & Beef Kabob Rice Bowl ($12) - 2.2/5 -- Good portions of lamb/beef, red onion, and rice. Three large pieces of fairly dry lamb/beef, two well-done and one medium-rare or rare inside, which shows poor quality of consistency. I fully expected well-done meat, and the presence of rare meat made me worried about food poisonong. This was very unpleasant. Some people do like medium-rare, but for me it was an unnerving slip-up. Would otherwise be 3/5. The rice was also rough while the red onion was quite sour. The flavors didn't mix well together, and in general the salad was not richly flavorful. I also saw on Yelp they had great keto options and someone recommended the above dish with artichokes added, so was very excited, because I do keto lunches. My company food provider Sharebite did not list any add-ons for this particular restaurant (they support add-ons for others), but they do have a special request field (fulfillable at "additional charge"). So I filed a special request to use keto rice and add artichoke hearts, even stipulating they could charge up to $5 more. This request was ignored completely, and I just got the $12 rice bowl, which was very unpleasant as I was forced to choose between no-rice or breaking my keto lunch. I decided to eat the rice as a foodie to fully judge the merits of the item, but it wasn't worth it. The takeout bag also didn't come with utensils or tissues (other restaurants all included them). Overall, it shows at least a great deal of carelessness on their part, in both service and quality. Update: Whether it's from breaking keto, half-cooked meat, or nocebo effect, I did not have a great time in the restroom a few hours later.

This lamb bowl was super delicious and it was my first time trying Yelp to order my food. It was simple and convenient and I like the business model, creative!

UBER EATS TAKEOUT Overall very bland and mediocre. Nice packaging with generous amounts of grilled veggies. Though really bland.

I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried this place. It was soooo amazing. Like everything tasted good! We ordered the grilled salmon wrap, lamb and beef kabob wrap, and the lamb and kabob rice bowl. Everything had so much flavor. Texture and cooking was just perfection! I can't wait to order again. Ordering from DoorDash was also surprisingly well.

The chicken bowl is a 10/10, I highly recommend it if you're looking for a filling and hearty meal that won't give you an oops-I-overly-indulged food coma. The ingredients tasted fresh and the components of the bowl were rich and well-seasoned, but far from overpowering. This will be one of my go-to Mediterranean lunch spots now.

WOW! Those are all the words needed to explain this meal! I did not know what to expect when ordering this from uber eats but this is easily one of the best Mediterranean meals that I've had! I would 100% recommend this to ANYBODY who is looking for a very tasty meal!

Great, simple, healthy food with lots of Vegetables, an item left out of most meals at most restaurants.

Zaatar never disappoints! delicious healthy food, and their hummus is real middle eastern style which is so hard to find!

Still thinking and drooling about the mouthwatering tiramisu I had from Za'atar (and I don't even have a sweet tooth). Since indoor dining is temporarily on hold in this crazy Covid-age, we are so lucky in the Bay Area to have culinary wizards like the ones at Za'atar who can deliver quality food to our home and office. After all, just because we're sheltering in place doesn't mean we can't enjoy a delicious meal. Za'atar also offers a wide array of Mediterranean dishes (fresh hummus, Fattoush Salad; meaty Kababs; Chicken Shawarma Wrap; and a variety of hearty rice bowls). Plus, there's plenty of vegetarian friendly options for our non-carnivore friends. There truly is something here for all palates. Best of all, the entire menu is made with fresh, local ingredients. If you're looking for a healthy lunch or dinner for delivery or pick-up (that won't impact your waistline or your pocketbook), you'd be hard pressed to find a better dining option in town. AND... if you don't mind the calories, then DEFINITELY order the tiramisu. It's totally worth the extra 20 minutes on the treadmill.