Restaurants near Presidio Heights Playground

We had a wonderful dinner last night. The restaurant was full and it’s very loud, so we were so happy to be seated in the back room; much quieter. Our server was terrific! She was so friendly and full of energy and great insights. We started with the warm bread and olive tapenade which everyone loved. Ditto for the carrots with jalapeño ranch and the papas bravas. Two of us had the chicken Milanese. This dish is so good and the chicken is a very generous size. The other two had the salmon. They liked it but weren’t overwhelmed. The presentation was lovely and they did love the beans it came with. Overall it was a terrific meal and we will be back!

I always love the level of care the staff give you, I really wish I got my servers name, he was absolutely delightful! Food came out very fast and everything was delicious. I also got the virgin pina colada and one of the best!

We have been many times and Ryan is the absolute best! We enjoyed every one of his suggestions on food and wine :) He is the definition of customer service; someone consistently goes above and beyond to help customers, demonstrating genuine care, empathy, and a commitment to resolving issues effectively, creating a positive experience that builds strong customer loyalty :)

Get another great meal. The only thing better than the food was the service. The burrata on sliced citrus was delicious and perfectly seasoned; the polenta fries were the best I’ve ever had; the brussels sprouts with kale chips were both delicious and beautiful, and the fried olives were almost as flavorful as the mushroom risotto, which was particularly excellent. The beet starter was also delicious and exceptionally prepared. The halibut special with pomegranate relish was perfectly cooked, with both excellent flavor and beautiful presentation over red cabbage. We barely had enough room for the duck pappardelle, always spectacular and worth a detour. Chocolate cake and profiteroles punctuated a most excellent meal. Combined with fine wine from the Napa Valley, we couldn’t have been happier. 

First - the outstanding service and kindness of the team. The food is authentic Turkish and so wonderful. It’s a restaurant that keeps delighting and transports you to gentler times. The very best Turkish restaurant in San Francisco and a gem of a place. Thank you for caring so much and for the wonderful, delicious food.