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Amoura Restaurant, South San Francisco, CA

Amoura Restaurant

4.8
4.8
466 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
Amoura is an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant inspired by the owners’ Palestinian heritage, and shaped by its location in Northern California. The cuisine incorporates dishes and ingredients from across the Middle East, Greece, and Turkey showcasing the many complementary flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques used throughout this vibrant culinary region. Everything is prepared fresh from scratch daily using the highest quality produce, meats, and seafood available, including local and organic products whenever possible. With the Shihadeh family’s warm hospitality, a visit to Amoura is like being welcomed into their home for a family feast centered around good food and company.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (650) 754-6891
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Hicham Senhaji
  • Catering
    Amoura’s catering division has extensive experience serving corporate and private customers throughout the Bay Area for over 30 years. From managing on-site corporate cafeterias, to delivering individual boxed lunches, and catering full-service high-end events, Amoura’s team works closely with clients to meet their individual needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether your looking to host an intimate meeting or want to buy-out the entire restaurant, our team will work with you to make sure your event is a success! With 1,000 square feet of private event space, we can accommodate groups from 8 to 175 people, plus we offer customized menu options to suit your group's needs.
  • Area
    South San Francisco
  • Cross Street
    Pine Ave
  • Parking details
    We offer private parking at Amoura. There is also street parking available for your convenience.
  • Public transit
    Sam Trans, Bart and Caltrain are available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 🍹 Join Us for Happy Hour at Amoura🍹

    Multiple dates available
    Unwind with us after a long day and enjoy amazing deals on your favorite drinks and bites! 🕒 Happy Hour: Monday to Friday, 3pm-7pm 🍸 Drink Specials: $8 Craft Cocktails $5 Draft Beers $9 Glasses of Wine 🍽 Variety of food specials like Marinated Olives Pesto Hummus Handmade Falafel Bacon Wrapped Dates Moroccan Fried Chicken Bring your friends, and let’s make it a time to remember. Great vibes, delicious food, and unbeatable prices—what more could you ask for? See you at Amoura for the happiest hours of the day!
    🍹 Join Us for Happy Hour at Amoura🍹 photo
  • Arabian Nights

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for an enchanting Arabian evening at Amoura on Friday, December 13! Enjoy a mesmerizing performance by acclaimed singer Sami Ihsane and bellydancer Nicole Maria while indulging in a four-course dinner. The show begins at 9 PM. The bar will be open all evening. Menu: Breads & Dips: house-baked pita, whipped feta, muhammara, hummus Amoura Salad: spring mix, endive, pomegranate Mixed Grill: chicken, lamb, kefta kebabs, vegetables, pickles, turmeric rice Dessert: Lemon Posset, mint tea granita $75/person (excludes drinks, tax, and gratuity). Don’t miss this unforgettable night!
    Arabian Nights photo

What 466 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mediterranean

  • Peninsula

    Best Value

  • Peninsula

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amoura Restaurant offers a delightful Mediterranean dining experience with "fabulous" food and "excellent" service. Guests enjoy a lively yet calm ambiance, making it ideal for both intimate dinners and larger celebrations. The restaurant is praised for its "generous portions," house-made dishes, and reasonable prices, ensuring a memorable visit every time.

466 Reviews
  1. Amit

    San Francisco

    73 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went early to take advantage of Happy Hour and sat in the lounge area. It's fairly quiet as most of their business is around lunch. It's certainly the best appointed restaurant in South San Francisco that we've been to. The food and service were good and it's nice to get something a bit different - Palestinian.

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  2. Sue

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Really great food - as always at Amoura. The service wasn't great and the noise level was off the charts with a few large parties while we were there. I was part of a party of five and we couldn't hear each other. The staff are very nice, but not efficient with their service. Also I noted on my reservation that this was for a birthday and, despite ordering 3 desserts, no candle or acknowledgement. My bad for assuming, but disappointed.
    Amoura RestaurantResponded on 31 October 2024
    Hi Sue, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m glad to hear that our food consistently meets your expectations, but I’m truly sorry that your experience was impacted by the noise level and service inefficiencies. It’s especially disappointing that we didn’t acknowledge your birthday celebration, as we always aim to make such occasions special. Our host should have communicated with your server, and we take responsibility for that oversight. We’ll be addressing these concerns to ensure a better experience for our guests in the future. We hope you’ll consider visiting us again. Best, Sam

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  3. Agnes

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We appreciate the expertise and professionalism of the staff. We felt welcomed and provided with excellent choices. The food was delicious and full flavored and well priced. Thank you!
    Amoura RestaurantResponded on 25 October 2024
    Hi Agnes, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy you felt welcomed and had a seamless experience thanks to our staff. It means a lot that you loved the food and found it well-priced. We hope to see you soon! Best, Serena

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  4. Tonya

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service during a business dinner. It was perfect!
    Amoura RestaurantResponded on 15 October 2024
    Hi Tonya, Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Best, Serena

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  5. Maria

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience every time! Thank you Amoura!
    Amoura RestaurantResponded on 10 October 2024
    Hi Maria, We appreciate your continued support. Hope to see you soon! Best, Serena

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  6. Tiffany

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We made a reservation for a business lunch with a client for a party of 6. They reserved us a corner table which was perfect. One of our party had a severe food allergy which multiple staff members were able to assure us was not in any of the food we ordered. The food was delicious. Almost all of us ordered kebabs. It is a nice option in the area for a sitdown lunch that is not too formal.
    Amoura RestaurantResponded on 25 September 2024
    Hi Tiffany, Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We're happy to hear your business lunch went smoothly and any dietary restrictions were accommodated. We hope to see you next time! Best, Serena

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  7. Steve

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice experience in South San Francisco. My wife had a salmon entree that she said was excellent. I’m vegetarian; my stuffed eggplant entree was superb, baked to the exact degree of doneness. There are other vegetarian options as well, like the mezze platter or several different flatbreads. Good service and somewhat upscale but comfortable decor. I had a nice glass of wine, though the only downside here is that there are no Palestinian or Middle Eastern beers or wines by the glass.
    Amoura RestaurantResponded on 26 September 2024
    Hi Steve, Thank you for taking the time to write about your positive experience at Amoura. We're delighted that you and your wife enjoyed your time and that our vegetarian options were satisfying. Your recommendation about diversifying our alcohol selection is a great point and we will definitely take your feedback into account to enhance our offerings. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Serena

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  8. ThomasL

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amoura is a go-to place for us and we love the wine, and now, beer pairing dinners. This is our third of three that they done. Our only complaint was the brewmaster didn't make the time to make it to every table to introduce himself, his product and presumably, to thank everyone for trying their beer. There weren't that many tables, and, 'hi, thanks for coming' would have been enough. We didn't need a 10 minute conversation. That said, we love these dinners and the service on the restaurant's end, is attentive, friendly and they remember you.
    Amoura RestaurantResponded on 9 October 2024
    Thomas, We greatly appreciate your loyalty and continued support of our pairing dinners. We know how much work goes into these events, so your appreciation means a lot to us. Regarding the brewmaster, Collin traveled a long way to attend the event and he was slightly pressed for time which is why he spoke to the room as a whole as well. While we didn’t specifically discuss with him how to manage his time during the event, we addressed your concern by having his representative speak with your party and provide some complimentary merchandise as a gesture of thanks. That said, we’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the evening overall, and that the service on our end continues to be attentive and welcoming. It's always a pleasure serving your party and we hope to see you at our next event!

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  9. Vanloan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I recently dined at this Mediterranean restaurant and was impressed by both the quality of the food and the level of service. With a reservation, I was seated promptly within two minutes of arriving, which set a positive tone for the afternoon. The ambiance is well-suited for business meetings, offering a professional atmosphere. However, the noise level was notably high, which made it somewhat challenging to engage in conversation. My business partner and I found ourselves needing to project in order to be heard clearly. Despite this, the overall experience was enjoyable, and I would certainly consider returning in the future.
    Amoura RestaurantResponded on 3 September 2024
    Hi Vanloan, Thank you for your kind remarks about our food and service! We apologize for the unideal noise level as it is difficult to manage with a full restaurant. Next time, we don't mind lowering the music if that makes your experience more comfortable. We hope to see you again!

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  10. steve

    San Francisco

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on 20 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is delicious with generous portions. Get the mezes plate. Everything is fresh and house made. This is a gem of a restaurant.

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FAQs

Amoura Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Amoura Restaurant also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 754-6891.

Amoura Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 466 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Amoura Restaurant

713 Linden Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pine Ave
  • Area
    South San Francisco
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:00–20:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer private parking at Amoura. There is also street parking available for your convenience.
  • Public transit
    Sam Trans, Bart and Caltrain are available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Hicham Senhaji
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 754-6891
  • Catering
    Amoura’s catering division has extensive experience serving corporate and private customers throughout the Bay Area for over 30 years. From managing on-site corporate cafeterias, to delivering individual boxed lunches, and catering full-service high-end events, Amoura’s team works closely with clients to meet their individual needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether your looking to host an intimate meeting or want to buy-out the entire restaurant, our team will work with you to make sure your event is a success! With 1,000 square feet of private event space, we can accommodate groups from 8 to 175 people, plus we offer customized menu options to suit your group's needs.
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