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Amoura Sampler Platter - Amoura Restaurant, South San Francisco, CA

Amoura Restaurant

4.8 (488)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
713 Linden Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
8:30 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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.

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 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Special Lamb Dinner - Preorder Required

    Multiple dates available
    Gather your favorite people and indulge in a flavorful dining experience centered around our tender, aromatic lamb special! Braised low and slow for hours, our lamb shoulder is seasoned with ras al hanout and finished with rich aged butter. It’s served with a vibrant spread of charred broccolini, spiced carrots, garlic-roasted potatoes, and turmeric rice. Designed to serve four, this feast is perfect for sharing with friends and family. 💵 $240 per group (payment due at the restaurant) 📅 Available by reservation only
    Special Lamb Dinner - Preorder Required Photo

What 488 people are saying

Amoura Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Good for groups

  • Peninsula

    Good for groups

  • Peninsula

    Neighborhood gem

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amoura Restaurant in South San Francisco offers a delightful Mediterranean dining experience. Guests rave about "fantastic kebabs," "absolutely delicious food," and "sensational hummus." The atmosphere is "beautiful" and "perfect for special occasions," with attentive service and an extensive wine selection. Patrons also praise the "wonderful" ambience and "exceptional" service.
488 Reviews
  1. Alex VIP

    Philadelphia26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hummus and the lamb tagine were sensational! And I highly recommend their date cake for dessert.
    Amoura RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Alex, Thank you so much for your kind words. We hope to welcome you back for some babaghanoush next time you're in town! Best, Serena

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  2. Bonnie

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! The cucumber, avocado, and carrot salad was incredible.

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  3. Shari

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Mediterranean food, beautiful atmosphere, professional service. Everything you would expect for a nice evening out.

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  4. Ivan

    Montreal4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive waiter Good wine selection. Food savory, varied, and delicious
    Amoura RestaurantResponded on May 12, 2025
    Hi Ivan, Thanks so much! We're glad you enjoyed the service, selection of wine, and food. Hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Lorraine

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, great service. Clean and wonderful
    Amoura RestaurantResponded on May 12, 2025
    Hi Lorraine, Thank you so much for your kind words. We're happy you enjoyed the great food, excellent service, and clean, welcoming atmosphere. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon! Best, Amoura Team

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  6. Bart VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic kebabs! Place was packed on a Tuesday night. Attentive service.

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  7. Jessica

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was good. The food was enjoyable although the portions were small. We asked for more pita bread for our mezze platters (2 were ordered) and were charged for extra bread. We appreciated the quiet table in the corner.
    Amoura RestaurantResponded on May 12, 2025
    Hi Jessica, Thank you for dining with us! We're glad you enjoyed the quality service and our mezze platters in a quiet, comfortable setting. We appreciate your feedback on portion sizes and the additional charge. It is helpful as we always trying to improve and continue to refine our guest experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable meal.

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  8. Phil

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Mediterranean food and excellent service. Full bar with signature cocktails, multiple wine selections, and draft beers. A wonderful place for a romantic date or dinner with friends and family. Highly recommended!

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  9. Eugene

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great, ambience lovely place for special occasions 

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  10. Mike

    San Francisco22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a business meeting here and it was the perfect place. Good atmosphere, absolutely delicious food, friendly and attentive staff. Highly recommend!

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FAQs

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

Amoura Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 488 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Amoura Restaurant

713 Linden Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pine Ave
  • Neighborhood
    South San Francisco
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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