Taksim

4.9 (613)

$31 to $50

Turkish

564 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1621

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Taksim

4.9

$31 to $50

Turkish

SOMA

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

10:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

Taksim is inspired by a modern approach to authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Our team has a profound love for Mediterranean gastronomy, a dedication to refinement, and a commitment to using the best ingredients.

Taksim focuses on contemporary and often playful versions of classic ideas. Our seasonal menu reflects a fresh gastronomic outlook rooted in memories, where each dish is conceived with a specific culinary philosophy.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
Phone number
(415) 757-0989
Website
http://www.taksimsf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
For buyouts, private dining experiences, or events, our team can work with you to craft a personalized menu and timeline. Our team will follow up with you via email within 1 business day.

Location
564 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1621
Area
SOMA
Cross street
Freelon Street
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

7 Course Tasting Menu $65/pp
USD 65.00 per person
1 - 9 people
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a selection of our best dishes from the à la carte menu, designed to highlight authentic Turkish flavors. For parties choosing the tasting menu, it must be selected by the entire table. Please note, no substitutions can be made for this menu. Thank you for your understanding.
Thanksgiving Dinner $90/pp
USD 20.40 per person
Prepaid
1 - 9 people
26 Nov 2026 only
Celebrate Thanksgiving with us at Taksim! Join us for a special 4-course Thanksgiving menu for $90 per person, featuring vegetarian and vegan options. Please note that our regular à la carte menu will not be available on Thanksgiving Day. Reservation & Cancellation Policy: A $20 per person deposit is required to confirm your reservation. The deposit will be applied toward your final bill at the restaurant. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before your reservation will result in forfeiture of the deposit. We look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with you! Full menu details are available on our website. https://www.taksimsf.com/thanksgiving

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Wood Fired Flower BreadUSD 7.00
black onion seeds, sumac butter
Four OystersUSD 16.00
Mediterranean mixed OlivesUSD 8.00
Cauliflower Cream SoupUSD 10.00
& sumac
Blistered ShishitosUSD 14.00
lemon vinaigrette, garlic yogurt, sesame seed
Taksim Trio Dips with wood oven baked pita breadsUSD 19.00
Muhammara, Babaganoush, Hummus
Panisse "chickpea fries" USD 15.00
With toum saouce (garlic and lemon)
Black olive crusted Lamb CarpaccioUSD 19.00
Urfa pepper aioli, lemon oil, arugula, crispy shallots
Crunchy King ShrimpsUSD 19.00
Wrapped with kadaif, urfa sweet chili
Shish KebabUSD 23.00
beef tenderloin, sumac onion, lavash bread
MantiUSD 19.00
Homemade lamb & beef dumplings, tomato sauce, whipped garlic labneh, parsley
PatlicanUSD 13.00
Slow - cooked eggplant, babaganoush, olive paste, sundried tomato, walnuts
Gem Lettuce SaladUSD 15.00
apple, fennel, dried apricots, hazelnuts, champagne orange vinaigrette
BeetsUSD 16.00
wood fired roasted red & gold beets, tarragon, sweet orange peels, whipped goat cheese &labneh, sumac dressing

ENTREES

Wheat Berry RisottoUSD 26.00
root vegetables, raki, aged goat cheese, kadaif
BranzinoUSD 35.00
anchovy rice pilaf, grilled sea beans, glazed turnips, lemon orange sauce
Grilled ChickenUSD 29.00
tabbouleh salad, egg yolk mousse
Australian Lamb ChopsUSD 49.00
smoked eggplant labneh puree, bulgur pilaf, shishito peppers,
Blackened CauliflowerUSD 28.00
tahini, garlic chips, mustard & chive flowers, vegetable demi - glace
"Hearth Breaker" DoradeUSD 39.00
saffron orange sauce, sweet mini drop peppers, stuffed artichoke
Guvec for TwoUSD 64.00
Turkish style slow-cooked beef stew, onion, potato, garlic, red & green peppers, side orzo

7 Course Tasting Menu

$65 per person

Ezme Crunch
tarhana chips, tomato ezme, whipped feta
Patlican
slow - cooked eggplant, babaganoush, olive paste, sundried tomato, walnuts
Blackened Cauliflower
tahini, crispy garlic, vegetable demi - glace
Crunchy Shrimp
kadaif wrapped, urfa sweet chili
Manti
homemade lamb & beef dumplings, tomato sauce, whipped garlic labneh, urfa oil
Branzino or Shish Kebab
grilled sea beans, glazed turnips, lemon orange sauce / beef tenderloin, sumac onion
Taksim Donuts
five spice chocolate, mascarpone chantilly, chocolate ice cream

DESSERT

Turkish DonutsUSD 14.00
Five spice chocolate sauce, mascarpone chantilly, homemade chocolate ice cream, chocolate sand
Place PuddingUSD 13.00
Pistachio, kataifi, apricot
Baklava StoryUSD 14.00
Homemade vanilla ice cream, baklava crumble

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Taksim.

4.9

(613)

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco
Best Overall

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Taksim offers a "tasting menu that's amazing," with "incredible service" and "wonderful food" that delights every palate. This hidden gem in San Francisco presents an "outstanding experience" featuring "authentic Turkish cuisine." The "attractive and comfortable" setting complements its "fantastic atmosphere," ensuring guests enjoy a memorable dining experience.

613 Reviews

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Stri
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Team has excellent service and wonderful food. They have a delicious tasting menu that we very much enjoyed.
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Laura Gold
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible service - thoughtful and attentive. My friend was celebrating her birthday and it felt special.
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Bruno
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in San Francisco. 7 course menu is amazing and service is great!
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RaukTable Gold
Houston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was kind and accommodated special requests with care. Thank you Taksim team.
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Maria Gold
Greater Boston18 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Always a delicious meal! I eat at Taksim whenever I visit San Francisco.
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Andre
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A true hidden gem. Tasting dining experience is 6 of 5 stars. Nothing went to waste- on my plates. I discreetly licked my plates- when given the opportunity. BRAVO! Encore! 🥰🥰🥰
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Mitchell Gold
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After 20(?) years of using OpenTable and living in San Francisco for over 25(?!) years, this is my first and only review of a restaurant in San Francisco. This is an undiscovered gem. Outstanding service. The tasting menu is top notch. Michelin quality. Go before the hoards discover it. Just go.
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Ndidi
Coastal North Carolina5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful. Tasty food. Great service Loved the tasting menu the most
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Erin Gold
Pittsburgh / Western PA5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious menu and highly attentive service.
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Holly
Indiana5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing experience - do not sleep on the tasting menu.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
Phone number
(415) 757-0989
Website
http://www.taksimsf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
For buyouts, private dining experiences, or events, our team can work with you to craft a personalized menu and timeline. Our team will follow up with you via email within 1 business day.

Location
564 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1621
Area
SOMA
Cross street
Freelon Street
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

10 May 2022
The Lokma Team Brings Turkish Fine Dining to San Francisco
With a lush spring menu, Taksim, a new spot in SoMa, is hitting its stride.
Published by OpenTable

FAQs

Several guests describe portions as generous or "good", reviewers note generous servings and good portion sizes on shared and set menus.

Yes, Taksim is well suited to date night, with many guests praising its intimate, elegant atmosphere and attentive service during anniversary and special-occasion visits.

Friday night is a great choice, guests report the room fills up and the atmosphere is very enjoyable on Friday evenings.

Smart casual is the guide, think polished but relaxed, and many guests note people dress up a touch for anniversaries and special nights.

Yes, Taksim offers outdoor seating; guests note the restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating and have dined outside, with heating lamps mentioned for comfort.

Yes, families do visit: one guest described sitting outside with their baby and found the heated patio comfortable and the staff’s recommendations helpful.

Taksim, for a calmer, talkable meal ask for an upstairs table; guests praise the upstairs as “delightfully ‘talkable’” with natural wood beams and noise separation from the bustling downstairs.

Taksim tends to have more energy in the main, downstairs room, guests report the downstairs can be bustling, while the upstairs dining area is calmer and “talkable, ” with quieter music and sound-absorbing wood beams.

Taksim feels warm, modern, and intimate, an open kitchen and wood oven bring lively, wood-fired character to the bar area, while the upstairs dining room is cozier and better for quiet conversation.

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Taksim

4.9

$31 to $50

Turkish

SOMA

Make a booking

2 people

8 Nov 2026

10:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

Taksim

Make a booking

Taksim

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

7 Course Tasting Menu $65/pp

Thanksgiving Dinner $90/pp

APPS / MEZES

Wood Fired Flower BreadUSD 7.00

Four OystersUSD 16.00

Mediterranean mixed OlivesUSD 8.00

Cauliflower Cream SoupUSD 10.00

Blistered ShishitosUSD 14.00

Taksim Trio Dips with wood oven baked pita breadsUSD 19.00

Panisse "chickpea fries" USD 15.00

Black olive crusted Lamb CarpaccioUSD 19.00

Crunchy King ShrimpsUSD 19.00

Shish KebabUSD 23.00

MantiUSD 19.00

PatlicanUSD 13.00

Gem Lettuce SaladUSD 15.00

BeetsUSD 16.00

ENTREES

Wheat Berry RisottoUSD 26.00

BranzinoUSD 35.00

Grilled ChickenUSD 29.00

Australian Lamb ChopsUSD 49.00

Blackened CauliflowerUSD 28.00

"Hearth Breaker" DoradeUSD 39.00

Guvec for TwoUSD 64.00

7 Course Tasting Menu

Ezme Crunch

Patlican

Blackened Cauliflower

Crunchy Shrimp

Manti

Branzino or Shish Kebab

Taksim Donuts

DESSERT

Turkish DonutsUSD 14.00

Place PuddingUSD 13.00

Baklava StoryUSD 14.00

Loved For

Review summary

Dining areas

Additional information

The Lokma Team Brings Turkish Fine Dining to San Francisco

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