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Van Ness - Reviews

826 Van Ness Ave, 94109 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
445

Reviews

86.7%

Satisfaction

43

negative

16

neutral

386

positive

What people say about Van Ness

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Danyelle
Review date: 10/29/2025
9
Great Food, Late Hours, Friendly Service!
I absolutely LOVE this place! The bowls are really good and served in big portions. It's great that they are open late, and parking is usually easy to find after 10 PM. The service is also good; they are always really friendly. I highly recommend!
  • bowls9
  • big portions9
  • open late8
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Eren Z.
Review date: 10/21/2025
9
Delicious Food, Great Service!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic. The food was delicious and offered ample options. The owner, Vedat, provided excellent service, getting our food to us in a timely manner and even offering a cup of tea. I will definitely be returning when I'm in the area.
  • food9
  • ample options8
  • owner10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Ankit
Review date: 10/04/2025
9
Delicious Mediterranean Food, Must-Try Baklava
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I tried the Mediterranean platter, which was huge and incredibly delicious. The kebabs were perfectly soft and juicy. I highly recommend trying the baklava; it's a must-try dessert. The atmosphere and service were both rated a perfect 5, and the food also received a 5-star rating. I was somewhat recommended vegetarian options, and they do have a vegetarian menu or section available. The price per person is estimated between $20–30, and there was no wait time during my lunch visit.
  • Mediterranean platter9
  • kebabs9
  • baklava10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Imane Y.
Review date: 09/23/2025
10
Exceptional Service and Delicious Food!
My experience at this restaurant was absolutely amazing! I was blown away by the exceptional service. The staff were incredibly attentive and knowledgeable, going above and beyond to ensure everyone had a great experience. The food was also absolutely delicious. To top it off, the complimentary Turkish tea served with delightful sweets was the perfect touch. I'll definitely be returning soon! 😊☺️
  • exceptional service10
  • attentive staff9
  • knowledgeable staff9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Aldiyar S.
Review date: 09/15/2025
9
Amazing food, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere!
My experience at this restaurant was amazing! The foods were packed with flavor and super fresh, and the portions were generous. The staff were really friendly and made me feel welcome right away. It’s a very cozy place but the food honestly hits the spot every time.
  • foods10
  • portions9
  • staff10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Daniela M.
Review date: 09/08/2025
8
Delicious Food, Friendly Service, Odd Decor
My experience at the restaurant was very positive. The food was very tasty and we received it very quickly. The service was super friendly. The ambience was okay, although we found the screen with a burning fire to be inappropriate. But otherwise, everything was tip-top.
  • food10
  • service10
  • ambience6
  • screen with fire3
Müjgan H.
Review date: 09/04/2025
8
Good food, packaging needs improvement
My experience at the restaurant was positive overall. The food was excellent, and the service and atmosphere were also rated highly at 5/5. However, there's a suggestion for improvement regarding the packaging of the soup. It would be better if you packed the soup in a sturdier container or wrapped it with plastic wrap.
  • food10
  • service10
  • atmosphere10
  • soup packaging4
Price per Person
  • $81–$90
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Moderate (16–30 min.)
Majoraspirit
Review date: 09/01/2025
9
Pleasant Surprise with Delicious Mediterranean Food
My experience at this restaurant was a pleasant surprise. The seating and atmosphere were comfortable, and the customer service was excellent. I enjoyed delicious food with very generous portions. It was some of the best Mediterranean food I’ve had in a long time. The Kofte was juicy and very well seasoned, and the appetizers complemented the dishes nicely.
  • seating and atmosphere9
  • customer service10
  • delicious food10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Solo Dining
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
J
Review date: 08/22/2025
1
Horrible Rude Weekend Staff
My experience at this restaurant was marred by the horribly rude weekend staff. The desk was not attended, and the staff seemed to take their anger out on customers. Given this experience, it was not worth it.
  • weekend staff1
  • desk1
  • staff1
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
nadia J.
Review date: 08/20/2025
9
Great Gyro for a Late Night Snack!
My experience at the restaurant was great! I came for a late night snack with my girls after arriving from Sacramento. The gyro was pretty darn great!
  • gyro9
  • late night snack8

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