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Taksim, San Francisco, CA

Taksim

4.7 (444)
$31 to $50
Turkish
564 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1621

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Serkan: (415) 757-0989
  • Location
    564 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1621
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Cross street
    Freelon Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 7 Course Tasting Menu $59/pp

    $59.00 per person

    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.
    7 Course Tasting Menu $59/pp Photo

Private dining

Menu

Taksim's menu was last updated on 4/18/2025.

APPS / MEZES

  • Wood Fired Flower Bread$7.00

    black onion seeds, sumac butter

    • Four Oysters$16.00

      • Mediterranean mixed Olives$8.00

        • Cauliflower Cream Soup$10.00

          & sumac

          • Blistered Shishitos$14.00

            lemon vinaigrette, garlic yogurt, sesame seed

            • Taksim Trio Dips with wood oven baked pita breads$19.00

              Muhammara, Babaganoush, Hummus

              • Panisse "chickpea fries" $15.00

                With toum saouce (garlic and lemon)

                • Olive crusted Lamb Carpaccio$19.00

                  Urfa pepper aioli, lemon oil, arugula, crispy shallots

                  • Crunchy King Shrimps$19.00

                    Wrapped with kadaif, urfa sweet chili

                    • Shish Kebab$21.00

                      beef tenderloin, sumac onion, lavash bread

                      • Manti$19.00

                        Homemade lamb & beef dumplings, tomato sauce, whipped garlic labneh, parsley

                        • Beets$15.00

                          wood fired roasted red & gold beets, tarragon, oranges, whipped labneh, sumac dressing

                          • Patlican$13.00

                            eggplant with onion, peppers, walnuts, olive paste, sun - dried tomato

                            • Gem Lettuce Salad$15.00

                              apple, fennel, dried apricots, hazelnuts, champagne orange vinaigrette

                              ENTREES

                              • Wheat Berry Risotto$26.00

                                root vegetables, raki, aged goat cheese, kadaif

                                • Branzino$35.00

                                  anchovy rice pilaf, grilled sea beans, glazed turnips

                                  • Australian Lamb Chops$49.00

                                    smoked eggplant labneh puree, bulgur pilaf, shishito peppers,

                                    • "Hearth Breaker" Dorade$39.00

                                      saffron orange sauce, sweety drop peppers

                                      • Blackened Cauliflower$28.00

                                        garlic chips, mustard & chive flowers, mushroom demi

                                        • Güveç for two$64.00

                                          Turkish style beef stew, red & green peppers, onion, garlic, tomato, potato, side orzo rice

                                          7 Course Tasting Menu

                                          $59 per person

                                          • Ezme Crunch

                                            tarhana chips, tomato ezme, whipped feta

                                            • Patlican

                                              eggplant with onion, walnuts, olive paste, sundried tomato

                                              • Blackened Cauliflower

                                                tahini, crispy garlic, mushroom demi

                                                • 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 / beef tenderloin, sumac onion

                                                      • Taksim Donuts

                                                        five spice chocolate, mascarpone chantilly, chocolate ice cream

                                                        DESSERT

                                                        • Turkish Donuts$14.00

                                                          Five spice chocolate sauce, mascarpone chantilly, homemade chocolate ice cream, chocolate sand

                                                          • Raki Place Pudding$13.00

                                                            Pistachio, almond powder, apricot

                                                            • Baklava Story$14.00

                                                              Homemade vanilla ice cream, baklava crumble

                                                              Last updated: April 18, 2025

                                                              What 444 people are saying

                                                              Taksim 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

                                                              4.7
                                                              4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                              • 4.7Food
                                                              • 4.7Service
                                                              • 4.7Ambience
                                                              • 4.5Value

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                                                              Review summary

                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                              Taksim offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "delicious" tasting menu and beautifully presented dishes. The ambiance is described as "warm, modern, and cozy," making it a perfect spot for any occasion. Highly recommended for its "creative" Turkish-Mediterranean fusion cuisine.

                                                              444 Reviews

                                                              1. Mike

                                                                Las Vegas1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Great experience And the food was amazing. We were well taken care of by the team. I’d eat here 100 more times.

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                                                              2. Phan

                                                                San Francisco1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on April 23, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                I've had the pleasure of visiting Taksim twice with different groups of people, and both times were fantastic! The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. The decor and ambiance added to the overall experience, making it a great spot for any occasion. Highly recommend!

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                                                              3. Kamran

                                                                Seattle6 reviews

                                                                4.0

                                                                Dined on April 22, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                Prix fixe menu was delicious and reasonably priced (for SF at least). Staff was attentive and comped something for us when it came slightly late

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                                                              4. Jennifer VIP

                                                                San Francisco17 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on April 20, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Great food and ambiance! Loved the crunchy shrimp. Highly recommend.

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                                                              5. Sandy

                                                                San Francisco16 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on April 13, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Had the seven course tasting menu. Every course was so pretty and delicious. Service was attentive and friendly. Definitely going back to order off the menu z

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                                                              6. Lisa VIP

                                                                San Francisco3 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on April 12, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                We had a fabulous experience Friday night. The tasting menu beat our expectations with every dish being delicious and beautifully plated. The service was gracious and attentive. The restaurant decor was warm, modern and had a cool vibe with music beats that were not too loud and created the perfect ambiance.

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                                                              7. emre

                                                                San Francisco3 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on April 11, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                We had an amazing experience at Taksim! The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. The ambiance was warm and welcoming, with a great balance of modern elegance and cozy charm. Every staff member we interacted with was kind, attentive, and genuinely made us feel like guests rather than just customers. We’ll definitely be coming back and recommending Taksim to friends. A true gem!

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                                                              8. Jay

                                                                San Francisco2 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on April 1, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Great service, great food including mocktails and veg options, and warm ambiance. Def recommend.

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                                                              9. Sylvia VIP

                                                                San Francisco103 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on March 30, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                The food quality and service quality was truly exceptional. They accommodated requests for gluten free versions of entrees we like. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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                                                              10. Serhat VIP

                                                                San Francisco8 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on March 25, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                This restaurant is OMG!! Every time I come here and never disappointed. Tonight, we had 7 Course tasting menu. Since 1st course to 7th one still I have all the flavors in my palate. Porsions are good enough and cater to eyes.

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                                                              FAQs

                                                              Taksim is rated 4.7 stars by 444 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                              Make a reservation

                                                              2 people
                                                              8:00 PM
                                                              Booked 17 times today
                                                              Experiences are available.
                                                              Google Map for Taksim

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

                                                              Dining areas

                                                              Additional information

                                                              • Cross street
                                                                Freelon Street
                                                              • Neighborhood
                                                                SOMA
                                                              • Hours of operation
                                                                Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
                                                              • Price
                                                                $31 to $50
                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                Turkish, Mediterranean
                                                              • Dining style
                                                                Casual Dining
                                                              • Dress code
                                                                Smart Casual
                                                              • Parking details
                                                                Street Parking
                                                              • Payment options
                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                              • Additional
                                                                Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                              • Website
                                                                http://www.taksimsf.com/
                                                              • Phone number
                                                                (415) 757-0989
                                                              • 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.
                                                              • Private party contact
                                                                Serkan: (415) 757-0989
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