La Marsa – Middle Eastern
La Marsa transports diners to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean, where the air hums with the fragrance of toasted spices and the sizzle of vibrant shakshukas served bubbling in traditional pans. The experience unfolds through a tapestry of bold textures, from the charred tenderness of glazed lamb riblets and bright octopus salad to inventive, yolk-rich Benedicts that redefine the art of the morning meal. It is a soulful celebration of Tunisian heritage where every plate, whether a piquant deviled egg or a bounty of fresh seafood, tells a story of coastal warmth and culinary passion.
454, Geary Street, San Francisco, CA https://www.lamarsasf.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, halal, low-carb, keto, mediterranean, pescatarian, sugar-free, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, whole30, paleo, diabetic, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, zone, carnivore, raw-food, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Tunisian Deviled Eggs - $16: Three halves, tastira mix and roasted shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
- La Marsa Seafood - $19: Shrimp, bay scallops, in lemon zest, capers and turmeric cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Lectin-Free
- Lamb Riblets - $18: Braised then baked lamb riblets with olive oil basil pesto sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Octopus Salad - $18: Tossed in fresh red onions, parsley, capers, olive oil on top of frisee Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Original Shakshuka - $14: 3 eggs, sweet peppers, potatoes in a Tunisian blend spiced tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Vegetarian Shakshuka - $15: Tomato sauce, sweet peppers roasted zucchini, squash, cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Merguez Shakshuka - $16: 3 eggs, lamb & beef sausage, sweet peppers, potatoes in a Tunisian blend spiced tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Shrimp Shakshuka - $17: 3 eggs, saffron marinated shrimp, sweet peppers, potatoes in a Tunisian blend spiced tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Florentine Benedict - $14: 2 halves muffin, 2 poached eggs, wilted spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- The Criminal Benedict - $16: 2 halves muffin, 2 poached eggs, Merguez patty Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Egghead Benedict - $17: 2 halves muffin, smoked salmon and capers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Crab Benedict - $20: 1 Dungeness crab cake, roasted red bell pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tuna-sian Benedict - $18: Seared ahi tuna, shishito pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- The Vegetarian Omelette - $14: Wild mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, zucchini, squash. Served with salad and potato gratin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- The Mediterranean Omelette - $14: Sweet peppers, parsley, tomatoes, olives and basil pesto sauce. Served with salad and potato gratin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Salmon Omelette - $16: Smoked salmon, pickled red onions and capers. Served with salad and potato gratin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Crab Omelette - $18: 3 oz crab cake, roasted sweet peppers. Served with salad and potato gratin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Tagine - $20: Chicken, tomato, potato, onion, sweet peppers braised in Turmeric, green olive capers and preserved lemons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Mhamsa Merguez - $19: Pearl couscous cooked in tomato-based sauce mixed vegetables & merguez sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chreime - $22: Roasted seafood stew, red snapper and shrimp marinated in turmeric sauce, cherry tomatoes, dry thyme Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Braised Short Rib - $29: Truffle mashed potatoes, carrots, beer reduction sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lamb Tagine - $32: Braised in turmeric, peppers, green olive sauce & vegetable tagine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Stuffed Eggplant - $25: Eggplant stuffed with rice, mixed vegetables, dry mint and Tunisian spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Tuna Sandwich - $16: Harissa aioli, chopped slata, tuna conserva, green olives, hardboiled egg and harissa sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Chicken Sandwich - $16: Braised in turmeric, green olive and capers sauce, preserved lemon tapenade, slata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Merguez Sandwich - $17: Lamb & beef sausage, tastira, frisee, harissa aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Vegetarian Sandwich - $15: Harissa aioli, roasted zucchini, mushroom, squash Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Tounsia Salad - $17: Seared Ahi tuna, hardboiled egg, fresh chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, peppers, mint, olives, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Chicken Caesar Salad - $16: Romaine lettuce, saffron braised chicken, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics
- Date & Almond Salad - $15: Mixed greens, frisee, dates, shaved almonds, shaved manchego cheese and fig balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Mixed Greens - $13: Cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Au Natural Crepe - $7.5: Sugar & butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Au Natural Plus Crepe - $9.5: Chocolate, Nutella, Caramel Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- My Berries Crepe - $9.95: Strawberries, raspberry, black berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bananas Crepe - $9.95: Nutella, bananas & toasted almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- La Basique Savory Crepe - $9: Egg & cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Meathead Savory Crepe - $13.5: Smoked salmon, soft egg, caramelized onions, capers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lumberjack Savory Crepe - $10.5: Ham, egg, Gruyere cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Ratatouille Savory Crepe - $10.95: Zucchini, squash, piquillo pepper, fresh spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Tunisian Baklava - $10: Open face baklava with orange blossom water & honey syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Orange Blossom Water Creme Brulee - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Add Egg - $1.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Crab Cake - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Add Merguez Sausage - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Add Vegetables - $1.75: Mushroom, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, or spinach Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan