Sheba Piano Lounge – Ethiopian
The air at Sheba Piano Lounge hums with the soulful resonance of live jazz, drawing guests into a dimly lit sanctuary where the rich heritage of Ethiopia meets the sophisticated charm of a classic cocktail lounge. Crispy sambussas filled with spiced lentils or savory sirloin offer a satisfying crunch that gives way to a burst of aromatic heat, while creative small plates like pomegranate-glazed meatballs and bourbon-infused sliders bridge the gap between traditional flavors and modern indulgence. It is a place where rhythmic melodies and bold, spice-forward bites come together, creating an intimate atmosphere perfect for lingering over a drink and a plate of creamy ayib.
1419, Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA, 94115 +14154407414 https://www.shebapianolounge.com/0Cuisine: Ethiopian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Sheba Piano Lounge
Dairy-Free at Sheba Piano Lounge
Sheba Piano Lounge in San Francisco has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Lentil Sambussa, Mushroom Sambussa and Kik Alicha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Sheba Piano Lounge
Sheba Piano Lounge in San Francisco has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Atakilt Kilikil and Vegetarian Sampler. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Sheba Piano Lounge
Sheba Piano Lounge in San Francisco has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Lentil Sambussa, Mushroom Sambussa and Kik Alicha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Sheba Piano Lounge
Sheba Piano Lounge in San Francisco has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Sea Bass, Kik Alicha and Rosemary Sea Bass. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Sheba Piano Lounge
Sheba Piano Lounge in San Francisco has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Sea Bass and Sheba's Punch. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Sheba Piano Lounge
Sheba Piano Lounge in San Francisco has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Sea Bass, Doro Tibs and Doro Wat. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Sheba Piano Lounge
Sheba Piano Lounge in San Francisco has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Lentil Sambussa, Mushroom Sambussa and Kik Alicha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Sheba Piano Lounge
Sheba Piano Lounge in San Francisco has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Lentil Sambussa, Mushroom Sambussa and Kik Alicha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Sheba Piano Lounge
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Kitfo | 17.4 g | 43.9 g |
| Doro Tibs | 21.2 g | 25.4 g |
| Kik Alicha | 7.4 g | 23.9 g |
| Sautéed Sea Bass | 0.7 g | 22.6 g |
| Sheba Burger | 24.2 g | 22.4 g |
| Spicy Lentil Sambussa | 85 g | 20.4 g |
| Rosemary Sea Bass | 1.2 g | 17.8 g |
| Chocolate Fudge Cake | 112.5 g | 13.3 g |
| Lega Tibs | 13.4 g | 11.2 g |
| Sliders | 60.5 g | 10.9 g |
| Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Cookies | 134.7 g | 9.5 g |
| Crab Sambussa | 20.9 g | 8.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Lounge Bites
- Spicy Lentil Sambussa - $12: Delicate pastry filled with lentils, scallions, ginger, garlic and fresh chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sirloin Sambussa - $12: Delicate pastry filled with ground sirloin, scallions, nutmeg and fresh chili Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Sambussa - $12: Delicate pastry filled with sauteed mushroom, green onion, ginger, garlic and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Sambussa - $9: Delicate pastry filled with crab, carrots, apple and cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pomegranate Meatballs - $13: Topped with blue cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Mix Salad - $13: With beets, parmesan cheese and Net's Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arangondi - $10: Spinach dip with garlic, serrano pepper, ranch mayo and capers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliders - $15: Beef patties with Herb de Provence, spicy ranch dressing, pepper jack cheese and lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bourbon Glazed Sausage Sliders - $10: Bourbon sausage, sliced apples and lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ayib - $16: Assorted cheese and fruit platter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken Chicken Drummettes - $10: Mild bbq glazed chicken drums drizzled with Tequila and Ethiopian Beer Available at: dinner, lunch
- Split Pea Soup - $10: With cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Dinner Entrées
- Sheba Burger - $19: Ground beef with Herb de Provence, lettuce and tomato. Served with french fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Pasta - $19: Homemade sauce with fresh tomatoes, red onion, basil and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Chicken - $28: With garlic, carrots, onions, tomatoes, ginger and cardamom in a brandy sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Sea Bass - $29: With peppers, carrots, onions and sage in a white wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rosemary Sea Bass - $29: Pan fried with light rosemary flour Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Ethiopian Specialties
- Gomen - $15: Fresh collard greens and spinach with green onions, garlic, oregano, ginger and tomatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kik Alicha - $15: Yellow split peas cooked and flavored with turmeric, onion and Ethiopian herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mesir Wat - $15: Lentils cooked with chopped onions, garlic, olive and mild Berbere sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Atakilt Kilikil - $15: Fresh cabbage, carrots, green peppers and onions sauteed with garlic, ginger, turmeric and tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Sampler - $29: A selection of Sheba's vegetarian dishes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doro Wat - $28: Tender chicken meat gently simmered in a spicy Berbere sauce with garlic, ginger, cardamom and onions. Served with boiled egg Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doro Tibs - $28: Boneless pieces of chicken sauteed and seasoned with Ethiopian herbs, ginger, garlic, rosemary and green onions in Awaze sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tibs Wat - $28: Sauteed prime beef simmered in Berbere sauce and a touch of Nit'ir Kibe and cardamom Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lega Tibs - $28: Tender sirloin tips marinated in a white wine, sauteed with rosemary, onions and jalapeno peppers Dietary tags: Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beg Alecha - $28: Tender pieces of lamb braised slowly in green peppers, flavored with Ethiopian herb sauce, ginger, rosemary and jalapeno peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yasa Tibs - $28: Sauteed catfish marinated in white wine and cooked with scallions and tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kitfo - $29: Ethiopian steak tartar, lean chopped beef seasoned with Nit'ir Kibe and robust spices Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Spicy Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweets
- Baklava - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cheesecake Brownie - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisu - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Fudge Cake - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Cookies - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Ethiopian Honey Wine (Tej) - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Bedele (Ethiopian Beer) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Sheba's Punch - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coffee - $5
- Hot Tea - $5
Frequently Asked Questions about Sheba Piano Lounge
- Is Sheba Piano Lounge dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Sheba Piano Lounge has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Lentil Sambussa, Mushroom Sambussa and Kik Alicha.
- What can I eat at Sheba Piano Lounge on a dairy-free diet?
- Spicy Lentil Sambussa, Mushroom Sambussa and Kik Alicha carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Sheba Piano Lounge have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spicy Lentil Sambussa and Mushroom Sambussa.
- Is Sheba Piano Lounge gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Sheba Piano Lounge?
- Kitfo, at roughly 43.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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