Taksim – Middle Eastern
Bathed in the warm glow of a wood-fired oven, Taksim captures the vibrant spirit of Mediterranean hospitality through a sophisticated yet soulful lens. Guests gather over pillowy, wood-fired flower bread and colorful trios of dips, while the air carries the savory perfume of charred shish kebabs and blistered shishitos. From the delicate silkiness of cauliflower cream soup to the bold, earthy notes of lamb carpaccio, every plate celebrates a rich tapestry of flavors designed for shared discovery and lingering conversation.
564, 4th Street, 94107 +14157570989 https://www.taksimsf.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, 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, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Taksim
Dairy-Free at Taksim
Taksim in San Francisco has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Four Oysters, Taksim Trio Dips & Pita and Lettuce Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Taksim
Taksim in San Francisco has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Four Oysters, Lettuce Salad and Patlican. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Taksim
Taksim in San Francisco has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Four Oysters, Baklava Story and Taksim Donuts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Taksim
Taksim in San Francisco has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Four Oysters and Shish Kebab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Taksim
Taksim in San Francisco has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Four Oysters, Cauliflower Cream Soup and Trumer Pils Draft. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Taksim
Taksim in San Francisco has 9 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Four Oysters, Cauliflower Cream Soup and Trumer Pils Draft. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Taksim
Taksim in San Francisco has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Four Oysters and Mediterranean Mixed Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Taksim
Taksim in San Francisco has 23 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Taksim Trio Dips & Pita, Lettuce Salad and Panisse. 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 Taksim
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Course Tasting Menu | 45.6 g | 37.8 g |
| Blistered Shishitos | 10.1 g | 27.5 g |
| Manti | 17.8 g | 25.7 g |
| Blackened Cauliflower | 13.7 g | 25 g |
| Wheat Berry Risotto | 5.7 g | 24.1 g |
| Taksim Negroni | 10.2 g | 21.2 g |
| Shish Kebab | 0 g | 19 g |
| Panisse | 48.3 g | 18.7 g |
| Grilled Chicken | 15.9 g | 16.4 g |
| Beets | 125.4 g | 15.4 g |
| Tunnel | 91.7 g | 15 g |
| Crunchy Shrimps | 34.1 g | 12.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Wednesday
- 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Monday - Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Menu
Mezes
- Wood Fired Flower Bread - $7: black onion seeds, sumac butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Four Oysters - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Mixed Olives - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Cream Soup - $10: sumac Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blistered Shishitos - $14: lemon vinaigrette, garlic yogurt, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taksim Trio Dips & Pita - $19: muhammara, babaganoush, hummus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panisse - $15: chickpea fries, toum sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Carpaccio - $19: black olive crusted, urfa aioli, lemon oil, crispy shallot Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunchy Shrimps - $19: wrapped with kadaif, urfa sweet chili Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shish Kebab - $23: beef tenderloin, sumac onion, bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Manti - $19: homemade lamb & beef dumplings, tomato sauce, whipped labneh, parsley, urfa oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beets - $16: wood oven roasted red & gold beets, tarragon, whipped goat cheese & labneh, sumac dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lettuce Salad - $15: fennel, apple, dried apricots, hazelnuts 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, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patlican - $13: slow-cooked eggplant, babaganoush, olive paste, sundried tomato, walnuts 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
Entrées
- Wheat Berry Risotto - $26: root vegetables, raki, aged goat cheese, kadaif, mushroom Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino - $35: anchovy rice pilaf, grilled sea beans, glazed turnips, orange lemon sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Australian Lamb Chops - $49: smoky eggplant labneh, orzo rice pilaf, shishito peppers Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Cauliflower - $28: tahini, garlic chips, mustard & chive, vegetable demi-glace Available at: dinner, lunch
- Heart Breaker Dorade - $39: saffron orange sauce, sweet drop peppers, stuffed artichoke Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken - $29: tabbouleh salad, egg yolk mousse Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guvec for Two - $64: Turkish style slow-cooked beef stew, onion, potato, garlic, red & green peppers, side orzo Available at: dinner, lunch
Tasting Menu
- 7 Course Tasting Menu - $65: Ezme Crunch, Patlican, Blackened Cauliflower, Crunchy Shrimp, Manti, Branzino or Shish Kebab, Taksim Donuts Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner
Desserts
- Taksim Donuts - $14: five spice chocolate sauce, mascarpone chantilly, chocolate sand Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Palace Pudding - $13: pistachio, apricot Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Baklava Story - $14: baklava crumble, homemade vanilla ice cream, honey pearls, pistachio purée Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Signature Cocktails
- Esmeralda - $14: brut, creme de violette, raspberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Mr. Roboto - $15: vodka, domaine de canton, yuzuri, lemon, pomegranate liqueur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Smokey Fashioned - $16: bourbon, prickly pear syrup, sherry, bitter Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- 55 T - $16: raki, mint, cucumber, lillet, lime, homemade orange syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Black Salt Blaze - $16: mezcal, homemade hot sauce, lime, orange syrup, black salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Nevizade - $16: mezcal, suze, raspberries, mint, agave, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Galata - $15: tequila, white rum, elderflower, lemon, cinnamon stick Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Peachy Bazaar - $16: gin, peach syrup, lime, fiero Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Taksim Negroni - $15: Gin, campari, vermouth, pandan Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Mocktails
- Lokma - $10: cucumber, basil, lime, apple juice, soda water Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tunnel - $10: pomegranate juice, rose water, raspberries, mint, soda water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Juice-Cleanse, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Espresso Negroni (Non-Alcoholic) - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Beers
- Trumer Pils Draft - $10: Berkeley Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, 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
- 21st Amendment IPA Draft - $10: San Leandro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Almanac Pale Ale Draft - $11: Alameda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Deschutes BB Porter Draft - $10: Oregon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Efes Pilsner Bottle - $11: Turkey Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bomonti Lager Bottle - $12: Turkey
- Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Bottle - $8: Chico Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Calrose Rice Lager Bottle (Gluten Free) - $11: San Francisco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Erdinger (Non-Alcoholic) Bottle - $6: Germany Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Taksim
- Is Taksim dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Taksim has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Four Oysters, Taksim Trio Dips & Pita and Lettuce Salad.
- What can I eat at Taksim on a dairy-free diet?
- Four Oysters, Taksim Trio Dips & Pita and Lettuce Salad 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 Taksim have vegan options?
- Yes. 23 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Taksim Trio Dips & Pita and Lettuce Salad.
- Is Taksim gluten-free?
- 6 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 Taksim?
- 7 Course Tasting Menu, at roughly 37.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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