Arabian Nights

Restaurant · Middle EasternMission

1 dish marked gluten free

47 dishesmenu read 11 Novarabiannightssf.com

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Arabian Nights Menu

Lebanese Mezza served only Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays

Cold Mezza

  • Hummus$10

    Chick pea puree, tahini, garlic & lemon juice.

    VegetarianLikely sesame

  • Baba Ghannouj$12

    Roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic & lemon juice.

    Likely sesame

  • Tabbouleh$11

    Parsley, crushed wheat, tomatoes, mint, onion, lemon juice & olive oil.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Labneh$9

    Lebanese drained yogurt mixed with garlic & mint.

    Likely dairy

  • Warak Enab$9

    6 pieces. Grape vine leaves filled with rice, tomatoes, parsley, cooked in olive oil.

    Vegetarian

  • Makdous$10

    Pickled baby eggplant stuffed with walnut, spices & garlic.

    VegetarianLikely nuts

  • Kabees$9

    Mixed pickles & olive plate.

    Vegetarian

  • Cheese Sampler$14

    Bulgari, kashkawan, Halloumi & Nablusi cheese.

    Likely dairy

Hot Mezza

  • Fried Kebbe$15

    4 pieces. Seasoned lamb stuffed with pine nuts, in cracked wheat with beef.

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Falafel$6

    5 pieces. Fried chick pea patties, spices & tahini sauce.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely sesame

  • Phyllo Cheese Rolls$10

    4 pieces. Phyllo dough stuffed with feta cheese & parsley.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Sambousik$14

    4 pieces. Baked crescents, seasoned meat & pine nuts.

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Jawaneh Dijaj$11

    Spiced chicken wings.

  • Firri Quail$19

    2 quail. Marinated in garlic & olive oil.

  • Makanek$12

    Sautéed seasoned mini meat sausages.

  • Batata Harra$12

    Diced potato, coriander, chili, garlic & olive oil.

    Vegetarian

  • Fried Cauliflower$10

    Served with tarator sauce, onions & garlic.

    Vegetarian

  • Hummus With Meat$13

    Chick pea puree, tahini sauce, garlic & lemon juice topped with meat & pine nuts.

    Likely nutsLikely sesame

Lebanese Mezza

  • Kafta Nayeh$34

    Fresh raw minced lamb, parsley, onions & spices.

  • Kebbeh Nayeh$34

    Fresh, raw cut lamb blended with cracked wheat, onions & spices.

    Likely gluten

Manakeesh

  • Zatar & Olive Oil$9

    Served on flat white bread, oven baked.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Zatar, Feta & Tomatoes$11

    Served on flat white bread, oven baked.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

Dinner Entrees

  • Farouj Meshwi$22

    Marinated half chicken served with garlic (allow 30 minutes).

  • Shish Taouk$21

    Marinated chicken skewers, lemon, garlic & olive oil.

  • Ribeye Steak$42

    12 oz USDA prime.

  • Seniyet Kafta$24

    Minced beef & lamb, parsley, onions & spices, topped with tomato, potato & tahini sauce. Served with rice only (allow 20 minutes).

    Likely sesame

  • Beef Shawarma$23

    Slices of roasted marinated beef.

  • Chicken Shawarma$20

    Roasted slices of marinated chicken.

  • Lamb Chops$31

    Freshly cut & seasoned.

  • Kafta Kabob Meshwi$22

    Minced lamb & beef with parsley, onion & spices.

  • Ribeye Kabob$36

    Tender cubes of choice beef.

  • Lamb Kabob$25

    Tender cubes of seasoned lamb.

Plates

  • Mezza Sampler$30

    7 mezzas: hummus, baba ghannouj, tabbouleh, phyllo cheese, falafel, fried Kebbe & Warak enab.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely sesame

  • Meshawi Plate For Two$42

    Lamb or beef, chicken & kafta.

  • Meshawi Plate For Four$78

    Combo of 4 skewers.

  • Meshawi Plate For Six$110

    Combo of 6 skewers.

  • Chef Sampler$28

    Chicken or beef skewered with tabbouleh, hummus, baba ghannouj & French fries.

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

Seafood

  • Jumbo Prawns$28

    Marinated with lemon juice, garlic & olive oil.

    Likely shellfish

  • Salmon$30

    Grilled salmon served over rice, topped with tabbouleh, zucchini & asparagus.

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Seafood Combo$30

    Prawns & salmon, marinated in lemon juice & olive oil, then skewered.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

Vegetarian

  • Veggie Platter$28

    Hummus, baba ghannouj, tabbouleh, phyllo cheese, falafel, cauliflower & Warak enab.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

  • Mujaddara$22

    Lentils & rice topped with caramelized onions, cooked over slow fire & served with Arabian Nights Mixed Salad.

    Vegetarian

Soups

  • Arabian Nights Lentils$5

    Hearty lentil soup with Middle Eastern flavors.

Salads

  • Fattoush$13

    Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, pita chips, onion, parsley, dry mint, lemon juice, olive oil & sumac.

    Free of gluten

  • Arabian Nights Mix$12

    Tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber, green pepper, radish, lemon & olive oil.

    Vegetarian

Desserts

  • Assorted Baklava$6

    Layered pastries with almonds, pistachios & pine nuts.

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Knafeh Bel Jeben$8

    Warm granulated pastry with melted cheese & syrup.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Good to know

Restaurant

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address2345 Mission Street, Mission
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Middle Eastern
Websitearabiannightssf.com
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from arabiannightssf.com
MapOpen in Google Maps

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Arabian Nights

Does Arabian Nights have gluten-free options?

Yes: 1 dish is gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Arabian Nights coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

Can I book Arabian Nights online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/arabian-nights?ref=1068

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