Let me tell you, middle eastern food is usually not my first choice.. but this has got to be the best Arabic food I have ever had! So definitely recommend checking out this place if you're looking for authentic and comforting food. They have two locations and I hear it gets pretty busy so get in early! This location is super cozy and has all the homey vibes. Our group of 7 met here on a Sunday at 11 for brunch and we got seated in the back. We ordered over 8 dishes and did family style - which I highly recommend because you get variety! Everything came out fresh (made to order) and was cooked so well and seasoned perfectly. I enjoyed everything especially having the variety because you can have a little spice, a little savory, a little sweet, and the ability to mix it all! You can't go wrong with any of the dishes tbh. I definitely will be coming back and looking forward to trying the other dishes.

Came on a warm Saturday for lunch. It took us probably 20 minutes to find parking, but it still wasn't crowded by the time we ordered around noon, whereas by 1 PM there was a wait forming. I appreciate that there's dog-friendly outdoor dining, though it is a bit odd to eat next to the N line MUNI Metro stop, which happened to be very busy this morning. The food was mostly good, but there were a few misses in my opinion. Samir's hand kneaded bread is a standout, but I found the hummus to be subpar compared to other restaurants in the Bay Area and the muhammara to be a bit blander than I'd like. The chicken shish tawook was really good though; I just wish there was more of the meat and less of everything else in the platter!

The Samir hand kneaded bread was the best! Would definitely order this. It came out hot and fresh. We dipped it in hummus and it was incredible. The chicken plate was decent, would've loved more chicken and flavor. The Mezze sampler appetizer plate had a great variety. The baba ganoush was our favorite.

Beit Rima is a fast casual restaurant meant to showcase Arab comfort food that is both comforting and delicious. After taking over his father's burger joint previously Burgermeister, chef Mogganam reimagined the spot to represent his heritage. However, when entering the restaurant, all semblance of an American diner are gone. The walls are beautifully decorated with floral murals and decor that seems to blends both modern and traditional Arab culture. The food was also very good! I tried the following: Mezze Sampler (4/5) What a great mix of all the types of dips and spreads you would come to expect like hummus, labneh, and muhammara. Not only was it delicious, but also plated beautifully. I just wanted to scoop it all up with the hot pita and pieces of falafel. My only disappointment was that I had read they had served their pita covered with zaat'ar and sumac whereas I got only plain pita. However, I still found this enjoyable. Beef Kabob (4/5) The beef was still juicy and tender with rich flavor from the spices. It paired so well with the white fluffy rice and roasted tomotoes to give slight bursts of flavor. Overall, this was a solid dish and wish I had more room in my stomach to order more! As mentioned, this is fast casual so you do order at the counter and they will bring out the food. The staff was friendly and the food came out pretty quickly. There is limited street parking around this area so probably likely will have to park a bit and walk over. Overall, Beit Rima provides Mediterranean food that is worth checking out especially if you are in the Castro area!

Got an awesome chicken shish tawook plate bc I saw it was the most popular on Yelp. It was great! Large portion and came with marinated chicken, rice, pita, hummus, and vegetables Nice place for lunch and dinner! Would come back to try more dishes

I have been wanting to come here for a bit - finally got the opportunity! Food was well-spiced and very flavorful, ambiance was super cozy and casual. It does get quite loud so not the best for conversation. You order at the counter and the food gets delivered to the table. Service and the rate the food was coming out was so fast I was shocked. We got a bunch of dishes to share family style. Highly recommend the mezze sampler, chicken shish tawook plate, and samirs hand kneaded bread. mezze sampler- lovely spread and sampling of dips, pita, falafel chicken - so moist and flavorful, came with three skewers which was perfect for my group size. there was plenty of rice and pita as well. samirs hand kneaded bread - soft/fluffy paired really well with the sampler We ended up with a lot of pita/bread that we took back since we didn't realize so many of the dishes came with pita. Overall worth the price and definitely recommend checking it out!

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a tasty world class experience in a super casual setting. Beit Rima is located next to a couple Muni light rail stops. Parking appears to be street parking exclusively for up to 2 hours. Dining is available in the outdoor patio or indoors with the front door and windows wide open. There is an open kitchen. Ordering was done at the counter with the staff. Payment by credit card is accepted. There is a 5% SF mandates along with tip options starting at 15% when ordering. Staff bring out water and dishes to the table as well as bus the tables. Started off with the MUHAMMARA which was served with pita bread. The meza was super fragrant and flavorful and was perfect with the pita bread. Moved on to the baked halloumi and it was served on a hot skillet plate and eaten with the pita bread as well. The cheese was tasty too! Opted for the grilled hanger steak as a main. Requested the steak cooked to a medium rare and it came out as such! The freekeh complemented the steak perfectly. I also loved the green sauce that was on the plate! Finished off the meal with the MUHALABIA which was a fragrant rice pudding topped with some nuts. ~$55/head after tax and 5% SF mandates for dinner.

Had such a lovely dinner here with friends! It's a super cozy and small restaurant with cute decor and very homey vibes. It can get crowded at peak times so make sure to add yourself to the waitlist! The food here is fantastic -- so comforting, flavorful, and unique. It's unlike any middle eastern food I've had before. For three people, we ordered samir's hand kneaded bread, the batata harra potato dish, the chicken shish plate, and the mezze sampler. We didn't realize all the mezze dishes (and the shish plate too!) comes with pita, so we ordered two hand kneaded breads, but we definitely only needed one because it's huge. We loved everything we ordered. The hand kneaded bread was so pillowy and soft, and flavored so perfectly with the zaatar spice. It's the perfect vehicle to soak up all the delicious dips in the mezze sampler. I liked the baba ganoush the most, although their hummus and lebna were both fantastic as well. The falafel was unlike any falafel I've had before -- very crispy outside, and unique spiced inside. Highly recommend the combo of mezze sampler + hand kneaded bread if you're indecisive about which dips to get! It's a perfect little sampler of everything. The chicken shish plate was SO good. The chicken is incredibly juicy and flavorful, and it comes with delicious grilled veggies and rice on the side that complement it so well. Some of the best chicken I've ever had hands down. The potato dish (batata harra) was yummy but quite spicy and had a subtle crispy texture, but it wasn't anything special imo. Next time I'd skip that and try the halloumi. Service was quick as well -- you order at the counter and get served almost immediately. Friendly staff and quick to refill water. Love this place and will definitely be back soon!

beit Rima Food: babganoosh - an ok starter. definitely has a garlic main note with a subtle mint aftertaste. would say get the hummus instead. beef kabob plate: healthy portion of food. the beef was seasoned well but the kebabs were smaller than the chicken. comes with rice, hummus and pita. chicken kebab plate: chicken was seasoned and charred well. the chicken was tender and flavorful. also comes with pita, hummus and rice. drinks: they have soda and some beer options. not on the menu but by the register. ambiance: great for a date or with friends. the music is fantastic and the place was busy for dinner. staff: nice and friendly. they are pretty busy though so if you need anything you will have to flag them down. parking: street parking but i didn't see any garbages. walk or take transit.