Golden Mediterranean began as a family-owned restaurant in Burlingame before opening a second location in Laurel Heights, carrying over recipes passed down through generations. The menu runs through Turkish and Mediterranean staples: falafel, kebabs, and lamb and beef wraps built on family recipes and seasonal ingredients.
Regulars come for thick, dill-topped haydari, chicken shish plates, and gyro wraps dressed with tzatziki — the kind of food that works as an easy weeknight dinner for anyone running errands or finishing up at a nearby studio in the neighborhood. The kitchen also runs a tight takeout operation for anyone not looking to sit down.
The room has built a local following for generous portions, well-cooked meat, and a warm, attentive staff, with regulars describing the flavors as distinctly Turkish and the food as consistently fresh.
Regulars come for thick, dill-topped haydari, chicken shish plates, and gyro wraps dressed with tzatziki — the kind of food that works as an easy weeknight dinner for anyone running errands or finishing up at a nearby studio in the neighborhood. The kitchen also runs a tight takeout operation for anyone not looking to sit down.
The room has built a local following for generous portions, well-cooked meat, and a warm, attentive staff, with regulars describing the flavors as distinctly Turkish and the food as consistently fresh.