Tajine
San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 440-1718
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Pine Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Budget Date Spot 2008, BYOB Restaurant 2008
- Hours:
- Sat-Thu 12pm-10pm, Fri 3pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Tajine – by Joanna Currier
The Scene
Service and decor are mere afterthoughts at this no-frills joint, with room for about 30, where the draws are the flavors (and prices) of owner Mohammed Ghaleb's native cooking. Ambience is warmed by a pastiche of colorful posters, lanterns, throw pillows and fez hats on male servers. Staff speak mostly French and maneuver the simple dining room enthusiastically but haphazardly. Cuisine is halal (acceptable to the Muslim religion)--alcohol is not served, but there is no corkage fee if you bring your own.
The Food
The Moroccan food here achieved near-cult status at Ghaleb's original Jones Street location, and with this larger space his tajines (savory stews), bastillas (meat pies) and vegetarian or meat couscous dishes attract an even stronger following. It's a terrific place to learn about the cuisine's subtle and exotic--not spicy--flavors (dishes are composed with elements such as almonds, prunes, raisins and sweet vegetables); diners here should try some of each. With portions big enough to share and nothing on the menu costing more than $13, that's easy to do.
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Insider Tips
BYOBThe restaurant does not serve alcohol, but there is no corkage fee for those who choose to bring their own wine. Beware, however, that only paper cups are provided and there is a house-beverage purchase required.
The ExtrasTajines and kebab plates are served with house-made Moroccan bread.
What to DrinkOrder the mint tea--not only is it a treat to watch it poured from above, it's a perfect complement to the cuisine.
Fun Fact"Tajine" is pronounced "tah-zheen," and means a savory Moroccan stew cooked in a special, conical, stone pot.
User Reviews for Tajine
11/20/2007 Posted by hana2150
I really love the food there. It is mouth watering and you feel at home while dining. Tajine is my favorite place to eat.
Pros: Great Food
05/08/2007 Posted by rockngal
I love Tajine and the vibe that you feel there... it feels like home, family around, nice people to chat with, great food and great prices. The special tea they serve is the best i have ever had, perfectly sweetened and smells like heaven. Mohamed the owner and chef is always there to greet you with a smile and offer suggestions if you can’t decide what you want. The new location is great, is roomy and has beautiful Moroccan art on the walls.
Pros: the service, food, staff
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