Shawarma House is a family-run Iraqi-Mediterranean restaurant in Ocean Beach, San Diego. We serve halal-sourced beef and chicken shawarma, char-grilled kebabs, hand-formed falafel, vegan options, and house sauces at 4884 Newport Avenue. We are open daily from 11 AM to 8 PM.
What makes our Mediterranean food different
Our food starts with family recipes carried from Iraq and prepared for a neighborhood restaurant in Ocean Beach. Chicken and beef shawarma roast slowly on vertical spits and are shaved to order. Kebabs are char-grilled, falafel is formed by hand, and our sauces and salads are prepared fresh.
That combination makes Shawarma House more specific than a generic “Mediterranean” label: Iraqi roots, a San Diego beach-neighborhood home, halal-sourced meats, and signature dishes that regulars come back for.
Three signatures to know
Slow-roasted shawarma
Choose chicken, beef, or the Combo Plate when you want more than one spit-roasted protein. Plates are a straightforward first visit: protein, rice, salad, hummus, and pita.
Cream Chop
Cream Chop is one of the dishes that separates our menu from a standard shawarma shop. It is a comforting Iraqi-Mediterranean favorite available as a plate, pita wrap, fries, and a vegan version.
Family Tray
The Family Tray feeds 4 to 7 with beef and chicken shawarma, chicken cream chop, falafel, rice, salads, hummus, and pita. It works for family dinner or a small office lunch without building a large catering order.
What to order on a first visit
- Combo Plate: beef shawarma, chicken shawarma, and gyro when you want to sample the menu.
- Chicken or Beef Shawarma Plate: the classic slow-roasted option with rice, salad, hummus, and pita.
- Cream Chop Plate: the signature comfort-food choice.
- Falafel Plate or Vegan Shawarma Plate: plant-based options that still eat like a full meal.
- Family Tray: the simplest choice for 4 to 7 people sharing dinner or lunch.
Halal, vegan, and gluten-conscious choices
Our beef and chicken are halal-sourced. The menu also includes falafel, vegan shawarma, vegan Cream Chop, salads, hummus, and other plant-based choices. Many plates can be built without pita, but our kitchen is shared, so we describe those choices as gluten-free-friendly rather than certified gluten-free.
Ocean Beach location and San Diego catering
Visit us at 4884 Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach, a short walk from the OB Pier. We serve dine-in, pickup, delivery, and direct online ordering every day from 11 AM to 8 PM.
For offices, meetings, weddings, parties, and other events, Shawarma House offers trays, boxed lunches, staffed service, and recurring office-lunch options across San Diego. The catering hub shows current packages, service details, dietary guidance, and the quote form.
