The food, and the service was wonderful... since we've found the restaurant last week we've been to it three times!

Yelp said the place was open today. Put an online order and it was pending for 30min. Called the store multiple times and when I came to the place it was closed. Updating your customers if the place is going to be closed needs to be known. read more

They were out of both chicken and beef. Server then said they didn't know when would get any in. When asked about their coconut margaritas they were also out of coconut even though the server was holding one for another table. Not sure if this was discrimination or if the waitress was genuine but this was not a good experience. read more

Great unassuming restaurant in Azusa. Had a cute "bar" vibe to it. Food was OK, but tough to compete w some of the other amazing Mediterranean restaurants in the area. Had a long drink menu, but no descriptions and the waitress didn't seem to know what the specialty drinks were. Would definitely be back for drinks and apps rather than a full meal! read more

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Food is terrific. Service is always great. It's healthy. Wife and I are becoming regulars. Ambiance is nice. Dog friendly on patio!! read more

Lemon Zest - Happy dog! Pet friendly! - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

Such a cute place! Great food! Great service! If we ever come back into the area, we will definitely eat here again. read more

Lemon Zest - Patio - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

I just picked up my food, not only wrong order but again for the 4th time is super salty. After eating here for couple years we are done with this place, every time we tell them no extra salt please they put extra extra salt on everything even the side dishes, we can not eat this food but lesson learned. This place started off as close to authentic Persian Armenian and shifted to something that's not even Arabic nor close to middle eastern and top off their meat style quality changed as well. read more

My family and I love Lemon Zest, we have been wanting to go since they opened and finally went this past Friday! The service and food here is amazing and they recently brought hooka too! We ordered a bottle of red wine, the appetizer platter, pomegranate hot sauce ( which they make ), truffle fries, and baba baba ghanous to start which were all so fresh and tasty. For dinner we order thé chipotle wrap and thé super combo which included chicken and beef luleh and beef kabob, which were all so tender and juicy as well. They I highly recommend this gem and will definitely have them cater our upcoming party! Keep up the great work! read more

Lemon Zest - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

First off, the environment is so cute. It lives up to its name by using yellow all throughout the restaurant. As soon as we walked in we were in awe. This is my favorite mediterranean restaurant!! Second off, the food is delicious! My entire group was impressed with the portion, flavor, and taste. They are very generous with the portions for the price. The food is 10/10 in presentation and deliciousness. Are every single bite on that plate. The staff is very sweet. read more

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Food is great Drinks are good Must try if you like super tasty Mediterranean. All the meat is amazing read more

We got a kabob plate and gyro sandwich. The food was really well seasoned with good texture, and cooked to perfection. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Very clean and not crowded. A+ read more

Lemon Zest - Kabob plate and gyro sandwich. - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

So let me start by saying that I have been here 3 times in the past 3 months so this is only to say that I've given this place more than one chance to do better. First visit was decent enough to make me want to go back but my order was very simple - got the Greek fries which were pretty good. 2nd time, waitress seemed disheveled and a bit confused or distracted plus couldn't answer any of our questions about the drink special menu, so it was no surprise that she got our order wrong and then didn't even bring out one of the items we ordered. On the 3rd visit we were met by a waitress who started out the conversation with we have no bartender tonight, one called in sick and the back up was a no show so your only options are beer or wine. Followed by not getting our orders right for example, I requested no onions, my dish was full of onions justvto name a few. And when taking our order seemed very rushed in helping us along with what she thought we might like which he was odd since there were probably about 6 other people in the place. After getting home 2 of the 3 people complained of not feeling good (stomach issues). I've given this place ample chances but bad service, inaccurate orders and poor food quality are definitely not on my list of places I like to frequent. Sorry Lemon Zest hope this feedback helps you to improve. read more

This local Mediterranean eatery is absolutely incredible! I have never had a negative thing to say any of the times I have eaten there. Perhaps the only downside is that the garlic spread they make in house is almost always gone because it is SO GOOD. Highly recommended :) read more

Always love the food here, but the service lately is sorely lacking. Waited at the table for 30 minutes to have our drink order taken. Waited another 20 minutes for drinks for our party of 3. Had to flag down the server to have our food order taken. Understandable if the place had been packed but there were 2 other customers at a table and 3 at the bar. An hour and a half after we sat down we were served our food which had to be sent back because the orders were incorrect, had to keep flagging down the server for refills of water as well. The bill had to be corrected as we were overcharged for one of the meals. Management needs to remind the servers that their job is customer service. Standing around talking to each other while customers wait for everything is not the way to run a food service business. read more

Come for the food, stay for the service! The food was very tasty. No complaints. But, the real winner was being served by Jocelyn. OMG was she ever amazing. Very funny, attentive, and provided service so excellent I am writing this review specifically because of her. Kudos to Lemon Zest for having such an amazing employee! read more

Very charming place. Especially loved their patio. Service was good but really super slow. Visited on a Sunday afternoon & there were only 2 tables. Our appetizers came out quickly. Our entrees took over 30 minutes and they were lukewarm-- like they had been sitting waiting to be served to us!Dolmades were tasty. We liked that the rice was soft & warm. Everything was balanced. Hummus was smooth but salty. Can use a bit more tahini & lemon juice. Entrees were Lamb Gyro Plate & the meat was tasty. Beef Luleh Kabob had good flavors but meat was dry/need moisture. Rice was fluffy but could be more moist. Tzatziki was excellent. Shirazi salad was a bit bland. Overall, it could be a better experience especially since the ambiance was just great! May return again and give it another shot. read more

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Really tasty, fresh food, but beware--if you do takeout, they get it wrong almost every time, and if you ask them to fix it, they are not pleased. Heck, even when you're in the restaurant, if you do anything other than order, like ask a question about something or ask them to do something slightly differently, like, you know, can I have the dressing on the side? They are not happy. It's kind of like they don't really want you there. The place is cute though. Really a bummer because we do go back for takeout because we like the food so much. I won't eat in the restaurant anymore because they make me so uncomfortable. read more

Really delicious chicken kebab plate. The chicken, especially, was stellar. Service was a tad slow, but they made up for it by accommodating my request for hummus to go with a plate that usually doesn't come with any. Price was a smidge higher than I expected, but the plate was nearly overflowing with food, which made up for it. Overall a very positive dining experience. read more

We just had dinner here and it did not disappoint. We had the kabobs with half rice and half salad, hummus and pita. The chicken and beef were both very tender, the pita and hummus were delicious. I was pleased the chicken was as tender as it was since I normally wouldn't order chicken since I seem to always encounter dry at other places. Service was a bit slow, we noticed only one server and another girl I think was the bartender helping out. We understood the staff shortage and didn't mind, server was friendly and the place was pretty full. The ambiance was great with the tv on showing an Andrea Boccelli concert, music was pleasant. We would definitely recommend and can't wait to try the rest of the menu. Excited this place is in Azusa! read more

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Great addition to downtown Azusa. This restaurant looks great inside and has a very nice patio. They also have a great looking full bar. Love all the vegetarian and vegan options they have. My wife and I go there at least 1 a week. Love it. read more

This place is amazing! The service is the only thing that I have to make a comment on because I think they don't have proper structure and it is new it was a little chaotic however the food and the ambience is completely worth it. The only reason they got a four out of five was because it took forever to see us and it was not busy and the waitresses didn't check up on us frequently nor the day really know the details of the menu they kept having to go back and ask multiple questions. Other than that I'm definitely coming back. read more

Upon walking into this incredibly inviting spot in Old Town Azusa, I was immediately greeted so warmly in a beautifully adorned restaurant with lemon theme! Service was so attentive and food was absolutely delicious, the hummus as a starter was on point and my meal, the Chipotle chicken wrap! Loved every bite! A beautiful hidden gem and well worth the find! As they say you find the best spots when you aren't really looking " I most certainly will be back! read more

Lemon Zest is my new go to for Mediterranean since we discovered it. Everything I've ordered has been exceptional. That's both for food and drinks. The servers at the bar and table side were very quick and attentive. There's always room to be seated with no wait even at peak hours. It's also a beautiful venue and welcoming. Linda M read more

Amazing food, great service, such a beautiful dining area, the only thing I can say is the playlist could be improved and would take this place from a B to an A+ read more

Excelente food and drinks will be back very soon !! I took a freind fir her birthday and she loved it especially the lemon drop martini

Food was fresh & Delicious! Analicia is an amazing asset to this establishment. She greeted us as soon as we stepped in the door. She made recommendations & even brought us a delicious pomegranate hot sauce & garlic sauce to go with our meals. This place is Adorable! Perfect place for a lunch with the girls or a Date night. They have live music on some nights & happy hours too I'll definitely be back. read more

The food is great but definitely too pricey to justify coming back after my experience. We went to the restaurant and ordered "take out and paid with tip upfront $50+.The hostess said it would be 15-20 minutes, 40 minutes passed and when I asked, they had lost our order and it took another 10 minutes to come out. The hostess apologized and said it was because they were so busy and yet nothing was comped after almost an hour of waiting. We were the only in person to go order. The place looks nicely decorated with a modern look but it doesn't matter if service bites. read more

What the hell we used to visit the spot but now we won't be returning because of the bad service that we received from Perla and the rest of the staff. Perla should not be in a customer service roll She does not demonstrate customer service and she gave us attitude while giving the bill and that definitely reflected on her tip. The only thing we did like about the bar was leaving. I would not recommend this place. There are many other places and Azusa that are much better and that are worth spending your money. They don't appreciate their customers here. If I could, I would leave zero stars... read more

Food was great, light, and filling. When im in the neighborhood Ill be making sure i drop by to try out other items on the menu.

Very nice place to eat and enjoy good food , service was good and prices are responsible

I was excited for this place! I tried placing my order online and the chicken breast kabob said, "$19.99", when I was ready to pay my total order came out to $26.99!! I decided to place my order by phone instead, total price $20.35. When I started eating my salad I saw something crawling!!! this is gross! A bug in my salad! Update: I called the server and explained the situation, they were kind enough to remake my order and add an extra plate at no cost. I really enjoy this place and I don't want this honest mistake to stop me from eating this delicious food. read more

Got a notice for a hot and new place near me, and it just so happened that I was craving Mediterranean food so it was a win-win situation. I ordered the beef lule lunch special ($21). Two beef lule over Greek salad and two mezze, I chose hummus and baba ghanoush. The beef lule was flavorful and paired perfectly with the Greek salad. The hummus and baba ghanoush were creamy and decadent. The server said it does not come with pita bread so I ordered a side of it. They came out fresh and warmed up. The baklava was good and the lemon bar was ok. A little on the pricier side and service was kind of slow but they just opened fairly new in the neighborhood. There's street parking and more in the back with outside seating too. They have a bar but from what I heard the beer tap was not functional yet. The holiday decor inside was tasteful not garish. Restrooms are gender neutral and clean. I'd be coming back to bring the family. read more

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Food is tasty. Place is clean. The hummus was smooth. The plates are huge. So you might want to share read more

Lemon Zest - Rene and Yvette - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

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The place is nice, very clean service was great. The food is better than Georgie's in covina. The back patio area was being worked on when we were there we will definitely be back to check out outdoor area. read more

Lemon Zest - Beef kabob plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

Was a fan of the Cafe prior to Lemon Zest opened. Figured we give it a try. The place has been totally lighted up to what it used to be. The Mediterranean food was really good. We had the chicken Kabobs and other another chicken plate. Great taste. The only thing, that I completely understand was that staff was not up with the menu. Knowing that the place was new, we forgave that the server didn't know everything. Still, we will try it again and to help out the area grow. read more

Food is good. I was greeted by a server who knew me. Unfortunately, she wasn't my server. Had a bad experience there last night. It was packed, but the server didn't bring me the soup I had ordered, just salad. I got it after when she acted surprised and asked if I was ready for the bill. Also, I paid cash and put $60 in there for a $38 bill thinking I would get change back so I could pay a proper tip. Instead, I was brought back $2 and some change. I questioned Priscilla, my server who once again acted surprised and said she thought I left her a $20 tip! I don't think so!!! Disappointed in service tonight but always love the food. read more

This place is great, the food quality, presentation and portions are pretty nice! My husband and I went there after church on Sunday, we've passed by before, finally decided to stop, we were gladly surprised, we are definitely coming back!!!! I totally recommend the Lule, but my husband says the beef and chicken was amazing, whatever the case get the hummus, a must!!!! read more

Excellent food and great service! We will go back and try of few other dishes. Loved the music too! read more

Lemon Zest - Mediterranean Near Me - Azusa, California

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Great place to come and eat with the family. The food is amazing. Clean area! And an amazing and helpful staff.

Had the BEST service EVER!! Food is amazingly delicious and servings are generous!! Thanks to the lady in braids for the hospitality and awesome service!! also love the atmosphere. Highly recommend this place!! read more