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    Tzeva

    4.0 (47 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 1:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Natalie S.

    The food was excellent. I loved the mix of different Mediterranean dishes. We started with the Moroccan pulled chicken, pineapple hummus. So yummy. Then we had the falafel (3 pieces), they were not drenched in oil and I could taste the herbs and spices. We then shared the lamb loin shaslik (kebab )s erved with rice. The dish was delicious. We ran out of time for dessert, as we had tickets for the ballet. Their dessert menu had baklava, black sesame brulee. The service was good.

    Israeli salad
    Dan B.

    Very solid meal Nice presentation - creative menu and lots of energy to make it great Fresh ingredients Hits Atmosphere Creativity Interesting menu Misses On the bland side - needs more spice ! (They don't have real amba, harissa not up to sniff, etc) Servers weren't always on task They have the ability, needs refinement and more flavor in the food

    Entertainment at the restaurant for New Year's Eve
    Fredrick W.

    Tonight we had theater tickets and this place is right across the street and the art hotel and we decided to give it a try. We ate their New Year's Eve as part of a New Year's Eve ticket, but we didn't eat there and order off a menu that was a buffet the food was very good then and it was great tonight we had we shared a salad with the their own vinaigrette dressing, which was better than wonderful and then we each had chicken shot stick, which was excellent. It came on yams with a kind of a jelly apricot that they put on it and it was wonderful and then we shared a piece of Turkish coffee cake with believe it or not Pepper, ice cream and coffee. I can't rave enough about this meal. It was so good so this is an easy five star. our waitress was also terrific. Her name was Burcu

    Outdoor seating
    Frank T.

    Normally I don't dine at hotel restaurants but walking by Tzeva I noticed the menu and nice looking outdoor dining and decided to take a chance. They have a good selection of middle eastern dishes served as appetizers, small plates and large plates We picked a few small plates including vegetable pakora, lamb white bean hummus, charred octopus and Israeli salad. Loved all dishes, the salad was light and refreshing, vegetable pakora was a great deal for $5 and the charred octopus was tender and flavorful. Bread is included with meal. Good selection of wines. We got the Seeker Pinot grigio which complemented our meal and reasonably priced at $37. All in all we had an excellent experience, good food, atmosphere and fair prices. After the meal they allowed us to bring our wine upstairs to the 8th floor rooftop for a view of the Sarasota sunset.

    Pita
    Nicole B.

    I was visiting my parents for their 59th wedding anniversary and you KNOW I am all about trying out new places and potentially reviewing them. Because a girl's got to have hobbies! Dad sent me a link to Tzeva's website and I was intrigued. I read the Tzeva menu, which is being billed as "mediterranean." But is more a "fusion" of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Indian. I was IN! Turns out Mom and Dad had eaten there the night before. So...now we're regulars?? The Art Ovation Hotel is lovely, you can dine inside or outside. The outdoor setting is pretty fantastic. I highly recommend, because it is on a patio space that is raised up above the sidewalk/street level and you're right in the heart of downtown Sarasota, with municipal parking on one side and theaters on the other. So the people watching is an A+! A good time was had by all! Two Things: When I eat a restaurant for the first time (or really any time) I'm going to try to eat As Many Things As Possible. And a place that serves "small plates" or "tapas" style food is my jam! Tzeva is that kind of place. You've got Daily Vegetable selections AND Hummus (as in an entire Hummus section!!) AND small plates AND salads AND kebabs AND "large plates." Uhhhh....YES PLEASE. Mom and Dad already know what's coming if we're trying a new place. Do NOT eat before dinner. Make an EARLY reservation That way we can attempt as much food as possible! Eat to win my friends! EAT TO WIN!! So! You know, I wanted to get ALL 5 of the Daily Veg Selection. But Dad objected to having to eat pickled veg AND slaw. He would only agree to the selection if we could get grilled veg x2 and Pakora (after I explained to him what Pakora is: in essence, deep fried veggie fritters/dumplings). All I'm gonna say is that they loved Pakora so much we ordered a second round and Dad was SUPER EXCITED to have discovered a new food he can order every time (they're moving into an apartment DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET next month...). The Pakora was, in fact, perfect: crispy, flavorful, served HOT. Grilled veg was Broccolini and they knocked it out of the park. I have NEVER had Broccolini that was as good. And I've eaten a lot of damn Broccolini. I also loved the pickles. I don't even know what they were. Ate the whole bowl. Marinated mushrooms? Perfection. We got 3 Hummus': Vegetarian (with curried cauliflower on top!!!!); "traditional" (with Aleppo seasoning, so I think we're talking Syrian); and Masabacha. All are served with soft, warm Pita. The Hummus is delicious. I prefer my Hummus in the Lebanese/Israeli style: puréed to silky smooth. This is not that. It is slightly chunky. Still, DELICIOUS. We ordered Falafel. May I just say, Tzeva is THE BEST FALAFEL I've ever had in the US. No. Really. The Falafel is light and fluffy and served hot and full of parsley. PERFECTION. Usually I skip Falafel because it is dense and greasy here. Not THIS Falafel. GET IT! We ALL had the Romaine salad, which is Tzeva's take on a Caesar Salad. It's not, strictly a Caesar, but it is DELICIOUS! And topped with a scoop of Quinoa. So! HEALTHY!! I then ordered the Snapper large plate (over the loud and repeated objections of my father, who kept insisting that Grouper is always better in Sarasota. But I don't like to eat the Groupers. They're so friendly. The poor bastards...). The Snapper comes with Za'atar, dukkha, Bombay yams, pickled smoked carrots, muhammara. Let's just take a moment to talk about the yams. Which are ACTUAL yams (not the orange sweet potatoes that a lot of Americans think are yams...) and served with everything and are SO INCREDIBLY GOOD. I ate a lot of the yams... The Snapper was crazy good. No, really. SO FREAKING GOOD. Wow. Much much more flavorful than I anticipated or expected. EXCELLENT. GET THE SNAPPER! Skip dessert... Our waitress was pretty FANTASTIC. But Tzeva is clearly still struggling a little with their "systems." So bring your patience and your kindness, but bring yourself! Because this place is GOOD GOOD!

    Açaí bowl
    Arielle L.

    A lovely setting within the hotel, if a bit overpriced - as is typical of hotel restaurants. The menu has great variety - at our table, the açaí bowl and kebab breakfast were particular hits. I do wish that the kebab had come with one more skewer, or one more pita - I was still a little peckish after my meal. Service was very attentive to our large group. My only pass was the coffee - very bitter, would have loved to see elevated options like French press to go with the more elevated food menu.

    Acai Bowl
    Bari C.

    Very rarely can you say you had a "dining experience" when you go to a restaurant. Well, I can wholeheartedly say that is what you get when you go to Tzeva, My family and I dined there several weeks ago and are still raving about it. The ambiance is lovely and Dylan, the manager ( with a great Australian accent) bent over backwards to ensure everything was perfect. Rather than each of us ordering an entree, we tried all of the appetizers, small plates and salads. We also split two entrees. Some stand outs were the falafel, charred octopus, the hummous and the lamb kebab. Just when we thought we couldn't eat another bite, we decided to try 2 desserts. The Black Sesame Brulee and the Turkish Coffee Cake. Please give this restaurant a try. You will not be sorry. You will be amazed! We also ate at Tzeva for breakfast and it was so delicious. There are many options on the menu but we loved the veggie omelet and the Acai bowl. One morning I ordered the steel cut oatmeal with the accompanients on the side. Wow! ( Photo attatched so you too can say, "Wow." ) Head over there and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere. Again, Dylan will make sure you are well taken care of.

    Snapper
    Breeze E.

    I had a superb experience. I loved the flavors and unique flair presented here. You can tell the chef has talent and incorporates ingredients from his eclectic background. I will be back!

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    3 years ago

    Had a great time with my friends at this new restaurant! Sarasota definitely needed a Tzeva! Highlu recommended!

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    3 years ago

    Delicious and absolutely elegant with reasonable prices. Service is impeccable! Go here if you are in sarasota!

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    Sun Garden Cafe

    Sun Garden Cafe

    4.5
    (881 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Tracy was our server, we had a really bad experience trying to eat at a café, but got ignored. We…read morewere greeted immediately by a friendly hostess and seated in Tracey's station at a beautiful outdoor patio table. Five star experience from start to finish, great recommendations from the server and all proves to be fantastic. We started with wuevos rancheros, ordered a croissant sandwich with egg cheddar, bacon, avocado, and sprouts, and also a blackened chicken salad. The food is fantastic and it was so good that we ordered a second plate of the rancheros. Thank you for being such a beacon of joy Tracy and thank you for the incredible meal. We will be back anytime we come back to siesta keys. It's off the beaten path, so make sure that you find this hidden gem best meal for sure

    Lauren helped us out this morning as we started the day at The Sun Garden Cafe with the Myakka…read moreBenedict and the Max's Bliscuit noyh with SG Potatoes and an added bowl of fruit. The Myakka was eggs benedict sausage patties, tomato, on a grilled biscuit and smothered in sausage gravy. The Max's Bliscuit was a huge buttermilk biscuit, two eggs, cheese, and bacon..the eggs were ordered over-easy but I think that they were just a bit passed that point but Terri said that it was still very good. It's a very bright and friendly decor inside and out...definitely one of our favorite places in Siesta Key Village!

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    Ziggy stardust croissant sandwich
    Ziggy stardust croissant sandwich
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    The skinny dipper salad
    Café On St. Armands

    Café On St. Armands

    4.4
    (56 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    For Mothers Day,I wanted to try something different and booked Cafe on St. Armand's- where Cafe…read moreEurope use to be. The restaurant is very large offering both indoor and outdoor dining. Inside has 3 rooms; bar area, and two dining rooms. Mediterranean tapas inspired menu- we shared some small plates. The grilled octopus, chicken souvlaki, kefta pita( my favorite) and Moroccan hot honey sliders. Everything was delicious and the drinks complimented the entrees. My Spanish gin and tonic was very different (good) and beautifully prepared. My wife had lemon- lavender tequila and Paloma and both were refreshing. Luis was a terrific server who made some recommendations and knew the menus. A worthwhile find that deserves another visit- especially during happy hours.

    Such an enjoyable dinner tonight- out on patio... sun setting, people walking St Armand's…read more Our waiter and waitstaff were friendly, attentive and not pushy. They allowed us to enjoy our meal- take our time with drinks and dessert. The Dubai martini was delicious. Same with the espresso martini- smooth and SO good. One of my favs around. The small dirty martini salad was shared by three of us-kale, green olives- loved it. Mushroom Bisque was outstanding. Creamy, rich (but not overly)- and so tasty. Sicilian Pomodoro was also such a wonderful plate. 4 shrimp topped with whipped ricotta and pasta - loved! Shared the Tarta de Santiago for dessert. Light, sweet- love an almonds cake.

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    Bar at Cafe on St Armand
    Bar at Cafe on St Armand
    Baklava pancakes
    Baklava pancakes
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    C'est La Vie

    C'est La Vie

    3.8
    (379 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    I will always Stan C'est La Vie in Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch. This location is always busy so get…read morethere early if you have your eyes on a specific pastry. Actually, just get there early anyway because the pastry items are fresher/better. There's indoor and outdoor seating. I typically skip trying to park next to it and just go to the garage and walk over. The service is more attentive than a typical French cafe overseas but not as on top of you as a typical place in the US. You can definitely order at the counter in French if you want to and I've had a waiter there flip between English, French, Spanish, and another language (maybe Romanian?) in one order. The sandwiches I've had were all lovely, and had a little side salad that could benefit from a better dressing (they serve an okay vinaigrette though). I've yet to encounter a single bad pastry - the elcairs, mousse cakes, and flaky pastries like chausson pommes are on par with the typical boulangerie/pattisserie in France and don't make me think US adaptation at all. Prices are reasonable.

    If you want to be transported straight to a sidewalk café in Paris without leaving Sarasota, C'est…read moreLa Vie is the place. It's a small, quaint spot with an amazing atmosphere, but definitely be prepared to wait if you're coming for brunch it's very popular for a reason! The wait was absolutely worth it, though. I started with a cappuccino, and it was perfection rich, smooth, and exactly what you need to wake up. For food, the savory crepe was outstanding. It had that perfect authentic texture slightly crisp on the edges and soft in the middle. I also tried the cauliflower soup, which was a surprising highlight. It was incredibly creamy and flavorful honestly, one of the best soups I've had in a long time. Highly recommend this gem if you're in the area!

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    C'est La Vie
    Paris baguette and soup of the day
    Paris baguette and soup of the day
    Sidewalk view

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    Sidewalk view
    Toasted Mango Cafe

    Toasted Mango Cafe

    4.2
    (405 reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$

    We always enjoy the food at toasted Mango and like visiting during the week when it's a little less…read morebusy. We love the mango butter and omelets. They seem to wait on tables as a group so no one really checks in during breakfast. One person seats you and gets drinks, one person takes your order and another person delivers food with the check... but no one typically checks if you need drinks, condiments, etc. we didn't have any refills on today's visit and the table next to us I guess didn't drop off the check with food so they waited 30'minutes before going up to the bar and finding someone to hunt down a check.

    The Award Winning Toasted Mango Waffle and Three Cheese Omletet this morning at the Toasted Mango…read moreCafe. Sausage patties and Home Fries as extras. We were in and out in no time, the Waffle was light and fluffy as it should be and the Mango added a nice touch along with the whip cream...did not need any heavy syrup at all. The Omletet was very cheesy and cooked perfectly as well....I'd have added ketchup but got the side-eye for suggesting it. Highly recommend making this a stop if you're in the area! We were in and out in no time as the service from Juana was excellent. The ambiance is bright and very much " mango-themed"...a fun spot for breakfast or lunch!

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    Not super big but they are very efficient
    Not super big but they are very efficient
    Avocado toast with arugula, feta and fresh mango with a side of fresh fruit. Absolutely delicious
    Avocado toast with arugula, feta and fresh mango with a side of fresh fruit. Absolutely delicious
    Great spot!

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    Great spot!

    Tzeva - modern_european - Updated June 2026

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