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    Zait Bistro

    4.2 (1k reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Vegan
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    I've been coming to this place on and off for 5-6 years, and it used to be really good. Clearly something has changed--new management or ownership--because the quality has dropped badly. On 3/29, my wife and I ordered a chicken shawarma platter and a beef kebab plate. Her chicken was great. My kebab, however, was completely inedible--full of fat, gristle, and tendon, and so tough I couldn't chew it. I called, and to their credit, the staff member was polite and offered to replace the meal. I came back on 3/30 to pick up the same order... and it was just as bad. Same tough, low-quality meat. I couldn't get through a single bite. At that point, it's not a one-off mistake--it's the product they're serving. Customer service was good, but the food quality is unacceptable. I won't be coming back.

    Juan R.

    The owner Mike and cook Noura are super nice always having the best Middle East cuisine.. I enjoyed their lunch specials and great prices. Highly recommend them.. the Vakalava amazing

    Me and my pals love this place

    This place is the absolute best!!! I come here all the time when I want a well portioned healthy meal. Mike and Noura are also very pleasant employees.

    I love the great food and the service. I've been dining here for years and it's consistently delicious. My favorite is the chicken shawarma combo! Mike is awesome.

    Chicken kabob plate

    This place is amazing they make delicious food. I recommend 10/10 come check it out. The food is fresh. The portions can be share shared. Mike is an amazing cook and Nora is a great chef. Thank you

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    I've tried many Mediterranean restaurants but this IS the BEST! They pack a lot and it tastes so delicious!

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    Amazing Service & Amazing Food - Favorite Place in Rancho ‍ Thanks to Mike & the Zait Bistro Family!

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    4 months ago

    Best Mediterranean Food in Rancho! Been our family's favorite for many many years. Great food, great people, Mike is so kind always!

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    4 months ago

    Zait bistro was fantastic. Mike and the staff are very friendly and give great portions. the feed is fresh and authentic. Highly recommend!

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    The beef Kabab was very delicious and the service was great & prompt. Highly recommend this place to go eat.

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    Samples were offered, Mike was very pleasant and helpful. The food was prepared as requested and very tasty.

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    Great and tasty neighborhood spot with affordable prices. Solid go to spot when I'm craving Mediterranean.

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    Ask the Community - Zait Bistro

    Why is the food different today? The last time i had Zait Bistro was 3-4 months ago and today the rice and pita taste different. Not bad, just different.

    Hello Johnny as for the pita we have a new pita supplier as our old supplier did not survive the pandemic and is now out of service. As far as the rice we are still using the same supplier we have been using for the last 5 years. We appreciate… Read more

    Is the meat halal?

    No it's not

    Does it have lunch buffet or any type of buffet at all?

    Our sincere apologies we do not offer a lunch buffet at the moment but we have excellent perks and discounts on our website. www.zaitbistroca.com we also have free sides and buy 10 get 1 free.

    What kind of oil do they use for frying?

    It is a high performance 0 trans fat canola oil

    Is this restaurant fully Vegetarian and Vegan or Homnivore?

    Last time I was there it was omnivore, but there are plenty of vegetarian options.

    Is the falafel Vegan? Fried in separate oil?

    Yes Michelle it is Vegan and fried alone in fryer

    Which options are halaal and what is kosher?

    Lamb Kabab and Lamb Chops are Halal. We do not offer Kosher options.

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    Panini Kabob Grill

    Panini Kabob Grill

    3.7(875 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$
    Healthy dining
    Grab-and-go

    My boss has raved about this place on several occasions. When I saw we have a location right in…read moreVictoria Gardens, I decided I had to check this place out! I placed an order online for pickup and was given a pickup time. The place is very open, spacious and just has a neat vibe to it. I walked right up to the counter to give them my name for pick up and they said they were finishing it up. There were other people waiting for their orders as well. A couple minutes later, the gentleman behind the counter called out "Daniel" and the guy waiting next to me jumped right in and grabbed the bag and took off. I had wondered "I hope they didn't pronounce my name wrong and that was MY order." But didn't think much of it. Then the gentleman behind the counter asked me the name for my order. When I said "Danielle" he said "oh that was yours, the guy just left." He kind of looked at me like it was my problem to fix, so I took off after the guy and the employee followed me. Thankfully, the guy didn't get very far because he was verifying the order, so we made the exchange. Whew! I ordered the charbroiled chicken shish kabob with extra grilled veggies and a side Mediterranean salad as well as the hummus trio with sliced cucumbers instead of pita bread. The chicken kabob meal was delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the option to add on more veggies was much appreciated! I was really excited about the hummus trio, but sadly I found it to be lacking flavor. With the 3 options of regular hummus, spicy red bell pepper and edamame, I was definitely expecting a flavor explosion, but it fell flat for me. I'd definitely come back to try more of their main dishes. Seems like a great little spot to dine in.

    Panini Kabob Grill used to be one of my favorite restaurants, but unfortunately the food quality…read moreand customer service have gone noticeably downhill. I've been a frequent customer for years, which is why this review is disappointing to write. Over my last few visits, the food has not tasted fresh, and the service has lacked the care and quality the restaurant used to provide. The koobideh kabobs I once loved no longer taste fresh, and during one visit the pasta sauce was watery and disappointing. I've also noticed many recent negative Yelp reviews that management does not seem to acknowledge or respond to. Tonight's experience was the worst yet. We came here to celebrate my brother-in-law's graduation with a family dinner for eight people, expecting the good food and service this restaurant was once known for. Instead, the steak skewers in our family meal came out almost raw and bloody inside -- completely undercooked and unsafe to serve. When we complained, the restaurant took the same meat back to the kitchen, recooked it, and brought it back out. Since we had already started eating from the platter, having the same meat returned felt unappetizing. On top of that, it took nearly 30 minutes for the replacement to come back, and by then the rest of the table had already finished eating. I spoke with the manager, and the initial resolution offered was one free tiramisu for a party of eight. After I explained that a single dessert did not make up for serving raw meat and making us wait so long, they offered one additional tiramisu. That response felt completely inadequate given the situation. Most restaurants would have removed the item from the bill or offered a meaningful discount. Instead, this experience showed very little accountability or concern for customer satisfaction and food safety It's unfortunate to see a restaurant that was once consistently good decline this much. Panini Kabob Grill needs stronger management, better customer service, fresher food, and more attention to customer feedback -- including responding to the growing number of negative reviews. And they really need to bring their garlic sauce back... it drastically enhanced the meal. Without it, the food falls a bit flat.

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    Mezzaterranean - Chicken Shawarma Plate

    Mezzaterranean

    4.5(1.3k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    I finally stopped by Mezzaterranean and went straight for the Trio Plate, and it did not…read moredisappoint. If you're looking for the definitive Lebanese experience in the IE, this is the order to beat. The Breakdown: * The Trio Grill: You get a sampling of everything--chicken, beef, and kefta kebabs. The chicken kebab was the standout for me; it was incredibly tender and had that perfect open-flame char that you just can't replicate at home. * Baba Ghanoush: This was a smoky revelation. You can taste the fire-roasted eggplant in every bite, and the texture was perfectly whipped and creamy without losing its soul. It's easily some of the best in the area. * Tabouleh: So many places use too much bulgur, but Mezzaterranean does it right. It was a bright, herbaceous explosion of fresh parsley and lemon that cut through the richness of the grilled meats perfectly. * The Extras: It all comes together with their fluffy rice and warm pita. Pro tip: use the pita to make little "mini-tacos" with a piece of chicken, a dollop of baba ghannouj, and a pinch of tabouleh. The Verdict: The portions on the Trio Plate are massive (definitely enough to share, though you might not want to). Everything tasted fresh, vibrant, and authentic. It's clear this family-run spot puts a lot of heart into their recipes. 10/10, will be back for more of that garlic sauce!

    This is one of my wife's favorite place to go to, I really love that. It's a family owned business…read moreand they work really hard. The food is great never had any issues there's enough to go around especially if you get the family meal, location is small but clean and again the work they put in. I have zero complaints.

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    Baba K - Chicken kabab plate

    Baba K

    4.3(353 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Located in the busy food hall HAVEN CITY MARKET in Rancho Cucamonga. Its actually situated towards…read morethe back. There is plenty of parking but it gets very busy in the evenings and weekends because of the variety of food choices. There are plenty of tables but if you're a large group, have a few people sit at your table while the rest of your group goes to order the food. At Baba K, the menu was what you would expect from a Mediterranean restaurant with a good amount of choices. The prices are slightly higher than other restaurants that also serve Mediterranean food, but its expected due to its location. I got the filet mignon meal which consisted of large pieces of filet mignon situated on a bed of rice. It came with a salad (pretty tasty), a piece of pita bread, hummus and I chose tabouleh (a finely chopped parsley appetizer) as my side. The meat was cooked to a nice medium rare and was tender. The rice was good. Actually, my whole meal was good. I will definitely be coming back to Baba K.

    This shawarma didn't just hit... it spiritually realigned me…read more I walked in as a Mexican girl craving tacos and left saying "yalla habibi" like I just got adopted into a whole new family. My ancestors were confused, my taste buds were reborn. Shoutout to my sister for putting me on, because I had NO idea I was about to experience this level of flavor. This wasn't just food--this felt like someone's grandma was in the back making sure I felt loved and fed properly. The meat? Juicy. The seasoning? Illegal. The whole experience? Life-changing. I came in a horchata girly and left ready to argue about who makes the best shawarma like I've been doing this my whole life. 10/10. I will absolutely be back... probably too often.

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