Did takeout from here for a picnic at the beach. We got 2 falafel gyros and our friends got the chicken bowls.everything tasted great and flavorful. The pita for the gyros was big and soft and super yummy. It was more bready than a pita. The falafel gyros were stuffed with greens, falafels and feta+tahini. I docked 1 star for the favt that hot sauce was an upcharge. I haven't come across any middle eastern/Mediterranean joint which charges for hot sauce. It was flavorful enough without it but would still have liked it if it was there. Nevertheless will be visiting soon again! read more

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First time to eat at Zameen and I love it! Located in a nice commercial area with inside and outside seating. Plenty of parking space. The young man who took my order was amazing! Very polite and attentive. I ordered the Falafel wrap and it was so good! It was wrapped in pita bread which was perfectly done. The falafel itself was tasty and perfectly cooked. Definitely will come back again! read more

We came here on a weekend evening and there was a consistent trickle of people coming in after us to be seated or pick up their to-go orders. Overall we thought the food was super good. Everything was fresh and had good taste. My partner enjoyed his gyro bowl with lamb and beef and it had couscous and rice. My falafel pit was probably one of the best ones I've had in a long time. The falafel was not too overpowering while the pita was super moist. The feta cheese in the Greek fries were addicting. Everything here was scrumptious and fresh. There are about 10 tables when you walk in and you go up to the register and order, take a number, and they bring the food to you. They clear the tables for you. Friendly and helpful staff and very clean interior. We would come back the next time we are in this part of town. read more

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Zameen is one of our favorite spots in Aptos. We visit our parents up here monthly, and it's a known fact we stop here for our first meal if we arrive during business hours. The food quality is great each time and is always the same. We always get a bowl of Moroccan Madness soup, falafel bowl and chicken bowl. The couscous option for the bowls is our favorite. Once in a while we will also get sweet potato fries. There's plenty of seating inside, but we always opt for outdoor or takeout. You won't regret trying this place! read more

Great Mediterranean restaurant in Aptos/Santa Cruz. Establishment offers indoor and outdoor seating. Nice decor and clean. We ordered a wood fire pizza, feta fries, and a salad bowl. Food was ready quick and staff are friendly. The pizza crust is deliciosos and not doughy. The ingredients on the fig pizza are fresh and enhanced our food experience. All ingredients balanced one another to provide many flavors. The feta fries were so delicious. Balance hint of olive oil with feta and other ingredients that make this appetizer a must have. The salad bowl offer a great amount of ingredients to make it a fresh and great main course dish. Definitely recommend dining here for lunch or dinner. Prices are reasonable. They also offer wine and beer selections. read more

Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine - Fig wood fire pizza with fresh arugula, prosciutto, feta cheese - Mediterranean Near Me - Aptos, California

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Overall our experience at Zameen was decent! I won't say it's the strongest quality Mediterranean food, but not bad by any means. We got a variety of items, all of which were solid. The baklava fell apart a bit, but the flavor was good. read more

We were looking for unique pizza on our vacation and found Zameen. We did order the Eastern pizza and it was fantastic. The greens were wilted, but probably from being in the pizza box? Incredible flavors, great sauce and the fig chutney was superior. Wished for a bit more topping but really appreciated what we got. We also ordered dolmas which were very bland. Sad for us and the sweet potato fries were fine. But the pizza!!! Worth it completely. read more

A couple years back my family used to get food from here all the time. Then they removed the Zameens burger and spicy chicken flatbread. Not sure why, but if anyone knows where I can get something similar please let me know. read more

Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine offers flavorful casual dining with a varied yet limited menu of soup, salads, wraps, bowls, pizzas and a few specialties One can dine indoors, or on their large outdoor patio. We enjoyed their Moroccan Madness soup and a Eastern Mediterranean Pizza. The soup is vegan, made with chickpeas, curry, coconut milk, tomato & garlic. Their Eastern Mediterranean Pizza was quite delicious, with fig chutney, goat cheese, prosciutto, and topped with arugula. The restaurant is clean and the employees are helpful and friendly. The decor offers a relaxing and comfortable environment. The Mediterranean fare at Zameen offers a healthy choice for a delicious meal. read more

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Came in for lunch today as I was craving their chicken wrap! The chicken is always seasoned well and juicy. The pairings of fresh greens, cucumbers, tomatoes and feta are perfect. Definitely try Zameen if you are in the area! read more

Zameen Mediterranean is consistently very good. We love their garlicky hummus and fresh pitas. The servers are always kind and make excellent suggestions if you aren't quite sure what you have a taste for. The falafel is our favorite and we've had it in a wrap, on a salad bowl with couscous and in a pita. Yummy all around. Delicious goodness here. The inside seating is nice. But if you have a dog and the weather is nice then sitting on the patio is fantastic. read more

Love this place. The gyro bowls and lamb burgers are our go to. They have two spots here in the county and both are great.

I've always loved how well-balanced Mediterranean food is and having Zameen is a great alternative to pricey resort fare. This lamb bowl is served with greens and cranberry and almond couscous. Yes there is meat but it's often grilled not fried, with citrus brightening and therefore lightening up whatever dish you're enjoying like these dolmas. Even this pizza is topped with arugula and fig jam to balance out the salty prosciutto. Both good enough to return for again just a couple of months later when we found ourselves back in Aptos. read more

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In frikn LOVE the food made here!!! Couscous is soooo delicious & the spices used w all their dishes varies & complements at every level! Can't say enough! My only wish or complaint is they close too early!!! It's hard to race thru traffic after work trying to grab a Togo from this quaintly located spot in Aptos rt off the freeway- before they close. Otherwise- my fab go to place whenever I'm able!!! Oh ya- even their BROWNIES are heaven! read more

Stopped into this casual spot with a locals vibe and ample indoor and outdoor dining spaces on a sunny Sunday. The value was exceptional for the quality and quantity of fresh food in the wraps (lamb and falafel tried) which were both excellent. The lunch takeout order was ready fast and the service was friendly and easy going. Fresh lemonade was delicious, too. Low key, healthy and with really awesome flavors! Would absolutely go back. :) read more

Came after hike at Forest of Nisene Marks. plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, seemed to be popular spot, at least 10 other people came after us. Food-wise, offers healthy wraps, salads and rice bowls. The wraps were generous serving size, like a huge burrito, and came stuffed with salad greens. Saw staff warm up bread in their oven, but ours didn't taste as warmed. Lamb/beef gyro wrap (4/5)- brother said meat was too salty Falafel wrap (4/5) - falafel wasn't freshly fried so was soggy. Had dry mouth feel afterwards. read more

Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine - Lamb and beef gyro, falafel gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Aptos, California

I visited again today -- still delicious as always. The food feels even more heartfelt each time I go. Prices have gone up everywhere, so portions feel a little smaller these days, but I'm still very satisfied. The ambience is calm and comforting. There's an old black-and-white photo on the wall -- it doesn't say "Real People," but it shows ordinary folks from long ago -- not the modern, fancy kind of scene, but humble people in simple clothes, riding something like an old cart. It reminds me of countryside life -- warm, human, and unhurried. Every time I look at that picture, it warms my heart. I love that honest, down-to-earth feeling -- it makes the whole place feel alive. This restaurant has plenty of seats but a very small parking lot. With boutiques and coffee shops nearby, parking becomes really difficult during lunch hours. That's why I think -- sitting for a long time with just one coffee while taking up a parking space during busy hours only hurts the restaurant. If we truly love America and what it stands for, then supporting our local businesses -- especially in hard times like these -- is real patriotism. A little kindness and consideration go a long way. Avoiding the lunch rush and freeing up the spot -- that's what real class looks like. read more

Zameen was a wonderful surprise for a quick lunch stop in Aptos! The lemon soup was awesome and all the food was fresh and delicious. The staff is amazing too! The restaurant is beautiful and located in a center with lots of easy parking! We will definitely return! read more

Have I said yet that I love it here it's like my favorite place. I always find what I want. If I'm in a bind and don't know we go to. It means. I'm now loving their bowl chicken bowl bowl whatever kind of bowl I love the couscous. It's always so good and always so good the next day. read more

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Great Falafel Wrap and excellent service. The weather was perfect for eating outside so we could pet the dogs and people watch :)

Zameen's mezze platter is an excellent way to sample their tasty dips, falafel (best around), dolmas and pita, and have some leftover for later. They only have this at the Aptos location, I think. They use quality ingredients in their wraps, platters, bowls, soups and salads, and I always feel healthy when I eat there. Good flatbread too. read more

We love this place and come one time a week! Cheese pizza and a chicken bowl will roc your world.

Nice people. Clean, bright and comfortable facility. Simple menu. We had the salad bowls with red chili chicken. It's a ton of healthy food. We could have split one bowl. They are packed with meat. Really good! Next time I would ask for the dressing on the side., read more

Yummy, fresh, high-quality food in a beautiful setting. Ordering at the counter was easy, food came out quickly. The pita bread for the wrap is made in house! So good. Highly recommend and we will definitely go again. read more

I order food here regularly using the online system. It works really well and my food is always waiting for me. I'm vegetarian and I love their hummus and falafel dishes. read more

Disappointed. I have been to this location several times and the food was pretty good. Not so much the last time I went. It was really flavorless despite all the stuff in my bowl. Also, the staff that was working the front counter was terrible. The two girls were obnoxiously talking about another employee who was not present. They were so loud, I could hear them through noise cancelling headphones. This wasn't worth my $25. read more

Seriously the best place in Aptos to get food at.All of the food I've tried at Zameen is great especially the falafel and sweet potato fries.The service is always good and the restaurant has a cozy atmosphere that is well decorated.I would 100% recommend! read more

Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine - The sweet potato fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Aptos, California

Food was good! We had the Gyro wrap, Mediterranean pizza and the curry soup. Worth a try!!

My lamb burger was sooooo soggy. Not a great representation of the restaurant, ngl. Literally juice was dripping out of the patty and made my burger's bread soooo soggy and gross. Like probz one of the worst lamb burgers I've had. I did like the fries that came with it. The side of fries that came with the lamb burger were pretty good though. I thought they tasted super yum and crispy, and didn't even need to be dipped in the ketchup they came with. Plus outside seating was very nice, with the servers bringing your food to your table, and being outside in the sun with your little pup. read more

Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine - Lamb burger - Mediterranean Near Me - Aptos, California

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This place was not bad! I came by for lunch on a Friday and it wasn't busy so I was able to order and grab a seat right sway. Price feels fair, the gyro is pretty massive. I hold gyros to very high standards as I love one place in Milpitas. The ones here are bigger, but it misses the mark on flavor. The pita was a little too thin (though it is big). It also didn't have that nice warm comforting feeling, probably because all of the veggies inside got it cold real quick. Because of this, the gyro didn't really feel as hefty. There was a decent amount of meat but I'm not sure, it was just missing a little flavor. I'm not sure if there were any bottles or cups of additional sauce available but that probably would have allowed me to enjoy it more. read more

Unusually tasty salads and wraps, consistently high-quality food! Friendly responsive service A special highlight is the dog-friendly outdoor patio with ample seating, plantings, and an incredible stainless steel mobile art sculpture that moves with changes in the wind read more

We had a lamb+beef gyro and a lamb burger and both were delicious! The gyro came with more fresh veggies which was a great textural and flavor balance to the meat so would definitely get more of those in the future. Very well flavored (maybe even a tad salty, but much better than not salty enough) read more

So wonderful to have this great restaurant in Aptos. The staff is so friendly and were very helpful in explaining their different Mediterranean food types. I've had their falafels before and they were wonderful but when I found out they had charbroiled hamburgers, that's what I chose and I'll have to say it was one of the best burgers I've had in Aptos!! The inside seating is spacious and the outdoor option in the patio is a great place to hang out in the sun and have a wonderful lunch. Oh and bonus they are dog friendly!!! read more

Okay so hear me out, I'm not usually into gyros. I know I know, not the most popular opinion but it's true. Now I'm at a training and they provided gyros for lunch and let me tell you right now, it's DELICIOUS! The meat is tender, the pita bread so so good, and the veggies just perfect. Also the tzatziki sauce, *chefs kiss* Now I understand why there's so much hype about them! Also, apologies for my half eaten gyro pic, too good for me to self control read more

Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine - Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Aptos, California

We had Zameen cater our wedding, and we couldn't be happier. We got the mezze platter, red chilli chicken (which isn't really spicy, but flavorful) and falafel bowl, plus lots of salad and our guests loved the food. We actually got too much food at ended up eating it for a week and honestly never got sick of it. Would recommend them if you're having an event, or if you're just having lunch. read more

It's been a pretty good eating experience every time I've been here. The menu, while not the most expansive thing out there, has a lot of good options with the Mediterranean burgers being an excellent choice. The staff is friendly for the most part and the atmosphere is nice although it can get a bit crowded when it comes to table spacing at times. Wait times can be a little longer than expected as well but overall a good place to grab lunch. read more

While my colleagues mocked me for this, I was definitely the one who decided to break the mold and ordered pizza from a Mediterranean place. While the rest of my coworkers all ordered the expected gyros, falafels, and various salad dishes, I was the lone wolf who ordered a Margherita Pizza. And you know what? IT.....WAS.....DELICIOUS! No ragrets! Topped with delicious mozzarella, and fresh basil and tomatoes, I had quite the hearty and fulfilling dinner and would not hesitate to order pizza from Zameen again! Our order was for take-out so I can't speak on the dine-in service. But look forward to trying it one of these days when I'm not working 13+ hrs. read more

Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine - Margherita Pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - Aptos, California

I don't find myself in Aptos often but when I do come this is a great Mediterranean spot to hit up! The gyro meat wasn't too salty, everything tastes so fresh and filling. The salad came with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, garbanzo beans and lots of lettuce. The saffron rice looked bomb too! It was a rough decision. During the PM it gets pretty busy in this place so come right before dinner rush hour. For dessert we shared baklava. It was sweet and tastes like apple maple syrup. I wouldn't say it's the best baklava I've ever tasted but it was a delicious crisp apple pie taste. Overall, the service was really good too! The waiters were so patient and helpful in making a final dinner decision. Can't wait to come back next time, for the falafels. read more

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If you are looking for a simple Mediterranean restaurant then you have come to the right place. It is located in a strip mall, surrounded by stores. A men's clothing store and florist can be found on either side. Parking is plentiful in a private lot. The restaurant is clean and they have a public bathroom behind the counter. There is indoor and out door seating. I saw many people also taking food to go. You order at the front counter and then they bring it to your table. They server beer and slushes. You have 3 choices- wrap, salad, or bowl. I choose bowl. It came with saffron rice, tomatoes and cucumber along with a meat of your choice. It looked small, but it was very filling, I couldn't eat it all. For dessert they have brownies and baklava. I tried the baklava. It has more filling then flakey layers. read more

Update: Zameen's owner is attentive and responsive. Immediately after having some significant issues with our dining experience, ED sent me a personal response and took action to correct it. He is fully invested in the success of Zameen's and providing positive dining experiences for his guests during these difficult covid times and beyond. He also took our observations seriously and committed to addressing them. When serving others, things don't always go as planned. And in business there are always difficult challenges. Ed and the team at Zameen's are working hard to face these challenges head on and committed to creating great dining experiences for their guests. We are thankful for their hard work and commitment. We look forward to their ongoing success in being an Aptos dining staple. Previous review: What a disappointment! In the past we have enjoyed Zameen's. Their juicy lamb burger with sweet potato fries and pomegranate walnuts sauce, house made pita and fresh hummus was always a treat. Tonight our daughter was visiting us from out of town. She wanted "a great burger." We headed to Zameen's. We were "greeted" by a loud abrupt voice from the kitchen telling us to 'order at the counter and we will find you when our food is ready.' And 'if we want a menu we could get it at the counter and take it back to our table.' Not a good start. She then continued to be loud and obnoxious as she interacted with the cooking staff. There was zero sense of welcome or hospitality. It did not seem to be overly busy or otherwise have reason for this poor level of service. It just seemed to be 'their new normal.' The person behind the counter was pleasant enough. He took our order efficiently and was probably the best part of the meal. When the person from the kitchen brought our food to the table in a rushed manor, my wife made a request for additional pomegranate walnut sauce, she was coarsely told, 'They cost .50 each you can go to the counter and order more!' Which I already new because I read the sign at the register and had already paid for one. So I returned to the register and paid for 2 more. While at the register the young man went to get the sauces for me and the same person in the kitchen area made a rude comment regarding 'not give away free sauces anymore, we are making money.' Perhaps focusing more on food quality control, hospitality and customer service would pay off more than .50 sauces. The food was awful. Totally burnt burgers, dry and lacking flavor, other than char. The fries were over cooked and dehydrated. Which we only ate because we were starving. We had to go back to the counter and ask for utensils. Go to a different area to get our own water and there was no attempt by anyone to see if we enjoyed our meal or needed anything. Because of the coarseness of the individual in the kitchen who appeared to be the shift manger, I had no desire to address any of this with her. As we left our seven year old son said, "what a waste of money!" I agree. read more