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    Zaytoon Mediterranean Grill

    4.3 (51 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Gabby D.

    The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We ordered a mix of grilled meats, rice, salads, and appetizers, and everything came out hot and perfectly seasoned. The grilled kebabs were juicy and well-charred with great spice balance, and the lamb chops were especially tender and rich in flavor. The hummus was smooth and creamy with high-quality olive oil and spices on top -- easily one of the better versions I've had. The kibbeh was crisp on the outside and soft and savory inside, and the fresh salad added a great, bright contrast to the heavier dishes. The house sauces really elevated everything. It was busy and low staffed ( day after Valentine's day rush) but the two waiters were obviously working very hard. My partner has not stopped talking about how amazing his lamb chops were and it's the next day! Will be coming back

    Thien L.

    This spot was sooooo good! We decided to order the mega combo that had a mix of different meats with bulgur rice as a side. All the meats were cooked perfectly and the rice had so much flavor. My favorite dip was definitely the garlic one and it paired well with all the meats. We also got a salad and it was perfect to cut through the heaviness from the meat. It's a large restaurant with plenty of space and it wasn't busy around 11:30am on a Saturday. The service was great and he was very informative. 10/10 would come back.

    Katie P.

    Great spot for Mediterranean! The pita was perfect for the delicious sandwiches- we had a gyro and the chicken Shawarma and small fries! The dill sauce is the best and the small Turkish tea was a nice addition to the meal.

    Shahan A.

    Ordered pickup. Got there at pickup time but they hadn't started, so I had to wait another 20 minutes. Lamb kebab might actually be the toughest meat I've had in my life. Even when I cut with the grain, it felt like cutting into a motel mattress. Only giving 2 stars because it did have good flavor, but that disappeared pretty quickly since I had to chew for so long.

    Chuck M.

    A cute little Mediterranean restaurant with an Afghan flare. The customer service was good as well as the food. I tried the "Mantu" a dish that is made in Afghanistan. It was Fantastic! Be warned though it takes 40 min to prepare but it is with the wait!

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    Jean T.

    Very nice lunch with my daughter! She wanted something healthy and close to the house. We both love Mediterranean, so off we went to Zaytoon. This is the former location of Crave, and idk what happened to them. I liked them. The interior is pretty much the same. Very spare and simple, but with fun lighting fixtures. Service was excellent. Efficient and very polite. My daughter wanted to try grape leaves. I didn't think that she would like them, but stayed quiet. We encouraged both kids to have adventurous palates. They weren't her favorite, but the filling wasn't bad. She had the gyro wrap, and I had the chicken shawarma. Both were DELICIOUS!! They were wrapped in a very, very thin flatbread that could possibly be mistaken for paper. It was unusual to me. But a very nice change from giant flour burrito wraps. I liked it. We also got a giant order of fries to share. They were CRINKLE FRIES!! And so yummy!!! Perfectly cooked. I ate way too many. Yum! Took half the sandwich home. Very generous size. We really liked this place. Will return, maybe even get my next plane sandwich here.

    Chicken Shawarma, Chicken Kofta kabob, Baba Ghanoush (App), Hummus (Side)

    I had to write another excellent review for Zaytoon! I met a friend for dinner there last night, and tried another new dish. Of course, I had to start with the baba ghanoush for appetizer, because that is the very best! Had chicken Shawarma this time and it was so flavorful and tender and moist. Had a side dish of hummus and bulgar underneath. So delicious! We keep coming back and try new dishes, but of course always starting with the baba ghanoush!

    Ryan B.

    How this place has a decent rating is beyond me. Hands down the worst Gyro I've ever had. The pita immediately crumbled, is super dry and the whole thing is just bad. I wondered how it was going to taste when the hot sauce that came with the order was an assortment of packets from Taco Bell, del taco, and some Asian restaurant. What a bunch of cheapskates. This was a delivery order, but I watched it get picked up and delivered to our house 5 minutes later, so it's not like it sat for a while and that was the issue. Trust me, it's awful. Both me and my wife threw the food away after a couple bites. I NEVER throw food away, it was literally that bad.

    Alperen O.

    So good doner kebab and try their giant mix combo and also Baklava.......................................................

    Ella S.

    Best Middle Eastern food I've ever had! The chicken shawarma was tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, while the lamb kabob was juicy and cooked to perfection. The rice was absolutely incredible--fluffy, fragrant, and full of flavor. Every bite was a delight. I can't wait to come back!

    Chicken Kabob skewer  This was fabulous!  A great restaurant!  Great Atmosphere and wonderful staff!

    Great food, great atmosphere wonderful staff a hidden gem for sure. Highly recommend!

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    Outstanding food and service! Lived in the Middle East. This is the best Mediterranean I've had since being back home.

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    Best Mediterranean food I've had since leaving Europe; authentic, fresh, straight from the grill hot, and an incredible staff.

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    Food: We always order the mega grill, very good and enough to feed our family of 6. Great service always. Dessert is very good as well!

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    The service is amazing, the food is even better. This place is a diamond in the ruff and we'll be back!

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    Amazing !!! if you want to try some Mediterranean food you must Zaytoon. fresh, tasty and deliciou.

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