Zephyr in Pasadena is an absolute gem. This family-run business truly captures everything you hope for in authentic Mediterranean food incredible flavor, generous portions, and the kind of warm hospitality that reminds me of being back in mediterranean. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed by the kindest people who genuinely care about their customers and take so much pride in what they do. The food is outstanding every dish is bursting with fresh, rich, authentic Mediterranean flavors that taste homemade and crafted with love. On top of that, the portions are huge, making it an amazing value. Exceptional service, delicious food, and such a lovely family atmosphere. Zephyr is one of those rare places that feels special from start to finish. Highly recommend! I recommend there kebab dishes, and the cabbage salad was so good I took one home! I will be back and make sure to take pictures of the food before I eat it read more

Zephyr Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - Cabbage salad!! Amazing flavors - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

Gosh where do I start? The restaurant is in a charming craftsman house. It was a nice night so we sat outside. I forgot our server's name but he was helpful with suggestions and super nice. We definitely over ordered but every single dish was so tasty. Loved the dip sampler and the kebab plate. It was my first time having meghli, a rice pudding dessert, and it was the perfect way to end dinner They also have sandwiches and bfast which I have to try another time! read more

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The food was amazing. I ordered the kebab combo plate, hummus dip sampler, and tabbouleh salad. My favorite hummus dip is the spicy lebni!!! I am def coming back here read more

Zephyr Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - Kebab Combo Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

Mediterranean food is something I can and want to have anytime. I've been trying many spots and this spot is definitely in the top 5. All the meats were very tender and juicy. read more

Zephyr Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

Had dinner here on a Friday night. We ordered sodas, the baba ganoush, the kebab combo and the montee. The montee arrived first. Never had this dish before. The beef is really nicely seasoned and nice combination with the dough. Liked the garlic sauce as well. After a while the kebab combo arrived. Of the three meats I liked the chicken best. The baba ganoush was excellent, one of the best ones I had. Portion size is also generous, unfortunately we couldn't finish all of it. Staff were friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend it if you're in the mood for some great Mediterranean food. read more

Zephyr Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - Montee Special - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Great food and service. Seems to be a family place. I think it was the owner who waited on us. Younger guy with his son as a helper! If you want to support a local business and get solid food, this is a wonderful choice. The iced tea is on point and house made chili paste is a must. The Khachapuri (cheese and egg bread) is great. The child got it and loved it. The chicken plate is a solid choice. Comes with pita. My only suggestion is they should have Lavash as an option instead of Pita. We stumbled into this place while in Pasadena for an event at the college down the street. Lucky find read more

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A nice Mediterranean restaurant run by a very friendly and welcoming owner. The menu is extensive and has lots of authentic Mediterranean options. The kebabs are very tasty and nice portions. The sandwiches are also well made. Plenty of outdoor seating and good service. read more

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Mom and pop spot that was quiet on a Saturday. They have plenty of patio seating which I could see being nice for evenings in the summer. They have delicious Mediterranean food! Food came out quick and tasted very fresh. Their hummus and pita was to die for (apparently it's a family recipe) and their plates were so good. Had leftovers for the next day! read more

My first time here. I came from Upland to try it out. I'm glad I did. We had the sweetest waitress, who was very attentive. I had a few dishes. I had Muhammara, which was breadcrumbs mixed with pomegranate molasses, pepper paste, and Aleppo pepper drizzled with olive oil and garnished with walnuts. After I ran out of pita, I started eating this by the spoonful. I had the garlic chicken, which was fantastic. The chicken was seasoned and cooked perfectly. I also had the Mediterranean lentils. Again, fantastic. I ended it with an Armenian coffee, and boy, that kept me up all day! I loved it. It's all outdoor seating, but it's covered. They have hookah in the back tent area. Definitely give this place a try and show them some love for sure. read more

I think they put crack in that rice... I've never had rice so tasty and rich. Then add the meat juices and you're in heaven. read more

Zephyr Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - Beef Lule Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've been coming to Zephyr's for a little over a year now, and it's truly something special. My girlfriend and I stumbled upon it after a hike, and ever since, we've been making the hour-long drive regularly--yes, it's that good. Zephyr's serves the best Mediterranean food we've ever had. Every dish tastes homemade because it is--Sylva, the owner, told us she imports ingredients directly from Syria and uses family recipes passed down through generations. This is a family-run restaurant in the truest sense. They cook, serve, and treat you like family. If you're looking for an authentic, heartfelt dining experience, this is it. Please support them--they genuinely deserve all the success in the world. read more

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The Armenian salad is made to order. Fresh and delicious! The service staff is friendly. I will be returning often. read more

Zephyr Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - Armenian salad - perfection. - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

Zephyr is a hidden spot in Pasadena. It has a large side area for hookah, and a housekike indoor area with rooms for privacy. Zephyrs service is good, with hookah and food being delivered quickly. I had a parking incident in the front where another customer hit my car, and the response from the owner was subpar. I could barely get help finding the person. Even then I felt treated with disrespect. Go for the hookah, and hang out. Probably not a good idea to drive there. read more

Went there 3 pm said sold out parking is a joke have to back out 200 feet onto Colorado blvd and telling customer do not return I expect to see under new ownership as someone who has managed people all my life you are lucky to be owner if you worked for me you would be fired. read more

Nutella pizza? Why not? So good the service is amazing the guy at front is so nice and friendly and welcoming! Other that the Nutella we got the lule beef it was juicy and flavorful! I never eat lule other than the one my family makes! Finally I found a spot! The patio is very nice and chill I was able to eat smoke hookah and catch some work on my laptop! read more

Zephyr Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - Nutella pizza with pistachio - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

The most deserved 5 stars I've had in a while!! The food truly felt like home cooking. Super fresh and delicious. They had vegan options which was wonderful. The hospitality was unmatched, I felt like my family was taken care of like I was their family. Will definitely be coming back as a regular. Lastly we love an outdoor patio vibe. P.S. always order the zatar bread! So yummy! read more

Food: The classic chicken kabob plate was amazing. Chicken itself was flavorful and moist, perfectly coupling with the rice. Adding the pickled onions was the perfect sour and crunch. The grilled peppers were spiiiiccyyyy so beware, it adds an additional layer of flavor. The hummus was so smooth and creamy, pairing well with the pita. Garlic fries were freshly seasoned with a lemon garlicky zest, topped with parsley. Amazing. Service: Over the top. Everyone was so kind and their attention to detail is what brings people back. They were patient to explain their menu for first timers and had great recommendations. Ambiance: We sat outdoors and it was nice and cozy. Lots of families, couples, groups. The perfect place for a variety of occasions, or if not just for takeout at home. Definitely coming back and making it a monthly after-church staple ;) read more

Zephyr Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - Garlic French Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This place doesn't deserve 5 stars --- it deserves 10 stars!!!! we had a company lunch and we ordered their catering menu. Food was delish! Meat was tender --- both the beef & chicken and tasty too. Love their rice, hummus & garlic sauce was fresy made. Portions were just right; it was about 40 people that ate and we were looking to get seconds but we were so full. I was told that the owner prepped and cooked the food herself! I must go visit the restaurant; if food is excellent after it travelled from Pasadena to Commerce imagine if its freshly made at the resto. read more

Very different than my first time in today's visit. I was extremely dissatisfied in the service today. The only waitress for a Friday night was not sufficient. She was rushed and not helpful in suggesting or recommending for the menu. Took a long time to let me know the stew was not available- when she brought my friend's plate, she let me know there was no more stew. We shared his Mujerete - We did not know this dish was cold. We wanted hot- she took it to warm it up. Upon her return she told us this was to be eaten with a salad. What? The "pickles" were brought late and there were spicy. She just placed them on the table rushed. The entree was disappointing. However, the appetizers were the only good yummy plates, hummus and kibbe - I will return because my first visit one of the young owner was there to recommend and service was excellent. We even bought candies to take home. read more

Slow kitchen but worth the wait. So delicious. The best grilled shrimp!!! The food was fresh and seasoned well. We sat outside with our dog for lunch. The parking is in the back. Nice staff and shady patio read more

Great food! Friendly staff and cute yet settled decor. But very very good food. Great little getaway in Pasadena area. You must get the garlic chicken Panini sandwich. In a wrap, lol. It's delicious. read more

Very few restaurants have made me excited to leave a review. I won't name the other ones out of respect for Zephyr. My friend and I came on a weekday evening. Parking can be difficult as they do not have their own lot and street parking is timed for two hours max. However, you will be able to find parking in the neighborhood if you can stomach walking. Trust me, it's better than gambling with a street spot. The ambience: Dining is primarily held outdoors. Food is ordered either at the counter or at the table of your choosing. The decor is reminiscent of a restaurant by the beach with its outdoor setting. There is a second section dedicated private dining (I think) and it's underneath a tent and has a large tv. Food: We had the steak kebab and kofta. Both came with a generous amount of buttered seasoned rice, a grilled jalapeño, flatbread, and shredded onions. Flavor was better than most Mediterranean places that I've been to. We were impressed. Service: We arrived around 7:00PM and there was no one before us. We learned that just before, the restaurant (and the block) had experienced a blackout and had to turn away guests until it was fixed. We were very lucky to have come in right when the power surge ended. The lady at the cash register was nice and helpful with the menu. She stopped by to chat with us and we had a fun conversation about nail art. Definitely coming back to try more dishes. She told us the lamb chops are amazing so that will be my next choice. read more

This is a family-run business that puts a lot of love and care into their dishes. Our hostess was so attentive and considerate. She even offered our sister, who stopped by just to visit, a cup of water and extra set of dinnerware. The covered patio is charming and combines the best of outdoor seating and natural lighting. We tried: -Fattoush salad: super refreshing because of the pomegranate molasses; toasted pita was delightfully paper-thin -Fried cheese rolls: herbaceous filling with flavorful spices; definitely something to share with the table (or not hehe) -Foul: comforting, earthy, plump fava bean stew; served with olives, onions, tomatoes, and mint; the mint makes a world of a difference -Garlic Chicken Pressed Sandwich: subtle flavor profile, needed a little more flavor for our liking (might ask for extra garlic next time) but inside perfectly toasted bread (without being greasy!!); served with the best shoestring French fries -Montee (baked): cute little beef meatballs in a crispy dumpling wrapper, served with robust tomato sauce and garlic/sumac yogurt; my first time trying this dish that set a high standard for everyone else haha read more

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Delicious food and friendly service. We had a selection of dips and fried Kibbeh. A big meal for 2.

They have good cheese manaish which i love the most. Prices ar little bit pricey but worth the taste.

Zephyr is a place that never disappoints! My family and i love eating here. Friendly nice and friendly service, food is fresh, tons of space you could sit at. Usually there's always parking in the front but they also have more space in the back! Love this place and would recommend it read more

Home cooked Mediterranean food. This is the best type of restaurant. They take pride in bringing the best type of cooking to a restaurant setting. It's like your grandmas cooking ‍ The chicken skewers were juicy and cooked over fire. Veggies were nicely charred and plenty of rice. Parked on the street. The vibe is great. Casual with plenty of outdoor setting. The person that took our order was helpful. Made sure we got everything we needed. Overall: will return for the food. read more

Zephyr Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - Chicken Skewer - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

We came here on 1/30/2026 to see my daughter band play at MeowMeowz next store to this restaurant... hesitant at first cause it was a bit empty.. i don't remember the guys name that helps us but he mentioned his family owned the restaurant... i have to say he was very pleasant and assured us the food was good... he wasn't kidding, the food was phenomenal, the rice amazing... if in the area again I'd totally stop to eat here again!!! This is one of those don't judge a book by its cover places.. worth the stop and authentic as it gets .. thank you Zephyr for the experience and excellent food !!! read more

The best food and top notch service ! A go to if you're in the area! The outdoor seating is open and spacious , always a nice vibe

Stopped by last Saturday for lunch and it was fairly quiet. Street parking only so tad of a pain on this part of Colorado. Some indoor seating but it's mainly outdoors. We ordered tikkeh kebab (filet mignon) plate and it was delicious. Meat very tender and flavorful and the grilled pepper went so well with it. The rice was a tad too soggy but all the elements on the plate made for a very satisfying meal. The hummus was very mild in flavor but very smooth texture. I also ordered a side of shrimp and it was well seasoned with the right char to it. However, the surprise for me was the tongue press sandwich. Bread was toasted perfectly. The tongue was very soft but still held on to the right consistency for the sandwich. The spread and pickled veggie (I believe it was cucumber) really tied everything together. If you don't typically eat sandwiches you might only be slightly intrigued but if you do like sandwiched this is one to try. I would definitely come back to try the other dishes. Hopefully the rice is less soggy next time. read more

Zephyr Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - Tongue press sandwich. Looks very simple but very tasty. - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

Two words - Zephyr Mediterranean Grill is Fire! If in Pasadena, it is worth the visit! Food is amazing, the service was hospitable. read more

Zephyr Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - The Kebab Combo Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

Absolutely amazing food. It genuinely reminded me of my mom's cooking..100% authentic Arab food, full of flavor and clearly made with care. You can tell this is the real thing. The customer service was just as great as the food. Super welcoming, kind, and family-oriented. You really feel the warmth the moment you walk in. Loved everything about this place and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend. read more

Listed hours are incorrect. Showed up at 7:30pm on a Friday and even though it states they are open until 10 business was closed

Service was fast, personable, our meals were fresh and absolutely delicious! I like that it's family owned, opened during Covid and they're still here! That's a great testament to their food! I loved it so much, I'm downloading similar recipes. I wish my hubby and I lived closer, we would make Zephyr our regular go-to spot. read more

3.5-4 stars. Ordered food to go and the wait was about 40 min. They have a lot of interesting dishes on their menu. Tongue sandwich was pretty unique. Their Kebob combo plate was decent with some distinctive spices and the meats were tender. Lamb chop was delicious. Didn't enjoy the garlic fries though. The fries were cold and sauce was too sour and not garlicky enough, not worth $10. Khatchapouri with soujoukh was pretty good. Lots of cheese. read more

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I've been back several times and the food is consistently amazing! I've tried new dishes each time and honestly there isn't a bad dish on the menu. Chicken kebab, chicken press sandwich, soujouk sandwich, hummus, lebni, foul, mujadera, falafel, lahmajune, manaeesh, arayes, the list goes on. Everything I've had is excellent! They've nailed the spicing. I've gotten to know the family a little bit too. Very genuine and hard working family. They obviously take a lot of pride in their restaurant. read more

Absolutely loved this place. I was so impressed by how delicious and tasty everything was. Went with a large group and everyone was so satisfied and happy. I got the kebab combo plate and all 3 proteins were cooked to perfection. Service was great too. Will definitely be back. read more

Zephyr Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - Kebab Combo Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

I always make sure to come to Zephyr Mediterranean Grill for lunch when I need to wash my car at the nearby Fast5Xpress that is across the street! The outdoor patio is a great spot to enjoy the Pasadena weather while listening to the birds serenading you! They have outdoor tents to save you from a sunny hot day! I always get their Kabab Combo Plate because they give you the best of all worlds! Who doesn't love chicken & Steak?!!! I also suggest the Lamb Chops, Beef Lule Bebab and don't ever forget to get the Tabouli and Hummus as an add on! Oh, If you're feeling a little adventurous, try drinking the Yogurt Drink with your kebab as it is da bomb! See you here! read more

We have gone to Zephyr for lunch several times. We just had a great Mediterranean dinner. Everything was delicious and freshly made. Fattoush salad, falafel, kebab combo were delicious. read more

Of all the various Armenian places in the area - including Glendale - this one is by far the best we have experienced. Dropped in for dinner to sample the food and it was terrific! We had them cater a dinner for 12 people - the food was outstanding, the price was very reasonable - Sahag was incredibly helpful and our guests raved about the food! As did we we. We will definitely use them again! read more