Food is always fantastic. I make a point of stopping by once a week mostly for take-out. Salmon on angel hair, 2 way kabobs cooked to order, short rib pappardelle pasta, the pastries... The cafe staff is always so friendly! I've eaten here close to a hundred times. Never had a bad meal. The cafe is a nice place indoors or outside to eat a nice breakfast/lunch Monday-Saturday solo or with company. The service is wonderful! (Going to miss the old place but crossing my fingers they won't be closed too long when Enderle Center starts the remodel.) read more

Zov's was our favorite restaurant when we lived in Tustin. Today, I brought some friends in, and the food and desserts were fabulous, as usual. We got there just as the front/bakery area was closing. This area was nicely shaded and cool. We were asked to move to the full restaurant, without air conditioning, hot and miserable. The staff was helpful but obviously uncomfortable, having to work under such conditions--it felt like 100* or higher. I've never been in such an absurd situation--leave comfortable, shaded, air conditioned room and into misery. I was so embarrassed to put my friends through this and hope the manager at Zov's can learn some common sense. read more

banana tart - bananas were good, but the rest was just ok m&m cookie - overly sweet jumble cookie - good texture, but just decent flavor peanut butter crisp - bland, skip it read more

Came in for dinner tonight and was great vibes. There was live music which is always nice. STEVEN our server was friendly, attentive and when we said we saved our dig a bite of my salmon he brought it back in a lil container sooooo good!!! Food was delicious and we stocked up on bakery items for home! Check the spot out and ask for Steven! read more

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Been going to Zov's for 30+ years. Used to be a good local place with nice servers and food. but unfortunately they have brought in new management and they are trying to become just another average place with changing the menus constantly and trying to push items that people in this area don't care for. I know several other friends who used to go there or dine with us and they all feel the same. Please don't lose the "good old Zov" touch. We can go to Irvine or Newport for "off the shelf" dining experience. read more

I drove over an hour to bring my mom here at this restaurant and honestly as beautiful the ambiance was and the server was kind, the food sucked!! I've never tasted kabob raw then they heated it had an awful smell like it was an old meat. Brussels sprouts were so hard to chew on. We didn't like anything here and won't be returning back. I've tried many restaurants and this is my first bad review I had to give for a restaurant especially Mediterranean food. read more

I've never heard of Zovs, a few of my friends have been coming here for years and have watched this restaurant build itself up, and I really wish I heard about this place sooner, because every time I opened my mouth and ate was one of those "you lean back in your chair and reflect" moments. Absolutely amazing. To start off once you get inside the bistro they keep it very fresh with natural light. It reminds me of what Javier's in Newport did with their semi outdoor revamp. The light is plentiful, it makes things open, more social. I love it. Our host was great in getting us a table, she was very kind. It also wasn't long before our waiter came by, I liked how the attentiveness was so quick. I came for brunch, so the menu itself isn't as plentiful with options as the dinner menu but there's something for everyone which I liked. It was 1pm but pancakes and French toast were still an option for appetizers, so I took a wild card and got the lemon ricotta pancakes and the baklava French toast which isn't pictured but we ate it all so quick I didn't get time to snap one. Both were EXTREMELY good, every single person who dipped their fork into the starters had something good to say, the airy lemon flavor with the light ricotta on the fluffy pancakes and the more sweet and soft feeling of the French toast. The braised short rib was extremely tender, I had some expectations for it since it is one of the highest priced options on the menu, and they knocked it out of the park. The hash browns and sauce on the bottom added that little extra kick you needed to complete a fork-full. The salad, I would have preferred just a little less dressing, but not close to even complaining about, it tasted great. I took it upon myself to walk through the back and get to the other side where the cafe is and grab some pastries, the pumpkin cheesecake and a matcha, a wonderful way to end the experience here. Service was amazing, the openness of the restaurant made things feel more social and upbeat, food was amazing on all ends, it's a really nice restaurant I wish I knew about sooner. read more

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This is for the Bistro side. Always great service, love the quiet vibe here. Their breakfast is always good. A mix of American and Mediterranean flavors. Today I had the lemon ricotta pancakes and they were the BEST!! How can you not love dessert for breakfast! Their dessert case is to die for. I've had so many different ones but my all time favorite is Fruit Tart. read more

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Great service and the bartender is extremely nice very knowledgeable you have to try this restaurant

If you're looking for a quiet dining experience on a Saturday evening keep looking. While the food is tasty the loud background noise with an off key guitarist makes it impossible to talk (so much so that one party of four walked out and another attempted to escape the noise by relocating to the opposite side of the restaurant but regrettably found little relief). Unfortunately even though we complained to staff and management nothing was done to reduce the 'noise'. So bottom line, as previously stated, look for another restaurant. read more

Ahh Mediterranean. I've always had a love for this type of cuisine because of their take on fresh salads and grilled meats. Zov's was great not just for the food but for the ambiance + service. I was immediately impressed with the large outdoor patio seating that provided lots of natural light. Because of our large party, they opted to give us a private room inside and it was perfect for all 16 of us. Service was efficient and our food came out quickly. Here's the breakdown: **Lemon Ricotta Pancakes: We absolutely loved these. The pancakes themselves were fluffy and moist. Paired with the lemon whipped cream sauce + light sprinkling of crumbled pistachios, these were a winner. **Biscuits and Gravy: Loved their take on a classic. My boyfriend is forever a fan of comfort food and he said that the biscuit was soft on the inside with a slight toast on the outside. Coming from a guy that always asks for an extra side of gravy, this dish was overflowing with it. No need for more. **Dirty fries: As if french fries weren't indulgent already, these guys were next level. With the added Mushroom sauce, sprinkling of parmesan cheese, Calamari sauce and over easy egg carefully placed on top, this is a must try. **Kebab Two ways: You have the option to pick 2 different skewer meats and we chose both the angus beef tenderloin Marinated + marinated chicken breast. While both were good, it was the angus beef tenderloin that completely surpassed our expectations. The beef was super tender and super juicy. Along with the Jasmine rice pilaf, tomato- cucumber salad + yogurt mint sauce, this dish is easily shared between 2 people. Side note: The Lemon Ricotta pancakes, Biscuits + Gravy, and Dirty fries are not currently on the website menu as they are all new items and they are working on updating it. If I'm ever in the area again, I'm going with the Kebab with the Angus Beef Tenderloin all the way. read more

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Zov's consistently does it right! Went after work to unwind and catchup with a colleague. Zov's not disappoint! Friendly attention by our server Steve was only out done by the bar tender with a generous pour. My table guest had a pomegranate martini on Steve's recommendation and was definitely good - as she ordered a second. Not knowing what we wanted for dinner, we started (and ended) with the Mezze platter. Wowza! The platter is suitable for a table of 4-6 to split...so we had plenty for both appetizer and dinner. We didn't finish the plate either, tho we ordered extra pita. Everything was very tasty but pay particular attention to the lebni and muhammara o. The platter-- incredible!! Zov's is known for their delectable bakery treats but we were stuffed. You might want to save room for a sweet treat at the end. What a great dining experience. Will I be back?? YUP! read more

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Nice menu and the pastries are fabulous. Service was a little slow and we are very patient people we happened to visit also on a day, The AC wasn't working the last visit we sat outside and it was very nice read more

Hi, I've been going to Zovs for years. Tonight after work I decided to get the bread pudding from the bistro side to go. It comes warmed up but I like mine cold and asked for them to not heat it. Wow what a disappointment. The second I got home, 3 minutes ago I was excited to take a quick bit before I got out of my work clothes. I have never tried anything so dry before! I do make my own bread pudding so I am totally aware of how bread pudding is supposed to not only taste but how moist with the custard it's supposed to be! I would NOT recommend this dessert even if they offered it for free! The girl at the cafe side was very sweet though! read more

I'm pleased to say that the restaurant has gotten back to consisent food and service. The new manager has been working with the team on being more attentive to details like a well-established restaurant should. No more waiting for water glasses to be filled, dirty plates taken away, or waiting to pay. Zov's has always had excellent food and now I see the service getting back to a five-star level with all hands on deck working together as a team; (busboys, hostesses, servers, and managers). No more having to specify which waiter or waitress I want to get quality service. Great job management! See you soon. read more

JC was an amazing server! This place was amazing, we come every year for my grandpa's birthday. We ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes for the table they were super good and fluffy. I also ordered the veggie omelette and added jalapeños (say light unless u like super spicy) and then i got the chicken sausage which was very flavorful and yummy. read more

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Amazing every time We have been going there for years, never disappointed Great breakfasts Great dinner read more

Food is good service from our server was top tier but it was extremely hot in here no ac no type of air floor is ridiculous ,all that income to have your staff and customers there sweating is a mess read more

Excellent flavors, service, ambience in the bakery as they wait for the new building across the lane to be built. The patio service with Sarah is perfect on a lazy morning. Judy came around to check on us, we appreciate the interaction with friendly staff. Zov has now opened in San Clemente and we are looking forward to trying it out too!! Drop in, sit a spell, enjoy the peaceful space, ambience, and spectacular food and smiles from the staff. Thank you read more

Zov's is my favorite Mediterranean spot by far! Both the bistro and the cafe have such unique items that are outstanding in both flavor and quality. The mezze platter, kebab, and lentil soup are a couple of my all-time favorites. Definitely a top-tier dinner spot for an array of occasions. read more

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I came here for dinner with my sisters and the ambiance was great. There was also some live music. The service was quick and they checked on us multiple times to make sure we were good. I got a mezze platter, a kabob two ways, and cucumber mint fresca. The food and drinks were amazing and delicious. They also have dessert on the other side of the building! read more

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I am a big fan of Zoe's and the lentil soup but the restaurant was so hot. It seems as though the AC system is not working. This is a bummer because I went with the mindset that I was going to have lentil soup and it was too hot to even enjoy. read more

It is always a "can't miss" spot for whatever occasion. Tonight we came here for a gf catch-up and Zov's did not disappoint! The calamari is hands-down the MVP--if you know, you know .... Not the typical crispy kind you expect. Nope this is a saucy surprise that you never knew you needed. It is my go too. Swimming in white wine sauce and paired with bread. Ufff. It is magic on a plate. I had the elderflower gin (light + dangerous) while my gf rocked an espresso martini (aka caffeine, booze & dessert in one). Perfect spot for laughs, drinks, and plotting our world domination. Got so caught up on catching up that failed to take any pics. Sorry but will be back. read more

This was the second time I have been Zov's and I will CONTINUE to come back as often as I can. We originally came on January 16th when Zov's participated in donating some proceeds from their sales that day to the LA Wildfires and wanted to support. We knew we had to come back, and we sure did! We wanted to come back to celebrate my co-workers engagement to her fiancé and what a perfect place! Not photographed was the shared appetizer of the simple yet creamy hummus with pita, carrots, and cucumbers. A crowd favorite amongst the 5 of us and we ate it all up! I ordered the Cucumber Cooler mocktail which is always so refreshing and cooling to pair with this type of food. This time, I ordered the Roasted Vegetable Bowl and added Salmon and avocado. I do wish the veggies were a little more "roasted" or "charred", but when I tell you our food came out PIPING hot, that was amazing! The roasted vegetables were perfectly seasoned, al dente, and there was rice underneath that bowl too! Super filling, and still getting that salmon protein. I did NOT eat the entire bowl and sadly forgot my leftover box at the table when we left. But we ended the lunch by sharing the Warm Butter Cake and the Crème Brûlée. Splitting these 2 desserts between us 5 was just the perfect amount to get a few warm bites of moist cake with that fresh vanilla bean ice cream and berry compote. The crunch on the Crème brûlée is always a favorite. If you are craving quick and attentive service with some delicious, fresh, hot food, I highly encourage everyone to come to Zov's in Tustin! I encourage everyone to come at 11:00am - 11:30am to start your lunch because after 12:00pm, the small-ish parking lot is FULL. read more

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My husband and a colleague each ordered the ahi tuna sandwich for lunch and both enjoyed the fresh ingredients and flavor profile. There were ample portions and enough to bring home half for later. As always, great service and a lovely outdoor cafe. I was highly disappointed with the lemon bar he brought home for me. The crust was crispy, but extremely thin. The lemon curd had a gummy texture and sparsely portioned, yet reliably sour. The overall look was sub-par and smaller than usual. Shrinkflation? Possibly, but too overpriced to ignore. read more

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Lamb chops during happy hour are my favorite! Soooo good! The ambiance is nice as well. Also they have a cute little bakery in the back. Very nice place, I've enjoyed it! :) read more

I hadn't considered coming to Zov's mainly because of how unassuming the place looks. Feels very old? Very old school? Anyways, I was surprised at how good the food is here. The portions are on the larger side so there's much to appreciate about full you'll get here. I love that the manager cares about his restaurant so you'll often find him introducing himself to customers. He's got a laundry list of experience which helps you recognize why Zov's runs so smoothly even with all the cougars on the hunt! Sit at the bar and the bar staff will gladly pour ya a stiff drink if you're nice ;) read more

Cute trendy bistro, busy and hopping. Great, fast, friendly service. Food was absolutely delicious, fresh and high quality. Went on a Sunday right after church, they have a full brunch lunch menu that was absolutely yummy . We got the Greek salad with grilled chicken breast and the mixed kebab plate and the Mediterranean omelette not pictured. The salad was really good with a great lemon dressing and tasty seasoned chicken next time, I'm gonna try a chicken kebab instead, the kebab plate one chicken, one beef, was amazing so much flavor, tender, juicy, hot meat comes with rice and salad tzatziki and pita bread. The Mediterranean omelette had feta, spinach veggies, potatoes, toast and was really tasty. I'm so excited and can't wait for the Zov's in San Clemente to open. read more

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Food was delicious!!! Service was sub-par - not sure why .... Ambiance Was beautiful !! read more

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Nice restaurant, great service and amazing food. So happy they will be staying in Enderle Center. Highly recommend!

Great indoor and outdoor seating -- we opted for a cozy outside table -- and fast friendly & courteous service. And as always the food at Zov's was beyond XCLNT! Can't wait for my next visit there and for sure I hereby send them a heartfelt Thank You for keeping those standards high! read more

Really nice dinner spot. Nice seating, live music playing, and attentive staff. Really good experience when I had dinner here. The food was wonderful. Short rib pasta was really tasty, short rib was flavorful, tender, slow cooked like it should be. Bread is good. Had the banana bread pudding for dessert and that was great as well. read more

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This place is huge! Well, when you consider the bistro at the other end when you walk by the bathrooms. Very nice selection of desserts and definitely seems to draw a good crowd for coffee and snacks. Parking is shared with other restaurants so might be tight. But, we found one directly across the parking lot from the door so...no issue that day. You can either order at the display case or take a seat and be served. We were lazy that day so decided on a seat. Our server was efficient but not friendly. We were only ordering desserts and coffee and maybe that set her off. Who knows? We ordered four desserts and three coffees...$50 before tip. One of the desserts was not the one ordered. I didn't say anything when delivered as I figured, why not? Let's see how this one is. After paying the bill, I mentioned it to her and she seemed confused. She just said "Huh?" and walked away. Never to return. I wasn't expecting a discount as I asked after paying but it would have been nice to hear something other than huh... But, will we return? Yes! Hopefully with a different server or possible over to the bistro side to grab lunch there before dessert. Of the four desserts we ordered - The Chocolate Box, pretty good. The lemon bar, very good. The Red Velvet, also very good. The "not rice crispy that I ordered", very hard and just okay (this one has chocolate and peanut butter, the "normal" one just has chocolate). Should you stop in for dessert or gelato? Yes, absolutely. Take a good look as the display case before you order and...enjoy!!! read more

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This is for the bakery , I was told they had the best cookies. I did get a chocolate chip cookie when it was literally straight out of the oven and it was good ( wouldn't say the best) but the snicker doodle and the m&m cookie was extremely dry, stale and flavorless. I told one bite and threw it away. I asked how long they keep the cookies for and they claim 3 days. Waste of money. read more

Zov's is one of my all-time favorite restaurants! There's so much I love about this place...from their bakery & pastries to their cocktails, lunch and dinner options. Whatever they come out with always hits the spot for me. My go-to dishes are the Moroccan Salmon Salad and the Angel Hair Pasta - I honestly can't choose between the two. And when it comes to dessert, everything is amazing but the fruit tart and key lime pie are to die for. I absolutely love Zov's and can't recommend it enough! read more

I love this place but today just wasn't on point. Ordered our food and they brought the wrong entree. Asked for extra lemon for the ice tea and had to ask again. Then we needed mustard and even after the waiter confirm it, he brought hot sauce. Definitely willing to give them another chance even based on this off day. read more

Stopped by here with a few coworkers for dinner a few weeks ago. We ordered a Mezze a la carte which was tasty. I loved the hummus the most. I got the Short Rib Pappardelle pasta as my main dish and it was so good, the braised beef was tender and juicy. The sauce is tasty mixed with the pasta. It was a little heavy though. It would be great to share it with someone and order something a little lighter. I also got the creme brulee and it was tasty. Staff was friendly but somehow we felt a little rushed. It seemed like they checked in multiple times to take away your plates even though one of us was still working on her dish. There was ample parking. read more

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Cute little bistro with a bakery inside. My gf and I had dinner next door and were eyeing this establishment right when we sat down. We both wanted to see their desserts so we skipped ordering desserts at the place we were at. As you walk inside it leads you right to the bakery section where all the goodies are. To the right, there is the restaurant sit down section. We didn't look at their menu for that part but it looks great, I'm assuming. We were glued to all the delicious delights they have there. I ordered the lemon tart, crème brûlée bomb, chocolate chip cookies, and tiramisu. Everything that I ordered was perfectly tasty and not too sweet. The chocolate chip cookies tasted really good even after the next day at home. They carry some wonderful treats. I will be coming back. read more

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Their Greek Salad was so good I came back twice in one week! Zov's is such a fun and chic restaurant, they have more casual seating near the back of the restaurant near their bakery as well as a full service sit down restaurant in the front. I've dined in both, and the quality of service and food is spectacular in either. I can't say enough about their Greek salad, the dressing is just so so fresh. Their bakery is also top notch, ranging from cakes, to small treats and cookies, everything we've tried here has been delicious. The second time I stopped in the restaurant was hosting a shower, bridal or baby, but it was decorated so elegantly, I can see how this might be a great spot to host an event. Will be back soon! Highly recommend you stop in for lunch or dinner. read more

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Strictly on food side. Used to have the most quality caesar salad for years. Unfortunately I came in for lunch Monday and the quality has gone tremendously down. This is a joke this price. Its an airport quality salad. $29 large caesar -Chunks of average chicken -Very small runny dressing -old small portion of lettuce $29???? What are we doing people. My lettuce is old and yellow. Runny dressing. Tough Chicken. I am in shock. read more