Kim provided stellar above and beyond service; super knowledgeable about dietary restrictions, and the meal Was excellent! Kudos to management for being present and interactive with table guests. Vibe with live music was perfect for date night with my husband! Definitely recommend and will be here again' read more

Great service from Jeff and Eliseo. One of our party was pregnant and they really went out of their way for her. Really appreciate it.

Love this place! Thanks Trish for all you do here. I appreciate you and come back as often as possible. The food is great! read more

Zovs - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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Being a regular here, I always look forward to seeing Trish, Whitney, and TJ welcome me in. Trish makes the best margarita ive ever had, but her cocktail expertise expands well beyond just tequila; with a fantastic espresso martini, watermelon margarita, and just about anything else she makes will have you asking for another one. Whitney makes a great manhattan sour and even better conversation! All of this combined with the rest of their super friendly staff, the attentive service, and not to mention delicious food is something I always look forward to! read more

Showed up at 4pm to join a reservation for a party of 6. Couldn't locate the res. No problem. We were the first patrons there. They set up a lovely booth for six, 4 pm, we're still the only ones there. Turns out the Reservation is for tomorrow. I thought today WAS Sunday! So, we had a delightful dinner for 2 in a booth for 6. Meatloaf over mashed potatoes was excellent as was the pasta with pot roast over the noodles. Excellent value, perfectly sized portions, pleasant service. enjoyed out dinner even though we didn't know what day it was. read more

Trish is the Best at Zov's Irvine! If you're looking for the best bartender and server, look no further than Trish at Zov's in Irvine! From the moment we sit down, she always makes us feel welcome with her warm personality and top-notch service. She remembers our names, our special orders, and always goes the extra mile to make every visit feel special. Trish is not only incredibly attentive but also a pro at recommending delicious food and drinks. Whether you're in the mood for a classic cocktail or something unique, she knows exactly what to suggest. And she never forgets how much I love my wine! Thank you, Trish, for always making us feel special no matter how busy you are--you truly have a gift for making your regulars feel appreciated. We're so lucky to have you, and we can't wait for our next visit! read more

We had a wonderful brunch at this location and our server, Eliseo, and the manager, Jeff, were so welcoming! It was a delicious meal, beautiful atmosphere and the service was fantastic! I highly recommend! read more

Love Zov's Bistro. We eat here all the time and it's always great. Never had a bad meal. The chicken kabobs are seriously the best anywhere. Ashley is the best waitress! Very comfortable seating and just a chill vibe. Always a great experience. read more

I never take the time to provide my personal thoughts unless I'm compelled. We have been coming here for years. Not sure what has happened but the quality of everything has completely declined. Do not order any mixed drinks unless you want nonalcohol drinks but get charged for alcohol based drinks . The service has declined as well. The servers are subpar. The reason we would come here before was due to the great service and quality of food and drinks but now has declined. Perhaps the economy has affected this whole unfortunate situation. I really loved this local place to enjoy on the weekends with family and friends. If you feel you still want to come just order wine and the original menu items. read more

Kim was our server. She was amazing. The food was terrific. Make sure you order dessert too! read more

Zovs - Chicken special of the day. - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

The service is good but the food isn't what it used to be. Third time my food isn't good. One time rice was watery and last 2 times the short rib pasta was crazy over salted. Also, prices went up. I don't think I'll go back. read more

Love the atmosphere and food! Also the Expresso martini! Medium priced but worth the money! read more

Brought our mom here for Mother's Day. The Mother's Day menu had no indication of "will be served until this time" or anything like that, but when we arrived, (2:45) that menu was no longer being served. Would've been nice to know ahead of time. Food was just not good. Pita was hard, entrees were either very bland or very salty. Even my lemonade didn't taste good! We just wanted to leave. It was a terrible meal. The server was nice, which I appreciated. read more

Zovs - Chicken Paillard Salad - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Came yesterday for a 2 pm lunch. Ordered the kebab plate with just chicken. I had one bite only because the chicken was off; the seasoning couldn't hide it. I left it there had my meeting, paid and left. Come on guys, serve fresh chicken. It is a kebab platter, not that hard to execute. Not going back. read more

This review is sooo long over due. We've been going here for years. The food and service is amazing! Trish is the best! She makes the best drinks, gives the best recommendations and always so much fun to chat with!! read more

Zovs - Bar - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Sunday evening at 6:00. Had a reservation, not needed, seated immediately, less than half full. Ivette was our server, very congenial and come to our booth as soon as we were seated. I had an IPA and we ordered meals. Wife hat the short ribs and past, I had the Two Way Kebab. We had both had these meals before and were not disappointed. Beef and chicken kebabs were tender and nicely spiced with veggies and rice. Short ribs served in pasta with a creamy sauce. We both took portions home for lunch. No room for dessert. read more

It was all about the service. The food is always fantastic and my favorite is the salmon salad, but, Elisel is a fantastic server and made our meal wonderful! read more

Expensive for the quality of food. I ordered a kebab entry which tasted poorly but costed close to $30 with taxes.

Ashley is a breath of fresh air. So kind and engaging. She showed us pictures of the foods and answered all of our questions. Great service throughout our meal. Thank you. read more

Such a nice staff. Treated very well. Food is delicious. Would recommend. Kim was very nice .

The food is super fresh and taste is amazing! Prices are also pretty decent ! Service is usually fast even on busy nights. Waiters are all incredibly nice and very accommodating! Love Zovs ! read more

I love Zov's!!! I come here and sit at the bar often, but also love the restaurant. Ashley is the best at the bar. She is so friendly and always has a smile on her face. Great service. Thank you Ashley!!! read more

Cheeseburger slider was not good. The chicken breast mushroom special was excellent. The rice pilaf it came with was great. The mushroom sauce was delicious. read more

Got a salad to go. It was wonderful and the service was great. I am looking forward to eating there soon.

The harissa chicken was bomb; rlly good ambiance; the chicken was so good; bless Kim our waitress was very attentive and kind; best mediterranean in Irvine hands down read more

Don't go as much due to draft beer being out of order for a long time. Seems odd to take so long to fix. Has been not working a long time before tariffs so dont say due to parts. Keep me posted. Miss Zovs. read more

10 starts!! My go-to when I went comfort food...My favorite is their lentil soup--hands down: the BEST lentil soup you will Ever have! All the staff is amazing, super friendly, and they go out of their way to provide good customer service. read more

Yvette was amazing, the food was great!!! Yvette was so cheerful pleasant with a lot of patience !!! read more

We love coming to Zov's Ashley and Whitney are the best always great service and a friendly smile. You can always count on a great meal.

Ivette great service great food We like the ambience, music was great. Amazing restaurant and staff read more

Amazing pistachio Seabass dish! Great lentil soup, happy hour till 6:00! Friendly staff. We had a great time this evening here! Cute setting. read more

Zovs - AMAZING Pistachio Sea Bass! - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

We have been at this location served twice by Yvette and each time she was been AMAZING. Brussels sprouts are amazing and so is the salmon with orzo and pomegranate martini. My kid recommends the ridiculous Sundae. read more

Breakfast at Zov's on the weekend makes my week complete! The food is amazing, and Tabitha takes such great care of my family. She remembers what we like and anticipates our needs. The day team is the best, and we keep coming back because of Tabitha. Alex, Angie and Francisco are great too! read more

Zov's food is high quality. Though its on the pricy side but worth the $ since their meat quality is extremely good. Tried their short rib pasta and lamb chops and would recommend that. read more

Trish, Whitney and TJ are all awesome. The lamb chops are amazing and a must try! Friendly, casual atmosphere with good food and music on Friday. read more

The lemon ricotta pancakes were so fluffy and delicious with a great balance of flavor. The avocado toast was extra special with a little kick that enhanced the flavors. . And the Apple fritters are soft, fluffy and delicious with cinnamon coating - a must try. service from Mori was excellent and the outside section is such a pleasant atmospher. highly recommend read more

The entire restaurant was full of flies. You couldn't eat without swatting flies away from your food. Disgusting

I'm very familiar with this popular chain of restaurants with healthy Mediterranean style of foods appealing to Middle Eastern and Greek Americans and discerning perpetual dieters like my family, but may God have some mercy; their foods are so bland and tasteless and the variety of foods none the better. I tried my best to order anything that made me like the cuisine and I failed miserably. The salad was just tasteless and the bean dip was the same bland affair. The bread was chewy and good but once again without particularly memorable flavor. The lamb hamburger was coated with goat cheese that was so thick and strong that I literally set it aside for some other poor souls who were hungry. The club sandwich buns were so thick and heavy and the meat so meager. I try my hardest to like this place but it's just me, my palate is geared towards better things. read more

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Ordered take out for dinner. We got the lamb egg rolls, chopped salad, and spaghetti and meatball. Service for take out was friendly and the food was good but prices are a bit high for the portion size. read more

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My favorite place for dinner or just drinks. Trish at the bar is completely amazing and makes you feel totally at home! Food is always great. They update their menu's periodically and I can never go wrong with their recommendations. Music on weekends - casual enough that I'm comfortable to go their solo, but also a place I'd bring friends. Sea Bass - to die for. Kebobs Two Ways - what I usually get and crave. Love that they keep updating their wine list. The Levendi rep was in while I was there today and I got to taste their Sauvignon Blanc (yum!). read more