We haven't been to Zovs in Newport Coast in years. Food was OK, service was lacking and atmosphere too dark. My brother and his wife came to visit from Washington state and heard Zovs had changed dramatically for the better. Went there for dinner Monday night and couldn't have been more welcoming, light and fanciful decor with exceptional food and offerings! Great service and attention (thank you, Irma!!) as well. Did I mention reasonable prices too...the whole package!! read more

Zov's Newport Coast is the best ever!! Jill is AMAZING and always remembers my dietary restrictions, she makes me feel at home... James is WONDERFUL and always makes me feel like family!! THANK YOU ZOVS Newport Coast for having Jill and James on your team!! read more

I've been taking groups of 8-12 here for at least 8 years and have always found the food quality good and fairly priced along with good service. When we showed up for our party of 12 on Friday 5/23 at 5:30 the hostess was actlually going to set us at 4 different tables that weren't joined. I of course objected and some staff came and rearrianged tables so we could all set together. Over these past years we have always requested seperate checks and were obliged. This time our server insitsted she could only have 3 checks for large gatherings. After confering with the Manager she accomodated our request for 5 seperate checks. Although the food did not dissapoint felt gouged when I recieved my check and noticed my angel hair pasta priced fairly at $22.00 but an outrageous greedy price of $10.95 to add 1 meatball. read more

Great service at lunch time for a couple of old friends. I had the lentil soup with pita. It was delicious! My buddy had the fabulous meatloaf. It is deservedly famous! It looked delicious! The parking is easy. The location is a very chi-chi neighborhood by Dove Canyon! The ambiance was cool and casual and comfortable. This is a sweet spot for lunch, I recommend it! read more

Went there today at 12:45 p and the restaurant was practically empty. The hostess said she can't seat us because they were low on staff! Crazy!!!! This restaurant is a far cry from Zovs in Tustin since it opened. Zovs in Tustin does everything right read more

Just finished at Zov's and I'm pretty satisfied with my experience. This is the Newport Beach location and they did a great job accommodating our large party of 15. It's located in the same shopping center as Pavillion's. Parking is pretty good, we didn't have any issue finding parking. The place itself is very clean and has a dog friendly patio. They were able to seat or large party of 15 with ease. Service was great. We had two servers for our large party and they were great and super kind. They were very attentive to our table and they did great making conversation with us. They seemed like they knew a lot about the cultures food cause they did a great job at explaining all the food to us. The food was pretty yummy! On the platter, the red pepper feta was my favorite! The eggplant fries were really yummy! I couldn't even tell that they were eggplants. The kebab was yummy! I preferred the beef over the chicken. The sea bass was super good! I honestly think that's my favorite. This place was really good. It's a bit on the pricey end but I think it's worth what you pay for. I think there's a couple locations through OC as well. read more

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We didn't realize this was a sit-down restaurant vs a cafe style until we arrived. Nevertheless, their golden lentil soup was very delicious and savory! Also got their watermelon salad (such a unique and different perspective than the usual salad) and their salmon salad with side of lentil rice, which was enjoyed for a nice light weekend brunch. Service was friendly as well. Thank you! read more

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While staying down the coast in Laguna Beach, I heard of this mini-chain and decided to visit the Newport Coast location. Parking is easy in a mini mall lot and the restaurant is tucked into the corner. The room is modern and sleek with a bar in front and both inside and outside tables. We slid into a booth along a wall and were impressed by every dish, the authenticity and consistency of the Mediterranean theme, speed of service and the hospitality. The lamb burger is juicy, flavorful and satisfying. It is also served with some very crunchy fries (twice fried?) that were addicting. The angel hair pasta dish was well-balanced and flavorful. And I highly recommend the truly Ridiculous Sundae to finish. I can see why this restaurant group has grown and am looking forward to a return visit. read more

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This was my first time at Zov's and just wow! The ambiance was very nice and upscale as well as inviting. The staff was quick and very on top of everything especially when introducing the chefs specials for the night. Food was cooked to perfection and was a nice portion size. I would absolutely recommend you try the spiced lamb burger! read more

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We had a tennis team lunch here . The outside table was lovely . The service was incredible and the food was delicious. Morgan did an excellent job with arranging this for us . read more

Service was great! They were attentive and very friendly. We ordered the steak tostadas to share and the chop chop salad as our lunch. Huge serving and we took our leftovers home. We sat ourselves at the patio and it was a quiet area. I definitely want to come back to try more of the menu! read more

It was a wonderful dinner experience for the family. From the time we entered to the time we were leaving, we definitely felt welcomed by everyone. Food was awesome! The starter platter was more than enough for our party of six and everyone enjoyed the variety of food we ordered: salads, sliders, pasta and kebabs. There was live entertainment as well. He sang well but was a bit too loud for me (or maybe we were just too close.). Desiree was a fantastic server (along with those who helped her out.). She made sure our son, who has peanut and tree nut allergies, could enjoy his entire meal without worrying about cross contamination. The panda cotta was a great way to end our meal. We look forward to coming back here next time we are in the area. read more

Went here for lunch on a Monday. Not very busy and seated right away. Our server James did a great job explaining the food and drink options. We ordered an Orange Avenue Wit draft and Santorini Spritz to drink. The spritz was sweet and refreshing. To eat we had the Spicy Lamb Burger with fries and Chop Chop salad with chicken. Both meals were tasty and well made. The restaurant is located in the corner of the lot. Parking is adequate, but busy. The restaurant itself is clean, orderly and welcoming. We sat outside near a pleasant fountain. Outside patio is spacious and has fixed and mobile heating units. Meal and service was great, will definitely return. read more

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First time to eat here. I will definitely be back. I had the Beef Pappardelle and my wife had the Pistachio crusted Sea Bass. Both dishes were amazing. I rarely eat a full entree but I even finished hers.I think our server was Alyssa and she did a great job as well! read more

Zov's - Beef Papperdelle, braised short ribs, sautéed spinach, in a mushroom sauce. - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We like Zov's and have dined here a few times. They have a nice, covered patio with heat lamps, and they are dog friendly. Their manager was very accommodating, taking a patio reservation for our party of eight on a busy Friday night, so that a dog could join our dinner. I had the KEBOB TWO WAYS $28.95. The dish included an angus beef tenderloin, marinated grilled chicken breast, jasmine rice pilaf, tomato cucumber salad, and yogurt mint sauce. I thought it was very tasty, the chicken was a little bit dry. My co-diners had a wide array of dishes, and everyone seemed pretty happy with their choices. The service was good throughout dinner. A solid 4-stars for this visit. read more

Zov's - Nice patio - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Zov's in Newport Coast delivers every time. The service is attentive without being overbearing, and the food is consistently excellent--fresh, flavorful, and well-executed. It's the kind of place that makes you want to come back regularly. read more

Nice little gem deeper in the Newport Coast. Very casual, quiet, laid back atmosphere with very good service. Food was very good. I had the spiced lamb burger and the mezze platter. Platter was huge and we didn't make much of a dent. Burger was pretty tasty, wasn't dry at all. Good beer choices. Plenty of parking in the lot. Wasn't empty on a Saturday night, but no wait either. read more

Zov's - Spiced Lamb Burger $17 - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I came in for lunch and had their Pistachio Roasted Seabass. The portion was perfect, the fish sat on a layer of quinoa, shaved Brussels sprouts and a lentil vinaigrette. I would definitely come back and have this again or try something new! read more

Angie and I went to lunch on Friday and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Angie had a small Greek salad with shrimp added, and I went with the lamb burger and the famous lentil soup. The lamb burger was seasoned and cooked perfectly! Everything was wonderful! Angie said that she wanted to lick the plate as the dressing was so delicious. We sat outside on the patio on a lovely sunny day. The service was terrific. This is a great place to have lunch. read more

Zov's - Amazing Greek salad with shrimp. The dressing is so good! - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Came in over the weekend and tried the taco trio special being offered, and boy was it delicious! Zov... please add the shrimp taco to your regular menu! That was my favorite! Our always awesome server Desiré suggested pairing it with the Mediterranean margarita that may replace my previous held first place lemon drop it was that good lol (I seriously did suggest she pass along to management the suggestion to put the shrimp taco on the regular menu :) read more

Zov's - Taco Trio - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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We visited on a Thursday to celebrate a birthday. We sat in a booth. Good lighting fixtures that were dimmed at about 6:30. We liked the golden lentil soup appetizer, rather like split pea soup! The server asked if we wanted it as an appetizer or as a main dish. Great warm bread rolls with soft butter. Enjoyed the pistachio coated sea bass on a dark quinoa cake that rested on refreshingly acidic greens. Great short rib pappardelle, that could perhaps have been served with vegetables, such as a separate dish of vegetable purée. Birthday dessert was a Ridiculous Sundae! Brought to the table in layers in a jar on a plate drizzled with caramel. Remember to ask for a dessert menu. The server was helpful and friendly; a family member also said hello. read more

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This was such a great place to eat! Not only was the food amazing, but our server Alyssa was seriously the best, she was super friendly and thoughtful. She made the whole experience that much better. You can tell they really care about their food and their service. Definitely coming back! read more

I stopped by this restaurant recently and had such a great experience that I had to share! From the moment I sat down, Alyssa, my server, made sure I was well taken care of. She was attentive, and had great recommendations,definitely the highlight of the visit!! I ordered the steak tostadas, and they were absolutely delicious! The crunchy tostada base held everything together beautifully and the sprinkling of queso fresco on top was the perfect finishing touch. To go along with the food, I had the cucumber cooler, it was light, refreshing, and not overly sweet. The cute cucumber swirl garnish was my favorite. The atmosphere was relaxed with plenty of space to enjoy a solo meal or hang out with friends. Between the great food, the stellar service from Alyssa, and the relaxed vibe, I'll be back!! read more

Zov's - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Went in a couple weeks ago & had an amazing dinner at Zov's, thanks to my awesome server Alyssa! The food was so good I haven't stopped thinking about it, so I had to leave a review! She recommended the Kebob Two Ways-- juicy chicken and tender beef, perfectly grilled and served with rice pilaf and a crisp tomato-cucumber salad. Flavor-packed and super satisfying! To sip, Alyssa suggested the White Peach Sangria-- light, fruity, and just the right amount of sweet. And for dessert.. The Butter Cake stole the show. Alyssa said it was her favorite so we had to try it. Rich, warm, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Great food, great service-- I'll definitely be back! read more

Atmosphere, ambience, food, service, etc. were on point. and damn! that BUTTER CAKE though... yuummm!! read more

The service from our waitress to the bus boy was friendly. We were happy to find that the restaurant was quiet on a Thursday night, after a long day of work. Even though it was chilly, the fresh air through all the open doors was nice, as we sat in our little indoor booth. The restaurant has many articles on the walls about their namesake and matriarch, Zov Karamardian, which makes for an interesting read while waiting for your food. I ordered the Short Rib Pappardelle, which was rich and creamy. The meat was very tender and perfect with the spinach mushroom sauce. My husband had the Lamb Burger which looked rather plain in presentation but was full of flavor. I'm looking forward to coming back to try more of their dishes when have both the time and energy. read more

Zov's - Lamb Burger - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Great spot to check out if you're in the area. Service was quick it was quiet for a Sunday afternoon. We ordered the Mediterranean chicken special and the lamb chop special both were delicious. Happy to go back and try other dishes! read more

Zov's - Rosemary Lamb Chops - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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My husband and I just had a dinner here. We have not been here for more than three months. We are impressed by the new menus of the delicious food, they are very fresh and cooked well with care and skills. Also the waiter, his name is Alfredo, he is a wonderful guy, introduced the menu well and both my husband and I are very happy with his service. The music is great! read more

Wonderful lunch served by James. This has become one of our favorite restaurants. The food is delicious and our server James is delightful. We always enjoy the pomegranate martini!! read more

Zov's - Chopped salad and beef tostados. - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Food was amazing... calamari is fantastic... trust Alex he gives the best recommendations!!!!

So happy my man and I decided to try out something different as we're always in the area over the weekend. The host was lovely, the ambience has a more romantic vibe to it and it was rather busy the night we were here. Desire was our server and she went above and beyond for us! - as well as other tables from what we witnessed. Super sweet and took great care of us. We will definitely be returning and asking for her section. As for the food, we started out with the brussels sprouts: 10/10, very filling. I had the Short Rib Pasta, also filling yet super tasty. Hubby got the Classic Cheeseburger and he loved it. The Santorini Spritz and Old fashioned were actually really good and we ended the night with the Butter Cake! Overall our experience was wonderful! Thank you Desire!! We will be back read more

Came in last weekend with a few girlfriends after my stepmom's friend recommended this spot--and we're so glad we did! I started with the Pomegranate Martini (delicious!) and also tried the Espresso Martini, which was hands down the best I've ever had. I ordered the Moroccan Salmon Salad and it was incredible! Our server, Desire, mentioned it was one of the most popular items--and now I see why. She truly elevated our whole experience with her amazing service and spot-on cocktail recommendations. We're already planning to come back, especially to try the butter cake she raved about. Highly recommend this place, and if you can, ask for Desire--she's the best! read more

We had the rosemary lamb and the chicken kebab. They were cooked and seasoned to perfection. Alex was great, such amazing service, and truly great recommendations. The lentil soup was to die for. read more

We had a wonderful dinner. Alyssa P's service was great. We'll be back! Especially enjoyed the Mediterranean Chicken Special -- would be a great new addition to the menu. Short Rib Pappardelle Pasta never disappoints! And the Za'atar Crusted Salmon was amazing. We love your Babganoush! Couldn't leave without sharing a Ridiculous Sundae. Thank you! read more

Zov's - Best dessert! - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Zov is an amazing restaurant with delicious foods. It's a great local spot with a low key and casual vibe. Customer service is perfection and always an A plus!! read more

I went in last night and I had the Chop Chop salad. Super good has crushed pita chips chicken and the two dressings really made the whole salad. Have to thank our server Alyssa for the recommendation because I was just wanting something tasty but light and it was perfect! She made sure our waters were filled gave us bread and also recommended the pomegranate martini for next time. Super grateful for her attentive service and friendly attitude and I will definitely be back to sit in her section and try more of her recommendations :) read more

Went to Zovs for my Birthday today as is my tradition! On your birthday, they end your meal with a complimentary awesome brownie Sundae. I was told that they discontinued that a month ago, but they had something else special. I was served a Panna cotta that my husband enjoyed! I would have ordered the Sundae, but we were in a time crunch to pick up our granddaughter from school. (Also, they didn't offer us the good rolls to go with our salads). Birthday Fail! read more

Amazing food and service. Desire was very helpful and informative on many food selections. Well return for second time. read more

Zov's - Classic hamburger - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Good food, friendly waitress. Understanding manager. I really like their homemade lentil soup. Cheeseburger was good too!

Came for a late lunch/early dinner. The soup was yummy and the chicken special was scrumptious. I really loved the carrots, perfect texture. The service was good too! read more

Zov's - Golden Lentil Soup - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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