Excellent food and service. Very nice menu. Great selection! I had the chicken paillard salad and Panna cotta for dessert. Brian was our server and provided excellent customer care. Thank you again for an excellent dining experience. read more

Zov's - Chicken paillard salad - Mediterranean Near Me - San Clemente, California

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The ambiance appeared clean and fresh, but very loud. I ordered the salmon and sadly it was dry and the orzo with feta was overwhelmingly pungent. I couldn't taste anything after eating the feta only feta. The waiter Mika was pushy to get our order. Only to get it wrong. Then pushy to have us pay our bill so he could leave. He said we could stay but he wanted to check out. Not a good first impression. I will try again when they work out the details. read more

My mom and I dined at Zov's for the first time and we were blown away. First of all, Alex was behind the bar making wonderful cocktails all night. The Triple B was excellent. Perfectly tart, not too sweet and not overpowered by the elderflower. The White Peach Sangria was bright, refreshing, and perfect for a sunny afternoon or a warm summer night. Mitchell was our server and every recommendation he has was spot on. We started with the eggplant fries and the Brussels sprouts with bacon. The eggplant was crispy and unlike any other eggplant dish I've had in the best way possible. It's my new favorite way to have eggplant. And the Brussels with bacon were some of the best Brussels sprouts I've ever had. I would go back just to have those. For entrees I had the grilled skirt steak with chimichurri and my mom had the Parmesan pistacho crusted seabass. The steak was grilled perfectly medium rare with super crispy garlic fingerling potatoes and the seabass was cooked beautifully with a quinoa patty underneath. The quinoa might have been my favorite part of all it was absolutely outstanding. Finally we finished up with the panna cotta for dessert, which was light with the perfect amount of sweetness. It came with fresh berries and mint to brighten it all up. I might have to steal the recipe. Would highly recommend and will be coming back. (I was too busy eating to get pictures of anything other than the panna cotta.) read more

Zov's - Panna cotta - Mediterranean Near Me - San Clemente, California

Zov's San Clemente is officially opened a it's absolutely stunning! Came here for family and friends and had a beautiful time. Amazing food, wonderful service, and fantastic drinks can't wait to come back! read more

We stumbled upon Zovs while visiting San Clemente and it ended up being the highlight of our trip. Every dish was memorable and the staff made us feel like regulars even on our first visit read more

Went here for dinner with friends and it was the perfect choice. The food was delicious from start to finish, the atmosphere was lively but comfortable, and the downtown San Clemente location is just beautiful. Can't recommend it enough! read more

Stylish dining area, attentive staff, delicious lunch, and affordable prices! Perfect! My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our midday mimosas, chicken paillard salads, and 4 generational family recipe lentil soups. Can't wait to go back and explore more of Zov's menu! read more

Zov's is exactly what downtown San Clemente needed. The food is outstanding, the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, and the location couldn't be better. Whether it's date night or a casual dinner, this place delivers every time. read more

Wow the atmosphere and environment was so welcoming. The aesthetic is perfect for a date night. Honestly one of the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. My friends and I went for brunch and the Steak and Eggs were on another level! Definitely want to come back for the great service and even more amazing food. read more

I was thrilled we were getting a Zov's in San Clemente. After 20 years of dining at the Tustin location. Told all my neighbors how wonderful the food was and planned a dinner for 10 friends from SC. Sorry to say my Seabass was too salty! And after several calls to make reservations and being told not possible on a Friday night I show up early to reserve 2 tables next to each other an hour before everyone shows up only to be told sorry we can't tonight. After 6 of us are seated there is a booth next to us and our waiter tries to get our other 4 seated there only to be told the manager says it's reserved for 4 who requested a booth! While our other 4 had to sit across from them! No apologies no comped anything and at no time did anyone during my calls mention we could make reservations for 2 tables in fact they said repeatedly no reservations on weekends! Not sure we will be back! Such a shame because we dine out weekly and I would have loved to add Zov's to our list. On top of all this it's very loud and the top Deck with a view is not open! read more

Maybe we went on an off night, but our experience was a bit mixed. The mezze platter was the standout, really flavorful and well done. Unfortunately, the seabass and meatloaf were both dry, beet salad was average. The butter cake was delicious. Service was pleasant, though not particularly polished, there seemed to be quite a few newer, possibly inexperienced staff members. The interior is beautiful and thoughtfully designed. Hoping this was just an off night, as there's definitely potential. read more

Terrible . Tasteless food. Eggplant fries super soggy and no flavor whatsoever. Very bland sea bass and salmon. Just planted the check on the table without asking if we wanted dessert and collected plates before we were even done. Unfortunately on top of that " forgot " to give me back my credit card. Awful experience in every way! read more

Enjoyed Zovs for a belated mother's day lunch. It was delicious (we had the sea bass & the filet of beef kabob) & the service was perfect. Looking forward to coming back in the evening & trying out a cocktail at the bar. read more

I've dined at Zov's 2X and the food was amazing. The beet salad was over the top. And their flatbreads are very tasty. The service was perfect. All staff was very attentive and made sure we were happy with our food. The one reason why I'll NOT return to Zov's, is the ambiance. The noise is beyond brutal. We even tried sitting in the "patio" area only to find that again, we couldn't take the noise and could not hear each other speak, at all. Huge disappointment and the noise will keep me from coming back. I understand about all the little tweaks it takes to get it right. But I don't see/hear how to soften the noise. Sorry, but both times just weren't enjoyable at all. Best Blessings. Diane read more

Great food and service! First time there, but will definitely return. We both had omelettes, they were delicious.

My wife and I had dinner at Zov's San Clemente for the first time and all I can say is "I can't wait to go back!" the restaurant is very well done, very comfortable with lots of natural light. Seating is comfortable and spacious. Our server greeted us immediately and did a wonderful job of making our dining experience a great one and she did not disappoint! The drinks were great and served quickly, the food was excellent (try the Brussel Sprouts appetizer its great!) we had the kebob trio and it was served quickly and was hot and delicious with the proteins all perfectly cooked. All in all a great experience and I encourage everyone especially locals to give it a try. read more

My uncle and I went to dinner this week. We had a wonderful experience. The food was fresh and flavorful. Our waitress, Sheena, was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was inviting and everything we ordered was delicious. We will definitely recommend it and look forward to coming back. read more

We loved our experience at Zov's, from the ambiance when you walk in, the food items we tried, and our wonderful service from Victoria and Mark, the manager. This is definitely the kind of spot you could come to once (or multiple times) a week & never get tired of!! read more

Love the food! Hate that it's sooooo loud! My friend and I left with sore throats being we had to yell across the table to have a conversation! They need to fix this!!! I won't be back to dine until they do! What a shame! read more

Very noisy, hard to hear. Tables along one side are close together, you can hear everyones convesations. Service was good, waiter was polite and knowledgeable. Little disappointed with the Moroccan Salmon Salad. It had too much dressing and the salmon was undercooked. Otherwise, food was good, not great. Cockage is on the high side at $35. We will wait a few months before returning. read more

After patiently waiting for this gem of a restaurant to open I finally went in this evening with two of my best friends to celebrate one of their Birthday's. To say it's been worth the wait is an understatement. Everything was amazing! The craft cocktails, the food, the service (thank you Victoria...you were awesome) all perfect. And we ran into so many friends. Just a wonderful experience overall. The owner came by to greet us and ask us how everything was. He was so gracious and truly interested in our feedback. I am so happy to have Zov's here in San Clemente. A wonderful addition to our community. read more

We went to the soft opening yesterday and the food and service exceeded expectations. Mitchell our waiter was amazing, he was attentive with a sense of humor. Alexandra our bartender made me a really good cocktail, the blackberry bourbon smash, highly recommend. read more

It echoes... difficult to hear your friends' conversations. The food was delicious, great presentation, and service.

Premium price for mediocre food quality and service. I was recommended skirt steak over the beef kabob and it was chewy and nothing special. Couple of simple modifications on the side costed me a whole meal. Asked for olive oil and balsamic and both were poor quality. While not crowded at all, I had to call my waitress and they never checked on me without being called. Ambiance was good. read more

Had such a great brunch experience at Zov's!Tanya was our server and she was so kind, attentive, fun, and made us feel really taken care of throughout. The food was amazing and everything came out perfectly. The ambiance was also really nice -- cozy, welcoming, and perfect for a relaxing brunch. Definitely looking forward to coming back! read more

So sad about this, food is good, but they use SEED OILS- it's mediterranean food!! I don't get it.

Hate to do this because I wanted to like this place as I live downtown San Clemente, but one star is all I can offer and I won't be returning. It looks fairly nice, and the seating, lighting and ambiance is a little above average. But I went there last night (5/18/26), and ordered a lamb burger and the patty was thin, small and overcooked. It was almost as though it was made by Swanson's and it came pre-made from the frozen foods section of Ralph's. Though it was a Monday night, either close or get a chef in there. The fries were nothing special either. read more

Came here last Saturday and the place was packed! We were greeted by a nice young lady at the host stand and were sat in one of their cozy booths near the patio area. This location in San Clemente boosts a more modern and chic vibe than their other locations but it does tend to get a bit noisy. Our server Abtin was so kind and patient and helped us order some of their best dishes including the pistachio crusted Seabass, Grilled skirt steak which he recommended to add some prawns too make it a surf and turf style and the mezze platter. We finished with their butter cake and ridiculous sundae which was to die for! This spot definitely feels like the new go to in SC and can't wait to come back and dine with them. Thank you Abtin and the Zovs team for a great night. read more

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Will definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone, although the word is already getting out and it will be harder to get in. read more

Went to dinner last night and had a great experience. Omar was great and made the night that much better. We will be coming back often!

Outstanding service, ambience and food . Our server , Kara (spelling?) was super friendly and helpful! She recommended the Mezze plate which I would not have ordered. Whoa was it delicious! Kabobs were tasty. My husband had the peach sangria ... so refreshing! Highly recommend you dine here soon before the word gets out and there is a wait list! Dined at 2pm on a Friday read more

Omg so disappointed tonight! Sea bass, lamb app, Brussel sprouts, meatloaf -all very disappointing. Way too noisy as well, Im good with noisy but when spending $300 plus I expect a heck of a lot better! Our server was lovely ! read more

Love the feel of the restaurant. It was louder than expected but the manager said they are working on ways to improve that so they are aware. Mezze plate was shared by our party and 2 best dishes out of 4 were the lamb burger and the shrimp kebab . Eggplant fries were a gift to the table and are AMAZING read more

Exquisite Fare. Exceptional service. This restaurant is the latest gem on Avenida Del Mar. We had the Greek Salad and Salmon Tacos. Fabulous and delicious with flavors bursting with coastal Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy and partake at this fine establishment ! read more