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Zaytoon, Albany, CA

Zaytoon

4.8
4.8
773 Reviews
$30 and under
Middle Eastern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar offers Mediterranean comfort foods with a modern American twist. Located at the corner of Solano and Kains, Zaytoon embraces the everyday Mediterranean kitchen, making it the focus of your casual fine dining experience. With hummus inspired by the flavors of Jerusalem and humanely raised meats, Zaytoon is much more than your average shawarma joint! Come try Zaytoon’s craft cocktails, created by the Jessica Maria, the owner of Albany's craft cocktail bar, the Hotsy Totsy Club. Meet up with your coworkers or friends for Zaytoon's full bar and Happy Hour! Reserve a table for your romantic night out.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sun 10:00–16:45
  • Phone number
    (510) 898-1316
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Albany
  • Cross Street
    Kains
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 773 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zaytoon offers a vibrant and welcoming dining experience with "great food and great vibes." Guests rave about the "excellent fresh food" and "impeccable service," making it a favorite for both family gatherings and casual outings. The Mediterranean menu features standout dishes like kebabs, hummus with mushrooms, and inventive salads. While the ambiance is lively, some find it a bit noisy, but the outdoor seating provides a pleasant alternative. Overall, Zaytoon delivers "authentic and delicious" Middle Eastern cuisine at reasonable prices, ensuring a memorable visit for all.

773 Reviews
  1. Rakia

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always constantly good. The portion size is just right and presentation is great. Love the servers who never changes. I love that, that means they are happy to work there and  treat it right by the restaurant owners. I love going there.

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  2. Raymond

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prompt, friendly service of delicious food with generous portions. I look forward to coming back!

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  3. Linda

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Flavors were wonderful. the Brussel sprouts were delicious but a little too buttery. the Mazza Platter was beautiful and varied but the pita bread did not feel freshly baked (that did not stop us from using it to sop up everything on the platter). The clamor was crispy and we loved the thin fried onions that came with it. The Fattoush Salad was also a winner.

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  4. Ducky

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    None of us felt very good after the meal Hygiene May not be great They cleared and stacked plates right at the table

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  5. Jean

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was excellent.I always get the gamba and shrimp with couscous which is always perfection. We had the pastilla for the first time and LOVED it. The spices and flavors were incredible. We always love the cocktails and dessert is amazing. It is unfortunate that the restaurant is soooo loud. I wish something could be done to soften the volume which makes is extremely difficult to hear your guests.

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  6. Jaime

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zaytoon is a wonderful restaurant with a delicious menu. We had a wonderful server. A second visit is required to sample more of the food.

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  7. Eric

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was well prepared, authentic and delicious. Great ambience and service. It is clearly a well run establishment that has a thoughtfully designed dining environment. This restaurant is on our regular dining out list.

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  8. Christopher

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I arrived 15 minutes early to drop off flowers requesting that they would be placed at the table for a date. Sat down at the table and the flowers were not there. The hostess came by with a very large vase and dumped the flowers in the wrapper directly into the vase. A simple mint lemonade was delivered 15 minutes after I had ordered it and the servers offered us dessert but immediately told us that half of the items would not be available because the kitchen was closing and that she was sorry because she completely forgot about the other half of the restaurant. The food is very delicious and my taste buds were screaming but the service was awful.

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  9. AngelaF

    Portland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this place! Been many times, favorites are kabobs and shrimp/scallop!

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  10. Wayne

    San Francisco

    678 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    678 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m not a Mediterranean food expert but Zaytoon serves some really delicious and well prepared dishes at a reasonable price!! The beef and chicken kabob entrees are just superb examples of quality and execution…….tender, juicy and tasty, grilled flavor!! Very busy joint but service by Nima was outstanding too.

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Zaytoon is rated 4.8 stars by 773 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Zaytoon

1133 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706-1636

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Kains
  • Area
    Albany
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sun 10:00–16:45
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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