Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar

Oh, wow! I met a friend here for lunch... she lives nearby & dines here frequently. I was excited to try a new restaurant & have the opportunity to catch up. I arrived early & drove quite a distance, so I wandered thru the restaurant & was immediately drawn to the decor -- everything is a piece of art, even the way the tables are set up with pretty angles for the silverware & appetizer plates. The color scheme is warm & inviting. The website has excellent pics that highlight everything I described.My next destination was the bathroom. Perfect. Clean, multi-stalls. Not gender-neutral, but doors on stalls for privacy. Well lit & good quality mirrors.I opted to sit outside since the February afternoon was warmish. There's some street noise, but it's buffered by the covered wood structure. Heat lamps are available overhead for evenings or people who chill easily. We wore layers & were comfortable in cushioned chairs.We shared the Mazza Platter with a sampling of flavors that was almost too pretty to eat. We also shared the most delicious pomegranate infused brussels sprouts. Both items were a delight to the taste buds! We warmed up with decaf coffee served in mini-French presses. Mine had cream. The service was impeccable & just the right amount of professionalism, since my friend is also a regular & well liked!There's tons of nearby street parking, some is limited by time. I parked a few blocks away, so I enjoyed a lovely walk before & after my meal. My friend said that this restaurant is excellent for large groups, too, and often has live music in the evenings & holidays.

Enjoying a late afternoon lunch & Zaytoon was still busy. I have frequented this place at least 3-4 times & always come back when I'm in the area. Orders:Lentil soup: potato, lentil, celery & carrot which was perfect for a wet & rainy day. The ingredients are fresh, hence the flavorful component exists. Since I brought my daughter, they were kind enough to split the soup. Such a thoughtful gesture!Beef & Lamb Shrwarma- always a consistent go to with tender pieces of beef & lamb. The sauce tastes like tahini sauce that helps lend a creamy texture & flavor.My consistent go to place with a beautiful,relaxing ambiance. The only issue you may have is parking, but I always look for free residential area & don't have an issue.

Had lunch here. The zaytoon (olives) were salty but delicious. I had the Greek salad with the beef and lamb shawarma. Large portion and delightful! Service was good, even with the number of tables being served. And I really liked the bar area with the stone wall. With the large windows and sunlight, made the place feel airy. Will be back.

Came here with my aunt for lunch. This is her recommendation. Starting with a welcoming very nice environment inside we are greeted quickly by the waitress. I had a fresh squeezed mint lemonade while my aunt had a mint black tea. I had the chicken Shawarma plate with rice and salad all very tasty. My aunt had the lamb kebab also was salad and rice. The lamb was big cubes and well seasoned.I finished it off by sharing a baklava crumble, which surprisingly was topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream . I would come here again .

I came here specifically because I was craving baklava ice cream and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food. I ordered a hummus plate with lamb and it came with pita bread. The hummus was silky smooth and the lamb added a good layer of texture and saltiness that the dish needed. The pita bread could've been softer but it didn't bother me too much. The crumbled baklava was Amazing and definitely satisfied my craving. We shared the dessert amongst 3 people, but I probably could've finished half myself because it was just that good! Overall, atmosphere was great, service was attentive, and portions were very generous.

Phenomenal!! Definitely make reservations because this place is always packed. Everything was top notch. Food was amazing. I would definitely go back again to try more of the menu. Ambiance was really cute. Fun for a date night or dinner with friends. I'm still giving it 5 stars because the food was so good. But the place did seem understaffed for sure and the drinks were not the best.

Trendy, light and bright interior. Stopped in on a busy evening so only available seat was at the bar. Not ideal because it had that typical bar smell . Once I got past that, I had a lot of questions about the menu, but the responses I got were "I don't know" so I just stopped asking questions Ordered the Fattoush salad + falafel.The salad was fresh and crisp. Good sized portion. I had the lemon olive oil dressing on the side, which I was happy I did because it was almost all oil. I also ordered the pomegranate vinaigrette, but it too was very oily You get 6 falafels when opting to + them on a salad. Falafel had good flavor, but I thought they were oily. Very good garlic toum sauce. I tried the jalapeño mint sauce too which was delightful... I'd be curious to learn of the ingredients... it has almost a Parmesan richness finish.

Solid experience, very nice ambience and excellent service. The food is good. I think that the prices are a tiny bit high, but it is Solano Ave. so understandable. My friend and I tried their Brussel sprouts, spanakopita and the eggplant beef dish. I will be back, but I won't run back.

Beautiful ambiance, delicious food. All the appetizers on the mezze platter were delicious- the hummus, baba ganoush, eggplant salad. The beef kebab was so so good- perfectly cooked, not too chewy. The servers were quick and kind, the restaurant itself was beautiful

The food is very good both to go and dine in. I prefer to dine at the actual restaurant. It's nice inside and the service is attentive and friendly. On our latest experience, we had to go food that we picked up. My son enjoyed their Schnitzel which was fried chicken tenders with fries. I had their Lentil Soup and split The Mediterranean Sampler and Shawarma Plate. My friend who prefers veggie options enjoyed the Cauliflower Wrap. And my other friend had their Chicken Shawarma Plate. Everything was tasty and the portions were right. I liked the Falafels and items in the sampler. Their soup was also very tasty.