Zaina Food Drinks & Friends

Ate here all the time years ago when I lived in Maple Leaf. Went the other day and it's still great!

I went to Zaina just this past weekend and enjoyed it considerably. I got their gyro sandwich and really enjoyed it. As typically with Greek food it left me quite full and satisfied for quite a bit of time afterwards. It was by keeping this in mind why I only got the sandwich and not the plate which included French Fries.The space is fairly small as far as seating goes other than one larger room which could occupy maybe about six or seven people at one table.

I love their food and on warm day I enjoy getting takeout and just eating it there. It's kind of a weird parking lot but I like the food enough to ignore that! The little room that they do have is a cool setting.

Super tasty! The owners are kind and very quick with service. I highly recommend their falafel plate. Glad I finally visited, but it's too expensive for me to go back. Also, the noise from the road makes it difficult to enjoy the seated area. Check them out!

The Falafel is to die for. Fresh, and prepared on the spot. Take out is recommended due to very limited indoor seating, but I highly recommend this location for a try.

Ordered to go. Food was delicious.The Greek Fries were amazing. You could honestly make a meal of just the fries. Project 9 brewing is just across the street.Pick up to go and enjoy a beer.

I've driven past Zaina for years and years and have never planned well enough to make a stop in so i rectified that tonight. It's easy to find, parking is a bit odd but available and I appreciated they were still open on the later side. I really really want to love this place, I love Greek food and all the different wonderful variations on dishes in the various restaurants. I had high high hopes for Zaina so maybe that's why it fell so short...? I ordered a falafel gyro and hummus and pita. I thought it was strange and sneaky that they don't have falafel or hummus as sides and instead you apparently purchase a whole plate/dish/meal. I threw in a baklava at the last minute and my total was $34. $34 for a veggie sandwich and hummus and ONE (1) regular sized pita and an order of two small pieces of baklava. I've never paid so much for so little food. I can list 5 other Greek places easy that I can get much more food at that same price. Still, I know times are tough and I can't fault a small business for having to do what it takes to stay open so I kept an open mind and was prepared to be wowed. I was not wowed. The falafel gyro was well seasoned and fresh and was ok. The hummus was ok as well, mediocre at best and the one single piece of pita was a bit insulting and stingy in comparison with the size of the hummus. My baklava was equally as mediocre. None of the food was bad, it was obviously fresh and made with love but it was just...underwhelming and not at all worth the price. The service was great and prompt and I just really wish I enjoyed my meal. I also felt a few things were a tad sneaky...you pay after your food is done which I can't think of many places that don't make you pay when you order. It's odd but maybe that's just me. I previously mentioned no side/appetizer options so if you want to try a dish in smaller quantities (cheaper amounts) your only option is a full dish. The hummus dish mentioned nothing about the number of pita, which isn't uncommon but I've never received an order of hummus with fewer than three pitas. Gyro SABABA and Gyro Hut, both in Northgate and Greek Kitchen in Richmond Beach are my favorites that are delicious and a great value.

What an indictment of Seattle's food scene!The food is what you'd expect from a pre-renaissance food cart (in fairness, the restaurant is little more than a stand), but the prices are not. The restaurant seems aware their bland dishes don't merit the $19 they charge, as they miserly exaggerate their offerings to justify the bill. Please, if a platter includes two olives as a garnish, do not say the dish "comes with olives". How disingenuous!As for the space? It is cutely repurposed, especially in the is-it-indoor/is-it-outdoor room, which is heavily decorated and carpeted. Also to Zaina's credit, it's open later than most places in post-covid NE Seattle. Thank you for your service.

I really love this place, staff is really nice and food delicious ! My go to is the Greek fries they never disappoint

Amazingly flavorful with large servings! Always fresh and best Mediterranean food in town, hands down.