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Tzeva, Sarasota, FL

Tzeva

4.5
4.5
355 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Nestled inside Sarasota, Florida’s boutique hotel, Art Ovation Hotel Autograph Collection, Tzeva features modern, shareable Mediterranean cuisine with Israeli influences from Executive Chef Ken Shiro Lumpkin.

Full of bright colors and global spices, Tzeva’s dishes are inspired by local art and seasonal ingredients with a focus on health-conscious options, including fresh vegetables, local fish, and lean meats that pair with Tzeva’s rare Mediterranean wines and exotic-tasting cocktails.

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Additional information

  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ken Lumpkin

What 355 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Healthy

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Mediterranean

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Innovative

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tzeva delights with its "outstanding food" and "attentive service." Located conveniently in the Art Ovation Hotel, it boasts a vibrant atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. Guests rave about the "delicious falafel," "creative Mediterranean cuisine," and "fantastic happy hour deals." A "neighborhood gem" worth revisiting!

355 Reviews
  1. Karen VIP

    Naples6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good and convenient theatre dinner option. Great people watching from outside tables.

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  2. Paul VIP

    Tampa23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful selection to choose from. Food presentation and taste were superb

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  3. Anna

    Tampa2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was okay. It didn’t taste amazing but it wasn’t particularly bad. A bit expensive for cold, mild tasting food.

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  4. kimberly VIP

    Denver117 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the kind of place that surprises you and makes you feel like you have discovered a hidden gem; we tried several restaurants in Sarasota for our few days here and this was exquisite- our favorite- the dishes were presented beautifully and the flavors were spectacular. The Wagu skirt steak, as an example- was perfection - thinly sliced, melted in your mouth and was served with three different sauces. The hummus and baked feta were top level. The service was also friendly and superb. A must try!

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  5. nina VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Artsy hotel restaurant with Moroccan flair. However, the eggs benedict for breakfast too heavily spiced and the chicken dinner too bland.

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  6. Cheryl VIP

    Tampa2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a delicious meal with music and dancing, and recommend this restaurant, particularly if you like the flavors of the middle east.

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  7. Debra

    New York City17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food good. Waiter helpful in describing food. Dessert especially good. Was seated but my party was already there -- a little odd that host didn't know that.

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  8. craig VIP

    Tampa21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the better kept secrets in Sarasota (so far)! Not busy on a Tuesday night, outgoing and cordial staff without being too familiar nor pushy. We sampled from over 15 menu items and all of them were a hit with our group. Standouts were the chicken hummus, lamb kebabs and the falafel - its smoky tomato sauce was incredible. And don’t miss the Turkish cake with white pepper ice cream if it’s on the dessert menu when you are there.

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  9. Jonah

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got there on the early side for happy hour appetizers and drinks. All food choices were unique and intriguing, with a Mediterranean spice twist on almost everything. Different and relaxing!

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  10. Felice

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time & dinner. The surprise of the evening was the roaming belly dancer which really spiced up the evening. We will go there again.

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FAQs

Tzeva offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 413-7425 ext. 110.

Tzeva is rated 4.5 stars by 355 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Tzeva

1255 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ken Lumpkin
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