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Zaytoon, Albany, CA

Zaytoon

4.8
4.8
784 Reviews
$30 and under
Middle Eastern

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Reservations are not required for lunch as we have plenty of seating, but feel free to call us at 510-898-1316 to check availability.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sun 10:00 am–4:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 898-1316
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    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 784 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zaytoon is a beloved Middle Eastern gem in the Bay Area, celebrated for its "amazing food at reasonable prices" and "consistently delicious" dishes like kabobs and the tahini sundae. While acoustics can be challenging, the vibrant atmosphere, "friendly and attentive service," and inventive menu make it a standout dining experience.

784 Reviews
  1. Katherine

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Zaytoon's food is consistently flavorful. Do not miss the falafel even if you just order a side of falafel balls. It is less noisy than it used to be and I noticed acoustic panels that seem to help.

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  2. Betty

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ate was delicious. The Beet Salad was well dressed and plentiful for two. The Short Ribs were tender and tasty - great comfort dish! The Lamb Kebabs and Couscous are my “go to favorite”. The Baklava w/Vanilla Ice Cream was “the right way to end a fantastic meal”! Our server was attentive (checked in on us regularly) and efficient. Wonderful dining experience!

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  3. Albena

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our new favorite Mediterranean restaurant. The food is outstanding and the service is fantastic! The vegetarian missal is to die for! Keep coming back for it! Thank you!

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  4. Jim

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid food and wine list. I've been here several times and always love the terrific choices for appetizers and entrees alike. And dessert! The crumbled baklava with ice cream was a great way to end a very nice meal.

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  5. Byron

    VIP

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here is generally very good and very economical. Last night my wife and I found the food wasn't quite up to snuff from our perspective. The waitperson was responsive but she was not around enough to be of use during the meal. I would still recommend this place to anyone looking for tasty Middle Eastern food.

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  6. Eleanor

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! Good wine choices. We've eaten here many times, tried many dishes, all are excellent - and healthy!

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  7. Maribel

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and our hostess was very patient and helpful.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is outstanding and the service is fantastic! Highly recommend!

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  9. David

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a special occasion. The service was very attentive. The food was fantastic, especially the steak kabobs.

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  10. joan

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Pleasant cheerful somewhat noisy restaurant with quieter tables by the window offers Mediterranean food that is good and heavily salted. Good service and obliging staff but unable to take special requests.

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Zaytoon is rated 4.8 stars by 784 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Zaytoon

1133 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706-1636

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Kains
  • Neighbourhood
    Albany
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sun 10:00 am–4:45 pm
  • 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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