Zaytinya - Culver City

4.5

70 Reviews

$30 and under

Greek

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2 people

6 Jan 2025

20:00

Booked 126 times today

Lively
Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly

Zaytinya brings the vibrant flavors of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon to life with a menu crafted by José Andrés Group. From mezze spreads like hommus and baba ghannouge to wood-fired kebabs and whole grilled fish, every dish celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean. Complemented by a curated wine list of regional icons and modern favorites, each bite and sip offers a taste of this historic region.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek, Turkish, Lebanese
Hours of Operation
Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 356-0200
Website
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/the-shay/laxdi/dining
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
8801 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Area
Culver City
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

What 70 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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70 Reviews

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Susan
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am so glad that José Andrés has opened this restaurant in Culver City. I love this kind of food and we found the preparation and the flavors to be exceptional. We were invited to try the wine before making a final choice. The babaganoush was exquisite, especially with the bread we were served. The scallops and black cod were perfectly prepared and tender. The lamb kabob with its pickled peppers and onions was special also. And those Brussel sprouts that everyone raves about are not to be missed! The waiters were knowledgeable and provided all kinds of detail. We were very satisfied with this amount of food. We would have loved to have tried the olive oil cake, but there was no room--next time! We will return.
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Kathleen
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
fantastic service. great food at a reasonable price.
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Jorge
VIP
Los Angeles
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The best part of our dining experience was the attentive service from the wait staff. The menu was very similar to what we had in DC at their restaurant. The braised lamb shoulder which is for 3-4 people was underwhelming in flavor on its own. It needed the accompanying tzatziki, garlic spread and Harissa. The spreads were the best part- the Hptiti and the hummus. Their Greek wines don’t have the same finish and body as their Western European neighbors. My wine was compared to a Nebbiolo by our waiter but didn’t deliver on the fruit notes nor balance. The ultimate question is would I come back? Hmm.
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Sam
VIP
Los Angeles
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
so soon after opening a wonderful meal and ambiance
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rashidah
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed our evening at this restaurant. We arrived at 4:00PM so we had the patio to ourselves for awhile. Nicholas was our attentive server and everyone who helped him was a delight. We ordered a variety of small plates from the egglant to the fatoosh to the branzino (fried whole), lamb, french fries, dessert and lots of bread. We did not order alcoholic beverages but two people ordered Turkish coffee which they liked a lot. Delicious!
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Hart
VIP
Los Angeles
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We loved the food except for a few items and went back after 1st time. Id go back for Adana Kebap, Baba ghanoush, Spanatkopita. Turkish coffee is perfect as it should be. Service is another story. We had to wait for over 30minites to be seated without apologies. Table service was better than 1st time however our waitress was missing softer edges. Wait staff were more gracious. Knowing place just opened we will look away and go back soon.
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Maggie
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service both at the bar and the restaurant was outstanding and the food was excellent.
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Korina
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great experience! Everything succeeded our expectation!
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Errol
VIP
Los Angeles
66 reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The dress code is casual. We wanted to eat indoors, but we ate outside on their patio (which I recommend as it is quieter than inside the restaurant). I cannot tell you what we had - as it was Greek to me (p[un intended). Excellent traditional Mediterranean food - except it was outstanding! We did not eat any meat dishes. The bread (pita bread) was puffed as I had it in Turkey. It was light-air-filled, and it was easy to overeat it. Three of the group had a glass of wine (although the waiter said it was bold - it was not more like a pino noire. They did charge for an extra drink, which was taken off the slip - Overall, it was a solid Greek experience.
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Lia
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and ambience-will definitely go back!
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Zaytinya - Culver City is rated 4.5 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

6 Jan 2025

20:00

Booked 126 times today

8801 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

Additional information

Area
Culver City
Hours of Operation
Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek, Turkish, Lebanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Website
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/the-shay/laxdi/dining
Phone number
(310) 356-0200

Zaytinya - Culver City

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