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Zaytoon, Albany, CA

Zaytoon

4.8
4.8
786 Reviews
$30 and under
Middle Eastern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 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.

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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

What 786 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.

786 Reviews
  1. Laurie

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So amazing!!! Best Mediterranean food in have had in forever. Amazing service and amazing food! Highly recommend!!

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  2. Jesset

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for food and drinks. We had the mezze platter, lamb and beet salad. Food was outstanding.

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  3. Katherine

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Betty

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  5. Albena

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    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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  6. Jim

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    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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  7. Byron

    VIP

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    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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  8. Eleanor

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 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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  9. Maribel

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 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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Zaytoon is rated 4.8 stars by 786 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Zaytoon

1133 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706-1636

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Kains
  • Area
    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
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