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Name: Zahav
Address: 237 Saint James Place, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19106
Telephone: (215) 625-8800
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

Zahav

4.6

6647 Reviews

$31 to $50

Middle Eastern

237 Saint James Place, Philadelphia, PA 19106

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Zahav showcases the Israeli-Mediterranean cuisine of Chef/Owner Michael Solomonov. In 2008, Zahav was named one of Esquire's Top 20 New Restaurants in America and Philadelphia Magazine selected Zahav as its Best New Restaurant.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Middle Eastern
Hours of operation
DINNER: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm HAPPY HOUR: Monday - Friday: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Phone number
(215) 625-8800
Website
http://www.zahavrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Michael Solomonov
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
237 Saint James Place, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Neighborhood
Center City
Cross street
Dock Street at Walnut (Between 2nd & 3rd)
Parking details
Valet service available at Sheraton Society Hill on 2nd and Dock Street. Bring Zahav receipt for discount upon leaving. Public lot also available on 2nd Street between Chestnut and Sansom.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Lemonnana
jim beam, muddled mint, fresh lemon, verbena
- Glass$10.00
- Pitcher$36.00
Marble Rye$11.00
pumpernickel & caraway-infused jim beam rye, celery
Sunset View$12.00
rum, aperol, avéze, lemon
Both Sides of the Line$12.00
barrel aged gin, pear, calvados, amontillado
From Puebla, with Love$12.00
smith & cross, ancho, pomegranate, mezcal
The Z&t$12.00
gin, za'atar, byrrh

Wines by the Glass

Cava, Portell Brut, Penedès, NV$12.00
Riesling Kabinett Trocken, Darting, Durkheimer Fronhof, 2015 (1.0L)$12.00
Melon De Bourgogne, Vincent Caille, Muscadet Sur Lie, 2014$12.00
Chenin Blanc, Mother Rock, Swartland, 2015$12.00
Grenache Rosé, Ken Forrester, Stellenbosch, 2016$12.00
Gamay Noir, Chateau De Pizay, Morgon, 2015$12.00
Cabernet Franc, Domaine Guion, Bourgueil, 2014$12.00
Merlot, Dom. De La Patience, Coteaux Du Pont Du Gard, 2014$12.00
Ull De Llebre, Azimut, Penedès, 2013$12.00

Beer

Hardywood Park Pilsner, Richmond, VA$6.50
Victory Headwaters Pale Ale, Downingtown, PA$6.00
Einstok Toasted Porter, Akureyri, Iceland$7.00
Wyndridge Farm Cranberry Apple Cider, Dallastown, PA$7.00
Brooklyn Sorachi Ace Saison, Brooklyn, NY$7.00
Bell's Two Hearted Ale, Kalamazoo, MI$7.00
Draai Laag R2 Koelschip, Millvale, PA
- 16.9 Oz$11.00
Brooklyn Tripel Burner, Brooklyn, NY
- 25.4 Oz$32.00

Non-Alcoholic

Mint Lemonade$5.00
lemon, verbena, mint
Sour Cherry Iced Tea$5.00
pomegranate, mint
Turmeric Lime Soda$5.00
cucumber, cilantro
Pear Ginger Soda$5.00
pear shrub, ginger root, clove

Wines of the World

Sparkling

Chardonnay, BK Wines, "Pet-Nat", Adelaide Hills, 2016$67.00
Chenin Blanc, Monmousseau, Touraine, NV$60.00
Macabeo/parellada, Juvé Y Camps, "Gran Reserva", Penedes, 2009 (1.5L)$119.00
Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, Contadi Castaldi, Franciacorta, NV$67.00
Pinot Meunier/Pinot Noir, Lelarge Pugeot, 1er Cru Champagne, NV$104.00
Pinot Noir/Chardonnay, Forget Brimont, 1er Cru Champagne, NV$126.00
Malbec/Merlot Rosé, Croix De Roche, Fronsac, NV$57.00
Barbera Frizzante, Cordani, "Magia", Gutturnio, 2012$64.00

White/Rosé/Orange

Elbling, Matthias Hild, Upper Mosel, 2015$50.00
Gruner Veltliner, Weingut Martinshof, Austria, 2015 (1.0L)$56.00
Doña Blanca/Godello, Armas De Guerra, Bierzo, 2015$54.00
Moschofilero, Semeli, Pelopennese, 2015$52.00
Viura/malvasia, Bodegas Ostatu, Rioja Alavesa, 2015$52.00
Sylvaner, Stefan Vetter, Franken, 2014$72.00
Garnatxa Blanca/Macabeu, Partida Creus, Catalunya, 2014$69.00
Chardonnay, Domaine Creusserome, Viré-Clessé, 2015$72.00
Riesling, Julian Haart, Mosel, "1, 000l", 2015$66.00
Chenin Blanc, Leo Steen, "Saini Vineyard" Dry Creek Valley, 2015$68.00
Riesling Spätlese Trocken, J.b. Becker, Rheingau, 2001$101.00
Chenin Blanc, Intellego, "Skin Contact", Swartland, 2015$68.00

Red

Trousseau/Poulsard, Domaine Rolet, Arbois, 2009$70.00
Pinot Noir, Jed Steele, "Writer's Block", Mendocino, 2013$58.00
Pinot Noir, Domaine Deliance, "Clos De La Servoisine", Givry 1er Cru, 2014$108.00
Groulleau, Les Sablonettes, Anjou, 2015$74.00
Lagrein, Praxis Cellars, Central Coast, 2008$66.00
Pinotage, Ken Forrester, "Petit", Stellenbosch, 2015$51.00
Négrette, Château La Colombière, "Coste Rouge", Fronton, 2012$58.00
Carignan, Broc Cellars, Alexander Valley, 2014$82.00
Syrah, Domaine Pradelle, Crozes-Hermitage, 2013$72.00
Syrah, Domaine Michelas St Jemms, Crozes-Hermitage, 2015$94.00

Wines of Israel & Palestine

White/rosé

Assaf, Sauvignon Blanc, Galilee, 2014$84.00
Cremisan Cellars, Dabouki, West Bank, 2013$72.00
Pelter, Unwooded Chardonnay, Galilee, 2014$92.00
Somek, Chardonnay, Shomron, 2013$84.00
Tzora, Chardonnay, Judean Hills, 2014$122.00
Clos De Gat, Chardonnay/semillon, "Chanson", Judean Hills, 2015$82.00
Golan Heights Winery, Chardonnay, "Katzrin", Galilee, 2013$129.00
Shvo, Barbera Rosé, Galilee, 2014$68.00

Red

Golan Heights Winery, Pinot Noir, "Yarden", Galilee, 2013$96.00
Cremisan Cellars, Baladi, West Bank, 2013$72.00
Golan Heights Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, "Gilgal", Galilee, 2011$67.00
Golan Heights Winery, Merlot, "Gilgal", Galilee, 2012$64.00
Meishar, Cabernet/Syrah, "Goliath", Samson, 2010$98.00
Golan Heights Winery, Syrah, "Gilgal", Galilee, 2012$62.00
Pelter, Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc, "Trio", Galilee, 2014$106.00
Tzora, Cabernet/Syrah "Judean Hills Red", Judean Hills, 2014$112.00
Somek, Syrah/Carignan, "Adom", Shomron, 2012$82.00
Clos De Gat, Syrah/Cabernet, "Chanson Rouge", Judean Hills, 2015$85.00
Shvo, Grenache/Barbera, Galilee, 2011$112.00
Clos De Gat, Syrah, "Har'el", Judean Hills, 2012$89.00
Flam, Syrah, "Reserve", Judean Hills, 2013$142.00
Kadita, Cabernet/Merlot Galilee 2008$138.00
Tzora, Cabernet/Syrah, "Misty Hills", Judean Hills, 2013$182.00
Ein Teina, Syrah/Petite Verdot , "Ghail", Galilee, 2014$110.00

Wines of Lebanon, Turkey & Morocco

White/rosé

Chateau Kefraya, Sauv Blanc/Bourbolenc, "Les Breteches", Bekaa Valley, 2014$53.00
Turasan, Emir, Cappadocia, 2015$56.00
Pasaeli, Yapincak, Thrace, 2015$62.00
Chateau Musar, Vermentino/Chardonnay, Bekaa Valley, 2014$75.00
Vinkara, Narince, "Reserve", Anatolia, 2013$82.00
Sevilen, Sauvignon Blanc, "Fumé 900", Aegean, 2010$140.00
Chateau Musar, Merwah/Obaideh, "Blanc", Bekaa Valley, 2004$138.00
Chateau Musar, Merwah/Obaideh, "Blanc", Bekaa Valley, 2003$138.00
Chateau Musar, Merwah/Obaideh, "Blanc", Bekaa Valley, 2000$198.00
Chateau Musar, Merwah/Obaideh, "Blanc", Bekaa Valley, 1991$318.00
Massaya, Cinsault Rosé, Bekaa Valley, 2015$58.00
Turasan, Kalecik Karasi Rosé, Cappadocia, 2015$60.00
Kavaklidere, Calkarasi Rosé, Aegean, 2014$54.00
Chateau Musar, Cinsault Rosé, Bekaa Valley, 2014$75.00

Red

Cave Kouroum, Cinsault/Syrah, "Petit Noir" Bekaa Valley, 2013$50.00
Vinkara, Kalecik Karasi, "Reserve", Anatolia, 2012$85.00
Pasaeli, Karasakiz/Merlot, "6n", Aegean, 2014$72.00
Chateau Musar, Cinsault/Syrah, "Cuvée Jeune Rouge", Bekaa Valley, 2013$75.00
Chateau Musar, Cinsault/Cabernet, "Hochar", Bekaa Valley, 2011$94.00
Chateau Musar, Cabernet/Carignan/Cinsault, "Rouge", Bekaa Valley, 1998$222.00
Chateau Musar, Cabernet/Carignan/Cinsault, "Rouge", Bekaa Valley, 1999$222.00
Chateau Musar, Cabernet/Carignan/Cinsault, "Rouge", Bekaa Valley, 2004$152.00
Thalvin Winery, Syrah, "Syrocco", Zenata 2012$72.00
Chateau Kefraya, Cabernet/syrah, "Rouge", Bekaa Valley, 2011$77.00
Chateau Kefraya, Cabernet/Syrah "Comte De M" Bekaa Valley 2010$136.00
Massaya, Cabernet/Mourvedre "Gold Reserve", Bekaa Valley, 2010$138.00

What 6,647 people are saying

Zahav reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
1.7Value

Noise • Moderate

6,647 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Reviewed on September 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
Amazing food. the lamb was cooked to perfection
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CassandraC
Atlantic City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely love coming to Zahav! Our only complaint is the wait time for a reservation but it is for good reason, this is THE place to eat in Philly! My husband and I have been several times and most recently took our parents to enjoy the experience. If you are looking for true Israeli cuisine, this is the place for you! The food is beyond delicious, authentic and the overall vibe of the restaurant is fun and fresh. You won't be disappointed!
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KatherineS
Austin7 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals you’ll have (possibly ever) hands down. It’s worth it for the food alone but the service is impeccable.
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Spycow
Chicago14 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 26, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I'm not sure if we were there on an off service night but from when we arrived to when we left our experience was less than stellar. You arrive & its quite chaotic, table wasn't ready upon arrival for our reservation for us & many others waiting in front of us. Our server was the highlight of the night, she was great throughout our experience. One of the items we came for was the famous Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder. When asked about it for the tasting menu, we were told they were out already, for a 7:30 reservation which is ridiculous when you can get bar seating without reservations earlier & can order it. Our experience continued downhill from there. Drinks took forever to come out & our food was coming out under cooked, over cooked & cold as we watched the table next to us who sat down 15 minutes after us & took forever to place their order get their food before us having also ordered the tasting menu. Our steak looked well done while theirs came out right after ours looking as if it was just pulled off the grill. They left & paid before us. The "pusher" responsible for reviewing & releasing the food wasn't doing a great job. We watched tables around us get food at completely random times with long waits, short wait & no cadence. The food was rather forgetabble. We have an Israeli restuarant in Chicago that across the board all their dishes were better especially for the price. The hot hummus was the best part of the meal. Reservations are so hard to get & the fact you don't get asked during your reservation if you are interested in their signature dish would make one assume you can't request ahead of time but first come first serve. There is no information regarding any of this on their website. If you are going for that dish, get a bar seat or make 5pm reservations. We are fortunate to travel all over the world & try all types of local food but for us a place with so much hype we would not recommend to our friends based on our overall experience.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City4 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 26, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
There is not enough text space in this dialog box to fully explain the horrendous experience. The service is the main root of the problem. This was one of the worst experiences I have ever had in my adult life whilst eating at out at a restaurant.
1 person found this helpful
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AlexH
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 26, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite restaurant in the city for the past 7 years! Unique, delicious food and top notch staff.
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Hallmark VIP
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 26, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great food, but slow service. Your food will come before your drinks. There is an overall attitude problem here. The waitstaff should take it down a peg or two. The food is the star here, not you. No excuses.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia2 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 25, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A little off this time. We were served burnt bread and the waiter did not return back to check on our first course.
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Dondo
Philadelphia16 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 24, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good and interesting food . The tasting menu is almost too much food and we were given an extra vegetable serving, an extra small plate and an extra dessert. The wine pairing was also very good. The next time we go, we will order the hummus and several small plates.
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PhillyPhoodie
Philadelphia32 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 24, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful dinner celebrating our wedding anniversary. The staff wished us congratulations and we had specially printed menus just for us. The food is terrific. Their hummus is the best anywhere The lamb with the pomegranate molasses glaze was heavenly. My only complaint is that the music was a little loud at times. What a memorable dinner.
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237 Saint James Place, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Additional information

Cross street
Dock Street at Walnut (Between 2nd & 3rd)
Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
DINNER: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm HAPPY HOUR: Monday - Friday: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Middle Eastern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet service available at Sheraton Society Hill on 2nd and Dock Street. Bring Zahav receipt for discount upon leaving. Public lot also available on 2nd Street between Chestnut and Sansom.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Solomonov
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.zahavrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(215) 625-8800
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

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Cocktails

Lemonnana

Marble Rye$11.00

Sunset View$12.00

Both Sides of the Line$12.00

From Puebla, with Love$12.00

The Z&t$12.00

Wines by the Glass

Cava, Portell Brut, Penedès, NV$12.00

Riesling Kabinett Trocken, Darting, Durkheimer Fronhof, 2015 (1.0L)$12.00

Melon De Bourgogne, Vincent Caille, Muscadet Sur Lie, 2014$12.00

Chenin Blanc, Mother Rock, Swartland, 2015$12.00

Grenache Rosé, Ken Forrester, Stellenbosch, 2016$12.00

Gamay Noir, Chateau De Pizay, Morgon, 2015$12.00

Cabernet Franc, Domaine Guion, Bourgueil, 2014$12.00

Merlot, Dom. De La Patience, Coteaux Du Pont Du Gard, 2014$12.00

Ull De Llebre, Azimut, Penedès, 2013$12.00

Beer

Hardywood Park Pilsner, Richmond, VA$6.50

Victory Headwaters Pale Ale, Downingtown, PA$6.00

Einstok Toasted Porter, Akureyri, Iceland$7.00

Wyndridge Farm Cranberry Apple Cider, Dallastown, PA$7.00

Brooklyn Sorachi Ace Saison, Brooklyn, NY$7.00

Bell's Two Hearted Ale, Kalamazoo, MI$7.00

Draai Laag R2 Koelschip, Millvale, PA

Brooklyn Tripel Burner, Brooklyn, NY

Non-Alcoholic

Mint Lemonade$5.00

Sour Cherry Iced Tea$5.00

Turmeric Lime Soda$5.00

Pear Ginger Soda$5.00

Wines of the World

Sparkling

Chardonnay, BK Wines, "Pet-Nat", Adelaide Hills, 2016$67.00

Chenin Blanc, Monmousseau, Touraine, NV$60.00

Macabeo/parellada, Juvé Y Camps, "Gran Reserva", Penedes, 2009 (1.5L)$119.00

Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, Contadi Castaldi, Franciacorta, NV$67.00

Pinot Meunier/Pinot Noir, Lelarge Pugeot, 1er Cru Champagne, NV$104.00

Pinot Noir/Chardonnay, Forget Brimont, 1er Cru Champagne, NV$126.00

Malbec/Merlot Rosé, Croix De Roche, Fronsac, NV$57.00

Barbera Frizzante, Cordani, "Magia", Gutturnio, 2012$64.00

White/Rosé/Orange

Elbling, Matthias Hild, Upper Mosel, 2015$50.00

Gruner Veltliner, Weingut Martinshof, Austria, 2015 (1.0L)$56.00

Doña Blanca/Godello, Armas De Guerra, Bierzo, 2015$54.00

Moschofilero, Semeli, Pelopennese, 2015$52.00

Viura/malvasia, Bodegas Ostatu, Rioja Alavesa, 2015$52.00

Sylvaner, Stefan Vetter, Franken, 2014$72.00

Garnatxa Blanca/Macabeu, Partida Creus, Catalunya, 2014$69.00

Chardonnay, Domaine Creusserome, Viré-Clessé, 2015$72.00

Riesling, Julian Haart, Mosel, "1, 000l", 2015$66.00

Chenin Blanc, Leo Steen, "Saini Vineyard" Dry Creek Valley, 2015$68.00

Riesling Spätlese Trocken, J.b. Becker, Rheingau, 2001$101.00

Chenin Blanc, Intellego, "Skin Contact", Swartland, 2015$68.00

Red

Trousseau/Poulsard, Domaine Rolet, Arbois, 2009$70.00

Pinot Noir, Jed Steele, "Writer's Block", Mendocino, 2013$58.00

Pinot Noir, Domaine Deliance, "Clos De La Servoisine", Givry 1er Cru, 2014$108.00

Groulleau, Les Sablonettes, Anjou, 2015$74.00

Lagrein, Praxis Cellars, Central Coast, 2008$66.00

Pinotage, Ken Forrester, "Petit", Stellenbosch, 2015$51.00

Négrette, Château La Colombière, "Coste Rouge", Fronton, 2012$58.00

Carignan, Broc Cellars, Alexander Valley, 2014$82.00

Syrah, Domaine Pradelle, Crozes-Hermitage, 2013$72.00

Syrah, Domaine Michelas St Jemms, Crozes-Hermitage, 2015$94.00

Wines of Israel & Palestine

White/rosé

Assaf, Sauvignon Blanc, Galilee, 2014$84.00

Cremisan Cellars, Dabouki, West Bank, 2013$72.00

Pelter, Unwooded Chardonnay, Galilee, 2014$92.00

Somek, Chardonnay, Shomron, 2013$84.00

Tzora, Chardonnay, Judean Hills, 2014$122.00

Clos De Gat, Chardonnay/semillon, "Chanson", Judean Hills, 2015$82.00