Tzeva

Name: Tzeva
Address: 1255 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34236
Telephone: (941) 413-7425 ext. 110
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (388)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

1255 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Healthy
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(941) 413-7425 ext. 110
Website
http://www.tzevasarasota.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ken Lumpkin
Catering
Our sales department works closely with our chef to provide wonderful options of varying sizes and prices for catered events, which can also include a full bar and serving staff if required.
Private party facilities
At Tzeva, with terrace, and our Gallery Bar all provide a wide range of possibilities for events and are very versatile to any occasion.

Location
1255 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Cross street
N Palm Ave Garage, the first 2 hours are free.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Christmas in July Wine Dinner
$65.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 30, 2025 only
A magical holiday experience at Tzeva! Celebrate the season with a festive Wine Dinner while enjoying the company of Santa Claus himself. Perfect for enjoying a three-course menu including a main course of turkey scallopini and Wagyu NY strip. Prepayment and reservations required. Payment adds 20% gratuity and tax. See the full menu and wine pairings here below: 1st Course Sweet potato soup, fire roasted jumbo shrimp, asparagus, coconut cream, pistachio, saffron aioli. Wine Comtesse de Malet Roquefort, White Bordeaux Blend, France Medium body, subtle fruit notes, and a touch of nuttiness. Perfect for matching the coconut cream, pistachio and saffron aioli. Texture also stands up to the richness of the soup and shrimp. 2nd Course Organic turkey scallopini, apricot-cashew corn bread stuffing, rosemary heirloom baby carrots and cranberry jus. Wagyu NY Strip, beef tallow potato pave, roasted candy-striped beets, roquefort crema. Wine Archery Summit, Dundee Hills, Oregon, Pinot Noir The bright red fruit and earthiness, complement the cranberry jus and herbs without overpowering the delicate turkey. Its acidity also balances the sweetness from apricot and carrots. 3rd Course Fig Pudding, vanilla infused whiskey butterscotch, gingerbread crumbles, candied ginger. Wine Taylor Fladgate Port Wine Nutty, caramel, dried fruit character. Warm, oxidative notes pair beautifully with ginger, fig and butterscotch

Popular dishes

Lord Byron's Verse$13.00
Kaffir Lime Leaf Gin, muddled cucumber, sage, lime, lemon
The Great Escape$13.00
Oolong Tea Rye Whiskey, Metaxa, Campari, Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, bitters
Hera & Aphrodite$13.00
Vodka, Green Chartreuse, lime, pear
Sacred Corners$13.00
Palo Santo Infused Reposado Tequila, passionfruit, lime, orange, rose petal
Roman Mai Tai$13.00
Coco Cartel, Campari, lime, orgeat, orange curacao, cinnamon
Midnight At the Oasis$13.00
Metaxa Grande Fine, Sherry

Beer

Funky Buddha Floridian Wheat$8.00
Cigar City Jal Alai IPA$8.00
Yuengling Lager$7.00
Stella Pilsner$7.00
Michelob Ultra Lager Dogfish Head Sea Quench$6.50
Ale Session Sour$8.00
Heineken Light | 0.0 Alcohol$7.00

Wine

Sparkling

Domaine St Michelle, Brut, Washington$10.00
Veuve Clicquot, Brut, "Yellow Label", Champagne, France$29.00

White

Louis Jadot, Chardonnay, "Steel", Burgundy, France$15.00
The Seeker, Pino Gris, Veneto, Italy$10.00
Duck Horn, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand$14.00
Samas, Vermentino/Chardonnay, Sardinia Italy$14.00

Red

A To Z Wineworks, Pinot Noir, Oregon$15.00
Simi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, California$15.00
Carmel Road, Cabernet Sauvignon, California$10.00
Meomi, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, California$15.00
Mastroberardino, Redimore Irpinia Aglianico, Campania Italy$16.00

What 388 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.0Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tzeva is a Mediterranean gem in downtown Sarasota, celebrated for its "excellent food and service" and vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "wonderful selection" of dishes and unique entertainment, including belly dancers. With attentive staff and standout dishes like the "lamb shank" and "sesame crème brûlée," Tzeva offers a delightful dining experience.

388 Reviews

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debra VIP
Rhineland-Palatinate237 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The toasted feta and sweet potato flatbread were great..topped off with a cherry mocktail!
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Gia
Orlando / Central Florida East7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a large party with several different dishes prepared . The food was outstanding and beverages were great
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Axel VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved the long-awaited changes to the menu! Some old favorites got a new twist and the tasty new additions were a hit. Loved the Florida shrimp and the Wagyu short ribs. Will be back soon.
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Denise
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great lunch at Tzeva with 3 friends. A variety of Mediterranean dishes large and small to choose from. Food was delicious! Service and ambiance was wonderful. I will go there again!
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Paul
Tampa / Central Florida West15 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were a little disappointed in the food. In a few cases it just lacked flavor. The chef seems to think a dollop of a spicy sauce is all that is needed to flavor a dish, but the main ingredient needs to be flavored, too. Two different variations of hummus were tried at our table. In both, there was a spicy condiment atop the hummus, but the hummus itself was bland, desperately in need of both lemon and salt. The lamb shashlik was decent and came with a nice rice and a tasty onion jam.
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Lauren
Philadelphia County6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! A hidden gem in the Sarasota food scene.
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Linda
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, and carefully and creatively prepared dinner. Wine pairings were excellent.
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Charles VIP
Phoenix / Arizona25 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Unappealing food served after enormous delays at a prix fixe event, We left after waiting nearly two hours for the second course so that we could get dinner elsewhere.
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Bruce
New York City48 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tzeva is a gem in downtown Sarasota. They offer true Mediterranean dishes which are delicious. Kadek our server was very attentive and knowledgeable and offered excellent dining suggestions.
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Robert M .
Philadelphia County8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the food. The grouper with couscous was great. The service was friendly and helpful.
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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 4.2 stars by 388 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

1255 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
N Palm Ave Garage, the first 2 hours are free.
Neighborhood
Sarasota
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
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ken Lumpkin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tzevasarasota.com/
Phone number
(941) 413-7425 ext. 110
Catering
Our sales department works closely with our chef to provide wonderful options of varying sizes and prices for catered events, which can also include a full bar and serving staff if required.
Private party facilities
At Tzeva, with terrace, and our Gallery Bar all provide a wide range of possibilities for events and are very versatile to any occasion.

Tzeva

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

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Cocktails

Lord Byron's Verse$13.00

The Great Escape$13.00

Hera & Aphrodite$13.00

Sacred Corners$13.00

Roman Mai Tai$13.00

Midnight At the Oasis$13.00

Beer

Funky Buddha Floridian Wheat$8.00

Cigar City Jal Alai IPA$8.00

Yuengling Lager$7.00

Stella Pilsner$7.00

Michelob Ultra Lager Dogfish Head Sea Quench$6.50

Ale Session Sour$8.00

Heineken Light | 0.0 Alcohol$7.00

Wine

Sparkling

Domaine St Michelle, Brut, Washington$10.00

Veuve Clicquot, Brut, "Yellow Label", Champagne, France$29.00

White

Louis Jadot, Chardonnay, "Steel", Burgundy, France$15.00

The Seeker, Pino Gris, Veneto, Italy$10.00

Duck Horn, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand$14.00

Samas, Vermentino/Chardonnay, Sardinia Italy$14.00

Red

A To Z Wineworks, Pinot Noir, Oregon$15.00

Simi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, California$15.00

Carmel Road, Cabernet Sauvignon, California$10.00

Meomi, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, California$15.00

Mastroberardino, Redimore Irpinia Aglianico, Campania Italy$16.00

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