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Zaytoon

4.6
4.6
533 Reviews
$30 and under
Middle Eastern
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, International

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (510) 898-1316

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Neighborhood

    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

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What 533 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • East Bay

    Healthy

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Our waitperson was fantastic!!! Exceptional service. Food was very good too. Enjoyable evening
  2. Nadine

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Zaytoon is an excellent "neighborhood" gem of Middle Eastern food. It also offers a full bar; knowledgeable and friendly servers, excellent desserts, and fine coffees/teas.
  3. Anne

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A+ all around! Great service and delicious dishes and drinks. Consistent quality every time I am there.
  4. GiHu

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience2
    The food was delicious, but the service was inconsistent and their timing needs tweaking. The person taking our order commented on my ordering both a cocktail and a glass of wine, which felt weird. I ordered the two drinks together because I didn't know how good they were about checking in when the food arrives to see if you want another drink; turns out the server didn't check in and the person I was eating with had to flag someone down to order another drink and then wait a long time to get it; it came when we were eating dessert. Another staff person tried to take a plate while we were still eating and even though we smiled and tried to be friendly about it as we asked her to leave the plate, she took offense and was unfriendly for the rest of the night. She didn't ask if we were still working on it, which would have saved her some trouble. We were bummed because the food was so good and we weren't trying to be rude.
  5. BonnieS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and excellent service but definitely on the loud side. But other than noise, everything was terrific.
  6. ArlynnR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The menu doesn’t include a food allergy key The children were crying and screaming. Like eating in a noisy playground. The room had no sound absorption. Waitstaff very good. Knowledge, attentive. Alcoholic mixed drink flavorless. I asked for small amounts of ice. Apparently wanting the glass to look full, the bartender watered down the drink! Chips on appetizer plate broken and tasteless. Olives, oil fine. Steak was fantastic. Grilled veggies perfect. Thyme/sesame seed dip stale and tasteless. I throw mine out long before it gets like that. No gluten free desserts. A dense chocolate torte with whipping cream or cheesecake are options with wide appeal and easy to make with King Arthur Gluten Free Flour. Any high quality gluten free cookie with a cup of nuts and butter, makes an excellent base for cheesecake. Also a cheese/fruit board works as a European dessert option.
  7. Eatwell

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friends from Italy meeting my East Bay friends!
  8. Maynard

    San Francisco

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was good but the service was slow
  9. Mendo

    San Francisco

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We’ve eaten here several times and they are very consistent with the food and service which are very good. We weren’t disappointed and enjoyed our time there.
  10. Vaneseq

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love dining here! It has become one of our go to places. The food is comforting and the deserts are to die for.
  11. Kris

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent palestenian cuisine. Plenty of choices for vegetarians also. The service was very good, especially our waitress Tara. We were there for my wife's birthday and enjoyed the dinner. The food was tasty and entrée portions were generous. Strongly recommend this restaurant.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall1food3service3ambience4
    Food and wine list have declined since last year's visit.
  13. RonA

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our third time at Zaytoon and it’s always a pleasure. Very attentive service, great cocktails- I had the special of the day that was incredible. Dinner on Valentine’s was specials and the regular menu. I had the seafood Tagine and my wife had kebabs off the regular menu. Portions were perfect. We enjoyed the crumbled Baklava and ice cream dessert, it was perfect to share.
  14. Kathleen

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Predictably good and reliable food. Friendly servers.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Zaytoon, is my favorite Mediterrane Restaurant in the East Bay! I’ve been there 3 times, hosting different guests, who all raved about the food! I had them cater my Xmas Party 12/2022, hosting 30 people, who all loved the food! As the saying goes, good food & music make the party! Esa, the catering manager, accommodated last minute changes & personally delivered the food. Now that’s service!
  16. NewNapkin

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    I've been here 3 times and I may not return. I loved the place a few years ago. The flavors were sublime. This time, there was no feta on the Fattoush salad. It was very fresh, but rather dull. The lamb shank came out pasty white and with little flavor. The Mujaderra salad would have been good, but it was boring also. The highlights were the delightful servers, the mezzo platter and scallops. The shrimp were tough. I wish this place could revert to how it was when it first opened.
  17. Amelie

    San Francisco

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and lively vibe. Wonderful waitstaff and very attentive but not annoying. The Gambi and Scallop appetizer was delicious and dip in the oil and herbs. Chicken kabob with pearl couscous and lamb banmi generous portions and really tasty. Great craft cocktails with a Mediterranean twist, all in all a great find and will be back.
  18. Wolfita

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Lamb was over cooked, making it dry. Wait person didn’t bring pita bread to the table and didn’t ask if we wanted dessert. I must say this isn’t my usual experience at Zaytoon.
  19. BerkeleyFoodie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We loved our dinner! The moussaka wasn’t hot the first time it arrived and we had to ask twice for the baklava, but except for those two lapses, everything else was great!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food is great. Noise level is super high.
  21. MarkG

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Everything was lovely except it was cold inside. Food, servers, service, spacing of tables and people, all were excellent, but it was too damned cold.
  22. JoyS

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Our table wasn’t available until 30 minutes after our reservation. A restaurant worthy of my business would have provided a drink while waiting and/or comped something on the menu with a huge apology. Not at Zaytoon where customers apparently don’t matter. Radical disrespect or f’d up customer service, whatever the reason, ruined the meal for my family and me. So not worth the money to be treated as inconsequential and lose time that you’ll never get back.
  23. Lynn

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Usually Zaytoon is a win, but on NY Eve, it was a bust. My holiday special menu whole fried fish was raw underneath the skin… yikes! We thought they’d comp me my replacement choice, but no such luck! Also, the waiter didn’t honor our request to have our wine first and then appetizers, but just kept bringing food before we ever were served drinks. Not sure why it was such a miss this time. Probably will try again, but I’m sure it will be awhile before we get up the courage for a reboot.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for NY Eve dinner. Ordered mostly off of regular menu; entree from their special menu. Efficient service, but not rushed. Have eaten here several times. Tahini sundae was good dessert to end the meal with.
  25. JOHNW

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food is consistently excellent and the holiday menu was superb. The staff were welcoming, attentive and very helpful
  26. didi

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food is reliable and very tasty. It is a delicious and consistent menu, but don't expect specials or something new. The service is great and the bat is good too. There are no desserts for the lactose intolerant.
  27. Craig

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great menu, meal and service -- can't wait to go back!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Christmas Eve
  29. didi

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service, a good place for conversation. It's comfortable dining and never rushed. As a frequent diner, it would be nice if they had specials sometimes to vary the menu. All the deserts are heavily dairy so nothing for those who are lactose intolerant.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Our meal was delicious - super flavorful. Great cocktails. Attentive service. The menu has a lot of variety. The dessert was fantastic.
  31. TeresaH

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Food is really wonderful and prices are quite reasonable. The only thing we didn’t like was how noisy it was. Sound really carries and the background music was quite loud too.
  32. didi

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places to dine out. Great service, interesting food, good drinks. It’s great for conversation.
  33. NoemyP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time at Zaytoon! The food was excellent! Very high quality, seasoned and well prepared dishes. The plates were very well portioned and service was extremely friendly. Definitely our family's next favorite dining place!
  34. MarieS

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    We usually love this place. This time it was mediocre.
  35. Genet

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Most diners will be able to find a tasty option. Great Brussel sprouts and the baklava dessert satisfied the sweet tooth of our party of 4. Attentive service from all staff members.
  36. dineoutoften

    San Francisco

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Tasty food and good service. A little noisy, but otherwise attractive setting.
  37. BrendanM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I really like the food at Zaytoon. The atmosphere is good as well.
  38. DianeS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So delicious. Love the lentil soup, beet salad, lamb kebobs! Oh, and the baklava, ice cream and caramel.
  39. SonjaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I have enjoyed several meals at Zaytoon over the years and have never been disappointed. The traditional dishes and the Fatoush salad with chicken shwarma are my favorite entrees. The best dessert is the warm baklava with ice cream. Inside dining can be a little noisy but the atmosphere is fun.
  40. Walter

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The haloumi salad is super. It's hard not to get it every time. Anything with lamb is really good. Their dessert menu is minimal and too sweet for me.

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Zaytoon is rated 4.6 stars by 533 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Zaytoon

1133 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706-1636

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Kains

  • Neighborhood

    Albany

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • 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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