I have lived in neighboring North Huntingdon for 6 years and this is the first time my husband and I have eaten at Zala's in all this time. Needless to say, we will absolutely be back!! We opted to dine in for dinner. The restaurant had ample social distancing between tables and practiced all safety and sanitization measures during Covid. My husband and I were the only dine-in customers for most of our meal. Lots of take out orders were processed while we were there. My husband and I opted for the special of the day which was a crab meat ravioli covered in Alfredo sauce with a cheese-filled breadstick and side salad for $14.99. We also ordered the deep fried cheese sticks as an appetizer. Holy moly is the food delicious here! The cheese sticks were served with two homemade side sauces: honey mustard and sweet Thai chili. The pasta for the raviolis was HOMEMADE! It was incredibly good. The staff was very friendly and one of the owners was in the kitchen himself helping to fill orders. This restaurant is a gem in Herminie. We are adding this to our rotation of locally owned restaurants to eat at and can't wait to try more items from the menu. Definitely give this restaurant your business. Your taste buds will thank you!!! read more

Super cute place. Staff is really friendly! They had live music this past Friday night, which is always a good time to me, no matter the genre. I had the general tsos to eat, which was delicious. Definitely check them out!! read more

I love this place. I had an awesome steak salad. Friendly service, really good food & drinks, reasonable prices and parking right outside the door. read more

This cafe is a great place to meet a friend for a drink and dinner or lunch. Their food is good and different. They serve unusual and tasty varieties of menu items. Their chef is exceptional! Their drinks are the same. I had a a Chia Latte Martini that was delicious. You'll have to try them out. read more

Absolutely great food. A must try if you are in the area. The owners are great. Does Lobster right.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Spent my birthday this year at Zala's because it was near the house and it had decent reviews. Currently the parking situation isn't ideal, but that shouldn't prevent you from going. Upon entering you can't help but feel as if you're in a home back in the late 70s and early 80s. Fan art and albums cover the walls and the lighting is very well balanced. A bar and grill sit to the right as you enter. Prior to receiving our meal I ordered a Sam Adams which was chilled and very good. Believe it or not other establishments fail to meet the temperature requirement. Our appetizer was the pizza egg roles which I know they get from GFS. They did a great job cooking them which is incredibly easy to mess up. I purchased the Hello Jamie which to date has been one of the greater burgers I have eaten in western Pennsylvania. A cheeseburger with egg on a brioche bun the owner certainly insures that all of his ingredients are fresh. If this is consistently made it rivals Burgatory but is closer to a Five Guys Burger genre of burger. Amongst the fries that were very good my wife purchased the Pittsburgh salad which would have been amazing had they not given us bottled ranch dressing which quite frankly destroyed the salad. There were other options, but ranch is a staple condiment in such a salad. Making home made ranch is cheaper to make than the bottles stuff which kind of confuses me. All in all I really wanted to give this place a 5 star rating. They now take card with their new ticketing system and the new owner stopped over to say hello. But, when someone orders a Pittsburgh Salad the expectation and experience must have home made ranch. We loved it here, and would love to come back but the Ranch and other condiment selections have to go. This is literally my only harsh criticism of the place but it really was bad. A shout out to the new owner who has really done a great job overhauling the place. We hope to be back when we don't have the kids. Overall experience 8.4/10 Hello Jamie: 9.2/10 Pittsburgh Salad: 8.3/10 Coke or Pepsi: Pepsi :( A/C: Yes read more

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This local is amazing. Tried it for the first time. Food and staff were amazing. Definitely will be a repeat customer. The food was sooooo good. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. Very economical and customer friendly. read more

Zala's Cafe - Crab n Bacon chips and Lobster queso Mac - Cafes Near Me - Herminie, Pennsylvania

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We had family from out of town who had to have Friday Fish Fry at Zala's. We had several Pittsburg Fish. The fish was fresh, breaded and fried just as we came in to eat. It was loaded with French fries, slaw, provolone and tomato slices. The fish portion was much bigger than the 10" hoagie roll. We also had pretzels with beer cheese and pierogi both cooked to perfection. A great Fish Fry place! read more

We love our local restaurant. Can have drinks and a great meal without a lot of travel time, but we would travel far to go to Zala's! It is Small and quaint and bursting with good food. Love the atmosphere and people. read more

Everyone who works there welcomes you anybody that goes there you best believe you will leave happy and with a full stomach of delicious food! They have a variety of great food they also have bands In I think once a week don't quote me on that because I'm Not 100%. You will not be disappointed trust me!!!! read more

The food is outstanding and the staff is great !!! A small and cozy restaurant with a great atmosphere!!

Great! The location is in Historic Hermine PA. The town name means, "sweet water." Perhaps is was before the iron. This restaurant is reversing that trend and restoring the area. This would be a nice road trip from the near by neighborhoods or for golfers of the Madison Club, or from anywhere because the food is dope. They do a good job here check them out. read more

Great service. Great food. Huge portions Is a nice comfy homey neighborhood place. Kitchen is open and owners greeted us warmly on arrival. Would go again read more

Zala's Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Herminie, Pennsylvania

Best kept secret! Went on a Wednesday night with friends and I was leery to try the steak. I was craving a good steak and Zalas did not disappoint! It was so good. I need to go back and try everything on their menu. Ambience and service were so great. read more

Been a fan since opening. Little place in a little town. The food is different since the ownership change several years ago but still very good. Excellent apps and the bar is busy. The service is always amazing. read more

Hidden jem. Can't wait to go back. Nothing fancy just wonderful food. Very pleasant service.

Wife and I had takeout. I had a melt burger wife had Jamie's burger. Excellent food. We also had pizza egg rolls and onion rings. Great little place in a small little town of Herminie PA. This place is a must visit. read more

Fantastic food at a great price. Friendly staff in an area with few choices. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed.

What a great find!! This place was amazing!! The food was superb! Service was outstanding!! It may say on the menu cash only but since Corey bought it last week they accept credit cards!! We will be back soon!!! read more

This place is amazing! Especially after the new ownership takeover. The food was on point. I do feel it's a little expensive for the area but perhaps that will change since they have just taken over. I sat at the bar. Bartender is super genuine and she seems to create a unique experience for each guest. The servers were constantly moving around which indicates great service. I think this place has a great future ahead of it! Definitely a hidden gem. read more

Some of the best food I have had in a long time. Unique menu and excellent portions. It's in a small town in Herminie, you would never expect the flavors and creativity here. We had a variety of food and the cast iron steak was a table favorite. Excellent sauce too for the pasta. Truly one of the tastiest places around. Love this place. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Ridiculously good food! I honestly can't believe we have a restaurant of this quality in Herminie. My husband had the lobster Mac and I had the crab-stuffed chicken, and we both agreed it was the best meal we've had in a long time. read more

The food is amazing! Small town hidden gem serving food that tastes like it's from a fancy gourmet restaurant in the city!

Awsom place to get a good fish sandwich during lent. Nice place to have a drink. Reccomend to all.

Loved this place! Came last Saturday to see my dad perform a gig. Super cute place with a fun staff and amazing food! We were shocked at the quality of the food with such a small looking kitchen area. The bar staff was awesome and took such great care of my family. We will definitely be back! read more

Stopped in over the weekend to see Triple Play....they were fantastic. The food was very good and the bartender was extremely friendly. My only complaint is that is was very hot in there. read more

This place is so delicious! We really enjoyed the bacon pierogies, but it was all really good. Yummy garlic Parmesan fries and the Rueben was outstanding. The reviews did not disappoint us. We would definitely stop here again on our way to Pittsburgh. Super service. My boys say they need more stars. Easy to get to from interstates. read more

Zala's Cafe - Definitely trying the bacon wrapped pierogies! - Cafes Near Me - Herminie, Pennsylvania

Crazy to find such great food in little Hermanie. Ordered the short ribs and they were really tasty. Great find!

I tried a bite of everyone's plate in my group. Everything was so delicious. Crab cakes are awesome! Sides are delicious. Cheese filled breadsticks! Yum! Definitely recommend! read more

So good! First time there today. Exceptional service (shout out to Jessica - so knowledgeable and friendly) and food. Nice beer selection, great Sangria. We had the bacon wrapped dates sprinkled with blue cheese and a drizzle of honey...seriously tasty. I had the cast iron skillet steak with compound butter, green beans, parmesan potatoes, and an outrageous bread/cheese stick. Steak was perfectly cooked medium rare and the sides were very good. Topo had the Smokehouse burger - also cooked perfect with just the right amount of heat. This place is awesome and we will be back. What a gem! read more

Been to Zala's numerous times. We have had the sandwiches, salads, typically order dinner and now tried Saturday brunch. Saturday brunch with Bloody Mary bar is great. By far our favorite place for dinner. Love trying the dinner specials and they continually change them. The strip steak is always great. Seafood pasta, salmon, pork dinners are all favs. Drinks are good and very good beer selection. I always get a take home container as portions are large. You won't be disappointed! read more

Delicious food, great service, large portions.. what's not to love?! It is making me write a longer review- but honestly, i feel that's unnecessary. read more

I ordered a cheeseburger and when it came there was no cheese. I was shocked, I almost felt targeted in a way for asking specifically for cheese on my cheeseburger. In addition, my server who's name I will not mention was speaking vulgarly towards my boyfriend! I wasn't having it at this point. The food was subpar and service was 2/10 at best. We WONT be back! read more

OK we just stopped in because it was the only place in town to eat. OMG this is a diamond in the rough. Amazing food combos - wonderful people and the history of the area all over the walls make it a must go. read more

Pretty neat cafe. Small but comfortable. Decent beer selection & the sangria was good. The wife & I both enjoyed the appetizer which was deep fried red peppers stuffed with cheese & covered with a red sauce. My dinner was good but my wife's chicken was over cooked & she's sorry she didn't say anything. The service was excellent. It was a little pricey for Herminie. read more

Fantastic service and the food selections are great. Everyone is so friendly. Truly feels like a family cafe. Kudos to the new owners.

What a great restaurant!! Completely unexpected for the area. We have been here 4 times now and have yet to order anything that was less than outstanding. Had a burger the first visit when the menu was limited. It was one of the best burgers around. Now that there are dinners on the menu there is so much to choose from we have to go back every week! Crab cake and the chicken in the port wine reduction are to die for. Don't miss out on this place! read more

Stopped in to find it is under new management. I was excited because it went downhill with old management. It looks like nothing changed as far as interior and menu. We each ordered a burger and it was good, but as noted with others, it's a bit pricey. I aked for a glass of wine and the only brand they have is Sutter Home. Gross. They used to have a decent wine list, but no more. Maybe they can add byob and charge a corkage fee. read more

This place is absolutely incredible! The service is absolutely perfect. You feel welcome the second you walk in the door. The beer on draft is ice cold. The food is literally to die for. The bacon wrapped dates(the appetizer)are absolutely amazing. I had the 1LB NY Strip. I am not even a huge steak person, and only get it at places I hear have a killer steak. Let me tell you, this steak was absolutely to die for. Garlic butter basted, seared medium rare to absolute perfection. The sides I picked were the garlic butter baked potatoes and the corn medley. The potatoes were awesome! But good lord was the corn medley incredible! Bacon, jalapeños, cilantro, and grilled corn all mixed together I can't get over how good it was as a side. I seriously can't get over how fantastic this unassuming little place in Herminie, PA is and can't wait to go back! read more

Wow! A gem in Herminie! Read the reviews and decided to give it a try. The menu looked great but got concerned when the dressing for my salad came in a plastic container but all concern faded after that. My 16 oz. steak was perfect. It was medium rare as ordered and had a wonderful char from the cast iron skillet. The seafood bisque was above average and loaded with seafood. The side that surprised me and I really enjoyed was the two-tone corn with jalapeño. It was spicy and delicious. My wife had the crab bucatini. She loved it. The sauce was light and refreshing. We had to bring both meals home for a late night snack as there was some much of it. I've had far more expensive steaks that weren't nearly as good. We made sure we told the very busy owner that we would be back. read more