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4.5 (28 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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April M.

Zaria Simply Mediterranean is a small, clean fast-casual spot serving up Mediterranean favorites. We stopped in as a party of four and were able to try quite a bit of the menu. When you walk in, you'll grab a menu and order at the counter. They bring your food to your table, but otherwise it's self-service--drinks and refills, silverware, and anything else you need. The woman who greeted us was friendly, asked if we'd been in before, and explained how everything worked. We started with the Mezze Sampler ($19.99), which comes with hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh, ezme dip, and a generous amount of fresh-baked naan. And when I say generous...we had a mound of bread! The naan was thick, soft, light and fluffy--almost pillowy--and made a great blank canvas for trying all the different dips. The hummus was what I kept going back to. The baba ghanoush was good, although not quite as flavorful as others I've had. The tabbouleh tasted fresh and ended up being one of my favorite discoveries. I added some to my chicken shawarma wrap and loved the extra flavor it brought. The ezme definitely had some heat to it; this spice-sensitive girl stopped after one bite. For my meal, I ordered the Chicken Shawarma Wrap with fries ($16.99). The chicken was tender and well seasoned. I thought it had a little kick; my husband disagreed and called it simply well seasoned, so take my definition of "spicy" accordingly. I do wish I'd ordered a side of their yogurt sauce to add to my wrap because it was delicious. My husband went with the Chicken Shawarma Bowl & Naan ($18.99) and was happy with his meal. My brother had the Falafel Bowl & Naan ($16.99) along with the pickled vegetables, which he enjoyed. The falafel was moist rather than dry, but fairly mild on its own and benefited from the dips and toppings. My sister-in-law ordered the Chicken Shish ($7) as a high-protein option. It arrived as a small bowl of chicken rather than actually being presented on a skewer. Food came out FAST--one order arrived about two minutes before the other--but nothing was particularly hot. The fries were okay, and portions overall were good. We had leftovers. The dining room itself is quite small. It wasn't busy during our visit, so seating wasn't an issue, but the tables are close enough together that I could see maneuvering chairs being difficult if the restaurant were full. One other thing worth knowing: the restroom is accessed from outside, around the building. Inside the restaurant was clean. Our four-person total between two checks was about $110 including tax, with the Mezze Sampler, entrées, a few extra sides and fountain drinks. For me, that's where Zaria lands closer to the middle. The food was good, but at this price point I personally prefer a sit-down restaurant with full table service rather than a counter-service experience. There were definitely things we enjoyed--the fresh tabbouleh, tender chicken, hummus and that huge pile of soft naan among them. Nothing about our visit was bad; it simply wasn't one that left me thinking about what I'd order on my next visit. A solid fast-casual Mediterranean option, particularly if you're looking for something quick.

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Don C.

The food was pretty good the rzme was great. Shawarma was missing I think sumac is the spice it was light. Fries great. Service wonderful. Sweet waitress. Ambiance- I wouldn't say lacking it just doesn't look Kurdish/Mediterranean to me. AC needs to be up. We will give it another shot since they just opened. Think wraps and bowls. That's mostly what they have.

Hummus with naan
Dana J.

Hopefully the location doesn't affect this business as the food is really good! It tastes so fresh. I got the lamb donner bowl which comes with rice, salad and the meat. The sauce is really really good. We also got the hummus and that was tasty. The naan is fluffy but a little crispy, love it.

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Helaine R.

I am thrilled to have Mediterranean food close by. We tried the chicken shawarma and the beef shawarma bowls. The garlicky yogurt sauce was outstanding. Everything is made in house. The portion was large enough for another meal. It is a fast casual restaurant, not a fancy full service eatery. But the sisters who own it know good flavors. I plan to go back soon because I want to try more items.

Akia T.

We stopped in for a delicious Sunday dinner. We ordered chicken and lamb bowls to-go. The food is absolutely delicious. Happy to have delicious Mediterranean food in St. Augustine!

Hummus and naan
Tona N.

The food and service is outstanding. Casual and fresh food . You can eat inside or out. The food is served in to go containers which is ideal for to go.

beef shish kebab bowl, naan, side of seasoned fries
jessica m.

this is the best mediterranean i have had in this area! i grew up eating a lot of Mediterranean food and this was so nostalgic. the beef shish kebab bowl was so fresh and delicious. the bowl came with a hefty piece of their naan. the fries are perfectly seasoned and fried. highly recommend. they were so nice in there and quick service from a call in order (10 min!!). the place is cute and has the amazing smell of their food.

Chicken Shawarma

I had the pleasure of trying Zaria's Mediterranean restaurant in St. Augustine for lunch and holy sh*t, it was more than amazing. I ordered the chicken shawarma and their fresh, house-made mint lemonade. The chicken flavor was incredible, and the fresh veggies with their house-made garlic yogurt dill sauce were to die for! And don't even get me started on the fries -- whatever seasoning they use on those is absolutely amazing! The size of this thing was huge -- I have no idea why I haven't been here before! I can't wait to try their bowls. I will 100% be returning. Customer service and food -- 10 out of 10! Thank you to the family working!

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Bursting with flavor. Great portion and quick but very fresh ! Nice to eat at a local place.

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Mostly a takeout place. Self serve. Very minimal decor. Food was OK but not great. Not inexpensive at all.

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Absolutely delicious food & fresh lemonade, great atmosphere, and they are so friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended!!

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Best Mediterranean food in st Augustine ! Will be coming back soon! I had the beef kabob wrap!

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Hidden gem! The chicken shawarma wrap was out of this world. Prices are very decent for the amount of food that you get.

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Some of the best Mediterranean food in St Augustine. I can't recommend it enough. Their service is excellent and always go above and beyond.

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