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    Zen Dining Lounge

    3.1 (43 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Chicken Wings
    Tiffany K.

    The ambiance strikes the perfect balance between modern sophistication and calming serenity -- a vibe that's upscale yet welcoming. The service was absolutely top-tier. Our server was attentive without being intrusive. Now, the food... Every dish was beautifully plated and bursting with flavor. Whether you're going for a romantic dinner, a night out with friends, or celebrating something special, Zen delivers on all fronts. Can't wait to come back -- this place is a gem!

    Real time text during extended wait at Zen

    Zen Caribbean Soul Fusion: Come hungry, leave... eventually. The food here is delicious, no doubt about it, but you might want to bring a sleeping bag and an overnight kit if you plan to eat. It took over four hours for our meal to arrive, and when it finally did, the order was incomplete. By then, we were less excited about the flavors and more exhausted from the wait. If you have the patience of a saint or a lot of free time, you will enjoy the food. Otherwise, consider this more of an endurance test than a dining experience. I have attached a text message that happened real time during the visit to Zen. No one should have to wait half of business day to receive a food order. The experience was not Zen.

    Proof of wait at three hours

    Unacceptable Experience at Zens - A Four-Hour Wait, hungry children, and No Accountability" I visited Zens on September 21st along with over 25 members of my family. I initially chose not to leave a review; however, after seeing that one of my family member's Google reviews was removed -- and that the response to Dina's review was to insult the customer -- I feel compelled to speak up. Although we were a large group, we did not order as a group. We simply met there; each person ordered and paid separately. Yet somehow, it took over four hours for everyone to receive their meals. The staff insisted that no one could be served their main course until all appetizers for everyone affiliated with our party had been served -- even though we were individual customers. This policy makes absolutely no sense. No one should ever have to wait nearly half a business day to receive food, especially when they're not part of a single group order. If a reservation was required to handle a party of this size, that should have been communicated upfront. I personally arrived early to ask if the restaurant could accommodate our group, and I was told it wouldn't be an issue. Some people didn't even order appetizers -- so why were their meals withheld? To make matters worse, our server claimed that four chefs were working that day, which I later learned was untrue. It was clear that Zens didn't care that people were hungry, had low blood sugar, or that children were waiting far too long for food. Many in our family were first-time customers -- and now they've vowed never to return. This was a missed opportunity for Zens to impress a large group of potential repeat customers. Instead, they delivered incomplete meals, made changes to dishes without informing anyone, and then responded to valid criticism with hostility rather than accountability. To top it off, it appears at least one family review has since been deleted, which only adds to the disappointment. Zens didn't just fail to "wow" their customers -- they managed to turn an anticipated family gathering into an exhausting and frustrating experience. So as Dina expressed- people should plan to take PTO if they come for lunch. Attaching a pic of a text message sent three hours into wait

    Hair in my shrimp quesadilla

    I originally gave them a great review on Google because the food is delicious. HOWEVER, I checked yelp reviews and a lot of people were saying they found hair in their food... so I decided to OPEN UP my quesadilla to make sure there was nothing in there and of course I found a piece of hair!!! I already ate most of my food, so I wonder what else was in there! It's a shame because the food is very flavorful, but it seems like they have an issue with cleanliness. And this is why I cook at home :(

    Chicken n waffles. Nice buttery waffles.
    Jes O.

    Environment was great! Good music was played which set the best vibes for our bestie day out. Our waitress Kiaa, was such a sweetheart and kept the bottomless mimosas going. I had the and . It was good just wished the chicken was a bit more flavor. My friend ordered the Jamaican Rasta pasta which was very good. I would definitely go back to try something else on the menu.

    Hookah menu
    Angela B.

    Went to Zen Lounge for the pink & white party. The tickets for the event were sold out, but I had no problem paying at the door for admission, which was $20. The bouncers and host that gave me a wristband were very sweet. The DJ was great. It was a throwback R&B theme night, so we loved it! Around 11:30, there was live singing. The women were talented and sang beautifully. However, I paid money to attend an event with a DJ. It kind of killed the vibe. If anything, they should have had them sing earlier in the night. Would have appreciated their talent more if it was a karaoke or open mic night. We ordered a hookah and we had a large party. There was a lot of confusion about sitting inside versus outside. It took a very long time to be served. Speaking of taking a long time, we had bought a table for the event as well, so a server was taking our drinks. Priscilla was great, but it seemed like she was the only person running drinks. This obviously caused a delay. She was working very hard to serve a lot of people. I'm confused how they did not have more staff, especially for an event that had sold out. Issue with management. Priscilla was pingponging all over Zen all night. The drinks were inconsistent in taste, color, and even amount in the cup. A couple times we got the drinks and the cups were 3/4 full. The redeeming factors are the vibe of the place, the guava señorita drink was tasty, and the DJ was really good. I would only recommend this place if you have a lot of patience! As you will most likely be waiting around for your drinks, your hookah, for DJ to come back on, etc

    I will say I enjoyed my time at Zen the food was delicious, the staff professional and courteous, the manager entertaining. The drinks had me leaning, but the music is what came for...had this lady of a certain age doing her two step

    Sweet potato fries
    Donnae C.

    "Shoe string sweet potato fries" more like steak cut fries. However the fries did come out very fast!

    Hair in my friend's rasta pasta as soon as it came out.

    I rarely write reviews like this, but my experience at Zen's Dining Lounge was beyond unacceptable. I brought my best friend (who was visiting me for the first time), my brother, and my four-year-old son, expecting a nice dining experience. Instead, we got the worst service I've ever encountered. We ordered our food and drinks, and while I was already on my second drink, our meals still hadn't arrived. My brother, who had to leave for a five-hour drive, paid for his drinks separately at the bar and left. After waiting an hour and a half with no food, we finally asked for the bill and requested the food be removed, as we simply couldn't wait any longer. Miraculously, just five minutes after requesting the bill, our food appeared--convenient timing, right? We asked for to-go boxes, but the moment my friend lifted a piece of pasta, there it was: a huge hair embedded in the food. Absolutely disgusting. At that point, we refused to pay for the meals and asked for a manager. We were repeatedly told, "The manager will be here in five minutes," but no one ever showed. With my son getting restless and us being completely fed up, we had no choice but to leave. I initially decided not to write a review because I wanted to support a Black-owned business, but then, days later, my brother discovered that the restaurant charged his card $180 without authorization, that the owner refused to refund--a card that he had only used at the bar to pay for his drinks. This place didn't just serve terrible food with a side of bad service; they straight-up scammed him. The proof is right here in these photos. If I could give negative stars, I would. Zen's Dining Lounge will never see another dime from me or anyone I know.

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    Want really good food & cocktails take a trip to this place. When you do spread the word!!!

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    1 year ago

    The food was insanely good, so much flavor. Our waitress Kiaa was wonderful. Truly a wonderful local spot.

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    I came here for my birthday, l had a blast and the food was amazing. My friends and I all enjoyed our time and meals

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    No good .. bad service. Alot of bad reviews in website. Hair in the food .. and charge customers for nothing

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    Great food and great service. Pan seared snapper was amazing along with the stewed brown chicken. Drink are great too! ;)

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    Service and drinks were great. The vibe is unmatched too! Will be back for sure! And Thank you to Seneca our server. He was great!

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