Great atmosphere, great food, great people. Very spacious but maybe 20-40 tables available. If you are looking for a taste of Turkey with the experience, this is the spot. Our host was super kind, helpful with the menu and had a sense of humor. Grape leaves - I believe it was cold if I remember, and it's a softer/mushy texture. The host called it "Turkish Sushi." It was good and different! Appetizers- phenomenal. Fresh, hot, flavorful. We had cheese served on a hot stone, it was beautiful. Nothing was over or under seasoned. Everything was cooked perfectly. Nice fry, nice bake, nice sizzles. Salmon was cooked just right. Calamari was fried great and had a good crunch. Feta borek reminded me of crab cheese ragoons. I love the way it's prepared though, even bites and good flaky crunch. The shell is light and wasn't greasy. Baklava was delicious. Rice pudding was delicious. Drinks were on point. 10/10 will be back again! read more

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We landed at Ford international headed for facilities in Ada and Grand Rapids. Our assistant figured out that if we stopped in Ada, first, we could enjoy the Zeytin Turkish restaurant. Zeytin serves authentic Turkish cuisine along with other middle eastern and American food. A table favourite was the Pepper Delight. Basically, chopped red and green peppers combined with walnuts and tomato. I highly recommend both the Rice pudding and the Fried calamari. Nice big plate I had almost all to myself. The service was friendly and somewhat attentive. My friend, Darius, ordered the Chicken shish kebab and the pita was dry, cold and stale. They immediately returned with fresh, hot, moist bread. The wait for the initial order and drink refills was a bit longer. The dining area is large, yet cozy. The eatery has a very embracing, warm ambiance and it's a great gluten-free zone. The guy that suggested we stop here eats vegan. 01/26 read more

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My husband and I ordered take out. Both chicken Mediterranean and lamb Mediterranean were over cooked and dry. There was hardly and sauce and barely any recognizable vegetables. It was like they scarped yesterday leftovers in to a to go box. That is the last time they get my business. We have had past bad experiences there but this by far was the worst. I would not waste my time or money there again. read more

Ordered the appetizer sampler with a few different spreads which was very tasty, went very nicely with the pita bread and brought out some fresh and herbaceous flavors. The Zeytin special was very tasty, with various different meats packed with flavor and seasoned quite well. It felt like the dish needed a bit more and could've used some more flavor profile aside from the char on the meat. Overall, the service was very good and the food was quite enjoyable. read more

Zeytin Restaurant - Zeytin Special - Turkish Near Me - Ada, Michigan

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Best flavorful meats. Get the sample platter. And the deserts are fantastic Homemade feel and friendly service

I had my daughter's bridal shower here and it was such a great experience. The staff was attentive and made sure everything went smoothly. The food was great as usual read more

Everything was perfect! Our server was amazing. Food taste also amazing! Thank you for everything.

Stopped in with my son on a busy Friday night. Ordered takeout at the bar. Had a couple beverages & bread while we waited. Food came out timely. As always very tasty! read more

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Food was amazing and service was top tier! Everyone was super friendly and ensured we had a great meal! Loved the Turkish coffee set and the appetizer combo was delicious! We will definitely be back. read more

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Business dinner so no photos but the restaurant is so good you best just head over there and try the food for yourself. We got hummus and fried Kibbe as appetizers. The hummus was delightfully, smooth and creamy, and the Kibbe was phenomenal excellent seasonings, and a great crunch on the outside. My only disappointment with the appetizers was the fact that they served store-bought pita bread that was placed on the table and sealed plastic bags. If they had an oven to make fresh pita this place would get a five star review. I had Iskander as my entrée so much to like about this dish. The portion size was significant to the point where I couldn't finish it. And the balance of tomato and garlic sauce was a wonderful compliment to the euro meat. The fact that everything came on croutons, which were the perfect level of crunchy at slightly soft made for a heavenly taste experience and every bite. Looking forward to making another trip out there sometime in the future read more

Food is fantastic, excellent service, fair pricing This is our go to restaurant!! Love the baklava read more

I could take a bath in the tziki sauce! My friend loves this place and definitely talked up the food, especially their butter rice. And let me tell you, zeytin did not disappoint. I got the Gyro and the portion was generous. For the price I was very satisfied. The meat was tender and tasty and with the rice and tziki, *chefs kiss.* the side salad wasn't anything special but did add a nice crunch to the dish. Service was friendly and the ambiance was absolutely adorable. I love the space they created, with unique bar seating and creative booths the design of the pace was both cohesive and eclectic. Overall 4/5 stars, I would visit again. read more

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Great food, atmosphere is a bit convoluted. Would go back again for drinks and apps. Not great, but pretty good.

What not to like at this place?!! We came here for my husband birthday! We found the Mediterranean food quality is beyond expectation. Iskander , lamb ribs, special dish,fetta , nonalcholic beer, and beklava Taste is yummy excellent! Service is super fantastic with the famous known Arab hospitality! Sparkling clean table and restrooms Music , cozy environment! Generous Portions ! I am coming back for sure until I become regular officially! Lol i highly recommend this place and try this experience. read more

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Delicious, authentic Turkish food! Reasonably priced, good cocktails and a nice ambiance.

3.5 stars. We went out to dinner with our friend and it was our first time eating at Zeytin. We went at 5:30 on a Sunday and it was still pretty busy- likely due to their great happy hour specials. Service is pretty slow due to lack of help (a long time to get water, orders, the bill) and there are signs posted everywhere stating they're hiring/in need of help. The appetizer sampler was tasty but the pita that accompanied the meal, while plentiful, was pretty stale. It's also the thin type of pita in case you aren't expecting that! We did try a few entrees which were the highlight (although in the $18-$20 end) - tender/moist chicken and flavorful kofta. The accompanying cabbage salad was interesting but still tasty. The falafel appetizer was not what I was expecting - different shape, different texture- kind of small for the price and the accompanying veggies weren't really needed. I think overall we've been a bit spoiled by all of the Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food we were surrounded by in SE Michigan before moving to GR and perhaps had too high of expectations, but we would come back, particularly for the happy hour deals! read more

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Absolute fantastic experience. The atmosphere is outstanding. It is Just beautiful inside! The service was excellent and the food was beyond expectations I had the flaming cheese and the Iskander. Both were exceptional. The taste, texture, temperature, all exquisite Just a fabulous experience. Can't wait to go back The gyro meet!!!! Wow, so good. On a bed of saucy croutons? Heaven. read more

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First time here, this is so far the best Turkish food I've ever tried. All the pros about this place : - Very nice neat and fancy environments, classy and clean I love it - All the dishes we ordered are super delicious! You can't decide which one is better - They have shortage in their staff, but that didn't stop them from giving such a pleasant service. - Their prices are just right ! I totally recommend coming here with no hesitation! read more

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About as authentic Turkish as a malls food court. So bland, so generic, so just delivered from Gordon's Foods

A beautiful afternoon, outdoor couches, Mediterranean food and happy hour; color me happy. A nice young man seated us in one of many comfy couches, we received menus and water promptly. Our waiter took our drink order and later food order by memory, and out came some lovely fresh food. The Turkish music piped in is extra nice, reminding me of being in exotic lands. The location by the river let's a sweet breeze through on this lovely spring day. This was my first meal there and I'm sure to return. Appetizer sampler for 2, falafel, and the Zeytin special, Turkish coffee, and a house Chardonnay! read more

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Service was great and the place is very clean. It's in a great spot where you can eat outside and enjoy downtown Ada then grab some ice cream right after. The waitress we had was fast and attentive. The bud boys stood around texting on their phones it was odd to see them texting while picking up plates or putting out utensils. The food is another story. Everything seemed to be over cooked or cooked much earlier then sat under a heater to keep warm. It was all so dry. This was the gyro and chicken meat. The Spanish was microwaved and not made to order which made it soggy and super bland. The falafel was the worst falafel I have ever had in my life and it's one of my favorite dishes I never thought could be made wrong. read more

Great Turkish food and one of the only Turkish food places around making it an absolute gem. Service is quick and professional as well as polite. The environment of the restaurant itself could use a bit of an update, such as the booth seats are a little uncomfortable and old; If they update the interior and design of the dining area there's a chance to drive more traffic. Same with the menus, they should update the menu to be more simple and display new photos of the dishes available so the customer will be less confused. Just a few ideas whether taken into consideration doesn't change the fact that this restaurant is unique and has great potential. read more

My friends and I placed a reservation about an hour in advance. We showed up on time and were seated indoors in a back room where someone else was having a large birthday dinner (20+ people). The six of us scanned the QR code for the menu and looked over it as a waitress gave us water and pita bread. We weren't asked if we wanted anything other than water. This was the last we saw of any waiter for the next 25 minutes. Eventually, after contemplating if we should leave, we finally got the attention of the host who seated us. I told him how long we had been waiting just to place our order. He ran off to get a waiter which took another several minutes. This waiter turned out to be very friendly and conversational. At this point, though, we were very peckish and irritated at how long we would continue to wait depending on what we ordered. Additionally, the prices were quite high for all of the entrees ($17+) and I wasn't sure how much money I really wanted to give this establishment. So instead of ordering the falafel entree, I ordered the falafel appetizer. The only difference between the appetizer and the entree is that the entree would have had 2 more falafel and some rice. The price difference was almost double just for that. In the end, the food was good for the most part but undoubtedly overpriced. The service was bad at first but our waiter turned out to be nice. I came here once many years ago when the restaurant was small and not as popular and had a much better experience then. read more

Zeytin Restaurant - Falafel - Turkish Near Me - Ada, Michigan

I hosted a family event with over 30 people recently at Zeytin Turkish Restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. All the guests loved the food and enjoyed the restaurant tremendously. My only complaint is that they did not remove the dishes after the main course. The dessert and tea were served with the dirty dishes still on the table. I was aware there were two other large parties in the restaurant at the same time, and I am sure their staff was having difficulty keeping up, but the dessert and tea service at the end would have been much more pleasant without the dirty dishes on the tables. All the same, the staff at the restaurant were exceptionally friendly and helpful. They accommodated three vegetarian guests with no hassle. Overall an excellent dining experience. read more

I went and the atmosphere is real nice and calm. The decorations are lovely. I ordered the Lamb Hummus and it was DELICIOUS! I highly recommend it. I also had the Turkish tea which was nice. The bread pudding was also very good! The service was good. They checked back on us every once in a while to make sure we had drinks or wanted to order anything else. I will happily go back. read more

This place has the best Mediterranean food around. My wife and I got the appetizer sampler for two and it was fantastic. More than just hummus and baba (although they were both excellent), it also included a bell pepper relish and and eggplant salsa, the latter of which was off the hook. Eggplant for me is hit or miss, and this was definitely a hit. We also had the kibbeh, which is so good it hurts. Before our main came, we had a bowl of their lentil soup. Ummmm...Wow!!! I would drive across town in snow and traffic just for a cup of this stuff. Best. Thing. Ever! We actually split a main, because that's how me and my wife roll. It was the Lamb Mediterranean and once again, it was a home run. Sooooo goood! The service was great, the people nice, and the atmosphere welcoming. A few too many TV screens for my taste, but at least they had the sound off. read more

The atmosphere is kinda of a plain space that with a lot of liitle touches was turned into a welcoming space with a Turkish twist. It is very well done space. I ordered the Signaki and then the Beef Shish Kabobs. The  Signaki is an imported Kaseri Cheese (from Sheep Milk) and in the American style is set aflame with Brandy! It was a 1st for me and it was fantastic. A show and a tasty cheese. The Beef Shish Kabobs were excellent. The beef was perfectly cooked with subtle spices. It came with Turkish Coleslaw which had Unique spices I couldn't place that had the tiniest dash of heat. It also came with rice which was pretty bland, but well cooked. The dish also came with a white sauce that I have no clue what it was, but it was truly delicious! It enhanced the beef to the nth degree! The person I was with got the Lamb Shish Kabobs and stated they were excellent and also loved the White sauce. The White sauce is either Shawarma or Halal. For Free they brought the table some Pita bread with sometype of oil that was very ehhhh. The Service was excellent with both the server and Chef stopping by to make sure everything was good! Overall this was an easy 5 stars. Would I return? Absolutely! read more

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Tried it twice. First time was in the old location and the ambiance was better. Second time, we waited so long for our food that we almost left. It's part sports bar, part just bland decor... nothing Turkish about it, except maybe the food, which is average in my opinion. I won't try again. read more

We ordered eggplant salsa & falafel entree. The falafel tasted good, but every thing else was very bland. The sliced tomato and lettuce garnish is an interesting choice, as well. The atmosphere is different than anywhere I have been before. The booths with the cushions are super cute and feel authentic to the Turkish restaurant. However, the sports memorabilia on the walls does not contribute to the vibe. They have a nice happy hour menu that includes: house wines, dips, falafel, and high balls. The hummus and baba ghanoush we were told had dairy in it by the server. The lentil soup also is made with beef stock. We left with much to be desired and probably will not visit again. Full disclosure: Went here expecting vegan options and was disappointed. Maybe my fault for going in with expectations. read more

We decided to try this place out for the first time. Food was pretty good. The ambiance was fine, but it seemed they forgot about us after we were seated. Saw several staff chatting at the bar and after looking over many times someone finally waited on us. No apology for forgetting we were there and then never came back until it was time for the check. Will probably give it another try, maybe just having a bad night. read more

We finally checked out the new location after Ada finished construction. The restaurant atmosphere is great inside and out. The outdoor patio is great for warm weather and the inside has their original style raised booths or traditional large tables. The service was very slow but it seemed they were understaffed. Most of the family was eating with the owner at a booth and one or two servers were running around trying to keep up with the customers. There were multiple times we sat and waited for boxes or the check while he clearly forgot. The oil/butter tray with slim pita is brought to start. We were starving and ate it all as well as the sampler appetizer but the pita is pretty bland. The sampler is huge and we couldn't even finish it with 5 people. I ordered the Lamb Mediterranean and it was very tasty. My wife had the chicken kabob and really enjoyed it. All of the portions were large and we all brought boxes home. The other dishes ordered in our group were the spinach chicken and lamb gyro. Every dish was enjoyed but the lamb Gyro was said to be a tad dry. Everything looked fantastic though. read more

Zeytin Restaurant - Lamb Mediterranean - Turkish Near Me - Ada, Michigan

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One of my favorite restaurants in GR. Love the energy in this place and they had 10/10 service every staff member we encountered was so pleasant. The appetizer platter with babaganoush, tabbouleh, eggplant, & some other things along w their pita bread tasted so yummy and fresh. The spinach chicken was cooked to perfection. Had a perfect amount of char and still so juicy! The lamb kabob was also just as good and the portion sizes were large enough to take home leftovers. read more

Zeytin always comes through. Service is attentive, food is fast and tastes wonderful. My personal favorite is Lamb Hummus. Great atmosphere.

Exceptional service and delectable food. Many times we just stop by and enjoy their Happy Hour with our favorite bartender around, Nusha! She always sweet and prompt and makes great cocktails with care! We especially enjoy their appetizer for two that features an assortment of delish dips (hummus, babaganoush, eggplant salsa, pepper salsa, tabbouli) served with pita bread for dipping. Also LOVE their gyros, gyro salad and assorted platter of grilled meats, rice and cabbage slaw. All is made with care and is very flavorful! read more

Food is delicious and service is great. Mix grill is delicious. I will go there again. Definitely 5 star. read more

Great service and flavorful food. Across from a nice walking park as well. Indoor and outdoor seating too.

We ordered the appetizer plate-it was a surprise to taste Middle Eastern samplers that are very bland and don't come close to authentic We were very disappointed Sad to say we won't be coming back Service was very slow I liked the ambiance but yes the cushions are old as well as the menus and they have to go Keep the Turkish theme throughout Sports pictures don't go Quite pricy for not a lot but a little Hope you take this helpful criticism to heart read more

Food is always great. We mostly do take out. It is always ready on time and hot. Their rice is delicious

Beautiful place with delicious food and friendly staff! Authentic dishes were accompanied by ethnic music. We really loved it.

It's just ok. My chicken was way overcooked but they did replace it and the second try was very tasty and juicy. Overall very expensive for just average Greek food. read more