Diner level fare at best. Wedge salad was so drenched in dressing that the lettuce was soggy. Pork scaloppini was a cheap cut of pork that was pan fried and flavored with a sauce that consisted of a stick of butter and a ton of salt. Staff was friendly although overwhelmed by a crowd that didn't even fill the restaurant, so we waited over an hour for our disappointing meal. read more

This restaurant is always a contender on date nights. We have yet to be disappointed anytime we have ate here. One of the best restaurants in Lodi. read more

The food was so heavenly.Since dining at Zin, I've had dreams about my meal. If you're in Lodi,CA this place needs to be apart of your To-Do list! Delicious is an understatement. The food was luscious, lush and Savory. Enjoy read more

The best food in Lodi. Maybe within a 100 square miles radius. I haven't had a meal as good anywhere near Lodi. Hats off to the Chef.

We have come here several times and every time the meal was thoroughly enjoyable ! Friends had the steak and I had the scallopine - both were delicious and the steaks melted in your mouth ! The waiter was extremely helpful and served us quickly which was surprising since the restaurant was full. Will always go back ! read more

My husband and I came in for our anniversary yesterday and the food was great! We had the food that was off the menu. My osso bucco was very tender and my hubby had the steak Diane .. very tasty. Our waiter was very prompt and attentive. Very intimate place. read more

The food is amazing here. My husband had open faced steak sandwich. It was amazing. Fries are crispy and garlic I had chicken open faced. And soup of the day. Highly recommend here read more

Went here for lunch. We are from out of the area so went on Yelp ratings. I don't know about dinner but lunch is a very limited menu. The food was good but not 4 to 4 1/2 rating. Service was poor. We were sat a a drafty table and the did not offer to move us. There was only one other table being served. The server herself was nice but not good about knowing when to help us and when to leave us alone. Was not good with refills, pouring of wine or offering the normal things like ground pepper on salads. I'm not sure if I would try this again or maybe choose another establishment. read more

This is a " cute " face lift on maybe an old Barber shop ? There were four of us, the wine was nice Lodi wine, my veal chop was good. The Mock Cesar salad was unimpressive. My friend had a pasta dish which was good , but left unfinished. My wife's Salmon was old and fishy, she didn't want to ruin the evening with a complaint; However the serving of old fish is unacceptable. We won't go back as there are too many nice spots here in Lodi. read more

The pork with white bean soup was fabulous! The lamb shank was tender and juicy. The steak with blue cheese was also good. The service was attentive without being intrusive. Great spot, but small so make reservations! read more

Great service! The food was fantastic at the price point. Definitely a find! The pork chop was well made as well!

My husband and I had a belated Valentines Dinner last night and decided to try this place out. Well we are so glad we did, the food was incredible. We started with the marrow appetizer (delicious) then cream of asparagus soup (yummy), I had the gnocchi special my husband hand the lamb shanks and finished with chocolate mousse. I had a nicely poured glass of Wine. The staff was delightful and the atmosphere was super cozy. The prices were super reasonable, we were pleasantly surprised when we looked at the menu choices and the entree prices. Take the time to try this little gem.. We will be going back again soon. read more

This tiny place is a jewel. Our server, Brian, was very friendly and attentive. It was lunch, so I only tried the tomato bisque soup and the wedge salad. The food was fabulous. I will be going back for dinner! read more

We had a perfect meal in a relaxed setting. While Zine Bistro is small and simple inside, the food was great and priced at a value compared to the higher end restaurants around town(albeit very few). Sin Bistro is a nice alternative off the beaten path. Must call for reservation though, just showing up is probably not going to work... read more

Do yourself a flavor and try this newly opened dining delight. The decor is quite nice all recently done by Melissa. We started with the Marrow Bones on garlic crostini. Excellent start paired with a new wine Sycamore Lane Cabernet from Lodi. The wine was very jammy. We shared a small Herb Salad with a very good Balsamic Blue Cheese dressing. Our entrees were the Bistro Fillet and the Lamb Shank. Both were seasoned well and also went well with the wine. Walter, the owner and chef talked to us for a while and says they will be changing the menu next week. Can't wait to see what new creations he will come up with. I want to try the Linguini with shrimp or the Chicken Marsala next time. read more

First time Zin Bistro last night..wonderful restaurant. Great food, great service! Thumbs up!! =)

I tried this place a second time, as I wasn't impressed with service the first. We went in for lunch as a group of four. The chicken dish was tender and cooked nicely. The filet had good flavor but chewy. The Angus burger seemed premade and came with fries that seemed to be from a frozen bag. Not what we would expect from and small menu bistro. The service was ok. read more

Food was good. Would try again to make a better decision on that. Service was not great and a bit confusing. 2 servers (similar looking) tended the table. Our drinks were forgotten and so was our dessert. The tab was given and dessert never came. It was because of the servers....1 guy took our order and the other guy didn't bother asking and thought we were done. Would of also liked another glass of wine but they were trying to get others in on the table. Even over heard the waiter telling waiting customers that we should be out in a few minutes. The place is extremely small and if busy, waiting customers are on top of you while eating. Makes for an uncomfortable and pushy situation. read more

We were all in the mood for steak tonight. I ordered the waygu sirloin and my husband and son got ribeyes. Our steaks were cooked to perfection. The sauce on both were exquisite. Our waiter was very attentive and even though it got busy, he managed to stay on top of things. We really love this place and give it Lodi's best restaurant award! read more

Wonderful food, wonderful service and wonderful prices! Welcome to Lodi we are happy you are here!

This is really a nice find. Very small maybe 10 tables so make a reservation. The best bruschetta we have ever had with capers and a prawn on top. My wife really enjoyed her sole fillet special and I really enjoyed my veal Marsala special. Prices were good value and the service was really thorough. I would highly recommend this establishment and we will be back. read more

My friends and I highly recommend Zin Bistro. The food was amazing. We immediately felt welcomed and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere for the rest of the evening. Although we couldn't make reservations until 8pm (they stop serving at 8:30 pm) we didn't feel rushed and were allowed to enjoy our meal including dessert. We enjoyed our conversation with Walter the owner; we particularly enjoyed interacting with the wait staff who has been with the owners for many years. We had the Ling Cod, the lamb shank and the Australian lamb loin chops. All were wonderfully prepared. The portions were just right. And needless to say yummy!! The salted caramel mousse was awesome! They also were able to recommend wines and were quite knowledgeable. Great value for an excellent meal experience and service. We wish we had gone back this evening. Instead we went to School Street Bistro and were disappointed by the food and service by comparison. read more

12/12/13 Went last evening for a birthday celebration. Small nicely decorated place. Four of us, each having something different. Wonderful presentation, good taste and very well priced. Service perfect. Will go again.. and suggest to others! read more

Wedge salad dressing is excellent with very savory vinegar flavor. TBone is small and was just the right size. Served with mashed potatoes and very savory gravy. Bread is excellent. Salted caramel mousse to die for. read more

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My favorite "date night" restaurant in Lodi. I've eaten here several times and haven't been disappointed yet. The place is small, but I'd prefer to call it "cozy." Quality of the food is excellent, especially for the price! The marrow bones are my favorite, always worth the wait. read more

The pan seared chicken was so freakin' good *droooool*. My husband had the scalliopini pork and it was good too. We inhaled our food in minutes; it was embarrassing how fast we finished our food. Excellent service. We'll definitely be back! read more

We were driving through Lodi at lunch time, went to yelp and picked this restaurant. Was as good as expected. Waiter was friendly and the pasta was flavorful and so good. We will be back. read more

5 of us came in for lunch on a Thursday. The food was prepared expertly. The service was fast and friendly. No complaints whatsoever. Amazing that this was all done with one waiter and one person in the kitchen! If you haven't been here you need to come. Affordable, well thought out cuisine, not predictable at all. Can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu! read more

Visited for lunch on a weekday. Difficult to find, it's very small, maybe 8-10 tables. The food was pretty ho-hum. I had the wedge salad, which was large but ordinary. The dressing was very garlicky. My companions had steaks, which were ok, but not notable. An expensive but unremarkable meal. The house red is my fave, Michael David Freak Show, so I did like that part; worth an extra star. read more

Addicting!! My husband and I first came to Zin Bistro last year. Since then it has become our go-to place for a yummy dinner. I literally crave their Bistro Filet on the daily. The prices are VERY reasonable for the QUALITY of food is UNBEATABLE. Small place so make reservations. And I don't recommend parties larger than 6. We stopped going to Wine and Roses, Rosewood, and Woodbridge Crossing after discovering Zin Bistro. You get WAY more for the $$$ read more

Oh my goodness, after visiting a couple Lodi wineries, what a perfect place for dinner! My lamb shank was comfort food heaven. Just sooo good. Nice fresh green salad to start. My husband loved, loved his pork scallopini. Very reasonable prices for fabulous food in a nice cozy environment. Our dinners with 4 glasses of wine, two salads and one dessert was less than $75. Reservations suggested since it's a small place. read more

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The food is GREAT! I love the food. There would be five stars but seating is cramped it's hot, and noisy for 24 person occupancy. But the food out ways those shortcomings. Some of the best Sangria I've had, and the food is definitely made with love and passion. I love come on Tuesdays for the $12 three coarse meal, no one can come close to beating that with near the same quality. read more

We had a great dinner. Jeff was our server and was very helpful. He let me taste 2 different wines so I could be sure I'd like what I ordered. The cream of mushroom soup was yummy for a first course. For the entree, I had salmon, my husband had the NY Steak. We both loved our meals. Great service, great atmosphere, yummy food and wine! We'll return for sure. Glad we made a reservation because they were booked all evening and even turned one party away that hadn't made a reservation. We recommend Zin Bistro with thumbs up!! read more

Excellent meal on July 4th when other places were closed. Light Caesar salad followed by a near perfect filet mignon in a wine reduction sauce. Service was quick, almost too quick and the Lodi Native Zin paired perfectly. Considering all menu items were around $20, I was a little surprised the filet special was $32. Typical for a filet elsewhere, but the other steak on the menu was like $18 and the special price wasn't offered when I ordered. Worth it, but still... read more

Their food is outstanding! Wait staff is attentive and knowledgable about menu items. Their prices are unbelievably reasonable. We'll be back! read more

Wife and I went for first time and were sooo excited and impressed! Quaint small place with great service and and amazing food. My wife had the Harris Ranch filet special and was delicious. I had the pork chop special and couldn't stop raving about it. Definitely will go back many more times. Congrats!! read more

Fabulous food and especially the halibut with coconut. The lamb shank and sauce was spectacular. Best of all was the waiter. His personality, knowledge and friendliness was above and beyond. Thank you Yelp for helping find Zin Bistro in Lodi. Travelers visiting from Sonoma County. read more

For our 34th wedding anniversary we spent a wonderful day in Sutter Creek, Amador and Jackson. On our way back home to Concord, we decided to stop for dinner. The Zin Bistro sounded good so we decided to give it a try. From the moment we walked in the staff made us feel welcome. Our server, Brian, was amazing, funny, professional and wonderful all at the same time. I ordered a glass of the Freakshow Cabernet and brought the bottle to the table with a little magnifier and pointed out some of the more interesting characters adorning the label. My wife started with the wedge salad and I chose the appetizer sized wild mushroom risotto. The salad was fantastic but that risotto!!! Was off the hook good. My wife had the lamb shank. It was prepared perfectly with a very light sauce. Simply delightful. I had the osso buco. It was served over mashed potatoes with kale and a mushroom Marsala reduction. The veal was fork tender and melted in your mouth. The reduction was amazing..... the whole package just worked so well! It is not often that you have your heart set on a meal and every bit of it was exactly what you hoped for. My highest compliments to the chef and staff, especially Brian, for making our anniversary dinner epic and memorable. read more

I love coming to zin bistro every time I'm in lodi. This place is a great little gem, easy to miss, but you'll be glad if you didn't. The menu often changes, mostly California cuisine--Great value and great atmosphere! read more

Really enjoyed the fillet medallions however the portion size was pretty small and I can't say I left fully satisfied. Nice cozy atmosphere but it's a little cramped. We loved our waiter Brian, he had a great attitude. On another note, the menu is very small and no appetizers. Calamari or something else would have been nice. read more