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    Zovs

    3.9 (809 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Golden Lentil Soup
    Jus E.

    The service was great Maury was really helpful and was friendly! The ambiance is nice we love how cozy it is and how open it is... the food was delicious as well we love the dirty fries it is one of our favorite at zov's and the beef kebob was amazing as well!!! We got the trio kebob where you have to choose your own meat and we chose beef and loolah! We love the beef but the loolah wasn't as tasty! The price of the trio kebob was a little bit expensive but it was good for 4 people! We liked the golden lentil soup which was very tasty and the chicken harissa! I wish there was more sauce on the chicken as it tends to be on the dry side, we do love the fingerlings potatoes on it as well!!! I do recommend this restaurant!!! Hope to try more items in their menu!!!

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    George H.

    Excellent steak and lamb chops .Great & friendly service. Busy ambiance and love the outdoor patio for our pups

    Sara L.

    Food is great but feels a bit overpriced. Servers are nice and attentive. The eggplant fries are yummy.

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    Athena M.

    Tucked away in one of Irvine's northern villages, Zov's on Portola is a lovely spot for families, first dates, or just to hang out. Live music on Friday and Saturday adds a great ambiance for those dining on the patio or inside. We always sit at the bar so we get the best of all worlds. Trish, a long time bartender, always provides the friendliest and sassiest service, and makes AMAZING drinks, from Old Fashionds to Spicy Pineapple Margaritas. Some of the starters could easily be mains, such as the salmon tacos or steak tostadas, which NEVER break at the first bite and always hold their texture. The economy has hit this location, as the amount of steak on the tostadas went from a lot to just crumbs, but still yummy with lots of fresh veggie toppings. Highly recommend if you want a mellow evening and great food/service.

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    Ohana C.

    First time here. Our server, Whitney, did an amazing job. We got great service. TJ help assisted us with the air conditioning. Thank you TJ and Whitney for outstanding service. The food was absolutely delicious and fresh. There is live music here! Nice touch. Place is beautifully decorated. Everyone who works here, works hard. Thank you Zov's team! The food was a big portion and absolutely delicious. Definitely will come back when I come back to Orange County!! Beautiful service and food! Thank you Zov's team!!

    Kebob Two Ways
    Kyla J.

    The food was really good! We got the kebob plate and sea bass. I'm not sure if the food was interesting or amazing enough to justify the price, but it was very good. Portions weren't huge but still filled us up. The live music was lovely- we went on a Friday night. Side note- There seemed to be a small gnat problem unfortunately when we were there. Yvette was our excellent server who took great care of us and made our anniversary very special! The "Ridiculous Sundae" was soooo delicious. Overall I do recommend this place!

    Mercede R.

    we were group of 12. Food was simply amazing, and what was even greater, was the customer service and the warm welcoming attitudes of everyone working there!! It totally felt like we were having special dinner at a close friend's house. What a lovely experiance!

    Kebob Two Ways
    Zero A.

    Came here for lunch today, wasn't sure what to expect but definitely was not disappointed. Arrived around 3pm and it was pretty empty, but that gave us a chance to really see the restaurant. Awesome decor, half indoor, half outdoor. Full bar with a few TVs... but elegant, not BWWs looking. Service was good. Pretty standard, but not complaints. We ordered the eggplant fries, Two Kebabs plate, and the breakfast sandwich. Eggplant Fries- awesome, unique app. Served with a chipotle aioli. The kebabs- surprisingly fantastic. I had a feeling when our server asked how we'd like the beef cooked... for a kebab. 1 beef, 1 chicken, came out perfect. The breakfast sandwich with hash browns was simple yet tasty as well. No misses here. Only reason it didn't get 5 stars was that it was a little pricey, but no regrets.

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    Ask the Community - Zovs

    Hi, do you serve halal?

    Good morning. Unfortunately, we do not serve Halal. Thank you contacting us, and we hope to see you at one of our restaurants soon.

    Are you going to be able to accommodate 9 persons tonight?

    Hello Sal, What time would you like to join us? Can you also please provide your phone number? Thank… Read more

    Are there any gluten friendly options?

    Sorry I would call Zovs to see as we just eat what is on the menu but have never noticed gluten free food

    Are Dogs allowed?

    Yes

    Do you serve Halal food?

    Thank you for reaching out, Aymen. We are always interested in hearing our customers input and potentially adjusting how we source food to address those concerns. As of now, we are not serving USDA certified Halal meats but we appreciate you asking… Read more

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    They closed Feb 15…read more We came here Feb 13. They had a paper on a podium written about their closure. And I truly believe that they are not really made out to be a full-service restaurant as much as I like their dedication and drive. I had a reservation at 7 pm. I checked in at 6:45 pm. At 7:25 pm, they brought us in and did not have a table ready for us. They made a table then after a table left 15 minutes later, they rearranged us. I do not understand why you offer reservations if you will not actually honor the system. Around 8 pm, we asked if we could order as they had only brought water. Listen I understand. You're closing soon. You only had 1 server for the entire restaurant the weekend of Valentines. You have to go lean on the busiest last weekend ..? I don't actually understand. When all came to, they were not offering dessert because "they were saving it for Valentine's Day". No notification about when their kitchen closed and no asks if anybody wanted to order for to-go. On top of that, everyone did not have free parking and had to pay upon exit even with validation. You will do great as a ghost kitchen since the food was good and everyone enjoyed it. If you come back as a full service, I would seriously reconsider how you do business.

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