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    Zovs

    3.9 (809 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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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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    Great service from Jeff and Eliseo. One of our party was pregnant and they really went out of their way for her. Really appreciate it.

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    Such a nice staff. Treated very well. Food is delicious. Would recommend. Kim was very nice .

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    Expensive for the quality of food. I ordered a kebab entry which tasted poorly but costed close to $30 with taxes.

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    1 year ago

    Got a salad to go. It was wonderful and the service was great. I am looking forward to eating there soon.

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    1 year ago

    We love coming to Zov's Ashley and Whitney are the best always great service and a friendly smile. You can always count on a great meal.

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    The entire restaurant was full of flies. You couldn't eat without swatting flies away from your food. Disgusting

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    9 months ago

    The food and atmosphere is wonderful. A little pricy for a quick lunch. Service was slow.

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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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    4.9(399 reviews)
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    It was Mother's Day morning when my daughter came home after picking up the flowers she had…read morepreordered, along with a cup of milk tea and a bag of chocolates. Smiling, she said, "Let's celebrate with Spanish tapas." So the beautiful day began with milk tea and chocolate before we headed to the newly opened restaurant Fat of the Land for their Mother's Day brunch, conveniently located on North Main Street in Santa Ana. I later found out it was a special Sunday brunch created just for Mother's Day. Thanks to my daughter's reservation, we were seated right away. The menu selection was smaller than usual, probably because of the special brunch menu, but every tapas dish sounded delicious. We ordered the Castelvetrano olives, Galician smoked paprika octopus, French steak tartare, and Basque cheesecake, paired with a Fiero Spritz and Red Sangria. Both the octopus and steak tartare were outstanding. The Galician smoked paprika octopus was tender, flavorful, and carried just the right hint of spice. The French steak tartare was served on crispy toasted bread with cheese sprinkled on top -- a creative and delicious twist on a classic dish. Fat of the Land truly feels like a hidden gem, and I had such a wonderful time celebrating Mother's Day with my daughter there.

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