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Zov's Bistro
Rated as one of the top restaurants in Orange County by Zagat, Zov's Bistro, Bakery & Cafe has a commitment to providing guests with the finest dining experience. Zov's Bistro serves Mediterranean inspired cuisine in a unique ambience which mixes the sophistication of bistro elegance, with the relaxed comfort of al fresco dining. Let your palate bask in the menu's signature items: the pomegranate martini, wild king salmon with Moroccan spices and saffron couscous, and the milk chocolate
bomb with crème Brule center. The Z-bar and wine room offer an eclectic martini menu and as well as an extensive wine list. Enjoy exclusivity in the private dining room, and family brunch in the cafe on Saturdays and Sundays. Don't forget to pick up a pastry from Zov's award-winning bakery; and sign-up for Zov's ever popular cooking class series, as well as our renowned winemakers events.
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84 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 84 reviews
5 stars
(43)
4 stars
(25)
3 stars
(15)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(44)
- fit for foodies(39)
- special occasion(33)
- good for groups(29)
- great for lunch(29)
- great for outdoor dining(27)
Zov's Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb!
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/14/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was amazing, service was delightful, ambience was great!"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A bit pricy for lunch, but very good."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love Zov's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Zov's is our favorite spot for everyday get togethers AND special occasions. Their Mother's Day brunch was wonderful, service always superb, atmosphere delightful. We go there often to celebrate birthdays or just to enjoy a great meal with family and friends."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best restaurant around!! Been coming for years and it only gets better."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was a bit slow
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It took quite a long time to get our water, bread and appetizer to the table but everything was yummy!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good Food -- but pricey
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A nice experience but in retrospect should have taken the group to Ruth's Chris or Morton's for same money. Actually enjoyed Zov's Bakery cafe more -- my steak there was better than the one for 30% more at the Bistro. Go figure! Service though was pleasant and thoughtful but must say, coffee was like water (bleh!)"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 7 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food at Zov's is always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food at Zov's is always excellent. We have been going there since the restaurant opened and have enjoyed every meal."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good For Business Lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for a business lunch and everything was as expected. Reasonably full but not too noisy. Tried the hummus and the grilled lamb sandwich and both were excellent. Nice ambience with indoor plants."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everything fine except shredded
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Everything fine except shredded phyllo dough pastry. Very disappointing."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2007
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Review 10 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yum
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love this place! Great food, great service!"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It seems to me they are giving
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It seems to me they are giving you smaller portions and raising the prices on their menu.
I got the soup and 1/2 turkey sandwich special and the sandwich came on a small "slider" bun with mostly mayonnaise. Soup wasn't that hot, only warm. My friend had a salmon salad which she liked but again very pricey for a salad. I think if you spend over $50 for lunch it should be something special. I would say they gave my friend a nice birthday dessert."
I got the soup and 1/2 turkey sandwich special and the sandwich came on a small "slider" bun with mostly mayonnaise. Soup wasn't that hot, only warm. My friend had a salmon salad which she liked but again very pricey for a salad. I think if you spend over $50 for lunch it should be something special. I would say they gave my friend a nice birthday dessert."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2006
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Review 12 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Appetizers were great! Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Appetizers were great! Service was good as well! Would recommend for large groups."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 13 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved this restaurant. Worth
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Loved this restaurant. Worth a visit. Scallops were divine. Service great."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 14 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
took three times to get me
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"took three times to get me the correct salad I ordered. Once they got it right, it was great."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I love Zov's. The food is
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love Zov's. The food is fabulous and service is aways great. This only hiccup with this visit was the very loud table next to us. I think everyone in Southern California could hear that lady scream "It's my birthday"!!!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 16 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Friendly atsmophere. Good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Friendly atsmophere. Good food and service. A little loud and difficult to hear at times."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was good but not exceptional.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was good but not exceptional. Service and ambiance were very good. A good restaurant for a small business lunch."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2007
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Review 18 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Cute little neighborhood gem
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Zov cookbook are a favorite so I was looking forward to eating there. The meal was just ok, I had the Mediterranean chicken it was good but a little dry. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meals."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Still good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One of our favorite places when we like to treat ourselves as well as for special occasions. Food is always well prepared and presentation is always executed well. Service is attentive without overly interruptive, but newer staff may need some additional polishing. We had to send back one meal for a replacement as it did not taste quite right. Staff made adjustments quickly, but this was the only time we encountered a problem dish. This shouldn't discourage anyone from trying this restaurant."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good as usual but off their game
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have enjoyed this restaurant many times. Service was off for this visit. Even the waitress made a comment that the bus-staff were missing from the scene. Not sure if they were more interested in the basketball game on in the bar or if they were assisting on the bakery side. Food was good as always but came out too slow. Overall, it was a nice evening and we will be back."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
They were too busy for Valentine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They were too busy for Valentine so the service was very slow."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Enjoyed Zov's very much.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed Zov's very much. We had a group of 10 and the service was outstanding."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 23 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We are regulars to Zoves.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We are regulars to Zoves. They were stressed for the Valentines crowd and the quality of food and service suffered. Have noticed a gradual decline in food quality in the last year."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a favorite!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"And what a perfect place to spend a romantic Valentine's Day dinner together! We dined off of a more limited "special event" menu, so I missed out on my usual Mediterranean Chicken, but I am SO glad to have had the opportunity to try some absolutely FANTASTIC dishes! The ribeye was cooked to perfection. And the John Dory, which I have never before tasted, was to die for! Couldn't get enough of it! Zov and Gary -- NICE JOB!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Lunch was good. Visited the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lunch was good. Visited the marketplace after for some baked goods.....should have passed on them. They are expensive and not very good. They tasted stale."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 26 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Mediterranean food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent Mediterranean food restaurant, it isn't a "Greek" restaurant as much as a Mediterranean. Great variety and excellent preparations, the Seafood Tangine was perfectly made with light pasta and plenty of shell fish. It ranked right up with some of the best Chipino's and Boulebase. The salads are large and easy to share. The corkage fee is $15, though the wine list is good, bringing a nice Greek wine made the meal all the more enjoyable. Highly recommended."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 27 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful little Bistro. Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful little Bistro. Service was great. Duck was delicious! Definitely go again."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2008
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Review 28 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really enjoyed Zov's. Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Really enjoyed Zov's. Food was really great, service was very good and we did not feel rushed at all. The only downside is the restaurant is fairly open and while they had heaters throughout the restaurant, we could still feel cold drafts while we were eating. However, that will not keep us from returning or recommending to friends and family."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 29 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food with unique
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food with unique flavors."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 30 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is a treasure of the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a treasure of the restaurant. It is a break from the norm and the food is excellent. The service was also excellent."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 31 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I've always enjoyed Zov's
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I've always enjoyed Zov's but I do find the quality and constancy and service have consistently declined in recent years - other restaurants in the area offer a better value for the money with more attentive service."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food and service. I will be back."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 33 for Zov's Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is exceptional at Zov's:
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is exceptional at Zov's: both my husbands's Rack Of Lamb and my Scallops were perfecctly prepared and presented. Knowledgeable wait staff. Pleasant ambiance. We have dined there many times over 10 years and will continue to return."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Zov's Bistro
Based on the average of (51) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic