I had high expectations for Zinqué, but unfortunately the experience fell short in several areas.
Upon arrival, our dog was reprimanded for being on the bench, which set an unwelcoming tone ....also you can see the condition of the benches in the picture The menu itself was overwhelming and poorly designed—the font looks like a dictionary, and the descriptions were not enticing or helpful. No recommendations were offered by the staff, which made navigating the menu even more difficult.
Service was inconsistent. Food arrived at different times rather than together, and the only check-in from our server was a flat “you doing ok?”—no real engagement. Notably, only the support staff smiled or appeared friendly.
As for the food: The smoked salmon with potato gratin was enjoyable and the highlight of the meal.
There was a guy roaming around the entire dining room charging a vape in an outlet in the corner
The mussels were disappointing; the broth tasted cold and had an overpowering fennel flavor.
The quiche arrived burnt.
The “salad” that accompanied the quiche was simply mixed greens—this is not a salad, just a side of greens tossed in an extremely acidic dressing.
On a positive note, the bathroom was clean, which I do appreciate.
Overall, the experience felt underwhelming and inattentive, especially given the reputation. There’s potential here, but improvements in service, menu clarity, and execution are needed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sebastien Trouver
New favorite. I'm a chef and I might want to work here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jaco halfon
Hangout place of the Venice/Santa Monica people. Food is good and decently priced. Good for a first date and a quick bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jiri
Food was fair. Clams / chorizo clams miniscule. Steak frites basic but for steak not overly priced. Room (outside) was a bit too noisy
Gordon Naccarato
All very good. Was a nice place to hang out, get a bite and a drink before driving to the airport.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janet Chapman
Love Zinque!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yael Gruenbaum-Cohen
No less than amazing. Best LA vibe
Stephanie
I continue to be blown away by the service and quality of the food at this restaurant that's getting even better with the age!!
Teresa Gaines
Wonderful ambiance and delicious fresh, crisp food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joel
We always enjoy Zinqué and their generous portions of tasty food. Our one minor issue is that the noise level both inside and out can make it difficult to hold a conversation without shouting, which of course only compounds the noise problem. The music tends toward bass-heavy beats. Maybe that's what their diners generally like, but it does make talking difficult.
I order delivery from here and have also been to their other location in Beverly hills before. The food is good - however I've been trying to order through door dash and you guys are not updating your menu properly. I picked 3 items and I sent the order through only to be notified that you don't have two enteree items available anymore. So I switched them out for two different items-pay and send the order- then I get the same notification : these menu items are unavailable. So why do you have them still listed on your menu to select?! If you don't have the item: then delete it from the available options!! I'm done trying bro guess what's available on your menu, I'm ordering from a different restaurant. You just lost $90 sale
Suzan Allbritton
Good food and great place to work in the morning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Lou Hart Yoga
Absolutely love this restaurant. Always have great food, wine and service. Love how it turns into a club after dinner on the weekends.
I had high expectations for Zinqué, but unfortunately the experience fell short in several areas.
Upon arrival, our dog was reprimanded for being on the bench, which set an unwelcoming tone ....also you can see the condition of the benches in the picture The menu itself was overwhelming and poorly designed—the font looks like a dictionary, and the descriptions were not enticing or helpful. No recommendations were offered by the staff, which made navigating the menu even more difficult.
Service was inconsistent. Food arrived at different times rather than together, and the only check-in from our server was a flat “you doing ok?”—no real engagement. Notably, only the support staff smiled or appeared friendly.
As for the food:
The smoked salmon with potato gratin was enjoyable and the highlight of the meal.
There was a guy roaming around the entire dining room charging a vape in an outlet in the corner
The mussels were disappointing; the broth tasted cold and had an overpowering fennel flavor.
The quiche arrived burnt.
The “salad” that accompanied the quiche was simply mixed greens—this is not a salad, just a side of greens tossed in an extremely acidic dressing.
On a positive note, the bathroom was clean, which I do appreciate.
Overall, the experience felt underwhelming and inattentive, especially given the reputation. There’s potential here, but improvements in service, menu clarity, and execution are needed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
New favorite. I'm a chef and I might want to work here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hangout place of the Venice/Santa Monica people. Food is good and decently priced. Good for a first date and a quick bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was fair. Clams / chorizo clams miniscule. Steak frites basic but for steak not overly priced. Room (outside) was a bit too noisy
All very good. Was a nice place to hang out, get a bite and a drink before driving to the airport.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love Zinque!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No less than amazing. Best LA vibe
I continue to be blown away by the service and quality of the food at this restaurant that's getting even better with the age!!
Wonderful ambiance and delicious fresh, crisp food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We always enjoy Zinqué and their generous portions of tasty food. Our one minor issue is that the noise level both inside and out can make it difficult to hold a conversation without shouting, which of course only compounds the noise problem. The music tends toward bass-heavy beats. Maybe that's what their diners generally like, but it does make talking difficult.
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Great place great food and vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terrific place. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I order delivery from here and have also been to their other location in Beverly hills before. The food is good - however I've been trying to order through door dash and you guys are not updating your menu properly. I picked 3 items and I sent the order through only to be notified that you don't have two enteree items available anymore. So I switched them out for two different items-pay and send the order- then I get the same notification : these menu items are unavailable. So why do you have them still listed on your menu to select?! If you don't have the item: then delete it from the available options!! I'm done trying bro guess what's available on your menu, I'm ordering from a different restaurant. You just lost $90 sale
Good food and great place to work in the morning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Absolutely love this restaurant. Always have great food, wine and service.
Love how it turns into a club after dinner on the weekends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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