Zaytoon Mediterranean Grill (ZMG)

Best Mediterranean food I’ve had in North Carolina so far.

Moving here from a city on the west coast (that arguably has some of the best food in the country), I’ve had a difficult time finding good places to eat. I’ve eaten at a few Mediterranean places and all have been shockingly terrible to the point that I’ve started to have an existential crisis.

Zaytoon had a nice falafel wrap. They have saved me from veering into a dark, post-modern abyss of dread and despair like some teenage boy after reading Nietzsche for the first time.

Thanks Zaytoon for curbing nihilism! Without you I could have ended up quoting Camus too much or even liking Elon Musk!

Food here is good and the people are really cool. One of my go to places. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pretty good food. I found out about them by buying the pita chips at deep roots and decided to give their restaurant a try in person. Unfortunately it was a notably unwelcoming and uncomfortable atmosphere. Literally no one spoke to me at all while the shop was completely empty. Just a very strange experience overall. Good food but i think i’ll just stick to only buying the pita chips at the market from now on…

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

I walked downtown to find a lunch spot and was lucky enough to happen upon this great restaurant. I tried their sampler plate. Everything was delicious. The baba ganouj was the best I have ever had. They are definitely now my lunch go-to when I am working in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had a better experience due to the manager making things right.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 4

Great food! Nice two tier seating. Right in downtown. Highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have enjoyed everything I've ever ordered here.
I'm a huge fan of their falafel in particular.
There are also rotating specials and soups.

This is a great, healthy option for lunch if you are downtown.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Souvlaki, Falafel Plate, Mojadara Plate with Soup

Great place for Mediterranean food. Food was awesome and was a nice cozy place to eat inside. Will definitely go back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Soooo good! The food was fresh and delicious, the staff were friendly, and the place was so cute!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Straight forward restaurant with tasty food. Order at the door on a tablet and eat in or take out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food and such curtious and social staff! Food is all made on the spot and is delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Literally the best restaurant I have been to in a while. Food was phenomenal, service was spot on and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love the Garlic fries and the various fresh baked snacks they have out. Very good food and friendly people here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Exceptional. I put down my phone as I started eating to fully enjoy the kofta wrap. Highly recommend.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and service. Quick and high quality. Tzatziki was amazing as were the lentils and carmelized onions, so good.
Dining area and restrooms are clean and appealing just simple.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mediterranean Salad, Mojadara Plate, Hummus \u0026 Pita