Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar

Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar is a casual fine dining restaurant on the Solano Strip.
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Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar is a casual fine dining restaurant on the Solano Strip, offering guests a taste of Middle Eastern comfort foods. Inspired by fond memories of growing up with an olive orchard, brothers and co-owners, Izat and Walid Eliyan named the restaurant Zaytoon after the Arabic word for “olive.” Much of their youth revolved around harvesting the family orchards and dining underneath the rows of olive trees. By opening Zaytoon, Izat and Walid hope to share their childhood memories of the olive harvest with the Bay Area community. Adding a combined 50 years of culinary experience, Zaytoon’s head chef and co-owner Haitham Salman, along with co-owner Salam Naser join Izat and Walid on their mission to showcase the diversity and richness of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Highlighting their Palestinian roots, Walid points out the Middle East “is so much more than the politics we often hear about.” Zaytoon embraces the cuisine of Palestine, Morocco, and countries cradled by the Mediterranean Sea and represents the tapestry of various influences on Jeruselam street food and the Palestine family table. To help breathe life to their culinary dreams of Zaytoon, the owners brought in manager Cynthia Olivas and her twenty years of fine dining expertise (Four Seasons, House of Prime Rib, and Town Hall). With her knowledge, Cynthia elevates Zaytoon into the casual fine dining realm, setting it apart from the everyday shawarma fast food stop. Contributing to the conception of a Middle Eastern bar, Jessica Maria, a 30 year veteran of the hospitality industry and owner of the Hotsy Totsy, was brought in to create Zaytoon’s bar program. From the Sultan’s Iced Tea to the Rock the Casbah, Maria’s unique craft cocktails were designed to complement the Zaytoon’s Middle Eastern flavors and the food.

09/04/2026

This is your sign to make dinner plans. ✨🍽️
Bold Mediterranean flavors, beautiful plates, and a table waiting for you at Zaytoon.
Come hungry. We’ll take care of the rest. 🤍

Fresh off the grill and full of flavor. 🔥🍽️Made to be shared, enjoyed, and remembered. Come taste what’s cooking at Zayt...
08/22/2026

Fresh off the grill and full of flavor. 🔥🍽️
Made to be shared, enjoyed, and remembered. Come taste what’s cooking at Zaytoon. ✨

08/13/2026

A little taste of the Mediterranean, right here at your table. ✨🌿
Come hungry, leave happy. 🤍

Craving something warm and full of flavor? We’ve got you covered. 🤤✨Join us at Zaytoon!
08/06/2026

Craving something warm and full of flavor? We’ve got you covered. 🤤✨
Join us at Zaytoon!

08/01/2026

The weekend tastes better at Zaytoon. ✨
Great food, handcrafted cocktails, and the perfect atmosphere to unwind with family and friends. Join us this weekend! 🌿🤍

Celebrate Mother’s Day with us 💐Join us at Zaytoon for brunch, lunch, or dinner and make it a day to remember.We’re offe...
05/03/2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day with us 💐
Join us at Zaytoon for brunch, lunch, or dinner and make it a day to remember.

We’re offering a special menu for brunch & dinner, along with our regular menu available all day.

✨ Sunday, May 10
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New Lunch Bowls just dropped 🔥Fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor.From hummus & falafel to chicken and beef shawarma...
04/08/2026

New Lunch Bowls just dropped 🔥
Fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor.
From hummus & falafel to chicken and beef shawarma — there’s a bowl for every craving.

Perfect for your next lunch. Come try them today.

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03/29/2026

Just good food & cozy vibes ✨
See you tonight 🤍

GoodFood

Ramadan is here 🌙Join us for a special Prix Fixe Iftar menu featuring comforting starters, signature mains, and a sweet ...
02/23/2026

Ramadan is here 🌙
Join us for a special Prix Fixe Iftar menu featuring comforting starters, signature mains, and a sweet ending.
Gather, share, and enjoy the spirit of Ramadan with us.

Reserve your table today.

Ramadan Mubarak 🌙Celebrate this holy month with our special Ramadan menu — perfect for gathering, sharing, and making me...
02/21/2026

Ramadan Mubarak 🌙
Celebrate this holy month with our special Ramadan menu — perfect for gathering, sharing, and making memories.
Book your table now.

Address

1133 Solano Avenue
Albany, CA
94706

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 9pm
Wednesday 12pm - 9pm
Thursday 12pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 9:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

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