Zaytinya - Culver City

4.5

38 Reviews

$30 and under

Greek

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 99 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for groups

Zaytinya brings the vibrant flavors of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon to life with a menu crafted by José Andrés Group. From mezze spreads like hommus and baba ghannouge to wood-fired kebabs and whole grilled fish, every dish celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean. Complemented by a curated wine list of regional icons and modern favorites, each bite and sip offers a taste of this historic region.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek, Turkish, Lebanese
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 356-0200
Website
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/the-shay/laxdi/dining
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
8801 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Neighborhood
Culver City
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

What 38 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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38 Reviews

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Jennifer
VIP
Los Angeles
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent and the atmosphere was great! I really wanted to love it, but we were disappointed in every dish except for the shrimp.
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Joyce
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The freshness and flavors in each dish were extraordinary. Our table enjoyed sharing many dishes, of which the standouts were the seared halloumi, Lamb Barharat, Gardes Me Antho shrimp, Octopus Santorini, and the pear & yogurt to only name a few. Everything was so well seasoned and we savored how each fresh ingredient is treated with such respect. The service was exceptional, with extensive knowledge of the menu and guidance to ordering complimentary dishes.
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Erica
VIP
Los Angeles
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So thrilled to finally have Zaytinya in LA! Perfect meal, with excellent food and service (thank you Kelly!). Please bring back the zucchini fritters!
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Bryan
VIP
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, food, drink and dessert - will be back! Service was slow at times but restaurant was fully packed.
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Gadi
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous restaurant. Service was impeccable and the food was yummy.
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Murat
VIP
Los Angeles
39 reviews
3.0
39 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Everything was great until kitchen served cold entree ( which was supposed to be hot) and our waiter took it back to replace. 30 minutes later no replacement nor any sight of our other entree!!! So left not willing to wait any longer. Kitchen makes mistakes no big deal but the restaurant management not showing any initiative to rectify nor acknowledging it by coming to the table is not acceptable !
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Molly
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! Stellar service. Gives me memories of the DC location which I loved so much
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Rita
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I frequented Zaytinya restaurants in DC and NYC over the last ten years, and was delighted when it opened on December 17 in Culver City. We just had our first dinner there, which was exquisite and almost brought tears to my eyes. I highly recommend it to one and all. The blend of Spanish, Greek, Lebanese, and Turkish recipes and flavors is out of this world. Many thanks to Jose Andres and his fabulous team and wonderful work.
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Axel
VIP
Dallas
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We were seated at the last table in the back outside and were neglected all night unfortunately. They never even gave us clean plates during the service as we were ordering new dishes. I’m sure the DC location is a better experience than this new LA location but after this Christmas Eve debacle I doubt I’ll ever go back.
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Mitchel
VIP
Los Angeles
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I recently ate at Oyamel in Wash DC. This was beyond OUTSTANDING! The food was breathtaking. So I had high expectations for Zaytinya west coast. Though the food was good, it did not rate anywhere near my DC experience. Our server was very nice and took care to meet our needs. And I know it's only been open a week, but in the middle of dinner, over very loud music, a fire alarm and recorded voice went off and kept going for at least 10 minutes. We were told there was no need to leave, that it was probably a fire door in the connecting hotel. I would've thought something would be offered for this. We were told there is sister restaurant to Oyamel on the roof. I will certainly try it, But overall, this did not live up to Jose Andres' superb culinary genius. PS - Both my friend and I ate exactly the same items and we both are having digestive issues today!!!
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Zaytinya - Culver City is rated 4.5 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 99 times today

8801 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

Additional information

Neighborhood
Culver City
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek, Turkish, Lebanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Website
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/the-shay/laxdi/dining
Phone number
(310) 356-0200

Zaytinya - Culver City

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