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Tzeva, Sarasota, FL

Tzeva

4.6
4.6
352 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Healthy
Nestled inside Sarasota, Florida’s boutique hotel, Art Ovation Hotel Autograph Collection, Tzeva features modern, shareable Mediterranean cuisine with Israeli influences from Executive Chef Ken Shiro Lumpkin.

Full of bright colors and global spices, Tzeva’s dishes are inspired by local art and seasonal ingredients with a focus on health-conscious options, including fresh vegetables, local fish, and lean meats that pair with Tzeva’s rare Mediterranean wines and exotic-tasting cocktails.
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Additional information

  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ken Lumpkin

What 352 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Healthy

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Mediterranean

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Innovative

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tzeva delights with its "outstanding food" and "attentive service." Located conveniently in the Art Ovation Hotel, it boasts a vibrant atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. Guests rave about the "delicious falafel," "creative Mediterranean cuisine," and "fantastic happy hour deals." A "neighborhood gem" worth revisiting!

352 Reviews
  1. kimberly VIP

    Denver117 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the kind of place that surprises you and makes you feel like you have discovered a hidden gem; we tried several restaurants in Sarasota for our few days here and this was exquisite- our favorite- the dishes were presented beautifully and the flavors were spectacular. The Wagu skirt steak, as an example- was perfection - thinly sliced, melted in your mouth and was served with three different sauces. The hummus and baked feta were top level. The service was also friendly and superb. A must try!

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  2. nina VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Artsy hotel restaurant with Moroccan flair. However, the eggs benedict for breakfast too heavily spiced and the chicken dinner too bland.

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  3. Cheryl VIP

    Tampa1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a delicious meal with music and dancing, and recommend this restaurant, particularly if you like the flavors of the middle east.

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  4. Debra

    New York City17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food good. Waiter helpful in describing food. Dessert especially good. Was seated but my party was already there -- a little odd that host didn't know that.

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  5. craig VIP

    Tampa21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the better kept secrets in Sarasota (so far)! Not busy on a Tuesday night, outgoing and cordial staff without being too familiar nor pushy. We sampled from over 15 menu items and all of them were a hit with our group. Standouts were the chicken hummus, lamb kebabs and the falafel - its smoky tomato sauce was incredible. And don’t miss the Turkish cake with white pepper ice cream if it’s on the dessert menu when you are there.

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  6. Jonah

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got there on the early side for happy hour appetizers and drinks. All food choices were unique and intriguing, with a Mediterranean spice twist on almost everything. Different and relaxing!

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  7. Felice

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time & dinner. The surprise of the evening was the roaming belly dancer which really spiced up the evening. We will go there again.

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  8. Malcolm

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious and thoughtful food. Very limited menu but we non-meat eaters made a nice meal from two small plates, a salad, and grouper “shashlik” (who knew?). Dessert was an unexpected and spectacular black sesame crème brûlée.

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  9. debra VIP

    RP216 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Batu was an excellent waiter…helped with recommendations. We indulged in a variety of small plates…each delicious. If you like mocktails, the Tea-tini is worthy.

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  10. Emmy VIP

    Tampa17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place to go on Saturday night. Good food, great atmosphere and they had a fantastic belly dancer. Really completed the middle eastern vibe! My only negative was we ordered the Lamb from the special Valentine's menu which was listed at $24 and they charged us $30 for it. We didn't complain. The manager Mary made us feel so welcome that we didn't want to say anthing about being overcharged.

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FAQs

Tzeva offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 413-7425 ext. 110.

Tzeva is rated 4.6 stars by 352 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
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1255 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

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Additional information

  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ken Lumpkin
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