Zenobia Mediterranean & Kebab Grill has quickly emerged as a go-to destination for Mediterranean cuisine in Bradenton, Florida. Located at 1857 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, this restaurant captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors with its diverse menu. Diners have praised the vibrant and fresh dishes, with highlights including the Lamb Kafta, Beef Shawarma, and the savory lentil soup. Customer reviews consistently emphasize the warmth of the staff and the restaurant’s inviting ambiance. Patrons like Jan mention enjoyable beginnings with complimentary baklava, while Tina recalls the tender lamb paired with a delightful spinach pie. The inviting atmosphere and attentive service keep guests returning for more. The appetizers are also a standout—many have raved about the Baba Ghannouj and falafel, presenting a perfect introduction to the meal. Even the children's meals reflect quality, making it a family-friendly choice. For those seeking authentic Mediterranean fare with generous portions at reasonable prices, Zenobia does not disappoint. Whether you prefer dining in or taking out, this eatery promises a satisfying culinary experience, with fresh ingredients that leave a lasting impression. Overall, Zenobia Mediterranean & Kebab Grill is highly recommended for anyone looking for flavorful and authentic Mediterranean cuisine.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves halal food
Serves healthy options
Serves late-night food
Serves organic dishes
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Zenobia Mediterranean & Kebab Grill
Jan WN
May 27,2025
My husband and I stopped in here for the first time to grab carry out this evening. The restaurant vibes are clean and lively! We were greeted warmly, and provided with complementary bites of baklava while we waited for our order (delicious)! I ordered a Greek salad with beef Shawarma, my husband ordered the lamb Kafta kebabs. Both were absolutely delicious, fresh-tasting, cooked and seasoned to perfection. My salad had the perfect ratio of beautiful veggies, feta cheese, and the dressing was well seasoned. Highly recommend this place, give them a try you won’t be disappointed!
Tina M.
May 10,2025
I love Mediterranean food and was googling restaraunts near me and landed here. Can I say first off how genuinely nice the staff was. A young man welcomed us and before we said anything asked to recommend his favorites to us. Love that! We ordered the spinach pie which was so good. I couldn't stop eating it. I had lentil soup, which I also devoured. I had the lamb kafta..... the lamb was so tender and flavorful....similar to a quesadilla. My husband had a chicken Schwarma and he was wowed. To top it off, it was our first time there and the cook sent a humus sampler. I pretty much ate 2 of 3 myself and pita (my only two could be betters was that I wasn't a fan of the minty hummus and the pita breads for dipping were a little tough). But overall.....I would go back In a heart beat. The place was empty around 5:30 pm when I went, but they had tons of people in and out for take out and delivery. If you like beer or wine with your dinner, you have the option to.bring your own. They don't have a liquor license. Prices were great and portions perfect! I left so stuffed.
Yasser Moussa
May 9,2025
The food was delicious and the service was good. We ordered mix grill with yogurt side and small hummus. If you like to try Authentic Mediterranean's food you have to try this place.
Eric DeMello
Apr 20,2025
Back again. We enjoyed this dinner so much. The food, once again, was amazing. Going in before 6 pm ensured we got a table. By the time we left, there were very few tables left. Plenty of take out orders, too. (Delivery drivers in and out). First Review: First time eating there. Clean, quaint restaurant. Nice themed music playing. We started with the Lentil soup. Very tasty. We got the Shish Tawook ( chicken) and Kafta Kabab. Also had the Zenobia Mix Grill: Kafta, Tawook, beef cube kababs. Way too much food to finish but delicious. The Tawook with the garlic sauce was our favorite. We also got a Tabbouleh salad to take home. Everybody was the freshest ingredients and tasted very good. Well definitely be back!
Matthew Hickey
Mar 21,2025
Had dinner at Zenobia tonight and it did not disappoint! We started with the Trio appetizer—every bite was packed with fresh, vibrant flavor. For entrees, we had the Lamb Arayess and Beef Kafta, both perfectly seasoned and grilled just right. Finished the night off with rice pudding, baklava, and Moroccan tea—a sweet ending to an amazing meal. Everything was fresh, authentic, and delicious. Highly recommend if you're looking for something flavorful, different, and consistently great! #ZenobiaSarasota #MiddleEasternCuisine #SarasotaEats #FoodieFavorites #SupportLocalRestaurants
Ivis Morson
Mar 17,2025
I went to this restaurant with my sister and our friend. Let me tell you! The food was amazing, the service was really great, and the price was fantastic for thr amount of food we got. The food was so flavorful and just... mmm mmm mmmmm. We traveled into thr area for a concert and found them by accident. It's the luckiest accident ever. We will be coming back again.
Makiko Felice
Feb 11,2025
We hadn’t been here for a while & as I walked in to pick up our to-go order, I noticed something was different - new ownership. Previous owner was great/friendly, but the new owner is great! Due to my husband’s diet restriction we always order Vegetarian dish & tonight was no different. We ordered the usual - Hummus, Greek Salad and Lentil Soup. There was a mix-up with our order and I had to wait an extra 5 mins. I didn’t mind it at all, but first they tried to offer me a free drink. They ended up giving me Chicken Shawarma dinner to bring home to try for free. Everyone was super kind. And let me say that everything was delicious! Chicken Shawarma was not dry and tasty, Greek Salad was fresh, and Lentil Soup was flavorful. So good. We finished everything! It’s hard to find good Mediterranean restaurants around here - I’m glad we went today. Thanks so much for the extra dinner.
shaleeza hussain
Feb 6,2025
Before we moved to Lakewood ranch we stopped by to check this place out. And when we sat down and ordered everything was perfect the customer service was good, the food was amazing, the lamb chops were to die for. LOL it was our first time at the restaurant and usual I don’t finish my food in one sitting but that serving was huge and I genuinely finished it all I was satisfied and definitely made it my go to restaurant from that day going forward :D
Reviews For Zenobia Mediterranean & Kebab Grill