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240 North Highland Ave.
Atlanta,
GA
30307
33.7617
-84.3605
Neighborhoods: Poncey Highlands, Eastside, Eastside
What People Are Saying About Zaya Mediterranean Cuisine
The Editor
Jonathan Baker
Citysearch
In Short – Jammed into another mix-use development, this bistro is a dressed-up Mediterranean addition to Inman Park. A layered stone wall and open kitchen are an upgrade for the eyes, while the menu sticks with simple staples. Skip the over-cooked kabobs and instead share what the kitchen does best--apps and small plates. Pita bread arrives fluffy and warm and the addictive baba ghanoush is a smoky spread dunk-worthy of anything on the table. Drunken halloumi pairs a mildly seared cypriat cheese over ripe tomatoes and garlic, a refreshing plate appropriate for the warmer months. As a…
12/02/09
Possibly my new favorite dessert!
by ATL PoolGirl at Citysearch
My boyfriend and I ate at Zaya in September and the food was great! They have a very nice selection of wine by the glass. We had soujouk as an appetizer and it was wonderful. The portion was huge and it tasted fantastic. For an entree, we split the lamb chops with baba ganouj and yogurt salad. The lamb chops were a bit on the small side, but they were nicely seasoned and cooked exactly as requested. The baba ganouj had a nice smokey flavor and the yogurt salad was a cool compliment to the heartiness of the lamb chops. We ordered their specialty dessert, ashta. Wow! I was dreaming about it for the rest of the night. A delicate phyllo dough pocket filled with a delicious custard and a slight hint of rose. Amazing!
The decor is modern and chic, although the lighting was a bit bright. The service was prompt and courteous. The complimentary valet is a nice touch. We'll be back!
- Pros: dessert was awesome!!, good service, good food, nice decor
09/07/09
Great Mediteranian Food in Atlanta
by cwhollingsworth at Citysearch
Several years ago I had a chance to go to Egypt. I fell in love with the food, especially the Baba Ghannouge. Ever since then, I have tried to find a good place to get it in Atlanta, Zaya has the best I have found in the U.S.
Since I was introduced to Zaya, I have gone there with a number of people from my office. They have all loved enough to bring their spouses back.
In fact I think the food is every bit as good as Zaytinya in Washington D.C. which has received great reviews, and a heck of a lot less expensive.
I love it!
- Pros: Best Baba Ghannouge since Egypt
- Cons: None I can think of
08/17/09
Does not respect bellydancers
by nisie at Citysearch
Do you want to go to a place that degrades former employees like this?
Thursday nights at Zaya used to feature live belly dancers. Since the restaurant no longer offers belly dancing nights, the dancers now entertain patrons at other Atlanta establishments including:
* Banks
* Hospital emergency rooms
* Dojos
* Laboratory clean rooms
* Inside old caves
The Details on Zaya Mediterranean Cuisine
Save Money:
Share a vegetarian platter as a starter. For $11 you get your choice of four appetizers.
What to Drink:
A pointed-but-solid wine list boasts a few malbecs hovering around $6 that are cheap but good.
Where to Sit:
Despite the modern dining room, sitting street-side on Highland Avenue never gets old.
Parking:
The valet parking seems a bit redundant with a garage literally next door, but trying to get a space on Highland is nearly impossible.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Quiet, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Notable Wine List
