Zorba’s Restaurant & Bar

If I could give this restaurant zero stars, I most definitely would. We came in on a Sunday around 2pm for lunch. Our servers name was Liz, who brought us our rolls and hummus. First of all, I opened up our napkin covering the rolls to reveal not one but two long strands of blonde hair. On top of the roll incident, my husband asked for a coke but Liz came back with some watered down sweet tea. I politely asked for new basket of rolls which was no problem, we ignored the tea mishap as well thinking she was having an off day. The problem my husband and I ran into was waiting for our Togo boxes and ticket. We are patient and understanding people. So we wouldn’t mind waiting for our boxes and tickets if they were busy or short handed at all but they weren’t either. Our server was at the bar talking to the owner for 34mins! I tried grabbing her attention by raising my hand, or saying her name when she walked by our table not once or twice but three times! She finally came over to our table to give us our ticket but failed miserably to come back by to grab our card to tab is out for another 12 mins. Come on people!

A+, we’ll be back our next trip. Friendly service, generous portions, accommodated my dietary requests.

Everybody in Oklahoma City just seems to love Zorba’s. Because of my annual-​ish experience there (going with colleagues who adore it when we have a rare lunch out opportunity), and the genuine care and service our large group gets, I think Zorba’s is a four star kinda place.
I never quite seem to pick the right thing on the menu, since I’m always looking for a lighter, fresher style of tasty Mediterranean cuisine. While I’ll eat my large, heavy plate (and salads) quite happily, I find it to be pretty adequate, rather than sublime, Greek food. I’ve tried various options on the lunch menu, but when it comes down to it, the gyro is really what I should stick with there. It’s big and classic– exactly what one expects when craving a gyro.
I’m happy to dine in a group at Zorba’s because of the ordering system and fairly rapid food delivery. On every occasion I’ve gone in with my group, the owner comes over to make sure our meals were good. That personal touch is what elevates Zorba’s in my mind: despite the large interior and fast-​casual style, this is a restaurant in which the owner and employees take pride. No wonder it’s such a hit here!

Live entertainment and good food. Aalim belly dancer perform ever Saturday night and get the crowd involved. I have yet disliked any food I have tried. You get complementary bread and hummus.
The Greek salad is huge with the option to add meet. The dressing is amazing. The Falafel Hummus appetizer comes with hummus, falafel, pita bread and chips. It also has tahini and tzatziki sauce. The hummus is so good! This dish can not go wrong. Chicken Zoom wings are traditional wings with a slightly spicy sauce and topped with feta cheese and tomatoes.
For dinner I got the beef short ribs. wow! This meat is so tender it just falls apart. They give you a large amount of meat with BBQ sauce and it comes with grilled asparagus, tomatoes and soft polenta which is similar to mashed potatoes.
For dessert we got the Rum Bread pudding. I am by even exaggerating our entire group of 6 shared the dessert. It was so big, warm and delicious!

Love Zorba’s! We eat there at least a couple times each month! The owners are great people. Someone always suggests something. Apparently I order several items like Persians intended it! My husband and son love the gyro platter and I love the kubideh kabobs with extra tomatoes! You won’t be disappointed!

Great for Americans, really really bad for actual Mediterranean people… Falafel were microwaved so were the kababs… the only fresh thing was a grilled tomato and rice. You would like it if you don’t know how real Mediterranean/​Middle eastern food taste like. Hate to write a bad review since everyone was very nice but I had a very bad food experience… first time to leave my left overs and not take it to go!

My sister and I were up in the Edmond area for a LuLaRoe party and were starving by the time we were done shopping. She suggested Zorba, as she knows I love to try new places now that I have moved here and it’s one of her favorites.
We arrived around two on a Saturday and there was plenty of open seating. Their menu is large with a lot of options in the varying categories. My sister ordered the chicken kabobs with rice for us and I ordered the Hummus Trio and the Baba Ghanouj. I wanted to get a good feel of their taste and spice usage.
The portion size is huge, with one entrée and two appetizers we were stuffed with plenty to take home! I have to say the Hummus Trio was AMAZING and delicious (it actually inspired me to start making my own hummus at home instead of buying from the store)! It was my first time having Baba Ghanouj, I wasn’t a big fan, it was a little too smoky flavored for me. The chicken kabobs were, of course, awesome as well. There were a ton of fresh vegetables on the skewers as well and the portion of basmati rice was insane. The rice was so flavorful and amazing, I could have a meal just of that.
I will definitely be back to try more! I have added it to my list of places to take my friends as they come to visit me!

The food is excellent and so are the prices. Very tasty and good quality. The server was very nice but it was clear she had too many tables.
The only real negative is one of the employees had what I’m guessing was her daughter running around the restaurant. She was about 10-​years old. It was distracting because the little girl was so over weight which is clearly child abuse.

Love it. I has the hummus falafel app, chicken marsala, and tiramisu. All were great.

I will summarize… Disappointing.
I kinda wanted to give them 2.5 as there were some things I kinda like, but nothing was great. The tabouli salad was mediocre, but the hummus was good. Falafel, ok; moussaka, ok; lemon chicken, ok. Maybe I could give this place 3 if the prices were lower.
I have to say I did not try the desserts, but the pictures look good.
If you are in the mood for Mediterranean, drive two blocks south to Mediterranean Imports and Deli, or go to CusCus. (Although not Greek, better than Zorbas)
P. S.: I really wanted to like this place … It just did not happen.

Not sure why this place has less than 4 stars.
Food was very hoops and plenty. Started with Calamari and the were ok need maybe a bit more seasoning but they were ok. As fresh as you can expect.
Then had the Creamy Gyro and was amazing. Garlic flavor but not overpowering. Good zasiki .
And the side was the tomato soup, which had a nice flavor and texture.
Had a good dinner out i will come here’s often if I was local.

If this place isn’t on your short list for date night, or where to take your out of town visitors, you’re missing out. I used to get takeout kabob dinners for the family at their old location and that was awesome. But oh my, how their menu has matured!
Got the lamb ossobuco which was a huge shank, cooked perfectly tender. It came with a soup/​salad option — I chose (from three) the tomato artichoke bisque. Delish! And the portion was the perfect amount to delight your pallet without killing your appetite. My friend got the signature salad, which was about the most well thought out salad we could remember.
He got a cocktail that was a bit, meh. But the waiter was very helpful with finding just the right wine for me.
So, if you go, ask for Alejandro. He is a very thoughtful and accommodating waiter. Seriously he’s amazing.
My friend’s meal came with rice or fries, but Alejandro brought us both. I thought we were going to have to Rock-​Paper-​Scissors for the last few fries. They were ridiculous!

This was the first time coming in. Zorba’s has a nice atmosphere — friendly, open, just right! Our server, Josh was right on point! Her knew the menu, was attentive and gave us time and space! We started with the dolmades and falafel. The stuffed grape leaves were very good, the falafel round and flat rather than the round balls I’m used to. Either way though, they had a nice flavor. Next were the huge portions of gyro with delicious pita and a house greek salad. This was truly enough for 2 meals! I had my extra for lunch today and it was still yummy! While this is the first greek place I’ve tried in OKC, it was really good!

Went to Zorba’s on a weekday for dinner. We started with an appetizer, dolmas and falafel. The dolmas (grape leaves) were very flavorful and tasty. The falafel was pretty disappointing — round flat discs that looked pre-​packaged and possibly just microwaved — not freshly made, flavorful, or even warm enough.
For entrees, I got the chicken kabobs and Philip got the gyro plate. Everything was good, but just average. Not bad, but not as good as I’d expect it to be for the prices. Granted, the portions are pretty big (we took home leftovers), but still. I think the food at Cous Cous just up the street is better.
Overall my opinion of Zorba’s is that it’s just OK. We had good service and our food was fine, but it didn’t wow me enough for more than 3 stars.

The positives — GREAT service, immediate seating, very friendly and knowledgeable waiter who kept our drinks full and checked back with us often. The fries were hot and fresh, the lemon and orzo soup was excellent and the Greek salad was cold, crisp and very tasty.
The negatives — the gyro meal was salty, dry and lukewarm when served (sat under warmers waiting for the hot fries??). Since that is the main course of the meal it certainly made me rate the restaurant down.
I will, however, return to try some of the other menu items as I think it’s got great potential.

I’m so glad I gave Zorba’s another try! The last time we went we were with my in-​laws on a Saturday and the live belly-​dancing made conversation difficult and honestly a little awkward. After moving to the N. May area, we tried Zorba’s as a break in the unpacking. We were seated at a quiet table near the bar and the waitress took great care of us from start to finish. I had the chicken kebabs and they were flavorful and filling, and I love that it doesn’t feel greasy or unhealthy. My husband had a gyro and ate almost every bite. The portions were generous and came out hot. The entrees themselves aren’t very expensive so if you hold off on the drinks, you come out about like you would at a fast casual restaurant except you get a quiet and comfortable atmosphere– at least on a Friday night– Saturdays may still be a different story!

Siiiiiiigh. Zorbas, Zorbas, Zorbas. What an I going to do with you? I think I am done giving you second chances. Sure, your menu had improved, but you sat me at the bar. I glanced up and noticed that all the glassware was disgustingly dirty. Lip prints, finger prints, bits of fruit from drinks before. There was yellow rice on the bottom of my plate and a yellow stain on the edge as well. Not a fresh thumb print from a server either, but crusted on yellow funk. I noticed the bartender taking dirty cups, rinsing them in two bins and then putting them on the bar to dry. Bar itself was not clean either, was full of fluids of who knows what. I’m not super squeamish or anything, but starting at those glasses the whole time I tried to eat was just the last straw. I’m done. I’d rather eat a bowl of cereal than eat anywhere that cleans this poorly, no matter for good the food is.

Zorba’s is definitely 5 stars in my book. The food is just outstanding! I can honestly say that I’ve never once had subpar service or food on any visit to Zorba’s.
Everything that we’ve ordered from here over the years has been pretty much fantastic. My only gripe is that the prices have gone up significantly, but that’s not entirely their fault. It’s still not super expensive, and the restaurant is nice. They have a full bar also!

Hubby has always liked Zorba’s and has been going since before they moved into their current location. When we’re out and about in the area and I let him pick where we’ll have dinner, this is most often his choice. It’s a great choice as it’s casual, but yet they have a bar if you want an adult beverage to go with your meal… though we usually don’t have one here.
While the hubby is a gyro kinda guy, I’m not. What I like is that Zorba’s offers me options. Kabobs, salads, soup… lots of choices. Hubby almost always gets the gyro dinner and I almost always get the beef kabob dinner. This is by far the most tender kabob I have had in town. Some others have made chewing the meat an Olympic sport, but this beef is tender and marinaded just right. The rice is fluffy and perfect and the vegetable kabob that comes with it is so good that I have often considered just ordering veggie kabobs, but hey, I’m a carnivore and this is Oklahoma after all. ;)
When choosing our soup or salad, I often go with the Persian salad with cucumber, onions, tomato, pepper, and a nice lemon-​based dressing. Other options are Greek salad, tabouleh, or soup. The dinners come with pita and tzatziki… YUMMM! I’ve never left hungry or disappointed.
Prices are reasonable and service is great! Give them a try when on that side of town and let me know if you have a better place to try… I’m always looking for a good Chicken souvlaki myself and it’s not on the menu here.

You would think I was Greek with my love for Mediterranean food. Hummus, tzatziki, falafel, fatoush I want it all! I’ve hit up most of the mediterranean spots in OKC, but hadn’t made a stop into Zorba’s until this past weekend. I’ve driven past it a million times on May, but not given it much thought. The white and blue Greek inspired building with a flashing light sign always reminded me of the family restaurant in My Big Fat Greek Wedding. That should have been reason to go sooner b/​c that movie is a personal fav, but let’s stop harping on the past.
My rents and I dined here on a Friday night not knowing what to expect. Zorba’s is big inside, has a large bar, and a huge kitchen. It’s decorated with cheesy Greek décor but that’s what you want for an authentic place. It totally works! It was full but no wait –yes please! I was hangry and wanted to eat asap.
Once seated our waitress brought out complementary hummus and bread. (Score! My rumbling tummy was but to rest). The bread was a warm loaf, unusual compared to pita but it worked. She quickly took our orders and had the food rolling out one after another! We all ordered a different entrée as well as the sampler appetizer. It came with hummus, tzatziki, a tahini sauce, spanikopita, trikopita, grape leaves and pita. Between the three of us there was plenty and I was honestly full after just the appetizer! Our entrée came out immediately after so I didn’t have time to think I was full. I went with the veggie kabob that came over light and fluffy basmati rice and a choice between 3 salads, i got the greek.
You get tons of food here so think about that before ordering. You can easily split, unless you want leftovers, order your own because the prices are great! For the three of us, all the food we ordered, but no drinks we walked out with only a $ 50 bill! Zorba’s just got added into my regular rotation!