ZAYTOON GRILL – Middle Eastern
A Mediterranean counter on Central Avenue in St Pete that takes the vegetarian half of its menu as seriously as the grill. Falafel, beef shawarma, lamb shish kebab and the mixed grill land over fluffy basmati; the roasted-vegetable salad has a following of its own, and the house jalapeño sauce gets asked for by name. Regulars praise the speed and the friendliness in the same breath, then mention portions that make the prices look like an error. Vegan options throughout, outdoor seating, closed Sundays. Fast, cheap, and better than it needs to be.
1618 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33712 727-623-0983 https://www.zaytooncentral.com/contact-us0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at ZAYTOON GRILL
Dairy-Free at ZAYTOON GRILL
ZAYTOON GRILL in St Petersburg has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Babaghanoush, Tabouli Side Salad and Tahini Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at ZAYTOON GRILL
ZAYTOON GRILL in St Petersburg has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tabouli Side Salad and Babaghanoush Side. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at ZAYTOON GRILL
ZAYTOON GRILL in St Petersburg has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Babaghanoush, Tabouli Side Salad and Tahini Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at ZAYTOON GRILL
ZAYTOON GRILL in St Petersburg has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Kabob Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at ZAYTOON GRILL
ZAYTOON GRILL in St Petersburg has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Babaghanoush, Tahini Side Salad and Falafel 3 Pieces. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at ZAYTOON GRILL
ZAYTOON GRILL in St Petersburg has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Babaghanoush, Tahini Side Salad and Tahini Salad Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at ZAYTOON GRILL
ZAYTOON GRILL in St Petersburg has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tahini Side Salad, Rice and Chicken Kabob Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at ZAYTOON GRILL
ZAYTOON GRILL in St Petersburg has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at ZAYTOON GRILL
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed Grill | 65 g | 75.7 g |
| Shawarma Bowl | 119.4 g | 32.7 g |
| Tabouli Salad | 93.2 g | 24.6 g |
| Falafel 3 Pieces | 103.7 g | 24.4 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Falafel | 36.4 g | 23.7 g |
| Grilled Vegetable Salad | 78.7 g | 22.4 g |
| Babaghanoush | 68.7 g | 21.8 g |
| Chicken Kabob Platter | 0 g | 20.6 g |
| Falafel Sandwich | 35.1 g | 15.2 g |
| Shawarma Wrap | 2.7 g | 13.2 g |
| Foule | 6.9 g | 10.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Starters and Salads
Classic middle eastern appetizers and some of our favorite salads
- Tahini Salad Bowl - $5.99: diced cucumbers & tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, creamy tahini sauce with salt and pepper. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel - $4.99: fried ground chickpeas with garlic, parsley and spices. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Babaghanoush - $6.99: roasted eggplant with lemon, garlic and tahini sauce. Served with warm pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Foule - $6.99: fava beans mixed with lemon, roasted garlic, onion and parsley. Served with warm pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Kibbe 2 piece - $7.99: fried cracked wheat stuffed with ground beef, garlic, onions, pine nuts and parsley. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kibbe 4 Piece - $14.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Salad - $9.99: Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, seasoned red onions, lemon and fresh falafel. Served with our homemade tahini house dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $9.99: bed of lettuce topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, banana peppers and feta cheese. Dressed with vinaigrette or Tahini house dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Vegetable Salad - $9.99: skewered & grilled veggies on top of a bed of lettuce with onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabouli Salad - $8.99: parsley salad with bulgar wheat, tomatoes, cucumbers and dressed with a lemon vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zaytoon Sampler - $10.99: Hummus, Babaghanoush, Falafel & Foule. Served with tahini sauce & warm pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
all sandwiches come with our fresh cut, seasoned fries.
- Kefta Sandwich - $9.99: ground beef mixed with onions, parsley, spices & herbs. Cooked over an open flame. Topped with Hummus, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, pickles and tahini. Served in a wrap or pita. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zaytoon Burger - $9.99: kefta dusted with pepper and topped with seasoned red onions with bleu cheese or feta crumbles. Served on a toasted kaiser roll. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zaytoon Philly - $10.99: marinated & spiced, thinly sliced steak or chicken philly, topped with grilled onions, peppers and melted cheese on a toasted hoagie. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shawarma Wrap - $10.99: Sauteed chicken or beef marinated & seasoned. Served with hummus, red seasoned onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and pickles. In a wrap or pita. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Sandwich - $6.99: Ground chickpeas mixed with onions, parsley, spices & herbs, with hummus, lettuce, tomato, pickles and Tahini sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Sandwich Combo - $9.99: Ground chickpeas mixed with onions, parsley, spices & herbs, with hummus, lettuce, tomato, pickles and Tahini sauce. Served with Fries & a drink. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Platters
large servings of our grilled kabobs and sauteed shawarma. Platters come with rice and grilled vegetables.
- Chicken Kabob Platter - $13.99: Marinated chicken skewered and grilled. Served with basmati rice and grilled vegetables. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Kabob Platter - $15.99: Lamb marinated for 24 hours. Served with rice and grilled vegetables. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shawarma Bowl - $10.99: Basmati rice topped with shawarma chicken, tomato and cucumber salad, seasoned red onions and house tahini sauce. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Grill - $19.99: combination of beef, chicken and kefta kabobs. Served with basmati rice and grilled vegetables. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak or Kefta Kabobs - $14.99: Marinated steak skewered and grilled. Served with basmati rice and grilled vegetables. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
Add-ons
- Fries - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel 3 Pieces - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $2.89 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabouli Side Salad - $2.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tahini Side Salad - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Side - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Babaghanoush Side - $4.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about ZAYTOON GRILL
- Is ZAYTOON GRILL dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. ZAYTOON GRILL has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Babaghanoush, Tabouli Side Salad and Tahini Side Salad.
- What can I eat at ZAYTOON GRILL on a dairy-free diet?
- Babaghanoush, Tabouli Side Salad and Tahini Side Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 16 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does ZAYTOON GRILL have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Babaghanoush and Tahini Side Salad.
- Is ZAYTOON GRILL gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at ZAYTOON GRILL?
- Mixed Grill, at roughly 75.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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