Zahav

Zahav is a modern Israeli restaurant located on Saint James Place. The restaurant specializes in dinner and drinks and offers services such as groups, kids, reserve, waiter, and walk-ins. The attire is casual, making it a great place for a laid-back meal with friends or family. With the leadership of James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Solomonov and the culinary expertise of Chef de Cuisine Chelsey Conrad, Zahav is known for its delicious dishes like the Duck & Foie Kebab and Green Tomato stuffed with lentils. Don't miss out on their signature drink, Lemonna! Reserve your table two weeks in advance via phone starting at 11 am.
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Recent social media posts

04/01/2022

The taboon, the heart of our restaurant 💙

10/14/2020

Duck & Foie Kebab, charred cabbage, pistachio tehina

10/12/2020

Loving our new vegetarian Entrée. Green Tomato stuffed with lentils and sprinkled with crispy onions. On the menu all week long! Reserve via two weeks in advance to the day, starting at 11am.

10/10/2020

Zahav chef de cuisine Chelsey Conrad is a star. She’s grown with our restaurant family at Zahav since the Spring of 2018. On top of her culinary expertise, she serves as a consistently bright light for every person on our team. Her leadership at this restaurant has been central to keeping all the people and the pieces together at a time like this. Pandemic or not, we love having her in charge. Thank you so much, Chef. 🌹

10/08/2020

Here’s a hot tip: the crudo is always a dish you do not want to miss. This week’s crudo is a classical Abe dish that just returned to the menu — Nova Lox, honeycrisp apple, quark cheese. Delicate and bright.

10/07/2020

Toasting with our signature! — the Lemonnana 🍋🌱 lemon, mint, bourbon, and lemon verbena. Enjoy zero proof as well, outdoors by the glass (or the pitcher). Cheers, !

10/06/2020

It’s always schnitzel szn 🏆
Lovely photo and cooking by with recipes from

10/05/2020

A few highlights from this week’s Mesibah menu include ~ Green Tomato stuffed with Mujadra, Tuna Kubbeh Nayeh, Haloumi in Brik, Chicken Shishlik with Apple Amba, and yes indeed, our Pomegranate Lamb Shoulder. Book your reservation two weeks in advance, to the day, at 11am via our website. If you don’t see availability, we recommend using the “notify me” button on Resy. If there is a cancellation, Resy will email you directly in the order in which they are received.

10/01/2020

Abe Fisher’s Challah and Squash Dumplings with rosemary and goat's milk gouda have made their return for the season. These tender little dumplings are one of their great dishes. Enjoy this appetizer either at their heated streetery or for takeout, Wednesday through Saturday nights. Book or order at abefisherphilly.com

09/30/2020

Tuna Kubbeh Nayeh, Urfa-spiced bulgur wheat which means the bulgur has just the right smoky-sweet mildly hot chile flavor, baby turnips

09/29/2020

Haloumi in Brik with walnut butter, pickled apples, huckleberries. Fall haloumi at its finest 🧡🍂 Reservations are open for the covered and *heated* patio, two weeks in advance to the day, at 11am.

09/24/2020

Pomegranate and Harissa glazed chicken wings from are just what we want to eat right now, especially in the comfort of home. Good news is that now you can order wings and takeout dinner from Laser Wolf *TILL 8PM*, Tuesday-Thursday nights.

Address

237 Saint James Place
Philadelphia, PA
19106

To get to the Israeli restaurant located on Saint James Place in Philadelphia, you have several options for transportation.

If you prefer public transport, you can take the subway and get off at the Walnut-Locust station. From there, walk south on S 12th St. until you reach Sansom St. Make a right onto Sansom St and continue until you reach 2nd St. Then make a left onto 2nd St and continue until you reach your destination.

If driving, take I-95 South towards Philadelphia and take Exit 22 towards Center City. Merge onto Callowhill St and continue straight ahead until turning right onto N 5th St. Follow N 5th St until it intersects with Market Street and turn left onto Market Street. Then, turn right onto S 2nd St and continue straight ahead until reaching the restaurant.

There are various parking garages available in close proximity to the restaurant for both public transit users and drivers who need to park their cars.

Opening Hours

Tuesday	5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday	5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	5pm - 9:30pm
Friday	5pm - 9:30pm
Saturday	5pm - 9:30pm

Website

http://www.zahavrestaurant.com/, https://twitter.com/zahavrestaurant

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What people say

Zahav, located on Saint James Place in Philadelphia, is a modern Israeli restaurant that has been serving up delicious cuisine since 2008. With James Beard Award winning chef Michael Solomonov at the helm, it's no surprise that Zahav has become a go-to spot for those looking for an exceptional dining experience.

One of the best things about Israeli restaurants is their ability to blend traditional flavors and techniques with modern twists. Zahav does this perfectly with dishes like their Duck & Foie Kebab served with charred cabbage and pistachio tehina. And for vegetarians, their Green Tomato stuffed with lentils and crispy onions is a must-try.

But it's not just the food that makes Zahav stand out. The restaurant offers excellent service, accommodating groups and kids while also accepting reservations and walk-ins. And let's not forget about their signature drink - the Lemonnana - which is perfect for toasting to a great meal.

Zahav's chef de cuisine Chelsey Conrad has also received high praise from the restaurant's social media posts, highlighting her culinary expertise and leadership skills during challenging times.

Overall, if you're looking for an exceptional Israeli dining experience in Philadelphia, Zahav should be at the top of your list.