Zahav
Israeli restaurant · Society Hill
237 St James Pl, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Highlights
Pomegranate lamb shoulder, silky hummus, and endless salatim.
Pomegranate lamb shoulder, silky hummus, and endless salatim.
"A Philadelphia restaurant from chef Michael Solomonov, recognized for its inventive flavors, it is offering a Pomegranate Glazed Salmon with Tabbouleh to the Centurion Lounge program; the dish reflects the shared ethos of innovation and diverse flavors that American Express and its Resy chef partners are showcasing across seasonally changing airport menus." - Ashley Day
"Yes, we know—this Israeli spot in Society Hill is notoriously difficult to get into. But April through September you actually have a shot—during the warmer months they open up the patio and serve the entire $85 tasting menu (reservations open up eight weeks ahead of time). You may still have a bit of a wait, but the silky tehina hummus, pomegranate-glazed lamb shoulder, and endless salatim are worth sweating through your shirt for. Reservations at Zahav are released on a rolling basis, 4 weeks to-the-day, one day at a time, at 11 am ET. The bar, where you can order a la carte or the whole tasting menu, is always available for walk-ins. Otherwise, see if your cousin who took Coding 101 can hack you a reservation." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"Few things in life will train you for the rejection you’ll face when trying to reserve a table at Zahav. Only going to the DMV on a Saturday can come close. But when you do get a chance to eat at this Israeli icon in Old City, you’ll get to taste a rotation of small plates like fried carrots, fluffy laffa bread, and silky hummus. Everything on their rotating $90 five-course tasting menu is good, but their tender pomegranate-glazed lamb shoulder and juicy swordfish coated with earthy kale tzatziki are the headliners (when they’re on the menu). They also have a $45 wine pairing featuring all Middle Eastern producers. Reservations at Zahav are released on a rolling basis, 4 weeks to-the-day, one day at a time, at 11 am ET. The bar, where you can order a la carte or the whole tasting menu, is always available for walk-ins. Otherwise, see if your cousin who took Coding 101 can hack you a reservation." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"As a nationally renowned restaurant that’s been part of the charge for exceptional Israeli food in America, Zahav is a major point of Philly pride. The lamb, braised in pomegranate molasses and strewn with chickpeas, is one of the restaurant’s signature dishes." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme
"Verdict: Getting a reservation at Zahav feels like you’ve won the lottery, or at least Eagles season tickets. The Israeli spot in Old City has had nonstop hype since opening in 2008 thanks to its diverse and exquisite tasting menu (for under $100). From the creative haloumi and silky hummus to unbelievably tender pomegranate lamb shoulder, it’s all worth seeking out (and the whole city agrees). Snagging a table in the dining room is still near-impossible, but seats at the bar are usually available for the taking around 5pm. Reservations at Zahav are released on a rolling basis, 4 weeks to-the-day, one day at a time, at 11 am ET. The bar, where you can order a la carte or the whole tasting menu, is always available for walk-ins. Otherwise, see if your cousin who took Coding 101 can hack you a reservation." - candis mclean
