Zatar & Olive

Zatar & Olive is the new Mediterranean kitchen Davison cannot stop talking about, and this week it has earned the Local Spotlight. The family-owned fast-casual spot at 415 North State Road opened in March 2026 and has quickly become the most buzzed-about new restaurant in town, topping Yelp's list of the best restaurants in Davison while holding a strong 4.3-star rating that keeps climbing as first-time visitors post their reviews. The name tells the story: everything is built around a house-made za'atar blend of herbs, toasted sesame, and sumac, finished with quality extra virgin olive oil. Owner Jim Joubran and his family brought the recipes straight from family tradition, and local outlets from MLive to Banana 101.5 have covered the opening, with early customers already praising the hummus and chicken shawarma. The menu is authentic Mediterranean done simply and well. The signature Zatar Bread, or maneesh, is a flatbread baked with the house za'atar blend and olive oil, and it anchors the menu alongside falafel with tahini, a beef shawarma bowl, and a beef shawarma sandwich that has become a fast favorite. Zatar fries with feta and the mozzarella cheese bread round out the sides, and the Dubai-Style Chocolate Torte adds a sweet finish you will not find anywhere else in Davison. The atmosphere is casual, bright, and welcoming, with counter service that moves quickly at lunch. For anyone exploring homes in Davison, Zatar & Olive is proof that this community's dining scene keeps getting better.