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Zest bar+grille, Bethlehem, PA

Zest bar+grille

4.7
4.7
2746 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 48 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
ZEST is the second venture for the owners of Grille 3501, an upscale casual restaurant which has sustained continued growth and success for over 20 years. Located on the 6th floor of the Gateway Building on the South Side of Bethlehem, ZEST has had the honor of being awarded the Lehigh Valley's favorite rooftop of 2021, favorite atmosphere of 2020, and favorite new restaurant of 2019. Chef Justin Cogan brings New American cuisine to life with signature dishes including braised beef short ribs and crab & mango spring rolls. The views whether you choose to sit indoors or outdoors are unparalleled. The 130 seat balcony lets you take in the sights of the southside like the steel stacks, Fahy and Hill to Hill bridges, and Bethlehem city hall in the distance. ZEST also features a partially open kitchen design, large 20 seat bar, and an indoor space with panoramic accordion sliding windows that let you experience the best of both worlds.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (610) 419-4320
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Justin Cogan
  • Private party facilities
    ZEST offers a variety of private dining and multiple semi-private options.
  • Area
    Bethlehem
  • Cross Street
    Third and New Streets
  • Parking details
    Zest provides parking vouchers for free parking in the New St Parking Garage for up to two hours. . Open-air pedestrian bridge located on level 7 of the parking garage Park on either the third, fourth, or fifth floors to walk access the indoor walk across bridge. Take the elevator to the sixth floor when inside our building.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Bar Bites & Drinks

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Mojitos, Truffle Fries, Charcuterie Boards & more! Happy Hour runs Tuesday-Friday from 4pm-6pm exclusively at the bar.

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What 2,746 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lehigh Valley

    Best Service

  • Lehigh Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Lehigh Valley

    Innovative

  • Lehigh Valley

    Healthy

  • Lehigh Valley

    Hot spot

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for scenic views

  • Lehigh Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Lehigh Valley

    American

  • Lehigh Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zest bar+grille offers a delightful dining experience with "great food, amazing views," and top-notch service. Guests rave about the "excellent" salmon, duck, and filet mignon, while cocktails like the espresso martini are a hit. The atmosphere is vibrant, and the rooftop view of Bethlehem is "spectacular." Perfect for celebrations and casual outings alike.

2,746 Reviews
  1. David

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Despite having a reservation for two, our table was not ready. I believe we ended up being seated 10 minutes late. We watched several larger groups come in after us and were seated immediately. It appeared that when we were seated other tables were available. My wife ordered the butcher’s cut, advertised at MP. Overpriced at $60. Shame on us for not asking, but not worth it. Overall experience was mediocre. Plenty of other better options in Bethlehem.

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  2. Donna

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time with my daughter and granddaughters celebrating our annual Christmas dinner. Would definitely go there again for any special occasion. Our server, Emily, was pleasant and with a great sense of humor. That's important to us as we like to have fun. The dessert was excellent.

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  3. Mike

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zest does not disappoint. Our server Emily was outstanding, making good recommendations on drinks and food. The service was prompt and all four of us enjoyed our meal very much.

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  4. Lisa

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter Johnny was great. Food was fantastic and views of downtown Bethlehem Christmas lights and overall ambience was wonderful!

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  5. Raechael

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love everything about this place! Excellent food, beautiful scenery, attentive staff. They even had gorgeous decorations for the holidays.

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  6. Christopher

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Server was great. Little bit noisy but we had a late dinner reservation and the place was packed on a Saturday night. Great views. Will absolutely go again.

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  7. Glenn

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant, but on a Saturday night during the holiday season it was chock full and noisy. Aside from that, the food was great, service was very good. Prices are a bit high, but they have a great view.

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  8. John

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible Food, Atmosphere and Service. Great restaurant

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  9. Amy

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good mean, great atmosphere and drinks.

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  10. Lisa

    VIP

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carol was our server. Pleasant and efficient. We had a window seat with an awesome view of downtown Bethlehem. Food - four of us had filet and one had chicken - was exceptional and perfectly cooked. It was a surprisingly comfortable atmosphere in this jewel of a place. Busy but not loud.

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FAQs

Zest bar+grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 419-4320.

Zest bar+grille is rated 4.7 stars by 2746 OpenTable diners.

Zest bar+grille does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 48 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Zest bar+grille

306 S New St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Third and New Streets
  • Area
    Bethlehem
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Zest provides parking vouchers for free parking in the New St Parking Garage for up to two hours. . Open-air pedestrian bridge located on level 7 of the parking garage Park on either the third, fourth, or fifth floors to walk access the indoor walk across bridge. Take the elevator to the sixth floor when inside our building.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Justin Cogan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (610) 419-4320
  • Private party facilities
    ZEST offers a variety of private dining and multiple semi-private options.
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