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Zest bar+grille, Bethlehem, PA

Zest bar+grille

4.7
4.7
2731 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 34 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 2,731 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Lehigh Valley

    Best Overall

  • Lehigh Valley

    Best Service

  • Lehigh Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Lehigh Valley

    Innovative

  • Lehigh Valley

    Hot spot

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lehigh Valley

    Romantic

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for scenic views

  • Lehigh Valley

    Lively

  • Lehigh Valley

    American

  • Lehigh Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zest bar+grille offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding service" and "amazing" food. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" servers and the "fantastic" views from its rooftop setting. While some seek more menu diversity, most praise the creative dishes and exceptional ambiance. It's a top spot for special occasions and memorable meals.

2,731 Reviews
  1. Food100

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was freezing on the back room. Workers tried to raise the heat but there was something wrong with the thermostat. 🥶🥶🥶

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  2. Paul

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was terrible waited 25 minutes to be waited 25 minutes for our drinks before dinner and the service continued continued to be terrible

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  3. Mary

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great views , ambience and service!! Definitely a fun vibe to enjoy wirh family and friends!!

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  4. Tom

    Philadelphia

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Our server Carol was excellent and made a pleasant evening even better.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great. But today our food didn’t come out together and took about 10 minutes for our guest to get her food. We started eating before her so ours don’t get cold.

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  6. ARLENY

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I order a mash potatoes with salmon. With some ceaser salad. Was tested so good. I enjoy the environment a classic restaurant to be a perfect night with partner.

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  7. Susan

    Washington DC

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner on a busy Saturday night. Our party of five was seated at once and we all enjoyed every aspect of dinner. Our waiter, James, was great and took our orders with changes in stride. We were treated to birthday ice cream for all five of us, and we had a great evening. Highly recommend.

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  8. Kathleen

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wait staff, especially our waitress, were incredibly attentive and friendly. Food was excellent

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  9. Derrick

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food, loved the atmosphere we will be going back again!

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  10. Jessica

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food quality definitely declined since the last time we dined here. Disappointed.

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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 2731 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
7:00 pm
Booked 34 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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