Zanzibar

4.5

786 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Romantic
Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views

Seven stories up and a world away above Austin, Zanzibar is an escape from the everyday – a lush tropical restaurant terrace and pool oasis with stunning views of downtown Austin, but a restaurant experience that couldn’t be further from it. Serving up Tiki cocktails and island inspired small plate bites, discover good times for every taste – whether in high spirits or looking to lay low – Zanzibar always happens to be happening.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Tue, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(737) 787-6969
Website
https://www.zanzibaratx.com/?scid=45f93f1b-bd77-45c9-8dab-83b6a417f6fe&y_source=1_MTgwOTg5NDgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
From soirees to special events, our open-air terrace and covered event deck provide an intimate space to celebrate the good times. We have some of the best views and one of the most talked about new spaces in downtown Austin. Let us provide the perfect backdrop to your next socially-safe event.
Private party contact
Elena Marez: (787) 707-6967

Location
304 E Cesar Chavez St, Unit 700, Austin, TX 78701
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Cesar Chavez & San Jacinto
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Holiday Hideaway
Nov 22, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
Discover the North Pole’s best-kept secret at Zanzibar’s Holiday Hideaway starting November 22! After making his list and checking it twice, Santa slips away to his favorite tropical oasis, complete with festive spiced cocktails and a hint of island magic. How else would he stay holly and jolly all season long? Skip the packing, traffic, and long lines – and escape to our holiday pop-up, where you can vacation like St. Nick himself.
Tiki Tuesday 🌺
Multiple dates available
Looking to add some tropical flair to your week? Experience island-style ease and join us for Tiki Tuesday on our rooftop oasis. 🌴 Each Tuesday, one of our talented bartenders will be shakin’ up a fresh specialty cocktail inspired by tropical flavors. Rotating monthly from sweet and fruity to spicy and bold, there will be something new to tiki your tastebuds every Tuesday! 🍹

Offers

Zanzibar's Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM,Sat - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Zanzibar’s Happy Hour is reaching new heights, hidden within the horizon of downtown Austin. Swing by for $10 select specialty cocktails, $5 draft beers, $8 mocktails, and discounted island-inspired bites each Sunday – Thursday from 3:00pm – 6:00pm.
Zanzibar's Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Zanzibar’s Happy Hour is reaching new heights, hidden within the horizon of downtown Austin. Swing by for $10 select specialty cocktails, $7 draft beers, $8 mocktails, and discounted island-inspired bites each Sunday – Thursday from 3:00pm – 6:00pm.

Duke's Pearl$16.00
Rum, passionfruit, pineapple, honey, lime
The Devil & the Deep Blue Sea$16.00
Bourbon, pineapple, orgeat, orange, lemon
Bird of Paradise$16.00
Gin, pineapple, aperitivo, lime, demerara
Mai Tai$16.00
Rum, curacao, orgeat, lime, mint
Feels Like Summer$16.00
Tequila, pineapple, guava, chili
Tradewinds$16.00
Rum, coconut, peach, aperitivo (aperol), lime, frozen drink
Zanzibar Swizzle$16.00
Rum, hibiscus, ginger, allspice, lime, frozen drink
Saturn$16.00
Gin, vodka, passion fruit, orgeat, lime
Jet Pilot$16.00
Rum, falernum, grapefruit, cinnamon, lime, absinthe
Monkey Medicine$48.00
Overproof rum, banana liqueur, coconut, tropical citrus, lime | serves 2-3

Non-Alcoholic

$10 each

Spice Island$10.00
Hibiscus, ginger, allspice, lime
Clean Wave$10.00
Pineapple, peach, mint, lime

What 786 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Austin
Romantic
Austin
Romantic

Review summary

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Zanzibar offers a tropical escape in the heart of Austin with "incredible atmosphere and tasty food." Guests love the rooftop views and unique cocktails, making it ideal for parties or a relaxed evening. While service experiences vary, the "beautiful ambiance" and "delicious food" keep visitors coming back.

786 Reviews

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Sarahy
Austin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The food and the place were excellent!!! However, the service was not very good.
ZanzibarResponded 1 day ago
Hi Sarahy. We're really glad to hear that you enjoyed our food. We're always striving to provide the best for our guests, so we appreciate your feedback regarding the service. We're sorry to hear that your visit didn't meet your expectations, and we'll definitely take your comments into consideration as we continuously work to improve our guests' experiences. We hope you will give us another opportunity to improve your experience; please visit us again soon at your convenience! Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager
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Marina
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Drinks were good. But obviously on the pricey end. Service was extremely slow. And the bar was very backed up. It took almost 30 to get our first round of drinks.
ZanzibarResponded 5 days ago
Hi Marina. Thanks for the feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the drinks at Zanzibar! However, we're sorry to hear about the slow service and backed-up bar. We strive to provide the best service possible, and we'll take your feedback into account as we continually strive to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is where you take a friend from out of town to show them the Austin views and experience. Good food, service, drinks, and ambiance. 10/10
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JONATHAN
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great vibes valet parking is a must. Went during winter and it was seasonal
ZanzibarResponded 5 days ago
Hi Jonathan! Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the vibes at Zanzibar during the winter. It's great to know that our valet parking is a must-have and that you appreciated the convenience. We hope to see you again soon! Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager
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Fred
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitstaff was excellent. Drinks were great. Christmas theme drinks were fun.
ZanzibarResponded 7 days ago
Hi Fred! Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Christmas themed drinks and found our waitstaff excellent. We're always aiming to provide great service, so we're glad that our team made your visit memorable. We hope to see you again soon at Zanzibar! Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager
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DENISE
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the vibe! And they have heaters!! Enjoyed every moment!
ZanzibarResponded 7 days ago
Hi Denise! Thanks for visiting us at Zanzibar! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the vibe! It's always a pleasure to hear from our valued guests and we're glad you enjoyed every moment! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager
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Lynne
Austin
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the ambience! Great service. Nice variety. Will definitely go again.
ZanzibarResponded on December 6, 2024
Hi Lynne! Thank you for the great review! We aim to provide excellent service to our guests, and we are delighted to hear that we hit the mark for you! We look forward to serving you again soon! Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager
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Rodrigo
Mexico City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food & good drinks, the curtains were down so we could enjoy the view but overall it was a good experience.
ZanzibarResponded on November 30, 2024
Hi Rodrigo! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and drinks! We always strive to provide a great experience for our guests; we're glad to know we hit the mark for you. We hope to welcome you back soon! Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friendly and fast service! Beautiful setting and delicious drinks!
ZanzibarResponded on November 30, 2024
Thanks for visiting us at Zanzibar! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service, setting, and drinks. It's always a pleasure to hear when our guests appreciate our efforts. We hope to see you again soon! Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager
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Sean
VIP
Austin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite place highly recommend the food is great and the drink is amazing
ZanzibarResponded on November 21, 2024
Hi Sean! We're delighted to hear that Zanzibar is your favorite place and that you had such a great experience with us! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our food and drinks. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We strive to provide our guests with an amazing dining experience. We look forward to serving you again soon! Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager
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FAQs

Zanzibar is rated 4.5 stars by 786 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

304 E Cesar Chavez St, Unit 700, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Cesar Chavez & San Jacinto
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Tue, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.zanzibaratx.com/?scid=45f93f1b-bd77-45c9-8dab-83b6a417f6fe&y_source=1_MTgwOTg5NDgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(737) 787-6969
Private party facilities
From soirees to special events, our open-air terrace and covered event deck provide an intimate space to celebrate the good times. We have some of the best views and one of the most talked about new spaces in downtown Austin. Let us provide the perfect backdrop to your next socially-safe event.
Private party contact
Elena Marez: (787) 707-6967

Zanzibar

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Holiday Hideaway

Tiki Tuesday 🌺

Offers

Zanzibar's Happy Hour

Zanzibar's Happy Hour

Menu

Specialty Drinks

Duke's Pearl$16.00

The Devil & the Deep Blue Sea$16.00

Bird of Paradise$16.00

Mai Tai$16.00

Feels Like Summer$16.00

Tradewinds$16.00

Zanzibar Swizzle$16.00

Saturn$16.00

Jet Pilot$16.00

Monkey Medicine$48.00

Non-Alcoholic

Spice Island$10.00

Clean Wave$10.00

What 786 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Zanzibar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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