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Zest bar+grille, Bethlehem, PA

Zest bar+grille

4.7
4.7
2738 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 26 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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 2,738 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lehigh Valley

    Best Overall

  • Lehigh Valley

    Best Service

  • Lehigh Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 "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.

2,738 Reviews
  1. Amy

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

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

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  2. Lisa

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. ben

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing staff they help me with every one of my requests phenomenal service the food was absolutely delicious I have absolutely no complaints at all

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  4. Mary

    St. Louis

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Ceasar salad was a big disappointment. It was a pile of overly dressed cut lettuce and the dressing was lacking in flavor. Caesar dressing should be creamy and have a distinct hint of anchovy. Lettuce should be crisp. The lettuce in our salads was wet and limp. The appetizer (Bocconcini?) was 3 balls of some kind of cheese that lacked flavor. There were finely chopped veggies and almonds on the plate that added nothing to the appetizer. The barramundi was tasty but smothered in rice and veggies and seemed to get lost in all the competing flavors. The short rib was excellent. It was tender and very flavorful, and a generous size. The trio dessert was ok but nothing special.

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  5. claudia

    New York City

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Blessedly quiet because of the holiday. Didnt really care for specials this time, menu is limited beyond those. Husbands pork chop was superb, my barramundi was too undercooked to eat. Disappointing, though we usually like it.

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  6. Anna

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zest was excellent! I had the salmon entree and it was delicious. Our server was courteous and had a wonderful attitude. She was there when we needed her and given the privacy when we did not. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

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  7. kaylee

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great from start to finish. The espresso martini flight was really good. The poutine short rib dish was amazing! I can’t wait to go back for brunch again.

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  8. Food100

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    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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  9. Paul

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    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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  10. Mary

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    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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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 2738 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 26 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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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