Zest Wine Bistro

4.8

57 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Great for fine wines
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Welcome to Zest, your new neighborhood wine bar nestled in Lemon Grove. Come gather for unique wine, tasteful small plates and not-to-miss events!

Zest Wine Bistro’s intimate and cozy interior is the perfect place for evening noshing and sipping. You’ll find a small menu featuring elaborate charcuterie boards, small plates and sweets. Our wine menu highlights premium wines not typically found by the glass, as well as lesser known labels from all over the world. An eclectic beer list showcases global markets, as well as local craft brews.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 303-3934
Website
http://www.zestwinebistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Host your next event at Zest. We offer a spacious yet cozy outdoor patio that is heated and covered.

Location
Broadway 8129, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Neighborhood
Lemon Grove
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

57 Reviews

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Marla
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We stumbled upon this charming spot, a few years back and have made it a point to return at least once a year, if not more. We really enjoy this delightful place!
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Guinet
VIP
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food, small place, but great selection of wines.
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Asia
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service, wine selection!!!! Love coming here
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice selection of interesting wines. Food, of course, is great!
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MichaelP
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice outdoor patio seating. We enjoyed the menu served for restaurant week and it was nice to try their wine flights.
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DreamerSD7
VIP
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place with extensive wine options at reasonable price point, and amazing staff. Cute place with great food! Love the staff, everyone is attentive, friendly, and even when busy they are so accomodating. Food is great and they have specials from 4-5pm every day! Wine list is so long, and they offer a great deal if you want to try a flight. Sommelier is excellent at recommending things. Only one restroom, unisex/shared so don’t wait till the last second! Parking in back, two spots in front and on street.
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DaveG
VIP
San Diego
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
If seating inside, be careful of the clanging from the hand dish washing noise. It overpowers the music and conversation we were trying to have.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time! Food was delicious! Will definitely add to our local go-tos!
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Ashley
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place- staff are very friendly. I love the wines they choose for their red flight. Generous pours and the food from next door is great. Highly recommend for date night or a night out with friends.
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FrancisF
VIP
San Diego
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and wine, wonderful ambiance, and - my favorite - wonderful descriptions of what all the wines are, their origins and what makes each special. As much or as little information as you rerquest. For me, that makes the experience all the better!
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FAQs

Zest Wine Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 57 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 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Broadway 8129, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lemon Grove
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.zestwinebistro.com/
Phone number
(619) 303-3934
Private party facilities
Host your next event at Zest. We offer a spacious yet cozy outdoor patio that is heated and covered.

Zest Wine Bistro

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Tapas

Charcuterie & Cheese Board$25.00

Mezze Platter$20.00

Snacks

Prosciutto Wrapped Dates$12.00

Pimento Cheese Crostini$12.00

Choriqueso$15.00

Veggies

Warmed Olives$9.00

Wedge Salad$13.00

Burrata Tartufo Caprese$15.00

Papas Bravas$10.00

Weekly Specials

Focaccia$10.00

Tacos$15.00

Flatbread$17.00

Entree$29.00

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What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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