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Zest bar+grille, Bethlehem, PA

Zest bar+grille

4.7
4.7
2796 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 10:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Rainey
  • Private party facilities
    ZEST offers a variety of private dining and multiple semi-private options.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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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Experiences

  • April Wine Dinner

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    24 Apr 2025 only
    18:00
    COMING SOON: April's food and wine pairings.

Offers

  • Bar Bites & Drinks

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 16:00 - 21:00
    Mojitos, Truffle Fries, Charcuterie Boards & more! Happy Hour runs Tuesday-Friday from 4pm-6pm exclusively at the bar.

    Bar Bites & Drinks photo

What 2,796 people are saying

Zest bar+grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lehigh Valley

    Innovative

  • Lehigh Valley

    Hot spot

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lehigh Valley

    Romantic

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for scenic views

  • Lehigh Valley

    American

  • Lehigh Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zest bar+grille offers an unforgettable dining experience with its "fantastic food," attentive service, and breathtaking views of Bethlehem. Patrons rave about the "best brunch," "delicious" entrees, and expertly crafted cocktails. With a vibrant atmosphere and top-notch service from servers like Emily and Johnny, Zest is a must-visit.
2,796 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We asked to be rated by the window and they said they were all booked, but reality was they staff didn’t want to clean the clean section that was closing on 30 minutes. We went at 130pm on a Sunday and felt rushed out the door. Waiter was hovering trying to get our order before the kitchen closed 20 minutes after we arrived. If the restaurant closes at 2, don’t take 130 reservations. Due to the view i want to go back for a happy hour in a Friday but this visit is making me second guess

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  2. Kirth

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best brunch in Bethlehem by far! The almond banana French toast paired nicely with the espresso martini
    Zest bar+grilleResponded 2 days ago
    Wow! We appreciate your kind words, Kirth. Thank you for dining with us and we hope to see you again soon!!

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  3. CHRISTOPHER

    Philadelphia16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a lovely dinner with my wife last night at Zest. Drinks, Food, and service were outstanding. Cannot wait for next time!
    Zest bar+grilleResponded on 18 March 2025
    Thank you so much for your positive review, Christopher! We greatly appreciate the feedback!!

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  4. DianeK

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my husbands and my birthday and we were given the corner table at the windows. Best table in the house. The meals we got were superb and we will be back!
    Zest bar+grilleResponded on 16 March 2025
    Thank you so much for your positive review, Diane. We are happy you chose to celebrate your husbands birthday at Zest. We greatly appreciate the feedback and look forward to seeing you soon!! Happy belated birthday to your husband, as well!!

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  5. Mike

    Philadelphia16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food from the appetizers (crab and mango spring rolls and crispy chicken dumplings) to the main courses (seared salmon and featured butcher’s cut -strip steak) were well prepared, presented, and tasty. The trio dessert was generous and all three desserts were tasty and varied. Our waitress was very attentive and pleasant as was the waitstaff. The only negative (and it’s not really the restaurant’s fault) was the St Patrick’s party at the nearby bar. Towards the middle of our dinner, it was getting a bit out of hand. Two very loud women, who obviously had far too much to drink seemed intent on broadcasting to all of us what was on their minds. Most unpleasant.
    Zest bar+grilleResponded on 16 March 2025
    Wow! Thank you for the outstanding feedback, Mike! We greatly appreciate the feedback, that we will surely pass along to our entire staff!

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  6. John VIP

    Baltimore17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks, great food and location. Only an evening in town but glad we spent it here.
    Zest bar+grilleResponded on 16 March 2025
    Thank you so much for your positive review, John! The next time you're in town we'll be sure to have a table waiting. We greatly appreciate the feedback!!

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  7. KenA

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delicious meal at Zest. And great service from Emily.

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  8. Jennifer

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks. Nice atmosphere. A great combination of classic and casual. The steaks prepared for our table were perfect temperature. The short ribs were substantial - I couldn’t finish mine. The risotto was nicely seasoned. We also had the dessert trip which was a great way to end and be able to try three different items for the table. Well done!
    Zest bar+grilleResponded on 12 March 2025
    Awesome, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your visit with us. Our team works hard to provide great food and service, thank you so much for your positive review, Jennifer! We greatly appreciate the feedback!!

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  9. Janine VIP

    Philadelphia26 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Our server was very attentive and super friendly but the food here is largely mediocre and the decor is so blah

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  10. Judith

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the energy level in this restaurant! Service and food always good.

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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 2796 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
19:00
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
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 10:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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
    Sean Rainey
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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