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Zest bar+grille, Bethlehem, PA

Zest bar+grille

4.7
4.7
2793 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 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.

Additional information

  • Location
    306 S New St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
  • Phone number
    (610) 419-4320
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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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.

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Menu

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What 2,793 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
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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 "amazing views" and "excellent food," making it a standout dining destination. Guests rave about the "phenomenal service" and "beautiful ambiance." With a menu that delights foodies, from "incredible salmon" to "delicious cocktails," Zest is perfect for any occasion, especially for those seeking a memorable dining experience.

2,793 Reviews

  1. DianeK

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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!

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  2. Mike

    Philadelphia16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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.

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  3. John VIP

    Baltimore17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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.

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  4. 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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  5. 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 4 days ago
    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Amaris

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wine pairing dinner was incredible! All the food and wines were delicious. We would definitely participate in another in the future. It was our second time dining at Zest and both experiences have been great!

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  9. Helena

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. My only suggestion would be to have more gluten free options for Lunch/Brunch. I am GF and there was only one entree besides salad that was available on their lunch/brunch menu.

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  10. Amy

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was excellent. Atmosphere was spectacular. Food and drinks were superb!!!

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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 2793 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 31 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Zest bar+grille

306 S New St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (610) 419-4320
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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