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Zest bar+grille, Bethlehem, PA

Zest bar+grille

4.7
4.7
2805 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
306 S New St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.zestbethlehem.com/
  • 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
    Order direct
  • Location
    306 S New St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
  • 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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Experiences

  • May Wine Dinner

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 1, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Course One Caprese Salad- marinated tomato, arugula pesto, mozzarella, black olive focaccia WINE: La Maialina Gilfredo Vermentino | Bolgheri, Italy Course Two Tuna Tartare – cucumber, chiles, lime, sesame, rice cracker WINE: Southern Lines Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough, NZ Course Three Spiced Lamb Dumplings- braised cabbage, daikon & carrot, chili threads, lamb bone broth WINE: Grand Louis Bordeaux | Rouge, France Course Four Roasted Pork Belly- white bean succotash, fingerling potato, bourbon peach glaze WINE: Clay Shannon “The Junior” Zinfandel | Lake County Course Five Lemon Pound Cake- macerated strawberries, whipped cream, edible flowers WINE: Bonvia Moscato | Italy
    May Wine Dinner Photo

Offers

  • Bar Bites & Drinks

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Mojitos, Truffle Fries, Charcuterie Boards & more! Happy Hour runs Tuesday-Friday from 4pm-6pm exclusively at the bar.

    Bar Bites & Drinks Photo

Menu

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What 2,805 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Great for scenic views

  • Lehigh Valley

    Best Service

  • Lehigh Valley

    Innovative

  • Lehigh Valley

    Hot spot

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • 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 vibrant dining experience with "delicious food," inventive cocktails, and "friendly service." Guests rave about the "great ambience" and recommend dishes like the braised short ribs and almond banana French toast. The restaurant boasts "spectacular views" and a "superb" location, ensuring a memorable visit.

2,805 Reviews

  1. Karen VIP

    Philadelphia21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are always great at Zest, and you can't beat the rooftop view when you eat outside. My daughter has food allergies and the staff was fantastic at making sure her needs were met while still serving her a fantastic meal.
    Zest bar+grilleResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for such an awesome review, Karen! We are thrilled to hear you and your daughter had an amazing experience with us. We greatly appreciate the feedback!!

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  2. Desiree

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience, customer service was on point and food was delicious. I highly recommend the braised short ribs with mashed potatoes. DELICIOUS!!!
    Zest bar+grilleResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for your awesome review, Desiree! We greatly appreciate the feedback!!

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  3. Steve

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food great. Beer menu very lacking - expect more from a place with that type of food and cocktail list. Will definitely go again. Good service

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  4. Mike

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a solid experience. Inventive cocktails, well executed food, friendly service!
    Zest bar+grilleResponded on April 6, 2025
    Thank you so much for your positive review, Mike! Our team takes pride in the menu creation and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed their offerings. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  5. Rochelle

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious and the staff was topnotch

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  6. Bryan

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time for her and I and be both enjoyed it! Food was excellent, service was attentive. Will definitely be going back.

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  7. Linda

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks were exactly as we ordered! Our server was on top of things and had a great personality with knowledge of the menu.

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  8. kaylee

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were great! It’s always a great experience there!

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  9. christine

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    very good and erin was a great waitress very attentive as well as all the other staff amazing

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    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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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 2805 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. United States
  3. Philadelphia County
  4. Lehigh Valley
  5. Bethlehem

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 65 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
  • 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
    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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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