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Zest bar+grille, Bethlehem, PA

Zest bar+grille

4.6
4.6
2786 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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 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
    Sean Rainey
  • Private party facilities
    ZEST offers a variety of private dining and multiple semi-private options.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

  • Winter Wine Dinner

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 27, 2025 only
    6:30 p.m.
    Wine Dinner February, 27th 2025 @ 630pm Course 1 Butternut Squash Soup- coconut yogurt, pears, spiced pumpkin seeds, smoked paprika oil Wine: Corte Del Sol | Soave, Verona, Italy Course 2 Mushroom Tartlette- duck confit, frissee & apple salad, porcini sauce Wine: Roshambo | Pinot Noir, Sonoma County Intermezzo Lychee & Orange Sorbet Course 3 Halibut- jasmine rice fritter, bok choy, roasted vegetables, xo carrot broth Wine: Caves de Rauzan | Fleur Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France Course 4 Brisket- potato fondant, celery root, lollipop kale, peppercorn jus Wine: Weinstock Cellar Select | Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Course 5 Chocolate Cake- ganache, whipped cream Wine: Lillie's Collection | Petite Sirah Bourbon Barrel, Lake County
    Winter Wine Dinner photo

Offers

  • Bar Bites & Drinks

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

    Bar Bites & Drinks photo

What 2,786 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lehigh Valley

    Innovative

  • Lehigh Valley

    Hot spot

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for scenic views

  • Lehigh Valley

    American

  • Lehigh Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zest Bar+Grille delivers a "wonderful experience" with "fantastic food" and "great atmosphere." Known for stunning views and a vibrant vibe, the restaurant shines with its attentive staff, including standout servers like Emily and Johnny. Guests rave about the "amazing" drinks and creative menu, ensuring memorable dining in Bethlehem.

2,786 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Helena

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Laura

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I will send a private note. Overall good as usual but have a constructive criticism and an observation.

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  4. Carmen

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It had been a while since we visited. The experience was great beginning with being seated by the host. We had the best waiter. Johnnie was very detail oriented and was excellent in remembering that I am gluten free. Made sure that all my questions were answered and made me feel safe. Took really good care of all us. We all enjoyed our food and drinks very much. We look forward to returning soon!

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  5. Lance

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner Drinks and atmosphere were fantastic! We cannot say enough about our server Emily! She was attentive and very helpful explaining the menu! Emily was fantastic!

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  6. Laura

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience here! One of my favorite spots!

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  7. Nicholas

    Unspecified

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Great ambience. A bit expensive, nice place though.

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  8. George

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, Definitely would recommend if you’re in the bethlehem area, the atmosphere and the vibes were great as well!

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  9. Cass

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful experience. Service and food outstanding, as always

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  10. Michelle

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu! Great Valentine’s Day Experience!!!! Thank you to our server Johnny for the excellent service and attention!!!

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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 4.6 stars by 2786 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Phone number
    (610) 419-4320
  • Private party facilities
    ZEST offers a variety of private dining and multiple semi-private options.
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