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Address:
1134 East 54th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220

Neighborhood:
Indianapolis

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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Zest! Exciting Food Creations Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.zestexcitingfood.com
Email: contactus@zestexcitingfood.com
Phone: (317) 466-1853
Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Tuesday - Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm; Brunch: Saturday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday: 8:00am - 3:00pm; Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Friday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Comfort Food
Executive Chef: Valerie Vanderpool
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Entertainment: Live Jazz Guitar in our Courtyard Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings.

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Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Parking available in our lot week days & across the street evenings & weekends.

A word from Zest! Exciting Food Creations

Downhome Goes Uptown is our food concept that takes down home dishes made with loving hands and raises them to a fun and surprising sophistication level. It takes intensely flavored ingredients and combines them in creative ways using the imaginative techniques worthy of big-city chefs.… Downhome Goes Uptown is also a service concept that means everyone who comes to Zest! is treated with the welcoming friendliness rooted in the warm hospitality of Valerie’s southern family heritage.Continued

Zest! Exciting Food Creations

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113 $30 and under restaurant

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Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies

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115 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

115 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(74)
neighborhood gem(69)
special occasion(38)

romantic(29)
great for lunch(27)
good for groups(22)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (115)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was our first time at

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This was our first time at the 'Zest' and we loved it ~ Met up with friends for dinner before attending the play Les Miserables at Clowes ... it was the beginning to a fabulous night. Our Waitress Megan was phenominal and very knowledgeable about the menu items. We will definitely return !"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We love Zest - creative

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We love Zest - creative food in a fun space. Service is always great and staff very friendly."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

YUM!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was delicious, the wait staff was outstanding, fun decor, we will be back!"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Zest....lacked pizazz

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2006

Dined on 04/11/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"entrees were very good, sides lacked flavor. They spend lots of time working on main dishes but there is a lack of attention to side dishes and i was very disappointed as i have been here three times before."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2006

Special Features: good for groups

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

s great and the food wonderful

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"s great and the food wonderful especially the short ribs./"

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great dinner!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2011

Dined on 04/10/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Loved it! Food was fantastic, waiter did not rush us, decor was funky and sweet! The only negative, the restaurant was not crowded and they bunched us together...I don't get that!!"

Dined on 04/10/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

very pricey...wasn't anything

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2012

2012

Dined on 04/05/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"very pricey...wasn't anything that I couldn't fix at home....my husband ordered liquer for his coffee...$12.00! Seriously?! Our bill came to $50.00 for 2 adults and 1 child...If I recommended Zest I would warn of the priciness first."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Zest has great food, been

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Zest has great food, been there twice in one week!!!"

Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

As many specials as entrees

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"As many specials as entrees on the menu, as this was our first visit we stuck to the menu. Mixes a lot of flavors. Tomato bonbons were a unique appetizer. Brussel sprouts had bacon; short ribs melt in mouth. Pretzel bread was outstanding as was carrot cake that was almost like a carrot bread pudding. We had 6:30 reservations after a play, but as it was shorter than expected than seated us 20 inutes early. Wait staff was very young, tried hard but not really professional. We took a lot of food home."