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Zanzibar, Austin, TX

Zanzibar

4.6 (811)
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
304 E Cesar Chavez St, Unit 700, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
Seven stories up and a world away above Austin, Zanzibar is an escape from the everyday – a lush tropical restaurant terrace and pool oasis with stunning views of downtown Austin, but a restaurant experience that couldn’t be further from it. Serving up Tiki cocktails and island inspired small plate bites, discover good times for every taste – whether in high spirits or looking to lay low – Zanzibar always happens to be happening.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    From soirees to special events, our open-air terrace and covered event deck provide an intimate space to celebrate the good times. We have some of the best views and one of the most talked about new spaces in downtown Austin. Let us provide the perfect backdrop to your next socially-safe event.
  • Private party contact
    Elena Marez: (787) 707-6967
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Cesar Chavez & San Jacinto
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Tiki Tuesday 🌺

    Multiple dates available
    Looking to add some tropical flair to your week? Experience island-style ease and join us for Tiki Tuesday on our rooftop oasis. 🌴 Each Tuesday, one of our talented bartenders will be shakin’ up a fresh specialty cocktail inspired by tropical flavors. Rotating monthly from sweet and fruity to spicy and bold, there will be something new to tiki your tastebuds every Tuesday! 🍹
    Tiki Tuesday 🌺 Photo

Private dining

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What 811 people are saying

Zanzibar 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Austin

    Great for scenic views

  • Austin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Austin

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zanzibar offers a "fantastic atmosphere" with "wonderful views" and a lively ambiance. Guests praise the "great vibes" and "delicious drinks," making it an ideal spot for gatherings and celebrations. Despite some service inconsistencies, the "beautiful setting" and "friendly staff" make it a standout destination in Austin.

811 Reviews
  1. Campbell

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing but the Mai Tai was the worst one I’ve ever had.
    ZanzibarResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Campbell. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time here at Zanzibar. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We will certainly take it into consideration as we are always looking to improve service. We hope you will visit us again and explore some of our other signature cocktails. Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager

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  2. Lilli VIP

    Denver1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Serves was not as great as previous times. We didn’t see anyone for about 45min and then were told we had a new server. She was cordial but seemed not as attentive.
    ZanzibarResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Lilli. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are so sorry to hear that your experience with us was not positively memorable. Please feel free to shoot us an email with any additional feedback you may have regarding your time here with us. We would love the opportunity to rectify your experience and invite you to join us again at your convenience. We eagerly await to make your future experience with us memorable! Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager

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  3. Elizabeth

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    When I booked a lunch through open table I specified birthday lunch. When host greets me he acknowledges it’s my birthday. He then says “it’s your birthday. Tell your server”. He should be telling server, I’ve already told them. Anyway birthday not acknowledged. Food ho hum and overpriced. View is to the north and not great. Chairs were way too deep for comfortable sitting. We had to gather up cushions from nearby sofas. Not recommended.
    ZanzibarResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Elizabeth. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are so sorry to hear that your experience with us was not positively memorable. Please feel free to shoot us an email with any additional feedback you may have regarding your time here with us. We would love the opportunity to rectify your experience and invite you to join us again at your convenience. We eagerly await to make your future experience with us memorable! Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager

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  4. Irela

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fue un grandioso lugar visité el lugar por mi cumpleaños y fueron muy amable una vista espectacular y la comida súper deliciosa me encantó lo visitaré constantemente esta muy fabuloso 😍y no digamos de las 🥃 llegaré pronto nuevamente
    ZanzibarResponded 6 days ago
    Hola Irela! Gracias por venir a Zanzibar! Nos alegra saber que te divertiste! Nuestro objectivo es proporcionar un servicio exceptional y estamos encantados de escuchar que nosotros proporciono una gran experiencia! Por favor visitenos de nuevo pronto! Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager

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  5. Molly

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I visited for the first time and will definitely be back! The food was great, we shared the pu pu platter, everything on it was great, I did feel like it was slightly over priced, but still good. The atmosphere is great, I loved all the greenery around, the view was great and seating is very cozy. Would definitely recommend.
    ZanzibarResponded on April 11, 2025
    Hi Molly! Thank you for the great review! We are delighted to hear that you had a memorable experience here at Zanzibar and we value your recommendation! We look forward to serving you again soon! Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager

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  6. Hunter VIP

    Austin18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Date night! The host complimented me using open table to make a reservation. Had a great time and will be back!
    ZanzibarResponded on April 4, 2025
    Hi Hunter! Thank you for the great review! We are delighted to hear that you had a memorable experience here at Zanzibar! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager

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  7. Shila VIP

    Austin63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Rocky, was very attentive and personable! It was unfortunate the winds were so bad but we were lucky enough to be blocked by a screen so it wasn't so bad. Props to the bartender for our espresso martinis, which were divine!
    ZanzibarResponded on March 21, 2025
    Hi Shila! Thank you for the wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a memorable experience here at Zanzibar. We aim to provide exceptional service, and we are glad to hear that Rocky hit that mark for you! We look forward to serving you again soon! Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager

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  8. Siouxsie

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rocky greeted us with a smile when we walked in! And Marisol was our server and gave us great recommendations on drinks. It was a little windy that day and she offered to move us to a sunny table when it became available. We just stopped by for some drinks but will definitely be back for food. Thank you for being the start of girls day.
    ZanzibarResponded on March 21, 2025
    Hi Siouxsie! Thank you for the wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a memorable experience here at Zanzibar. We aim to provide exceptional service, and we are glad to hear that Rocky hit that mark for you! We look forward to serving you again soon! Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager

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  9. Rami

    Memphis/West TN4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vibes, food, and ambience are top-notch. They accepted our party of 10 at late notice and we all enjoyed our time there! Would recommend 9.5/10.
    ZanzibarResponded on March 29, 2025
    Hi Rami! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time at Zanzibar! We always aim to provide a memorable experience for all our guests. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon! Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks, great vibes, great for a birthday! Would go again!
    ZanzibarResponded on March 8, 2025
    Hi! Thank you for the great review! We are delighted to hear that you had a memorable experience with us! Please join us again soon! Lexi Wallace, Assistant General Manager

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Zanzibar is rated 4.6 stars by 811 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Zanzibar

304 E Cesar Chavez St, Unit 700, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cesar Chavez & San Jacinto
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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