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Zest bar+grille, Bethlehem, PA

Zest bar+grille

4.7 (2839)
$31 to $50
American
306 S New St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

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 Sean Rainey 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 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–6:30 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.
  • 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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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 5pm-6:30pm exclusively at the bar.

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Menu

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What 2,839 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for brunch

  • 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 delightful dining experience with "excellent food, service, and city views." The menu features "inventive cocktails" and standout dishes like the "filet mignon and seared salmon," cooked to perfection. While some guests noted occasional over-salting, overall, Zest is praised for its "wonderful ambiance" and attentive staff.
2,839 Reviews

  1. Greg

    Philadelphia County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Food, service and ambiance all amazing.

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  2. David

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience for both a celebration and just because. Food is always delicious, and the service is on point.
    Zest bar+grilleResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for such an awesome review, David!! Our team strives to exceed expectations and we're happy to hear we delivered for you. Please come and see us again. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!!

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  3. Anthony VIP

    Indiana12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was top notch! Food was delightfully delicious (spring rolls are amazing). Outdoor seating views are always spectacular. We can always rely on a wonderful experience at Zest!
    Zest bar+grilleResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for your positive review, Anthony! We appreciate your feedback.

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  4. Paul

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our son took us out for a belated Father's Day meal. I had the Rasberry Lime Mule which was very good although a bit on the sweet side. Then had my standard Crown Royal Manhattan which was excellent. My wife had the RLD which she enjoyed very much. For our main course, we had the Filet Mignon, the Seared Salmon and the Featured Butcher's Cut. All were cooked to perfection. For desert, we split the Triple Chocolate Cake which was rich and plentiful - we all had our fill! Service, as always, was excellent.
    Zest bar+grilleResponded on June 20, 2025
    Thanks for the awesome review, Paul. Our team appreciates hearing we were able to make your Father's Day meal a memorable one. Your kind words mean a lot to our staff, we thank you. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Enjoy your weekend!!!

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  5. Scott

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is only my second visit but it was on point just like my first. I love the views of the city from the restaurant. The meal was perfectly prepared and presented.
    Zest bar+grilleResponded on June 14, 2025
    Awesome! Thank you for your review, Scott. Our team takes great pride in providing an amazing experience, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and the views. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!!

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  6. Sharon

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service, presentation of drinks too!
    Zest bar+grilleResponded on June 10, 2025
    Thank you so much for your positive review, Sharon! We greatly appreciate the feedback.

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  7. Chet

    Pittsburgh / Western PA35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday brunch. Our server, Hannah, was excellent as was our seating. The food options were very good. My only comment is the Short rib Poutine was extremely salty. A great option but very salty on this visit. We do enjoy Zest and will certainly be back.
    Zest bar+grilleResponded on June 10, 2025
    Thanks for your review, Chet! Your feedback is valuable to us, as without it we would not be able to make the necessary adjustments to execute at a high level. We will use this as a coaching moment to improve on not only the Short Rib Poutine, but our other offerings. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and we hope to see you again soon.

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  8. Christian

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner at Zest. Excellent service and the food was delicious.
    Zest bar+grilleResponded on June 10, 2025
    Thank you so much for your positive review, Christian! We greatly appreciate the feedback.

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  9. Nate

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good experience.
    Zest bar+grilleResponded on June 14, 2025
    Thanks for your positive review, Nate! We greatly appreciate the feedback.

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  10. nelson

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Ambiance is nice the food was good. But it's what to expect at a more upscale place
    Zest bar+grilleResponded on June 3, 2025
    Thank you so much for your positive review, Nelson! We greatly appreciate the feedback.

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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 2839 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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  3. Philadelphia County
  4. Lehigh Valley
  5. Bethlehem

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
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 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–6:30 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

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