Zest bar+grille

Name: Zest bar+grille
Address: 306 S New St, Bethlehem, PA, United States, 18015
Telephone: (610) 419-4320
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2103 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 1, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 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
Justin Cogan
Private party facilities
ZEST offers a variety of private dining and multiple semi-private options.
Private party contact
Jacque Buz: (833) 917-0947

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, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Crab & Mango Spring Rolls$13.00
coconut curry remoulade
Scallop & Shrimp Agnolotti$14.00
bacon jam, herb beurre blanc, pickled shallot
Crispy Chicken Dumplings$13.00
soy yuzu sauce, cucumber jicama slaw
Tuna Tartare$17.00
beets, shiso, mango ginger coulis, sesame seed, lime, crispy potato
Braised Octopus$15.00
smoked tomato glaze, pickled leek, celery root purée, chestnut
White Bean Rosemary Falafel$9.00
butternut maple hummus, peanut, pomegranate, baby mustard greens
Fried Green Tomato$16.00
smoked lamb, burrata, pickled tomato, pomegranate molasses, tzatziki
Roasted Bone Marrow$15.00
pickled vegetables, grilled bread, sea salt, truffle
Griddled Corn Cakes$11.00
roasted tomato marmalade, pickled fennel, chervil
Crispy Chickpeas$9.00
sea salt, lemon, herbs, vegan feta
Mussels & Clams$18.00
tomato broth, sherry, leek, housemade duck sausage, garlic toast
Short Rib Buns$13.00
pickled peppers, scallion, black garlic aioli
Shishito Peppers$14.00
pork belly, pepitas, butternut squash, carrot purée
Charcuterie Board$21.00

Salads/Soup

Mixed Greens$9.00
shaved carrot, red onion, tomato, cucumber, balsamic vinaigrette
Pear & Fig$11.00
endive and spring mix, bosc pear, caramelized pear vinaigrette, dried fig, walnut, gorgonzola
Spiced Pecan & Goat Cheese$12.00
mixed greens, dried cranberries, pomegranate vinaigrette
Zest Caesar$11.00
black garlic caesar, parmesan, garlic crouton
Soup of the Day
- MP

Entrées

Add lobster tail $24

Boneless Beef Short Ribs$34.00
roasted sweet potates, cippolini onion, lacinato kale, mushroom conserva, herb jus
Seared Duck Breast$34.00
cranberry gastrique, pearl onion, apple radicchio salad, candied yam, chestnuts
King Salmon$33.00
farro, brown butter carrot purée, braised cabbage, endive, leeks
Lobster Curry$46.00
sweet potato, mussels, clams, maitake mushroom, thai basil, coconut milk
Pretzel Crusted Bronzino$36.00
tomato artichoke caper stuffed, celery root purée, chilled greek quinoa salad
Prime Reserve Pork Chop$32.00
apple butter, braised red cabbage, smoked apple, squash
Frenched Chicken Breast$28.00
rosemary brined, glazed parsnip, herb polenta cake, walnut arugula pesto, cider brown sugar chicken glace
Filet Mignon$44.00
yukon mashed potatoes, asparagus, smoked onion jam, house steak sauce
Featured Butcher's Cut
yukon mashed potatoes, asparagus, marrow compound butter, smoked onion jam
- MP
Pasta of the Day
- MP
Veggie Bowl$24.00
spaghetti squash, butternut squash, kale, tomato, ricotta salata, pepita, arugula, crispy tempeh

Cocktails

Margarita Picante$12.00
house infused jalapeño tequila, cointreau, lime juice, jalapeño-salt rim
Stateside Pom Spritz$13.00
stateside vodka, pomegranate liqueur, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, prosecco, club soda
Autumn Mule$14.00
bourbon, spiced pear liqueur, ginger liqueur, lime juice, ginger beer
Pumpkintini$12.00
vanilla vodka, pumpkin cream liqueur, licor 43
Meadow Martini$12.00
citron vodka, lemon juice, lavender simple syrup, aquafaba, mirtillo float
Brown Hound$15.00
woodford reserve bourbon, honey, lemon, grapefruit
Paloma de Rosa$17.00
Zest codigo private reserve rosa blanco tequila, lime, grapefruit, smoked agave, black lava salt rim
Apple Sangria$12.00
yric by etude pinot noir, blackberry brandy, apple brandy, lime juice, cranberry juice, ginger ale
French Pear$14.00
grey goose la poire, elderflower liqueur, champagne
Espresso Martini$13.00
vanilla vodka, kahlúa, chilled espresso
Jazzy Peach$12.00
gin, rinquinquin peach liqueur, orange & lime juice, agave, prosecco
Cherry Bourbon Sour$12.00
bourbon, aquafaba, house made cherry sour mix
Southsiiide$13.00
social still tomboy bourbon, ginger liqueur, orange bitters
Blackberry Bramble$13.00
gin, lime juice, housemade blackberry purée, prosecco, club, sprite, cranberry
Zestini$11.00
clementine vodka, aperol, agave, lime

Mojitos & Margaritas

Classic$11.00
Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple$12.00

Zest Shooters

White Tea
Lemon Meringue
Baby Cherry Bourbon Sour
Almond Joy
Chocolate Kiss

White Wine

Prosecco, Castelli, Italy$9.50
Pinot Grigio, Quadri, Italy$9.00
Sauvignon Blanc, The Applicant, Chile$11.00
Chardonnay, Peirano, Lodi, California$12.00
Riesling, Urban, Mosel, Germany$10.00
Moscato, Ruby Donna, Italy$11.00
Rosé, La Vie en Rosé, France$11.00

Red Wine

Pinot Noir, Lyric by Etude, California$12.00
Merlot, Murphy-Goode, California$10.00
Malbec, Portillo, Argentina$11.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Palm, California$12.00
Red Blend, Ghostrunner, Lodi, CA$12.00

Draft Beer

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Stella Artois 5.2% ABV$6.00
Guinness 4.2% ABV$6.00

Bottled & Canned Beer

Bell's Two Hearted Ale 7.0% ABV$7.00
Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA 9% ABV$8.00
Weihenstephan Hefe Weissbier 5.4% ABV$7.00
Cider Boys 4.0% ABV$5.00
Yuengling Lager 4.5% ABV$5.00
Modelo Especial 4.5% ABV$5.00
Blue Moon 5.2% ABV$5.00
Miller Lite 4.2% ABV$5.00
N/A Beer$5.00

Non-Alcoholic

Mojito$6.00
classic, mango, strawberry, pineapple
Spritz$8.00
non alcoholic rhubarb apertif, lime juice, orange bitters, muddled orange, club

What 2,103 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
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was an amazing night to end my birthday. My friends and I will definitely be coming back to dine. The service was more than wonderful, and the staff was calm, yet energetic. I loved it.
G
Gallantlady
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The brunch was fantastic! The shrimp BLT and the chicken sausage benedict were both excellent. Great bloody Mary's!
r
rachaelstephen
Philadelphia
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our most recent Zest dinner was a lovely experience, as usual. Kayla provided top-notch service, and all the courses were scrumptious. The tomato soup was the best it has even been; we loved the taste of the chive oil on top. Pasta mains with the black garlic cream sauce were delicious. As a bonus, our table had a gorgeous view of both South and North Bethlehem. Thank you for yet another wonderful experience and dinner!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
Boring menu food is subpar.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Our favorite date night restaurant!
G
Gigi
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Host at the front rolled her eyes at me when I asked about my reservation as well as while I was waiting the three hosts were using very vulgar language b word f word this is not what I expect when I’m at a restaurant that is considered higher end. Then the main item we wanted was already sold out the huevo ranchero it wasn’t even 1 pm yet brunch on a Sunday! Ridiculous awful service we left and took our business elsewhere
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing scenery, great location, and food+drinks were delicious!
AB
AnnB
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Excellent! Will be back again. Everything was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and wonderful service
JT
JT24
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time there. The food was absolutely delicious. Our server was wonderful.
FS
FerneS
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
When we return to Bethlehem we will be making a repeat visit. The food and presentation were great!
JM
JanM
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and the waitress was very helpful
SB
SB123
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food was great, drinks were tasty, and service was excellent.
MN
MichaelN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Went for an anniversary date with my girlfriend on a busy Saturday, but with our reservation we were sat in minutes. Tanner, our server, was great and managed his time well between us and other tables. Only complaint was that my girlfriend ordered her filet medium well and it came out medium bordering on medium rare. It didn’t stop us from having a great night, the outdoor seating was well heated and we recommend trying it out.
C
Carissa
Philadelphia
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an excellent time at Zest this evening. The pork chop is amazing, my daughter’s Mac and cheese was “epic,” and my husband’s steak was great. Without a doubt we will keep coming back.
RL
RosemaryL
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great and really like the restaurant setting
HF
HeatherF
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. I was very excited to sit on the patio, however the traffic noise made it hard to converse with those at the table. Certainly not any fault of the restaurant but I think next time I’d prefer sitting inside.
KH
KellyH
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent setting, creative and savory food, attentive staff
DR
DanR
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
Bleah - the food here is overpriced and poorly done. Nicely plated, with fancy micro greens on every dish. But just ill-conceived. Gordon Ramsay would not be happy. Corn cakes in particular were terrible.
CR
CindyR
Miami
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
This was my second time here and had high expectations since I was bringing a friend from out of town for dinner for her birthday. Totally disappointed. Highlight of the evening was Travis, at the bar, who made a fabulous Manhattan and dazzled with his friendliness. Folks at the front desk were disengaged and less than welcoming. Nice waitress but really couldn’t help us choose between a special (flat iron steak) and the short ribs. Said that since the short ribs was always on the menu; go with the special!! Oil for the bread was just oil and pepper, Caesar Salad was romaine, cheese, a few croutons with mostly oil!! After a very long wait, flat iron steak was just two pieces of meat atop Yukon mashed (not bad) with half cooked and mildly warm asparagus. Waitress apologized for the long wait for food and suggested we come back again during the week when there are less people!!! We decided to skip dessert. Totally unhappy with the overall experience except for Travis. Need to really step up the quality of service and food. Sorry, so disappointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The beef ribs was fantastic. So was the prime steak.
RB
RobertB
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great ambience, food, and wait staff!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dining experience
JC
JulieC
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We loved it so much, we made another reservation on the way out! Food was served hot and tasted wonderful.
CC
ChristineC
Orlando
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was wonderful. Our server Travis was terrific! Another great experience at Zest!!
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alexdubchik
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice environment, friendly stuff. Menu could include more items.
k
krushmoto
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had anniversary dinner at Zest. Had a nice meal and was able to sit outside on an unseasonably warm night. Will definitely be back.
JD
JaneD
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food & service! Our waiter Travis was very attentive to us even though it was a very business Sunday Bruch🙌 Good variety on the menu and awesome drinks. The mimosa tower was fabulous idea. Will def go back.
FM
FeliMax
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had an excellent brunch here. There were vegetarian offerings which I appreciated. Our server, Travis, was very attentive and friendly. The view of the tree tops in their fall colors were spectacular. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Poconos
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience5
2nd time to zest. Bar was overcome by a private event. Our server seemed very timid and in my opinion needs some training with fine dining. Or is this fine dining with staff wearing jeans! Our server kept looking over her shoulder, had to ask for bread. I asked for the Apple cake (horrible) and a to go box right away because I will not eat it all. I then had the bill dropped, she came back and said oh you didn’t get your cake. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I work at a fine dining restaurant and was disappointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience all around. Even though they ran out of waygu steak, the filet mignon was perfectly cooked medium rare and well seasoned. Will be returning for more meals.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food. Beautiful night!
SE
SteveE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Kimberly was outstanding … polite and respectful.
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rachaelstephen
Philadelphia
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Last night was another lovely dinner at Zest. Hannah, our server, was wonderful. She was attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service. We always enjoy seeing the rest of the Zest staff as well and are always impressed by the quality of staff members. It is truly a rarity to dine at a restaurant where there is such a consistency of high food quality as well as high staff quality. We continue to be grateful to Zest for maintaining such high standards in a time very difficult for all restaurants and restaurant employees. Thank you for providing such an oasis for us in these stressful times. Finally, the aerial view of the city was gorgeous with the fall foliage.
G
Goodeats
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service. The noise here can be a challenge - we asked for a table in the corner which helped. I imagine it’s less noisy in spring and summer when you can sit outside and it’s spreads the noise around more. We all had a great time and wonderful meals. On the pricey side but look at the setting!
B
Bucka
Columbus
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, service attentive, nice view
FM
FromMacungie
Philadelphia
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Food was excellent. Front desk staff extremely accommodating. The waitress although friendly, was not as attentive and on top of service timing as she should have been. At times we found ourselves looking to get her attention. We ordered drinks when are meal arrived and they did not show up until after we completed eating. Not sure if she was over extended or just not on her game.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service as usual!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Zest is our usual spot and has never let us down, and today did not disappoint! From the service to the food and everything in between, we had a spectacular brunch experience. The biscuits and gravy were life-changing, the quiche of the day (salmon) was impeccable, and Kayla kept us laughing and smiling during each interaction.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall3food1service4ambience5
I didn’t like the food and neither did my friend but their drinks were amazing. Their service was great and the vibe of the restaurant is very cute. I loved their heated outdoor area as it lets you enjoy the outside even when it’s really chilly outside. Only giving them 3 stars because the food was just not good at all and that’s coming from a person who’s not a picky eater.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Zest bar+grille using the Order Online button. Zest bar+grille also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 419-4320.

Zest bar+grille is rated 4.6 stars by 2103 OpenTable diners.

Zest bar+grille does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.