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Zest Dining Room - Zest Restaurant and Zest Market - Permanently Closed, Miami, FL

Zest Restaurant and Zest Market - Permanently Closed

3.3
3.3
98 Reviews
$30 and under
Caribbean
Treat your senses to Chef Cindy Hutson's renowned Culinary talents at her two new restaurants - Zest and Zest Mrkt.

Zest - Cuisine of the Sun
Influenced by world cuisine and her culinary travels, Hutson will take you on a gastronomic journey without leaving Miami. The organic design will draw you in and captivate your senses.

Zest Mrkt
You can also experience grab-and-go gourmet at Zest Mrkt. Influenced by Chef Hutson's signature style, your taste buds will rejoice with artisan paninis, freshly blended juices, and smoothies, revitalizing coffees and more. Perfect for the epicure on the go.

Everyone needs a little Zest in their life!

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Wednesday: 3:00pm - 10:00 pm, Thursday -Friday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm;
  • Phone number
    (305) 374-9378
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Miami
  • Cross street
    SE 3rd
  • Parking details
    Valet available for lunch.<br /><br />Parking Garage validation available.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music:Wednesday-Thursday 5:30 pm-8:30 pmLive DJ:Fridays: 5:30-9:30 pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

What 98 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.3
3.3 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.4Service
  • 3.3Ambience
  • 3.1Value

NoiseModerate

98 Reviews
  1. JohnF

    Miami

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Restaurant was permanently closed and no one called to let us know!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I made a reservation yesterday nobody told me it was closed! Very dissapointed

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    They’re closed. You took our reservation. I was asked by text to confirm it on 12/30 and I did. We arrived 5-10 minutes early and they were closed. There was a sign on the door saying they’re closed for the holidays. I’ve got a picture if you’d like to see it. You have a serious quality control problem with your service!

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  4. DavidP

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2019

    overall4food3service2ambience4
    Yes to recommend but with reservation - we ate outdoors and it was a great venue (pleasant weather did not hurt). Our only complaint was the slow service - for a Friday evening they apparently only had two wait staff to take care of the inside and outside - our server was working both so there were long intervals between seeing her (at one point had to go to the hostess at the front desk to reorder drinks).

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  5. MichaelP

    Jacksonville

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such delicious food and very attentive service by employees. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. We really enjoyed the shrimp and rice, salad and desert Creme brûlée. Any time we visit Miami we will go back! Shout out to our wonderful server Amana and hostess Alejandra.

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  6. Mel07

    West Palm Beach

    82 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2019

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The food was very good, but little bit disappointed in the service... it was my birthday and they did not even wish me a Happy Birthday. Especially, since my friends sang Happy Birthday to me at the table. Not a good place for a special celebration.

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  7. DeniseL

    Miami

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Colleague birthday lunch. Delicious food.

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  8. GNAC

    Miami

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2019

    overall2food3service5ambience3
    Restaurant had special event with fixed price and was not advertised on open table

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  9. Mona

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    How is this restaurant Caribbean? All they serve is mediocre burgers, sandwiches, and pasta. I got a jerk chicken pasta and it was basically only spiced with black pepper.

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  10. DrKarlynE

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a great time with my coworkers at this place. The food and ambiance were impecable. We ordered the beef and turkey burgers and sweet potato fries, but they were out and offered us regular fries. The food was delicious and we plan on making this place our regular meeting spot 😊

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Bad service. Waiters bad humor. I wait 45 minutes the food. Bathroom ugly.

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  12. amytakesflight

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2019

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    We went to Zest to celebrate the New Year which is also our anniversary - and we should have known better and got up right away when the hostess who sat us came back to our table 20 minutes after (before a waiter had come to our table) asking if we had a reservation. The restaurant was not crowded (only about 1/3 tables full) so it was a surprise to both of us that the service was so aweful. As far as the food - The appetizers were good (ceviche and Caesar salad) - my dinner was terrible (steak was well done when I ordered medium rare) however my husband loved his corvina and rice. Dessert was passable - the poached pears were undercooked as bread pudding was alright. When our waitress came I notified her of my food allergy and she never came back to the table to confirm that she had talked to the chef so eating was a bit like Russian roulette, which led me to have to take allergy meds at the dinner table. What made this a horrible experience was after over 2 hours at our table we saw our waitress 5 times, to which she then applied an obscene gratuity to our bill and with no manager to be found - we wasted a good $200. I have no idea how this place had a 4 star rating it was one of the worst dining experiences we’ve ever had.

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  13. Eddie

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and the wine list is very good, great wine choices. definitely coming back.

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  14. Griz

    Miami

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was amazing as always. Our waitress was excellent. Never disappointed here.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2018

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Absolutely horrendous service the evening of 10/4/2018. While the server was good, a cacophony of errors, missteps and just plain poor service, starting from the hostess, to being seated at a table missing a chair and waiting several awkward minutes to sit while dinner companions were seated. Shared apps placed strangely on tables and had to ask for share plates and serving utensils. Empty glasses and finished plates lingered and on and on. Too bad as the food itself is and always has been quite good. Will not go back, ever.

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  16. elainep

    Miami

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2018

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The waiter was amazing. The place looks very cool. We wanted to love it. But, whomever was in the kitchen on Monday night was way too heavy handed with the salt. If I had been with a different crowd, I would have sent mine back. But, I didn't want to upset the group I was with. I love Ortanique, so was surprised this food was NOT up to those standards.

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  17. Griz

    Miami

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2018

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food was excellent, as usual. Great portions for Miami Spice, no skimping. Servers are always very courteous. The one thing I found strange this time, is that they seemed to be fighting over who would seat us. I don't know if there's some new policy but it was a bit awkward. Overall I recommend it highly, especially during Spice.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Muy rica la comida solo la carne de mi ensalada u poco seca pero lo demás delicioso

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  19. AlejandroS

    Miami

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Reasonable price quality ratio with good offering of beers and wine by the glass. Very nice potato soup. Penne pasta was too spicy but it was taken off the bill. Good service.

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  20. Done

    Miami

    76 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2018

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Sat at table and place was virtually empty. Walked out and told mgmt who does not show concern or care. Did not do anything about our poor experience. This place needs attentive, caring management that sees guests sitting there and no server attention then act accordingly.

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  21. DiegoH

    London

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2018

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Food was good but the service was really slow.

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  22. LoriM

    Miami

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2018

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Great food love the spices!

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  23. StephanieC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2018

    overall1food3service2ambience2
    Didn’t have tables ready for our reservation. Said they didn’t check OpenTable. Was able to accommodate us within 20-30 min.

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  24. Rcgw

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2018

    overall2food5service1ambience3
    The service here was absolutely terrible. 20 minutes at a time without ever seeing our server. It’s a shame, because the food is great and it would’ve taken very little to make us feel better about their failures.

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  25. MalikB

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2018

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Zest is a long-awaited and wonderful addition to the downtown dining scene.

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  26. AnnM

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service, great food!!

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  27. islandredneck

    Atlanta Metro

    47 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2018

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Pleasant environment with nice outdoor seating. Was expecting more given the high rating. Service was good. Food was just average. Fish was over cooked and the octopus was tough. Panzanella salad was mixed greens with croutons. Prices are high but it is in downtown so that was not a surprise.

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  28. LaGringa

    Miami

    113 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Zest is our go to spot for pre-theatre or pre-concert dinner. The service is always excellent and the food, creative and delicious. We have never been disappointed. EVER!!

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  29. Pasita

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My family celebrated New Year 2018. The food was OUTSTANDING. Service divine. Menu out of this world. Affordability$$....priceless. If I have to say something it would be a suggestion more than a critic. Some live music would have been the icing on the cake. The only thing missing was some form of entertainment to create a mood for celebration. Live jazz band/DJ/ music band, something! I am looking forward to do the same next year. Hope they keep it affordable with the same quality.

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  30. LaGringa

    Miami

    113 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always great creative menu and specials. Never been disappointed with the food choices and the service is always friendly and very knowledgeable about the food, preparations and ingredients. Love this place, Love Cindy H.!

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  31. LaGringa

    Miami

    113 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great meal again at Zest. Cindy Hutsen (Sp) the owner/head chef never disappoints. The Miami Spice menu was so fresh, farm to table with Pumpkin and Burrato and the Corvino fish was delish as well. Everything is always great and the service is always friendly and in tune with her husband and the chef always around to ensure everyone is happy with their meals and service.

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  32. Lana

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2017

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    We were expecting better quality food from the celebrity chef restaurant. We ordered lobster & scallop quesadilla and it was very rich & oil was dripping. Salmon was good. We ordered 3 different flavor scoops of ice cream & it came all the same flavor. They told us it s different. I m not sure how it was different. It was same color & same taste.

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  33. Lucia

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Love this place. They definitely don't skimp on the food, even during Miami Spice. Amazingly creative dishes. Everything I have ever ordered has been well worth it. I've only gone for lunch but want to try and come back for dinner with my fiancé. Thumbs up!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Their secret is the freshness of the seafood. Unforgettable bacalao, delicious tangy/spicy calamari, outstanding fish, and a unique chocolate cake with a salty ice cream! Will definitely return

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  35. javi

    Miami

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2017

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    We had the Miami Spice menu and it was outstanding. We shared so we tried 4 plates, the fish fritters were the best I ever had, the ceviche very good.The pork with an asian sauce and the fish were both very good. The white chocolate bread pudding was marvelous as was the watermelon sorbet.

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  36. JoshM

    Miami

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2017

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Service was marginal. Server we had needed better training Gave us menus and almost immediately asked for our order. We were talking and hadn't immediately looked at the menu. Then she disappeared for a long time when we did want to order. We had to grab someone else to order a bottle of wine. Then finally we were able to order. Once we ate, we wanted a check. We waited pretty long for it too.

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  37. Done

    Miami

    76 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2017

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Inconsistent restaurant. Latest visit we had to return the food: cold, unappetizing, slow server to notice diners stopped eating. This place just does not seem to get it together. Owner better pay attention otherwise, risks decline in patrons. Just cannot go back there anymore. Shame too..it is nicely decorated, friendly managment but it suffers from inconsistency and quality control.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2017

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Limited menu with only four entrees. My wife had red snapper and she said it was excellent. I had skirt steak and was not as fortunate the steak was okay but the risotto was thick and starchy. Like other reviews they did try to bring us someone else's order. I would not recommend

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  39. StephanieH

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I can't believe I can't find the card of the manager, but I believe his name is Reggie and he was incredibly helpful and personally greeted us, in addition to checking in on us regularly. I definitely plan to come back, maybe even this Monday, with my family, simply because I enjoyed the food and the experience so much. I found the restaurant on Yelp and as it turns out one of the two ladies, with whom I dined, had been there numerous times and also loved the restaurant...it was a real find for me. Great job Reggie.

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  40. Satch

    Miami

    44 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    A real find in downtown Miami. Food is very good Cuisine of the Sun type and great outdoor seating

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Zest Restaurant and Zest Market - Permanently Closed is rated 3.3 stars by 98 OpenTable diners.

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Google Map for Zest Restaurant and Zest Market - Permanently Closed

200 S Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33131

Additional information

  • Cross street
    SE 3rd
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Miami
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Wednesday: 3:00pm - 10:00 pm, Thursday -Friday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm;
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet available for lunch.<br /><br />Parking Garage validation available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Music:Wednesday-Thursday 5:30 pm-8:30 pmLive DJ:Fridays: 5:30-9:30 pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
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