atmosphere, service, food from next door Come try this place. It's so good.
Erika S
What a gem this place is! I stopped in for a Thursday happy hour and it was wonderful! Had a couple glasses of the $5 sommelier's choice happy hour wines and the $8 HH cheese plate. The wine was great and the cheese plate was really substantial for a happy hour plate! I was able to plug in my laptop and work at the bar, though there was no wifi. The two folks working were very friendly and happy to answer my questions. I'm really looking forward to returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anastasia Santos
A true gem in Southeast San Diego
This place is easily one of my favorite spots in SD. Tucked away in Lemon Grove, it’s a refreshing change from the overpriced places in La Mesa. This place has the charm of a hidden gem with the warmth of a true neighborhood favorite.
The wine selection is amazing. Heather, who’s always there when I visit, is incredibly friendly and knows her stuff. She’s recommended some of the best wines and really helped me discover my palette. She really takes the time to get to know what you like, and every time I leave, I’m already looking forward to coming back.
The food comes from Giardino next door- delish, add wine, even more delish! The cherry in top is the dog friendly patio and just overall great vibes - hard to beat out here in east SD (and tbh non-east sd).
If you’re looking for a cozy, welcoming place with great wine, great food, and great people this is your spot!
Luningning Catalina
First time dining at this place. Nice, quiet and quaint place in Lemon Grove! Inside has limited seating but the patio is perfect for spring and summer for wine and charcuterie nights. Food was amazing! We had the steak, lamb chops and chicken Parmesan. For wine try Quest Cabernet. We were served by the owner himself and very knowledgeable when it comes to wine! We will be back!
Estrella
First time dining at this place. Nice, quiet and quaint place in Lemon Grove! Inside has limited seating but the patio is perfect for spring and summer for wine and charcuterie nights. Food was amazing! We had the steak, lamb chops and chicken Parmesan. For wine try Quest Cabernet. We were served by the owner himself and very knowledgeable when it comes to wine! We will be back!
Mitchell Collins
Amazing atmosphere and food. Service is excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andre Eusebio
I was very surprised at this stop. My girlfriend mentioned it, so we decided to get a bite to eat and sample some wine. It was great! Very pleasant area to get a drink of wine. The ambiance was excellent. And our waitress Heather was an expert! She showed me proper technique on wine tasting and sampling. And the food menu was great. We had pizza. Highly recommend. You would think that this was a small little spot, but pleasantly enjoyed the experience. Kudos to Heather (our waitress). Thanks!
This is such a friendly, charming, and intimate place to go with friends. The entrees (short ribs and salmon a la vodka) were delicious as were the roasted pear salad and meatballs & marinara appetizers. We appreciated the knowledge and suggestions given for their vast wine collection. Service was efficient and we enjoyed the interaction with the staff. A real gem for Lemon Grove!
Kai Shurman
My partner and I visited this wine bar for a romantic date night, and it exceeded our expectations. The service was attentive, and the wine recommendations were spot-on. While the wine quality was excellent, I felt the prices were a bit on the higher side. However, the cozy ambiance and the overall experience made it worth it. It's a perfect place for a special evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt
My wife and I had an incredible experience at Zest. The cozy vibe, outstanding wine selection, and Heather’s exceptional service made the night unforgettable. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and gave us great recommendations.
We loved it so much that we joined their wine club and are proud to say we’re loyal customers now. If you’re looking for a relaxing spot with amazing wine and top-notch service, Zest is the place to be. We can’t wait to return!
We stumbled upon this charming spot, a few years back and have made it a point to return at least once a year, if not more. We really enjoy this delightful place!
Sarah
We recently had my husbands birthday dinner on the patio here, it was perfect for a group event! They were so nice and let me come in the morning to decorate the tables and put up balloons. We had about 20 people and I chose charcuterie boards, flatbreads and had lots of wine. Parking in the back made it easy for everyone.
If you're celebrating something and want a private patio outdoor area or event space, I highly recommend checking out this place!
Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free and keto pizza crust options
Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu across at the restaurant you can order from as well
Amazing atmosphere, the wine is great the service is best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scarlett Coit
This happy hour deal is insanity! Every day they’re open they have the best deals from 4-5pm. Like $5 for a glass of wine, $5-8 per shareable plate w great portione. Owner is super friendly & it’s cute & homey inside
atmosphere, service, food from next door
Come try this place. It's so good.
What a gem this place is!
I stopped in for a Thursday happy hour and it was wonderful!
Had a couple glasses of the $5 sommelier's choice happy hour wines and the $8 HH cheese plate. The wine was great and the cheese plate was really substantial for a happy hour plate!
I was able to plug in my laptop and work at the bar, though there was no wifi. The two folks working were very friendly and happy to answer my questions.
I'm really looking forward to returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A true gem in Southeast San Diego
This place is easily one of my favorite spots in SD. Tucked away in Lemon Grove, it’s a refreshing change from the overpriced places in La Mesa. This place has the charm of a hidden gem with the warmth of a true neighborhood favorite.
The wine selection is amazing. Heather, who’s always there when I visit, is incredibly friendly and knows her stuff. She’s recommended some of the best wines and really helped me discover my palette. She really takes the time to get to know what you like, and every time I leave, I’m already looking forward to coming back.
The food comes from Giardino next door- delish, add wine, even more delish! The cherry in top is the dog friendly patio and just overall great vibes - hard to beat out here in east SD (and tbh non-east sd).
If you’re looking for a cozy, welcoming place with great wine, great food, and great people this is your spot!
First time dining at this place. Nice, quiet and quaint place in Lemon Grove! Inside has limited seating but the patio is perfect for spring and summer for wine and charcuterie nights. Food was amazing! We had the steak, lamb chops and chicken Parmesan. For wine try Quest Cabernet. We were served by the owner himself and very knowledgeable when it comes to wine! We will be back!
First time dining at this place. Nice, quiet and quaint place in Lemon Grove! Inside has limited seating but the patio is perfect for spring and summer for wine and charcuterie nights. Food was amazing! We had the steak, lamb chops and chicken Parmesan. For wine try Quest Cabernet. We were served by the owner himself and very knowledgeable when it comes to wine! We will be back!
Amazing atmosphere and food. Service is excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was very surprised at this stop. My girlfriend mentioned it, so we decided to get a bite to eat and sample some wine. It was great! Very pleasant area to get a drink of wine. The ambiance was excellent. And our waitress Heather was an expert! She showed me proper technique on wine tasting and sampling. And the food menu was great. We had pizza. Highly recommend. You would think that this was a small little spot, but pleasantly enjoyed the experience. Kudos to Heather (our waitress). Thanks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese \u0026 Charcuterie Board, Salmon Carpaccio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Salad Bar, Ceviche
This is such a friendly, charming, and intimate place to go with friends. The entrees (short ribs and salmon a la vodka) were delicious as were the roasted pear salad and meatballs & marinara appetizers. We appreciated the knowledge and suggestions given for their vast wine collection. Service was efficient and we enjoyed the interaction with the staff. A real gem for Lemon Grove!
My partner and I visited this wine bar for a romantic date night, and it exceeded our expectations. The service was attentive, and the wine recommendations were spot-on. While the wine quality was excellent, I felt the prices were a bit on the higher side. However, the cozy ambiance and the overall experience made it worth it. It's a perfect place for a special evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I had an incredible experience at Zest. The cozy vibe, outstanding wine selection, and Heather’s exceptional service made the night unforgettable. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and gave us great recommendations.
We loved it so much that we joined their wine club and are proud to say we’re loyal customers now. If you’re looking for a relaxing spot with amazing wine and top-notch service, Zest is the place to be. We can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We stumbled upon this charming spot, a few years back and have made it a point to return at least once a year, if not more. We really enjoy this delightful place!
We recently had my husbands birthday dinner on the patio here, it was perfect for a group event! They were so nice and let me come in the morning to decorate the tables and put up balloons.
We had about 20 people and I chose charcuterie boards, flatbreads and had lots of wine.
Parking in the back made it easy for everyone.
If you're celebrating something and want a private patio outdoor area or event space, I highly recommend checking out this place!
Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free and keto pizza crust options
Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu across at the restaurant you can order from as well
Wheelchair accessibility: No steps
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese & Charcuterie Board, Prosciutto Wrapped Dates
Amazing atmosphere, the wine is great the service is best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This happy hour deal is insanity! Every day they’re open they have the best deals from 4-5pm. Like $5 for a glass of wine, $5-8 per shareable plate w great portione. Owner is super friendly & it’s cute & homey inside
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome experience. Can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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