I went to this restaurant recently during the Holiday weekend with my date and I ordered a Filet Mignon cooked Medium Rare and it came out Well Done like a Hockey PUCK with strings of Fat. I told my Arrogant and she stormed off without taking my debacle of a purported Filet mignon away and ran to tell a Tall and Scrawny manager that I didn't like my steak. The manager came over to my table and was very Curt, Disrespectful and Brash and I told him that my date and I came to eat to eat together and that was she was nearly done with her turkey dinner and I wanted him to take away the debacle of this purported Filet mignon out of my face and take it off my check. He refused to take the steak off my check despite the steak being hardly eaten and nearly 1/4 of the steak being spit out on my date's and my plate. After I went outside to smoke a cigarette and after I came back to my table I told my pretentious waitress that my date and I wanted to order two Liqueurs (after dinner drinks) which was frangelico and chambord which are aperitif such asbailey's, Kailua and sambuca. This manager brazenly and blatantly said "I'm not going to serve your date and you anymore drinks as both of you are intoxicated." Mind you we only had two drinks prior to that and we weren't driving as we got their by an Uber and were going home in an Uber too, plus we were NOT intoxicated as I believe this manager was looking for a pretextual excuse not to serve us any more products so that he could push us out of hisrestraint. I don't recommend this restaurant to nobody as the food and service is terribly bad and offensive. If you go to this hole in the wall go at your own risk and don't say that I didn't warn you.
susanannodell
Went to Zest with my brother. I had the house salad with grilled shrimp and my brother had the grouper.
EarthHeals
I really enjoyed the chicken-vegetable soup. It is one of the best soups I've had in a restaurant. Also, the smashed sweet potato side dish was great. I saw prosciutto-wrapped scallops on the menu. Since I love scallops, I ordered them. I've enjoyed bacon-wrapped scallops in restaurants before. However, the prosciutto is not a good pairing. It made the scallops so salty that they were not enjoyable to me. I even removed the prosciutto from around them, but the extreme saltiness had permeated the scallops. I am a salt-lover, but this was too much. The chocolate cake dessert was good. The server was very friendly and attentive.
Mike Borlaug
Best BBQ I have ever had!
Lili P
Visited this charming restaurant for a delightful lunch experience and left thoroughly impressed! If you're looking for a place that excels in both taste and service, look no further. I wholeheartedly recommend indulging in the exquisite trio of dishes: the Tuna Tartare, Zest Burger, and Shredded Duck Salad. Each dish was a masterpiece in its own right, a true testament to the culinary prowess of this establishment. The exceptional service I experienced added an extra layer of enjoyment to my meal. Attentive and knowledgeable staff members guided me through the menu, enhancing the overall dining experience. Their dedication was truly commendable and contributed to the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the place. I must admit that quality comes at a price, and this establishment is no exception. While the prices might lean towards the higher end, the sheer quality of the dishes and the overall experience makes every penny worth it. I had the pleasure of savoring the calamari, and it was a perfect example of how attention to detail can elevate a seemingly simple dish to an art form. The restaurant left an indelible mark on my taste buds and my heart, and I eagerly anticipate my next opportunity to tantalize my senses once again.
jrtulipdunn
Called her for a tea and coffee to take away. Staff were friendly. Tea was brewed in a pot- amazing for a take away...very impressed! AND they have a wonderful accessible loo
eag l
Have not been to Zest in the last few months after several disappointing meals. Chicken sandwich had a small piece of chicken on half of the bun it was served on, the other half was just toppings. Ordered a side loaded baked potato with dinner, nearly six dollars, was served cold. Asked to have it heated, it came out ice cold again. Side salad is a hand full of greens, period!
sandratV5004LI
Great food great presentation great service. The filet my husband had was so tender and tasty. I had salmon done to perfection. My 93 year old mother enjoyed her fish special. She can be difficult to please she announced that this is her new favorite The service was great
cvalfl
Honestly, I visited only twice and it was for THE most delicious brussel sprouts I ever tasted. I will go back soon to check out the rest of their menu!
My husband and I love Zest. The food is more unique than other places. The roast duck is absolutely delicious. The shredded duck salad was yummy too but get the dressing on the side because they put a bit too much on for my taste and I forgot to ask as I usually do. Other favorite choices are Baked Brie En Croute for appetizer and sea salt chips for a side. Service was excellent and friendly.
U1818FAjuliek
Seven lady friends and three cars arrived for dinner on a Tuesday night based on one friends recommendation. We all wanted to try the new restaurant. My one friend was first to arrive and was told she couldn’t be seated until the entire party was there. Three more of us came and asked to be seated, because the other three were on the way. At 6:30 there were only two diners, and several open tables. The hostess was merely enforcing the rules. We had a hard time seeing the logic of not letting us sit at a table so the hostess brought the manager out who proceeded to inform us how their policy is enforced everywhere. We are a group of mature ladies, who eat out all over the treasure coast. One of us has owned restaurants 50 years. Our take away was that the rules were more important than accommodating the customers. So seven customers chose not to eat at such an unfriendly rigid place. No tips for the servers, and the chefs who were waiting to cook continued to do just that, wait. None of us will give Zest a 2nd chance. And of course we will recommend against it to our friends. Very unfortunate.
096budsoftaste
The calamari was the color of a dark rue marinara was dry and unpalatable the ceviche was not traditional. They offer a Sword Fish dish with a lackluster sauce baked potato was over cooked. The Beer was cold drinks and service was good.
ArtMom
The bbq pulled pork is so good and the potato salad is too. Feels like home!
Joanna Pahlow
I’m so picky on bbq. This is seriously the best ribs in the country. Yum!!
Great guy with great food!
I went to this restaurant recently during the Holiday weekend with my date and I ordered a Filet Mignon cooked Medium Rare and it came out Well Done like a Hockey PUCK with strings of Fat. I told my Arrogant and she stormed off without taking my debacle of a purported Filet mignon away and ran to tell a Tall and Scrawny manager that I didn't like my steak. The manager came over to my table and was very Curt, Disrespectful and Brash and I told him that my date and I came to eat to eat together and that was she was nearly done with her turkey dinner and I wanted him to take away the debacle of this purported Filet mignon out of my face and take it off my check. He refused to take the steak off my check despite the steak being hardly eaten and nearly 1/4 of the steak being spit out on my date's and my plate. After I went outside to smoke a cigarette and after I came back to my table I told my pretentious waitress that my date and I wanted to order two Liqueurs (after dinner drinks) which was frangelico and chambord which are aperitif such asbailey's, Kailua and sambuca. This manager brazenly and blatantly said "I'm not going to serve your date and you anymore drinks as both of you are intoxicated." Mind you we only had two drinks prior to that and we weren't driving as we got their by an Uber and were going home in an Uber too, plus we were NOT intoxicated as I believe this manager was looking for a pretextual excuse not to serve us any more products so that he could push us out of hisrestraint. I don't recommend this restaurant to nobody as the food and service is terribly bad and offensive. If you go to this hole in the wall go at your own risk and don't say that I didn't warn you.
Went to Zest with my brother. I had the house salad with grilled shrimp and my brother had the grouper.
I really enjoyed the chicken-vegetable soup. It is one of the best soups I've had in a restaurant. Also, the smashed sweet potato side dish was great. I saw prosciutto-wrapped scallops on the menu. Since I love scallops, I ordered them. I've enjoyed bacon-wrapped scallops in restaurants before. However, the prosciutto is not a good pairing. It made the scallops so salty that they were not enjoyable to me. I even removed the prosciutto from around them, but the extreme saltiness had permeated the scallops. I am a salt-lover, but this was too much. The chocolate cake dessert was good. The server was very friendly and attentive.
Best BBQ I have ever had!
Visited this charming restaurant for a delightful lunch experience and left thoroughly impressed! If you're looking for a place that excels in both taste and service, look no further. I wholeheartedly recommend indulging in the exquisite trio of dishes: the Tuna Tartare, Zest Burger, and Shredded Duck Salad. Each dish was a masterpiece in its own right, a true testament to the culinary prowess of this establishment. The exceptional service I experienced added an extra layer of enjoyment to my meal. Attentive and knowledgeable staff members guided me through the menu, enhancing the overall dining experience. Their dedication was truly commendable and contributed to the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the place. I must admit that quality comes at a price, and this establishment is no exception. While the prices might lean towards the higher end, the sheer quality of the dishes and the overall experience makes every penny worth it. I had the pleasure of savoring the calamari, and it was a perfect example of how attention to detail can elevate a seemingly simple dish to an art form. The restaurant left an indelible mark on my taste buds and my heart, and I eagerly anticipate my next opportunity to tantalize my senses once again.
Called her for a tea and coffee to take away. Staff were friendly. Tea was brewed in a pot- amazing for a take away...very impressed! AND they have a wonderful accessible loo
Have not been to Zest in the last few months after several disappointing meals. Chicken sandwich had a small piece of chicken on half of the bun it was served on, the other half was just toppings. Ordered a side loaded baked potato with dinner, nearly six dollars, was served cold. Asked to have it heated, it came out ice cold again. Side salad is a hand full of greens, period!
Great food great presentation great service. The filet my husband had was so tender and tasty. I had salmon done to perfection. My 93 year old mother enjoyed her fish special. She can be difficult to please she announced that this is her new favorite The service was great
Honestly, I visited only twice and it was for THE most delicious brussel sprouts I ever tasted. I will go back soon to check out the rest of their menu!
Restaurantji Recommends
My husband and I love Zest. The food is more unique than other places. The roast duck is absolutely delicious. The shredded duck salad was yummy too but get the dressing on the side because they put a bit too much on for my taste and I forgot to ask as I usually do. Other favorite choices are Baked Brie En Croute for appetizer and sea salt chips for a side. Service was excellent and friendly.
Seven lady friends and three cars arrived for dinner on a Tuesday night based on one friends recommendation. We all wanted to try the new restaurant. My one friend was first to arrive and was told she couldn’t be seated until the entire party was there. Three more of us came and asked to be seated, because the other three were on the way. At 6:30 there were only two diners, and several open tables. The hostess was merely enforcing the rules. We had a hard time seeing the logic of not letting us sit at a table so the hostess brought the manager out who proceeded to inform us how their policy is enforced everywhere. We are a group of mature ladies, who eat out all over the treasure coast. One of us has owned restaurants 50 years. Our take away was that the rules were more important than accommodating the customers. So seven customers chose not to eat at such an unfriendly rigid place. No tips for the servers, and the chefs who were waiting to cook continued to do just that, wait. None of us will give Zest a 2nd chance. And of course we will recommend against it to our friends. Very unfortunate.
The calamari was the color of a dark rue marinara was dry and unpalatable the ceviche was not traditional. They offer a Sword Fish dish with a lackluster sauce baked potato was over cooked. The Beer was cold drinks and service was good.
The bbq pulled pork is so good and the potato salad is too. Feels like home!
I’m so picky on bbq. This is seriously the best ribs in the country. Yum!!