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Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
CUISINES
Bar, Mediterranean, European
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer
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Reviewed 2 days ago

I have visited Zest for several years and always enjoyed. Last night after a busy day at work I met my partner for a meal and drinks. We both ordered our drinks- I ordered a glass of wine and the waitress returned to say she...couldn't serve me. I had walked from the train station without having had anything to drink and have never said anything or done anything untoward there before. I felt embarrassed and humiliated and didn't place a food order in the end and just wanted to get out of there. Awful experience.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 27 September 2023

We went to Zest Bar and Grill for a family meal and we were so pleased. The staff were very welcoming and polite. The food was so delicious. We all ordered different things of the menu and everyone was so happy with their meals. Thank...you Zest team.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 12 August 2023

We went as a large group and the service was fantastic. We were served by several people over the course of the night and every person was really lovely and helpful. The food was fantastic, we all had something different and everyone loved their meals,...and the deserts were fantastic too, I highly recommend the cheesecake! One of the ladies asked why we were there, I had got a new job so we were celebrating and she told me my meal was on the house. A really lovely atmosphere and just a great place to go with friends.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 6 August 2023 via mobile

Found this place off google just genuinely looking for a nice restaurant to go to as me and my partner aren’t from Doncaster, so glad I found this place we sat in there until it shut because we didn’t want to move! Food was so...lovely, all staff were so helpful and the drinks were lovely too.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 12 July 2023 via mobile

We had the coal fired skewers , lovely tasty food , very reasonably priced, good service . Will definitely be returning.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 2 July 2023

Service was poor, staff rude, food bland and only just warm, there was plenty but just no taste to anything, the chips looked lovely but ended up been soggy and cold, won’t be returning

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 14 May 2023 via mobile

Four of us stopped by for lunch. The prawn were very rubbery. The mixed was cooked lovely. Panini was good. No Guinness so had caffery which was cloudy not nice.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 2 May 2023

My husband and I came here for lunch. All the staff were lovely and the food was really nice. I ordered chicken skewers and my husband ordered mixed fish pasta. Both dishes looked really nice and had lots of nice flavours. I like the buzzer...service as you are able to get service when you want it, and the waitress came over quickly each time.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 28 April 2023 via mobile

Family went here for my grandson,s 18th birthday, what a fabulous time, food was amazing, staff were outstanding went above and beyond to make us very welcome, thank you to all staff 😀

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 26 April 2023 via mobile

We decided to visit Zest on saturday last , arriving at 7:15 which I would guess to be its most vibrant time . Upon arrival we were greeted and shown to our table , given menus and given time to consider our choices.as we selected...drinks my partner decided to opt for her favorite cocktail while I selected a premium lager , we sat enjoying and waiting for our meals to arrive. Our wait wasnt long despite the Amount of customers in there , everything arrived beutifully served and tasting delicious. May I comlement the waiting staff, the bar staff and of course the chefs behingd the scenes on a marvellous isit . One we will repeatMore

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 19 February 2023 via mobile

the waitresses were absolutely amazing but the chef well where do I start. our steak was sent back 3 times because it was not cooked properly, even the waitresses agreed, but the chef refused to serve us in the end and he spoke to the...waitresses like crap. Will definitely not be coming again until the kitchen staff are sorted.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 16 February 2023 via mobile

We went on a Sunday evening and was early for the booked table but this wasn't an issue. We was shown to a large booth with plenty of space to relax and not be squeezed in. Every course we had was delicious and well presented....The cocktails are fantastic and reasonable priced This little gem is something we have missed when looking at local places to eat but will definitely be back.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 30 December 2022 via mobile

Booked a table few days in advance for zest for a family members birthday for a certain time. On arrival we was told the table we were suppose to be sat at was occupied by other people (loads of other tables completely empty) we was...then told we had to wait another 2 hours for our table when we have to young children and was told to wait at the bar when we had phoned days in advance to book. Shocking service very unprofessional will not be visiting again. We ended up going to the grind which is absolutely fantastic with amazing service.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 19 December 2022

What a disappointing day... went with friends for my birthday should have had my meal for free to be told at the end i needed photo I'd at the point of paying the bill it doesn't state photo needed just say proof required food was...nice but bad service in my opinion they should ask for your I'd before you order thinking your getting a free meal. Ended up paying for a starter and a desert I didn't really want managers discretion was really poor no common sense at all.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 14 December 2022 via mobile

We were at a meal with friends and Sarah shouted across the restaurant at a colleague. So unprofessional and rude and really ruined our experience.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Zest Bar & Grill is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4