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Zest

4.7 RR
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  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 20
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100

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Welcome To Zest

Situated in the heart of Sea Point with an unobstructed view of the Atlantic Ocean, this restaurant offers a quiet escape from the hustle of the busy Sea Point Main Road. With a specialised menu designed for each meal of the day – breakfast, lunch and dinner, Zest isn’t a one-time visit kind of place; rather, it’s somewhere you’ll come back to time and again until it feels like home.

The wood-fired grill at Zest is the highlight of the kitchen. Chef Pavel believes that fresh is best and less is more. He believes that ingredient sourcing is most important, offering the best quality.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 09h00 - 21h00
  • Tuesday 09h00 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 09h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 09h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 09h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 09h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday 09h00 - 21h00

Reviews (4345)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Abraham H. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 22 Jun 25
    Our time spent at Zest was memorable. The staff were professional, knowledgeable and friendly. We look forward to our next visit.

  • Thinus P. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 22 Jun 25
    Quality of food and service takes centre stage at Zest. They are both of the best that the world has to offer. The restaurant views are beautiful over the ocean but it is the ambience and warmth of the interior that sets it apart from its peers. Don't expect all of the above at lees than premium prices though. Food Had: prawns, beef, lamb, wedges, avo salad,

  • Kosta K. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 22 Jun 25
    Superb outstanding excellent experience all around. Owner . manager . Service. Food 💯. We will miss you all for 4 weeks

  • Wolfgang D. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Amjed Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jeanre O. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 20 Jun 25
    I would really advice people to come visit zest restaurant my best experience ever

  • Farler Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 20 Jun 25
    Always good🙏thnx to everyone

  • Hung L. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 19 Jun 25
    Give Alain (our waiter) a raise! He elevated our experience at Zest. Knowledgeable, professional and funny. The food was delicious (the meat and prawn platter was finger licking good), wine selection is great and ambiance is perfect for a nice Sat night dinner.

  • Catherine C. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 18 Jun 25
    Consistently great. Owner always on hand. This makes the difference between being okay and being exceptional. Zest is exceptional.

  • Alexandra L. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Jun 25
    I have done multiple dinner parties over the last few years in Cape Town with between 30 and 40 guests at each. Zest is, BY FAR, the ABSOLUTE best place. They have a spectacular private room, their staff are simply the best, far higher caliber than any other restaurant I have been to, and the food itself is out of this world. You can taste the beauty in the food, it looks beautiful and it tastes beautiful. They create an atmosphere and experience far beyond what the money we pay for it is worth. My guests rave about how much they love the Zest and we will continue to go there again and again because they are just the best in Cape Town! This is a gem beyond and is part of why we love Cape Town. Thank you to the whole Zest team for being so amazing!

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