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Zest is located in Nelson Bay within the region of North Coast NSW. You may also wish to see other Nelson Bay restaurants or North Coast NSW restaurants.

Zest Restaurant Rating

Zest, Nelson Bay has been independently rated as: Licensed Restaurants in Stylish Surrounds. The crossed spoon and fork symbols are only representative of Zest restaurants setting, décor & style. View the minimum requirements for each level of restaurant rating.

Zest Chef Hat Awards

In 2011, Zest Restaurant Nelson Bay was awarded a 13 chef hat in the Australian Good Food and Travel guide's coveted Chef Hat awards. Australian Good Food and Travel Guides Chef Hat's have been awarded to discerning Chefs around the country since 1982 (see Our History). These awards are the result of careful deliberation. Inspectors appointed by AGFG dine anonymously. Their reviews and the opinions of the dining public, who generously send in their comments throughout the year, determine these results.

The chef at Zest is Glenn Thompson

Zest Cuisine

Zest restaurant has been listed under the cuisine classification: European.

A recommended dish from the menu is 'Duck Neck Sausage with Shitake & Fennel on a Petit Lentil, Grilled Lemon & Olive Salad. Roast Balantine of Rabbit ? lled with Spiced Dates, Cavolo Nero, Carrot Puree, Sweet & Sour Sauce.'

Please check the features and facilities symbols to see if Zest also offers Vegetarian Options, Gluten Free Options, Halal Options and Kosher Options. We recommend that you phone Zest restaurant in advance if you have any specific dietary requirements.

Zest Location & Parking

Zest Restaurant is located at: 16 Stockton St, Nelson Bay. For directions on how to get to & from Zest, please refer to the map. Onsite parking at Nelson Bay restaurants is not always available. We recommend you phone Zest restaurant on (02) 4984 2211 in advance for parking information.

Tipping at Zest restaurant

Tipping at Zest restaurant is optional, but none the less very much appreciated. If you are pleased with the service it is customary in Nelson Bay to leave a tip of 5-10%.

Reserving at Zest Restaurant

Some restaurants in the North Coast NSW Region require you reserve in advance, while numerous others have a no reservation policy. To avoid disappointment we highly recommend you phone Zest Restaurant on (02) 4984 2211 in advance to find out their reservation policy and availability.

Zest Restaurant Opening Hours

Zest Restaurant Nelson Bay, opening hours are:

Tuesday - Saturday from 6.30pm. Please make sure to make a booking. Sunday & Monday availability upon special group booking request.

Every North Coast NSW Restaurant operates their own opening and closing times. Likewise, opening hours in some restaurants can vary depending on the season, public or religious holidays, and/or other circumstances. We advise you first check with Zest Restaurant to ensure there has been no change to their opening hours prior to visiting.

Zest Restaurant Prices

Unless it has been otherwise noted, prices for Zest Restaurant reflects the average of a two course meal (entrée & main course). These prices are approximations and variations may occur.

Zest Restaurant Reader Reviews

Read what real diners have to say about Zest. Reader reviews are a great way to find out what other passionate diners think about Restaurants. The views and opinions expressed in these reviews are those of individual readers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of AGFG, it’s directors, management, employees, contractors, consultants or agents.

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Accuracy of Zest Restaurant Descriptions & Information

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of Zest restaurant descriptions and information contained on this website. Notwithstanding, Zest restaurant in Nelson Bay may change and prices may vary, menus are subject to change and chef's can move. Whilst every effort has been made to keep the information on this website as accurate as possible, AGFG assumes no responsibility for errors, changes, omissions, inconveniences or incurred loss as a result of any inaccuracy. See our disclaimer

We hope our overview of Zest restaurant in Nelson Bay has been of assistance. More information about this restaurant can be found at http://www.zestrestaurant.net.au

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Opening Hours
Tuesday - Saturday from 6.30pm. Please make sure to make a booking. Sunday & Monday availability upon special group booking request.

13 Award Licensed Restaurants in Stylish Surrounds
Address: 16 Stockton St,
Nelson Bay NSW

Cuisine: Modern European   Seats: 90

Price: Average Price For Entree & Main - $65  

Phone: (02) 4984 2211  Fax: (02) 4984 2211

Chef: Glenn Thompson  
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Zest Overview

Positioned in the centre of Port Stephens at the popular Nelson Bay is Zest Restaurant. The setting at Zest is enticingly intimate with cosy wooden tables and a relaxed seating; its smart casual setting is informal though distinguished. A decidedly modern European menu gives diners an array of options. The very name Zest stimulates the tastebuds with promise of decadent culinary delights from fresh produce perfectly prepared - their name is underscored with vast credentials. You can find this elegant restaurant nestled in the centre of the main dining enclave at Nelson Bay, if you haven’t already sought it out based on industry acclaim.

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Zest boasts an impeccable reputation evidenced by its prestigious Chef Hats Award. Attributing to Zest's continuing high standards, they have retained accolades across three successive seasons in the meantime garnering other industry awards.

To maintain the restaurant's commitment to quality, head chef and owner Glenn Thompson begins preparations for the evening early in the day. He's on hand to take a special delivery, for example, of Margaret River truffles and supervise venison being readied for an entrée plate. A sous chef meticulously grinds fragrant parmesan while Thompson sets to expertly tie off sections of Flinders Island suckling lamb. These will be slowly pot roasted with capers, anchovies, lemon, white wine and stock until they reach melting tenderness just in time for dinner.

Zest has become a regional institution over the past nine years and Thompson believes the Good Food Guide's imprimatur has helped put Nelson Bay as a whole on the map as a dining destination. His cellar of premium labels from Australia, New Zealand, France and Italy is painstakingly researched and acquired, and much sought-after by knowledgeable wine aficionados.

Otherwise, the Zest emphasis is on sourcing ingredients from the region: "We like to support our local producers whenever possible," Thompson insists, "for instance, Port Stephens' Sydney Rock Oysters are absolutely second to none!"

RESERVATIONS
We are pleased to accept bookings on the following conditions of our cancellation policy: You must confirm to Zest Restaurant the final number of persons you are confirming to attend Zest Restaurant at least 7 days prior to the reserved sitting time. If you do not confirm the number of attendees we may charge you a cancellation fee of $65.00 per person for those who do not attend.

If you have any further questions regarding a booking please contact Jenny or Glenn Thompson.

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Functions at Zest

Be it a corporate lunch or an intimate dinner party, multi award winning Zest Restaurant is the ideal place to be with winning food, stellar service and great wine which combined make any event special. Zest Restaurant has a private dining room that seats up to 14 guests, other rooms seat up to 60 guests and a private courtyard is available for pre dinner drinks and canapés alfresco style.

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An ideal way to celebrate any occasion such as a wedding, anniversary, birthday, or Christmas, also a simple way to say thank you, keep our Gift Certificates in mind. Check out the sixth tab on our official website for more details.

Zest Menu Sample

Duck Neck Sausage with Shitake & Fennel on a Petit Lentil, Grilled Lemon & Olive Salad. Roast Balantine of Rabbit ? lled with Spiced Dates, Cavolo Nero, Carrot Puree, Sweet & Sour Sauce.

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Zest Restaurant Menu

2 courses for $60pp and 3 courses $70pp. An example of their entrees includes Sauteed baby squid on a pumpkin & garlic risotto & hazelnut. A main course at Zest may be Salt baked Byron Bay pork with Treviso, peas, pancetta, spiced pear & pan juices. Divine desserts could include Apples baked 'Tatin Style' with burnt butter ice cream, caramel sauce, and cinnamon tuille.
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Zest Restaurant Beverages

Everything under the sun, including Daiquiris, Martinis, and Tokyo Ice Tea to name a few beverages amongst many others.
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Zest Features & Facilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Alfresco
  • Customer Carpark
  • Degustation Menu
  • Disabled Access
  • Fully Licensed
  • Functions
  • Gluten Free Options
  • Private Dining
  • Romantic

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Walking through the main street of Nelson Bay, I wasn't expecting to come across a one-hatted restaurant. Getting a table for four on a Saturday night was incredibly easy & so began the adventure. Entrees & mains were both fantastic and just when we thought it couldn't get any better, we were proven wrong by dessert which was simply exceptional. ...On the side of an amazing chocolate dish came something that I will remember & talk of for months to come...Popcorn ice-cream!!! Never had this before & dying to go back for more. The food was great, service was friendly if somewhat unattentive (didn't change wine glasses over, had to pour our own etc). Loved the fact that we could BYO - never had this option before in a hatted restaurant. Overall, excellent experience

Zest Review by FoodieRanj - Sunday, 21 August 2011

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