| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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The comfortable cauches are just what you need to unwind. ”
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The decor is really pretty. ”
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Other than that, this might be a good pick for a low-key hang-out space with some ambience and sophistication. ”
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Zanzibar is a fun place with good music & drinks, but it is rather difficult to talk to people through a fireplace (that spans from floor to ceiling) that sits directly in the middle of one of their back rooms. ”
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The back room is great and cozy. ”
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Inviting decor and great staff. ”
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This bar is a lot of fun, pretty big with a good DJ. ”
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The atmosphere was pumping and the service was great. ”
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just went to this lounge yesterday and I think It's the most romantic place to take a date or your spouse however, I would prefer you to dine at another place. ”
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Zanzibar is a nice place, I went there the other day on a date and it was fun. ”
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don't think this is common ocurrence; the atmosphere appeared semi-mature (20's-30's) and the vibe was cool. ”
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have always enjoyed the music, drinks and atmosphere, but I would normally eat a meal somewhere else before getting there because they only served appetizer portions, (tasty but small). ”
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Love the back lounge, the circular fire place is very cozy. ”
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The atmosphere was simply great. ”
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The place is beautiful, cozy. ”
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The crowd is very good looking and fun. ”
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My friends and I are on the search for the perfect place - the place that isn't snobby - and is chill - and has hot men - so, we came to Zanzibar to check it out - it isn't on the top - but we are glad we found it - the place is lots of fun - its very chi ”
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Delicious drinks, nice atmosphere and good service are a very good combination. ”
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This place is nice, cozy and romantic. ”
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Zanzibar offers plush, comfortable seating, and breezy open views for that Friday night or late night happy hour when you don't want to get too crazy. ”
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Great atmosphere! ”
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The atmosphere is very comfortable and we had a great time even by interacting with other customers (apparently this place attracts very cool people!) ”
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Great decor, nice staff. ”
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really enjoy the ambiance and the posh setting, music is very dated and up beat. ”
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love this place so much fun and the drinks are great ”
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| drinks |
88.40999603271484% positive |
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Great time/great drinks ”
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Zanzibar is a great place for after work drinks or a late night hang out spot. ”
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The special drinks, the watermelon martini is great. ”
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... However, our experience last night was that the service was absolutely horrible, and these people don't know how to make a drink. ”
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Really liked the signature drinks and the waitstaff was very social and available. ”
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The hostess did not look pleased to seat us, or just about anybody, the waitress' friendly demeanor was forced, perhaps after overhearing our comments and our drinks were weak. ”
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Got there about nine, had some food (the crispy shrimp and the lamb chops are to die for) and then moved to the bar. ”
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Good food, great drinks, nice vibe ”
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They have geat drinks, amazing food and the best music. ”
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love this place so much fun and the drinks are great ”
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You can people watch and sip on some amazing cocktails. ”
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It's a great lounge in NYC, as opposed to the club scene or a bar. ”
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Delicious drinks, nice atmosphere and good service are a very good combination. ”
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when it's not too busy it's a great place to drink, catch up with friends, and meet new people. ”
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Well, that's the best part, they have some amazing cocktails. ”
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They have my favorite drink: the watermelon martini and they make it so good. ”
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really nice looking people having a great time, sipping on great cocktails. ”
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Weak drinks, Unfriendly staff and poor security ”
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They have great snacks to go with the drinks. ”
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The waitress kept the drinks coming and the bartender made us some good mango mojito. ”
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Anyway, if you like sweet drinks, you should try it. ”
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All the food is kind of pick-up food; great to complement drinks. ”
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The drinks are SO pricey though, and not even that good. ”
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The drinks are great and the waitress are hot. ”
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Great crowd, great music, the food and drinks don't dissapoint and great friendly service all in one place. ”
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Prices on drinks are a little expensive, but nothing too crazy ”
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The drinks were great as always. ”
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She just wanted to put her purse down to order a drink and this guy says 'someone is sitting here.' ”
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Great Bar, expensive drinks ”
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Then the drinks and shots kept on flowing, the finger food was great. ”
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This bar is a lot of fun, pretty big with a good DJ. ”
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The bar scene is always lively and the crowd is good looking. ”
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The special drinks (they were rates one of the top five by Citysearch) especially the Mango Mojito were delicious. ”
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The specialty drinks are amazing, becareful though they are deceptively strong. ”
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Zanzibar is a fun place with good music & drinks, but it is rather difficult to talk to people through a fireplace (that spans from floor to ceiling) that sits directly in the middle of one of their back rooms. ”
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After that we stayed around for some drinks which were very good. ”
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Aside from those changes the service, atmospher, food and drinks, are all great. ”
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bad staff and management that make you feel like they are doing you a favor by allowing you a drink and a bite to eat. ”
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We had a table, got some food, great calamari salad, got some drinks, hung out. ”
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The waitress was great too, as she ran back and forth with rounds of our b-day shots and drinks. ”
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It was during the week-end and even though there were tons of other customers and the place was packed we received the drinks on time and the service was very attentive and efficient. ”
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They have the best specialty drinks around. ”
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We now enjoy wine in a completely different way. ”
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Lots of nice people and great drinks. ”
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We had to ask the hostess for one a few times before we were able to order food, and we ordered all of our drinks from the bar, as no one came aroudn to ask if we wanted another. ”
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the eruption martini was really good and yes their drinks are small. ”
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The drinks were so good, our waitress had them comming, she was great, really took good care of us. ”
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Great bar! ”
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have always enjoyed the music, drinks and atmosphere, but I would normally eat a meal somewhere else before getting there because they only served appetizer portions, (tasty but small). ”
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The drinks are always good here. ”
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We got a nice table, had some decent food and great drinks and people watched. ”
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Really nice crowd, great drinks, good music. ”
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It's a great spot for drinks but I wouldn't have dinner here again. ”
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The drinks are pricey. ”
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Besides great drinks, they have really good food. ”
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They offer somewhat unique and tasty cocktails and a good amount of seating if you call in advance. ”
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They have some fabulous cocktails. ”
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Simply put, Zanzibar it quite possibly the worst bar I've been to and I have lived in NYC for 5 years. ”
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The waitresses are very cool and keep the drinks comming. ”
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Wow we had lots of delicious cocktails. ”
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The first time I tried out this spot, it was nothing short of a blast; the drinks, the friendly service, the people, the music, the mood. ”
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Great place for afterwork drinks ”
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The food was great, and the drinks flowed freely without breaking the bank. ”
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Aside from the drinks being horribly overpriced and weak, the bartenders and waitresses were flat out rude. ”
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Their FREE bar food was great and the finger foods we ordered off the menu were delicious too (portion were kind of small, though). ”
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The food is delish - I recommend any of the Middle Eastern Pies and the Moroccan Red Chickey -- but the cocktails are the shining star. ”
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The drinks were served by a very nice waitress. ”
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Good looking people, good drinks, fast waitresses and bar tenders! ”
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Friendly, proffesional service, great food and drinks at reasonable prices. ”
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| food quality |
93.75% positive |
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We got a nice table, had some decent food and great drinks and people watched. ”
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Otherwise, the seats were uncomfortable (ahhh- the back pain), the food was below average and wayyyyyyy to pricey for the size and quality. ”
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have always enjoyed the music, drinks and atmosphere, but I would normally eat a meal somewhere else before getting there because they only served appetizer portions, (tasty but small). ”
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would have given this place 5 stars but the food left a very nasty taste in my mouth so 3 starts will have to do. ”
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The food is pretty amazing too. ”
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Good food ”
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They have geat drinks, amazing food and the best music. ”
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The appetizers and food we ordered were mediocre at best and took forever to be served. ”
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They got some good finger food too. ”
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Friendly, proffesional service, great food and drinks at reasonable prices. ”
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Got there about nine, had some food (the crispy shrimp and the lamb chops are to die for) and then moved to the bar. ”
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The food was amazingly unique and the music was such a good mix of different styles that each friend of mine has a different music taste, nobody was getting bored! ”
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am no professional fish eater so when I was given the choice of bones in or having them filet it for me I was really relieved. ”
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The food was fresh and tasty. ”
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The special drinks (they were rates one of the top five by Citysearch) especially the Mango Mojito were delicious. ”
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The crab spring rolls are really good, so are the crispy shrimp. ”
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The party food is really great too. ”
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Their FREE bar food was great and the finger foods we ordered off the menu were delicious too (portion were kind of small, though). ”
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The food was great, and the drinks flowed freely without breaking the bank. ”
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The finger food was so good, I loved the crab spring rolls and the cripsy shrimp. ”
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We had a table, got some food, great calamari salad, got some drinks, hung out. ”
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Good food, great drinks, nice vibe ”
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also recommend the middle easter pies, the one with shrimp is really good. ”
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Finger foods were quite tasty as well. ”
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Not the friedliest staff but really good food. ”
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love their finger food. ”
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Wow we had lots of delicious cocktails. ”
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Aside from those changes the service, atmospher, food and drinks, are all great. ”
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and some great new dishes like the fish sandwhich and burger have been added. ”
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The steak is great, cut up to share, which is very nice. ”
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The food is delish - I recommend any of the Middle Eastern Pies and the Moroccan Red Chickey -- but the cocktails are the shining star. ”
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All the food is kind of pick-up food; great to complement drinks. ”
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We had to ask the hostess for one a few times before we were able to order food, and we ordered all of our drinks from the bar, as no one came aroudn to ask if we wanted another. ”
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Great crowd, great music, the food and drinks don't dissapoint and great friendly service all in one place. ”
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Besides great drinks, they have really good food. ”
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Loved the pita burgers. ”
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We had some steaks and burgers that were realy good. ”
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We had great food; the mussels are amazing, so is the burger. ”
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Now not only do they have delicious appetizers but great meals (that will fill you up) as well! ”
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They offer somewhat unique and tasty cocktails and a good amount of seating if you call in advance. ”
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The food is really great, the musssels are the best I've had. ”
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The food is great; try the mussels, really good! ”
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The food was delicious. ”
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They have excellent mussles and finger food. ”
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The food was just perfect, especially the mussels were fantastic. ”
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Then the drinks and shots kept on flowing, the finger food was great. ”
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The food is awesome. ”
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The food was very good and unique; the spring rolls were very good; I loved the crispy shrimp. ”
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| menu variety |
91.66999816894531% positive |
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Our waitress was friendly and attentive, but the menu was way too expensive for the portions provided. ”
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Martinis are my favorites, they make a great variety of flavors. ”
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Their FREE bar food was great and the finger foods we ordered off the menu were delicious too (portion were kind of small, though). ”
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Great new menu! ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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The best thing about the place was that the waitress was nice and rushed our order so that we could catch an 8pm show. ”
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It's a feel good place. ”
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It's a great place. ”
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have to say I had a great experience since all my girlfriends were happy and I was definitely satisfied with everything because I had been the one to pick the place. ”
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Normally a good place ”
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great place to start the night. ”
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when it's not too busy it's a great place to drink, catch up with friends, and meet new people. ”
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Realy great place to hang out after work, and I don't say that a lot! ”
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Zanzibar is a great place for after work drinks or a late night hang out spot. ”
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It's really a great place to just relax after work. ”
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Great crowd, great music, the food and drinks don't dissapoint and great friendly service all in one place. ”
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great place to chill ”
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Zanzibar is a nice place, I went there the other day on a date and it was fun. ”
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The atmosphere is very comfortable and we had a great time even by interacting with other customers (apparently this place attracts very cool people!) ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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will definitely go back and I highly recommend Zanzibar! ”
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| service |
92.01000213623047% positive |
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It was a great spot for people watching. ”
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The best thing about the place was that the waitress was nice and rushed our order so that we could catch an 8pm show. ”
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The first time I tried out this spot, it was nothing short of a blast; the drinks, the friendly service, the people, the music, the mood. ”
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The service was really nice. ”
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Service is friendly and fast. ”
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Lots of nice people and great drinks. ”
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We had to ask the hostess for one a few times before we were able to order food, and we ordered all of our drinks from the bar, as no one came aroudn to ask if we wanted another. ”
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It's nicely decorated and the staff is really friendly. ”
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The bartenders are so cool. ”
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Zanzibar is a fun place with good music & drinks, but it is rather difficult to talk to people through a fireplace (that spans from floor to ceiling) that sits directly in the middle of one of their back rooms. ”
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The hostess was great, she made sure we got more seats as the group was enlarging. ”
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The drinks were served by a very nice waitress. ”
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Our waitress was amazing, funny and very attentive. ”
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Great decor, nice staff. ”
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Our waitress was friendly and attentive, but the menu was way too expensive for the portions provided. ”
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The drinks are great and the waitress are hot. ”
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Quick service in a very nice surroundings. ”
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The hostess was really terrific. ”
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My friends and I are on the search for the perfect place - the place that isn't snobby - and is chill - and has hot men - so, we came to Zanzibar to check it out - it isn't on the top - but we are glad we found it - the place is lots of fun - its very chi ”
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You can people watch and sip on some amazing cocktails. ”
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Inviting decor and great staff. ”
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The bartender was also very attentive which is always a plus. ”
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Good looking people, good drinks, fast waitresses and bar tenders! ”
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really nice looking people having a great time, sipping on great cocktails. ”
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Good crowd, good music and attentive service ”
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Their staff was so friendly and easy to wwork with. ”
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The crowd of interesting, good looking people provided a pleasant backdrop to our soiree. ”
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The waitress were so nice and attentive. ”
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The waitress kept the drinks coming and the bartender made us some good mango mojito. ”
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Aside from the drinks being horribly overpriced and weak, the bartenders and waitresses were flat out rude. ”
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... However, our experience last night was that the service was absolutely horrible, and these people don't know how to make a drink. ”
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When it's crazy it's a scene - most people will like that, especially for a night out on the town. ”
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We got a nice table, had some decent food and great drinks and people watched. ”
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Great place, Cool people ”
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The staff was very nice. ”
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The service is always very friendly, but when they are full it takes a minute or two to get your order. ”
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The atmosphere is very comfortable and we had a great time even by interacting with other customers (apparently this place attracts very cool people!) ”
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The service was great. ”
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Weak drinks, Unfriendly staff and poor security ”
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The waitress was great too, as she ran back and forth with rounds of our b-day shots and drinks. ”
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The hostess did not look pleased to seat us, or just about anybody, the waitress' friendly demeanor was forced, perhaps after overhearing our comments and our drinks were weak. ”
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And I was treated rudely by a manager when I had dropped an expensive wrap on the bench there, and called to see if it had been found. ”
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Delicious drinks, nice atmosphere and good service are a very good combination. ”
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It's a nice crowd of pretty people. ”
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Everyone there was so helpful, the manager, the hostesses, the waitresses. ”
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Great place, people! ”
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The event manager is great, he got everything moving so fast. ”
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The staff was so helpful and accomodating, even though the place was busy. ”
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We had a wonderful, attentive waitress. ”
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The drinks were so good, our waitress had them comming, she was great, really took good care of us. ”
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bad staff and management that make you feel like they are doing you a favor by allowing you a drink and a bite to eat. ”
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loved our waitress, she was great. ”
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The waitresses were great and very attentive. ”
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Not the friedliest staff but really good food. ”
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Our waitress was very attentive and the music was just perfect, not too loud and kept us there longer than we anticipated. ”
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Lots of nice people. ”
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Friendly, proffesional service, great food and drinks at reasonable prices. ”
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Aside from those changes the service, atmospher, food and drinks, are all great. ”
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Our waitress was amazing. ”
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Friendly service. ”
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The waitress was very attentive and so sweet. ”
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The service is good. ”
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Great crowd, great music, the food and drinks don't dissapoint and great friendly service all in one place. ”
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It was during the week-end and even though there were tons of other customers and the place was packed we received the drinks on time and the service was very attentive and efficient. ”
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when it's not too busy it's a great place to drink, catch up with friends, and meet new people. ”
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The service was horrible. ”
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The waitresses are very cool and keep the drinks comming. ”
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Zanzibar's manager was so friendly and helpful which made planning the party a breeze. ”
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The hostess was great about making sure we had enough chairs. ”
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The atmosphere was pumping and the service was great. ”
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Drinks are good, employees are nice and friendly, and the customers are friendly and with-it. ”
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The room we got was beautiful and just the right size, we had our own server who was very gracious and provided quick service, and the DJ was hot. ”
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Our waitress was great. ”
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| value |
34.719998836517334% positive |
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Aside from the drinks being horribly overpriced and weak, the bartenders and waitresses were flat out rude. ”
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Otherwise, the seats were uncomfortable (ahhh- the back pain), the food was below average and wayyyyyyy to pricey for the size and quality. ”
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Our waitress was friendly and attentive, but the menu was way too expensive for the portions provided. ”
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The drinks are pricey. ”
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Great Bar, expensive drinks ”
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Friendly, proffesional service, great food and drinks at reasonable prices. ”
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have always enjoyed the music, drinks and atmosphere, but I would normally eat a meal somewhere else before getting there because they only served appetizer portions, (tasty but small). ”
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The drinks are SO pricey though, and not even that good. ”
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Prices on drinks are a little expensive, but nothing too crazy ”
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One stormy night they "lost" my expensive red umbrella, amidst a sea of black umbrellas. ”
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You are not in the mood for a huge line at a club? ”
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And I was treated rudely by a manager when I had dropped an expensive wrap on the bench there, and called to see if it had been found. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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The service is always very friendly, but when they are full it takes a minute or two to get your order. ”
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The room we got was beautiful and just the right size, we had our own server who was very gracious and provided quick service, and the DJ was hot. ”
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