Zanzibar

10/07/09

love it

by wonder23

love this place so much fun and the drinks are great

• Pros: great place
• Cons: none

10/04/09

A disappointment

by edinbk

After years of walking by, but never visiting, I finally went into Zanzibar. I should have stuck with my old routine and kept walking.

First, there was no one to greet us at the door, which is the universal symbol for "sit wherever you like." My friends and I chose a few tables near the window, only to be told once we sat down that the table was reserved. The table was not marked with a "reserved" sign. The lack of a hostess or use of table signage is the universal symbol for "moronic management."

Our waitress was friendly and attentive, but the menu was way too expensive for the portions provided. I will never understand New Yorkers' tolerance for paying top dollar for food that does not fulfill.

We opted for the Pu Pu Platter. The sliders were quite good, but there were only two. The hummus had a nice smokey flavor, but it there was only a tablespoon of it. All the food tasted fine, the problem was that the portions were downright stingy.

There are just too many other options to tolerate this establishment. I would suggest avoiding it until the management gets its head screwed on straight. If you must fulfill a desire to visit places named in Billy Joel songs: get in, get a drink, get out and go elsewhere.

• Pros: Tasty food, friendly service
• Cons: Overpriced, poorly managed

08/29/09

Great Neighborhoood Joint

by Gneary

when it's not too busy it's a great place to drink, catch up with friends, and meet new people. When it's crazy it's a scene - most people will like that, especially for a night out on the town. Drinks are good, employees are nice and friendly, and the customers are friendly and with-it. Great place overall.

• Pros: Nice Atmosphere and drinks
• Cons: When it's crowded it can be a scene

08/23/09

Normally a good place

by bumpitgirls

We went here last night of course wearing our bump its in our hair. We have been here a bunch of times and its nice normally, just not last night. The crowd tends to be older (thinks 30s crowd). Last night though walked up to the bar to get a drink my sister put her louie down on a chair but didnt sit since there was a drink. She just wanted to put her purse down to order a drink and this guy says 'someone is sitting here.' Well obv we knew someone was sitting there hence why we didnt sit down. Whats the need to be so rude?

• Pros: Excellent specialty cocktails, bartender will always serve u
• Cons: rude people

08/22/09

Great atmosphere and funky drinks:)

by Sweetness0623

I 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. They experience that I had dining here was awful, the food had no flavor and it's rather on the expensive side with small portions. I 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.

• Pros: atmosphere, music, exotic drinks
• Cons: FOOD

07/27/09

Great new menu!

by notcreative84

I have been a long time patron of Zanzibar. I 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). When I went there recently I noticed a huge change in the menu. Now not only do they have delicious appetizers but great meals (that will fill you up) as well! I ordered a whole Branzino with a sundried tomato and Caper based sauce. I 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. I love the new menu and the continual reinvention is what's kept me going there for years. Keep it coming Zanzibar!

• Pros: cool atmosphere, innovative food and drinks
• Cons: some construction being done

07/27/09

wow

by FashionForward

great

07/25/09

Great Strong Drinks!

by ljones01

I went here last week and had a great time. I ordered chilled Belvedere to drink andmy friend ordered the Gin Gin. It was sweet and fruity but not too sweet that she couldnt taste the Hendricks. They passed around some free happy hour hummus, which was a nice touch. We didnt eat dinner there, but saw the menu and looked like they have a variety of different items. Also, they offer happy hour on drinks ($2 off, except specialty drinks). Nice place to grab a cocktail after work.

• Pros: strong delicious drinks, interesting menu
• Cons: none

07/20/09

My excellent girlfriends' night out!

by everlasting84

Last week I decided to go with my girlfriends to this lounge, always positively mentioned on magazine reviews and articles and strongly suggested by some friends of mine. I 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. 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. The atmosphere is very comfortable and we had a great time even by interacting with other customers (apparently this place attracts very cool people!). 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! I will definitely go back and I highly recommend Zanzibar!

• Pros: Service, drinks, food, music
• Cons: No complaints at all

07/13/09

Reinventing itself

by CSMobileUser

I've been a long time regular at Zanzibar and have noticed a lot of changes in the last few months. The menu has been completely switched up, for better and worse. I'm glad to see that some of my favorites are still on the menu: tuna tartar, feta flatbread... and some great new dishes like the fish sandwhich and burger have been added. There has also been construction going on one side of the space. Aside from those changes the service, atmospher, food and drinks, are all great. I'm sure whatever direction zanzibar chooses to go in will be a success.