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What to order at Zest Kitchen and Bar
- Must order
- A plant-based main plus a hand-crafted cocktail off the seasonal list.
- Signature dishes
- Plant-based plates, Cocktails
- Editor tip
- Live music and DJ nights run the room late on weekends; the cocktail program is one of the strongest among the city's plant-based rooms.
CuisineVegetarian
Price$$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursMon 16:30-21:00; Tue-Thu 11:00-21:00; Fri 11:00-22:00; Sat 10:00-22:00; Sun 10:00-20:00
Phone+1 801 433 0589
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Signature dishes: Plant-based plates, Cocktails
Must order: A plant-based main plus a hand-crafted cocktail off the seasonal list.
Tip: Live music and DJ nights run the room late on weekends; the cocktail program is one of the strongest among the city's plant-based rooms.
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Location
Address: 275 S 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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