Zestys overall was okay. The service was nice, however I did feel it was a bit pushy and the waitress wanted us to stay longer and order more items. I ordered the stuffed chicken dish and that was great. My mom had the crab cakes and said they were okay. Mussels appetizer was good. We ordered a bottle of wine that was good, but the wine and drinks list came out on an iPad type machine which was clunky and awkward. Overall we weren't blown away, and for the price we probably wouldn't return. read more

Celestial? Kismet? Happenstance? I'm not sure but after losing my mom, my "person" seven days prior, I made it out of the house, solemn and desolate. This dinner fed my belly and fed my soul. The owner, his son, the waitress, the fish, the live music, the belly dancer, the FOOD, oh my. Phenomenal. Thank you, Zesty's. See you soon. read more

10/10 service. The owner is fantastic. Service is super friendly. Great food. Live music and fish tanks. It was fantastic. You feel at home.

I adore coming here. The host/greeter is the owner! Yep he's amazing and sweet. He's a great conversationalist. The bartender is knowledgeable and very friendly. I typically come alone since I live nearby. I sit at the bar for some good conversation. The bartender turned me on to a cappuccino martini which is the BEST!!! You have to try it. The calamari is delicious and the happy hour is awesome. You must come by and be pleasantly surprised. read more

Zesty's - Greek Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This place is adorable. The wines are delicious and pair so well with the menu. THE MUSSELS ARE TO DIE FOR!!! The trio sampler has hummus tatziki and moussaka. The tatziki and hummus are so well seasoned and the mussels just needs a touch of salt. It all comes with fresh hot pita which honestly is the highlight of the appetizer. All of the mussels are great, but the mussels with pats and red sauce is perfectly spiced and lick the bowl good. Only four stars because my salmon was overlooked, but the manager was quick to fix it and replace my meal with... you guessed it, mussels! Highly suggest their happy hour when those apps are 5$ Tuesday-Friday 5-7. My waitress raved over it. read more

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My daughter took me to Zesty's as a belated Mother's Day treat last night. We didn't have a reservation so we happily sat at the bar because the ambiance was so nice and the reviews were great. I'm a pescatarian with vegetarian leanings so I was excited to see what was offered. While it was super busy and we waiting for a very long time for the appetizer and our meals, none of them disappointed. We ordered the grill calamari stuffed with crab, the avogolemono, spanakopita and the mousaka. It was delicious. Our bill came to $88 which was great. Overall it was a fantastic experience. Until the next morning, when the restaurant charged my daughter's card an additional $102. I called and kindly gave information so we could get things clarified and was promised the owner would call. But no one called. She called and was promised the same thing and no one called. Then I called again, just as politely and was put on hold for 38 MINUTES. No one came back to the phone....no one. I intended to become a regular at this place for the spanakopita alone! But I'm so disappointed with their lack of customer service and their inability to research and rectify a simple error, that it is doubtful I will ever go back. Sadly, they lost a potential customer tonight. read more

Stopped in for late night dining outside and received phenomenal service from Amber. The food was incredible. I highly recommend the octopus appetizer and lamb shank. The octopus was delicious and the flavors of the onions peppers and feta perfectly complimented it. The lamb literally fell off the bone. Amber was warm and accommodating. This was my first visit but I will definitely be back. read more

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Zesty's[1] is bigger than a breadbox. A bar dominates the left dining area, which is surrounded by booths and light tables. On the right dining area (towards the kitchen), there are more tables and booths. The place is well-lit (a plus, for me), and windows provide an expansive view of Main Street Manayunk, perfect for staring out in an angsty manner. Last I was here, I co-hosted a happy hour, and didn't run into any issues. Bartender Sophia served our crew with a smile, getting us appetizers (try the mussels), shots (Jameson, of course), and drinks (heard their vodka and Red Bull was potent). Runners moved food from the kitchen to customers with nary a delay. Thanks to owner Tom for his hospitality! [1] Supposedly Munk & Nunn now - half the place is church-themed in a non-kitschy way - but Zesty's web site still exists, as does their signage from the street. SO VERY CONFUSING read more

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Unfortunately, a majority of my review will focus on some very unacceptable things Zesty's did in the service department instead of focusing on the food. That's a real shame too, since the food was pretty good. We arrived around 4 o'clock and were promptly seated. Menus and bread quickly arrived starting the experience off on the right foot. However, about 10 minutes later a large group of people arrived and were followed by a constant stream of additional people. I later found out that a wedding reception was being held in the restaurant around 4:30 and they decided not to close while hosting. No biggie I said in my head. Unfortunately, I couldn't get pass it - especially with the large crowd standing so close to our booth that I could join their conversations.... I was rather glad we didn't take the table originally offered to us! No matter, we were determined to enjoy our food and did our best to ignore. As we wrapped up, we decided it would be best to box up some leftovers. Our waitress gladly offered to take care of it for us... then walked OUTSIDE with our food to go around the reception crowd. Once boxed, the food came back from OUTSIDE to our table. I won't go to the "is that even legal or a health code violation" level, but we certainly won't be eating those leftovers! When asked, she told us her manager required they not go through the reception crowd and instead recommended they walk OUTSIDE with food. Hey, its still March here in Philly! Maybe on another day, Zesty's would have wowed us without these little snafus and earned itself a solid 4 maybe even a low 5 star review. Instead, I'm left wondering if I should bother to give them another shot... read more

Great crab cakes! My boyfriend and I have walked by tons of times and finally decided to try out zestys! We tried the baby octopus appetizer which was good! The vegetables that comes with it in a vinegary/citrusy dressing are delicious. The texture of the octopus was good but it was slightly salty (we still ate most of it!) I got the chicken which was delicious and my boyfriend got the crab cakes! The crab cakes were to die for! A ton of crab meat and a crispy outside (SO GOOD). We got a chocolate bonbon ice cream dessert and really enjoyed read more

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This place is good, really solid Greek style, great calamari and gnocchi, dessert of baklava and cheesecake pumpkin pie were outstanding, server was so friendly and attentive read more

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I've never had Greek food before so I wasn't sure what to expect. I had Moussaka and my 85 year old mom had crab cakes. It was incredible. Great ambiance, great service, reasonable prices. Can't recommend enough! They have amazing fish tanks too with some huge fish. We'll be back. read more

Gem of a spot if you love seafood! Walked by and ventured in.. Let me tell you Trish is a Master mixologist! Blueberry jalapeño Margherita... amazing. Service and ambience are equally amazing. Fresh fish flown in on Thursdays.. read more

Zesty's - Oysters by Zestys... such a nice plate . A nice way to end a week.. - Greek Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Amazing food and service. Great atmosphere. Wide selection of fresh caught fish of high quality. read more

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I've been wanting to try the food here for some time now...today I tried their dinner. I had the lamb and it was delicious!! It was tender and the full of flavor. I will be back for sure. read more

Zesty's - Lamb - Greek Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've lived in Manayunk for 4 years and have always overlooked Zestys and I have no idea why! I went late on a Friday night (around 10pm) and the restaurant was fairly quiet with the exception of the bar. It's Greek/Mediterranean food and the décor matches that feel effortlessly. I started with the mussels which I'm a huge fan of and they were delicious! The sauce was so flavorfull! For my main course I ordered the sea bass. It was beautifully cooked, but would have been better with a sauce rather than the simple tomato/caper medley. The only reason I didn't offer a 5 star review is because of my drink. I ordered their signature martini and it didn't seem to have the elements that were in the drink description. Overall the food is delicious the people are so hospitable - it's definitely a place I'll come back to! read more

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Very disappointing experience. Terribly slow service. The server was unkempt, the bathroom dirty and the food very average. I won't be back.

Authentic Greek food served by their wonderful staff. Delicious apps, entrees and drinks! Will definitely go back when we go back for a visit. read more

Grilled branzino fish was must try. Cooked in old school way, took a while, but well worthy. The skin was crispy while the meat was kept juicy and tender. Magic! It was the best fish dish I have ever had. The bread and dip was also fantastic! read more

Zesty's - Grilled branzino. - Greek Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

GO EAT @ Zesty's!!!!! Amazing experience. While on a short weekend getaway in Philly with family we had a hard time finding a restaurant that could accommodate our large group (14 people). They moved tables around to make sure we all sat together...we felt like we were truly having dinner at home. Food was FANTASTIC, waitress was AMAZING (sorry I forgot your name but thank you!) and overall had a great night. Thank you so much!! read more

First of all, I was in love with the atmosphere. The entire restaurant was closed during the winter for renovation and the result was stunning! I can't believe it was all done by the owner who was over 70 years old! The service was exceptional. The waiter was super friendly and very open to give us suggestions on what to order. He also showed that he was in love with the place himself so it just made the entire experience more positive. Finally, the food is super delicious. We ordered the baby octopus dish as an appetizer and it was the best octopus I've ever eaten. Give the fact that octopus is my most favorite food, that was definitely quite a compliment. Overall, I loved the entire experience and would definitely come back for a lot more times. Highly recommended! read more

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Ended up booking a luncheon party at this location for 30 people on a Sunday in the Fall. It was dead in there, maybe two other tables in the entire place. Our crowd was relegated to the back area which was a little small to hold our entire party. People were Squeezed together and some party members had to sit in another area of the restaurant separated from the party. Service was slow but mainly because there was only one server working along with the manager, whom I don't believe was taking order. The food was awesome! Good Greek salad and excellent filet mignon. The Baklava was standard. read more

Had a great lunch date during the arts fest, the AC was on and the food was yummy! We just decided to share a few dips and enjoy a light salad. All of which were very fulfilling. We opted for veggies instead of pita. If I could do it over again I may have just gotten a bowl of hummus to myself. It was soooo yummy!! The service was friendly and the environment was nice. I'd love to come back one night for dinner and get the full experience! read more

The place was packed on a Saturday night. We had to sit by the door, but even the draft couldn't ruin the fine meal I had here. We began with the hummus, which was as good as others have stated. For the main course I went with the Chicken Lefkadas, which is chicken breast stuffed with fresh spinach & feta cheese, served on top of mashed potatoes and green beans, with mushroom cream sauce. Amazingly tasty. My guest had the Liga Apo Olla, which while filling was a bit less inspiring. For dessert we tried the baklava cheesecake, which was good, but I would have preferred straight baklava, as cheesecake to me is a bit tired. The atmosphere/decor was quite inviting, with inventive use of lighting, including colored lights of the ceiling. Our server Sophie returned often to refill our glasses. I don't understand all the losers here complaining about it being overpriced - one joked about going to Burger King instead - maybe that tells you something. (FYI the nearest Burger King is on Chelten Avenue in Germantown.) Final note - there are two bars here, making it a fine place to imbibe your favorite libation in style. I had not seen it since the renovation but I am sure I will return soon. read more

Zesty's - In the back is the 2nd bar - Greek Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Came here for restaurant week. First timers. food: Tzatziki and mussels were awesome appetizers. The moussaka was fabulous, the shrimp and rice entree was just okay. The dessert, baklava, was BAD. way too sweet that it actually burned our throats. It was also hard and seemed old Service: Slow I would go back, but this place is not as good or authentic feeling as other Greek restaurants in Philadelphia like Kanella, Estia, Dmitri's, or Zorba's. read more

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So, this place always looks so cute. The atmosphere is nice, but I was not impressed with the food at all. I would prefer a sub-par atmosphere to great food. I just wasn't impressed by it. Nothing special, just pricey. read more

My daughter & I had just parked our bikes outside of Zesty's when it began to rain. As we were gathering our things to go inside & ask for a table, management retracted their awning and we got soaked by the downpour. Needless to say we will never eat here again! read more

After several years of being away we returned to a delightful evening of Greek wine, tableside flamed saganaki, spanakopita, and the chef's amazing moussaka! All to be topped off with a visit from Annatomas (sp?) ""Tomas" himself! This is a man who truly cares about his restaurant in his business. He brings his recipes from the old country and serves them to patrons with love and dedication. When I worked off of Wissahickon Avenue, this was one of the places my wife and I would frequent for excellent Greek food. I'm so glad nothing has changed in 6 years! Opa! read more

It's ok, nothing really blew my mind here. I've had the usual Greek apps and their all average. Personally I think they can step out up and crush it, maybe an off night? Idk read more

Purchased a Living Social coupon to come dine with my love. We were seated right away on a Saturday night it wasn't crowded at all. Amber was our waitress she was great, very attentive. I started the meal off with an appetizer The mussels ! They were the best mussels I've ever had. The butter mustard garlic broth was amazing. I ordered the Chicken Leftkadas because it had gotten good reviews, I felt like mines was overcooked an dry on the outside but I managed thru it. Bae ordered the Salmon, both entrees came with mashed potatoes an grilled Brussels sprouts. The mashed potatoes were brown in color not sure if they were old or had been there all day or what. Brussels Sprouts are not my veggie of choice but they weren't bad. We did order a Greek bottle of water which was refreshing an I would get again. So my rating is not based on the service I received but it is on the food. read more

Zesty's - Greek Mineral Water - Greek Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Went to Zesty's for the first time on a Friday night. Had a good crowd and live music and dancing. I enjoyed the fish tanks surrounding the booths, there was a large fish in the one by our booth and it was fun to see it swim around. We ordered the tzatziki appetizer and a greek salad/ chicken lefkadas for dinner. The appetizer was good and there was a great amount of tzatziki and hot pita bread. The chicken was very fresh and I ate my leftovers the next day. The greek salad was OK, not something I would order again. read more

Zesty's - Chicken Lefkadas - Greek Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Dropped by Zesty's after going to Helium for a comedy show. Purchased a groupon and had a great dinner. Was surprised to find street parking. Was greeted right away and seated. The waiter was so nice. Ordered mussels which were big, juices and the broth was delicious. I asked to take the leftover broth home and the waiter gave me a soup container and extra bread. I ordered the side Greek salad and it was big enough to share. I also ordered the grilled calamari which was outstanding. My date ordered the chicken dish and he said it was awesome. I would return to Zesty's for the Sunday brunch. I can't wait to return. Stopped by Zesty's for the mussels which are the best. After my dinner I went to the bar which has the best bartender in Philly. I tried several drinks and he introduced me to a Greek wine which is delicious. Zesty's has the best Happy Hour with all drinks half price. They also have happy hour appetizer specials with $6.00 calamari and mussels. This is one of the best happy hours. read more

Great Greek food! Highly recommend anything with spinach or eggplant. Got the fish once and it was a whole fobs which I want prepared for. But it was very delicious. Overall another good manayunk option read more

I love this place. Came here for dinner and karaoke on a Wednesday night with my mom and a friend. It was a blast. The appetizers were excellent-- tried the the mussels and dolmades. It was so fun. read more

My band, River Dawgs, played at Zesty's last night. The atmosphere, vibe and overall energy there is awesome. We've played at many venues in the area and I have to say the overall experience at Zesty's is one of the best I've ever experienced. These guys are committed to live music which is great, but that just compliments the incredible Mediterranean/Greek cuisine. After our performance, I had the grilled branzino, my band mate had the salmon and his lovely GF had the filet mignon. In short - it was all amazing! (Yes, we shared our meals since they were all so darn good!) I haven't had a meal like that in a very long time! I highly recommend Zesty's for you next date night, party or just to hang out at the bar with Trish (who is also amazing) for an ice cold beer or cocktail. This is a stand-out dining and entertainment experience in Manyunk. You won't be disappointed. read more

Can I just first say that from the outside this place looks NOTHING like it does on the inside. They need to work on that. Make the outside signage more appealing and upity (not an official word but I just made it one) and I guarantee you'll attract more customers. I came in here because I thought it was just an average looking place on the inside because I judged from the outside!! Needless to say I was surprised. If you want an upscale place with very nice plating of the food and more pricey options then definitely come here! They have fish laying on ice by the door and also really big fish in a couple fish tanks. I came here in the evening looking for a place to get apps and drinks and I was taken aback when I walked in. I almost walked out but I gave it a chance. Staff is friendly. And the food was good. Again its upscale looking. I mean it when I say change the signage on the outside! read more

This place has lost severa steps since we used to go 20 years ago. The food was just ok, not worth the prices (even before all the crazy philly extra taxes). The Real issue was the service. We were there on a Saturday night to see the live music and belly dancing, and the service was completely disorganized and inconsistent. All the meals came out at completely different times, Three of the appetizers never made it, for some reason, we waited almost 40 minutes for our bottles of wine. waitresses were nice, but we had to chase them for everything, refills, silverware, bread, nearly everything we got was reactive and not proactive. Only reason I may return is for the outstanding band and Belly dancer. read more

My wife and I went to Zesty's tonight for the first time with our daughter (at her recommendation-she had been there before) and we really enjoyed it. Our server was the owner's grandson Niko and he was great. For an app, we had the baby octopus and it was a generous portion and very tasty. For an entree my wife had Mousaka, my daughter the benzino fish dish and I had veal with wild mushrooms. We shared portions of all three and agreed that all were delicious. In terms of ambiance, there was a two man band playing and, initially, we were a little worried that it might be too loud but in the end we enjoyed their music and the volume was perfect for dinner music. Overall, we had a memorable dinner at Zesty's tonight and look forward to returning! read more

I don't usually opt for Greek, but it's been a while, and a hookup from Living Social sealed the deal. I dined there early Saturday evening at around 7pm. There were only a couple of other small tables occupied when I arrived, but by the time I was done, the restaurant was maybe 80% occupied. Whenever there's octopus on the menu at a green restaurant, it's always a must. Also tried the mussels and a combination platter consisting of Moussaka, Spanakopita, and Pastitsio. The menu listed grilled, baby octopus, but the one we received was definitely not baby. I have no complaints because it was great. It was accompanied by olive oil, bell peppers, oregano, onion, lemon, fennel, and chick peas. It's difficult to get just the right texture and char on octopus, however, Zesty's did it well. The octopus was neither chewy or mushy, but the char was just a tad overdone. I still enjoyed it very much. The mussels were in a white wine, mustard sauce. I felt like I got the variety pack on this one. They were assorted sizes from small to huge. I didn't mind that at all though, and they were cooked just right. The mustard sauce was rich and thicker than most white wine sauces. This dish was just as good as the octopus. The combination platter was not on the menu. It was written on a chalkboard outside and came out to be $25. The Moussaka and Pastitsio were pretty similar. Both had ground meat and bechamel, but the Moussaka had eggplant and zucchini, while the Pastitsio had pasta. The Spanakopita was very light and flakey. It was nice to be able to try a few different dishes without the commitment of multiple entrees. It was a solid meal and better than expected after reading some of the recent yelps. read more

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Finally dined at Zesty's and the experience was, in a word, bizarre. Things started off strange when we walked in from the sweltering August heat and found that the AC was not on in half the restaurant. Luckily we got seated under the working unit, though everytime it shut off, we got pretty hot. It was a good 10-15 minutes after being seated before anyone came to greet us. It looked like our waiter had maybe just arrived for his shift/come back after break (he was literally tying his apron at our table). I understand waiting for menus/etc, but would've at least appreciated someone filling our water glasses while we waited. After our first table touch, we finally got a bar menu with a draft list... which turned out to be totally different from what was posted behind the bar, which was in turn totally different from what was actually on draft. I ordered a beer and was told that they had to switch over the keg, would I mind waiting. Not at all, but after a solid 15-20 minutes, it turns out they didn't have the beer I ordered after all. Again, totally fine, but not sure why there was such a delay in relaying that. Luckily when our food arrived, it was good enough to mostly erase the awkwardness of everything that had happened up to that point. We had the flambeed cheese and mustard mussles as appetizers, and both were stellar. The complimentary bread and oil was also delicious. I opted for the greek salad as an entree, which was solid, and my dining partner enjoyed the gnocchi. Neither of us went for the true greek dishes (lamb, spanakopita, etc), but as we saw them coming out to other tables we agreed we'd like to come back to try them. Unfortunately the awkwardness continued after our meal. We felt a bit pressured into using cash for tip - which usually I am totally on board for anyway, no big deal. But we wanted to leave $15 and only had $20 bills... and then it turned out there was no change to be had, anywhere in the restaurant. I asked two waitresses and the bartender, and none of the 3 were any help. $5 isn't a huge deal, and I generally don't mind being generous, but really, how do you operate without any cash on hand? Willing to perhaps chalk this up to an off-night, but might opt for a seat at the bar next time. read more