Zanzibar

Zanibar Is a 10/10 experience. They have the ambiance that you for looking for intimacy or with a group. The aesthetic set up is very pleasing to the eye. They are located at the perfect spot downtown as you can see the lady bird lake and also see the busy skyline of Downtown Austin. The servers were amazing. Steve helped us a-lot with celebrating my girlfriend’s birthday. They have a great selection of unique drinks and also a solid selection for food as well.

This is a five star restaurant but keep in mind, This is not five star as in fine dining nor as in a hearty meal. This is more like small meals that you share with your friends over drinks. It’s definitely a night time before the club vibe, but I would not recommend this if you want a solid dinner or if you are wanting fine dining. The vibe is immaculate. It is Full of foliage and it is rooftop though not all seating, you can see over the rooftop so make sure to specify that in your reservation. The seating is also more casual and vibe like not necessarily table settings like you would imagine. I highly recommend reservations. To get there you have to go down a street and then go up an elevator. There should be a guy at a podium. Who helps you get there it’s above a hotel. The wings were great. The drinks were all right. Parking is going to be paid whether street or garage.

Zanzibar is hands-down one of my favorite spots in Austin! The rooftop vibes are amazing- beautiful views, a fun atmosphere, and the perfect mix of energy and relaxation. The cocktails are next-level creative and so much fun to try, and the food is just as impressive & everything we ordered was delicious and full of flavor. Huge shoutout to Dee, our waitress, who absolutely made the night. She was so friendly, attentive, and had great recs for both drinks and food. She made the whole experience even better! If you’re looking for a rooftop bar with incredible drinks, yummy food, and top-notch service, Zanzibar is it.

Our server Autumn was awesome! She was informative about the menu and gave great suggestions on food. when we had issues with our drinks she helped resolved the issues. Definitely 10/10 recommend!

Went to Zanzibar for my Birthday stay at the Marriott Downtown. It was such an amazing time and the drinks were so good. Highly suggest the Saturn. The bartender Chris Skinner was so much fun. I loved his energy. It definitely made me wanna come back! Thank ya’ll for a great Birthday!

Went to Zanzibar at the Marriott in Austin for a cocktail and was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The cocktails were delicious, and the staff was awesome… Chris W and Autumn were a great time, very entertaining and made the experience fun. Highly recommend a trip to the 7th floor!

Sexy laid back vibe. We made reservations and went on Wednesday. The seating is comfy and cozy, very relaxed. Beautiful people, business dinners, girls night out starter, or date night. They have fans and it had recently rained so there was a good breeze. We ordered the PuPu Platter which was a little something of everything on the menu. The pineapple salsa is sooo good. I was skeptical about trying the duck egg rolls but they did not disappoint. The drinks were good as well. Great place to take pictures, will definitely visit again.

Dee was our server. The view and ambiance was fantastic! The food and service was excellent. Our first night in Austin. Was a great experience. My son loved the duck eggs rolls, I enjoyed the poke bowl.

alex was a great server . great time here. The atmosphere was great. Great customer service

My daughter and I were visiting Austin from California, and our friends brought us to Zanzibar so we could get a 360 view of Downtown Austin and also check out the lake. From the moment we stepped into the elevator from street level, I could tell we were going to walk in to some very nice paradise themed interior decor and food/drink offerings. Zanzibar did not disappoint! It was a muggy, hot day, and they had their ceiling fans on full blast. Aside from the bar seating, everything was set up in an outdoor patio style setting and flanked by lots of plants and greenery. We ordered an assortment of food: banh mi, cubano sandwich, crab tostado, and their pupu platter, which consisted of jerk wings, shrimp skewers** - these were my fave!, duck egg rolls, pineapple salsa, and chips. We also ordered a Feels Like Summer (#1 ordered alcoholic beverage), cider, and the Clean Wave (non-alcoholic). Feels Like Summer was surprisingly smoky and spicy. Not my favorite, but not bad either! I love a place that does mocktails and non-alcoholic alternatives, and Zanzibar hit the nail right on the head. I took off a star for service; they were really busy and some things were missed. Otherwise, great experience overall. Zanzibar encompasses the vibrant energy that is Austin. I would highly recommend anyone from out of town to drop in here!

Great service and a nice rooftop bar in downtown Austin. The pool is on the smaller side but very trendy. Theme is a tiki bar, but upscale, they offer cabanas with bottle service and pool passes for non-hotel guest as well. The drinks were great what you would expect from a good tiki bar. The prices are a bit expensive, but you were paying for the location in the ambience. There is a ramp into the pool, which is unique for these types of hotel pools so very accessible friendly. The food we ordered during the day was delicious. Highly recommend the duck egg rolls and also the shrimp skewers. Overall, great spot to catch some drinks with friends after a long day in the office or on the weekend to celebrate a girls night!

We had a great time at happy hour! We got their early the staff was very communicative with their staff shortage. About 15 minutes later we were served at the bar with Solo. He was AMAZING!!! He truly went above and beyond to take care of our party. The happy hour was very fairly priced and the drinks and food were both great. The views and ambiance were also nice. I would recommend if you are a visitor, as it is close to the convention center and a walkable location close to the river.

What a way to soak in the city! perfect place to see d'town Austin. The elevator is on the Main Street, look for the Z! Up in the 7th floor, lots of greenery, get place for your Instagram pics! The drinks are just as pretty! Service is friendly and spot on. We shared the PPPlatter. Enough for three. So enjoyed the view! Perfect spot to soak it in! The parking is around the corner but we went for lunch and didn't have any issues.

I loved the atmosphere here. I stopped in for a solo meal on a work trip to enjoy the weather and grab a poke bowl, but can tell it would be such a fun spot to go to with friends. I was drawn to the spicy poke bow mostly due to the edamame and while I'm a big fan of spicy, l found it almost inedible due to the jalapeños! Not sure if I just got a particularly mean batch of jalapeños, but with all of the ribs and seeds intact, I couldn't really eat anymore after the first 5 or 6 slices and ended up eating around the other 15 or so. Phew! I will just say to proceed with caution if ordering that one and maybe ask for jalapeños on the side!

This is the prettiest bar I have ever been to. Hands down. And the food/drinks are good! That's a win in my book. Drink: I got the Feels Like Summer. Although I liked the taste, my favorite thing about it was the cactus glass! SO CUTE. Food: Much better than your typical bar food but not exceptional. The only thing I would find myself craving again is the duck egg rolls ... delicious. The crust was (dare I say) perfect and the duck and veggies on the inside were very tasty. The pulled pork sliders were decent in taste, but I was impressed by their size! Usually sliders are smaller. I was very pleased by this and it made the price super reasonable. The Jerk chicken was disappointing - cooked too hard and not enough flavor. The spicy tuna roll was nice and refreshing! In conclusion, I would say this place is a must and totally worth the hype. It truly is an experience, and I love how they commit to the theme. As someone who really appreciates aesthetics, I loved my Zanzibar experience and I look forward to going back!

We had friends come visit from out of town and Zanzibar was a great place to give them a cool experience of a rooftop restaurant/ bar downtown. It's close enough to the lake that we could have gone walking there after, but the views are more of the city. The rooftop area was great, food was good. It was really busy when we went so the service was a bit lacking but overall we would definitely go back

I was staying at this Marriott and decided to give this place a try as I liked the tropical menu and tbh I had a drink coupon from the hotel so decided to grab some dinner here too! It's a pretty rooftop bar on the 7th level of the Marriott and has lots of seating but it fills up fast! I arrived shortly before 5 and was able to grab seating at the bar - 30 minutes it was packed! They have fans but it does still get really hot in a Texas summer!! Service was super slow to begin with and I wondered if I had to order at the bar but once I had a server, he moved quickly and it was fine! Had the tuna with Guacamole which was delicious and had a serious kick and the tuna hand role / that was less successful with a single piece of tuna and not much flavor! Overall it was a fun location, tiki drinks if you want them and a nice summery menu!

A super cute rooftop dining area with great food. Our server was amazing. The pork sliders are delicious!

My first impression of Zanzibar was the ambience. You feel transported to a tropical island with much greenery. Also the panoramic view of downtown was spectacular including views of Lady bird Lake. I had first the Feels Like Summer drink and I did not like that one. The taste was off.. maybe the spice. Jade was kind enough to switch it out for Tradewinds drink, Omg the Tradewinds drink blew my socks off!!! Now about the food...the duck roll was delicious...very flavorful with a light crust. The pork sliders were extremely well seasoned however the bun was too large. I liked the fried wings but they were a bit too crispy. The tuna poke was light and fluffy.... Really enjoyed it Overall a good dining experience. A fun place to take your significant other, friends or out of town guests. The

I had a lovely time at Zanzibar! I came here with a work colleague for a Sunday funday!! I recommend booking a reservation in advance. I tried everything on the happy hour menu except the Feels like Summer cocktail. the Dukes pearl was literally and tropical and the Devil in the Deep Blue Sea had a strong finish due to the bourbon but it was still sweet. The jerk wings tasted fine but definitely lacked that authentic jerk seasoning just roasted chicken with a side of limes. I enjoyed the BBQ slider. The meat was tender and the slaw on top was sweet with a little kick. We liked the pineapple salsa, it was freshly made and paired nicely with the chip crisps. Service was good but extremely slow.

The drinks were good and strong. Service was okay-had to sit for a while before we got service. View is awesome!

We got drinks and a snack here simply because we were staying at the hotel for the 4th of July. The waitresses near the bar top area were not friendly whatsoever, so we ended up getting a table where the service was better. All drinks had a tiki theme and cute aesthetic. For food, we got the guacapoke which was good, but had pretty minimal poke. The wagyu hand roll didn't taste like wagyu to me. Perhaps it was the way the meat was cut. This place is convenient if you're a guest at the hotel, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

I absolutely love the atmosphere of this place. You enter through a special elevator on street level and head straight to a gorgeous rooftop oasis. The rooftop is huge, with beautiful greenery, comfortable couches, fans, and a pool. You can sit with any size group, from intimate to large, or walk around and admire the views. I thoroughly enjoyed my specialty cocktail with a tropical vibe. My only complaint is that this place is quite pricey. We got 3 drinks for about $50, so I wouldn't be comfortable getting multiple drinks.

Such a beautiful rooftop bar in downtown Austin! From the fun and festive elevator ride to the spectacular city views, I enjoyed my experience at Zanzibar. I really liked the spacious and open layout, with beautiful views from every table and angle! I appreciated that the space was covered and had ceiling fans, making it breezy and comfortable. Service was also fast and friendly. We ordered the shrimp skewers for a late night snack and enjoyed these very much! For drinks my friend ordered the Bird of Paradise and I ordered the Saturn. Points for presentation - both drinks were beautiful and the Saturn came with a little fire show! However the taste was unfortunately a different story. The Bird of Paradise tasted pretty bitter (possibly too much Aperol), and the Saturn barely had any taste at all. It was very watered down and flavorless. Docking a star for the disappointing drinks. Cute rooftop tiki bar definitely worth checking out for the vibes!

Very confusing concept. Name suggests African vibes, yet the bar bites and drinks are Tiki/Hawaiian. I got the Bird of Paradise, which lacked flavor. If you go here, you are probably going for the excellent views. We didn't have reservations, and putting ourselves on the waitlist, it went much faster than we were initially told.

First off, I would like to start by saying that I love the theme of this place! I knew I wanted to celebrate my 31st birthday with a beautiful view of dt Austin and something vibrant/unique - this place was the perfect destination. Dislikes: you have an allotted time of 1 hr to hangout, enjoy the scenery, order drinks/food, take photos, etc. and the food wasn't great (not as good as most bar food is) It takes about 15 min from ordering a drink to receiving the drink, therefore the timeframe should be a little longer (in my opinion). Likes: you can stay longer than the hour if the next person reserving the table doesn't show (we ended up doing that) so it worked out. It's a beautiful location and worth the trip to stop by for a fancy tiki drink and a cool picture.

Skye was a fantastic server and we greatly enjoyed our time! Skye was super helpful with drink recommendations and we both really liked our respective picks - Tradewinds and Bird of Paradise.

In a city that boasts happy hour options a plenty, it takes something special to stand out, and that's what we imagined Tiki Tuesday at Zanzibar would be based off of many positive reviews and its rooftop location. We were lucky to find street parking adjacent to the hotel and quickly located the elevator with a button option allowing for a quick and direct ascent to Zanzibar located on the 7th floor. Upon exiting the elevator, you are greeted with stunning, full stretches of planter boxes with vibrant and healthy "tropical" plants providing an elevated and fairly striking entrance. You walk past the swimming pool on the edge of the rooftop, and head to either the bar area, or the separate lounge to be seated. Both areas are covered with astroturf, but no more beautiful plants - these are only at the entrance which was kind of a bummer in terms of aesthetic. They had plenty of fans to help with the heat, but it definitely is still quite hot and dry. A slight breeze hits you if you are seated along the rooftop's edge, but not enough to be breezy. Hydration is key! Service was incredibly slow, and food and drink orders do indeed take about 20-40 minutes to receive upon placing your request. In truth, none of the food is worth the wait...the wings were nicely sized, but the meat was dry. The pokemole had maybe 9 pieces of tuna cubes on top of unseasoned guac with the smallest portion of (wonton) chips I've ever seen. The pineapple salsa was nice and bright, but the accompanying chips had a texture I didn't quite enjoy. The pork sliders had maybe a heaping tablespoon worth of meat per sandwich and severely lacked flavor or sauce. The only saving grace I can say is that at least we went for happy hour, so we didn't pay full price for most of these items. Now, the whole reason we came...the drinks come in very cute cups such as a cactus or bamboo shoot, but they were basically all ice. Flavors were not complex...running at $16, I should've taken myself to a specialty cocktail bar I know provides quality pours and flavors. Overall, a cute option for hotel guests who are enjoying the pool, but otherwise, I'll pass on returning.

Ever since the first time coming to Zanzibar it has been an Austin favorite for a good time with good drinks. I will definitely be coming back again and again! We had a party of 5 and had made reservations for about 10:30 on a Friday night. We ended up wrapping up dinner early and made our way to Zanzibar to see how long the wait was. The hostess was super nice and able to get us an earlier table which was very accommodating. In my experience a reservation isn't always needed, but if you're wanting to go on a weekend night at a popular time, expect a wait. The whole experience is very fun, riding the elevator to the seventh floor and the whole tiki outdoor style is very nice and feels very classy. They have fans and heaters all around the roof so it's enjoyable on hot sunny days or on colder windy nights. The specialty cocktails fit the theme very well featuring a lot of rum and tequila cocktails in fun glasses which is all very on brand. Most of them tend to be a bit sweet but they have a full bar so you can always order what you like. The waitresses were very attentive and accommodating to any request. Their snack bites are also pretty delicious. It can be a bit pricey for the portions so I wouldn't expect a full dinner, but the taste is there if you're in need of a mid-drink snack. All in all, super fun time with some great views and I always look forward to bringing out of town friends here to share the fun

What a nifty rooftop (7th floor) bar! I loved the theming and the decor. The tables and chairs were placed well to make us feel like we were in our own almost private little spot. It was a cold day this weekend so the heaters were going and the shade was down. It was very cozy! About halfway through our stay, they put the shades up and we were treated to a cool view of some of the downtown area at night. Service was spot on. Prices were fair. The drinks were delicious (the ones we had were not heavy on the alcohol). The bites were much larger portions than I would expect at their price points. We had a sushi burrito which was very delicious even with the unusual addition of cilantro. The Wagyu hand roll was interesting. The poke bowl was fresh and delicious! We booked our table for 7:30 PM and it was fairly empty. By the time we left a little over an hour later, it was getting more busy (for a Monday night). Unfortunately due to weather the pool area was closed but we took a peak and it looks like an enjoyable spot.

i had an amazing experience. My server Skye provided the best vibes and drinks! 10/10 experience, ask for Skye she's the best

First off, the Wings are sooo good. Happy hour menu is perfect, a little bit of everything and well priced. We loved the chips and pineapple salsa. The drinks are strong! Although it was a hot day we felt cool with the fans and shade they have. Very pretty and roomy, great place to hang out with a big group or just a pair! The only reason I deducted one star was our server was a bit serious and didn't double check or tab since it was happy hour and had to fix it. They do validate parking for the Marriott valet for about $16 so no need to walk blocks. Good music and great views!

Hey loves. You want to wow that special someone and remember that includes you as well. This is a place for you. The Z bar was quite then a summer weekend but a great place to study for a few hours or just wooh saw from a long day or eat with a few friends. My Sugar D is always asking about things to do in Austin and I know I sleep on my city and I realize I need to be more committed to really getting out of the house. (Covid did it to me). Well it's Sugar D's birthday month so I made him his requested white on white butter cream cake just for him. Our waiter @Elena was amazing. She catered to all my needs, brought out the cake, shared some great choices on the menu for drinks and eats!!! Thanks Elena!!!

They have wasted a beautiful space and views by hiring underwhelming staff. We ordered food at 9pm, which wasn't delivered by 10pm...and the kitchen had closed. We order draft beers that took 30 mins to deliver. The mixed drinks were ice and missing the key ingredient. Awful. As a local, my advice for those visiting, there are better places downtown.

Beautiful bar overlooking the city. Great for groups. We came during happy hour, which includes deals on a few small bites and a few cocktails. Both drinks were well mixed, would order again. The pulled pork sliders were a win. I wish their salsa was served with tortilla chips rather than kettle potato chips. I'd also recommend the jerk chicken wings, unique and flavorful seasoning. Make a reservation online to avoid a potential wait. They seem understaffed at peak hours, so be patient for your food/drinks

The host Keith was awesome! They have good foods n drinks! It's nice and calm in the morning, maybe in the afternoon it can be more fun!

Wow such a cool spot in Austin but can you expect anything less? It was so tropical up there and the vibes were on point. Service was really great and the drinks were good. The views were just so nice and it was a relaxing time. It was a cool night out and they had the fire going as well. For sure this is great for dates and even groups. Check it out!

We came here while visiting Austin, and I would definitely recommend it to other tourists! One watch-out I have is it's more of a drinks and apps place, not a dinner place like we had planned. The rooftop is decked out like a tropical paradise, but don't worry there are heaters if it's chilly! There's no real table seating that I saw, more of just lounge seating. I would recommend getting a reservation. I ordered the Feels Like Summer and I was a little disappointed in it. My favorite drink is a Tequila Soda splash of Pineapple, so this seemed up my alley. To be honest it tasted like straight tequila water and tajin. I only drank half and gave it to someone else - a few others in our party were also disappointed by this drink, but maybe I just picked the wrong one. For dinner I ordered the Salmon Poke Bowl, for over $20 the portion is relatively small compared to what you could get at a Poke restaurant. I felt that they skimped on the rice and overloaded it with onions. I love onion, but I had to pick them off it was so many. However, my group ordered a bunch of apps to share and they loved them all. I tried one of the wings and it was delicious and moist. Definitely recommend these. I'd give this place another chance for drinks and apps, plus the photo-op is very cute.

Drinks are super fun and an experience, but a little expensive. This is more about the entire experience, which is great if you're sitting by the side and can see Austin. We sat in the middle of the seating area, so we didn't get that as much. The server took a while to come to us but was extremely kind when he came. It's pretty busy for a tuesday, so I can understand why it took longer.

Hotel bars in downtown Austin have really stepped up their game! This rooftop(ish) bar - located on the 7th floor of the Marriott downtown - has an awesome, exotic atmosphere. It's a little pricey but if you go during happy hour is pretty reasonable. Their bartenders are mixologists and eager to create delicious new drinks. Their pineapple salsa with homemade chips is exceptional. It's gets crowded pretty early so plan accordingly.

This roof top bar was huge! I'm sure even larger than the few we have in Seattle. Server was nice, drinks and food came out rather quickly. I even got to rest my eyes for a bit while everyone ate haha. I cant really say much more, we were here celebrating my cousins bachelorette and everyone we encounter was great. It was a tad windy up here but nothing we're not use too.

Came here for HH since we were staying at the Marriott. Cute bar, cute vibes and fun music! For being a bar, we actually had really good service. We enjoyed the drinks. I got the mocktail that was on the HH menu. The pineapple juice was very refreshing! Food overall was just ok. I highly recommend the shrimp skewers and the jerk chicken wings. Those were our favorites out of everything we ordered. I would pass on the sushi. It was average. Crab tostadas didn't have much crab and had more chickpeas than anything else. Come for the vibes and drinks!

The ambience is lovely the food not so much. Every single item that was brought out tasted off. The jerk chicken wings were extremely too large and the shrimp skewers also seemed just excessively big. The only thing I recommend would be the tiki drinks and downtown views. The other unfortunate thing was they ran out of sliders so we had no choice but to order something else

Came here for lunch right when we got to austin, was not expecting such a good poke bowl!! Super yummy and great portion size. Server was very nice and gave us some local recommendations too. Pretty seating area and nice view!!

I have had this on my list of places to go for quite a while. It's a rooftop bar in downtown Austin. I would recommend making reservations online if you have more than two people in your group but you can also go sit at the walk up bar section. The restaurant is split into two sections, the reserved and the walk up. Right next to the bar is the rooftop pool of the connected hotel and you can get a day pass for the pool if you wanted to try out Zanzibar in a different way. I got Feels Like Summer, which is tequila, pineapple and guava juice, and some chili powder. It was $16. This drink is a 2/5 but the venue is a 4/5 so I settled on 3/5. The chili powder tasted out of place and I'm someone who likes spicy drinks. The drink was disappointing and expensive. Two or three out of four people in our group were disappointed by our drinks. I didn't get any food here but the group next to me left half their food on the table so I feel that says most of what I need to know. However, the view? Very cool. And comfortable furniture to just sit and hang out with your friends. They do tell you that you have a time limit of 2 hours, just FYI. So ultimately: maybe a good place to take friends from out of town, but not that great of a "night out" kind of place.

There's something to be said about sitting on a roof of a building, overlooking the city during the night with a cocktail in hand. One feels powerful, "on top of the world" with the satisfaction of a hunter just having vanquished a hard-fought prey and if the company is right, the hours stream through the fingers like holding water in your hand. Located a block from the Colorado river and in a very safe and might I add, beautiful part of Austin, Zanzibar is a restaurant that oozes class but welcomes patrons of all persuasions, ethnicities and social statuses. Although trying to find out how to get there can make an explorer out of you, once the foot steps outside of the elevator the adventure can begin in earnest. I have been wanting to try a rooftop experience since I moved here roughly three years ago and I'm here to tell you my patience for booking this safari paid off in spades. Reservations for Zanzibar was a birthday present for my... ahem 21st (or a larger number) and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect way to spend my night. Upon exiting the elevator, one is hit with a "jungle" feel juxtaposed with a sense of unbridled giddiness as it's a posh setup. Shrubs, large leaf plants, trees and live bamboo almost make a canopy to the hostess station with a low music playing in the background as voices of joy are strewn about the clanking of glasses, toasting important events. What's intriguing is the ceiling is very high up, but it feels open, right smack dab in the middle of town. Give yourself the liberty to slow down and indulge even before you're seated as the restaurant has a Zenn, tropical and forest feel to it; all blended to perfection. The waitstaff promptly seated us on a low based wicker couch with cushions in front of our own bamboo coffee table adorned with modern stylized tiki torches. The skyline view from my perch was astonishing at 10pm on a cool March evening. You can see the other buildings with all their lights glistening yet letting the eyes wonder down to ground level the ants have no idea they're being watched from above. Zanzibar's menu is limited but the bounty from the big game hunt is astonishing and I highly encourage indulging in their offerings. First up the tropical cocktails are phenomenal. We had several drinks and they all had a flair to them; flowers kiss the rim, fire burns on top and in the center, herbs swim liberally, fruits float on top of these expertly crafted and whimsical cocktails while some are served in playfully made canteens and glasses. I can't recommend one as I have a character limit on this review but I don't think there's a bad choice. As for the food I was expecting a mediocre effort but dear God they were on point. I asked the waitress for her recommendation as she's the safari guide for the evening. Her first suggestion was the shrimp skewers. Four huge U10 cilantro marinated shrimp were delivered to me and not only were they beefy and fresh as if they were just caught off a boat but they were perfectly cooked. A slight resistance to the teeth and then the teriyaki glaze coated the tongue. To be honest, there should be a speed limit because I almost devoured them as a hungry lion. A superb effort to say the least. Our waitress also suggested the Kahuna Burger. I'm a former chef and while I don't get burgers that much, I'm recreating this thing because it hit all the right notes. The Wagyu beef was cooked perfectly and the sweet and salty teriyaki glaze oozed into the meat taking the flavor to another level. The cheddar added a nice sharp contrast while the grilled pineapple had the acid and texture to cut the richness. The sweet onions, napa cabbage and kewpie mayo just toyed with my emotions. I wanted to stand over this prey, proud that I found the unicorn of burgers. I will admit, the waitress came back and asked what I thought. Trying to be clever, "the big Kahuna burger? That was a tasty burger..." (paraphrasing Pulp Fiction to which the waitress had no clue. I told her my tip was dependent on her watching the movie). Overall Zanzibar hits all the right notes but it takes not prisoners in terms of the experience of a lifetime. The food is excellent, the drinks are top notch and creative, the view... I can't say enough about the view, all from an exotic atmosphere that is designed to encourage relaxation and exploration. It's part tropical, part jungle, part elegance, part fun and all memorable. I'm booking another trip because I'll remember this adventure for the rest of my life.

I popped into Zanzibar for a quick bite around happy hour. I was still on the clock so, having access to their wifi was a plus! I was pleasantly surprised by their hand rolls! I liked them so much I ordered more before leaving. The bartender was very accommodating with making my drinks. They didn't have lemonade for the drink I asked for so, he improvised. Both cocktails I ordered were great (and strong). The rooftop has plenty of space. I arrived around 3pm so, I was able to easily grab a spot at the bar top. Go for the happy hour, stay for the hand rolls!

Who doesn't love a good rooftop?? Well I wish I could say more about our experience here but we couldn't get in on a Tuesday night! We were in Austin for our company retreat and tried going here for some food and drinks. The guy downstairs said the bar was full but they would text us when something came available. Ok no biggie we will go somewhere and have a drink until they call us. He said it should be about .30 mins or less. Went back almost an hour later bc guess what we never received a text and he said oh it's still full. But when we say people coming out we quickly figured out that maybe we weren't the aesthetic they were looking for on a Tuesday night. I will be here quite a bit for work over the next few months but I will never attempt to frequent this establishment again.

Solo was INCREDIBLE. He made our experience there at Zanzibar. The service was slow with the host and the bartender but solo made it a point to have us feel seen and have the best time. I am so grateful for him. the drinks and food were amazing

The happy hour sign near the elevator caught my attention. I do not regret trusting my hunch. First, if you seek a relaxing atmosphere with a view and fantastic happy hour deals, look no further than Zanzibar. The rooftop bar nestled atop the Marriot, where you can view the Austin city skyline and catch a glimpse of the river; I can imagine the sunset must appear stunning from up here. Unfortunately, we did not stay for the sunset. Second, if you are seeking a great deal, look no further. The happy hour deals would make me a regular if I lived in this city. The menu, as you can see, is not expansive, but it is sufficient and satisfying. Originally, we planned to get the "small" bites and head to dinner after happy hour. However, we ordered everything on the menu, and we felt satisfied. As such, we canceled our dinner plans. Since I had some drinks from the menu, I forgot to take pictures. I recall the sliders were delicious. They are larger than I am accustomed to getting at bars, and for three bucks, they were a steal!!! The grilled pineapple salsa comes with chips to dip, and I appreciated the saltiness paired with the sweetness of the pineapple. Generally, I am accustomed to standard salsa chips, but I liked the twist. I did not try the chicken wings because the slider filled me up. However, others at the party found them juicy, and the sauce on them was on point. Third, The ambiance is lively yet laid-back, creating the ideal setting for mingling with friends or unwinding after a long day. Whether you're lounging in one of the cozy seating areas or mingling at the pool (if you stay at the hotel), you'll feel right at home amidst the chic decor and inviting atmosphere. Lastly, the service is top-notch, and the server has a vibe. Since we arrived near the end of happy hour, our server rushed our order to ensure we could order twice before the end of the happy hour, which was great for us.

10 of 10 in all categories!! Kiely was incredible! We shared three dishes that were fantastic and tried a variety of drinks that were interesting and delicious! The environment was lush and tropical. Can't say enough! Highly recommend!

Zanzibar was amazing! The drinks were so good, the ambiance was so amazing. It felt like we were on vacay forreal ‍ Sydney was a great server!! It was such a fun time.

Lowell was the bomb.com. he brought the style and brought the energy. the epitome of an Austin experience

Alex... (hot) and a talented, sweet bartender! Makes a great Mai Tai... talked me into tequila.

Great place, drinks, and scenery! Sydney (our server) was quick, efficient, and helpful with drink suggestions. We will definitely come back again.

Alex was the best. Very friendly!!! Will be coming back the next time we are in town!

Lowell and Matisse were the best. We had awesome service and drinks. Great place to spend the afternoon.