Dennis C.
Yelp
We were actually on a search for a fondue spot when we fortunately ended up at this location. In that regard, we've determined that for the most part, unless you get to a restaurant at a relatively early time for fondue, you will definitely need a reservation.
Going back to the Zebra Bar, we arrived at a relatively late hour to an empty venue. We sat with caution and doubt toward the quality of food being that we were the only other group dining there. The Zebra Bar is a bit tucked away from the downtown area, while the entrance is not too spectacular relative to other restaurants.
The menu itself was sparse in options, mainly offering a wide selection of drinks rather than food. There was only one fondue option, along with a handful of bar-grill style food. This further cast doubt on our dining party, however, we were already committed. We ended up ordering the fondue for 3, with a side order of 14 wings paired with the house white wine.
We were delightfully surprised on the quality of food and service. I'm not sure if there is a way to mess up fondue at this point, but the fondue here was great. Compared to another restaurant specializing in fondue, the fondue serve here at the Zebra Bar was a bit more fluid and "watery" in consistency. Along with the mild flavor of the cheese, it made the consumption less monotonous and heavy in my personal opinion; after eating cheese and bread for a while, I find that my taste buds get tired of the taste and eating any more would not be advantageous. Paired with white wine, you cannot go wrong.
The wings were bomb. These are probably some of the best wings I've had at any restaurant. They reminded me of the chicken wings served at a restaurant by the name of Capitols in the San Francisco Chinatown, just without the garlic. They come with a dipping sauce, but they were simply amazing by themselves. Shout out to the other Yelpers who have commented on how great these were.
The service itself was great. There was only one server at the time, this happy older gentlemen. He was very pleasant to talk with and was super friendly. and helpful. He made what could have been a tank-of-a-dining choice into a overall great experience.
Overall, very neat spot, and would recommend to anyone looking for a more quiet and hole-in-a-wall, divy dining experience.