Zanzibar sits on a rooftop above East Cesar Chavez Street in downtown Austin, a lush terrace built around the idea of escaping the street below. The drink menu runs on fresh fruit and specialty rums, while the food side offers island-inspired plates including sushi burritos, duck egg rolls, and spicy tuna poke.
The setting is the centerpiece — a plant-filled terrace with skyline views that draws both regulars and out-of-towners. Reactions to service and food have been more mixed than reactions to the room itself, with guests split between praising the atmosphere and flagging slower drink service on busy nights.
The setting is the centerpiece — a plant-filled terrace with skyline views that draws both regulars and out-of-towners. Reactions to service and food have been more mixed than reactions to the room itself, with guests split between praising the atmosphere and flagging slower drink service on busy nights.