Zanzibar

Fun rooftop bar that makes great craft cocktails, has a light-bite food menu.It's located and the downtown Marriott.Holidays are especially fun with their pop-ups. Nice spot to bring visitors.

I came to Zanzibar for happy hour and had a great time! The rooftop location gives it a cool, tropical vibe with an amazing view of downtown Austin. The ambiance is perfect for a casual but stylish outing.The happy hour menu had solid options, and the drinks were well-made. I tried the feels like summer, and it was refreshing with just the right balance of flavors. The appetizers were tasty, especially the grilled pineapple salsa which paired really well with the cocktails. The prices during happy hour were reasonable for the setting, though outside of that, they do lean on the pricier side.Service was friendly and attentive, but it did take a bit longer than expected to get our drinks. It wasn't a huge issue, but something to keep in mind if you're in a rush.Overall, Zanzibar is a great spot for happy hour, especially if you're looking for good drinks and a fantastic atmosphere. It's not the cheapest place in town, but the rooftop experience makes it worth it. I'll definitely be back!

Environment on a Sunday afternoon was a quiet mix a mix of couples, business partners and a group of ladies treating a punch bowl like it was a competitive sport.Come for the views and people watching.We started with the avocado salsa, which looked lovely but was a little shy on flavor--like it wanted to be bold but was holding back. The duck egg rolls were decent, though I couldn't quite tell if they were made in-house or had been visiting from the freezer section.

Talk about a vibey spot! Our two seats were cozy and had an amazing view of downtown. I loved how our seats faced the view. No matter where you are seated in Zanzibar, it's a good seat. They have lounges for larger parties and bar seating too.We ordered a couple cocktails and the presentation of each one was pretty. Duke's Pearl was a solid choice. Service was also attentive. Reservations are highly recommended.

We came here for city and sunset views while visiting Austin. When we told them the size of our party they said that they could only seat us if we understood we could only have the table for 1 hour. We agreed and were seated promptly. Our server was nice and helpful although I could have used more frequent refills or checking if we wanted a refill. The vibe was nice with a perfect breeze coming through as we ate. The food all looks nice, and the Poke bowls were just ok for me. Others seemed pleased with their orders but I only had the Poke Bowl. I would recommend this place for the vibes and views.

Zanzibar is awesome! I love that it is a rooftop bar. The views of Austin are spectacular. The weather was warm and humid in January and it felt so nice to sit outside with all of the tiki torches. The bartenders were friendly and fast and all of the cocktails we had were delicious and fun! You won't be disappointed. We had the Jet Pilot, Saturn, and Birds of Paradise and I'd recommend them all. They were strong! I would say this is a must visit place while in Austin.

Brought my mom here for an early birthday celebration and she loved the vibes of this rooftop!! Our server was super enthusiastic and friendly and recommended great options to us. The view from this place is gorgeous!! They have good happy hour deals as well.To reach Zanzibar you take this cool elevator that offers a view to the city as you rise. We enjoyed our experience:)

This was a fun place to go while I was visiting Austin in the intense humid summer heat. The elevator up the the rooftop bar sets the experience at the start - it's decorated in foliage. Up at the top at the bar, it's a little cooler than down below. There are plants all over to give it a tropical jungle feel. The views of the city are really nice. The space is big, with lots of tables and lounging areas.The menu is tiki cocktails with fruity flavors. The drinks are beautiful- colorful and with fresh edible flowers in them. My drink was nice- not super delicious, a little too strong of an alcohol flavor if I recall. The menu has some interesting things, but it is very limited for vegetarians and is an appetizer menu, not full meal style. I got chips and salsa- freshly made, weird having potato chips with salsa, not my favorite flavors. Overall a nice relaxing and fun experience.

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!

Zanzibar is a fantastic spot if you're looking for a laid-back yet lively atmosphere. I was here for drinks and they tasted great, with a good variety. The vibe was on point, perfect for hanging out with friends. The rooftop was a standout, especially with the heaters that kept us comfortable even in cooler weather. Highly recommend for a fun night out! Also great spot for photo ops :)