ZanziBar in Binnenstad

Website says kitchen closes at 10pm and the restaurant closes at 23:00 but they turned me away at 20:50.

Delicious food, friendly service and a great atmosphere!

Ended up here quite by accident for a bite and a drink. Very good, friendly service. Tasty pina colada, but the antipasti combo platter we ordered was exceptionally good: fresh, large, extensive, and super delicious! You could eat enough here for the whole day :-). Top spot to visit!

Delicious food, fresh and plentiful Tip: the beef tenderloin tips menu! The staff are all amazing!!!!💪 This is our second home ❤️

Very tasty food! Cozy atmosphere

We ended up there by chance when we were looking for a place to have lunch, but it was very tasty and fresh. The smoked chicken club sandwich was excellent, and the fried egg dish was also well received. Nice interior!

Dinner was fine! It did take a long time for a waiter to come to your table, even though they walked past you to take food/drinks (?) to the ice cream parlor across the street. Perhaps they should pay a little more attention to the guests instead of the ice cream parlor.

Great atmosphere with very friendly staff who even speak German. The prices are extremely fair (€7.50 for a generous cheese and ham sandwich) and the quality is very high. We'll definitely be back.

July 27, 2026 We had a wonderful meal here! We came here for lunch first. Even though it was raining, we were able to sit outside on the terrace perfectly fine thanks to the large parasols. We stayed nice and dry and enjoyed the cozy atmosphere. The food was truly incredibly tasty. So tasty, in fact, that we came back in the evening to have dinner here as well. Both lunch and dinner were top-notch, and everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant also looks very nice and atmospheric inside. Small points for improvement: during busy times, the toilets could be checked a little more frequently. Additionally, it remains a shame that people sometimes smoke on the terrace while others are eating. Of course, the restaurant cannot always do anything about that, but cigarette smoke is not very pleasant while eating. Otherwise, highly recommended, and we will definitely be back again!

Nice place to have a bite and a drink with a beautiful historic view over the market.

Sit on the terrace many times, but there was a landlord with a Calimero complexion who was very touchy-feely, touching my shoulders and neck a lot, which made me very uncomfortable. Otherwise, a top-notch place.

Had a delicious meal and enjoyed sitting outside on the heated terrace. Nice, generous portions and certainly good prices too! Worth repeating!

We had a nice meal and drinks here yesterday. However, our sons were quite sick afterwards from the "fish & chips". It is also a shame that nothing was done about the drunk man who kept hanging around after he came to hug a waitress.

They look away at 9:30 PM and tell you, "It's great, you have to be gone by 10:00 PM." The staff is so rude... I'll do it once, but never again. Google says it's open until midnight.

Nice, cozy atmosphere, very good Piña and friendly staff!

Nice place to eat and they are super friendly.

We went in to ask if a table was available, but from the very first moment, the waitress treated us poorly. Her attitude was more that of a police officer than someone in customer service. I hope this wasn't because we're not Dutch. She invited us to leave instead of welcoming us. Ultimately, we decided to leave. Very disappointing customer service.

With a bit of cold and wind, quickly sit by the outdoor heaters with this top-notch deluxe hot chocolate! Delicious, highly recommended! 🩵🤍🤎

We had a terrible experience at Zanzibar. Everything took a long time. We really had to ask the staff to order drinks, for example. The carpaccio was literally covered in arugula and had far too much sauce on the meat. The tenderloin was delicious, definitely not tough. What really bothered us was the attitude of the staff, especially the woman with the bun… blonde… she treated others really rudely… we couldn't get out fast enough. Also, when we were paying, we were completely disinterested by a woman who spoke little Dutch. So we didn't feel the need to inform her or speak to her about this. Please do something about this.

A very good and pleasant restaurant. Excellent menu and a superb drink selection. A charming atmosphere that invites you to a pleasant stay. Hospitality and expertise are paramount here. Situated in a beautiful, picturesque spot in Middelburg, the capital of Zeeland. We highly recommend paying this restaurant a visit. You certainly won't regret it.

We had a delicious meal, but the appetizer was so large that we struggled with the main course. The service could also use some attention at the end of the evening, as they were mostly focused on one side of the terrace. Nevertheless, the meal was delicious.

We really enjoyed it! We had vegetarian noodles, shrimp, and cappuccino. The restaurant is very stylishly decorated.

We really enjoyed ourselves: the food was delicious and the service was friendly. Highly recommended.

The service was truly terrible; they practically threw the drinks on the table and were constantly laughing amongst themselves, creating a bad atmosphere for customers. I really like the staff at the Zanzi near the market, but this one disappointed me!

Amazingly good, and it's pricey, but I'd definitely order again. These records for two are highly recommended. The shop is truly worth a look!

The mussels were fantastic. Cozy atmosphere both inside and out 👍

Top local in Middelburg. Super service.

Fast service, delicious cake. Beautiful location overlooking the Grote Markt. The waiters' beer knowledge could use some improvement. Pouring a "Kasteelbier" into a Duvel glass isn't allowed in Belgium. Apparently, it is in the Netherlands.

After enjoying a drink on the terrace, we had a delicious meal here. I opted for a burger and satay, which were nicely served by friendly staff.

Great food, nice atmosphere, friendly service

Very friendly and attentive service, stylish ambience, simple and clear menu, plentiful and tastefully prepared dishes - recommended and anytime again

A nice cozy place to eat after a long walk

I've been twice and really enjoyed it. Very tasty and more than enough. Not the biggest menu, but still plenty of choice. I recommend the Asian wok with chicken or beef.

Worst service ever! Cocktails were absolutely awful, and the service was incredibly rude. The staff could use some training, except for the Spanish bartender. But her boss just shouted over it.

Excellent lunch, and it's lovely to sit in the sunshine on the terrace at Zanzibar. The service is good and friendly. Tip: The tenderloin steaks were delicious.

...a nice place to relax after a stroll.

The staff was very friendly and the food was really delicious.

The fish and shellfish platter for two was excellent value for money. It was the perfect option for a late-night snack (8:30 p.m.). The service was efficient, and the atmosphere in the square was very pleasant. This was fortunate, because other nearby establishments offer a slightly wider range of digestifs to round off the evening.

Always cozy, informal, friendly service (not pushy), and delicious (and plentiful) food. Price and quality are excellent. We love coming here; we've almost exhausted the menu.

Had a lovely lunch and a nice beer. The staff is very friendly. Highly recommended.

Excellent and fast food and drinks delivered...son had salmon club sandwich and it was well filled with salmon

We had an antipasti platter for two to share. The platter was lovingly prepared with a fantastic selection of ham, fruit, cheese, bread, fish, etc. Highly recommended.

The food wasn't anything special. The tenderloin was tough, the burger lacked flavor, and the fries were mostly small, rock-hard chunks. The portions were more than adequate. However, I didn't finish everything. After ordering drinks, it took a long time for them to arrive. The food did arrive very quickly after ordering, which probably explains the taste and quality.

Super delicious food and friendly staff.

Delicious mixed tapas platter for 2. Friendly service.

We ordered a fish and meat platter to share. More than enough for two people. The ingredients were incredibly good, and I can honestly say I've never had such a delicious platter. Hats off to the chef. The staff was also very friendly. We'll definitely be back!

A very nice and cozy place to spend time during the day and in the evening

We had a delicious satay skewer and saw our wife and children enjoying the delicious fries, pancakes, fish and chips and salad.

Unfriendly service!!! Staff didn't even ask if everything was to your liking! Mussels for two people! Eating from one mussel pot!!! Small mussels, only slightly warm!! Lots of flies around the table!! No friendly look when clearing the table! Not a kind word, it was delicious!! Not worth repeating!!

Deliciously spiced mussels eaten

The atmosphere was nice, only there was 1 server who was not friendly to me and a few friends, she also said at one point to a colleague that she was completely done with us while we were normal and respectful to the employees

I was yelled at while ordering. I've never experienced such unfriendly service anywhere. A disaster!! The (full-time) lady was very aggressive. I ordered shrimp croquettes from the menu. The food in the photo arrived. The croquettes were a side dish. Cost: €17.

Nice terrace and friendly staff

Following up on my very positive review from 2024: Today, the staff (a fat blonde barking at customers) spoke poor English, leading to a misunderstanding. We immediately turned around. Too bad. Review from 2024: Welcoming lunchtime restaurant in the city center. Varied menu with hearty and fresh dishes. I recommend the vegan dishes and a lovely seafood salad. The staff speaks English. A good lunch break.

Today, the bad experience cancels out the previous good ones, and I see that other reviews confirm mine. Very poorly received, very unpleasant and rude waitress who turns her back on you. It's a shame because I wouldn't recommend this restaurant, even though it's well located and served delicious dishes at reasonable prices. Too bad, I went to Greenwoods, very well received, great waitress, and very good food.

Delicious food. Friendly service. Recommended.

Everything was great. I had baked mussels and fries. They were delicious. Unfortunately, there was a lot of smoking around us and the tables were very close together. Otherwise, I'd be happy to go back.

Nice atmosphere, cozy and friendly staff and delicious food!

I speak English they just hung up

Even if the landlady was right about the matter, I want to be recognized as a guest and treated/addressed politely. That's how she might address drunks during a fight... Absolutely wrong!

Terrace in the sun with fairly smooth service.

Tasty food, good furnished inside with comfortable seats. The down points: the waiters look kind of stressed and in bad mood; it felt cold inside, really unpleasant and air draws between the opened kitchen door and the front door. The waitress' answer was " I can't do anything, it's not the same as Friday/ Saturday, then it's warm" ! I hope the managment will get the message and do something!

The food in the Zanzi Restaurant was really tasty - unfortunately that's the only positive thing we can say. The staff was unfriendly, we were ignored by the waitresses and didn't feel welcome at all. It almost seemed like we had to beg to be allowed to order anything at all. As an additional negative experience, the toilet smelled like hell - absolutely unpleasant. With such an overall picture, even good food no longer helps. For us it's clear: never again.

Waitress is unprofessional and she talks very nervous

Very bad service. One waitress speaks too bad and nervous.

We went there for dinner with the children and ate inside. Great ambience and delicious food. For my wife, who has a lot of intolerances, the kitchen made everything possible. The children's reaction: "That was great!"

It wasn't dinner time yet, but I still made a delicious fish salad and Thai curry for my wife and I because it was the end of our holiday, great service

Very unfriendly service on the terrace. Apparently you are not allowed to sit together on the terrace with six people. Joining a chair and/or table was strictly prohibited. After walking away, the waitress joked about the situation to other guests. Very antisocial in my opinion!

Very unfriendly service on the terrace. Apparently you are not allowed to sit together on the terrace with six people. Joining a chair and/or table was strictly prohibited. After walking away, the waitress joked about the situation to other guests. This has nothing to do with norms and values

Cozy and beautiful restaurant, with friendly staff. Definitely recommended. Also the gas burners incorporated in the tables make it extra cozy.

The gin and tonic was very good. The Thai curry was exceptional. The Angus steak was well-cooked, but the salads unfortunately came without any dressing; oil and vinegar would have been fine. Make up your own mind. We thought it was good—not perfect, but good.

Had a delicious steak in the sun 😎

Always very pleasant. Food, service and atmosphere top. And the volume of a glass of wine is more like 1/4, not like in most restaurants.

While looking for a nice place to eat in Middelburg, we first came to another venue, but when it turned out to be full, we entered Zanzi bar with hesitation. Hesitation because the terrace was filled with young people and we, pensioners, did not immediately fit in. The welcome was warm and we were able to choose a table. Because of the pleasant weather we had plenty of choice inside. What immediately stood out was the beautiful entourage, African without being overwhelming. Simply warm and atmospheric. The music was good and had a good sound level. After the drinks the menu was brought out and what was immediately noticeable was the enormous variety of options. From simple soup to special garlic bread, to prawns, etc. The main courses from steak, stew to curry and further to a burger, fish or vegetarian. Rarely do you see such a varied menu anywhere. Price-wise, everything was also at a decent level, even slightly lower than average. The pleasant service took our order, ranging from bread with aïoli and tapenade to prawns in garlic oil. The main courses were fried mussels, prawns, 200 gram steak and an Asian bowl with beef tips. We enjoyed it so much, every dish was perfectly served and made with love and care, every dish had its own flavors and the quantities were fine. Also very tasty crispy and brown fries. Both the waiter and the chef had time for a chat and that completed a very nice experience in this restaurant. The four stars for the atmosphere is because it was very quiet inside. Outside on the terrace, on the other hand, it was packed. All in all, an absolute must if you are in Middelburg. Terrace lunch and dinner.

Very bad service, don't bother going there!

Super tasty food. Friendly service.

Super tasty food, and lots of it

Very friendly service. Good food. And a cozy atmosphere. Located on a nice square. With heated terrace

Nice meal, very friendly service

Regularly go here for a drink. Cozy and good service.

Good atmosphere and nice dishes

Delicious food in a pleasant environment

Delicious food and friendly service.

2nd time we were here. The experience a few years ago was good and it is a cozy terrace with nice patio heating. Very cozy seating and the food was delicious.

Very nice place to chill out with a snack and a drink. Super nice staff made it perfect. Recommended!!

Long waiting times, food was definitely good.

Friendly service and pleasantly surprised by the delicious food and its beautiful presentation. On October 31, you can still eat outside in the evening around the warm fireplace built into the tables. Really great! We will definitely come back again.

Nice and cozy, fast good service

On a beautiful late summer day at the end of October, a pleasantly full terrace in Middelburg.

Actually 4 stars Food 5 stars. Delicious Prices are ok Service could be a bit more enthusiastic But: unfortunately I had to see a waiter holding his hands under water for only about 2 seconds after using the toilet. No go...

Cozy atmosphere and tasty nachos, wonderful place for lunch or a snack!

Excellent, 👌 really superb meatballs, we will come back from France for this bar

Good restaurant on the main square in Middleburg. The service is average, they don't care about the customers. Food is good and prices are ok.

Meest vieze club sanwich ooit gegeten. Club sandwich gerookte kip met hele harde grote stukken gerookte kip. Taai en smakeloos. Zelfs niet met een mes door heen te komen. Daarbij tomaat en komkommer en een vies smeersel op grof gesneden bruin brood. Ik raad het iedereen af om hier naar toe te gaan. Is je geld niet waard !!!!!!!! Waardeloos.

We can't say anything about the food. 20' after ordering drinks there was still no one there to take the food order. The restaurant was not very busy. We left again. It's best to allow a long time to pay.

Vreselijk!! Zit je te wachten voor het drinken, word er eerst gezegd ik wil me klauwen niet verbanden aan jullie chocomel door een jongen. Zeer onbeleefd! Vervolgens 6x hand opgestoken om geholpen te worden en onze borden waren al 30 minuten leeg worden we genegeerd. Ga je naar binnen om aan te geven of je nog geholpen gaat worden! Komt mevr des huises even vertellen dat ze niet gedient is van de maniet waarom aant ze kwam net aan! Zeer onbeleefd! Vervolgens was het beter om te betalen en weg te wezen kregen we de rekening op tafle gesmeten.

Terrible!! When you are waiting for a drink, the first thing you hear is “I don't want to burn my claws on your chocolate milk” by a boy. Very rude! Then we raised our hands 6 times to be helped and our plates had already been empty for 30 minutes and we were ignored. Then I went inside to indicate if we could order something more. Then the lady/service came to tell us that she was not served the way we asked. Very rude! Then she said, almost shouting, that it was better to pay and leave. After which she immediately walked inside to get the bill and then threw it on the table.

Vreselijk!! Zelf al jaren werkzaam in de horeca, maar nog nooit zulk onbeschoft personeel meegemaakt!! Zit je te wachten voor het drinken, word er eerst gezegd ik wil me klauwen niet verbranden aan jullie chocomel door een jongen. Vervolgens 6x hand opgestoken om geholpen te worden om nog iets te bestellen en onze borden waren al 30 minuten leeg om uitgehaald te worden we worden genegeerd door de jongen. Ga je naar binnen om aan te geven of je nog geholpen gaat worden! Komt mevr des huises even vertellen dat ze niet gedient is van de manier waarop gevraagd word om nog geholpen te worden, want ze kwam net aan! Toen aangegeven dat we lang zaten te wachten genegeerd werden en niet geholpen werden toen was het volgens haar beter als we de rekening betaalde en weg gingen ipv nog iets bestellen, want ze was niet gedient van de manier waarop. Toen haalde ze de rekening binnen smeet ze hem op tafel moesten we betalen en wegwezen te schandalig voor woorden wij komen hier nooit meer!

Good food and pleasant seating despite the rain

Delicious food.. good service.. cozy atmosphere