Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden
Old Town, Zadar
Restaurant in Zadar, Croatia
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden holds a practical late-night position on Zadar's waterfront, staying open through 11:30 PM on weekends with a hybrid dining-and-cocktails format that accommodates walk-ins most nights. The garden terrace and extended kitchen hours suit groups, late arrivals, and post-dinner drinks better than chef-driven precision dining.
About Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden
Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden is a Zadar venue with opening hours from noon to 11 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday; noon to 11:30 PM on Friday; 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM on Saturday; and closed on Monday. The dress code is smart casual.
Use the confirmed schedule as the main planning point, especially the Monday closure and the later Friday and Saturday closing time.
The Late-Night Logistics
Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden has a later Friday and Saturday closing time than on most other open days: 11:30 PM rather than 11 PM. Saturday is also the only day that begins in the evening, with opening listed at 6:30 PM. Tuesday through Friday and Sunday begin at noon, while Monday is closed.
How It Fits Zadar Planning
For comparison planning in Zadar, you may also look at Foša, Pet bunara Dine&Wine, Harbor Cookhouse, Proto Food&More, and Providur. It is best compared first on practical basics: city, opening hours, and smart-casual dress code.
Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden may be worth considering when its hours fit your itinerary, especially if you need a Zadar option on a day other than Monday. For a broader planning view, reference our full Zadar restaurants guide, and explore adjacent categories in bars and hotels to build a complete itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- Obala kralja Tomislava 1, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
- Website
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +38523316159
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Butler Gourmet & Cocktails Garden occupies a premier spot at the opening of Zadar's seaside promenade and leans into the setting with a refined, garden-terrace experience. The place reads as sophisticated and quietly romantic: a serious kitchen and an equally ambitious bar program share the stage, and the outdoor seating invites warm-evening dining that feels both social and considered. The restaurant positions itself beyond a tourist-facing view spot, using its waterfront address to amplify carefully crafted food and cocktails. Thoughtful lighting, sheltered alfresco tables and acoustic awareness all signal a polished, grown-up waterfront dining experience.
Best For
This is an evening-focused destination that plays well for date nights, celebratory dinners and groups who want a polished seaside meal. The terrace and garden setting is ideal in late spring through early autumn, when alfresco service becomes the default and the promenade activity adds atmosphere. The dual emphasis on gourmet plates and cocktails makes it suitable for diners who want a full dinner service or a cocktail-led evening with shared plates. The setting and menu scale comfortably from intimate two-tops to small groups sharing signature dishes, all against the rhythmic backdrop of Zadar's waterfront.
Ordering Tips
Given the restaurant's clear emphasis on both food and cocktails, split attention between the kitchen and the bar. Start with shared plates or the meat platter for two to take advantage of the garden-terrace conviviality, and order the Hello Astria pasta with truffle if you want a signature, richly flavored option. The grilled chicken salad offers a lighter counterpoint. Because the bar program is positioned as an equal partner to the kitchen, pair dishes with crafted cocktails to get the full Butler experience and sample both culinary and beverage strengths.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish and contemporary with lush greenery, exquisite interiors, and harbor views; bright and airy during blue hour with a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Hello Astria pasta with truffle
- meat platter for two
- grilled chicken salad
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Obala kralja Tomislava 1, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Harbor Cookhouse, Notable alternative
- Pet bunara Dine&Wine, Notable alternative
- Providur, Notable alternative
- Proto Food&More, Notable alternative
- Foša, Croatian, Classic Cuisine, €€€
Restaurant context
Butler Gourmet&Cocktails; Garden trades culinary precision for logistical flexibility, making it the easiest booking in Zadar's waterfront set and the only venue that reliably serves food after 10 PM. Foša delivers a more refined Croatian dining experience at the €€€ tier but closes earlier and requires advance reservations on weekends, while Pet bunara Dine&Wine; offers stronger technique but fills quickly and doesn't accommodate the drop-in cocktail format Butler handles well. Harbor Cookhouse and Proto Food&More; anchor the seafood-focused tier with tighter execution, but neither extends service past standard dinner hours or maintains the hybrid food-and-drinks model that makes Butler useful for groups with mixed agendas.
For value, Butler sits in the middle of Zadar's waterfront pricing, less expensive than Foša but likely comparable to Harbor Cookhouse and Proto for a full meal. The garden setting and late hours justify the premium over casual spots, though the cocktail program drives the real differentiation here. If your priority is a chef-driven meal, book Pet bunara or Foša; if you need a venue that accommodates uncertain arrival times, walk-ins, and post-dinner drinks without forcing a full commitment, Butler is the practical fallback. Providur rounds out the as another option, though its format and hours align more closely with the standard dining-room model than Butler's hybrid approach.
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Compare Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden | Zadar | , | , | No published awards |
| Harbor Cookhouse | Zadar | , | , | No published awards |
| Pet bunara Dine&Wine | Zadar | , | , | No published awards |
| Providur | Zadar | , | , | No published awards |
| Proto Food&More | Zadar | , | , | No published awards |
| Foša | Zadar | Croatian, Classic Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide Croatia 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2026 Michelin Plate2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #4962024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #4302024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden?
Confirm directly with the venue if you need a specific date or time, and note the schedule: closed Monday; open noon to 11 PM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday; noon to 11:30 PM Friday; and 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM Saturday.
What should a first-timer know about Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden?
The key planning details are the Zadar location, smart-casual dress code, and opening hours. The venue is closed on Mondays and opens at 6:30 PM on Saturdays; on Tuesday through Friday and Sunday, opening is listed from noon.
Are midday or evening times better at Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden?
The hours show midday opening on Tuesday through Friday and Sunday, and evening-only opening on Saturday. Monday is closed.
What are alternatives to Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden in Zadar?
Other Zadar options to compare include Foša, Pet bunara Dine&Wine, Harbor Cookhouse, Proto Food&More, and Providur. Compare current hours, availability, and the kind of experience you want before deciding.
Is Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden good for a special occasion?
That depends on the occasion and your expectations. The facts are limited to Zadar, the smart-casual dress code, and the listed hours, so confirm any special-occasion requirements directly with the venue.
