Great Food, From A to Zea's

• Review
• Sunday, February 24, 2008

Don’t let the fact that there are many locations of Zea’s Rotisserie and Grill floating around the South fool you.  This is no ordinary chain restaurant.  No, we must remember that this is a restaurant founded on the outskirts of one of the most flavor-rich cities in the world, the first location being the Harahan suburb of New Orleans.  Keeping its origins in mind, it’s no surprise that at every location, this is mouthwatering Southern comfort barbeque with butter-drenched down-home sides at its decadent best, to be accompanied by their own microbrewed beer.

But what exactly is so special about Zea’s? 

Well, perfectly tender, slow-cooked meats smothered in fragrant, chef-created sauces brings simple rotisserie to a higher level, as does the casually elegant ambience.  Beautiful decorations, comfortable booths, and roomy tables make the diner feel right at ease, and the tastefully done dining and bar areas make the reasonable bill a pleasant surprise. The sides are write-home worthy, the whipped buttered sweet potatoes fluffy, the corn grits butter-toasted and rich, the roasted potatoes zesty and perfect every time – even the sautéed corn and sugar snap peas are bursting with decadence. The ribs simply fall off the bones, and the generous chicken portions are flavor-soaked to the bone.  An American Kobe beef burger is a new addition, and to make the great selection even better, rotisseried meats like veal, lamb, and slabs of beef with different sauces are rotated every day.  Just to round out the menu, a fantastic selection of fresh fish dishes are available, and are the main features during the spring and summer, when lighter fare is necessary in these heavy, humid seasons.

1 Zea's Rotisserie and Grill

2 Zea's Rotisserie and Grill

3 Zea's Rotisserie and Grill