Bronzed Trout
Zea

Zea

4450 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, Louisiana, 70006, United States

Grill • Vegan • American • International


"If I 'm being honest, the food was just ok. The rotisserie chicken with house rub was dry. They put way too much smoky flavoring into their collard greens. I 've never had collard greens in that way before and it was overbearing and annoying. It already had bacon in it. Why fix what ain 't broke? as the saying goes. The grits was outstanding, however, as usual. The (unsweetened) kiwi strawberry tea is just okay. It has a nice fragrance but don 't expect much extra in the way of flavor. The service was really nice and they clearly cared about our experience. Our server, Jordan, did everything right and was very helpful! The kitchen also agreed to an extra side of sliced cucumber for us to dip into the hummus appetizer. The hummus appetizer was fresh and delicious with lots of garlic. The duck empanadas appetizer was fine but considering how unhealthy it probably is, it wasn 't worth it. It tasted a lot like a Doritos Locos chalupa from Taco Bell , surprisingly! The atmosphere is great, though I 'm not sure why they were playing hardcore screaming rock at one point hahaha. It was a funny juxtaposition. I think the most impressive thing about this place is how consistent their service is even when they 're clearly very busy. We had no wait at all and great service. Also their menu is very diverse and I like that. Just maybe don 't get the white meat chicken. Opt for dark meat wherever possible."

Zea Rotisserie

Zea Rotisserie

5080 Pontchartrain Blvd, 70118, New Orleans, United States

Grill • American • Contemporary • North American


"This location seems very quiet and laid back. I went for an early lunch on Sunday, and there was hardly anyone in there when I arrived and when I left. I sat in the bar area since I was dining alone. It was so nice and bright, where the dining area is dimly lit. I was asked to show proof of vaccination before being seated. Kat, the bartender and my server was so nice and attentive. The food hit the spot. I ordered my favorite, the almond shrimp and spinach salad, but this time I ordered the almond shrimp entree. I was able to order a spinach salad as a side for a dollar extra and I ordered the corn grits as the other side. I recently became a fan on the corn grits, didn't care for them in the past, but they are a must try when visiting any Zea location. I began with my salad, it was a meal in itself. I cut it up and I feel like it just expanded in the bowl. I was near the end of my salad when Kat brought the rest of my meal. To my surprise, the entree comes with double the portion of the almond shrimp the appetizer does. Well there was no way I was going to eat all of that. I finished my salad, tasted my corn grits, enjoyed a few shrimp and packed the rest to take home for lunch the next day. I love when I get a bonus meal! The shrimp reheated well in my air fryer and Kat sent me home with some of the sauces to pour over them. The corn grits reheat well in the microwave, and think they tasted even better than the day I ordered them. Zea is one of the old faithful restaurants that you can visit for a good meal for a descent price with a nice ambiance. This will also be one of my new go-tos when I'm dining alone. The entire staff was nice and inviting, even the chef thanked me for coming as I was leaving. Until we meet again."