If you have ever wondered what southern style grilling done right tastes like, Zea might just be your best option.
This chain of restaurants has been providing diners with a wide selection of dishes straight from New Orleans as well as some international cuisines.
Zea Menu
| Item | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Appetizer | ||
| Roasted Garlic Hummus | Roasted garlic, garbanzo bean & tahini hummus with pita for dipping | $6.95 |
| Mediterranean Hummus | Sun dried tomatoes, calamata olives, feta cheese, roasted garlic, olive oil | $9.50 |
| Spinach Dip | Zeas twist on an american classic, topped with feta & corn chips for dipping | $8.95 |
| Thai Rib Stack | Spicy soy & sweet chili glaze, sesame seeds & asian herbs | $9.95 |
| Asian Almond Shrimp | Fried crisp & laced with soy ginger sauce & asian chili glaze | $9.95 - $15.75 |
| Duck Empanadas | Roast duckling, cheese, onion & peppers in a tender fried pastry with dipping sauce | $7.95 |
| Chicken Quesadilla | Cheddar & jack cheese, green chilis, chipotle aoli & pico de gallo | $8.95 |
| Salads | ||
| Dressings pepper jelly vinaigrette, buttermilk ranch, herb bleu cheese, caesar, honey mustard, asian peanut ginger, lemon vinaigrette, no fat balsamic vinaigrette, oil & balsamic vinegar | ||
| Spinach Salad with Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette | Sun dried tomatoes, raisins, pecans, calamata olives, bleu cheese & sesame seeds | $5.95 - $10.95 |
| Zeasar Salad | Romaine, radicchio, caesar dressing & parmesan | $4.95 - $9.50 |
| House Salad | Romaine, radicchio, carrots, tomato, jack cheese & choice of dressing | $4.95 |
| Almond Chicken Salad | Grilled chicken, crispy noodles, sesame seeds, herbs, peanut vinaigrette | $11.95 |
| Rotisserie Salad | Chicken & pork, romaine, radicchio, jack cheese, bacon, choice of dressing | $10.75 |
| Chicken Zeasar | Grilled chicken breast on our zeasar salad | $11.50 |
| Pepper Jelly Chicken Salad | Grilled & glazed chicken breast on our spinach salad | $11.95 |
| Asian Tuna Salad | Seared rare sashimi tuna, crispy noodles, sesame seeds, almonds, peanut vinaigrette | $13.95 |
| Soup | ||
| Soup Du Jour | A Different selection daily. Red bean & sausage monday, chicken tortilla tuesday, oyster & artichoke wednesday, loaded baked potato thursday, corn bisque friday, spicy thai coconut chicken saturday, | $5.50 |
| Non-Alcoholic - Kids Menu | ||
| Milk | $2.50 | |
| Chocolate Milk | $2.50 | |
| Roy Rogers | $2.25 | |
| Shirley Temple | $2.25 | |
| Ginger Ale | $2.25 | |
| Rotisserie and Grill | ||
| Served with choice of two sides | ||
| Zea Rotisserie Chicken | 1/2 Chicken roasted on an open flame with our signature seasoning. Choose another style: BBQ, roasted garlic & herb or sweet & spicy chili glaze $14.95 | $13.95 |
| Ribs | A huge rack of premium st. louis style spare ribs slow roasted & grilled with your choice of wet hickory sauce, dry rub spiced or thai style | $21.25 |
| Rotisserie Chicken & Meat of the Day Platter | 1/2 Chicken & a generous portion of todays meat | $20.50 |
| Mixed Rotisserie & Grill | 1/2 Rack of ribs, 1/2 chicken & 1/4 pound rotisserie meat of the day | $24.95 |
| BBQ Chicken & Rib Platter | 1/2 Rack of BBQ ribs, 1/2 BBQ rotisserie chicken | $21.95 |
| American Kobe Beef Burger | Intensely flavored legendary japanese wagyu meets american black angus choice of cheese & one side | $16.95 |
| Zea Signature Rotisserie Ribeye Steak | Rotisseried, then grilled to medium rare or above, horseradish tiger sauce | $24.50 |
| Twice Cooked Crispy Duck | Slow roasted then crisped, asian herbs & honey soy sauce | $19.95 |
| Ribs - 1/2 Rack | $13.50 | |
| Non-Alcoholic - Lemonade | ||
| Fresh Squeezed Lemonade | $3.50 | |
| Strawberry Lemonade | $4.25 | |
| Mango Lemonade | $4.25 | |
| Arnold Palmer | 1/2 Lemonade, 1/2 iced tea | $2.95 |
| Non-Alcoholic - Water | ||
| Still - Evian 330ml | $2.25 | |
| Still - Evian 750ml | $5.50 | |
| Sparkling | Perrier 500ml | $2.75 |
| Rotisserie Platter of the Day | ||
| Rotisserie Platter of the Day Monday | Rotisserie pork with rosemary roasted garlic glace | $13.95 |
| Rotisserie Platter of the Day Tuesday | Braised provimi veal and natural au jus | $17.50 |
| Rotisserie Platter of the Day Wednesday | Rotisserie beef with burgundy mushroom glace | $15.95 |
| Rotisserie Platter of the Day Thursday | Rotisserie provimi leg of lamb & mustard mint demi glace | $18.95 |
| Rotisserie Platter of the Day Friday | Rotisserie pork with rosemary roasted garlic glace | $13.95 |
| Rotisserie Platter of the Day Saturday | Braised provimi veal & natural au jus | $17.50 |
| Rotisserie Platter of the Day Sunday | Rotisserie beef with burgundy mushroom glace | $15.95 |
| Non-Alcoholic Iced Tea | ||
| Classic Iced Tea | ||
| Strawberry Kiwi Iced Tea | ||
| Sandwiches | ||
| Sides: Single serving $2.95 vegetable du jour, roasted corn grits, dirty rice, sauteed corn, zea potatoes, thai snap beans steamed broccoli, buttered sweet potatoes, red beans, french fries, sugar snap beans | ||
| Philly Beef Panini | Shredded beef, grilled onions, jack cheese & mayonnaise | $9.25 |
| Portobello Veggie Panini | Grilled portobello, basil pesto, tomato, fresh spinach, jack & parmesan cheese | $9.95 |
| Sedona Chicken Panini | Rotisserie chicken, grilled onions, roasted garlic, jack cheese, cilantro, roasted corn, chipotle aoli | $9.95 |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | Hickory grilled breast, jack cheese, chipotle aoli, lettuce, tomato, one side | $9.25 |
| Zea Cheeseburger | 1/2 Pound ground chuck, jack cheese, cheddar cheese or bleu cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, one side. Build your own: Add bacon add $1.50, mushrooms add $0.75, grilled onions add $0.50, BBQ sauce add | $8.95 |
| Honey Island Chicken Sandwich | Fried breast, bacon, jack cheese, honey mustard, lettuce & tomato, one side | $9.95 |
| Carving Board Sandwich | Chefs selection, sliced thin, jack cheese, grilled onions, lettuce & tomato, dipping sauce, one side | $9.95 |
| Non-Alcoholic - Juice | ||
| Fresh Orange Juice | $2.75 | |
| Cranberry Juice | $2.75 | |
| Virgin Mary | $3.50 | |
| Seafood | ||
| Above seafood items with the exception of shrimp breaux bridge pasta, come with two sides single serving $2.95 vegetable du jour, roasted corn grits, dirty rice, sauteed corn, zea potatoes, thai snap beans steamed broccoli, buttered sweet potatoes, red be | ||
| Shrimp Breaux Bridge Pasta | Sauteed in garlic & herbs, tossed in a spicy cream sauce | $14.50 |
| Grilled Rainbow Trout | Two fresh filets seasoned & hardwood grilled | $17.25 |
| Balsamic Salmon | Fresh atlantic salmon, hardwood grilled with a sweet balsamic glaze | $18.50 |
| Grilled Redfish with Shrimp Etouffee | Hardwood grilled fresh redfish topped with shrimp etouffee | $18.95 |
| Trout Lafitte | Rainbow trout with shrimp tossed in a spicy cream sauce | $18.75 |
| Pesto Crusted Trout | Two fresh trout filets coated with basil pesto & seared | $18.95 |
| Seared Tuna Steak | Ginger soy marinade, seared rare to order, topped with orange basil butter | $19.95 |
| Bronzed Rainbow Trout | Two fresh trout filets seasoned & seared | $17.25 |
| Buttermilk Battered Shrimp | Large butterflied shrimp fried in seasoned flour, hush puppies, tartar | $18.95 |
| Southern Fried Thin Catfish | Fried in corn flour, served with hush puppies & tartar sauce | $16.95 |
| Non-Alcoholic - Coffee & Hot Tea | ||
| Fresh Coffee | Brewed twice an hour | |
| Earl Grey Tea | ||
About Zea
Zea came into being when 3 chefs from New Orleans collaborated on a project in Hawaii. Finding that their styles blend well with each other, they decided to launch their own restaurant in 1997.
That first venture was a big hit as it was named as New Orleans’ Best New Restaurant in 1997. More than 20 years later, that restaurant expanded well beyond the New Orleans area.
Zea Review
Zea has a rather clean and professional-looking layout all throughout its different chains. However, it’s comfortable and inviting enough to not intimidate first-time diners.
As for the menu, it is mainly New Orleans but it does offer dishes from other cuisine styles. All in all, it’s a healthy combination of grills, salads, seafood, and desserts.
A must-try here is their rotiserrie section with selections of duck, chicken, beef, and pork. Also, they are known for their singature Thai Ribs, a St. Louis style roast marinated with soy sauce, chili, and other Asian herbs.
As for service, it is quite professional. They would accommodate every need you might have and make sure that your orders get to your table on time.