Zasu

"Don’t be misled by the quaint little Mid City building that holds Zasu — Sue Zemanick’s restaurant is a fine dining powerhouse delivering dynamic, contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on Gulf Coast produce and seafood. James Beard Award-winning Zemanick and chef de cuisine Jeff McLennan wow with intricate preparations of grilled baby octopus, vegetable agnolotti, red snapper, and delicate pierogies." - Clair Lorell

"Quaint and cozy, Zasu is a great place to experience a memorable meal — James Beard Award-winning Sue Zemanick’s menu celebrating Gulf Coast ingredients wows every time. A mellow green interior and intimate booths are complemented by excellent, informed service. While the menu changes, a few dishes have stayed consistent since it opened: grilled baby octopus with baby potatoes, olives, capers, and red peppers; and gruyere and potato pierogies are among them." - Clair Lorell, Beth D'Addono

"James Beard Award-winning chef Sue Zemanick’s Zasu is approachable but upscale, with the feel of a neighborhood bistro. While every item on the tight, thoughtful menu expertly showcases Zemanick and company’s talent, it particularly shines through dishes like sea scallops with roasted grapes, pickled sultanas, and cauliflower-almond puree; sunflower seed-crusted grouper with vegetables, chickpeas, and green harissa; and Ora king salmon with shiitakes, bok choy, crispy rice, and charred scallion-ginger broth." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"Sue Zemanick’s Mid-City restaurant is a powerhouse, delivering a memorable meal every time. James Beard Award-winning Zemanick and chef de cuisine Jeff McLennan wow with intricate preparation of seasonal Gulf Coast products. While the menu changes often, a few dishes have stayed consistent since it opened in 2019, grilled baby octopus and delicate, flavorful pierogies among them." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"[Zasu] feels perfect for a special occasion in that it’s not that big, and it never gets that loud." - Justine Jones