Zea Rotisserie & Bar

Ambiance, check....service, check.....food, check. Some friends recommended this restaurant and boy oh boy it was not disappointment! Our server was outstanding and knowledgeable (A1) he was such a delight. We did the 3 course menu, and it was exceptional. The duck empanada was so scrumptious, and my twice roasted duck was sublime!!!! I can taste it all over again. The next time I go back, this is a MUST DO all over again. My brother had the ribs, which were tender and juicy. My goodness, these folks take pride in what they put out. I wanted to lick my plate.

It was my first time here and I totally loved it. The hostess welcomed me really nice, my waiter Reese was very friendly and respectful, the food delicious (specially the Hummus at first), and even the manager was very attentive, the dessert was on the house for being my first time there. I will totally come back!

We didn't eat. Had a few drinks for happy hour. They were really good. Paris was our bartender. She was excellent ! Friendly and attentive !!

Atmosphere is very calming with low lighting and an easy atmosphere to carry on conversations! The food AMAZING I ordered the BBQ CHICKEN&RIBS with a side of corn grits, and fries the fries were amazingly crispy, and the corn grits were amazing!! Also tried the corn bisque my husband ordered and it was amazing couldn’t stop scraping the bowl it was amazing:) service was somewhat slow but it was busy with big parties so I understand our waitress was lovely and very nice!! The manager even came to say hello!

We had been wanting to try this place for a while and finally went. I expected the food to be delicious (and it was!!). But we were so pleasantly surprised by the service we received. Reece, our server, was so nice and helpful and chatted with us and answered any questions that we had. Also, John, the manager heard that it was our first time here and took the time to come and greet us and brought us a sample of Thai ribs to try when he heard that I had a hard time choosing between them and what I got. At the end of the meal they even sent out a complimentary bread pudding! Will definitely be back!! Great experience!

Greeted as soon as we walked in and the service was great from there. Everyone was very nice and made sure we were happy with everything. Thai ribs 🤤🤤🤤🤤 so delicious along with the red beans. The salad was even delicious, everything was super fresh. Everyone enjoyed it Tonight shay was our waitress and she did not disappoint! She had the best bubbly personality 💕 she kept our drinks full and had great recommendations!

Staff is warm, super friendly and efficient. Paris was looking after us and was so friendly and welcoming. She went over and beyond her duties. She recommended some of the dishes which we chose and we were not disappointed. The food was fantastic. Both my husband and I had the Thai ribs and would 100% recommend them. Also special mention to the manager (John) as it was our first time in the restaurant and made sure we were felt welcomed and happy. If were not leaving NOLA tomorrow we would definitely come back. Thank you so much for your delicious food and your warm welcome.

This place is great for relaxed family atmosphere and offers a great menu variety with delicious New Orleans eats. Stay away from the Greens and you’re good. Every thing else was very nice. I’d come back often. The staff is extra friendly as if they were trained by Disney 🤣…. This is a place you can just have fun and relax without feeling out of place for wearing a nice short set or dressy collar shirt.

It's my second time dining at this location (years apart). I received fantastic service each time. The restaurant was clean which was great. I ordered the Thai ribs with french fries and collard greens as the sides. Everything was wonderful. I'll definitely be back again. This time it'll be more sooner than later though.

I was staying nearby for work and noticed this place was well rated and the photos of the food looked really good on Yelp. Our server was helpful and friendly, the atmosphere was enjoyable, and the food was more delicious than it looked. We ordered the duck empanadas, Thai ribs, almond shrimp, roasted corn grits, Thai green beans, the bread pudding and a key lime pie. Reviewers were right, this place rocks!

In a word very average 2.5 stars. Sat in the bar area and there was not enough help. Bartender had to cover the room and make drinks for the whole restaurant. That being said she did the best she could with no help. The food was forgettable. I had the shrimp bridge pasta and it was no better than Applebees. No garlic bread or breadstick for your 20+ dollar bowl of pasta. Ambiance was as expected. I won't be rushing back.

Went for lunch with a pretty large group of family for lunch this past Sunday although we didn't make a reservation in advance we were seated in less than 10 minutes. Our server Reece was super great he was so knowledgeable about the menu, amazing hospitality and efficient service! I got the beef sirloin with corn grits and sweet potato's as I always do and it was fantastic I highly recommend this dish! We had the best experience!

I love Zea's. I try to go there when I am home. The duck is my favorite. Always great service.

I took the family here for dinner on a weeknight. It was pretty slow but the host was super nice and accommodating. I was told they just had renovations done so it looks great on the inside. I got the Shrimp Breaux Bridge $20.95. I also ordered a small Zeasar Salad $5.95. Our server Taylor did a great job service wise. Only thing that was off was the Caesar's salads did not come out before the entree's but no biggie. The main part of my 3 star review is for the food itself, the sauce was pretty soupy/runny and in general just not very tasty. Shrimp was cooked well but very bland. The salad was a good size and tasted good. I will have to try something else if I go back but the service and ambiance was great.

The place looks very nice on the inside and out! Their hostess was very sweet and funny and there was no wait on a Sunday evening around 5. The food was very delicious, I forced myself to stop eating the hummus to save room for the ribs, which were amazing!! Very close to the airport and by the mall.

We had a department meeting with about 28 people, and the service was great. Kyle was our server, and his demeanor was calm and friendly. He serviced us effectively. There wasn't a bump and it was great. The room we were in was set up comfortably and it was clean. The restroom was also clean. The 1st stall needed attention because someone put the toilet wrapper in it, but other than that, it was clean. The food was good from the salad to the dessert. It was served timely, it was hot and it taste great.

We come here often, always a good meal. We frequent the chicken sandwich, fried and dressed regularly. It's amazing, cooked perfectly with great honey mustard. The Mediterranean hummus is a great starter as well as the duck empanadas. Another very good meal is the southwest panini, I'm always torn between the two. Both have huge flavors that are hard to replicate. I love the Thai snap beans and the corn grits of course. The sangria is made really well, servers are always nice. It's never packed. This is a great place to stop and eat.

I absolutely love Zea restaurants. I've only been to this location once and had a good experience. I was disappointed they were out of the duck empanadas though. I stuck with my usual choices which are the Thai ribs and corn grits. I also tried the red beans and rice for the first time, and they were just okay.

A great location to dine and wine at. Great waiters and waitresses that know how to treat customers, and are genuine. Lengthy wait for food, but the chefs make the wait WELL worth it. Food is absolutely delicious. Speaking of food, it has a wide variety to select from on the menu. Highly recommend eating here, and I will definitely be coming back!

The rotisserie was fantastic! We came in about 45 minutes before closing and the staff didn't hurry us and were fantastic. Try all of the food!

Food is always above avg. Service is good and waitresses are personable. Clean and updated ambiance.

I'm not a big writer, so let's keep it simple. The food is good, especially the sides. My coworker comes just for the spare ribs, and he's from KC. The humus is magnificent. The service is solid! The management (special shout out to John, who I think just saw me writing a review OOPS) is thoughtful and solid. I'll come back every time I'm in the area.

Another fabulous visit! There have been some updates since we've last been. The dining area has been remodeled and has a more open design space. The waiting area feels very homey with the new seating. The hostess sat us quick and our server came right away. This visit, we tried the duck and omg, it was amazing!!! Had some grits (cause how could you not) and greens as sides. The greens were also cooked to perfection. We also tried the new crispy artichoke side and oooh, so very yummy!!! There was another new dish we tried too, a redfish topped with some artichoke hearts with lemon reduction sauce over the top. This was the only dish I've ever had that I can't really rave on. It was only okay. I thought the fish could be seasoned more and the sauce was VERY lemony.

Good service. Good lunch specials. Sat at the bar. Very efficient with an eye for detail. Under construction eternally.

Had the rotisserie chicken with broccoli and potatoes. Very very good. Co worker got the Thai ribs and said they were excellent.

Always delicious and great service. Very clean and can't wait to see the new renovations. We always look forward to eating here at Zea's.

Went to the one on Metairie Road and I-10. Food was really good. The server was also very good. Eric is attentive and answered all sour questions.

Very good food, good service. Def recommend the corn grits, it was everyone's favorite. Decent portions, not overpriced and good taste, def worth a visit.

excellent food! rotisserie chicken was amazing, thai ribs were very good, sweet potato pudding was fantastic! our server Jordan was very kind, attentive and friendly!

Love this place! David our server was amazing! The Tai Ribs are the best! But seriously their menu is pretty darn tasty

The esplanade location food is replicable to the Clearview location. The food at Zea's is always amazing to me. Whatever I have chosen thus far is simply delicious. The portion of food is good. I am a seafood lover so I usually go for the fish options. The sweet potato, corn grits and collard greens is my go to sides. The service is great! Food orders do not take long. Hooray for the kitchen staff. The atmosphere at Clearview is high energy. If you want more subdued go to Esplanade.

Zea has been doing a fantastic job with takeout orders during COVID. They have expanded the pickup area in the parking lot as the to go orders have skyrocketed. The ladies taking orders are patient and explain procedures for pickup. We have very much enjoyed ordering from Zea during COVID and they have done a commendable job adjusting to the new norm. Can't forget to mention the food is awesome!

Great food! Have had just about everything they have to offer and never disappointed. I also make sure i order enough food for leftovers.

Love Zeas. I normally get the ribs or rotisserie salad which I love but got salmon instead and it did not disappoint.

Although we wanted to avoid chain places on our trip to NOLA, in the interest of time we stopped here. With quasi creole fare, and a diverse menu, it seemed like a good pick. The hostess was very pleasant and welcoming. Our waitress was super awesome! Kept us laughing. The food: Crab cake appetizer--just okay, not the worse, but certainly nothing to write home about. Veggie Panini--great flavor! It's not too often I find a veggie option that's extremely filling and flavorful. Philly Panini---my sister says "just ok." Asia Almond Shrimp--very, very good! I'd go back for these. Shrimp pasta-- not bad, not great. Corn cheese grits--STAR OF THE TABLE. I'm taking off a star because our food took over 30 minutes to come out. We observed the table next to us had their food before us, although they sat a while after us. The manager did take a small percentage off for the inconvenience, which we appreciate, still, the wait threw us off schedule wise.

I had a girls' lunch here recently and it all went fine. We were greeted by a friendly hostess and our waitress came by right away to take our drink orders. She took our food order when she returned with our drinks. She seemed happy to be at work and was helpful with menu questions. Our food came out pretty quickly and everything was fantastic. Between us we ordered the chili glazed rotisserie chicken plate, the barbecue rotisserie chicken plate and the seared tuna salad (my order). I tried both chicken plates, and as always I was impressed with how juicy and tender the chicken was. I wish I could make chicken like that! My tuna salad was light and the tuna was seared perfectly rare. It was delicious!! My only complaint is that the area where we were seated - a booth near the bar - felt a little dark and dated. I much rather the opposite side of the restaurant. There's more natural light and if just seems warmer.

Consistent consistent consistent!!!! Consistently GREAT! Our "go to" when we can decide on a place! The fish is absolutely wonderful!! Asparagus cooked to perfection! I don't do the BBQ here! The rainbow trout is amazing

I never wait to be seated more than 10 mins even when busy. Food is always hot and taste great. Restaurant is quiet enough to have good conversations but lively enough for a good vibe.

food are decent. prices and portions weren't the best. service was a little slower but we did expect that for a saturday night. not our first choice for a dinner out.

we ordered take out from Zea today, we have sat in the restaurant many times but the first time I ordered food to go. During this pandemic, I understand restaurants are suffering and each are responding differently but the level of customer service and attention to cleanliness Sea provided was outstanding The server who took our order was prompt and very friendly, when we pulled up we waited 30secs and our food came out (because they had asked which car we were driving) and once the card was swiped, it was wiped down, the pen to sign was wiped down and the credit card holder was also wiped down. I have ordered food from many restaurants during the pandemic and this was the most impressed and efficient i have witnessed in terms of customer service and attention to cleanliness GREAT JOB ZEA!!!

Always tasty & fresh food. It's a place where multiple peeps can go and all have a completely different meal at the same time. Staff is always friendly, as well.

The food is always consistently good. Service is good. The space is darkened but not too dark.

We always love Zea's, they do a great job on the rotisserie and, of course, the grits will keep us coming back regardless. We stopped in for lunch on the way to the airport. Got a waiter named Jo; what a kick! He really knew his stuff, was very engaging and attentive, and just knocked it out of the park on service. Meal was typical; I almost always get the ribs. They're fun to share, it's plenty of food, and I like bringing the bones home to my pup, Tucker. He doesn't mind, either. Grits on the side along with snap beans and it was a meal! Very tasty, as always, and a really good way to send my wife off on her business trip. No pictures of the meal, sorry. I'd like to suggest you head on over and get yourself a rack of these ribs with a side of grits and some extra Thai sauce. If you're not going to bring the bones home, Tucker'll take 'em!

Food was delicious, service was good. The last waiter wasn't as good as the first time but he was still good. But I will definitely stop there every time I come to New Orleans. I've also been to the one St. Charles street. It was also good. The atmosphere was good every time.

After a week in Louisiana as a vegetarian, I have eaten a metric ton of fried carbs and have been feeling a bit bloated. So it was such a pleasant surprise to discover this restaurant! They have a lot of vegetarian options, many of which are fresh or steamed. Lots of salads, hummuses, and veggie sides. The food is from a variety of cuisines, so there's different flavors to choose from. Some southern classics, Thai sauces, Greek influence, etc. All of which was tasty!

Had the shrimp & grits. It was delicious. Service was good and prompt! I need to go back to try the ribs!

You really can't go wrong with Zea's rotisserie chicken, some of their fresh sides or salads! However, what was unexpected at this particular Zea's is the staff's attitude. Each of them must have pledged to be their sunniest all the time. And be genuine about it. The hostess welcomed us like we were coming to her pwn home. Our server was delightfully attentive and engaging. She paid just the right amount of attention to us and then left us alone to enjoy our lunch. When we requested a special take home container for one of the sides, she delivered. And as I looked around, other diners appeared to be getting the same sunny service we were receiving. That smacks of good teamwork and that's always good to see. And as we prepared to leave, a completely different staff member wished us a good afternoon. It was refreshing. The food? Was great. The rotisserie chicken is always a good pick. Flavorful and moist. The Thai snap peas, so good. And the collard greens will make anyone a fan! We just had a very enjoyable late lunch at this Zea's location.

After walking in to Copelands, my husband decided that he wanted to go to Zea's next door instead. I was hesitant walking into Zea's, because the parking lot was almost empty. There were only about 6-8 cars. The menu was short and to the point, almost to the point where I was undecided on what to get. After perusing their Yelp page, there was a consensus that the thai shrimp were good. Being as though I wasn't starving, I settled on the "small plates" section. At the table: Thai shrimp - small plate (4) Rib Stack - small plate (3) Mango mojito Chipotle Chicken Sandwich w/ grits on the side Kids grilled chicken alfredo Thai duck with a stir fry of noodle & veggies Thai shrimp (4) were great, nice size, very fresh and flavorful. Either I was too hungry or missed the memo about the tails being hidden in the batter. I was left picking the shells out of my teeth. I learned my lesson after devouring the first two. The rib stack was ok, it didn't impress me and was a little bland. I did a quick fix by dipping it into my thai sauce from the shrimp (crisis adverted). I was surprisingly full after eating 3 shrimp and 2 and a half of the rib stacks. Unfortunately, my mango mojito missed the mark, as the mint leaves were wilted and made the drink very tart. I didn't taste any mango flavor at all. I ended up digging the mint out of the drink. From my son's perspective, the Chipotle Chicken Sandwich w/ grits on the side was ahhmazing. The fact that they put the chipotle sauce on the side was a bonus, because he was able to use as much or less as possible. He raved about the grits, as did everyone else in the Yelp reviews. Kids grilled chicken alfredo, was impressive for a kid's meal. I was pleasantly surprised by the portion. The kids enjoyed it and didn't have anything left over. Now for the "Pièce De Résistance", Thai duck with a stir fry of noodle & veggies! I wasn't sure how this would work out because of the mixed reviews online, but my husband and kids thoroughly enjoyed this. Their thai sauce should be bottled and sold, its "that" good. The duck was very appealing on the plate, with its light bronze exterior. Atmosphere: We came at a good time because the 6-8 cars quickly multiplied, and by the time we left, we were looking at a packed house. The restaurant was clean, but very dim. The bathrooms were clean as well, my daughter really liked the bathroom. It reminded me of a bathroom in a nice Hilton hotel. All in all, good experience. I'd like to see more surf and turf options on the menu. Also, the server lead with the sweet potatoes being out of season, so they weren't on the menu. I thought that was odd, considering we came 2 days after Thanksgiving.

Thanks for a nice dinner, Kristen (manager). We enjoyed it and will return when we are back in town for work. Zea has a good menu and our meals were all delicious.

The food is good and so is the service. Don't sit in the bar area to eat though because it tends to get loud. Also, for some resin, this restaurant is always freezing cold.

We had a family dinner at the Esplanade location. We were a group of 14. One server assigned to our table. No one had bar drinks, water, tea and sodas only. Apps started out very good. However, when the entrees came( at different times) no one's food was hot. I had the spinach salad( a house original) that was so overdressed it was like the spinach had been sautéed. My sister in law and I had the stacked up appetizers plates in front of us during the entire meal, as no one came to clear them and we couldn't get our servers attention. Also instead of putting 2 water pitchers on the table , we had to keep asking for refills. When time for coffee , the server asked if anyone wanted any and sorta started walking off before everyone (14) of us had a chance to respond. This was on a Saturday afternoon with pouring rain. The place was not busy. The manager should have helped run out the food while it was hot. We actually felt like we were eating in shifts. Automatically added gratuity perhaps reflected the poor service. When we were leaving 2 other employees came over to clear our table, where were these people when we were dining? They could have helped our server clear dirty plates and deliver the food while it was hot. Overall very disappointing.

Be sure to ask for Joseph (red, curly hair) hands down the best waiter I have ever had... I went to Zea's earlier this evening with my family and had a great experience. While I can't speak for the food that my guests ate, the grilled trout that I ordered (without the "spicy cream sauce") was excellent, as were the quinoa and sweet potato sides. More importantly, though, the service was incredibly accommodating. Our server, Joseph, was second to none; hands down the best waiter I have ever had. He was not only very kind and helpful, but he also took a great deal of time and care in explaining menu items and ingredients to my grandparents, who at their age need to be selective about what they eat. He went above and beyond to assist us and ensure that we had a relaxing dinner. Service of this level of quality is rare these days, and worthy of note.

We went back to Zea's tonight. We were not disappointed with food which was excellent. Our server, Sylvia, was awesome and never left us waiting for her. She was there with refills without us asking. Definitely worth the trip back. We decided to come to Zea's for our Anniversary instead of going into New Orleans. We were not disappointed. My husband had the shrimp and grits which were excellent. I had the beef sirloin which was also excellent. I had a fresh mule from the bar which was so light and tasty. Our waiter brought us a complementary sweet potato bread pudding for dessert. Oh my gosh. What a treat.

This place didn't sell me right just because of the neighborhood. But the surrounding area is a cute little shopping center right by the airport. I first looked at the prices and thought they were little expensive for a "bar and grill." After tasting the food, I see why. I had the pesto trout with braised cabbage and roasted corn--you talkin' 'bout delicious! The trout was blackened and had a crunchy texture---and that crispness just melted in my mouth. I also had a chance to try the Thai ribs and Thai shrimp. Booming with FLAVOR!!!! If you get 5 stars from me, then you're one of a kind. Ask for Danielle!

We found that this was the perfect place to grab a bite to eat right before a movie. We skipped the wait and sat at the bar where Kat (Cat?) took care of us. We started with the duck empanadas, which were delicious! The shell was flaky on the outside with a nice meat in the middle. They were served with a yummy sauce that complimented the dish perfectly. For my entree, I had the shrimp and grits. The shrimp were tail-off in a creamy sauce complete with sausage. This dish was also really good, but it wasn't the BEST shrimp and grits I've had and I almost could have done without the sausage, even though I am a sausage person. However, the grits were nice and smooth and perfectly prepared, so there was no complaint there. Service was excellent and sitting at the bar was a great choice because it was quiet and we didn't feel rushed.

Fabulous place to eat and have coctails! Highly recommend!!! All the servers are so attentive and kind, the hostesses ate all lovely a d friendly! Highly recommend this restaurant!

I was dropping a friend at the airport and we had time before the flight for lunch. He's addicted to rotisserie chicken, so we stopped here. We had the hummus and duck empanadas for an appetizer and both were delicious. We both got the chicken(sweet chili) and ribs (Thai) and the meat was perfect. The sauces were a little on the sweet side for me, but still amazing.