Zeke's Kitchen & Bar
Restaurant · Smyrna ·
Caribbean favorites like plantain nachos, jerk chicken sandwiches, and tacos
Caribbean favorites like plantain nachos, jerk chicken sandwiches, and tacos
"When stomachs are growling, tensions are rising, and you need a meal so enjoyable that it’ll shut everybody up, head to Zeke’s Haitian Kitchen. Watch satisfaction wash over your crew as they're sipping rum punches and dipping meaty conch fritters in a spicy aioli. The menu runs deep but is fantastic from top to bottom: griot tacos with spicy epis, jerk chicken on soft tortillas, and a massive bowl of better-than-you’ve-had djon djon rice with sweet corn and peas. The portions are generous, the vibe is easy, and it’s a reliable go-to that saves you from the “where should we eat?” spiral." - jacinta howard, juli horsford, nina reeder
"Zeke’s Kitchen & Bar, a Haitian restaurant in Smyrna, is where you show up when stomachs are growling, tensions are rising, and you need a meal so good it’ll shut everybody up. This is a spot where you can roll up in a t-shirt and leggings and fit in just fine. The dining room’s bright, with a tucked-away bar and a crowd of regulars talking over rum punches and jerk chicken. The menu covers a lot—griot tacos loaded with spicy epis, jerk chicken on soft tortillas, and a massive bowl of earthy djon djon rice with sweet corn and peas—but it never feels like it’s doing too much. The portions are generous, the vibe is chill, and it’s the kind of place you’ll think about the next time your group chat is stuck in decision hell. photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman Pause Unmute Food Rundown Plantain Nachos Piled high with chunks of juicy jerk chicken breast, pico, and a cilantro crema, the plantain chips here are thick enough to carry that load and crisp enough to snap. They’re salty-sweet, and honestly, it’s tempting to make a whole meal out of these and call it a day. PlayMute video credit: Sarah Newman Djon Djon This is a huge bowl stacked with black rice, sweet corn, and peas that give it a savory-sweetness. And it doesn’t matter what protein you throw on top—jerk chicken, salmon, shredded pork, etc.—this spicy, rich, and earthy rice dish is a menu must-have. photo credit: Sarah Newman Fried Red Snapper The skin on this snapper shatters like thin glass, and the meat underneath is flaky, juicy, and seasoned all the way to the tiny bones you’ll be picking out. The green, herby-citrusy sauce it comes with is so good you could drink it. Griot Tacos The pork in these tacos taste like it’s been slow-cooked for hours, and the epis marinade gives these tacos some heat. The tortilla is soft enough to fall apart but somehow still holds up. Jerk Chicken Salad Order this if you want something that could intimidate your average dainty salad. It's huge and stacked with smoky, tender jerk chicken, cherry tomatoes, and red onions. The jalapeños give it a nice spicy kick. photo credit: Sarah Newman" - Jacinta Howard
"This family-owned and operated restaurant serves Haitian dishes fused with American comfort food favorites. While the sandwich section is small at Zeke’s, the flavors are absolutely not and pack a punch. Try the Haitian, an epis-marinated pork and brisket combo topped with Monterrey jack cheese, pikliz (Haitian relish), and black pepper aioli, or the blackened grouper and fried green tomato sandwich dressed with epis aioli." - Eater Staff
"This family-owned and operated restaurant serves Haitian dishes fused with American comfort food favorites. Start with the plantain nachos topped with jerk chicken, pico de gallo, and drizzles of cilantro lime crema or conch fritters dressed with peppers and onions. Sandwiches at Zeke’s include the Haitian, a pork and brisket combo topped with Monterrey jack cheese, pikliz (Haitian relish), and black pepper aioli, and a blackened grouper and fried green tomato sandwich. For entrees, try the stewed chicken, Zeke’s spaghetti tossed with smoked sausage and peppers and onions, or the restaurant’s take on steak frites garnished with chimichurri served with yucca fries. The bar at Zeke’s serves a mean rum Old Fashioned and a tropical riff on the mule using dark rum." - Lia Picard
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