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Zea Rotisserie & Bar

93/100 (3102 ratings)

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"Probably the best tasting food in Lafayette. A must for either Dine-in at lunch or dinner time. Definitely a place to try because you will be..."

Michael Cuellar

"Great service the duck Empanadas were delicious! The wife got the rotisserie chicken and I got the red beans and rice and the chicken was so tender I..."

Kris Byrd

"Exceptional service and mouth watering food! We were greeted immediately. Our server was very attentive to our table and her other tables. And..."

Kara Clayton Bergeron

"Kudos to Leonard and his wonderful staff for making my 70th birthday celebration so outstanding! We wanted for nothing! The staff was very..."

Ellyn Macpherson

"This my favorite restaurant!!! Go there every year for my birthday!!! Great food!!! Great drinks!!! Excellent service!!! My family Mothers Day..."

Nita Marie Matthews

"One of my favorite places to dine. Everything on the menu is amazing. The duck empanadas are a..."

Krystal Boudreaux

"The service and food are 5 star for sure. I had the Asian Almond Shrimp and David had the Thai ribs. What's the best thing on the menu? Anything..."

Cain Vallot

"Had a great dinner this evening. Food was delicious and our waiter, Corey B., made the evening that much more enjoyable. Thanks for a great..."

Andrea Pinac Foreman

"This place is definitely a must stop they have great food and a good..."

Chad Trombatore

"Awesome food, service, and management. You owe it to yourself to dine here. Our group had ribs, chicken Peking duck, shrimp, and the ribeye steak. I..."

Bryan Campbell

"What can I say... I went in for the ribs and the server suggested the lamb. He was right!!! It was a truly moving foodie experience. Our server Blake..."

Art Kilchrist

"Food was excellent, service was good, asian almond shrimp is the best shrimp dish in..."

Matthew L. Broussard

"Place was packed, lots of grads celebrating, including ours. Staff was on top of their game! Food was awesome, service was awesome! Thank you..."

Matt Kimbrough

"Excellent food. My favorite is the pesto trout with my chosen sides of corn grits and asparagus. The trout is amazing, crusted in pesto. The grits..."

The Hungry Chick

"My favorite is the corn grits - a real winner. On the other hand, I have always found the entrees to be somewhat mediocre. No reservations. Seems..."

JJ

"I love Zea’s! The service is consistently pretty good. They have delicious food and drinks. They also have very healthy options. My favorite salad..."

AytchEmm

"Wonderful! Lunch is a bargain. Get the grits. I love the sirloin with mushroom gravy. You can get a very large portion to take home if you can't get..."

Wyatt Collins

"Just like Pavlov's dog, say the words "Roasted Corn Grits" and I start salivating. I know the grits cant be good for your health because they taste..."

TheNakedCritic

"First time here and I found Zea to be a jewel hidden away in Lafayette. Their menu features a good selection of rotisserie foods though some are only..."

JWB

"Here again 2018..Awesome meal as usual!!Below is last posting. “Enjoy”Great food...Have eaten there multiple..."

David W. Laughlin

"This is a two prong review.We ordered Zeas using the Waitr app.I thought the service and speed we exceptional. I thought the portions..."

John

"We've been coming to Zea for years, and it never disappoints. The food is always incredibly well done, and we've always had great service. On this..."

CajunKate

"I had the hummus and some sort of shrimp appetizer on a bed of quinoa. Mom had garlic chicken with potatoes and grits. Everything was..."

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"Anyone going here should definitely have a plate of hummus (every type is great) and the duck empanadas. The drinks here are practically addictive...."

Dani

"This is absolutely my favorite restaurant of all time. The ribs never disappoint and the corn grits are the holy grail of the food world. They leave..."

Elizabeth

"Corn grits corn grits corn grits, you have to try the corn grits. I highly suggest coming in to Zeas for lunch, they have a great lunch menu and good..."

M K

"Consistently good grub!. I have eaten here many times and both the food and service are consistently good. The Asian shrimp appetizer is outstanding..."

Mitchl1221

"Good eating!. My mom can't even make red beans and sausage this good and she is the queen of..."

Tifduhon

"Always a GREAT dining experience with excellent service and food. Ryan T. was perfectly attentive and..."

Helga

"One of my favorite restaurants in Lafayette, if not my number 1. The service is fantastic and each server I've had has been knowledgable on all of..."

N

"Hit and miss. I love most dishes- esp the vegetables and hummus. I did not like the pork. They have good..."

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"Damn good. This place never fails to present good food. I've come here over a fee dozen times over the years and I haven't gotten something I don't..."

Sterder

"Never disappoints. One o.... Never disappoints. One of the best places in Laf. Constitently for many years.-----26 Jan,..."

MJ

"Great. The roasted chicken and corn grits are the best in..."

Food Junkie

"Everything I have eaten from Zea's has been excellent. Over-hyped by pretty much everyone but the food and the service is absolutely..."

Teddy B.

"Awesome food and..."

Gail Mathis

"Bronzed rainbow trout, corn grits, and sweet potatoes.....TO DIE FOR. Delicious and amazing food, perfect service, great atmosphere. Basically your..."

Geekhausen

"I've never had a problem with anything I have ordered from Zea's! Amazing food and service. Mediterranean hummus is a must have for an appetizer as..."

Aria Dev

"So good!!. First off, our server was Awesome! My friend and I had the spa martinis which are AMAZING!!!!!! Food was delicious as..."

Luvya86

"Excellent. Love the food!!!! Food was cold once or twice because of a big party (12 people). But nothing else to complain about. The food is..."

VC

"Never a bad meal. Food: eclectic mix. Service: on the spot. Worst problem: I would go more often but it is too crowded. Zea's needs to screw up a..."

Van Auld

"Great service. The atmosphere was nice very inviting. It is worth the trip to eat there. The food tasted just as good as it looked on the..."

Jimmy Gypin

"Had lunch over the holidays and everything was good. My son really liked the roasted corn grits. Korean tacos were also very..."

Likestoeat

"All good. I have never had anything I did not like. I get the grits every time I go. No serious get the..."

J Paul Ayo

"LOVE!!!. I love love love this place!!! I don't get their much anymore! When I do, I want to eat everything!!! One of my favorite..."

Alice

"ASIAN ALMOND SHRIMP!!!. ...nuff..."

Boudreaux

"I do really like zeas I did think for sometime that it was slightly overrated but it has grown on me. All of the dishes I have had have always been..."

Melissa Hale

"Great. Absolutley love Zea's i get some type of fish almost everytime i go! Also can't beat the corn..."

Gene Flotte

"Can't go wrong with corn grits, thai ribs and an ice cold..."

Lyla R.

"Enjoyable experience. My aunt and cousin came in from Texas, and we decided to check out Zea the day before Valentines. Service was great, but the..."

Jeremiah Hoggmire

"Always good food. I love the corn grits and the red beans and chicken are..."

Christie

"LOVE IT!. This is one of Lafayette's BEST restaurants!Consistently great! Everything is delicious, even the drinks. Well, the mojitos leave a..."

Amelia

"Like it. I love ZZZZZZZZZZea there r so GREAT. The food and the ppl . Best in..."

Priscilla BT

"Love the food and used to love the ribs until they started putting cilantro on..."

Kit

"One of our favorites in Lafayette. Everything we've tried at Zea was delicious. A great selection of fish & seafood. Try the Duck Empanadas, I..."

C-Squared

"Delicious!. I don't often dine in chain restaurants, but this one is an exception to the rule. The Thai ribs are my personal favorite. Great food,..."

Andrew

"Always consistant. Had the Mediterranean Hummus and corn grits. Both delicious. Tried the Korean Pork Tacos. Something I normally wouldn't get but..."

Jack

"Expensive, but delicious. Good for a fancy date. Not recommended for families or children, but they are welcome. Full bar and knowledgeable..."

N S M

"Get the corn grits!!!. IF you try nothing else try the corn grits from Zea's. VERY good.Everything I have every gotten from Zea's is great...."

Eric

"Thai ribs, corn grits and snap beans = Awesome. Nuff..."

Chase Soileau

"Love Love Love!!!. We googled Urbanspoon while in Lafayette shopping. The number one restaurant listed was Zea Rotisserie and Grill. We went not..."

Kimberly L Fontenot

"Great Place. Love thier menu of items...was hesitant to try the steak but glad i did...eaten at the one in Lafayette, Mandiville and Baton Rouge -..."

Claude H Faulkenberry III

"One of my Favorites!. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Zeas! Some items I highly recommend: Spinach Salad, Hummus, Thai Ribs, Asian Almond Shrimp Appetizer (can get..."

Cajuncakes

"I ordered the hummus as an appetizer. To drink I had the pale ale and the amber lager. The main course was twice roasted duck with Thai snap beans..."

Matthew Chouest

"I've eaten at restaurants all over the world and would classify myself as a food snob and I have never had a better meal than what you get from..."

CMenard

"Lafayette's finest. Zea's is absolutely delish and the service has always been top notch. Having a large party of 10+ we waited about an hour for a..."

Dtez

"Really nice place. I had the Thai Ribs and they were awesome! Also the roasted garlic corn grits were amazing! I enjoyed the Roasted Garlic Hummus..."

BigJ

"Tried the hummus and loved it! The roasted corn grits and Thai beans are amazing as..."

Emily Hickson

"ASIAN TUNA SALAD......."

Ziz

"AH-mazing!. My boyfriend and I came here for the first time for Valentines Day and let me tell you, that was some of the best food I have eaten...."

Brittany Slaton

"Almond shrimp are to die for! Will definitely be..."

Lindsey Dold Romero

"I've ate here more than a few times and I can honesty say this is one of the best if not the best restaurant in Lafayette.. The best ribs and duck..."

Joel Champagne

"Awesome. All that I can say is Zea is awesome. Everything that I've eaten over there so far has been delicious. I cannot find any critique that I can..."

Kimba

"You gotta try the grits......"

Ashley Boudreaux

"Loved it!. Went for lunch, and the service was great. and the food was amazing! the asian almond shrimp were GREAT!!! this is now one of my favorite..."

Sommer Simon

"My first experience here was fairly unimpressive; however, the filet steak I had recently has made me a believer. Great atmosphere, appetizers, and..."

Jenna LaChenaye

"I have never actaully been inside the restaurant itself, but Zea caters and I would definitley recommend..."

Alyssa Marcel

"The duck is where it's at! Good food, good service. Overall pleasant dining..."

Patrick Farr

"A++ one of the best places to eat in Lafayette great service great food, little bit of a wait but more then worth..."

Andrew Demaria

"Nice place. When your party can't agree on the type of food they want, go to Zea's. They have a very broad menu and we've never had a bad..."

RedState

"Love it. We love the variety, all is so good. The fish is always so tasty!! Love the wine selection, atmosphere...Good job..."

Big Papa

"The grits, the grits, the grits. Have I mentioned the grits? Wow! It made a believer out of me. Great appetizers and rotiserie..."

Jb Lormand

"LOVE IT!!. LOVE THE THAI RIBS!!! PANNINI'S ARE AWESOME..."

Carlie

"Recommend the spinach salad corn grits and thAi ribs! Great atmosphere!lovethis..."

Moonpiezmom

"The food here is great. Have never had any bad things to say about Zea's. The Thai Ribs are great, but the Veal is my favorite. Cannot go wrong..."

Eric Hebert

"One of my favorites. Everything here is good. The duck empanada appetizer is something I crave frequently. The thai ribs are also one of my very..."

Frank Miller

"I have been to this location before. We visited with 4 colleagues for a business dinner. The food is very good quality and tasty. The service was a..."

Pete P

"Enjoyed the food. There was a party with kids that were left to run around with little to no supervision, so that dampened the overall feel but that..."

Damian Henry

"What’s not to like? This was a fantastic meal, the food was absolutely delicious. I said at the bar and place a to go order, and the bartender was..."

RVPeak

"Easy to find! Large restaurant with booths or tables , nice bar area with seating at bar, or tables, plenty parking with a few outdoor tables/chairs..."

PMTasha B.

"We recommend Zea Rotisserie. Great atmosphere and great food. Overall great experience for us. Had the signature Thai Ribs and Asian Almond Shrimp..."

Beardman

"If you're a food enthusiast like me, Zea's in Lafayette is an absolute gem. The combination of great-tasting ribs and roasted chicken is a match made..."

John Snow

"The fried shrimp salad and the bread pudding were excellent. Our waiter was very attentive, but the kitchen was..."

Suzanne Bejsovec

"The food is consistently excellent at the locations that we visit. We didn’t have to wait to be seated. We had the Mediterranean Hummus and could..."

DoIReallyWant ToDoThisAgain

"Zea's was a good idea for a Sunday lunch with friends. We did not make a reservation, however, we quickly got a table. The service was good and the..."

gau'tam shiro'dkar

"I'm visiting from Texas and this was the best food experience I've had in Louisiana by far! Great atmosphere as well! The Thai ribs were top notch,..."

Jonathan Mount

Dwyer's Cafe

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"Diane Pledger Ryder recommends Dwyer's Cafe. 22 mins · I had cousins coming through, one from Texas, one from Hammond. I suggested Dwyers, good..."

Diane Pledger Ryder

"The service is always great. The food is delicious. The atmosphere is comfortable . The outdoor patio is a great place to enjoy the..."

Doug Sergent

"One of the all-time great plate lunch venues. I like to order the eggplant dressing instead of rice to underpin the roast pork. And don't pass up the..."

Randy Holmes

"My first time here. Food was delicious and the service couldn’t have been better. Ate breakfast this time, hopefully will have plate lunch next..."

Murphy Pellegrin

"The best early breakfast spot in downtown..."

Michael Piccione

"Hearing Mr Mike’s voice asking “Cornbread, White Bread, Wheat Bread?!?!” is as Lafayette as the Ragin Cajuns. I get the pork roast over..."

Chris Brouillette

"The food was really good and very plentiful with a fun and friendly..."

Sheri Abbott Leblanc

"Where else can you get cow tongue in a gravy! Great food, people, and..."

Craig Olivier

"I'm from the Dallas area, but discovered this gem when my niece attended ULL for one semester about five years ago. I travel to Acadiana periodically..."

Kevin Quattlebaum

"Best place to sit and enjoy a breakfast sandwich and a nice hot cup of..."

Shari Dronet Melancon

"Some of the best food I've had in a long time!Recommend to..."

David Vincent

"Charming atmosphere, delicious breakfast, fabulous..."

Manny Medina

"A Lafayette tradition downtown. Good, solid place for breakfast. I especially like the biscuits. And a great lunch place, particularly the buffet..."

JJ

"Jan.20,2016 Today was the first time had lunch at Dwyer's Cafe. My grandson and myself each had a lunch and it was so much food. The prices are..."

Debra Breaux

"I like dwyer's plate lunches the food is very tasty & they give you nice size portion though they're kind of on the expensive side its well worth the..."

Yella Boh

"This is the best diner in lafayette in my opinion. Good prices and the best sweet potato pancakes that I have ever had. The waiter was really nice..."

Matilda Dreads Moström

"Breakfast was great and the price is right. It was clean and the staff was friendly. The kids loved it too. Coffee was nice and hot. Pancakes and..."

Kenny Coons

"Hard to beat. Good diner food. Plate lunches are to much for me, unless I can take a nap. Mostly I drop by for breakfast, eggs (any style), grits,..."

Van Auld

"Great "little" downtown restaurtant. Very good plate lunches; good variety. Very generous servings. Will definitely continue to..."

Janettob

"Cajun Home Cooking. It's a great little plate lunch place during lunch hours. They tend to go heavy on the garlic and the gravy is a little thicker..."

Teddy B.

"Don't come to Lafayette without eating here..... Best plate lunches......Ground Zero for what food portions should be at all restaurants....and a..."

Mark R

"This review is a bit biased considering I've been an employee here for quite sometime, but as an employee I have a great angle on what goes on here!..."

Gavin Seneca

"Old-School Breakfast. The only thing that matters is that this place has the best biscuits bar..."

Themarblefaun

"Excellent!. Delicious, delicious breakfast. I had french toast, fried eggs, and sausage patties- the french toast was perfect, and the sausage had a..."

Littleshell

"The brunch for locals. Although the service wasn't speedy (I think we were a one off), it was an incredibly friendly place that served great..."

Michael

"Awesome. My daughter goes to school here so while visiting I decided to give this a try. I had the best sweet potatoe pancakes in the world. The..."

Pele

"Very good food- authentic- good price- love the lunch..."

La Foodie

"The food is great but the service is..."

Angtle

"Get the plate lunch. Especially when they have fried fish and étouffé on the same day - get the fish smothered with it!The cabbage rolls..."

Samuel Adams

"You have to try the Boudin Balls and Bistro Sauce!..."

Kay T.

"Burgers were just ok. Waitress was very..."

Mandy Harrison Patterson

"Something wrong with the person who doesn't like it.. I have NEVER had a bad experience here. The food has ALWAYS been good, and I like..."

Janiedough

"Breakfast!. Great breakfast, down home service and just plain yummy. Lunch is great when you want to NOT eat healthy and want some down home comfort..."

Tereson Rougee Dupuy

"Quite possibly the best breakfast I have ever had. The sweet potato pancacks are..."

Cypher Spider

"All Good. You will not leave..."

Barefoot Mambo

"Why not more places like Dwyers?!? Food is a steal, huge proportions, and the service is always worth rewarding. Two thumbs up..."

Jesse W.

"Best Plate Lunch. This place has an awesome breakfast (try the hashbrowns, you will not be disappointed) and an even better lunch. If you go home..."

Bradimus Prime

"Great Place To Grab Breakfast or Lunch Downtown.... If you like diner/cafe food and happen to be downtown drop in and give Dwyer's a try... Breakfast..."

Matt Gholston

"The food was good. Waitress was nice. They did mess up our orders a bit. Not the waitress, the back, but they were busy. Just forgot a few extra we..."

Shaina Richard

"This place was great! We brought my mom there after going to the temple. Delicious food and fast service! Great comfort foods and enough variety for..."

K. S. (Estrogen)

"As a former resident of Lafayette who worked in downtown at the now defunct Daily Advertiser, I have a history eating at Dwyers, not to mention it..."

Catherine A. Montgomery

"Fun old style diner, with cafeteria style plate lunches and also a full menu to order from ! Service was quick and attentive. Right in the middle of..."

Lauren (Rose)

"Consistently delicious. I order breakfast here about once a week and it's always cooked perfectly as-requested. The plate lunches can be too salty in..."

L. Rocha

"If you are looking for a true Southern food experience, this is the place. Not only did they have super friendly staff, the food is true Southern,..."

Crystal DeMoura

"Went here for the first time yesterday with my husband, we were absolutely thrilled with the delicious, hot breakfast. Our server, Ms. Beth, was so..."

Hannah Ezzo

"A good breakfast stop and a great lunch spot. The crab cake eggs benedict was poached perfectly. The staff are friendly and courteous. Dwyer's is a..."

Kerry Cahill

"$7 cheeseburger was yuge and delicious! Very good meal! Cute cafe, and seems to have pretty regular diners, which speaks..."

L Romero

"The food and service was amazing. I ordered fried catfish with fries. The items on the buffet was very unexpected. It was a taste of home, a deep..."

Frances Rami

"Very good! Driving through towards Atlanta from Houston. Stopped for breakfast. I got the number five with fried egg whites, bacon, and sweet potato..."

Gabriel V

"Many suggested this Lafayette staple while we were in town on vacation. Classic diner vibes where plenty of regulars know each other. Fast service,..."

Lauren RT

"We popped in her for breakfast during our 3-day stay in Lafayette. This was the BEST breakfast we had on the trip, and the staff went out of their..."

Kurt Coffin

"This place was great! I love the service and the food was amazing. Trust me you won’t be disappointed with anything on the menu. This place is a..."

Nola Mech

"Excellent customer service and good environment. The employee her name is Alexis Toucheck she was very kind, friendly and helpful. The Omelette was..."

Nelson Pantoja

"Great location, right in the hrat of downtown Lafayette. Cozy, and quaint, locally owned and ran. They have great employees and always great food...."

lysiane Cormier

"What a cool little spot in downtown. We stopped here on our drive from New Orleans to Austin. The food is excellent, and our server was..."

Ryan Chlebek

"It was delicious!! Our food came out fast and hot. Our waitress was great too. We’re from oklahoma and this was the first time eating at dwyers..."

Mindy Coldren

"A really nice place to have breakfast while passing by Lafayette. Sandwiches are tasty and quick served. Coffee is delicious... While I do not drink..."

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