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    Zasu

    4.6 (143 reviews)
    Open 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    ZASU ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Red snapper entree
    Clark C.

    One of my top 20 restaurants.... ever... anywhere. Excellent service, ambience, cocktails and food. Latest trip included octopus, pork belly and tuna crudo apps. For entrees we had... red snapper and beef short rib. Fresh, high quality eats. It is mid city and requires an uber ride but it's a short ride and worth the trip.

    Apple crumble cake with butter pecan ice cream

    Let's get the things that could have been better out of the way. The inside was a little underwhelming. Every inch of wall is green, even though the green, brown and gold accents go very well together, it was an interesting choice for a Michelin star restaurant. But I'm not an interior designer so I digress. That concludes the things that could have been better. If you're like me, you go check the one star reviews of places. There's only a few for Zasu. The one that stuck out to me was the guy complaining about portion sizes. Not exactly sure what he eats on a daily basis but this was plenty of food. If you want enormous portions that you can't finish, go literally anywhere else in Nola. Every course was portioned out perfectly in my opinion. Jeffrey was our lovely waiter who took great care of us! The item names are captioned in the pictures. Everything was wonderful but dessert was my favorite. The apple crumb cake had an apple cider reduction that I've never had before and it was delicious. Don't even get me started on how good that butter pecan ice cream was either! The pistachio cheesecake was well balanced. Not super sweet but rich. The whipped cream was not sweet on its own but when eaten with the cheesecake you realize the chef knew what they were doing. It balanced out the flavor profile of the dessert and kept it from being sickly sweet. If those two desserts are on the menu when you visit, I would highly recommend! This is a small and intimate dining area and once filled, can be quite loud. We had an 8:30 reservation and by the second course most of the other diners were finishing up and leaving. While eating dessert we ended up having the whole place to ourselves. Really amped up the ambiance and romantic aspect. Getting a later reservation is also highly recommended.

    Braised Beef Short Rib
    Sedonia D.

    I was treated to a birthday dinner at Zasu, and the experience was absolute perfection. Every dish served was set with intention, down to the order in which we received our food and with a meticulous table clean between them. Our server was kind and attentive, and the interior was intimate and lively. The portion sizes were plentiful and we had plenty leftovers to take home. Zasu deserved that Michelin star, and I am super eager to come back and try more of their well-crafted food. If you have the opportunity to try, go with any of the fish; extremely fresh and delicious!

    Pork belly
    Audrey S.

    By far one of the best restaurants in NOLA. Parking is limited, I would suggest customers ride share. Snagged a reservation the night before for a weeknight late night dining time. Salmon was cooked to perfection and the apple crumble cake was the best ending.

    Sara G.

    Zasu in New Orleans is a culinary heaven. I love having a woman chef at the helm, especially one as skilled in seafood as Chef Sue Zemanick. This place is perfect for seafood lovers and those who appreciate the creative magic of a chef truly in her element. Our meal spanned the seafood spectrum, and I couldn't help but turn it into a tapas-style tasting experience to try multiple dishes. The blue crab fettuccini was creamy and rich. The snapper was tender and beautifully presented. The hamachi crudo was the favorite, with a subtle horseradish kick that added a fresh, spicy contrast to the fish. Then there were the scallops, seared with a golden crust with a meltingly tender in the center. The gem salad was crisp and refreshing, which I used as a palate cleanser between bites. And the seafood sweet potato soup was pure comfort in a bowl. Ok I'm full now. I'm so glad we ventured out of the city a little to find this spot. Bless you chef. Amazing!

    Joshua S.

    Fantastic experience with delicious food and impeccable service a must-stop on any culinary trip to The Big Easy, I love Chef Zemanick's creations, especially the baby octopus, pork cheeks, halibut, short ribs, and the coconut buttercream cake.

    The baby Octopus- extraordinary
    E F.

    Very small cozy and unique little place in mid city. It is surprisingly less noisy than expected for the size. It is another place to add to your list of culinary adventures in NOLA! Be adventurous and try the octopus and you will not regret! It is savory and the best I have had since Italy! The tuna crudo is also divine! The menu is not extensive but creative and masterfully prepared. Good wine list and interesting mixology selection. Service is excellent and they will guide you through the meal. It makes for a lovely evening with friends or a special evening out.

    The Butterfly cocktail
    Audrey W.

    I decided to treat myself to a "nice" dinner during my work trip to Nola. This was amazingly delicious food! My sweet potato soup came with 2 perfectly fried and seasoned oysters. The fluke special came atop a warm grilled corn salad that tasted like summer on a plate. If I could have gotten away with licking the dishes I would have! Not prohibitively expensive and well priced for the quality of food.

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    Ask the Community - Zasu

    Are dogs allowed in the outdoor seating area?

    Thank you for your question! Yes, we do, however our patio area is very small, so larger dogs may not have much space if there are other guests seated.

    Is there outdoor seating and can it be reserved?

    Yes, they do have some tables outside. I would recommend making reservations.

    What is the dress code or recommended attire?

    We like to say upscale casual. Jeans are totally ok.

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    Last night's dinner at Toups Meatery was the kind of meal that reminds you why this place is such a…read moreNew Orleans staple. From the moment we sat down, the staff set the tone--professional, genuinely friendly, and impressively efficient. We began with a trio of starters that showcased both richness and restraint. The foie gras torchon was silky and indulgent, perfectly complemented by fruit confiture and warm, toasted Bellegarde Bakery bread--a classic pairing done right. Marinated crab claws, dressed in a lively chili vinaigrette, delivered a bright, briny punch, while the pickled pineapple and jalapeño chips added just the right balance of sweetness and heat. A cucumber salad rounded out the starters, crisp and refreshing, acting as a welcome palate reset before the mains. For entrées, comfort and finesse shared the plate. The confit chicken thighs were meltingly tender, paired with ham-braised greens swimming in a tangy apple cider vinegar broth. A lovely Dijon cream tied everything together, adding richness without overwhelming the dish. Equally memorable was the half smoked duck, beautifully executed and deeply flavorful, served over a smooth pumpkin-sweet potato purée. The cherry bourbon glaze brought a subtle sweetness, while the pepitas added texture and a nutty finish. Dessert was the perfect exclamation point on an already wonderful meal: a slice of hot chocolate cheesecake, decadent and deeply chocolaty, crowned with toasted marshmallow fluff that leaned just enough into nostalgia without crossing into excess. Toups Meatery continues to deliver thoughtful, soulful cooking with polish and heart--comfort food elevated, served by a team that clearly knows what they're doing. A thoroughly satisfying experience from start to finish.

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    Excited to get to try this cool little bar and restaurant which has named one of the best 50 bars…read morein world. Reservations fill up months in advance, so we were very grateful to get one. Charming patio, and beautiful intimate interior with just 4 seats at the gorgeous bar and about 6 small tables inside. The cocktail menu is seasonal, and this spring, many were tea infused. I had the Columbina with gin, jasmine tea pear verdita, boomsma and lemon, and my husband had the Jewel sazerac - both exquisite. We shared 5 small plates - the crawfish bread - crawfish inside a crispy, flaky croissant like bread - OMG deliciousness. Then the tufa crudo - so fresh and flavorful, the crab tartlets - fine, but not as good as the other dishes; excellent salad, and the broccolini in a housemade horseradish goat cheese sauce - wow; one of the best broccolini dishes we have had. The carrots looked amazing, too. What a treat!

    Had an amazing meal at Jewel of the South on Good Friday this year! I was looking for cocktail bars…read moreat which to grab a bite in the French Quarter before our Haunted History tour later in the evening, and Jewel of the South had amazing reviews and was really close to where we needed to be. The vibes were immaculate from the moment we walked through the outdoor patio! We were seated upstairs at a table for two and our server helpfully explained all the different parts of the menu. We weren't super hungry so we split a bunch of lighter bites and grabbed a handful of cocktails as well. Our favorites of the night were the crab tartlettes and the savory calas with snapper pastrami. The tuno crudo had fresh fish but it felt a bit overwhelmed by the other flavors, which were kind of one-note and heavy. The bread that came with it was overtoasted, but the foie gras parfait was excellent. We ended the night with the grapefruit sesame panna cotta. The flavors were surprising but they worked really well together. Would definitely come back for cocktails and light bites the next time we're in the city!

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    Gorgeous bar; only 4 barstools, first come, first served

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    I work right by this cute little shotgun and have seen it as many places over the years, and while…read moreI was so sad when the last place closed, I'm so excited that Hot & Soul came here! It has an interesting, culturally diverse menu, great ambiance, and the folks running it, we met Mike and Chris, were so sweet and lovely to talk to. They definitely put a lot of care into the food they are putting out. We got the H&S bibb salad, which was fresh, with fun pops of flavor and crunch, and not overly dressed, which I really appreciate. We then split a bowl of t seafood gumbo, which was incredible. I love a seafood forward stock for gumbo and this one had a great minerality that Mike told us came from the oyster brine he'd saved from the fresh oysters that eventually went into the gumbo. The oysters were perfectly cooked and there were ample crawfish tails and large shrimp to make this a hearty dish. We also got the crawfish spaghetti special, which was loaded up with crawfish tails, and also slices of garlic, onion, and calabrian chili oil which gave a nice spice without making the dish heavy. The drinks were fun too, get the cuba libre daiquiri if you like rum drinks! They have half priced drinks during happy hour, which goes til 6 so you can actually make it after work. We will definitely be back!!

    This place only really came on our radar when we started going to the new Trader Joe's…read more They had a very interesting menu so we decided to give it a try. Walked right in and was greeted and seated immediately. It's very intimate on the inside, it's got a long skinny bar with seating surrounding it. Started with their old "pho"shioned. I love an old fashioned and am fond of pho so figured couldn't lose. It was good and the flavors really blended well. Ordered the burger it had like a Big Mac flavor vibe, but with crispy loose meat. Also, ordered the lil salad it was light and refreshing not heavy on the dressing.

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