This place was so good. Definitely has one dishes I had never heard of or tried before. I wasn't trying to eat too heavy so I had an appetizer. I tried the plantain nachos with chicken. They were very good. The plantain nachos provided and interesting texture. The chicken was well seasoned and the other toppings provided a good compliment. I also had an old fashioned and it was decent. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting the Metro Atlanta area. read more

Zeke's Kitchen & Bar - Old Fashioned - New American Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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Zeke's in Smyrna is easy to locate off South Cobb Drive. I was working nearby and customer told me how good their oxtail were. She showed me a picture. I had been wanting to try their food so figured give it a try. I placed an order for Haitian patties, Oxtail, and a side salad. When I arrived, I reviewed the receipt and noticed the price of the oxtail increased from $38 to $42. The price on the website is not currently reflecting the prices being charged. I use the unkind app but it was not working so could not use it to pay. The hostess said it was an ongoing issue. Let's discuss the food. My coworker enjoyed her Haitian patties. She said the island slaw was really good. The side salad is the house salad. I asked for balsamic dressing when given the option. There was none on that salad. Sigh. The oxtail were good. They were very well seasoned and had a good flavor. The rice and beans were good but not enough. The rice could have been cooked a tad bit longer. It wasn't fine bur like 1 minute when have been perfect. I did not dine in but it looked nice inside. There was a decent amount of people there. It was clean and nicely decorated. I would eat here again but I didn't like the price difference in the oxtails or lack of salad dressing. I think dining there those issues could have been addressed but I was back at work. read more

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Every last bite of food and every last drop of our drinks were delicious! It's food in restaurants like this that makes you want to lick the fork to get every last crumb. *no forks were licked* The food was so good after eating our appetizer or plantain nachos I dived right into our mains before taking pics. The waitress along with other staff members were extremely polite and helpful. I will say my only qualm is that it took a while for the waitress to return to our table. Once our food was brought out they never returned to check in. Even after the plates were cleared it took another 10-12 mins to be acknowledged. Coming from a big city, this might be a skewed version of events as I am accustomed to wait staff checking in at least once but nonetheless food was amazing. The restaurant was also clean and felt cozy inside. read more

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This review is for Zeke's second place in West Midtown! We walked into Zeke's knowing nothing. It was open on a Sunday when lots of other places in West Midtown were closed. I thought it was a sport's bar. My taste buds began to activate when I saw the Haitian dishes on the menu. We had hit the jackpot. This spot is Zeke's second location and seemed brand new. Sonya, our charming and welcoming server took us under her wing. She helped us navigate the interesting choices. I ordered the oxtails and my partner chose the Djon Djon bowl. OMG, the flavors made our toes wiggle. With just the right amount of heat, the oxtails might be the best I ever tasted. All I heard from my spouse was cooing as she devoured the Djon Djon. The portions were so huge, we enjoyed these dishes again ten hours later after drinking at a reception. I'm smacking my lips now. We're from Minneapolis, visiting Atlanta. Please open up a Zeke's in the Twin Cities. My only concern was Sonya was the only server, and the area she had to cover, including the outside patio, was too much by herself. In addition, Zeke's deserves a larger bar. However, I would eat this food sitting in the gutter. It was delicious. read more

Zeke's Kitchen & Bar - Oxtails - Unbelievably delicious. - New American Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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Excellent late lunch choice after a long bike ride on the Silver Comet trail. Staff was low so the wait was a bit long to be seated and serviced but overall a good experience and excellent food. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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I finally got a chance to check this spot out --food was solid and the drinks were blended well. I would have preferred faster service; it was not stand still slow but the server was also the bartender. It's still worth a return visit --- read more

Zeke's Kitchen & Bar - Rhasta Pasta - New American Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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A Hidden Gem of Great Taste! What a beautiful hidden gem! The food here was absolutely excellent. I placed a takeaway order over the phone, and the process was seamless -- friendly service, clear communication, and everything was ready upon my arrival. I really appreciated the thoughtful packaging, especially the separate container for the salad dressing. The jerk chicken was bursting with bold, authentic flavor, and the pickled peppers added the perfect touch of spice. Next time I'm in Atlanta, I'll definitely be ordering two jerk salads along with the oxtail. Delicious food, great service, and healthy options full of flavor -- this place truly stands read more

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Everything from service to food to drinks was perfect! The only problem was they were out of the desert we wanted! But that's just a reason to go back! As if we needed one! read more

Zeke's Kitchen & Bar - New American Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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It's a vibe! ... even mid afternoon! Walked in to wonderful music, warm hostess and a welcoming environment. I was seated promptly and the server was attentive. I ordered a side of plantain and yucca fries, along with the ride bowl - add avocado. The food was good. The plantain and yucca fries were piping hot and fresh. The bowl was just okay - maybe a little more flavor to the rice (or it is likely completely different if you add meat). The prices are VERY reasonable. Overall a great expedience and perfect place for a quick stop in lunch or dinner. read more

Zeke's is a hit every time I go. I just love how much flavor their food has and how good their drinks are. read more

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Zeke's Kitchen in Smyrna has a warm, welcoming vibe with genuinely friendly staff and a bartender who makes you feel right at home. The service is definitely one of the highlights here. As for the food, it's a bit of a mixed bag. For a Caribbean spot, the flavors lean more on the mild side. The Alfredo pasta was decent--creamy, solid portion, and pretty good overall--but it could really shine with a little more seasoning. That same note goes for the rest of the dishes; everything feels close, just not quite hitting the bold flavors you'd expect from Caribbean cooking. It's a nice place with good people and the potential to be great with a bit more punch in the seasoning department. read more

I stumbled upon this place randomly when I was searching for a restaurant near a friend in the Smyrna area. I loooove Haitian food, and have not had any since moving from NYC over 12 years ago! Came on a random weeknight, which was perfect since there was no traffic on the road and the restaurant was fairly empty. They had some great tunes playing and a cute setup inside. Our server was fantastic! He was very sweet and took great care of our table. I ended up ordering something very simple: grilled branzino with broccoli. The food tasted phenomenal, but I wish I got a larger serving size for the price. I definitely plan to come back and try more traditional Haitian dishes. For my spicy food lovers, get a side order of the pikliz- a very spicy pickled cabbage. Your stomach may hate you later, but your tastebuds will thank you in the moment lol read more

The manager Mike G is phenomenal. In spite of being 2 staff members short today, and being out of Rum Punch, Mike mixed up a quick batch on the spot! The flavor was perfectly balanced, strong but smooth, with just the right amount of sweetness and tropical taste. It was refreshing and clearly made with care. read more

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Dropped by dinner on a Saturday night. Started with the plantain nachos. Really good idea. The "nacho" chips were fried smashed plantains about the size and shape of silver dollar pancakes. The plantain chips had good flavor there were just a little dry. The jerk chicken on the nachos had great flavor, the chicken was also on the dry side. The pico and lime crema were perfect and important adds to the dish for freshness and acid. My friend ordered the ceviche. It came with plantain chips as well. Same feedback for the plantains, the ceviche was excellent. The seafood tasted real fresh and acid paired so well. I had the shrimp tacos for dinner. They were outstanding. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and moist. The slaw and aioli had a great amount of heat, sweetness and acid at the same time that made the tacos super tasty. Francesca was our server and she was friendly, fast and super attentive to our table. Excellent experience and good food. read more

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This place has 4 1/2 stars and its well deserved. I happened to be in the area and found this place on Yelp and I'm glad that I did! It was really good! Service was friendly and good. Its not a large place which i prefer so I can get the full experience and a true feel for a place. We had the jerk Plantains nachos and the half roasted chicken with black rice. Nachos were bigger than I expected with lots of flavor. Chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy inside. It was very well seasoned. Black rice and slaw was delicious as well. We drank Sangrias which were also good. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Zekes delivers in so many levels perfect amount of fusion in the Haitian style dishes. I have been many times and haven't had an item I didn't love. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. The flavors are perfect. The price is in line with what you see at other Caribbean restaurants but delivered in a much more elegant upscale ambiance. I'd recommended given them a shot if you haven't yet! read more

Zeke's Kitchen & Bar - Tacos - New American Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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Of the five days that I was visiting family in Smyrna, I willingly and excitedly ate food from here three of those days. I have never come across a rice dish so rich in flavor fresh and dense. I could taste every single ingredient and it compliment the others so well. Outside of my addiction to the djon djon, this restaurant did many other things so well. For visiting within an hour of closing, you couldn't tell with with me enthusiasm and genuine niceness from the server and employees, the cleanliness of the restaurant, and the food maintained its freshness. We also had the Haitian Patties and Mais Moulin dishes within our party, and both were very good. I got the coconut mojito cocktail and that was also delicious, as I was surprised how the mint / rum and coconut milk didn't override each other in flavor. All in all, coming here ended up being a highlight of my trip. read more

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I have been here now two times once dine in and once carry out. It's a small spot off South Cobb and the service has always been good. They have a nice amount of seating available and an area when you walk in to order or pick up food to go. Yesterday, I ordered the bowl which is very good and comes with plantain. The bowl is $13 and I added the salmon which brought my total to $27 so you do the math. The amount of food was good but I think the salmon was overpriced. For those that don't like spicy I would say no slaw. read more

Zeke's Kitchen & Bar - Djon Djon Rice Bowl - New American Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

I came here while waiting for my car at the dealership nearby. The service and food were really spectacular. I decided to get the djon djon bowl with turkey and also the island ting cocktail. The food was well seasoned and flavorful! The fried turkey was especially good. They were playing music and it was overall just a good vibe. The food was more on the expensive side with the total of my bowl coming out to $25 but they do provide more of an elevated vibe. read more

Zeke's Kitchen & Bar - Djon Djon Rice Bowl - New American Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

oh my goodness .. PERFECT! I wish I had one closer to me !! Thanks Yelpers, your reviews got me to the exact right place! 8D The Djon Djon bowl with jerk chicken was sooo soo good. I love Caribbean food and this (with sauce on the side) was a healthy way to get all the good stuff! Black rice , plantains, jerk chicken, corn and peas, pickled onions.. the green sauce was amazing too . I did try it! Mmmm Great Spanish/Rheggaton music ... genuinely friendly and welcoming staff.. got the perfect seat in front of the football game too. Everything was so good I had to get the jerk chicken sandwich to bring home. A+ read more

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Zekes was DELICIOUS! I had the djon djon rice bowl with jerk chicken. I don't normally like spicy but the little bit that is there was just right. There was no AC In there though so it was hottt. But would definitely come back for the food. read more

Haitian Fusion. I got the Djon Djon rice bowl and added chicken. It was great. I also got a side of pikliz it was really spicy but I enjoyed it. read more

Zeke's Kitchen & Bar - Djon Djon Rice Bowl - New American Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

The best Haitian food in Atlanta. The food is so flavorful and authentic. You can tell that the chef really takes it seriously. The drinks are strong and they even have five dollar margaritas on Mondays. The restaurant is also very spacious and well kept. They have indoor and outdoor space for when it's nice outside. It's also in a very convenient location because you have a supermarket nearby and a bunch of other stores if you want to eat and then run errands. I will definitely be back! read more

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I ordered on Uber Eats while being serviced at a nearby business. I order the Djon Djon bowl with shrimp and was pleasantly surprised by the portion. The rice comes with tomatoes, corn, pikliz, pickled onion, plantain and sauce and was DELICIOUS. Everything was fresh, well seasoned and complimented each other well. Since it was delivery I can't speak to the ambiance or service, but I'll definitely be ordering again. read more

We were new to the area and wanted to try some interesting local spots so we went to Zeke's. We were not disappointed! A super cute little restaurant with very friendly service. We were lucky enough to visit on Haitian Flag Day and the place had a festive spirit. I had the Mais Moulin, which were fried grit cakes in a super flavorful gravy with shrimp. My daughter's shrimp tacos came with a slaw that we were warned was quite spicy so she got it on the side, I think I ate all of that too! Very unique and delicious dishes, would recommend if you like strong Caribbean flavors (although the flavor profiles are unique, there are common themes). read more

Amazing food and drinks. I wish I lived in the area so I could have this more often.!!!

This hurts because the food is generally good, IF you can get it. The service sucks and nobody takes accountability. Takeout is ridiculous. Whatever the suggested pickup time, it's been 3-4x as long. Hate to bash what used to be a solid local option, but after three times in a row, I'm out. read more

The food was delicious, the service and the ambiance were good. Will definitely be back and recommend you try it too! read more

Zeke's Kitchen & Bar - Djon Djon Rice Bowl and burger. - New American Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

Zeke's Kitchen & Bar in Smyrna is serving bold flavor every bite. The Haitian Djon Djon bowl was packed with flavor from black mushrooms that take the rice to another level This spot is a gem for Haitian-inspired eats you won't forget. read more

Zeke's is for suuure a go to for a great meal in a low key setting. I've heard that Friday/Saturday nights go up, so yall enjoy the crowds lol I tend to go during the week where it's very chill and a table is always available. The wait staff is great. Attentive, knowledgeable, and interested in you having a great experience. On my last visit, I got two mojitos that the bartender created herself, they were great. I always get the plantain nachos (jerk chicken, salsa, crema, on top of smashed green plantain 5/5). I've also had the oxtail (3.7-5; really fatty pieces) and my guest really enjoyed the rasta pasta. In short, Zekes is everything you want in a modern restaurant. Great good, great vibes, great price and affordable. Yall pull up read more

The food was good but they were out of quite a few menu items at open. The Rasta pasta was flavorful. The salmon dip was just ok.

The Plantain Nachos & Gullah Shrimp Taco was delicious, served fast and fresh. Our server was friendly, polite and professional. The ambiance was welcoming and the music set it off. read more

Zeke's Kitchen & Bar - Gullah Shrimp Tacos - New American Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

Honestly the best meal I've had in a lonnnng time. Wish there was one closer to my house I'd be up here once a week atleast.

Enjoyed a dinner with colleagues at Zeke's. This Haitian restaurant is located in Smyrna and has great food. Service was also lovely. Thanks Kevin! And others checked in on us. The vibe is tropical, casual with low Caribbean music playing. Dining at the bar or at the tables. We saw families, groups, couples, and singles. The food was great! We enjoyed the nachos(tostones as nachos), the steak(chimichurri sauce was good), Djon Djon with salmon(crispy cooked perfectly), and the roasted chicken(ask for it cooked with extra butter). Ample parking out front. Seems very popular for takeout and delivery as well. They take reservations if needed. Would definitely return! Dishes were 15-30 and large portions! read more

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I have patronized this jewel every time I visit GA. THEE best authentic Haitian food that I have ever tasted! Never disappoints! The food options are deliciously tasteful and savory. The waitstaff are polite and accommodating. The best Haitian food in all of GA! The snapper meal is deliciously made perfect. read more

The food was very, very good, the aesthetic was simple, but you just simply felt good sitting there and the host and server were very kind and friendly and knowledgeable. I definitely will go back again. read more

Well I read the reviews and I tried this place. To me, it's a solid 3 stars. I got the jerk chicken salad. My daughter got the salmon and my friend got some fish we never heard of because they were out of the red snapper. There was simply nothing and I mean nothing to write home about. The food was small portioned and very BASIC. My daughter hated her food, stating that the salmon was super fishy smelling and not seasoned well. She asked for a lemon sauce to help it. My friend quite enjoyed his fish, but the rice and peas were dry and hard. I tried them and they should not have even served that. My salad was ok. It was just a basic chicken salad. Nothing remotely spectacular. We tried the desert and the rum cake was really good. My daughter complained about the brownie and I tried it. I had to agree with her, it was nasty. Our waitress Neicey started out good but got worst as the night went on. She just got slower and inattentive. We waited like 20-30 minutes for her to get dessert and then another 20-30 after asking for the check. So we were there like 40 minutes longer than necessary. Overall, I would recommend them but I personally would not return. Nice cozy decor and it was cool to try a new place out. read more

I went to this place and the food was amazing. I got the Roast Half Chicken with the Dri JonJon, it was the best roasted chicken I have ever had. The food is flavorful, presented well and the portions are good. I also had the cake with the ice-cream... very delicious. Im so glad i found this place. read more

If you're looking for a modern twist on Haitian cuisine, this is a great Atlanta find. The food is quality the griot was a highlight though the service from the kitchen was a bit slow during our walk-in visit. The environment is clean and simple, which I appreciated. I'll be back to try it again, hopefully with a shorter wait next time! read more

I came here with some family and friends from out of town. One of them being Haitian, so I was pretty excited to get his review on this place. Anyway, parking is always easy and I was able to get a table despite not making reservations for my rather large party. I got there early, so I started off with gin & juice and their Haitian Pattie's. Both were very good choices. Once my party arrived, we ordered additional rounds of drinks and our entrees. Three of them had the Fried grit cakes & shrimp and they all loved it. My vegetarian friend had the Djon Djon veggie and he loved it. My cousin had their fish and I opted for the chicken that came with white rice and black beans. I will say there was more bean juice than actual beans, but it was still delicious. We had a great time. The environment is always chill and I love that they always play kompa or Haitian music in the background. Our waitress Kinsey was very attentive and funny! I will continue to dine and support Zeke's. Especially since my Haitian friend gave them a solid 8 out of 10. And they received an 8 because he said it's not grandma's. Lol. But he really enjoyed his meal! read more

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