AIBA Member: Chez Zee
Since 1989, Chez Zee has been charming diners, imbibers and dessert lovers with its signature American bistro fare, stellar wines and award-winning sweets. Open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, this Austin original can accommodate parties of up to 100 people in its private dining room and features live piano music on weekend nights. The festive atmosphere that has become synonymous with Chez Zee makes it a favored spot for happy hour, special nights out, memorable events or relaxed dining with friends and family.
Chez Zee’s happy hour (3:00 to 6:30 every day) is one of the most celebrated in town. The restaurant’s cocktail hour draws an enthusiastic crowd and features appetizers perfectly suited for noshing with the well-chosen beers and wines and carefully crafted mixed drinks. Weekend brunch – from 9:00 to 3:00 every Saturday and Sunday – is equally heralded. With its convivial atmosphere, lively cocktails and delicious menu options – including a tantalizing variety of egg dishes, soups, sandwiches, salads, waffles, pancakes, the now-famous Crème Brulee French Toast and the restaurant’s celebrated desserts – brunch at Chez Zee could very well be the highlight of your weekend.
(The previously mentioned Crème Brulee French Toast is so good it is also sold in vacuum-packed 3-lb. loaves to be enjoyed at home whenever the mood strikes. Definitely not just for breakfast anymore, the decadent treat makes a special dessert when warmed and served with maple syrup or Chez Zee's special Meyer Rum Sauce.)
Even though Chez Zee offers a solid array of mouthwatering lunch, dinner and brunch options, some people simply cannot see beyond the restaurant’s famous desserts. Prepared daily with fresh ingredients in Chez Zee’s on–site bakery, the cakes, pies, brownies and cookies served in-house or ordered to go are widely praised. Chez Zee's pastry chef and bakers never use preservatives or oil fillers in their creations. Instead, they rely on real butter, fresh eggs, garden-grown herbs and other delectables that make Chez Zee’s desserts as rave-worthy as they are. Favorites include Lemon Rosemary Cake, Orange Chiffon Cake, Kahlua Crunch Pie, Butterscotch Pudding and Warm Pecan Pie served with house-made Cardamom Ice Cream. Feeding a crowd? Whole desserts are available with 48 hours notice and sheet cake options (available in quarter, half and whole sizes to serve between 18 and 100 people) can also be ordered.
Chez Zee makes a wonderful destination for special events, too. Its Gallery is designed to accommodate up to 100 guests for a buffet or seated dinner, or up to 150-200 guests for a reception. The beautiful, private dining area is perfect for rehearsal dinners, showers, parties, award ceremonies and other celebrations. Smaller parties can also be availed in various areas in the restaurant’s intimate courtyards and patios.
With so much to offer so many, it’s little wonder that Chez Zee remains one of Austin’s favorite places to eat, drink, celebrate or just unwind.
Chez Zee is located at 5406 Balcones Dr., 454-2666, www.chez-zee.com.
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