Chez Zee American Bistro - Austin

I had my first visit for brunch today, and it was AMAZING! I'm glad I checked out the menu beforehand because with so many fantastic options, I might have taken a while to decide. First off, everything I read about the starter croissant with strawberry butter is spot on - DELICIOUS! I went with the Polenta Benedict, and I’m so glad I did. As a foodie who loves to try new dishes, this one hit all the right notes. I was able to substitute the sausage for country potatoes instead of bacon, which was the perfect choice! I also ordered the Pomegranate Lemon Mimosa, which was delightfully 'strong' – just how a brunch drink should be, lol. Our waitress, Joi (I believe she’s from Midland), was incredibly sweet! She suggested I come back for dinner, and after such an amazing brunch, I will definitely take her up on that! #iwillbeback

We were smart enough to came a few min after the opening and were invited to the table right away with our server, Kyle, greeting us shortly after. Although i came specifically for a chicken and waffle, the extensive menu was luring my attentionwith other appetizing offerings. We appreciated in-house made croissants with lovely pre-mixed butter and jam. The restaurant isvery spacious as well as decorative, a house of an artist, I might say. All our orders came in a reasonable time of being cookedto an order and were delicious. We left with a good feeling of being welcomed and valued.

This food was utterly amazing! Howard was attentive and very polite and nice. You do have to book reservations since they are short staffed. There was live piano which I thought was so cute. Will come here again there are so many good desserts andentrees to try. My family and I came here for mother's day (mom picked this place) and we went home with 3 cheesecakes. Theywere delicious.

I do recommend this restaurant, but if you have food allergies, be very specific with your orders—it can be a hassle, but it’s essential. The lemon pomme mimosa was enjoyable, though quite overpriced. The grits were a little too peppery for my taste, and the bacon, while tasty, was also excessively priced. The ambiance inside and outside is lovely, but the presence of flying insects made it hard to fully enjoy the experience. I would suggest that the restaurant invest in fly strips and traps. Overall, as long as you bring your wallet, you’ll have a great time at this place—it’s definitely on the pricier side!

I visited this restaurant for a birthday dinner and had a generally positive experience. The service was quite good, and the food was tasty, although it felt a bit expensive, especially since we weren't allowed to make any modifications to our dishes. We chose a preset menu, which included a set price per person, along with gratuity and dessert, so perhaps the regular menu would have offered more appealing options. Overall, it was an enjoyable evening at a nice establishment.