Zeke's Kitchen & Bar

My friends and I visited on a Thursday evening. I had never been to Zeke's, but had heard great things about the restaurant, so it's been on my list for a while. Our server was named Jessica, and she was awesome! We let her know as soon as we sat down that we'd be a slow table, since we know we like to take our time and talk - she laughed and told us it was perfectly fine with her.The Rum Punch is delicious, and was the drink special of the day - a win-win for us.Plantain Nachos - these were probably my favorite thing I ate that night. The Tostadas went really well with the toppings (jerk chicken, pico, and a sauce). I thing it came with 5 good-sized tostada nachos, so it's a nice starter for sharing.Ceviche - this appetizer also came with tostadas, but I think plantain chips would've paired better and would've helped with scooping the ceviche for sure. Tasted solid though.Conch Fritters - I think these were my least favorite, mostly because of texture, not taste. The flavor and the accompanying sauce were goodOxtail - They do not skimp on the oxtail at Zeke's. They don't use thinly-sliced oxtails like some other places, and the oxtail is meaty and tender. They tasted very good and the rice and peas was really flavorful. My only complaint was that some of the fat could have been trimmed off - so it made the plate pretty oily.Rasta Pasta - My friend ordered this and enjoyed it. It wasn't spicy at all, so if you're sensitive to heat then you'll be fine with this dish.Overall, we really enjoyed our experience and the food and I would recommend. I'm definitely going back to try some more Haitian dishes on their menu!

Zeke's is awesome! I love the Djon Djon bowl for a quick & light lunch, but I could make a meal out of their appetizers. The Griot Tacos (3 of them) are spicy & nice, as are the Plantain Nachos, but oh so deliciouso! The Frites with spicy aioli is a great starter as well. I've had everything on the menu and haven't had a bad thing yet. I can recommend the Rhasta Pasta, the Roasted Chicken, and the Pan Seared Salmon. The Gullah Shrimp Tacos are nice, too!

Omg, so good! I ordered off of UberEats and was not disappointed. To go service: food was packaged well, no spilling in the bag or messy containers.Meal: I got the Djon Djon with salmon. It had great flavor and I love the kick of spice, the only critique is the salmon was on the dryer side. I do wish they included two limes with the dish in stead of one. I got a side of the jerk sauce and wasn't the biggest fan. Overall, good comfort food and I would definitely order from them in the future.

Although I previously wrote a review for Zeke's Kitchen, it has disappeared. Here's my second review. I returned to Zeke's with my husband after trying their food at Taste of Smyrna for two consecutive years. My first visit was over a year ago, and I had their Stewed Chicken, which they unfortunately no longer serve - a disappointment since I loved their rice, chicken, and sauce. This time I ordered the Djon Djon Bowl with Pork, it was okay. I should have tried it with the Jerk Chicken. The server we had was nice enough for me to try the Goat before I ordered my meal, but unfortunately, I did not like the Goat. So I decided on the Pork (going with my servers recommendation) not knowing it would be cooked the same way as the Goat. Both Pork and Goat are deep fried or over cooked which makes it hard to eat and are hard to chew. At Taste of Smyrna, I tried the Djon Djon Bowl with Jerk Chicken which I should have ordered from the get-go. My husband and I did like our appetizer which was the Shrimp Ceviche, so they have that going for them, but unfortunately they were out of their Roasted Chicken, Bronzino (Sea Bass) and Red Snapper that day - it was a Monday. I would have loved to try their Roasted Chicken, maybe next time!

This was a fantastic experience!! I was so excited to find this restaurant on YELP, the menu took me back to my favorite shores of the BVI. The conch fritters were delicious and the griot tacos were on point! Have the bartender mix you a painkiller, it was even better than ones I've had on the island. Great atmosphere and friendly service.

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!

The food was delicious. Nice spin on Haitian cuisine. Ambience is very nice as well. Very pleasant surprise for for a restaurant in a strip mall. Service was great and staff was friendly.

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!

The food and service was amazing. I will definitely come back to try other dishes on the menu. The DJon DJon bowl was the perfect size and had the perfect amount of food and flavor. Highly recommend and please try the house hot sauce if you're feeling bold!

Stopped by for lunch here after a meeting and thoroughly enjoyed my meal. I tried the djon djon bowl with shrimp and avocado and it tasted amazing. Super flavorful, super filling, high-quality ingredients - all around 10/10! The young girl working there was extremely hospitable. She had such a pleasant attitude and made sure I had everything I needed.