Zeke's Kitchen & Bar - West Midtown — Restaurant in Atlanta

To preface this review, I have been to the original location of Zeke’s in Smyrna and have dined in and ordered takeout at least 15 times. When I found out that they had a new location, I wanted to support it as well!

I visited Zeke’s on 10/3/25, and this is the first time I’ve had a negative experience.

Pros: Always good vibes with the music, good service, and decor.

Cons: There was hair in one of our plates (Tassot Cabrit), and we were advised that it was the hair of the goat, but in a fried meal, how could that be? It was under an onion and did not look like animal hair. Additionally, there was missing epis aioli in one of our plates (Dijon Dijon bowl), and it was something I had to ask for. The missing epis aioli wasn’t a big deal, however, I understand that it is a new location, but given that we were the only ones in the restaurant, I would have expected their standards and food safety to be top-tier. The food had the flavors, but both my friend and I experienced nausea and an upset stomach that same night and the following day. Needless to say, we won’t be returning to this location, and I’m hesitant to return to the original location due to this issue. They have a wonderful concept, good food, and good vibes, and I hope they can correct some issues for...

We walked into Zeke’s knowing nothing. It was open on a Sunday when lots of other places 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 Donna 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...

AMAZING service and food! The staff is so welcoming and accommodating and they make you feel like family! For appetizers, we had griot tacos, which were soooo good and for drinks we had their old fashion and their Cremas— chefs kiss 💋 I had the Rasta Pasta with shrimp and jerk chicken and my husband had the Mais Moulin (essentially shrimp and grits) but because he’s allergic to shrimp they gave him salmon! It was amazing! Our son had chicken and rice and he ate it all! We’ll be back, especially for that...