Chez Zee American Bistro

Chez Zee American Bistro Chez Zee American Bistro is a popular American restaurant in Austin that offers a menu of comfort foods with a local twist, using farm fresh ingredients. They are known for their fabulous weekend brunch and heavenly made from scratch desserts. With an extensive wine and beer list, including innovative adult beverages, Chez Zee provides a casual atmosphere with a Texas friendly attitude. They also have an elegant private dining room that can accommodate up to 100 guests. Open 363 days a year, Chez Zee has received various awards for being the most romantic restaurant in Austin, having the best brunch and desserts according to Austin Chronicle. They are also Zagat Rated.
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🧀 NEW at Chez Zee! Meet our White Brisket Queso! 🔥Rich, smoky, cheesy, and loaded with flavor! Tender ancho-rubbed beef ...
10/25/2026

🧀 NEW at Chez Zee! Meet our White Brisket Queso! 🔥
Rich, smoky, cheesy, and loaded with flavor! Tender ancho-rubbed beef brisket meets creamy, melty white queso, topped with fresh pico de gallo and cotija cheese. Served with plenty of crispy tortilla chips for dipping!

We're open until 3 PM today, so come grab a table and dig in—or have it delivered straight to your door!

📍 Chez Zee American Bistro | Austin, TX

Brunch special - Blueberry sausage and sweet potato hash with two eggs any style and a fruit cup. Side of queso.$19.95
10/25/2026

Brunch special - Blueberry sausage and sweet potato hash with two eggs any style and a fruit cup. Side of queso.
$19.95

Going to the game or watching from home, order our game day tailgate packs to feed the whole family! Nosh all day, choos...
10/24/2026

Going to the game or watching from home, order our game day tailgate packs to feed the whole family! Nosh all day, choose brunch or dinner - available for pick-up or delivery!!
Quesadillas, Chips & Guac
Beef Sliders with Fries
Pancake Family Pack
Migas Family Pack
Baby Back Ribs and more…
So many options including seasonal specials and the biggest dessert menu in Texas! https://chez-zee.com or get it delivered with UberEats, DoorDash or GrubHub. We’re saving a chair for you!

Today’s lunch special:Beef Burrito filled with beef, onions, bell pepper, rice, monterey cheese, and guacamole. Topped w...
10/23/2026

Today’s lunch special:
Beef Burrito filled with beef, onions, bell pepper, rice, monterey cheese, and guacamole. Topped with a drizzle of queso, shredded lettuce, and pico de gallo. Served with a side of refried beans. $22.95

Today’s lunch special: Grilled red fish served with coconut jasmine rice, topped with sliced avocado and pineapple chutn...
10/22/2026

Today’s lunch special: Grilled red fish served with coconut jasmine rice, topped with sliced avocado and pineapple chutney.
$29.95 (Gluten & Dairy Free!)

10/21/2026

Halloween night join us at Chez Zee for Lessons in Magic After Dark - an all new adults only show featuring mentalist Brad Henderson with Magic hypnosis and mind reading. We’re bringing back the Never-ending Dessert Bar included with your general admission ticket and there’s a cash bar to enjoy specialty cocktails like our Raventini and mocktails too - premium tickets include a dinner before the show + there’s a costume contest with prizes. This is our after dark performance for 16 years and up. If you have kids, we have an afternoon matinee that’s family friendly - get tickets and learn more at chez-zee.com/events

Back by popular demand, our Tuesday night Bacon-wrapped Meatloaf has returned as the weekly blue plate special available...
10/21/2026

Back by popular demand, our Tuesday night Bacon-wrapped Meatloaf has returned as the weekly blue plate special available lunch and dinner on Tuesdays. Kids still eat free on Tuesday nights and we also have a great Texas 2 Step offer with Steak Frites + soup or salad just $36. Lots of delicious new fall flavors to try - book online or call ahead. https://chez-zee.com or 512-454-2666 We're saving a chair for you!!

🥓 Chicken Fried BACON Benedict? Oh, yes we did! 🍳We’re taking brunch to a whole new level at Chez Zee! Crispy chicken fr...
10/18/2026

🥓 Chicken Fried BACON Benedict? Oh, yes we did! 🍳

We’re taking brunch to a whole new level at Chez Zee! Crispy chicken fried bacon, perfectly poached eggs, and creamy hollandaise, served with a side of delicious roasted sweet potatoes.

A little Southern comfort, a little Austin flair, and a whole lot of YUM!

Just $19.95!

Come hungry. We’re saving a chair for you! 💛

📍 Chez Zee American Bistro
🔗 chezzee.com

10/18/2026

🎃✨ A Little Halloween Magic for the Whole Family! 🪄

Looking for something special to do with the kids or grandkids this Halloween? Bring them to Chez Zee for Lessons in Magic: Family Matinee featuring an ALL-NEW show with Master Magician Brad Henderson!

🎩 Halloween, October 31 at 1 PM in the Chez Zee Gallery!

🎃 Costumes encouraged! Get one more wear out of those costumes and snap photos in our famous Big Happy Chair!

🎁 Goodie bags for the kids!

🍰 A special buffet of miniature versions of our famous Chez Zee desserts!

🥞 Make a day of it! Come for brunch before the show or stay for an early dinner afterward.

A little magic, a few sweet treats, and memories they’ll talk about long after Halloween! 💜

🎟️ Tickets: https://chez-zee.com/events

🎩🔮 LESSONS IN MAGIC: AFTER DARK! 🔮🎃This Halloween, leave the little goblins at home and prepare for a night of mystery, ...
10/16/2026

🎩🔮 LESSONS IN MAGIC: AFTER DARK! 🔮🎃

This Halloween, leave the little goblins at home and prepare for a night of mystery, mind-blowing magic, and ALL the desserts you can eat!

Join us at Chez Zee on Saturday, October 31st at 8 PM for an unforgettable adults-only (16+) Halloween experience featuring the extraordinary Brad Henderson — Master Magician, Mentalist & Hypnotist!

✨ MAGIC, MYSTERY & MIND READING! Experience astonishing illusions, hypnosis, and mentalism in an intimate, up-close performance that will leave you questioning what you just witnessed!

🍰 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Our famous NEVER-ENDING DESSERT BAR returns! Indulge in an irresistible selection of treats from Chez Zee’s legendary dessert menu. Yes, you can go back for more!

🍸 SIP SOMETHING SPOOKY! Our cash bar will feature fun Halloween cocktails, including our famous Raventini, plus delicious mocktails.

👻 COSTUME CONTEST WITH PRIZES! Dress to impress, get creative, or bring your spooky best. There are prizes up for grabs!

🍽️ MAKE IT DINNER & A SHOW! Choose a ticket package with dinner before the performance or join us for the show and never-ending desserts.

🕗 Halloween Night | 8 PM
📍 Chez Zee American Bistro | Austin
🎟️ Ages 16+

Whether it’s date night, a night out with friends, or your excuse to dress up and eat an unreasonable amount of dessert, this is Halloween done Chez Zee style!

🎟️ Reserve your seats at chez-zee.com/events

We’re saving a chair for you… if you dare! 🦇✨

Join us Saturday, October 31st, for Lessons in Magic: Halloween Family Matinee, featuring Master Magician Brad Henderson...
10/16/2026

Join us Saturday, October 31st, for Lessons in Magic: Halloween Family Matinee, featuring Master Magician Brad Henderson and his ALL-NEW show filled with wonder, laughter, and mind-blowing magic for the whole family!

🪄 The magic begins at 1 PM!

🥐 Come early for Halloween brunch! Choose tickets with or without brunch and make a day of it.

🍰 Enjoy a delightful miniature dessert buffet featuring bite-sized treats from Chez Zee’s famous dessert menu!

👻 Costumes encouraged! It’s another chance to show off those Halloween outfits and snap some unforgettable family photos in our famous Big Happy Chair!

🍸 Grown-ups can enjoy cocktails, and everyone can enjoy festive mocktails, available for purchase at our Gallery cash bar.

Bring the kids, grandparents, friends, and your Halloween spirit for an afternoon of delicious fun and extraordinary magic!

🎟️ Get your tickets at chez-zee.com/events

📍 Chez Zee American Bistro | Austin, TX

We’re saving a chair for you! 🎃✨

Introducing our NEW Harvest Fall Salad — a delicious celebration of the season!Featuring roasted butternut squash, cotij...
10/14/2026

Introducing our NEW Harvest Fall Salad — a delicious celebration of the season!

Featuring roasted butternut squash, cotija cheese, and a beautiful pumpkin seed-crusted chicken breast, this gluten-free creation brings together the best flavors of fall.

🍁 $19.95 | Gluten-Free

Fresh, flavorful, and perfect for an Austin fall day!

🍽️ Join us at Chez Zee and discover your new seasonal favorite.

📍 Chez Zee American Bistro
🌐 chez-zee.com

We’re saving a chair for you! 🍂

Join us for our next Texas Author Happy Hour on Wednesday, October 21, featuring former Austin Mayor Steve Adler, author...
10/14/2026

Join us for our next Texas Author Happy Hour on Wednesday, October 21, featuring former Austin Mayor Steve Adler, author of Hot Seat, Hot City: The Austin Mayor’s Story.

Enjoy an evening of fascinating conversation, great company, and a behind-the-scenes look at Austin through the eyes of its former mayor. Steve will be interviewed by Kerry Tate, Austin business and civic leader, followed by an audience Q&A.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
🍷 Happy Hour: 6:00 PM
📖 Author Interview: 6:30–7:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $15 + tax | Students: $7 + tax

Admission includes light refreshments and appetizers. Cash bar available.

🍽️ Make a night of it! Purchase tickets and reserve a table for dinner after the event to enjoy a $20 dinner credit for every two ticketed guests! Enjoy Chez Zee’s Southern fare with Austin flair, and don’t forget to save room for dessert!

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://www.chez-zee.com/events

📍 Chez Zee American Bistro | 5406 Balcones Drive, Austin

We’re saving a chair for you! ❤️

Meet the former Mayor and now published author Steve Adler. He will discuss his new book Hot Seat — Hot City: The Austin Mayor's Story

☀️ SUNDAY BRUNCH, AUSTIN STYLE! 🥂In town for ACL Fest? 🎶 Or just looking for a fabulous Sunday brunch? Come see why Chez...
10/11/2026

☀️ SUNDAY BRUNCH, AUSTIN STYLE! 🥂

In town for ACL Fest? 🎶 Or just looking for a fabulous Sunday brunch? Come see why Chez Zee has been an Austin favorite for 37 years!

Grab a table on our beautiful covered patio or enjoy our cozy, colorful dining rooms. Either way, you’re in for a treat!

🥐 Complimentary croissants with homemade strawberry butter
🍓 Crème Brûlée French Toast
🍳 10 different Eggs Benedicts
🥂 Mimosas & Bloody Marys
🍕 Pizzas, burgers, fresh salads & gluten-free favorites!

We’re proud to have been voted Best in ATX – Most Loved Locally Owned Business! ❤️

Whether you’re fueling up for a day of music or winding down from a fun Austin weekend, there’s always something delicious waiting at Chez Zee.

📍 37 years of Austin hospitality!
🌐 Reserve your table at chez-zee.com
📞 Or call 512-454-2666

We’re saving a chair for you! 💛

plus live music on the patio today!

We loved welcoming Suzy and Mike to Chez Zee during their visit to Austin! ❤️ They travel with a little gnome, capturing...
10/10/2026

We loved welcoming Suzy and Mike to Chez Zee during their visit to Austin! ❤️ They travel with a little gnome, capturing photos of his adventures along the way, and we’re so glad Chez Zee made the list!

Thank you for stopping by and sharing your fun travel tradition with us. We’ll always save a chair for you — and your gnome! 🍄❤️

Meet our Harvest Omelette — a delicious combination of sweet, savory, and seasonal flavors!Filled with applewood-smoked ...
10/10/2026

Meet our Harvest Omelette — a delicious combination of sweet, savory, and seasonal flavors!

Filled with applewood-smoked bacon, roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, caramelized onion jam, and cotija cheese, this autumn-inspired omelette is served with roasted fingerling potatoes and our flavorful chimichurri hollandaise.

🍁 $19.95

Gather your favorite brunch companions and enjoy a little taste of fall at Chez Zee!

🥂 Weekend Brunch | Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM–3 PM

We’re saving a chair for you! ❤️

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Today’s lunch special:Pan seared grouper served with fried rice and a vegetable medley of Brussels sprouts, red and yell...
10/08/2026

Today’s lunch special:
Pan seared grouper served with fried rice and a vegetable medley of Brussels sprouts, red and yellow bell peppers, and shallots. Topped with cashews and Asian barbecue sauce.
$28.95

🍼💕 Little One on the Way? Let’s Celebrate!There’s something special about gathering the people you love to celebrate a n...
10/08/2026

🍼💕 Little One on the Way? Let’s Celebrate!

There’s something special about gathering the people you love to celebrate a new beginning. At Chez Zee, we love being part of the moments that become treasured memories.

From beautiful spaces and specialty menus to our famous, award-winning desserts, we’ll help you create a baby shower that feels just right.

✨ Celebrations for every style and budget - Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, our experienced team will take care of the details so you can relax, enjoy your guests, and focus on what matters most.

After all, the best celebrations aren’t just about the occasion — they’re about the memories we make together. 💕

We’re saving a chair for you!

🌐 chez-zee.com
📞 512-454-2666

Tonight’s special: blackened mahi-mahi topped with a roasted butternut squash and sage cream sauce, served with roasted ...
10/06/2026

Tonight’s special: blackened mahi-mahi topped with a roasted butternut squash and sage cream sauce, served with roasted sweet potato purée and sautéed broccoli. $32.95.

🥩 TUESDAY NIGHT = TEXAS 2-STEP!Step 1: Steak Frites.Step 2: Your choice of a cup of soup or salad.That’s a pretty good t...
10/06/2026

🥩 TUESDAY NIGHT = TEXAS 2-STEP!

Step 1: Steak Frites.
Step 2: Your choice of a cup of soup or salad.
That’s a pretty good two-step. 😉

Enjoy our popular Steak Frites, served with crispy fries and our traditional dipping sauce, plus your choice of a cup of soup or salad — all for $32.95.

⭐ Tuesday Nights
🥩 Texas 2-Step — $32.95
🍽️ Dine-In Only

Come hungry and make a night of it at Chez Zee. Book your table online at chez-zee.com or call ahead at 512-454-2666.

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Bring a Local Favorite Home for the Holidays 🍂🥧Make room for a little Chez Zee at your holiday table! From gourmet side ...
10/04/2026

Bring a Local Favorite Home for the Holidays 🍂🥧

Make room for a little Chez Zee at your holiday table! From gourmet side dishes to our award-winning cakes and pies, we’ll help make your celebration delicious — and a whole lot easier.

For nearly four decades, Austin families have celebrated around our tables, and we’re incredibly grateful for the chance to hold a space at yours. ❤️

Everything but the turkey!

Order your holiday favorites:
🌐 chez-zee.com
📞 512-454-2666
📝 Or stop by to place your order

Brunch Special:Corn pancake platterTwo corn pancakes served with two eggs any style, choice of protein, and side of roas...
10/03/2026

Brunch Special:
Corn pancake platter
Two corn pancakes served with two eggs any style, choice of protein, and side of roasted butternut squash.
$19.95

Address

5406 Balcones Drive
Austin, TX
78731

To get to Balcones Drive in Austin, you have a few options for public transport and driving/parking:

Public Transport:
1. From downtown Austin, take the MetroBus Route 19 towards Jollyville/Duval. Get off at the Balcones Woods Drive & Duval Road stop. Walk south on Balcones Woods Drive until you reach Balcones Drive.

Driving/Parking:
1. If you are coming from downtown Austin, take Mopac Expressway (Loop 1) northbound.
2. Take the exit for Duval Road and turn right onto Duval Road.
3. Continue on Duval Road until you reach Balcones Woods Drive.
4. Turn left onto Balcones Woods Drive and continue until you reach Balcones Drive.
5. Look for available street parking along Balcones Drive or nearby side streets.

Please note that these directions are provided for general reference and it is always recommended to use a GPS or map service for precise directions based on your starting location.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+15124542666

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What people say

Chez Zee American Bistro is a delightful restaurant that perfectly captures the essence of American cuisine with a unique Austin twist. What sets them apart is their commitment to using locally sourced farm fresh ingredients, ensuring that every dish is bursting with flavor and quality.

One of the highlights at Chez Zee is their fabulous brunch, available on weekends. Whether you're craving classic breakfast favorites or innovative creations, their menu has something for everyone. And let's not forget about their made-from-scratch desserts, which are simply heavenly delicious. Each bite is a sweet indulgence that will leave you wanting more.

To complement your meal, Chez Zee offers a full wine and beer list, including innovative adult beverages like Peach Manhattans and Strawberry Basil Mojitos. These creative concoctions add an extra layer of enjoyment to your dining experience.

If you're planning a special event or gathering, Chez Zee has an elegant private dining room with seating for 100. This makes it the perfect venue for occasions such as baby showers or rehearsal dinners. The Texas friendly attitude of the staff ensures that your event will be memorable and enjoyable for all.

It's worth noting that Chez Zee has received numerous accolades over the years, including being named the Most Romantic Restaurant in Austin, Best Brunch in Austin, and Best Desserts in Austin by the Austin Chronicle. Additionally, they are Zagat Rated, further solidifying their reputation as a top-notch dining establishment.

With its casual atmosphere and welcoming ambiance, Chez Zee provides a comfortable setting for diners to enjoy their meal. Whether you choose to dine indoors or on their outdoor patio, you'll feel right at home in this Texas gem.

To stay updated on all things Chez Zee American Bistro, visit their website at www.chezzee.com or follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/chez_zee_austin. If you have any questions or would like to make a reservation, you can reach them at 512-454-2666.

Chez Zee American Bistro is open 363 days a year, ensuring that you can satisfy your cravings whenever they strike. Their hours of operation are as follows: Lunch from Monday to Thursday (11am-5pm), Dinner from Sunday to Thursday (5pm-10pm) and Friday & Saturday (5pm-11 pm), Brunch on Saturday and Sunday (9am-3pm), and Grille on Saturday and Sunday (3pm-5pm).

In conclusion, Chez Zee American Bistro is a must-visit restaurant in Austin for those seeking delicious American cuisine with a local twist. From their farm fresh ingredients to their delectable desserts, every aspect of the dining experience at Chez Zee is sure to leave you satisfied.