One of my favorite places to eat in Chicago. My coworkers and I have been going here for years. I love the style a variety of food. The duck with apricot is mouthwatering, the venison is not gamey at all which is wonderful, and the swordfish is great. Beyond the rounds and rounds of meat, they have a well-stocked charcuterie area that does not disappoint, soups, salads, and numerous sides ranging from vegetables to pastries. They also bring around little cornbread bites that have been cooked in a cast iron that is smashing.
The atmospheres works well for a date night, friends relaxing or business meal. It is not too loud which I like so you can hear the people you are with. If you are just looking for drinks after work, there is a rooftop bar and a bar near the restaurant. While both are comfortable, I prefer the rooftop bar because of the fresh air and lounging area. Wondering what to drink and like whiskey, you cannot go wrong with the Bourbon lemonade. Especially during the summer, this drink offers a refreshing start to a fun evening.
So, it goes without saying, I really recommend ZED451 for any occasion.
Had a great time at this place. Ended up being a part of Brunch Bites event where got to sample their Chicken and Waffles!!! Freaking amazing! Great vibes and rooftop deck that is great good weather . Check out my post on Instagram @T_Lovesfood
love this spot because they cook all of their meats in delicious ways! Also if you are expecting/pregnant, this place will serve you well. The exclusive Chef Andrea (@awills_fl ) is a mom of a 6 month old adorable girl so she understands what are the pregnancy food restrictions. I told the staff and I didn’t have to worry about temperatures of meat. They served me a special plate with meats cooked well done and all the cheese at the bar is pasteurized. . .
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Meat, meat, and more meat! A delicious dinner all around.
Normally I enjoy ZED451 for brunch, but occasionally do dinner her.
Bottom sirloin is my favorite, followed closely by the top sirloin and the Kahlua barbecue chicken (not made with it's namesake liquor).
Amuse Bouche of ceviche was excellent.
Had dinner late on a Monday, space was very empty. Music was an interesting choice of selections. Would have rather had some Brazilian Jazz (in keeping with the theme).
Service was enthusiastic and attentive, if a bit hard to understand at times due ti a heavy accent.
Bonus, it was Presidents Day,, so 25% off the entree price. AN outstanding deal!
Unbelievably friendly staff and unusually well timed Brazilian steakhouse. The servers were fantastic and had a great attitude, with a bonus of great senses of humor. All of the preparation and cutting to order was Immaculate. Save room for desert and keep the craft cocktails flowing, it was quite a treat.
Great Sunday Brunch Buffet. Fantastic variety of juicy succulent meats. Great salad and pasta bar also there was soup, eggs,bacon French toast and very good mimosas
Loved the interior of the place. Was warm and cozy with the fireplace going, bar was old fashion with the bartender squeezing and using fresh fruit and picking away at a giant ice block for drinks. Had happy hours during the week for appetizers and drinks.
This place is not 100% Brazilian...it does not look like a brazilian barbecue, however the food and meat is very good!! Drink is good as well, despite again, the only Brazilian drink is the caipirinha...and there wasn’t a lime one!! Worth to go!!
This all you can eat steak is wonderful.
Overall great service, drinks, food.
I will definitely be back.
We went during restaurant week .
The food was really good
Drinks were great as well. I was hosting a bachelorette party so we wanted a rooftop location. Unfortunately, it rained and the rooftop was closed. Our group was accommodated with a table in the bar area. The ambiance was very warm with a swanky feel. I loved it. The music playing was ok. I would've preferred more variety. The service was a bit slow and not the best, however we still enjoyed our time. We were allowed to bring in cupcakes and balloons. I'll definitely go back but earlier and for the full dining experience.
Great service. Everyone here is lovely and so nice. The restaurant is gorgeous. Romantic, classy, great for big groups, date night or belly up to the bar by yourself. I recommend the beef appetizer served with 3 different sauces.
OMG ... It was so amazing 🥗 buffet, but didn't know that the main dish would be so rich and fast to feel up. Could not forget the 🍷.
It was a Super experience. Highly recommend it for you and love ones.
Food was very good, but a special request for meats cooked to medium-well took over 45 minutes. Then one of the servers bringing around the meats, a lovely gentleman whose name escapes me, went back into the kitchen and prepared a wonderful assortment for my boyfriend himself! BRAVO!! The deserts were AMAZING and they made up a special plate for our birthday celebration.
I came here on a recommendation and boy did it deliver. Amazing food and very friendly servers. I almost want to move to Chicago to always eat this well.
Food was timely, hot, and delicious! Our team dinner was a great success. Staff was courteous and friendly. If you like Fogo de Chao you'll love Zed451.
ZED451 is an AMAZING downtown Chicago food experience. This was my second time having dinner here and both times were fantastic. I do not have too much Brazilian steakhouse experience to compare this to but their ‘ZED Experience’ impressed everyone in our party.
You start off with salads, soups, charcuterie, and many other starter options. When you are ready for meat you let the server know and it is an endless supply of great steak, chicken, fish etc. I mostly stayed with different cuts of steak and everything was incredible. The bottom cut sirloin and hanger steak was mind blowing.
The wine selection is very good with options for any price point. They have an in-house wine brand that has many affordable options and an extensive list ranging from Barolos to vintage Bordeaux. We went with the in-house Malbec and also a 2013 Barbaresco.
We were celebrating a birthday and our server also surprised him with a desert tray.
To top off the great food, our service was great (both times). This time we had Nina and she was wonderful. Very friendly and informative and made our night special. Thanks Nina and Zed for the great experience!
Bhargava Krishna (Bar-Gav Krishh-Na)
+4
Upscale steak 🥩 place. Too bad I was just there for some drinks with place.
The ambiance of the places is just amazing, definitely will go again for a date or any special occasion
I went here with my girlfriend for her birthday. We had a nice time. First and foremost, the customer service was awesome. The waiter we had did a really good job. All of the servers that came to our table for one reason or another was really awesome the food was just as good. I have no complaints at all. They brought my girlfriend a beautiful birthday plate with cake and stuff. Very nice gesture.. they also had these really good appetizers. They were some type of mini egg rolls. I forgot what kind they were. They were served as an appetizer. And they were so delicious. They made us a small container to take home, and we forgot it there.😞 .. if you're looking for a place to go this is definitely it....
This is a definite bright spot of the neighborhood. I have had several celebrations here. Mother’s Day, my Mother’s Birthday 🎂 etc. We’re huge fans of the Sunday brunch. One word BACON 🥓 is delicious and the service is great. I’ve never had a bad experience here. Very accommodating and efficient staff. My friends and I love it here. Great day date location. I cannot review other meals as we only go for the great brunch
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