Zazu Gastropub – American
Zazu Gastropub hums with a vibrant energy, offering a soulful retreat where the comforting aromas of Southern-inspired fare and the warmth of a modern neighborhood haunt collide. The kitchen masterfully balances rustic charm with culinary flair, serving up everything from smoky pimento cheese and golden sweet corn hush puppies to the bold, blackened heat of fresh redfish. Whether settling in for a spirited brunch of savory breakfast enchiladas or sharing plates of rich poutine and barbecue shrimp, guests find a welcoming space that celebrates bold, heartfelt flavors.
112 South 8th Street, Opelika AL 36801 https://zazuopelika.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Zazu Gastropub
Dairy-Free at Zazu Gastropub
Zazu Gastropub in Opelika has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spinach & Pecan and Barbeque Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Zazu Gastropub
Zazu Gastropub in Opelika has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Barbeque Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Zazu Gastropub
Zazu Gastropub in Opelika has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Corn Hush Puppies, Smoked Pimento Cheese and 642 Maremma Toscanna d.o.c Red Blend. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Zazu Gastropub
Zazu Gastropub in Opelika has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Corn Hush Puppies and Breakfast Enchilada. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Zazu Gastropub
Zazu Gastropub in Opelika has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chloe Valdadige D.O.C. Pinot Grigio, Clos Pegase Carneros Merlot and Selbach Germany Riesling. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Zazu Gastropub
Zazu Gastropub in Opelika has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chloe Valdadige D.O.C. Pinot Grigio, La Crema Monterey Chardonnay and Clos Pegase Carneros Merlot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Zazu Gastropub
Zazu Gastropub in Opelika has 34 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spinach & Pecan, Hayes Hayes Valley Zinfandel and Chloe Valdadige D.O.C. Pinot Grigio. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Zazu Gastropub
Zazu Gastropub in Opelika has 38 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Corn Hush Puppies, Smoked Pimento Cheese and Spinach & Pecan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Zazu Gastropub
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Enchilada | 31.3 g | 56.3 g |
| Pulled Pork Chilaquiles | 46.4 g | 42.1 g |
| Sweet Corn Hush Puppies | 5.7 g | 34.8 g |
| Foley Johson Wines Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | 61 g | 30 g |
| Smoked Pimento Cheese | 35.5 g | 28.1 g |
| Two Eggs Any Style | 15.9 g | 22.6 g |
| Cantina Zaccagnini Italy Pinot Grigio | 27.2 g | 21.7 g |
| La Crema Monterey Chardonnay | 17.6 g | 20.7 g |
| Frank Family Carneros Chardonnay | 14.4 g | 16.9 g |
| Cavit Del Venezie Pinot Grigio | 18.3 g | 16.9 g |
| Pork Spring Rolls | 0 g | 15.8 g |
| Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc | 78.9 g | 12.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the superb service and tremendous food, frequently highlighting the inviting ambiance that sets the stage for a high-quality dining experience. Guests particularly praise the expertly crafted martinis, noting they are a standout choice for those seeking a perfectly balanced cocktail that is often hard to find elsewhere. Celebrated for its consistent excellence, the experience is defined by attentive staff and a welcoming atmosphere that makes every visit feel special.
Menu
Brunch Starters
- Barbeque Shrimp - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pork Spring Rolls - $8: korean spices, cabbage, carrot, cilantro, charred onion & sriracha Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Smoked Pimento Cheese - $9: tillamook cheddar, roasted peppers, cracker bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Pecan - $9: baby spinach, candied pecans, red onion, honeycrisp apple, house red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: brunch, lunch
- Sweet Corn Hush Puppies - $6: lightly fried, cotija cheese, green onion, chipotle aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Poutine - $8: duck fat fries, brown gravy, ellsworth cooperative cheese curds Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Brunch - Sweet
- French Toast - $10: syrup, whipped cream, berry compote, house bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Short Stack Pancakes - $10: buttermilk pancakes, vanilla butter, syrup, house bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch
Brunch - Savory
- Blackened Redfish - $24: lump crab & conecuh sausage cream, oakview farms grits, green beans Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Enchilada - $12: conecuh sausage, egg, cotija & white cheddar cheese, flour tortilla, tomato gravy, home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benedict - $16: poached eggs, braised short rib, chipotle hollandaise, english muffin, home fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Hot Chicken And Waffles - $14: nashville hot chicken, belgian waffles, home fries, chipotle honey Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Opelika Hot Brown - $12: open faced with smoked pork loin, house bacon, fried egg & conecuh gravy, home fries Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Pimento Cheese Burger - $12 Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Chilaquiles - $12: braised pork, corn tortillas, caramelized onion, salsa verde, cilantro, cotija, chilis Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Steak & Eggs - $24: wood grilled hanger steak, two eggs, asparagus, oakview farms grits, demi glace Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Eggs Any Style - $9: two strips of house bacon, home fries, toast, berry compote Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Wine List
- Prima Cuvee Prosecco Veneto, Italy - $36: Sparkling Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Veuve Du Vernay Loire, France - $26: Sparkling Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Frank Family Carneros Chardonnay - $67 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Jordan Sonoma Chardonnay - $65 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- La Crema Monterey Chardonnay - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Storypoint California Chardonnay - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- McManis Family Vineyards River Junction Chardonnay - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Principi Di Butera Sicilia Chardonnay - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc - $70 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Honig Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc - $39 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Elizabeth Spencer Mendocino Sauvignon Blanc - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Leese Fitch Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Selbach Germany Riesling - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Hooked Germany Riesling - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cantina Zaccagnini Italy Pinot Grigio - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Chloe Valdadige D.O.C. Pinot Grigio - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cavit Del Venezie Pinot Grigio - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Saracco Italy Moscato - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- The Four Graces Williamette Valley Pinot Noir - $60 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Meiomi Monterey Pinot Noir - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- McManis Family Vineyards River Junction Pinot Noir - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Les Volets France Pinot Noir - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Clos Pegase Carneros Merlot - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- McManis Family Vineyards California Merlot - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Jordan Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - $95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Foley Johson Wines Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - $85 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Chateau Souverain Californis Cabernet Sauvignon - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- McManis Family Vineyards California Cabernet Sauvignon - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Tilia Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- The Prisoner Napa Valley Red Blend - $85 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- 642 Maremma Toscanna d.o.c Red Blend - $13 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Angels and Cowboys Sonoma County Red Blend - $13 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Principi Di Butera Sicilia Nero D'Avola - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pietra Santa Cienega Valley Zinfandel - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hayes Hayes Valley Zinfandel - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- McManis Family Vineyards California Petite Sirah - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hess Select Salta, Argentina Malbec - $38 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Portillo Mendoza, Argentina Malbec - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Grahams Port - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Zazu Gastropub
- Is Zazu Gastropub dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Zazu Gastropub has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spinach & Pecan and Barbeque Shrimp.
- What can I eat at Zazu Gastropub on a dairy-free diet?
- Spinach & Pecan and Barbeque Shrimp carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Zazu Gastropub have vegan options?
- Yes. 34 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spinach & Pecan and Hayes Hayes Valley Zinfandel.
- Is Zazu Gastropub gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Zazu Gastropub?
- Breakfast Enchilada, at roughly 56.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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