Zoobie's Old Town Tavern – Italian
Zoobie's Old Town Tavern captures the spirit of a classic neighborhood haunt, where the warm glow of vintage lighting and the hum of lively conversation create an instantly welcoming retreat. The air is thick with the irresistible aroma of truffle-dusted popcorn and golden fries crisped in duck fat, inviting guests to linger over indulgent plates of creamy dips and savory, cheese-laden snacks. It’s a place where elevated comfort food meets a laid-back charm, making every visit feel like a celebratory toast to the simple joys of good company and bold, salty flavors.
611 East César E. Chávez Avenue http://zoobiesoldtowntavern.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, keto, low-carb, low-fat, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, plant-based, whole30, paleo, south-beach, high-fiber, gerd, low-cholesterol, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, renal, tlc, volumetrics, alkaline, aip, slow-carb, lectin-free, juice-cleanse, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the exceptional food quality and perfectly sized portions, noting that every dish contributes to a truly memorable dining experience. Guests frequently praise the cozy atmosphere and intimate ambiance, which is perfectly complemented by an attentive service team known for their deep menu knowledge. Celebrated for its warm environment and consistently high standards, the destination is a favorite for those seeking a refined yet comfortable evening out.
Menu
Shareables
- Buffalo Cauliflower Dip - $16: Roasted cauliflower in a cheesy buffalo sauce, served with crostini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Fat Fries - Sea Salt - $8: Served with Cosmic Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Fat Fries - Truffled Parmesan - $9: Served with Cosmic Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Corn Fritters - $11: Cream cheese stuffed, roasted jalapeno aioli, tomato jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cosmic Devils - $12: Deviled eggs, candied bacon, pickled onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Popcorn - $5: Truffle oil, sea salt, black pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Garlic Three-Cheese Bread - $13: Garlic cream, parmesan, romano, mozzarella, balsamic glaze, side of red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded BBQ Pork Fries - $15: House cut fries loaded with pulled pork, mozzarella, bacon, jalapeno, pickled onion, and smoked cheddar Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Nachos - $18: House made chips, basil black beans, queso, mozzarella, corn salsa, southwest sauce, avocado crema, fresh jalapeños, green onions, choice of pulled pork or chicken Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Spinach Garlic Dip - $14: Served with crostini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels & Frites - $18: Mussels, white wine, butter, fresh herbs, with duck fat fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood-Fired Wings - $18: Dry-rubbed with ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
Lunch Grinders
- Caprese Woodfired Grinder - $14: Fresh mozzarella, roasted tomato, spinach, balsamic and basil pesto, served with a side of fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Woodfired Grinder - $14: Ham, salami, capicola, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato aioli, red wine vinegar & olive oil, served with a side of fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Woodfired Grinder - $14: Chicken, mozzarella, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and jalapeno aioli, served with a side of fries Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beach Bum Club Woodfired Grinder - $13: Mozzarella, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion & avocado, served with a side of fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Brown Butter Cavatapi - $24: Seared chicken, ricotta, roasted squash, pistachios, sage, brown butter sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana - $22: Fried cutlet, mozzarella, parmesan, mafaldine pasta, house red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Truffle Smash Burger - $18: Mozzarella, roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, bacon, black truffle cream sauce, cosmic sauce, pickle, duck fat fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Jalapeño Smash Burger - $17: Pepperjack, fresh jalapeños, pickled red onions, mixed greens, jalapeño aioli, cosmic sauce, pickle, duck fat fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Barbecue Smash Burger - $17: American, pancetta slice, barbecue sauce, crispy leeks, romaine, tomato, cosmic sauce, pickle, duck fat fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zooburger - $16: American, romaine, tomato, onion, tomato aioli, cosmic sauce, pickle, duck fat fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Build Your Own Burger - $15: Base burger with cosmic sauce, pickle, and duck fat fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Cosmic Caesar - $13: Romaine, oven-roasted tomatoes, flowering kale, parmesan, crostini, creamy caesar Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Goat Cheese Salad - $15: Mixed greens, red onion, candied pecans, medley tomatoes, fried goat cheese, honey mustard vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwestern Chicken Salad - $16: Romaine, roast chicken, black bean corn salsa, tortilla strips, cherry tomatoes, chipotle ranch Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $7: Mixed greens, red onion, tomatoes, honey mustard vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza Pies
- Trust Us Pizza: Chef's choice surprise pizza Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Prosciutto - $20: Pineapple habanero cream sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, pineapple, red onion, pepperoncini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Honey Burrata - $24: Red sauce, burrata, mozzarella, pepperoni, basil, hot honey Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Spaceball - $20: Red sauce, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, meatballs, sweet onions, pepperoncini Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Marge - $15: Red sauce, basil, heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, balsamic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Lovers Classico - $20: Red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, andouille sausage, pancetta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Truffle & Sausage - $24: Black truffle cream sauce, mozzarella, italian sausage, balsamic drizzle Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Pear - $17: Mozzarella, blue cheese, pancetta, pears, mixed greens, maple vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pesto - $17: Pesto, basil, heirloom tomatoes, red onions, fresh mozzarella, balsamic Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Ultimo - $20: Red sauce, mozzarella, italian sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, red onion, roasted red pepper, banana peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet BBQ Pork - $20: Sweet barbecue sauce, mozzarella, pulled pork, bacon, pickled onions, roasted red peppers, smoked cheddar, fried onions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The #9 In The World - $19: Red sauce, mozzarella, boursin, tasso ham, andouille sausage, roasted red pepper, cajun dust Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Doughnut Holes - $5: Wet cinnamon-sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Orange Dream Mule - $10: Orange and vanilla vodka, orange, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Kentucky Mule - $10: Bourbon, lime, ginger beer
- Drunken Donkey Mule - $10: Tequila, pineapple juice, lime, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Coco Loco Mule - $10: Coconut rum, lime, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- The Classic Mule - $10: Vodka, lime, ginger beer
- Dark & Stormy Mule - $10: Black rum, lime, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Peach Pit Mule - $10: Peach vodka, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Lemon Berry Mule - $10: Berry vodka, lemon, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Trust Us Cocktail - $14: Rotating bartender special Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Maple Old Fashioned - $20: Iron fish maple finished bourbon, maple syrup, bitters, sea salt, rum soaked cherries, smoked with cherry wood Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Salted Espresso Martini - $14: Honey, sea salt, oatmilk, vanilla espresso rum Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Short's Locals Light - $5: Light Lager ABV 5.2% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Arbor Brewing Co Strawberry Blonde - $7.5: Fruit Ale ABV 6.8% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Shorts Hop Water - $4.5: Non-alcoholic, sparkling, zero calories Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Blind Tiger French 75 Mocktail - $9: Non-alcoholic citrus mocktail Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Wine
- Llama Malbec (Glass) - $11: Argentina 2022 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Montebuena Rioja (Glass) - $9: Spain 2020 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Parducci Pinot Noir (Glass) - $10: California 2022 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Ta Henga Sauvignon Blanc (Glass) - $10: New Zealand 2023 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Zoobie's Old Town Tavern
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Italian tavern stands out with a perfect 5.0/5 rating, exceptional food quality, and an extensive range of dietary options.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a perfect 5.0 rating and budget-friendly pricing, guests find excellent value in the exceptional food quality and perfectly sized portions.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect a cozy, budget-friendly Italian tavern featuring exceptional food like duck fat fries and attentive, knowledgeable service.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Zoobie's Old Town Tavern specializes in Italian cuisine, featuring elevated comfort food like wood-fired grinders, chicken parmigiana, and specialty pizzas.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The restaurant is suitable for families, offering a budget-friendly menu with diverse options like wood-fired wings, burgers, and pizzas.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Zoobie's Old Town Tavern is currently operational, with its website located at http://zoobiesoldtowntavern.com/ for further information.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners rave about the exceptional food quality, perfectly sized portions, and cozy atmosphere, resulting in a perfect 5.0/5 rating.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features wood-fired pizzas, grinders, and burgers, catering to over 30 dietary needs including keto, vegan, and gluten-free.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Zoobie's Old Town Tavern is a budget-friendly ($) restaurant offering an affordable dining experience for its guests.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu features vegan and low-carb House Salads, keto-friendly burgers, and gluten-free options like Truffled Parmesan Duck Fat Fries.
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