We understand that downtown parking can be a challenge.  Please take advantage of our free valet parking.  Pull into one of our marked valet parking spots in front of the restaurant, and bring your keys inside, our greeter will take it from there.

We think Zins is different in three ways.   

First, the food menu is designed around portion size, that is,

“small plates.”  Perhaps you’ve encountered Spanish tapas.  Other cultures take similar approaches as well.  In the United States, the grazing phenomenon dates back to the 1980’s and has recently enjoyed a revival. 

Unlike tapas, Zins food is not restricted to one type or style of food.  We like to think of our menus more like a palette of flavors and cuisines from which to choose.  We seek to establish our credentials and your trust with some instantly familiar items in our section entitled “Reminisce.”  For many of our guests, this bond will be encouragement to try new items from one of our other menu sections, such as “Experience,” where we tend to be even more adventuresome.

Zins smaller portions (typically 6-12 bites) and smaller prices permit us to offer creativity and quality at price points that are attractive.  Our customers are able to design their own check size.  (Creative desserts from our “Indulge” section are only $3!)  Most of our guests order three or four items, and their average check at dinner is about $30, including beverages.

 

Second, while tapas are traditionally wedded to sherry, our small plates are closely tied to our full beverage menu, particularly our wines by the glass.  As with the local focus of Zins food menu, our state of the art, “draft” wine dispensing system permits our customers to purchase fresh, interesting, unusual and quality wines at accessible prices.

Taken together, Zins food and beverage is creative but accessible:  comfortably creative and creatively affordable.  For some, these tangible products even speak to a human being’s cognitive and aesthetic needs as we expose our customers to new, innovative menu items, if that appeals to them. 

 

Yet, it’s the third point of differentiation at Zins that’s the real key.  We’re convinced that our food and beverage are unique among our competitors, but it’s the delivery of service that makes the connection with our guests.  At Zins, we’re committed to expertly delivering our product in ways that are neither intimidating nor snobbish.  As the service profile is designed to reduce our guests’ risk of intimidation we work to replace it with a sense of belonging and esteem among our customers.  The constant motive for our service team is simple:  everything we do is a sincere effort to enhance the guest experience and work with our customer to create a great, last memory when the meal is finished.