Zinc Brasserie - Sandusky

This was the second time we have been greeted at the door by the owner in an extremely rude way! We will not be returning.... Shame on you for treating people just looking for a table or seat at the bar with such disgust and disregard ! Get a grip !!! He told us that he was too busy well you won 't be too busy when you have to close your doors.... We went to J Bistro around the corner and will be returning there for sure !!!! Bye Bye Zinc/ HearthLearn how to treat people in a decent way

When we went to visit my daughter during her internship in Sandusky we didn't have high hopes for the food scene. We were mistaken... we had some great meals. The best of them was our amazing dinner at Zinc!! I don't understand why they call themselves a Brasserie. It's a mistake. This is decidedly NOT French food. French inspired... sure. The name makes one expect a very different menu and experience. In the end I don't care what they call it... I call it inventive and delicious!! They had me from the start with hand stuffed Bleu Cheese Olives for my excellent Martini! Then there is the menu. I really wanted to try EVERYTHING. It is full of unique flavor combinations. My family and I created our own tasting menu. The Angry Calamari... served in a spicy tomato, basil sauce, was such a pleasant change from the usual fried. The Baby Portabello Mushrooms were sublime. The Lobster Bisque En Croute was a wonderful surprise... that spectacular dome of puff pastry. an old school dish that was perfectly executed... the sherry balancing the creaminess. Duck Two Ways on Butternut Risotto with Sour Cherry Sauce was another revelation... pan roasted breast, leg confit... perfectly cooked... the risotto... I'm running out of adjectives! The Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Chicken simple and perfect. The Sesame Crusted Chilean Sea Bass served over Udon Noodles... who does this?! Another perfectly executed idea. We were too full to even consider dessert! Alas I will probably never be back in Akron... if I ever am I'm eating every meal here. I have one super minor nitpick... and I'm conflicted about it. For the price... and it is not cheap... the wait staff was dressed a little too casually. That being said the service was impeccable and friendly... so in retrospect I don't care if they wear clown costumes... as long as they keep bringing me food like this!

Restaurant is beautiful and Kate at the bar was PHENOMENAL! The food is top notch. The owner of the restaurant, however, was the absolute rudest person I have ever encountered in a hospitality environment.

We have eaten several times at Zinc and enjoyed the small yet upscaling dining experience. Our last visit mid May, 2021 continued with good food, but with some issues. First, they no longer take reservations. For a fine dining establishment, I think this is wrong. Secondly, the host at the front door was actually rude to us when we asked about reservations. A terrible 1st impression. We ordered appetizers (oysters on the half shell), salads, main course and wine. The food came out in the wrong order the salads 1st, and so we asked about the oysters and it was like they forgot about them. The finally came out after we had finished the salads. Overall the food was very good, but the service and their attitude has taken a nose dive. And frankly, there was only one other table occupied maybe others are feeling the same way.

Delicious food and specialty drinks! Nice ambiance, decor and staff. I would recommend for date night and later a walk on Jackson Pier!