Zeta Brewing Company
Zeta Brewing Company
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
One of Jax Beach's best that just got even better
by Steven Skelley & Thomas Routzong
When we visited Zeta two years ago after its opening, we thought it was one of Jacksonville Beach's best. Now that it has been rebranded Zeta Brewing Company with a new vibe inspired by its ever-growing clientele, it has gotten even better!
Zeta Brewing Company is the creation of Mark Vandeloo, General Manager of the historic Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Beach and Executive Chef Aaron Webb.
We spoke with Vandeloo about the process and the changes to become Zeta Brewing Company.
"We wanted the locals to help define what Zeta Brewing Company could be. It was a process," Vandeloo told us.
"Zeta Brewing Company has a younger, hip feel but if you look around the place, you'll see all ages enjoying themselves. Everyone is here. There's a sixteen year old lifeguard sitting beside a seventy year old retiree. Families walk in with kids. We want to be family friendly. Why not? Everyone hangs out together and it is very comfortable for everyone. It is just what we wanted Zeta Brewing Company to be," Vandeloo said.
Zeta Brewing Company has a very open and roomy feel with large windows and even outside seating. Guests can sit at high-top tables, in comfortable padded booths or around the double-sided bar that highlights the center of the floor space. Retro photos from Jacksonville Beach's history adorn the walls.
Big screen televisions feature the best sports games each day and there is live music every Wednesday to Sunday.
The food at Zeta Brewing Company is an eclectic collection served in larger-than-normal portions. "We based our menu around the big, beautiful stone oven that was already there." Chef Webb told us when we spoke in 2013.
"Our chef J.C is everything we could ask for. He's young, hip and has his own special way of doing things and it is great!" Vandeloo said.
J.C. is the talented Chef Joshua Claypool.
We sampled the Zeta Chips & Beer Cheese, Zeta Hot Soft Pretzels and Cheese, Zeta Steak Salad, Zeta Shrimp & Cheese Grits, Zeta Bread Pudding with Bacon and Pecans, and Zeta Chocolate Brownie with Strawberry.
The Starter portions were each large enough for two to four friends to enjoy.
The Steak Salad was a delightful surprise - an excellent combination of flavors and textures.
The Shrimp & Cheese Grits were so good that our Florida native publisher tried unsuccessfully to convince them to give him their secret recipe.
The Zeta Chocolate Brownie with Strawberry was the perfect end to a delicious meal.
The Zeta Bread Pudding with Bacon and Pecans looked as good as it tasted - amazing.
When you visit Zeta Brewing Company, you have to sample a craft beer or two. Check out this tasty selection.
Zeta Brewing Company Brews:
If you are in the mood for one of the best breakfasts in the area, Vandeloo and Webb launched weekend brunches at both Zeta Brewing Company and Casa Marina Hotel that have become a favorite with locals and travelers.
"We do a Saturday and Sunday brunch at both Zeta Brewing Company and Casa Marina Hotel. We see 250 to 350 people for brunch. We are trending in the right direction," Vandeloo said.
They try to share their success with others in the community.
"We try to support local businesses by using local grains and fruits," Vandeloo told us.
Whether you are looking for brunch, lunch, dinner or a late night snack, Zeta Brewing Company probably has just the right thing
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
One of Jax Beach's best that just got even better
by Steven Skelley & Thomas Routzong
When we visited Zeta two years ago after its opening, we thought it was one of Jacksonville Beach's best. Now that it has been rebranded Zeta Brewing Company with a new vibe inspired by its ever-growing clientele, it has gotten even better!
Zeta Brewing Company is the creation of Mark Vandeloo, General Manager of the historic Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Beach and Executive Chef Aaron Webb.
We spoke with Vandeloo about the process and the changes to become Zeta Brewing Company.
"We wanted the locals to help define what Zeta Brewing Company could be. It was a process," Vandeloo told us.
"Zeta Brewing Company has a younger, hip feel but if you look around the place, you'll see all ages enjoying themselves. Everyone is here. There's a sixteen year old lifeguard sitting beside a seventy year old retiree. Families walk in with kids. We want to be family friendly. Why not? Everyone hangs out together and it is very comfortable for everyone. It is just what we wanted Zeta Brewing Company to be," Vandeloo said.
Zeta Brewing Company has a very open and roomy feel with large windows and even outside seating. Guests can sit at high-top tables, in comfortable padded booths or around the double-sided bar that highlights the center of the floor space. Retro photos from Jacksonville Beach's history adorn the walls.
Big screen televisions feature the best sports games each day and there is live music every Wednesday to Sunday.
The food at Zeta Brewing Company is an eclectic collection served in larger-than-normal portions. "We based our menu around the big, beautiful stone oven that was already there." Chef Webb told us when we spoke in 2013.
"Our chef J.C is everything we could ask for. He's young, hip and has his own special way of doing things and it is great!" Vandeloo said.
J.C. is the talented Chef Joshua Claypool.
We sampled the Zeta Chips & Beer Cheese, Zeta Hot Soft Pretzels and Cheese, Zeta Steak Salad, Zeta Shrimp & Cheese Grits, Zeta Bread Pudding with Bacon and Pecans, and Zeta Chocolate Brownie with Strawberry.
The Starter portions were each large enough for two to four friends to enjoy.
The Steak Salad was a delightful surprise - an excellent combination of flavors and textures.
The Shrimp & Cheese Grits were so good that our Florida native publisher tried unsuccessfully to convince them to give him their secret recipe.
The Zeta Chocolate Brownie with Strawberry was the perfect end to a delicious meal.
The Zeta Bread Pudding with Bacon and Pecans looked as good as it tasted - amazing.
When you visit Zeta Brewing Company, you have to sample a craft beer or two. Check out this tasty selection.
Zeta Brewing Company Brews:
- AMERICAN GARAGE- American IPA. An American version of the traditional English style Pale Ale, brewed using American ingredients and attitude
- POWER TO THE PORTER - Brown Porter. Bring power to the people by bringing them Power to the Porter, our new brown porter. Taste evidence of a mild roast & chocolate qualities
- PRIVATE RYE - American Pale Ale. An American adaptation of an English pale ale, reflecting indigenous ingredients
- RUBY BEACH - Classic American Wheat. Tap those shoes three times and you will appear at Zeta to try our Ruby Beach. This American Wheat Beer has a grainy wheat character with a medium body
- TWIN FINN - Premium Lager. Refreshing and thirst quenching, although generally more filling than the standard lite versions, this lager is grainy with a sweet corn-like aroma
If you are in the mood for one of the best breakfasts in the area, Vandeloo and Webb launched weekend brunches at both Zeta Brewing Company and Casa Marina Hotel that have become a favorite with locals and travelers.
"We do a Saturday and Sunday brunch at both Zeta Brewing Company and Casa Marina Hotel. We see 250 to 350 people for brunch. We are trending in the right direction," Vandeloo said.
They try to share their success with others in the community.
"We try to support local businesses by using local grains and fruits," Vandeloo told us.
Whether you are looking for brunch, lunch, dinner or a late night snack, Zeta Brewing Company probably has just the right thing
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Zeta Brewing Company Brunch Menu:
Served Saturday & Sunday 11am-2pm. All dishes served with two sides.
Zeta Brewing Company Lunch and Dinner Menu:
Zeta Brewing Company Kids Menu:
Zeta Brewing Company Late Night Menu:
Served from 10pm until close
Zeta Brewing Company Cocktails:
Zeta Brewing Company is a great place to hang out with old friends, make new friends, sip craft beers, enjoy excellent food, watch sports and listen to good music. And - it just keeps getting better and better.
For more information, visit http://zetabrewing.com
Zeta Brewing Company is located at 131 1st Ave N. Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250.
Article by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong. Copyright 2015 Sunny Harbor Publishing. Contact Us: Sunny Harbor Publishing, PO Box 560318, Rockledge, FL 32956. Phone: 321-446-7552. Email: [email protected]
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Served Saturday & Sunday 11am-2pm. All dishes served with two sides.
- BREAKFAST BURRITO Two Scrambled Eggs loaded with bacon, sautéed onions and mushrooms and two cheeses
- CHICKEN & WAFFLES SLIDERS Spicy chicken breast layered in french waffles, syrup, butter and hot sauce
- MAHI JAX BEACH Breadcrumb dusted and served over baby spinach, topped with a poached egg and citrus hollandaise
- SHRIMP & GRITS Sautéed jumbo shrimp with tomato, garlic, peppers and chardonnay butter sauce over cheesy grits with chopped bacon
- ZETA BREAKFAST MELT Two eggs with chopped bacon and sausage, stacked over our home-fried potatoes, mushrooms, peppers and onions, topped with cheddar jack cheese and baked in our pizza oven
- CHORIZO & EGG MELT Two scrambled eggs with mexican chorizo on a fried tostada shell served over home-fried potatoes, peppers, onions, salsa and white cheese
- BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS
- TOP SHELF BLOODY MARYS
- STANDARD BREAKFAST Two eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries or grits
- BUILD YOUR OWN OMELET three eggs with your choice of bacon, sausage, home fries or grits
- BISCUITS & CHORIZO GRAVY Two fluffy biscuits covered in our homemade chorizo gravy
- SIDES Grits, Bacon, Sausage, Two eggs - any style, Home fries
Zeta Brewing Company Lunch and Dinner Menu:
- MAC & CHEESE Creamy queso & smoked gouda cheese sauce with a crispy pank top
- HOMEMADE HAND-CUT FRENCH FRIES
- HOUSEMADE POTATO CHIPS
- MAHI BITES Spicy mahi bites fried in our beer batter with remoulade dipping sauce
- SALTY PRETZEL STIX Housemade cracked beer grain pretzel served with a beer cheese dip
- HUMMUS & SPENT BEER GRAIN TABBOULEH Homemade hummus & tabbouleh with pesto flat bread
- THE ZETA Mixed baby greens, french feta, olives, peppers, plum tomato, julienne red onion, toasty sunflower seeds, lemon oregano vinaigrette
- BEER CHEESE SOUP – CUP served with pretzel pieces
- STEAK & SPINACH Beef tenderloin tips, red onion, roma tomato & bleu cheese crumbles over baby spinach served with balsamic vinaigrette
- FLATS Homemade spent grain and honey dough
- CAPRESE Fresh mozzarella, roma tomato & basil, finished with a balsamic reduction drizzle on a pesto base
- BEER-B-Q CHICKEN Pulled chicken, red onion, garlic créme, tomato & cilantro
- CARIBBEAN CHICKEN Caribbean jerked chicken with pineapple, mozzarella on a garlic cream base
- GRILLED CHICKEN CLUB Bacon, pepperoni, swiss, mozzarella & honey mustard
- FRESH MAHI SANDWICH Blackened, grilled or fried with tartar sauce
- VEGGIE BURGER Ground potatoes, garbanzo beans, mushrooms, onions, peppers, herbs & spice
- ZETA BURGER – 1/2 LB Bacon, avocado, cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and garlic mayo
- BUILD A BURGER – 1/2 LB Topping Choices
- THE BIG ZETA SANDWICH Bacon, turkey, smoked ham, capicola, more bacon, swiss cheese, smoked gouda, sliced tomato, avocado & garlic mayo served on a homemade hoagie
- WHITE PIZZA Mozzarella, shredded provolone, ricotta & parmesan cheeses over a garlic crème base
- SRIRACHI CHICKEN PIZZA Diced grilled chicken, caramelized vidalia onions, bleu cheese crumbles & srirachi on a garlic crème base
- ZETA TOTAL CARNE Bacon, chorizo sausage, pepperoni, ground beef & italian sausage on a red sauce base
- BUILD YOUR OWN – PIZZA $7 OR FLAT
- WINGS 10 jumbo grilled wings. Choice of one sauce:
- MAHI TACOS In a flour tortilla with pico de gallo and zeta sauce
- SHRIMP TACOS In a flour tortilla with pico de gallo and zeta sauce
- BEEF TENDERLOIN TACOS In a flour tortilla with horseradish, pesto and pico de gallo
- SEAFOOD BOULLIBASE Mahi, shrimp, scallops, kielbasa, tomato, basil, garlic & lemongrass scented rice, baked in a rich stock with our twin finn lager-served with a small salad & bread
- OVEN ROASTED CATCH Fresh catch roasted in our pizza oven with a citrus herb butter broth, over lemongrass scented rice, baby spinach with orange and IPA coulis
- CAVATAPPI & BRATWURST PASTA Local sausage with garlic, basil & tomato in a creole cream sauce over pasta
- SHRIMP & GRITS Sautéed shrimp over creamy grits with a chardonnay lemon butter sauce
- BREAD PUDDING Made with our ruby beach wheat ale, topped with bacon brittle and a side of caramel bourbon cream sauce
- DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE Made with our power to the porter, a blackberry puree & chocolate ganache with a porter cream anglaise
- TWIN FINN CRÉME BRULEE Vanilla créme brulee made with our twin finn lager and a caramelized sugar top
Zeta Brewing Company Kids Menu:
- ONE TOPPING PIZZA Your choice of our red, white or pesto sauce on our housemade dough
- CHICKEN TENDERS Served with fries or housemade chips
- KIDS MAHI Served with fries or housemade chips
- CHEESE QUESADILLA
Zeta Brewing Company Late Night Menu:
Served from 10pm until close
- CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS One pound of warm cajun boiled peanuts
- BREWERY NACHOS Brewery nachos with queso, bacon & jalapeños
- BEER CHEESE DOG Beer cheese dog with pickled jalapeños & onions
- STREET DOG Street dog with onion sauce, sauerkraut & brown mustard
- BEER BRAT Beer brat with sauerkraut, beer cheese & spicy mustard
- QUARTER POUNDER DOG Quarter pounder hebrew national hot dog served with chips
Zeta Brewing Company Cocktails:
- #NOFILTER bacardi rum, grapefruit, simple syrup, sprite, lime juice, bacardi151 floater served in a rocks glass
- ZANGRIA lost angel pinot noir, banana liqueur, peach schnapps, agave nectar, splash of sprite served in a wine glass
- RASPBERRY POPSICLE meyers dark rum, bacardi rum, razzmatazz, banana liqueur, pineapple & orange juice, grenadine floater
- served in a pint glass on the rocks
- THE NAKED TURTLE naked turtle white rum, lime juice & coke, garnished with a lime, served in a rocks glass
- DIRTY FLOAT rootbeer vodka, 3 olives vanilla vodka & ginger, garnished with a cherry, served in a rocks glass
- FIZZY FLOWERS st. germain elderflower liqueur, champagne & strawberries, strained in a rocks glass
- CHERRY LIMEADE pearl cherry vodka, lime juice, sour & sprite, served in a pint glass on the rocks
- BLUEBERRY LEMONADE midnight moon blueberry moonshine, lemonade & a splash of sprite,
- garnished with moonshine infused blueberries served in a pint glass on the rocks
- PINK GIN FIZZ bombay sapphire gin, lemonade, grenadine & light beer, shaken and served in a pint glass
- BIKINI MARTINI malibu coconut rum, pearl vodka, pineapple juice & prosecco, with a splash of grenadine, shaken until frothy, served in a martini glass
- THE PERFECT MARTINI jagermeister, dry vermouth, peychauds bitters, garnished with a cherry, shaken & strained into a martini glass
Zeta Brewing Company is a great place to hang out with old friends, make new friends, sip craft beers, enjoy excellent food, watch sports and listen to good music. And - it just keeps getting better and better.
For more information, visit http://zetabrewing.com
Zeta Brewing Company is located at 131 1st Ave N. Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250.
Article by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong. Copyright 2015 Sunny Harbor Publishing. Contact Us: Sunny Harbor Publishing, PO Box 560318, Rockledge, FL 32956. Phone: 321-446-7552. Email: [email protected]
Keywords: Zeta Brewing Company, Zeta Brewing, Zeta, ZetaJax, Zeta Jacksonville Beach, restaurants, Jax restaurants, Executive Chef Aaron Webb, Mark Vandeloo, Steven Skelley, Thomas Routzong, gay, gay Jacksonville, gay Jacksonville Beach, gay Florida, LGBT