Zydecos', the green neon sign proudly declares. It practically screams Louisiana, all the way down to the screen doors. |
Lights and jazz music, I feel like I'm really in the sweet south. |
A dressed harlequin, perched on a street light and brightly colored...and too far for my crappy camera to get a good quality photo |
Trivia cards are available on each table, allowing you to quiz the rest of your party on their knowledge. A novel and genius idea! |
Gumbo: chicken, sausage, rice, vegetables and liquid awesome. |
The portion looks small, and it is. The bowl is deep, but all together it's a small serving. In my opinion, this is preferred. I don't want to fill up on the sides or appetizers, I just want something to warm my taste-buds up for the main play!
My friend's salad |
My friend's dish, Ya Ya Chicken |
Jolie Blond Pasta |
Jolie Blond Pasta after stirred |
The food is great, you get to keep the mardi gras necklace that binds your silverware, a fully stocked bar and nice staff, what's more to want? Apparently this place has it's own mini-store which I briefly passed on my way to the ladies room. They sell seasonings, Zapps (a special kind of potato chip) and fun variety of other misc. items.
The place is apparently always crowded though, so if you have a party more then 2, I'd call ahead for reservations. This isn't a place I'd take the kids either, not only is there too much temptation to 'touch' stuff, but the menu doesn't cater to kids-there isn't a mac-n-cheese menu and spicy stuff usually doesn't mix well with kids.
The only negative thing I have to really say about this place is that it is a little on the expensive side, even for me. Cup-o-Gumb: 4.85, Pasta: 18.60....admittedly a little expensive, but everything here is very authentic and worth it to treat yourself or satisfy that craving.
Our waiter, Lestra, was also very awesome, so a definite shout out to her! She was running herself ragged but we were well taken care of and we never saw the bottom of our glasses! Again, the staffing is very friendly and genuine.
A little side note, the website (below) has something called the 'CajunCam' where a web-cam is placed in the restaurant, facing the bar and you can spy on people, I mean see if they're busy...yeah. Creepy, yet satisfying to my voyeuristic desires.
Bottom line? I'm going back, this time for the soft-shell crab!
Zydeco's
11 E Main St, Mooresville, IN, 46158
317-834-3900
I recommend parking across the street in the large parking lot designated for downtown patrons. Back alley and street level parking is pinch for crunch.
http://www.zydecos.net/
5/26/11 EDIT
I shot the owner, Deb, the link to my post about her restaurant, here's her reply!
Hey Slash!
Thanks for the kudos, some additional info for you...
We do have a kids menu, I print them up with some games and coloring stuff so the kids don't get bored. Everything from chicken strips (we don't make) to gator.
My husband Carter makes all our meats, the sausage in your gumbo and the tasso in your Jolie were made right here! Monday is smoking day. We also make our own roux and use fresh trinities for everything. The only thing on the menu we don't make here (with the exception of a few things on the kid's menu) is the chocolate cake, it is from Atkins bakery in Noblesville and I don't think we could do anything near as awesome as their cake.
A little more Zydeco's trivia, all the original artwork in the restaurant is Carter's, he was quite the artist till I brought him to Indiana and down to my level....
Lets see...Tuesday Jerome was stuck on 39 and Wednesday Becky sprang her ankle so you could have been here either day, if you were here on Tuesday 30% of your ticket went to PAK rescue in Monrovia (where we adopted 2 of our babies) and Wednesday 25% went to Relay for life so either way, THANK YOU!!!! If you were here on Tuesday we will only be open for "benefit Tuesday's" till the end of June. I am moving them to Wednesday after that but will continue the benefits through 2011.
Again, thanks for the kind words, you write very well. Hope to see you soon!
Peace,
Deb
Queen of the Moon