ONE cut AT A TIME

The motto at Z's Eatery & Draught Haus is "Where Friends Become Family" because we believe good food and drink have the power to connect people. Whether you're stopping in for a quick drink after work, a business lunch, or its dad's turn to cook for the night, the goal is to make you feel right at home. Wes Zeitz, referred to by his many fans and admirers as Chef Z, began his culinary career as a dishwasher and worked in a number of kitchens in the Cedar Valley before completing a culinary degree at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. After working in restaurant management for HyVee for a number of years Wes, and his father-in-law Kevin Frerichs, decided to take a chance on a little place in Indianola called Cal's. Unfortunately time did not seem to be on their side as they took ownership on March 2, 2020, 15 days before the state shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking for a silver lining, they took the opportunity to do some interior work on the restaurant while offering carry out to the many very supportive residents of Warren County. After a month and a half of shutdowns, Z's Eatery & Draught Haus opened at half capacity on May 1, 2020 in some strange times.  In an effort to give back to the same community that supported them, Chef Z began working to bring local products to his menu in 2022. Partnering with local farmers, Warren County raised and processed beef, pork, and produce has graced the tables of Z's diners with much more to come. Partially due to their own personal interest, the restaurant started a "Whiskey Wall" of a variety of bourbons and whiskies from across the globe and a few from right in their backyard. If you're lucky you might even catch Chef Z handing out samples of his favorite of the week. You can't miss the passion and creativity in the dishes created by Chef Z whether it's one of his smoked delicacies, a fun take on loaded fries, or a comforting cocktail. Start the night as a friend and by the end you just might be part of the Z's family.