Chateau ZZ's

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Historic Address Reimagined

Chateau ZZ's occupies one of the most storied addresses in Miami: a 1931 European-style manor on Brickell Avenue, originally built by architect Martin L. Hampton and known for decades as Petit Douy. The building was designated historically protected in 1983 and served as the private residence of John and Sheelah Murrel — influential figures in the development of modern Miami — for over fifty years. Now open to the public for the first time, the estate has been transformed through a collaboration between Major Food Group and celebrated designer Ken Fulk, whose interiors conjure the glamour and nostalgia of Hollywood's golden era.

The Food and the Bar

Chateau ZZ's is Major Food Group's first foray into Mexican fine dining, and the kitchen takes its foundations seriously. Tortillas, sauces, and other cornerstone Mexican recipes are prepared on premises every single day. The menu moves from theatrical tableside guacamole and a vibrant raw bar — anchored by the signature Michelada oysters — through to celebratory entrées off the grill. Behind the bar, a collection of over 1,000 tequilas and mezcals gives the drinks program a depth that earned the restaurant a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2024, a recognition that speaks to the seriousness of that list.

The Experience

Service at the Chateau is delivered by tuxedo-clad captains across a series of distinct, beautifully appointed spaces — indoors and out — that make the setting feel genuinely occasion-worthy rather than merely decorative. The whole enterprise reflects the approach that Jeff Zalaznick, Chef Mario Carbone, and Chef Rich Torrisi have brought to Major Food Group since its founding: food and hospitality that are celebratory, refined, and rooted in a strong sense of place. At Chateau ZZ's, that place happens to be one of Miami's most magnificent buildings, now finally welcoming guests through its doors.