Zaks - Poringland

Name: Zaks - Poringland
Address: 119 The Street, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom, NR14 7RP
Telephone: 01508 492420
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1707 Reviews

£25 and under

American

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In 1976 local musician and entrepreneur Harvey Platt had the idea to bring a slice of America to Norwich after working for and with the American war machine in South East Asia and a later visit to San Francisco to meeting up with former musician buddies.
Harvey had the opportunity to purchase an old café caravan situated on Castle Meadow Norwich next to the old cattle market.
Zaks opened in May 1976 serving the now famous chargrilled burgers in the “Original Zaks Caravan” wrapped in tin foil and cooked fresh to order in the American tradition.
If it is an authentic American dining experience you are looking for then Zaks is your kind of place. Burger, ribs and chicken are standards on our menu. Add to this succulent steaks, amazing desserts and a huge selection of authentic drinks (including shakes).

We can't wait to welcome you!!!

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

26 Jun 2022

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
Phone number
01508 492420
Website
https://www.zaks.uk.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
119 The Street Norwich, Norfolk NR14 7RP
Area
Norwich
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Famous Wings
Tasty wings with a choice of sauce served with celery & blue cheese: Hot Sauce, Screamin' Monkey, Garlic, Sticky BBQ, Tennessee, Lime & Tequila, Maple & Red Pepper or Naked!
- Single£6.50
- Party£12.00
Loaded Skins£6.50
Skins loaded to the brim with any of the following & served with cool sour cream: MJ Cheese & Onion, Zaks Chilli & MJ Cheese, MJ Cheese & Bacon, Blue Cheese & Mushroom, BBQ Pulled Pork & MJ Cheese (MJ = Monterey Jack)
Half Rack of Ribs£6.50
Tender, melt in the mouth baby back ribs, smothered with BBQ or Maple & Red Pepper, served with Zaks slaw
Caulifornian Rocks£5.50
Deep-fried cauliflower rocks in a crispy spiced coating then smothered in any of our wing sauces with celery & Zaks spicy dipping sauce on the side. Bibs available
Cheesy Churros£5.50
Savoury Churros filled with Manchego cheese & served with tomato & chilli relish
Prawn Cocktail£6.00
A classic prawn cocktail with buttered brown bread
Frickles£5.50
Deep fried pickles served with Zaks spicy dipping sauce. Gotta try these!
Garlic Bread£3.00
Sour dough garlic bread

Zaks Nachos

Cheesy£8.50
Corn chips topped with jalapeno cheese sauce, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, jalapenos & shredded lettuce
Porky's Revenge£10.50
Corn chips topped with BBQ pulled pork, jalapeno cheese sauce, bacon bits & shredded lettuce
Awesome£9.50
Corn chips topped with Zaks chilli, jalapeno cheese sauce, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, jalapenos & shredded lettuce

Pigs Might Fly

Pigs Might Fly£20.00
Enough for 4 People. A sharing platter with our famous wings & tender baby back ribs (See our famous wings & ribs for sauces)

Franks

A real mouthful of extra coarse, smokey meat! Our frankfurter is made with spiced, coarse cut pork shoulder & wrapped in a natural hog casing for real Bite (Halal beef dogs available) Served in a brioche roll with a choice of 'taters

Chicago£10.50
Simply served with mayo & crispy red onions
New Yorker£11.00
Topped with Zaks slaw & diced dill pickle
Chilli Dog£11.50
Zaks chilli, jalapeno cheese sauce & diced Spanish onion
Dirty Dawg£11.50
Topped with BBQ pulled pork, MJ cheese & bacon bits

From the Chargrill

Chicken or Salmon Fillet£13.00
Choose either a chicken or salmon fillet served with a cob, Zaks slaw & a choice of 'taters. Choose from the following: Naked, Lime & Tequila, Cajun Blackened or Tennessee
Low 'N' Slow Ribs£17.50
Choose either our tender 'Baby Back' or juicy 'Fat Boy' short ribs cooked low & slow then smothered in BBQ or Maple & Red Pepper. Served with a cob, Zaks slaw & a choice of 'taters. Bibs available

Steaks

We have rubbed your rump! All our steaks are seasoned with our delicious rub, but if you want it naked just ask! Our steaks are served with grilled tomato, mushrooms, onion rings & a choice of 'taters. Tip: add an egg +£1 or add a garlic shrimp skewer +£3. Tip: Add any of the following sauces +£1 - Tennessee, Blue Cheese, Lime & Tequila, BBQ or Garlic Butter

6oz Beefburger£11.00
8oz Bacon Steak£12.00
10oz Rump£16.00
12oz Sirloin£18.00
14oz Rib Eye£20.00

Zaks Famous Chargrilled Burgers

Our burgers are made from 100% British Beef & nothing else! Each 6oz burger is chargrilled to order and served in a toasted bun with beef tomato, lettuce, red onion, dill pickle, mayo & a choice of 'taters. For +£1.50 you can switch to a chargrilled chicken breast. For no additional cost you can switch to a veggie burger & Facon! For vegan options please see our seperate menu. For +£2.50 you can stack another Zaks burger right on top of the one already there! How high will you go? All our burgers (except the chicken burger) are at their best cooked medium

De-Luxe£10.50
Tomato, onion, dill pickle, lettuce & mayo
Cheese De-Luxe£11.00
The De-Luxe with cheese
C and B£11.50
Cheese & crisp bacon
Rock House£11.50
BBQ sauce with MJ cheese
Meltdown£12.00
The sloppy option, topped with crisp bacon, mushrooms & jalapeno cheese sauce
Surf and Turf£12.00
Atlantic prawns in cocktail sauce
Chilli Burger£12.00
Zaks chilli, diced Spanish onions & MJ cheese
The Godfather£12.50
Mushrooms & Italian cheese on a garlic sour dough bun
Desperado£12.50
Cajun spiced burger, bell peppers, sour cream, guacamole & salsa
Blue Vein£11.50
Topped with Zaks blue cheese sauce
Western£12.00
Crisp bacon, cheese, onion rings, tomato & chilli relish
The PB£12.00
Smooth peanut butter, maple & red pepper glaze, bacon & crispy red onions
Bacon N BBQ Bean Melt£12.00
BBQ beans with bacon bits & MJ cheese
The JD£12.00
Tennessee whiskey glaze, MJ cheese & crispy red onions
The Big Un£13.00
A cheeseburger de-luxe double stacked & served in foil just like the original Zaks caravan
Philthy Delphia£12.50
Our burger stacked with a 3oz steak, MJ cheese & crispy red onions
The Hogfafher£12.50
Topped with Hot, BBQ or Tennessee pulled pork & finished with crispy red onions
Brooklyn£12.00
Zaks slaw, hot sauce, MJ cheese & crisp bacon in a sour dough bun
Zak 'n' Cheese£12.50
Topped with our Mac 'n' Cheese, grilled cheese & crispy bacon bits

Choice of 'Taters

Fries, Curly Fries, Zak's Spuds (Wedges), Jacket, Tater Tots
(+£1)
Sweet Potato Fries
(+£1.50)
Salad
Not a potato in sight!

Smother 'Em

Smother your 'tater choice, +£1 per topping

Zaks Beef or Vegan Chilli
Jalapeno Cheese Sauce
MJ Cheese
BBQ Beans
Sour Cream
Bacon Bits
BBQ Sauce
Crispy Red Onions
Blue Cheese Sauce
Spicy Dipping Sauce

House Specials

Chicken 'N' Cheese Melt£13.50
A butterflied chicken breast topped with crisp bacon, mushrooms, smothered in jalapeno cheese sauce with a cob, Zaks slaw & choice of 'taters
Southern Fried Legs & Thighs£14.00
Juicy pieces of chicken deep fried in a spicy coating & served with crisp bacon, cob, Zaks slaw, BBQ beans & a choice of 'taters
Texas Combo£16.50
The fried chicken & BBQ rib treat! Choose either a 'Fat Boy' rib or a 'Half Rack' served with a cob, Zaks slaw & a choice of 'taters
Sizzling Skewers£16.00
Choose from spicy seasoned chicken, shrimp or halloumi skewers. Served on a sizzling skillet with fresh mixed peppers & red onions. Served with any two sides & any glaze or sauce
Stairway To Heaven£24.00
The biggest in the house! Our own twist on a mixed grill with a piece of fried chicken, 3oz minute steak, 4oz bacon steak, either a 'Half Rack' or 'Fat Boy' rib, crispy bacon & a fried egg! Served with BBQ beans, a cob, Zaks slaw & choice of 'taters

And There's More

House Caesar Salad
A classic salad with a choice of chargrilled chicken with bacon, Cajun salmon or grilled halloumi with creamy Caesar dressing, crispy leaves, diced tomato, croutons & Italian cheese
- Sml£8.00
- Lrg£11.00
Cobb Salad
An ample chefs mixed salad with boiled eggs & a French dressing
- Sml£6.00
- Lrg£9.00
Zaks Mac 'N' Cheese
Homemade macaroni cheese topped with grilled cheese & served with garlic sour dough
- Sml£6.00
- Lrg£10.00
Zaks Club Sandwich£12.00
Grilled chicken breast, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo served in toasted bread with a choice of 'taters
Pulled Pork Sandwich£8.50
Melt in the mouth BBQ, Hot or Tennessee house cooked pulled pork served in a toasted sour dough bun with a de-luxe garnish, Zaks slaw & a choice of 'taters

Sides

Extra Dips 'N' Sauces +£1: BBQ, Jalapeno Cheese Sauce, Tennessee, Famous Hot Sauce, Salsa, Sour Cream, Lime & Tequila, Blue Cheese, Garlic Butter, Chi Chi, Spicy Dipping Sauce, Man Up Sauce, Sweet Chilli, Maple & Red Pepper Screamin' Monkey

Pulled Pork£4.00
Hot, BBQ or Tennessee
Cobb Side Salad£4.00
Halloumi Fries£5.00
With Sweet Chilli
Chilli Bowl£4.00
Beef or Vegan
BBQ Beans£2.50
Zaks Slaw£3.50
Mushrooms£2.50
Corn on the Cob£3.00
Onion Rings£4.00
Taters£3.00
Fries, Curlies or Zak'a spuds
Sweet Potato Fries£4.50
Tater Tots£4.00
Zaks Mac 'N' Cheese£4.50
Pulled BBQ Jack Fruit£4.00

Shakes

£4; Heaven in a glass! We make our shakes in the American tradition using local Aldous ice cream. You can make any shake malted or add peanut butter!

Strawberry
Chocolate
Vanilla
Black Cherry
Lime
Bubblegum
Toffee
Coffee
Mocha
Black Forest
Maple
Banana
Chocolate Mint
Mint
White Chocolate
Raspberry
Cookies & Cream

Adult Shakes

£6; Indulge in one of our heavenly shakes with a touch of naughtiness inside!

Irish Cream with Baileys
Mellow Yellow with Banana Curacao
Almond Affair with Amaretto
Iced Coffee with Kahlua
Minty Breeze with Crème de Menthe
Orange Delight with Cointreau

Sodas and Softs

Soda Floats£4.00
Pick a soda (any soda) and we will add a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Pepsi-Max
By the glass
- Junior£1.00
- Regular£2.00
- Large£2.50
Diet Pepsi
By the glass
- Junior£1.00
- Regular£2.00
- Large£2.50
R Whites Lemonade
By the glass
- Junior£1.00
- Regular£2.00
- Large£2.50
'Soda Folk' Craft Soda£2.80
Cream Soda, Root Beer, Grape Soda & Cherry Soda
'Gingerella' Ginger Beer£2.80
Coca Cola£2.80
Fanta£2.80
Dr Pepper£2.80
Red Bull£2.80
Diet Coke£2.60
Sprite Zero£2.60
Robinsons Fruit Shoots£1.50
No added sugar
Selection of Fruit Juices & Mineral Water (Sparkling / Still)£2.00

Our Beers

Draught

Budweiser 4.5%£5.00
The golden American classic
Redwell Steam Lager 4.6%£5.00
Made in Norwich but with an American soul Gluten free & vegan friendly
Woodforde's Wherry 3.8%£4.50
Famous local amber ale, mighty fresh & zesty!

Bottles & Cans

Redwell West Coast Pale Ale 5.6%£4.00
Tropical fruit goodness packed full of Citra Hops Gluten free & vegan friendly
Budweiser 4.5%£3.80
The classic in a bottle
Miller Genuine Draft 4.7%£3.80
Light, subtle, crisp & clean
Michelob Ultra 3.5%£3.80
Lower alcohol & low calories (73) with a clean, crisp taste
Goose Island IPA 5.9%£4.00
Hoppy, bold & smooth
Goose Island 312, 4.2%£4.00
Urban Wheat Ale - Barrack Obamas favourite beer!
Corona 4.5%£3.80
Light, crisp & refreshing
Desperado 5.9%£4.00
The perfect blend of beer & tequila!
Brewdog Punk AF 0.5%£3.80
Low alcohol just got punked up!

Other Bottles

Magners Original Cider 4.5%£4.00
Irish Apple Cider
Maeloc Strawberry Sidra 4%£4.00
Fruit cider from Galicia in Spain

Cocktails

£7 Each | 2 for £12

Woo Woo
Vodka, Peach Schnapps & Cranberry
Pina Colada
Gold Rum, Coconut, Cream & Pineapple
Mojito
White Rum, Mint, Lime & Soda
Tequilla Sunrise
Tequila, Orange Juice & Grenadine
Purple Rain
Vodka, Blue Curacao, Grenadine & Lemonade
Cherry Cola
Cherry Brandy, Vodka & Cola
Hurricane
Spiced Rum, Passion Fruit & Lime
Lynchburg Lemonade
Jack Daniels, Triple Sec & Lemonade
Margarita
Tequila, Triple Sec & Lime
Passion Fruit Martini
Vodka, Passion Fruit & Lime with a shot of Prosecco on the side
Espresso Martini
The perfect marriage of Vodka & Coffee

Cocktail Specials

£14; To share or not!

Long Island Iced Tea
Vodka, White Rum, Gin, Tequila, Triple Sec, Cola & Sour Mix
The Purple Turtle
Vodka, Gin, White Rum, Peach Schnapps, Blue Curacao, Grenadine & Lemonade

Zaks Mocktails

£4

Virgin Colada
Pineapple, Coconut & Cream
Zaks Cooler
Lime, Grenadine & Lemonade
Sweet Sunrise
Orange, Pineapple & Grenadine
Prohibition Punch
Apple & Lemon Juices topped with Ginger Ale

Wines

We have a wide range of spirits & mixers including a fine selection of bourbons, gins and rums. Please ask your server. Prices start at £3

Good

'Wicked Lady' Pinot Grigio, California
Soft, citrussy & refreshing
- 125ml£3.50
- 175ml£4.50
- Bottle£17.00
'Wicked Lady' White Zinfandel, California
Pink candyfloss & strawberries
- 125ml£3.50
- 175ml£4.50
- Bottle£17.00
'Corte Vigna' Merlot, Italy
Soft plums & blank cherries
- 125ml£3.50
- 175ml£4.50
- Bottle£17.00

Awesome

'Southern Rivers' Sauvignon Blanc NZ
Fresh gooseberries & zest
- 125ml£4.00
- 175ml£5.50
- Bottle£20.00
'Finca Las Moras' Malbec, Argentina
Deep & spicy with a smooth finish
- 125ml£4.00
- 175ml£5.50
- Bottle£20.00

Bubbles

'Galanti" Prosecco', Italy
Dry & crisp with a soft fizz
- Bottle (20cl)£7.00
'Pontebello' Prosecco DOC Italy
Refreshing, crisp & elegant
- Bottle (75cl)£20.00

What 1,707 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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OpenTable Diner
Norfolk
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined today
overall2food4service2ambience1
My Birthday meal ruined. The food was excellent as usual but the cleanliness and staff let down the restaurant immensely. As we arrived to our table, it was rather dirty and the floor wasn’t clean. There was crumbs still on the table from the previous diners. We cleaned the table ourselves, however this isn’t very good as I’m immunosuppressed as can pick up any illnesses. My brother has special needs (Aspergers) and because of this doesn’t like loud spaces so we requested a table in the quieter side of the restaurant. Just before our food was served a obnoxiously noisy family came into the restaurant and were seated next to us. This instantly started to freak out my brother - making him feel unsafe, anxious and scared. We repeatedly asked them to be quiet but they got louder and louder. Children climbing and jumping on tables & chairs, screaming blue murder, running around the room. You can tell we weren’t the only ones feeling uncomfortable, another couple sat in the same section were also asking them to be quiet. You couldn’t have a conversation to the person next to you. Whilst eating, my father was trying to have a conversation with his elderly mother and obviously had to shout because she is hard of hearing and because of the noisy neighbours. The lady on the noisy table started to make threats to my dad because she overheard our conversation and became paranoid, thinking we were talking about her. We weren’t. As we are eating the waitress came to our table and Asked how our meal was, we expressed we were unhappy about the anti-social behaviour and asked if she could do anything about it, she didn’t. As soon as we finished eating we walked to the front of the restaurant, paid the bill and left. It wasn’t worth spending £120+ on a meal in a zoo when we wanted to be in a restaurant. I was devastated and left crying.
BM
BarryM
Norfolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food excellent as usual, staff very helpful and friendly.
JK
JennyK
Norfolk
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visited for my sons 13th birthday and as usual it didn’t disappoint! Staff were friendly and approachable, and even remembered my allergies! My son is autistic so is quite particular with his food and very shy, but our waitress was patient and helpful which means so much. Our food was delicious, and my son said it was the perfect end to his birthday, so thank you once again for exceeding our expectations!
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OpenTable Diner
Norfolk
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food5service1ambience5
We got sat at our table and was left sitting there for 20 minutes before we even had someone come and take our drinks order which is not acceptable at all and my burger was meant to medium and it came out well done which I wasn’t happy about either we have eaten here many times and the last couple we have had a couple of problems there but normally it is excellent
CS
CarolineS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Service and food was very good, except for the side order of pulled pork my daughter ordered. Tasted watery and none of us could eat it. However we enjoyed everything else and will definitely visit again.
Zaks - PoringlandResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for your review Caroline and sorry to hear about the pulled pork we will feed this back to the kitchen, glad you enjoyed everything else, hope to see you again soon 😊
d
dennyb33
Norfolk
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great choice of food. Cooked well and quickly. Drinks expensive though
Zaks - PoringlandResponded 4 days ago
Glad to hear you enjoyed the food thank you so much 😊
U
Unkow
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience1
By far Gone downhill, food was awful to be honest. Burgers dry ,, burger buns even dryer.
Zaks - PoringlandResponded 4 days ago
Really gutted to read this, would you be able to DM us your contact details so we can get some further information? Many thanks
SG
SarahG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
Everything was ok, if offered we would of ordered more drinks , staff didn’t check if everything was ok with our meal and had to keep calling them over . Apart from that it was good.
Zaks - PoringlandResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for your feedback, really appreciate this. We do have a lot of new team members at the moment and it's feedback like this that will help them improve so thank you.
j
joannec
Norfolk
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Served by a lady called Lyn she was very friendly and nothing too much trouble
Zaks - PoringlandResponded 5 days ago
So great to hear thank you so much! 😍
FM
FellyM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely food lovely service. Maybe some upgrade with a burger a brioche bun 😊
Zaks - PoringlandResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for your feedback glad you enjoyed the food and service 😊
AS
AmyS
Norfolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time of visiting and the food was lovely and the service was friendly. Didn't have to wait long for food.
Zaks - PoringlandResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much Amy so glad you enjoyed 😍
c
carolyna
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Very good food but unfortunately we were stuck in the middle of to screaming children which spoiled our evening out other than that it was good food and drink and staff were excellent thank you
Zaks - PoringlandResponded 5 days ago
Really sorry to hear this but glad you still enjoyed your food and the service
ID
IanD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent range of food choices and what we had was all very tasty. Excellent service from a very attentive waitress,, nothing was too much for her.
JH
JulieH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food arrived quickly and was very tasty. Excellent table service, highly recommend.
H
Heather
Norfolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, food was stunning! Our go-to restaurant for any occasion.
Zaks - PoringlandResponded 5 days ago
So great to hear thank you so much! 😍
AL
AmyLou
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Good food with swift service. Our waitress was friendly and chatty and stopped me from leaving my sunglasses behind- thank you!!
Zaks - PoringlandResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much!! 🤩
l
lulu
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We had an excellent meal at Zacs while passing by on holiday. We are vegetarian and had loads of choice! The burgers we had (The PB and Vegfather) were delicious! The milkshakes we had were also very tasty. The staff were great too and very helpful and efficient in serving and answering any questions we had. Will definitely visit again if ever in the area.
Zaks - PoringlandResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much!! So glad you enjoyed your visit! 😍
GB
GaryB
Norfolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely .. really enjoyed our birthday meal for three..
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 14 June 2022
Thank you so much so glad you enjoyed your birthday meal 🤩
NB
NatB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall2food4service1ambience1
Extremely poor service. Very slow. No recognition that we were celebrating a birthday even tho they had been told. Food was nice but overall the lack of service / thought was very disappointing.
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 14 June 2022
Really sorry to read this Nat we will send you a message to find out some further details.
EW
EstelleW
Norfolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My boyfriend & I were at the restaurant last night & the service was brilliant very attentive & lovely food Thanks again
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 14 June 2022
Thank you so much Estelle so glad you enjoyed 😊
C
Carolb
Norfolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent In all aspects Couldn't fault them at all Excellent food Fantastic staff Great value for money
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 14 June 2022
Thank you so much Carol! Great to hear you enjoyed your visit! 🤩
KE
KateE
Norfolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal for our daughters 11th bday. Made to feel very welcome, fast service and food delivery.
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 14 June 2022
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed the birthday celebrations 🤩
DR
DebR
Norfolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All round brilliant, nothing was too much trouble
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 14 June 2022
Amazing to hear thank you so much! 😍
MS
MandyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there and it was lovely. Fantastic food service and prices. Will definitely go again.
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 14 June 2022
Amazing to hear thank you so much! 😍
NC
NicolaC
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely meal with the family as always when we visit Zak’s. Family friendly tasty American food.
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 14 June 2022
Thank you so much Nicola so glad you enjoyed! 😍
DC
DavidC
Norfolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always a great meal with lovely friendly staff!!
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 14 June 2022
Great to hear thank you so much! 😍
S
johnS
Norfolk
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A multi-birthday celebration for a large party. Zaks could not have been more helpful and understanding. The seating was great for our party of mixed ages; our server was just wonderful with nothing at all too much trouble..... As for the food, it's Zaks ...so nothing more to say other than we don't know how they manage to do what they do for the amount they charge. A Norfolk institution which just gets better and better and better.
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 14 June 2022
Wow thank you so much for such a lovely review! So chuffed to read this thank you so much 😍
AR
AmyR
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 9 June 2022
overall2food3service2ambience2
Considering we come here quite often yesterday has put us off. Staff member that dealt with us seemed like she didn't have a clue what she was doing. I had to get up and ask her for cutlery and then had to get up and ask her for some sauces as she didn't ask. The food was terrible, curly fries were raw, i asked for a medium cooked burger and got it well done and it just wasn't as tasty as normal - new chef maybe? Me and my partner were looking very disappointed. The only decent thing we had last night was the halloumi fries.
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 15 June 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and sorry to hear of your visit, we will send you a DM.
S
Stefan
Norfolk
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 8 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience1
Good waitress throughout. Food was nice, though didn’t enjoy the milkshake as much. Crowd of annoying young lads behind us kind of ruined the evening, but not Zaks’ fault
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 14 June 2022
Thanks Stefan sorry if the milkshakes weren't for you but glad you did enjoy the food and service 😊
GM
GaryM
Norfolk
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 June 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was excellent as always!! Table not over pleased with. Could do with better choice of ale!!
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 9 June 2022
Thank you for your feedback Gary, glad you enjoyed the food
MM
MichaelM
Norfolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service. Decor and toilets need a face-lift in places Well worth a visit and will definitely be back soon
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 9 June 2022
Thanks for your feedback Michael, glad you enjoyed the food and service 😊
SS
SadieS
Norfolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Welcoming and friendly staff, delicious milkshakes, we all enjoyed our mains-chicken skewers, burgers, kids meal all good, and the coleslaw is the best in Norwich! Our favourite family place to eat
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 6 June 2022
Thank you so much! So amazing to hear! 😍
OC
OhCarolina
Norfolk
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Food very poor, overcooked burger, dried up burger roll and chips like cardboard. Very disappointing Not a patch on the Mousehold Zaks
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 6 June 2022
Sorry to read this is a 1* if you could perhaps let us know some further information that would be great so we can gain a further understanding. Thank you
SJ
SaraJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
We were a large table of 13. The food and drinks were ordered promptly and arrived in good time. The food was plentiful and cooked well. My only negative point was that we were VERY squashed and could hardly eat our meals, most people having to use their hands rather than knives and forks! Also having us in a Booth meant serving food and drink was impossible!
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 6 June 2022
Thank you for your feedback, glad you enjoyed the food
OT
OpenTable Diner
Norfolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We visited here for my daughter’s birthday! She loves going to waterside so we thought we would try here, Service is 2nd to non and outstanding (Lynn M) I believe her name is. She put a candle in my daughters ice cream for a surprise 🎂 Friendly staff and really good food - Would definitely return x
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 6 June 2022
Thank you so much so glad you enjoyed your meal! 😍
KB
KimB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall3food5service3ambience5
Food really good and plenty of it but service was mediocre ie, had about 5 minute wait for the last plate and a side order to come out. Once delivered the fries were warm rather than hot meaning it had sat on the side before being brought to the table. The cutlery tin which was brought to our table was missing cutlery. I am not sure a manager was anywhere around but there seemed lots of staff. Despite what I thought was less than desirable service the food was great enough for me to recommend this restaurant
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 6 June 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback Kim we will pass this onto the team, glad you did enjoy the food
LG
LorraineG
Norfolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good plateful!! All dietary requirements met- friendly staff and good service. Forgotten how good Zaks is!!
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 6 June 2022
Thank you so much Lorraine so glad you enjoyed your meal! 🤩
l
louism
Essex
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 1 June 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
Didn't receive what I ordered, didn't bother to ask as the food took so long to arrive I didn't want to wait another 30+ minutes for it. Staff were very slow with drinks also.
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 6 June 2022
Really sorry to hear this, could you please let us know some details? Please do always raise any issues with your server they would've quickly resolved this for you
KN
KarlaN
Norfolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food, great atmosphere but the excellent customer service really made our evening.
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 6 June 2022
Thank you so much!! So glad you enjoyed 🤩
OT
OpenTable Diner
Norfolk
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
I am a coeliac and confirmed at booking and again when arrived and when placing my order. However when my meal came it had onion rings in batter on my plate and also mushrooms cooked in the fryers with gluten products. I was so disappointed. However, the waitress was so lovely. She gave us complimentary drinks and took both my meal and my partners meal away to re cook. I ordered a cheese sauce as a side which I never got when my plate was returned but was told my meal was on the house so never had the heart to say anything. The steak and salad was delicious and my partners meal was perfect. Although a total let down to start with, totally rectified and will certainly be going back. Lovely place to eat and high quality food. Chef just needs to be more aware of gluten intolerance/coeliacs or be more careful.
Zaks - PoringlandResponded on 6 June 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and glad this was resolved for you on the night

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Zaks - Poringland offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01508 492420.

Zaks - Poringland is rated 4.5 stars by 1707 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

26 Jun 2022

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Sun

19:00

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Takeaway

01508 492420

119 The Street Norwich, Norfolk NR14 7RP

Additional information

Area
Norwich
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.zaks.uk.com/
Phone number
01508 492420

Zaks - Poringland

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Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Additional information

Chilli Burger

Junior Burger

Salad

Starters

Famous Wings

Loaded Skins£6.50

Half Rack of Ribs£6.50

Caulifornian Rocks£5.50

Cheesy Churros£5.50

Prawn Cocktail£6.00

Frickles£5.50

Garlic Bread£3.00

Zaks Nachos

Cheesy£8.50

Porky's Revenge£10.50

Awesome£9.50

Pigs Might Fly

Pigs Might Fly£20.00

Franks

Chicago£10.50

New Yorker£11.00

Chilli Dog£11.50

Dirty Dawg£11.50

From the Chargrill

Chicken or Salmon Fillet£13.00

Low 'N' Slow Ribs£17.50

Steaks

6oz Beefburger£11.00

8oz Bacon Steak£12.00

10oz Rump£16.00

12oz Sirloin£18.00

14oz Rib Eye£20.00

Zaks Famous Chargrilled Burgers

De-Luxe£10.50

Cheese De-Luxe£11.00

C and B£11.50

Rock House£11.50

Meltdown£12.00

Surf and Turf£12.00

Chilli Burger£12.00

The Godfather£12.50

Desperado£12.50

Blue Vein£11.50

Western£12.00

The PB£12.00

Bacon N BBQ Bean Melt£12.00

The JD£12.00

The Big Un£13.00

Philthy Delphia£12.50

The Hogfafher£12.50

Brooklyn£12.00

Zak 'n' Cheese£12.50

Choice of 'Taters

Fries, Curly Fries, Zak's Spuds (Wedges), Jacket, Tater Tots

Sweet Potato Fries

Salad

Smother 'Em

Zaks Beef or Vegan Chilli

Jalapeno Cheese Sauce

MJ Cheese

BBQ Beans

Sour Cream

Bacon Bits

BBQ Sauce

Crispy Red Onions

Blue Cheese Sauce

Spicy Dipping Sauce

House Specials

Chicken 'N' Cheese Melt£13.50

Southern Fried Legs & Thighs£14.00

Texas Combo£16.50

Sizzling Skewers£16.00

Stairway To Heaven£24.00

And There's More

House Caesar Salad