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Zaks - Poringland, Norwich, Norfolk

Zaks - Poringland

4.7 (2668)
£25 and under
American
119 The Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR14 7RP

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Zaks - Poringland

4.7
£25 and under
American
Norwich

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
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!!!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Breakfast Fri–Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Norwich
  • Cross street
    Restaurant located on The Street, with a large car park
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus stop less than a 5 minute walk away, with services from Nowich city centre
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Limitless Lunch

    £35.00 per person

    1 - 10 people

    Apr 25, 2026 - Dec 19, 2026
    Join us for "Limitless Lunch", Zaks' take on "Bottomless Brunch" 😜. £35pp will give you a choice of 3 small plates & a selection of unlimited Cocktails, Prosecco & Beer 🍹🥂🍺. If you're not a drinker, you can take advantage of our non-alcoholic option for £25pp. ❤️You'll have 90 minutes on your table ❤️ You'll need to be 18+ (bring ID if you don't look over 25 😜) ❤️All party members must order from the Limitless Lunch Menu ❤️For full T&C's visit www.zaks.uk.com ❤️Menu is available to view on our website or socials 😊
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  • Wing it Wednesday

    £15.00 per person

    1 - 10 people

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy unlimited Famous Wings (or Caulifornian Rocks as our plant-based alternative) in your choice of flavour for just £15 per person. Available every Wednesday from 12pm - Late. T&C's apply. Please note: Not all of your party are required to order Wing It Wednesday, but as this is a promotion that requires a booking, you must choose this option to avoid disappointment. No prepayment required.
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What 2,668 people are saying

Zaks - Poringland reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Kid-friendly

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Good for groups

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Lively

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Most Booked

  • Norwich

    Best Value

  • Norwich

    Kid-friendly

  • Norwich

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Norwich

    Good for groups

  • Norwich

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Norwich

    Healthy

  • Norwich

    Hot spot

  • Norwich

    Neighborhood gem

  • Norwich

    Good for special occasions

  • Norwich

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Norwich

    Lively

  • Norwich

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zaks - Poringland delights with "great food & great service" and is a "family's go-to favourite place." Guests enjoy the "delicious food and portions," with a menu catering to dietary preferences. While some noted slow service, the atmosphere remains friendly and inviting, making it a "fantastic" choice.
2,668 Reviews
  1. MICHAEL Gold

    Norfolk/Suffolk11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very goog considering it was fathers day and they were extremly busy

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  2. Chris

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall very good but the drinks took a long time to arrive.

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  3. Charlie

    Norfolk/Suffolk4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    If you like burgers then this is the place to go. Great service

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  4. Helen

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a table to celebrate my birthday and it was superb! The staff were friendly and very professional and we all had a fab time! Thank you Zaks Poringland!
    Zaks - PoringlandResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much Helen, it is great to hear that you enjoyed your birthday celebrations, thank you for picking us 🤩

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  5. Madeleine

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our meal. Delicous and hot. Service was good. They were busy. Just a bit too noisy for me.
    Zaks - PoringlandResponded 7 days ago
    It is great to hear that you enjoyed your meal! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review 🤩

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  6. Sandi

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & great service as always. Our family’s go-to favourite place to meet.
    Zaks - PoringlandResponded on June 11, 2026
    Thank you so much for your lovely comments, so glad you enjoy coming to Zaks! See you again soon 🤩

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  7. Judith

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 2, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I loved that there was a parking space for a disabled driver (me), and that the music wasn't too loud and that we weren't rushed. Our meals were very enjoyable all apart from my burger which was quite dry and difficult to swallow (maybe a little overcooked). The staff were really friendly and helpful. There was a really good selection for my friend who has to have gluten free and dairy free food. The staff were helpful with questions about those options, too. We're looking forward to going back.
    Zaks - PoringlandResponded on June 5, 2026
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We do our best to be inclusive of all, so we're glad that you found this true!😊 We're sorry to hear that your burger wasn't as expected and was potentially over cooked, if you ever have any issue please do mention to the team as they would be more than happy to correct them on the day! We do hope to see you back again soon!

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  8. Cher

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 1, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Booked for my partners birthday table of 9, nobody acknowledged it was a birthday even after I added to booking reservation not really an issue but a happy birthday or something would have been appreciated. Food was not enjoyable chicken was very dry and overcooked. It was very hot and stuffy we ended up taking ourselves outside to eat due to no air inside. Staff were not friendly nor friendly tbh didnt have much interaction other than taking out order.
    Zaks - PoringlandResponded on June 5, 2026
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we’re really sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet expectations, especially on such an important occasion! We’re sorry to hear that the food and atmosphere fell short, particularly with the chicken, this is not the standard we strive for, and your comments have been shared with our kitchen and management team so we can address this. We always want our guests to feel welcomed and well looked after, and we clearly missed the mark during your visit. We have reached out to you privately to discuss further!

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  9. Rebecca

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service as usual with super tasty food Thank you
    Zaks - PoringlandResponded on June 5, 2026
    Thank you so much Rebecca, we look forward to seeing you again soon 🤩

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  10. MICHAEL Gold

    Norfolk/Suffolk11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice, food and atmosphere great, will be returnig.
    Zaks - PoringlandResponded on June 5, 2026
    Thank you so much, we're so glad that you enjoyed!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Breakfast Fri–Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Norwich
  • Cross street
    Restaurant located on The Street, with a large car park
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus stop less than a 5 minute walk away, with services from Nowich city centre
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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A photo of Zaks - Poringland restaurant

Zaks - Poringland

4.7
£25 and under
American
Norwich

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
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