About

Recently Written about in the May 2011 Issue of The CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE We offer a variety of menu items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Be sure to check out our menus and excellent prices. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact.

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Hours

Monday 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Dine-in Takeout Breakfast Lunch Dinner
James P. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Burgers way overcooked and onion rings not cooked enough. Lately it’s been hit or miss here!


Robert T. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Ordered a clam dinner and a LARGE side of clams both the same price, there were more clams in the dinner than the large... Ordered a clam dinner and a LARGE side of clams both the same price, there were more clams in the dinner than the large side of clams and in the dinner the fries were under cooked. Read more Read less


Anthony N. Verified visit ★★★★★

GREAT PLACE LOVE IT!!!!


Betty G. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Hot dogs were a little over cooked. Large order of french fries was smaller than a small order at McDOnalds


Trent H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Their burgers are amazing. The bun to meet ratio is perfect and the sauce is in condiments compliment everything keeping... Their burgers are amazing. The bun to meet ratio is perfect and the sauce is in condiments compliment everything keeping it nice and juicy. Love the curly fries and onion rings as well Read more Read less


Barbara L. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Food is always freshly prepared and very tasty. Great spot for a quick bit to eat.


Carl R. Verified visit ★★★★★

Every time I go there, the food is always excellent. No disappointments.


Carl R. Verified visit ★★★★★

Every time I go there, the food is always excellent. No disappointments.


John R. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Cook making the food with bare hands.He took French fries out of one persons order and added them to our with no gloves.... Cook making the food with bare hands.He took French fries out of one persons order and added them to our with no gloves.He gave a small fry order and were charged for a large.What we questioned him about it he insisted it was a large when clearly it wasn’t.Was not impressed Read more Read less


Ralph L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Good service with a smile. The sandwich was very tasty.


John V. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Fried mushrooms, which were perfect on my last visit, were overcooked & not edible. Steak sandwich was good.


Dolores P. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

We live in Monroe and love the Zoar Burgers. We get them all the time this time over cooked. Fries and onion rings also... We live in Monroe and love the Zoar Burgers. We get them all the time this time over cooked. Fries and onion rings also over cooked. Mike wasn't the cook so whoever was cooking should have a lesson from Mike. And the person in the Frye area should not make the french fries and onion rings stay in so long. I was very disappointed. Read more Read less


Erica W. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Very disappointed. Our food was terrible. Clam strips were not edible and onion rings while they looked good tasted of b... Very disappointed. Our food was terrible. Clam strips were not edible and onion rings while they looked good tasted of burnt fried food probably do to be cooked with the clams. We won’t be returning. Read more Read less


Antoinette L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Excellent burgers! Made fresh to order and so yummy!


Fred O. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Food was good, they were short staffed - took 35 minutes to get our food. There were three small orders before us - noth... Food was good, they were short staffed - took 35 minutes to get our food. There were three small orders before us - nothing complicated to cause such a delay. Staff was working hard. Read more Read less


Scott V. Verified visit ★★★★☆

As usual menu prices were off by $6 bucks on a $25 bill. The Menu online and in print does not reflect Realtime costs, p... As usual menu prices were off by $6 bucks on a $25 bill. The Menu online and in print does not reflect Realtime costs, prices are from 4 years ago never been updated. Ive been asking for years now for a accurate menu - No Luck Read more Read less


John V. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Took meal to go. Menu choices were confusing and the place had specials posted that that I may have ordered but were no... Took meal to go. Menu choices were confusing and the place had specials posted that that I may have ordered but were no longer available. Read more Read less


John V. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Took meal to go. Menu choices were confusing and the place had specials posted that that I may have ordered but were no... Took meal to go. Menu choices were confusing and the place had specials posted that that I may have ordered but were no longer available. Read more Read less


Ralph L. Verified visit ★★★★☆

I had simple food - a burger and a dog. They were cooked properly, wrapped carefully and served with a smile.


Ralph L. Verified visit ★★★★☆

I had simple food - a burger and a dog. They were cooked properly, wrapped carefully and served with a smile.


Susan L. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Not many tables to sit; very crowded ordering area with only one menu posted. Why don't they post at least two menus?


David G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Quality food made with love by quality people! Give them a try and you'll become a regular...


Kimberly S. Verified visit ★★★★★

I called ahead and my order was completed just after I arrived. Nice and Hot!


Brenda T. Verified visit ★★★★★

Relaxed, laid back setting, great service and food. Step back in time.


Evelyn M. Verified visit ★★★★★

We have never had anything we did not like. Burgers are GREAT!! Fries, onion rings and milk shakes (real ice cream) ar... We have never had anything we did not like. Burgers are GREAT!! Fries, onion rings and milk shakes (real ice cream) are perfect. Read more Read less


David G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food, great people! Going to the Zoar always brightens my day and fills my belly with love!


David G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food served by great people that treat you like family!


Andrea Z. Verified visit ★★★★☆

An old-fashioned roadside place featuring burgers, dogs, etc. Four picnic tables w/busy Route 34 on one side of you and... An old-fashioned roadside place featuring burgers, dogs, etc. Four picnic tables w/busy Route 34 on one side of you and scenic Lake Zoar shores on other. Waitress very nice. Food hot! Read more Read less


Marisol C. Verified visit ★★★★★

Delicious as always! The BEST burgers in CT. Road food paradise.


John G. Verified visit ★★★★☆

it was a simple menu, but just what we were looking for on a summer day.


Scott V. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

I have been there many times. They never have a menu. Prices are always different than Resturant.com's menu lists. Do... I have been there many times. They never have a menu. Prices are always different than Resturant.com's menu lists. Do they have a current menu with current prices anywhere? Pricing seems to always be more than as advertised. Please Print a few menus for your customers!!! Please Update the restaurant.com's website Menu!!! Read more Read less


David G. Verified visit ★★★★★

I can always rely on the fine folks at Lake ZOar Drive-In to provide me with an excellent meal and great service!


Lynn W. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Always so friendly! A nice place to grab picnic lunch for the boat


Evelyn M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

A great place to go for breakfast, burgers and fries etc!! Try to "Dam Burger" yum!


Evelyn M. Verified visit ★★★★★

It is a great little drive in with big tastes. Great burgers, fries, coleslaw and shakes. Never disappoints.


Michael P. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Prices increased. A bit much for the type of place.


Evelyn M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Lake Zoar Drive-In has fantastic burgers with great toppings. Service is friendly, quick and food is great!


Scott V. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

burnt fries Extra charges for peppers on a cheese steak extra charge for cheese etc. everything was ala cart


Fred O. Verified visit ★★★★★

Friendly,courteous staff, large selection, good food.


Michael P. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Old hot dog stand. Mainly take out. Good hot dogs and hamburgers. French fries piping hot.


Diane P. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

The food was awful...foot long hotdog was the circumference of my finger and was deep fried which of course dried it out... The food was awful...foot long hotdog was the circumference of my finger and was deep fried which of course dried it out. The cheeseburger was thinner than you would get at McDonald's. In both cases, all you tasted was the roll! Read more Read less


Marianne S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Love the fried mac & cheese and thick real ice cream milk shakes!


David G. Verified visit ★★★★★

The food is very good and the staff is friendly and helpful.You won't be disappointed...


Angela S. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Food quality bad except for French Fries and Milk shakes


Angela S. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Food quality bad except for French Fries and Milk shakes


Angela S. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

fish sandwich was so small and extremely greasy. maybe one bit of actual fish the rest just breading. my order of fries... fish sandwich was so small and extremely greasy. maybe one bit of actual fish the rest just breading. my order of fries for ordering the large size. The buffalo wings were like rubber. stick to the n hamburgers and the milkshakes. Read more Read less


Joseph B. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Slow cooking, service was fast but it took a long time to get the food


Barb C. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great place, great food. Fast service. Staff is pleasant most times


Bud R. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The on-line menu is out of date. The prices have significantly increased.


Kenneth P. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Check your order before you leave.


Suzanne P. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food is always good here


Susan W. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Good food


Kathleen R. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Food was undercooked and slimy. Not a good taste at all.


Evan P. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The food was excellent. However, it took longer than expected to get our food after ordering. We will definitely return... The food was excellent. However, it took longer than expected to get our food after ordering. We will definitely return though. Read more Read less


Lynn S. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Really a take out and leave kind of place unless you come in a boat. Only a couple picnic tables and they were very unle... Really a take out and leave kind of place unless you come in a boat. Only a couple picnic tables and they were very unlevel and dirty. Food was just fair. Read more Read less


Lisa N. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Portions were small


Jacqueline C. Verified visit ★★★★★

We were very pleased with what we had. The owner waited on us and the restaurant.com experience was very easy with him h... We were very pleased with what we had. The owner waited on us and the restaurant.com experience was very easy with him handling it. Read more Read less


Julie S. Verified visit ★★★★★

It was about a half hour drive but WELL worth it!!! Shakes are made by hand with REAL ice cream & other ingredients (we... It was about a half hour drive but WELL worth it!!! Shakes are made by hand with REAL ice cream & other ingredients (we had strowberry & coffee shakes - REAL chunks of strawberries, REAL coffee!). Very peaceful setting by the lake! Health inspector came for a check while we were there - then turned around & had dinner there when she was done so that tells you something, lol! Read more Read less


David G. Verified visit ★★★★★

The BEST people that make GREAT food and serve it with a smile. Millie and crew will treat you like family and make you... The BEST people that make GREAT food and serve it with a smile. Millie and crew will treat you like family and make you feel at home. Read more Read less


Donald K. Verified visit ★★★★★

The Gentlemen and Ladies that work there really like their job! When the employees are happy, the ownership must be doi... The Gentlemen and Ladies that work there really like their job! When the employees are happy, the ownership must be doing something right! Everyone behind the counter was courteous and gave service with a smile! Food was excellent as always; never disappoints!!!! Highly recommend when out for a Sunday Drive. Read more Read less


Michelle D. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very friendly and accommodating. Food was excellent.


Susan W. Verified visit ★★★★★

Love the jr Zoar burger. The Cole slaw is always fantastic.


Bud R. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very nice people.


Robert C. Verified visit ★★★★★

the dam burger with chipolte mayo is incredible


Patricia S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

We had take-out!


Dolores S. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Their lobster roll was a lobster bun with a ground up mixture of lobster and faux lobster. No rest rooms. Dining area wa... Their lobster roll was a lobster bun with a ground up mixture of lobster and faux lobster. No rest rooms. Dining area was bar stools under a plank attached to the wall Read more Read less


Cindy V. Verified visit ★★★★★

Just love the Zoar Burger!


Nancy S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great comfort foods


Nancy S. Verified visit ★★★★★

The Zoar Burger, The Bobby Burger and the Large Sweet Potato fries were awesome!


Kenneth P. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Old bread, greasy food.


Grump P. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

This is just a snack bar really. Food is good and it's on Lake Zoar. They should improve outdoor seating.


William L. Verified visit ★★★★★

This is the last of a dying breed the great American drive-in


Henry B. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

1. got my order wrong 2. asked for eat in, got order in paper bag. 3. Order of onion rings had 4 onion rings.


John M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Warm day we ate outside


James M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Always fresh food and the girls at the counter are all so pleasant


Betty G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Best burger we have ever had. Right size, juicy and covered with great fresh goodies.


Nancy M. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

The cashier did not charge me for what I ordered. so after I payed They charged me more. The order was put in wrong


Dave P. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

We started coming to Lake Zoar months ago and stop by at least a couple times a month. This was the first time the shak... We started coming to Lake Zoar months ago and stop by at least a couple times a month. This was the first time the shakes were thin, asked for extra thick, food and fries were not same temp. When they ran out of chocolate ice cream instead of telling us they made one of the worst shakes ever. Very disappointing when you spend $60+ Read more Read less


Courtney W. Verified visit ★★★★★

the staff was wonderful and welcoming


Renee G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Excellent food and very friendly staff


Valerie D. Verified visit ★★★★☆

A little slow taking order and getting food out. Very good potions and quality.


Michael J. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Consistently good food at a reasonable price


Amanda B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Very good sterak grinder. Next ime I'd order it with fried onions and peppers.


Default U. Verified visit ★★★★★

Cute burger joint on the lake.


Renee G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food and excellent service

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