I'm very glad that I gave Zinburger a second chance... they have certainly redeemed themselves. On our first visit (with the 4-year-old, mind you), we were told the wait was 5-10 minutes... 25 minutes later, we were finally sat... with an incredibly annoyed child in tow. We didn't have the greatest service (slow, forgotten items, etc), and I was shocked by the high price tag of a child's meal. I really wish that they would put this on the menu... I definitely would have just shared my own burger with the kid, if I had realized! HOWEVER - the Creme Brulee shake was just incredible. The light dusting of salty goodness on top just sends it over the edge! Since the shake was so unbelievable, I decided to give Zinburger another chance last night. My sister and I were seated after a very short wait (appropriately estimated this time - improvement noted!), and our lovely waitress, Nikki, overheard me relaying my first experience to my sister. Much to our surprise, our waitress had the manager, Danielle, come over and chat with us about our previous experience... and she graciously comp'd our divine milkshake. Now, THIS is a way to change slightly irritated customers into raving fans. I loved that they took the time to acknowledge my concerns and went to extra lengths to make sure I was satisfied. I will definitely return - as soon as I need a "fix" of milkshakes and yummy burgers. read more

This burger craze in out of control... honestly. Did I really just pay $30-some bucks for two burgers, zucchini and water? $40-something with tip and tax... I'm sorry, but NO BURGER is that good. Don't get me wrong, their burgers WERE good. Zucchini were soggy though. Unfortunately the guilt was worse than the food was good. I keep going to these darn burger spots hoping for a miracle which doesn't occur. Know who makes good burgers...? ME. At home. YOU COULD TOO. Get the butcher to grind some good chuck. Buy a good fresh roll from the bakery and some cheese from the deli (all can be done a Albertson's, or AJ's). Get a cast iron skillet smoking hot. Salt and pepper each side. Slap them on for two or three minutes each side. DONE. With a nice crust and all to the meat. The "crust" is what I think is missing from the gourmet burgers I've had recently. If you wanna get fancy grate some jalapenos and put them in mayo along with minced cilantro. If I am going to spend $30 or more (on food only) it will be for something that I cannot easily make at home. read more

I've been here to Zinburger a few times but this is my first review. I have to say that it is probably my favorite burger restaurant in the state. I've been to most of the other popular and trendy places but Zin keeps on living up to the best! On our latest visit we were seated in the heated patio. The wait for the restaurant was nearly 30 mins or seating right away on the patio. It was chilly out so I was happy for the heat lamps! Not bad at all with them on. My wife and I decided to share this time. It was hard to do, but since its the new year, I wanted to start things right in my whole diet and exercise plan. Cutting calories in half is a good start right? We had the ringer with avocado added. All I can say was wow. Excellent! In the past we have had the Kobe burger with pineapple which was a special back then, and we have ordered that numerous times. It's been almost a year since I tried that one though. We also shared the truffle fries which were great. All in all, it was just the right amount of food for us. I would say this is our fifth time here and I never had a bad experience hence my 5 star review. I think the Ringer is my new all time favorite so I'm sure we will be back here soon for it again!! read more

i LOve going here with my friends it is the perfect spot the food is pretty good i recommend the zucchini fries!!

Leggo my manchego. So I looove manchego cheese and am elated that I get to put it on my hamburger. I also love my burgers big and greasy. Topped with some zinfandel braised onions and it's a combination dreams are made of. The kind of burger you hold to you and whisper "never let me go". Okay, that's a little melodramatic, but damn it's a good burger. The fries are a bit of a disappointment, Delux's are better. I've only had the chocolate shake which I shared with my sister...also excellent. 4 stars for manchego-y goodness! read more

Came in tonight for a quick bite with my boyfriend. Won't be returning due to poor service. Emily our server was awful. Had to bug the host or grab another server walking by for anything we were lacking, including silverware, waters, and more.. not to mention there was only two other tables on the patio and no other customers inside. The fastest thing brought to us was our check read more

My buddy, Jeff K., gave this place glowing reviews and recently got me to go and try the burger. wow. Places like Fez, Switch, Stax, etc, seem to rely on the sauce and fixin's...Zinburger relies on its meat. They LEGITIMATELY "cook to order" and the toppings are fairly simple...nothing new...but the quality of meat makes the burger as "mouth-wateringly" delicious as a burger can be. It doesn't get my full five stars, because paying a minimum of $10 for a burger (and NOTHING ELSE on the plate) is a bit ridiculous in a town where quality burgers are being sold on specials for between $3 and $5 WITH fries or salads! Methinks the Fox restaurants are just a TINY bit pretentious. read more

If you're looking to eat a fancy schmancy finger licking good burger, then you should hit Zinburger. I had a veggie burger, with one of the yummiest bloody marys in town...baconized goodness in a tall glass of awesomeness, no lies. My friend had the Tukey burger and LOVED it. Now, that is saying a lot since she doesn't enjoy eating any kind of meat. We both shared some sweet potato fries, that just hit the spot. On another occasion I had the Zucchini Fries and THE Zinburger and a Bananas Foster shake...it shook my world, oh yeah. Enough said... Check it out. read more

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I LOVE Zinburger!! My husband loves it too, he just doesn't like the prices. I don't care, It's Amazing and I am a believer that you get what you pay for! They have a New burger every week and most of them are good, but I like their regular zinburger and sweet potato fries with the yogart dip! L-O-V-E their Bananna Cream Pie!! OMG, but you have to share it, it's Huge! Best of all, the meat is "Real" Lean Cow's Beef! It melts in your mouth like Butter! The staff is friendly for the most part and even funny at times. It's nice sitting outside under the umbrella's when the wheather's not too Hot! Love, Love, Love Zinburger!!! read more

Fox got it right on this one. Great location and blows Deluxe out of the water. The food is spot on and service was great....SHort of it, for those not wanting to read the whole review - big patties that are juicy on a great bun. No flat burgers!!!! So to break down Atmosphere: Chill, open and good outdoor seating. The Cow mural is pretty rad in the background.. Bar is open to both inside and outside. Hostess was not impressive, but then again it is the hostess ( sorry girls/boys its true) I care more about the server Server: Fantastic, I would have hired to anything customer service related, offered suggestions and even recommended something and had the chef make. Food: menu straight forward burgers nothing funny. The zucchini fries are great as well as there general fries. I had the Zin burger and added mushrooms and switched out manchego to havarti. Matthew had the breakfast burger which had a fried egg and avocado. They offer shakes that sound great, but with a huge burger and fried I did pass. This place is solid - I recommend over smashburger and Deluxe read more

I really want to rate Zinburger a 3.5, with the potential to improve to a 4, but I'll go with the 3. The good: -My Kobe burger was really good. -My wife's salad with chicken was good. -I like the way the windows and open area by the bar frame the Esplanade - I felt like I was in a big city (big meaning dense, not big meaning sprawling). -Nice casual atmosphere. The bad: -Some uncomfortable "we just opened last night so this is my second day on the job" moments with the staff. They were friendly but it felt forced (maybe 'cuz the boss was in the house?) - I thought the three high-school age hostesses were going to gang-tackle me and physically throw me into a booth, all in the name of good service. I'm sure in time this will work itself out. -My really good Kobe burger was $14, with no sides. And my beer was $7. Add $6 for fries or a side salad and your hamburger dinner just cost $34. -The zucchini fries were awful - this is probably a matter of personal taste, and not reflective of the quality of Zinburger. -The sweet potato fries were OK - I've yet to have a sweet potato fry I enjoy as much as a Delux sweet potato fry. I didn't have the guts to try the bacon bloody mary. I don't like bloody mary's, but ... bacon... mmmmm. So, all in all, not bad. But, if I was going to have one burger and sweet potato fries dinner before I died, it would be at a wonderful little place a mile and a half east on Camelback. Luckily my situation is not that dire and I can still enjoy a meal at Zinburger. read more

Zin, where Medium means Bloody Rare and soggy fries. Service was fast and fair but what it really comes down to is the food and Zin isn't pulling it off. $36 for one burger and two fries .... Nah, no thanks. Slightly heart broken that the fries had no crunch. I mean zero. Sigh. Points for outdoor seating and that's a seasonal pleasure cruise. I won't try it again. read more

I would love to give this spot a higher rating, however, the service was not there. Went in today with my wife. We both had Kobe burgers (Samburger and original Burger) with a side of sweet potato fries and lemonade. He says we get refills on all the available lemonades. Wife got an extra order of avocados. When the burger was brought out, no avocados. Server admitted that he had made a mistake. No biggy. Mine looked good, but it didn't taste that amazing. I had medium grilled. Then, he comes back after a few minutes and asks to refill the strawberry lemonade. Comes back a minute later: "Sorry, we only refill plain lemonades." Honestly, instead of looking like a cheapo, just get the refill of lemonade YOU had originally suggested. It costs you 5 cents. We're paying $16 dollars a burger and $3 for a drink. Save some face. Sweet potato fries were small and slightly burned. read more

I eat here almost every day. I buy gift cards for Fox Restaurant Concepts to get a free meal out of every 5 I get here. I mean, wow. Clean food. Clean atmosphere. Totally transparent feeling about the place. Hate that they serve Kobe (all grown up Veal) but they do grind the meat in-house. Sweet potato fries - if you get them to go, get 2 dipping sauces. That stuff needs to be reverse engineered....in my kitchen. Update*** Sometimes the service is spotty. I'm there so much I know like, every server. 90% are awesome. 5% are ok. 5% just sort of seem to be....meh. I hate that word. read more

Zinburger is one of those places you have to go to when you are in Phoenix. The restaurant is right off Camelback across from the Ritz Carlton in the Phoenix financial district (i.e. great location). The food here is ZINTABULOUS. My wife and I had the Chicken lettuce burger with Franks Hot Sauce! Aw yeah, that is awesome! We also had a burger that was phenomballs and sampled the fried zucchini (which was also absolutely delicious) and threw in the Chili fries just to sample - BWOZA, another winner!! We took part in the happy hour (before 6 p.m.) which offered some killer pricing and selection, and watched a ball game on tv overlooking the city scene in the background. The only thing better than the food was the service. The waitresses and hostesses are so friendly and personable that you feel like you don't want to leave!!! That is how you do it. Zinburger is a great place with a great vibe and this is one of my Phoenix Fav's. Get the chicken sandwich with Franks Hot Sauce and tell em Attorney Steve sent you! PS. Our waitress was Kira, ask for her.....she is simply the best! - Attorney Steve - http://www.attorneysteve.net read more

If your looking for top quality Burgers. ZIN BURGER is the way to go. Great Service, Great Wine, Great Food. A+ read more

So the burgers are good, as most people on Yelp have posted, but the experience could be better for a number of reasons. We had the $20 dinner "special" for 2 - where you get 2 burgers, 1 order of fries for $20. So when I got the bill, I was charged $21.25, and not $20 (this is not including tax), so I was thinking "wait the special is advertised for $20, NOT $21.25! The server informed me that I was charged an "extra" $1.25 because I asked for onions on my burger! WTH!?? Are you serious?? The server never said that I would be charged extra for onions - so be careful when you order here, because Zin likes to add deceptive charges - what a Sin Zin! Shysters. I reluctantly give 3 stars because the burger was good and the service was also pretty good. But Zin should include some food on the side with their burgers, because when you order a burger you are getting it stand-alone, no fries, no veggies, nutin. If you want to add "extra" on your burger, be careful. read more

I am a huge critic of hamburgers and Zinburger has been my absolute favorite hamburger spot since the day that it opened. Everything about this place makes me happy, the double truffle fries are amazing, they're shakes are inexpensive and divine (cookies and creme is my go to) and every aspect of the burger is delicious. The buns are soft never dry, I love that they use shredded lettuce instead of leaf lettuce so I can actually taste my burger, and I love the option of being able to build my own burger. My biggest critique of burgers is how they are prepared. If I ask for medium rare, I really don't want to eat anything but medium rare. I've gone to other zinburger restaurants and have been burned a few times with my burgers coming out well done but this location has it down, perfect ever single time. I seriously appreciate it!! Best time to go is Monday-Friday from 4-6 pm for happy hour!! Half of sides and fries, $7 Plain and Simple burger which I always get and then pile on the toppings, and drink specials. I have tried to branch out in the burger department and have found some close alternatives but Zinburger, in my opinion, is the best burger place! read more

A burger and fries place, only upscale! Zinburger offers beef burgers which are a mix of Angus and Kobe style beef for your standard patty, although you can use 100% Kobe for $5 more. They offer several different variations on the standard burger and fries, and also offer a veggie burger, chicken, ahi tuna, and turkey for those that aren't beef inclined. They also offer upscale milkshakes ($6 each) with flavors such as bananas foster and creme brulee. We ate here for dinner on a Sunday night, and had a fairly large party to seat. There were no problems getting seating for us when we arrived (Around 5:30 P.M.), and service was prompt. I had the bananas foster shake ($6), double truffle fries ($6), and a veggie burger ($9). I also had some of the El Diablo burger ($10). The shake was thick, rich, and had a nice light banana flavor from the fresh bananas. The ice cream they use here is Breyer's, which was a nice touch. The double truffle fries were nice and they were hand cut, but a lot of our fries were "frylets" in that they were smallish pieces of potato rather than average sized strips you can easily grab with your fingers (Versus having to grab a lot at a time with the "frylets"). I could taste a lot of white truffle flavor from the white truffle oil they used in both the fries and the aioli. The aioli itself though tasted like white truffle infused mayo rather than a garlicy aioli. The veggie patty was nice in that it tasted like it was made fresh vs. using a already-formed patty. It was a black bean mixture, and while the sides of the burger had a nice crunch to combat the mushy texture of the bean patty inside, the inner part of the burger tasted like mushy black beans. Perhaps some grain inside of the burger would help to provide extra texture. In addition, it was nice that they added smoked mozzarella to the burger, but I couldn't taste much smokiness nor much cheese although it was melted on the patty. The veggies accompanying the burger were fresh and plentiful, including large slices of creamy avocado. The El Diablo burger I tried was better. It was juicy, and cooked perfectly to order (Medium), and had great beef flavor from the burger and the spicy condiments. So, going to Zinburger, if you're not a vegetarian, your best bet is to stick with the beef burgers, and be sure to get a yummy shake to go with your meal. Your taste buds will thank you! read more

I ordered the Zinbuger and Double Truffle Fries. The burger was great (they didn't overcook it so thumbs up for that). The fries were food, but underwhelming in comparison to other truffle fries I've had, not much truffle flavor. read more

Zinburger - Zinburger + Truffle Fries - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Cool happy hour prices and great happy hour selection. Somewhat fresh. The burgers are overpriced in my opinion.

Yum! I am on a quest for the best Phoenix veggie burger and my burger here is on the top of the list so far. You can add just about anything to your burger (and any of the themed burgers on the menus can be swapped for a veg patty) and they have a big variety of fries to choose from too. I got the sweet potato fries with dinner and they were great, especially dipped in the yogurt sauce they come with. Service here is phenomenal - really friendly hostesses and bar staff. I loved the indoor/outdoor bar and they turn the heaters on at night if you want to sit outside even when it's a little chilly. Only downside - this place is a little pricey. For a beer, fries, and burger my total was about $25 before tip. It's not your average cheap burger joint, it's defiantly a fancy deluxe restaurant with a casual vibe. Just go close to pay day. read more

Having now tried all three of Phoenix upscale Hamburger Emporiums, unfortunately Zinburger is my least favorite. The quality of the burger seemed fine, although for $10, fine doesn't seem to be enough. The regular French Fries were nice and crisp. The taste of the Burger doesn't come close to The Grind which I rate to be #1, followed closely by Deluxe. There wasn't that beefy goodness and charbroiled taste to this burger I wanted to like this expensive burger as the location is terrific and the service, even on a slow afternoon, was quite wonderful. Unfortunately, it neither lived up to expectations or to its competitiors. If I am going to "splurge" on a Burger it is going to have to be The Grind or Delux "after hours." read more

Sat at the bar during a visit last week, and the bartender on duty was fantastic. He made sure to keep our iced teas replenished and was totally accommodating when I built a complicated veggie burger. And, oh, that veggie burger! I'd been wary of Zinburger for years as I've had repeated mediocre experiences at Sam Fox restaurants, but was made a convert when a friend had Zinburger cater her baby shower. I'm usually not a fan of burger buns, but the veggie burger bun is simultaneously substantial and light. The veggie patty also sets itself apart from so many other restaurants that seem content on doling out frozen Morningstar patties. Soft, fresh, and tasty, it's filling without leaving that heavy feeling in your tummy. Don't forget the sweet potato fries either! Hand-cut, crispy, and fresh, they pair well with the accompanying yogurt or with ketchup. read more

Sorry Zinburger but Deluxe still makes a better burger; I'm giving you 2.5 stars for now, but I'll give it another shot in a few months. I think you need some time to work out the kinks. Rating Breakdown: Atmosphere: 3.5 Stars, Typical FoxRC, clean good aesthetics with a well defined style. The trendy airy bar feel is nice, but the music is blaring way too loud (reminiscent of AZ88). The patio seating is quieter and provides for good people watching. Food: 2 Stars, Inconsistent and lacking flavor. Opening week problems? Maybe... Hopefully the food will be better on my next visit. ** ZinBurger: Came out cooked to a perfect medium rare, very impressed. The meaty flavor was good - the bun was boring. Nothing exceptional. $10 ** Kobe Burger: Ordered medium rare, came out rare. Kobe tartar! Gross! Even if this burger was cooked properly I doubt that it would have been worth $14. Cheddar cheese and mushrooms... snooze! I thought this was a fancy burger shop? ** Buffalo Chicken Sandwich: This was the best part of our meal. Flavorful and satisfying, but really how hard is it to cook a chicken breast and toss it in hot wing sauce? I'm pretty sure I would be just as happy ordering the same item from Chilli's or Applebees. $10 ** Double Truffle Fries: Soggy, oily, and over salted. Yuck! The truffle oil flavor was there and the fries had potential, but I just couldn't get past the soggy oily salty mess. $6 ** Zucchini Fries: These are just fried zucchini cut into a steak fry shape instead of the normal zucchini rounds. Nothing special, in fact I think I prefer the fried zucchini from Carl's Jr. $6 Drinks: 3 Stars, Full bar, eight beers on tap and eight additional bottled selections. *** A little rant: If I'm going to dine in a place that is charging me $25 for a burger, fries, & a beer I would expect filtered water at the table. Sorry, but at this price point City of Phoenix tap water, that tastes like it came from my backyard pool, just doesn't cut it! Service: 2 Stars, Lots of waitresses running around frantically, but ours seemed to be MIA for most of the meal. Conclusion: Save your money and time. Run up to Deluxe instead, or better yet skip the trendy and head over to Two Hippies for a great burger, fries, and a Shasta drink for $5. read more

They never disappoint. My bf LOVED the jalapeno popper burger they only serve during happy hour. We were cutting it close to missing happy hour when we arrived just before 6 but they made sure we got it. So nice to see a place focus on customer needs rather than the minutes on the clock. The staff is so accommodating and you can always count on great customer service here along with tasty burgers. Also, if you like whiskey, their hibiscus whiskey smash is well balanced and so tasty! read more

Ok so I have to admit, I was actually headed to Sam's Cafe to meet a friend for dinner but realized it was closed once we arrived! So, we decided to walk over and try out Zinburger. Let me say that I'm so glad we did! The menu here is pretty limited but I suppose one should expect that when the name of the restaurant specifically refers to "burgers". The good news here is that, in addition to some unique burger options, they also cater to the non-cow eating clientele and offer up tuna, chicken, turkey and a veggie option. The burgers come a la cart which means you have to fork a few extra bucks for the fries. There's a cool selection of shakes to choose from and, as our various servers explained (no joke! we had at least 3 young girsl attending to our table!), they also have a burger and a shake "of the month". This month's shake happens to be called the date shake. I assume they've spent some time in Dateland, Az copying a recipe... I didn't order a shake on this trip but by looking around at everyone else's table, I think I'm going to have to next time because they did look great! As for the food... the fries (both the traditional and sweet potato) were hot, crispy and flavorful. They serve them with some unique sauces that were also very good. The burgers were large, meaning the patty was very thick! They are cooked to order and they got ours spot on! The atmosphere in this place was relaxed, somewhat retro, airy and cool. There are two patio sections, however, we opted to take the first available table so we sat inside. Either way, there was some good people watching and it was enjoyable! read more

Ordered the west coast chicken burger and it wasn't bad. The truffle fries were delicious, however my friend and I experienced horrible service. The table behind was served before us- even though we arrived before they did. Our food was served by someone else and upon already having our food, our server did not even come up and ask how it was or if we needed anything. Instead she walked past our table 3 times before doing so. My friends water was empty for 10 mins before it was even filled up again. It was not busy and being super bowl week we expected better customer service experience read more

Medium rare, cheese and bacon, blood soaked bottom bun, perfect. Zinburger is awesome. I've yet to find a burger I haven't liked but I'm partial to the Sam, don't overlook the chicken sandwich however, it is super tasty and all of the fries are on point. Where else can you go and stare a giant cow in the eyes while eating his family? Incredible shakes, fair beer selection, cool atmosphere, four stars. read more

OMG!!!! Literally my favorite burger place to go when visiting in Arizona!! They have amazing sides, fries of all kinds, and delicious burgers made straight to order! read more

So, I might be one of the few that decided to get the ahi tuna sandwich instead of the burgers for my first visit. Since I was not starving, I did not think I would be able to tackle the gigantic burger I saw across the bar from me. The tuna was perfect. It was easily an inch and half thick, seared perfectly with plenty of avocado slices to make it the best fish sandwich I have ever had! This is going to make for a tough decision the next time I go and try to order a burger. Great Job! read more

My girlfriends and I started a dinner club and Zinburger was the first selection. I enjoyed it! I had a difficult time deciding between burgers (the homemade veggie burger with tomato marmalade- which I'm obsessed with right now- sounded so good). I was very hungry, so I decided I needed some beef. I ordered the Zinburger well done (yes, I like my hamburger meat practically burned and yes, I know carcinogens are bad). The burger comes topped with Manchego Cheese and wine braised onions. I nixed the mayo and added avocado. I ate every last bite of the buger (except for the slice of avocado that shot out of the burger and across the table - oops). We all shared sweet potato fries and truffle fries, which were both very good! I personally didn't prefer their dipping sauces... yogurt (tzaziki style) and truffle aioli (seemed more like plain mayonaise). Our waitress was excellent! Very attentive and informative about the food options. I'd like to go back and try more! read more

Zinburger's veggie burger has officially beaten my previous favorite (The Vig). It is SO GOOD. I love that I can get any of their burgers with the veggie patty - so far, the buffalo chicken burger with veggie patty is my absolute favorite combination. My husband has really enjoyed everything he's gotten as well, and their french fries are soo delicious. The service is always awesome, the food is always stellar, and the milkshakes are amazing! Zinburger has quickly become one of our favorite spots! read more

Yumma, yumma, YUMMY!! I was at the Biltmore and craving a hamburger for lunch. I decided to stop in at Zinburger. The place was packed ; however, I found a spot at the bar and within 15 minutes the bartender took my order and my burger was right in front of me. I ordered the Zinburger. The burger was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be back and I will bring others to enjoy Zinburger's wonderful burgers. read more

I'm sorry to say this because I love Fox Concepts restaurants but Zinburger has been my biggest disapointment of the places I have dined since I moved here. My boyfriend and I were looking for a great burger place for a date and my friend suggested this place. For starters, our server was terrible! I have been a server before and I understand that sometimes bad things happen at certain table throughout the night but wow girlfriend, serving is not for you. The girl brought us a completely wrong meal the first time and forgot what we ordered. When we waited for our actual meals to be brought out she still forgot the bacon on my burger and my boyfriends sweet potato fries. MY boyfriend never got his requested sauces, no water refills, etc-disaster. At the end the server ended up charging me for a Kobe burger (which I did not order and is more expensive) and did not apologize for any of the mistakes. I ordered my burger medium and got it raw. Trust me I like things a little on the rare side but this wasnt edible. I ordered fresh mozzarella on my burger hoping for a nice thick creamy slice of cheese and I swear I got 1 slice of kraft singles. The truffle fries were good. Like I said before I love Fox Concepts and I usually dont rate places very bad but this place was not good and not what I was expecting. I would have rather had a BK burger. read more

I saw so many great review on Zinburger we had to come and give the turkey burger a try. YUCK!!!!!!!!! I mean it was so disgusting we had grease running down our hands ( how do you get so much grease in a lean meat like turkey, what's the point!). then my husband had to catch a flight where he ended up belching the entire time with an upset stomach. I know the review sounds harsh and I really hate to give such a low rating but honestly, it was the worst by far I have had for turkey burgers and a total disappointment. I thought it was also in poor taste to see some of the wait staff two tables away laughing and counting their tips and playing around. I wont be coming back. Just not worth the effort. read more

My picks: Bananas Foster Shake Sweet Potato Fries (but the zucchini fries were a close second) Buffalo Chicken Sandwich (if you don't eat red meat) Banana Crème Pie This is THE place in town to go for a burger and a shake. Too bad I its so much food that you can possibly eat all 4 of my favorites in one meal. Bonus points for Sam Fox opening the restaurant to the Phoenix Children's Hospital special guests prior to the general public. read more

Manager Ashley Moorer saved what have would otherwise have been a disastrous experience for us tonight at Zinburger. The restaurant is a featured player in the current Arizona Restaurant Week promotion - and they were completely unprepared for how much business this promotion would draw. As a result, we had to wait 25 minutes for a table. Interestingly - it was interesting when you weren't the one waiting for the table - tables inside and outside would be cleared, and then it would take anywhere from 15 minutes to a half-hour for people to be seated at those tables ... even though the wait appeared to have gone from 25 minutes to nearly an hour. Our server was adequate, but just. Good news is that the food (Zinburger, Samburger, yogurt-dill dip for the sweet potato fries, and chocolate cream pie) really did live up to the acclaim. In the name of efficiency, we placed our dessert order with our food order, hoping to make an 8 p.m. comedy performance. It was not to be. The fries came ahead of the burgers - as an appetizer? - but the burgers took at least 20 minutes to appear. Then, the interminable wait for the dessert begain. The waiter wandered by, said the dessert order would be out momentarily. Ten minutes passed. The waiter apologized, saying the dessert station was backed up. Ten more minutes passed. The waiter went to look in on our dessert again. Two slices of chocolate cream pie. Not chocolate soufle - just plain old chocolate cream pie. Finally - someone other than the server brought the pie. And, immediately after that, the manager herself came over to see us. Which means the waiter, who we thought was doing a pretty poor job all along, had the foresight to get his manager involved. She explained that the staff had been overwhelmed with the Restaurant Week response, but she knew it wasn't an excuse. To make amends, she offered us free dessert on a future visit. I told her the food was good, but not nearly good enough to warrant the wait - and that we probably would not be returning to the restaurant in the future. That was when she stepped up and offered to treat us on the house - and serve us herself! - if we'd be willing to give her another try. Also, she comped tonight's bill. All in all, stellar performance by a manager who wanted to make things right for unhappy customers. And, as I told my boyfriend, it's likely good news for all the coming Restaurant Week patrons, as there's no excuse, going forward, for the poor service. Thanks, Ashley Moorer. You saved the day! read more

Went to Zinburger last night and guess what I tried!? The Zinburger. It was tasty, juicy, and salty. I guess, I've never had a salted burger, but I tasted some salty goodness on this burger. Awewsome. Our server was super friendly. We had a group of seven and he was great about giving us separate checks. I tried a friend's banana cream pie, and it was awesome too. Yay for a GOOD burger! read more

We stopped in here between movies during our Movie Marathon Monday at the Esplanade. So weird that I haven't been here before considering it's not even 5 minutes away from home. First things first...Zucchini fries...YUM! Outside seating on a nice breezy day...SWEET! Sour Cherry Margarita...ok, it was tasty, but why are they so small? :( Bummer! We also ordered the 'The Ringer' burger which was perfectly done. We asked for medium well (it was alot of food, so we split the burger) and it was absolutely, positively, perfectly, exactly medium well. And OH SO TASTY, meaty, juicy, plump (not in a Mondoburger way...it appeared to be real meat)! Just the right amount of food for the short amount of time between Looper and Hotel Transylvania. :) I'll be back because their malts, desserts and salads look fabulous. read more