Socius in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Excellent atmosphere and attentive staff. Super Sunday lunch with all the trimmings. Creative desserts. No visit is complete without sticky prawns! Delicious as always

What a wonderful restaurant! We were welcomed as soon as we walked through the door and service was gently attentive throughout. The atmosphere is relaxed and cheerful and the food, exquisite. Well done Socius, you’ve hit the sweet spot at everything!

My wife and I had a meal on the 30th of October 2024 - first time customers. I struggle to convince my wife (who is profoundly Coeliac) to ever go out for a meal because, through bad experiences, she just doesn't trust chefs. Socius was very highly recommended by some friends and so, for our anniversary, we decided to try the place out. Both meals were very nice indeed but, without any doubt, there was gluten lurking somewhere because my wife became very unwell very quickly - based on previous encounters like this, it will take her the best part of a week to fully recover - reinforcing her wariness of eating out. The expected level of diligence at this establishment leaves a lot to be desired. If you are in any way Gluten intolerant I would give this place a very wide berth.

We have been here many times and it just gets better, I’m not sure how they do it, but it is amazing! We have eaten in restaurants all over the world, but this restaurant is up there with all the best. The chefs and front of house staff are a credit to the hospitality industry, we sat at the kitchen table, and it was so lovely to watch the kitchen working so effortlessly and turning out first class fare to a busy restaurant on a Saturday night, if you haven’t been you need to go! Keep up the good work. Possibly one of the best restaurants in Norfolk.

Another stunning meal in this wonderful restaurant. Service is impeccable. The menu is divine. Particular shout out to the carrot and to the pork belly. And, as always, the bread is unbelievably good. Book ahead. Don’t miss out. It’s deserving of the 5 stars.

Utterly fabulous restaurant Can’t fault it! We had a fantastic lunch. The choice was excellent and each dish was presented beautifully and tasted devine The flavors and seasonings were really top notch . The venue is really stylish, the atmosphere was great, happy vibe with people enjoying their afternoon . All of the staff were lovely and extremely helpful. This has been our favourite restaurant by far on our holiday in Norfolk The wine was really good and not too pricey Can’t fault anything about this wonderful restaurant. Great value for money and a very memorable meal We felt truly spoilt 😀

Wonderful Sunday lunch had by all the family including my 1 year old son who thoroughly enjoyed the veg & beef. Staff were kind and very hospitable. Would definitely visit again!

What a place. Thanks for making my birthday so special. Callum was super impressive, and he was brilliant with my partner and I. we sat at the front, aand he was super attentive and explained each dish thoroughly, and nothing was too much for the staff

Exceptional food, including imaginative vegetarian options. The service was efficient and friendly. Buzzy atmosphere and great value. Lovely family evening out!!

Wow. Stumbled upon this restaurant tucked out of the way of the main hubbub of Burnham Market. Didn’t have a booking and when I walked in thought I would be out of luck as it was hugely busy but the lovely girl with a blonde ponytail was so helpful and set us up a table outside almost immediately: it was a gorgeous day and we were so happy to get a table! The food was all sharing style and we shared 6 dishes between the two of us. Every mouthful was a delight and the tastes exploded in your mouth. What a find; will definitely be back!!

As usual a wonderful mixture of flavours and textures complemented by first class service. The prices are starting to get eyewatering but if one is comparing what you get for your money with said prices it might just be considered as value for money. However why, why oh why does such a high class establishment insist on having raucous pop music blaring from loudspeakers to the extent that civilised conversation has to be almost at shouting level. We are told music produces atmosphere but when the music ceased between tracks there was not one jot of change in the buzz of the place. It is not a teeny boppers place Mr. & Mrs. Proprietor and you might just like to take a look at the demographics of your customers and in future pitch your type of music accordingly. The elderly Dowager sitting in a corner may well be a Sid Vicious fan but I wouldn't bank on it!!

Absolutely outstanding place and food. A real treat to visit whilst on holiday for a delicious Sunday lunch. Everything on the menu looked delicious and every small part of our 3 courses, paired with a lovely English wine was superb. We waddled out waking more like our dog than humans!

Had two wonderful meals here whilst on holiday , The Sunday lunch and a midweek evening dinner . Both meals were fantastic , the roast beef dinner was amazing , fantastic beef and the vegetables choices were imaginative and beautifully cooked . Generous portions and we were offered extra veg and gravy if we wanted more . Our midweek dinner was also delicious , chil king prawns and various tapas dishes were all tasty and beautifully presented . We were so lucky to have Johnny as our main server as he was so helpful and friendly and guided us with some of our tapas choices . All the staff were friendly and helpful which adds to the atmosphere of the place which is lively and has a real buzz to it adding to the ambiance of the place . It’s our favourite place to eat in Norfolk and will defo be back in the future . It’s a must try if you’re in the area !

We went here for lunch, booking was extremely easy online & they sent a confirmation text the day before. What a wonderful atmosphere we walked in to, we was greeted by a friendly waitress as soon as we entered & taken to our comfortable table, drinks ordered, arrived quickly & the waitress kindly asked if we had been before & would we like an explanation on how it works. The vibe was so lovely. We ate some fantastic food, so many wonderful flavours, literally wanted to try everything on the menu. Service was excellent. Cutlery napkins plates etc changed as and when required. What a gem, I’ve walked past many times before whilst staying in Norfolk, wish I had been sooner! Can’t wait to come back. Well done guys.

Completely wonderful! The most delicious Sunday lunch I’ve ever eaten, friendly professional staff. It was perfect!

Lovely place the food was very tasty and great size portions. Also great value for money. The service was 10/10 I would of given 5 stars but unfortunately I think training is needed in the bar area for measurements of drinks as I ordered a negroni cocktail but literally it was just under half a glass. (Tumbler) Then I ordered a large glass of wine and it was a normal glass. I did make this aware to the waitress and she rectified this.

Inventive dishes, beautifully presented , in good surroundings Good range for vegans and vegetarians, Full on flavours using local ingredients with , with flavour influences from North Africa, Asia Home made focaccia , Cocktails and good wine list , (Could do with a wider range by the glass for drivers …)A committed investment to good taste …highly recommended

Had such a lovely lunch at Socius, our waitresses were so warm and helpful. They immediately brought water for our dog and we were made very welcome. The food was unlike any we had elsewhere in the area, smaller, lighter plates and I had quite a few Asian inspired dishes (tuna tartare with wonton and prawn toast), but my gosh were they given a boost! I wasn't sure how exciting prawn toast would be, but it was given a fresh twist at Socius. The sticky prawns are a must and the tuna tartare is the best I've ever had (and I eat a lot of tuna tartare). The setting is lovely and it's nice to watch the kitchen team work. We also had the best cocktails of the trip here (generally we've struggled to find really great cocktails), they weren't particularly strong but the flavours were incredible! The midori spritz was a particular favourite.Perfect place to go for lunch or supper and the food wasn't too heavy, which was a welcome break after a week of overindulging.

Wow... Absolutely incredible. From the moment we arrived the owners and the front of house staff were attentive and incredibly friendly. We asked one of the owners to bring over small plates of food of their recommendation and we couldn’t fault a single one of them. Just stunning! Especially the beef and the prawns. A few small plates arrived time after time and you could tell each one had been made with the upmost care and attention - these chefs know how to cook good food! I couldn’t wait to write a review so I’m still currently sat in this beautiful restaurant enjoying a bottle of rosé after my food. If you have the option, please try this restaurant!

Gorgeous restaurant, lovely lunch from a menu full of goodies.Food as usual first class and beautifully presented, served by the best front of house team on the Norfolk coast.Everything is spot on re prices and the village car park is next door.We are so lucky to have Dan and Natalie's restaurant venture in Burnham Market, its been tough for all hospitality venues and they deserve our support.And we confirm Socius welcomes well behaved owners and their dogs anywhere in both dining areas anytime except over dinner.

No idea what planet the last reviewer comes from but felt compelled to put the record straight. Socius is one of the most dog-friendly restaurants I've ever visited. Dogs are welcomed during the day throughout the restaurant (not just upstairs as previous review stated) treats and water bowls are on offer and there's even a special doggy roast available on Sundays.Can't believe it's possible to review a restaurant without mentioning the food, which at Socius is simply sublime. I've been many times and never seen the same menu twice, each time there's a new set of dishes to delight and amaze. If you've been, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. If you haven't, you owe it to yourself to pay it a vist: you won't be disappointed - with or without your canine companion.

The dog area is located on a mezzanine floor which is accessed by a steep metal ‘open step’ staircase. Our dog fell through the steps and we had to carrry her up the stairs. The balcony is secured by metal railings which petrified our dog walking to our assigned table. Please be aware if you are considering dining with your dogs.

Excellent Sunday roast, exceptionally fresh vegetable , beef cooked to perfection. One of the best Sunday Roast this year. Service the BEST.....

Once again fantastic meal with fantastic service The roasted carrots where amazing and it’s still astonishing how they make vegetables so tasty.

The great reviews are probably getting a little boring but it’s always good to know a restaurant is consistent!We found this place by accident and they happened to have a cancellation for Sunday lunch so we snapped it up. Great service and fantastic food, particularly the vegetarian options. Probably the best veggie roast I’ve had and our dog got a pleasant surprise with the doggy roast too!Will definitely be back when no doubt tables will be even harder to book.

We found this restaurant by pure accident and what wonderful experience it was. You will read reports of good service but here it is exceptional . Everything arrives promptly and the staff are always one step ahead of your needs.Each dish was perfectly prepared with delicate flavours that delight. One big problem is that they are so busy and popular that booking a table can be a challenge .Can’t wait to go back.

Amazing, interesting and fun food. I wish we had one of these near us at home. Staff also all very friendly. Highlights were: Tuna and Celariac

We first booked Socius at new year but travel restrictions has delayed our visit. The wait was definitely worth it. The food and service was superb and we will definitely recommend a visit.

Superb meal. The flavours from local fresh produce were exceptional, as was the innovative presentation. Many tapas restaurants just serve the dishes as and when the kitchen has them ready. Socius paced the delivery so that each dish could be savoured in turn. There was a very good choice for us vegetarians. Whilst not cheap, it was good value.

Our third visit in 3 years (we're not local otherwise it would be a LOT more) and despite Covid upheaval etc. it is as good as ever. The dishes are still wonderfully inventive and a delight on the taste buds, the only issue was our eyes were bigger than our bellies! The negroni cocktail was bang-on. If we have one piece of constructive feedback (and we both realise the dishes come out as & when they are ready and we're fine with that) the chips would have been better served at the start and eaten throughout the meal, rather than at the end. Just a small point.

We managed to get a last minute cancellation on Saturday evening and are so glad we did! The whole experience was fantastic, food was amazing full of flavour and very fresh, lovely atmosphere and service was first class even though the restaurant was very busy. Have already booked to go again.

We had a lovely Sunday family lunch. The atmosphere is nice & relaxed. The service was friendly as well as welcoming. The food was very good; although visiting on a Sunday, we didn't have an opportunity to savour the full weekly tapas menu - obviously we knew this beforehand & it's a good excuse to visit again in the future.

A return visit to this wonderful restaurant for. Lunchtime treat. The service was excellent and the food wonderful. Just right for us as we love sharing plates. The Asian flavours were wonderfully integrated with the food. Overall a great experience. Also nice to be able to take the dogs with us, although I understand this doesn’t apply to the evening s. Will certainly be back !

My fiancée and I visited Socius for lunch on Friday and we came away very impressed. The ‘tapas’ style menu is a great concept and makes for a very enjoyable experience as you can both share and try multiple things on the menu. It’s a casual atmosphere which is refreshing as sometimes restaurants with top class food can be a bit too formal.We sat on the ‘wine wall table’ which was quite quirky and we would recommend this - it’s slightly private as it’s away from the main restaurant, but the table is raised so you get a good view across the restaurant……and your surrounded by wine so what’s not to love!The restaurant itself is very easy to find, it’s right next to a big car park which also has a public toilet. Parking is super cheap, we paid like £3 for 4 ish hours and you can pay via a car parking app, super convenient.We’ll definitely be back again soon, 10/10 from us.

We had Sunday lunch here with our little dog.The service was great very accommodating,food was delicious as weee the drinks.Our dog even had his own roast dinner which was a lovely added touch.Nothing was any trouble and we will definitely return.Highly recommend.

Fantastic restaurant, not only was the food absolutely delicious and reasonably priced, the service was friendly and attentive and the atmosphere distinctly unstuffy, you can even bring your dog at lunchtime. We can't wait to come back next time we are in the area.

We had exceptional food and incredible service. The staff were very welcoming and the attention to detail was fabulous. We were booked else where still offering outside dining only so we're thrilled we got a cancellation booking after sending an email this week. I would definitely like to go back this year! Well done to all of the team for creating such a great place to eat

This is a restaurant not to be missed. Easily one of the best on the Norfolk coast. Service superb. Atmosphere superb. Food superb. Value for money superb. And at last some different choices to eat from the normal fare offered in this area. Congratulations Socius you are showing that you don’t have to be in the metropolis to enjoy the finest food on offer. The only down side is the restaurant is so fully booked it will be a bit of a wait before we can return!

We ate dinner here on a Saturday night and had to book months ahead. The menu offers a selection of small plates and as we were a group of 5 we were able to try them all. There was not one dish to disappoint us!

It has become one of our favourite lunch restaurants in Norfolk. Welcoming, efficient and friendly service, consistently excellent cooking.A must - their homemade forcaccio!We just have a few small eats and a glass of their excellent very reasonably price 'house' white wine.Just wish they didn't allow dogs where you eat!!Also, as it is such a fab place to return to frequently, it would be nice to have an extra 'monthly special' like trying out new recipes....

Food absolutely amazing great atmosphere loved everything about it. Staff great very attentive. Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten will be back ASAP

Phenomenal from start to finish!! It is very rare to find a restaurant that excels at everything but this is exactly that. From online booking (and accommodating our numerous changes!) Simply superb service and faultless food this is truly an excellent experience. The service staff were exemplary and the chefs produced vegetarian food ( for us) that was aTaste sensation! I only wish we lived locally! Thank you

Food was without fault. The venue felt very safe and the staff were attentive and knowledgeable about the food. Every small plate was a dream!

We visited here on our last day of our mini-break to Burnham Market, and what a way to finish the weekend! The ambience is lovely with the chefs cooking for all to see, all the waitresses were very smart and polite and the décor is modern and inviting. The food was amazing, we didn't go for a roast dinner but we saw them coming out and they looked great (with massive Yorkshire puddings!) My partner had a steak and I had the cod, both cooked perfectly with a lovely cocktail selection too. Definitely one to visit if you're in Burnham Market!

One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Love the small plates concept as you get to try lots of different dishes. The tuna tartare and miso cod were two of my favourites. Everything absolutely popped with flavour and the service was also spot on. Can’t wait to return!

Honestly one of the best meals out in ages, the food was faultless and the staff were lovely and efficient. An absolute must if your in the area. Kids and Dogs welcome too, truly a great experience.

Incredible. Team both front of house and kitchen are at the very top of their game. Couldn’t fault anything - service amazing without being too over the top, food some of the best flavours I’ve eaten in a long while. Go, if you can get a table, you won’t regret it!

Clearly the person below doesn’t know a good restaurant if it slapped them in the face. Because Socius quite literally does that - every time we visit I go with the underlying fear that it might not be quite as good as it was the last time and my hugely high opinion might be somewhat tarnished, and every single time we visit (which is quite a lot) they exceed my expectations and completely wow me. I don’t know how they do it, but they really are restaurants running miracle workers. From the moment you enter the building you are greeted with a warm, happy buzz - Natalie the owner works the crowd and always takes time to come over and have a chat with every table, whilst seamlessly running the whole floor at the same time. Justyna the manager is a delight and in fact all of the service team are friendly, lovely and very good at what they do - you can tell this ship very much cares about their staff and provides a lot of training. The food, the food, what can I say about the food. Eating at Socius is like going on a incredible journey for 2 hours. Every dish brings excitement, awe and a flavour that you don’t think can get any better (until the next one comes out!) - it’s almost like the chefs are playing a game with you, teasing you and showing you their ridiculous skill each time a dish hits the table. Now without sounding like a pompous **** here, we eat out, at nice restaurants, a lot. We’ve been to Michelin starred restaurants all over the globe and believe me when I say Socius is the best restaurant me and my wife have ever visited, period. The whole experience from start to finish is always astounding. Huge pat on the back from us team, you’re doing an incredible job. And as for the review below, please do come back to me when you’ve found a restaurant that even scratch’s the surface of socius, I think you might be searching a very long time.....

Having read the reviews of Socius, I was so pleased to have bagged a table, booking 3 months in advance. Was it worth it? I'm not sure. Food was beautifully presented and the service was super efficient. The cold dishes were ok, with the standouts being the steak and the chips. All very expensive.

First time back since lockdown and reopening in May and they’ve still got it, Attention to detail and flavours and combinations even better. Food, service, atmosphere just superb. If you find a free reservation slot then grab it

Fantastic food & service ! The range of tapas is superb & the danger is ( as always with tapas) of choosing to much - we failed! One watch out is that dishes that need cooking eg steak, fish etc must be ordered by 9.30pm. We booked 3 months in advance and only got a 9pm table so don’t expect just to book a few days in advance ! Service was fab. Great place

This was our first visit to Socius, mainly due to my lack of sufficient advance planning to secure a reservation! Well, it was truly fabulous. The service and food were just right in a restaurant with a lovely relaxed atmosphere.We had the sticky prawns followed by the Binham blue salad, carrots with feta, tuna, hake and chips. To drink we had a bottle of English wine. For pudding we both chose the passion fruit cream. I also had a pot of tea. They bought some prosecco for my husband as it’s his birthday and later on some chocolate ganache. The birthday boy really appreciated this.!

We had a voucher booked a table amazing friendly staff and the food the best I have eaten for a long time.

We found this restaurant by accident as my wife and I were out walking. We had a great leisurely lunch at the restaurant. This Tapas style venue had a excellent menu with some very creative dishes. Our waitress provided some very helpful guidance with the food choices- a great. A very enjoyable, relaxing lunch

Another superb dinner in early December - so lucky to get a table.The food is beautifully cooked and always creative. All served by such friendly and professional staff, with great care being taken in these days of Covid.After many meals here we’ve only ever been delighted.Whilst the menu (attached) is fairly short (never a problem as far as I’m concerned) it makes you want to order every dish. They all sound delicious and all ours were.I’m always impressed with the vegetarian options. Five on our menu and we had three. But the roast chicken to share was fabulous too.Many thanks

Stunning tapas style food reasonably priced. The staff were very welcoming. We got to eat at our pace. You will have to go a long way to find better.

After hearing great things about this place we decided to give it a try and didn’t disappoint.Staff was excellent, awesome vibrant atmosphere and the concept is the best dining experience we’ve had with small plates of food that will blow your taste buds away. My favourite was the tuna carpaccio and the pineapple desert was my favourite best desert I’ve ever had,Can’t wait to return.

Not a very prepossessing setting, in the car park, and not a “characterful” building , but the best food in Burnham Market and for miles around.Hard to place the cooking as it borrows from lots of styles but clever and imaginative use of local ingredients (though surprisingly not seafood). Delicately flavoured salad of blue cheese walnuts chicory and pear: heavyweight aged rump with Jerusalem artichoke (though the caramelised cauliflower didn’t bring much to the party).Good choice of wine by the glass and non alcoholic drinks. Friendly efficient service.

You don’t have to go without delicious Socius cooking during this second lockdown- Natalie and Dan are offering takeaways on Saturdays and Sundays. The menu is varied and changes each week, the food is as delicious as ever and it comes with reheating/ cooking instructions so serving it up is a doddle. Last night we had Duck breast with shiitake mushrooms, lamb belly with salsa, cauliflower with ras el hanout and celeriac with Binham blue. There were several other dishes, and desserts available too. Obviously it’s not the same as going there, but makes this lockdown slightly more bearable!

Myself and my husband visited here on Saturday 31st October. We were warmly greeted by a member of staff. The restaurant itself is ‘open plan’ very modern. It was lovely to be able to watch the chefs working on pass.Now when I think of tapas I think of cold Spanish meat, olives and bread. This restaurant brings a whole new meaning to it and it is wonderful. For starters we shared the most amazing fresh Socius focaccia bread and sticky prawns in chilli glaze. Our chosen main dishes were cauliflower, hake, beetroot, carrot dish and pork. The dishes come out as and when they are ready which was just perfect. There were many different flavours which we had not tasted together. We accompanied our meal with a bottle of Chablis. Oh and to finish as we did not have room for desert we had a White Russian cocktail. Yummy! I would like to add that when we arrived it had just been announced that England would be going into a second lockdown within days. At no time at all did any of the staff let this impact their level of service provided to us. The staff are a credit to the owners. It was evident who the owners of Socius are, however it was lovely to see how they interacted with their staff and worked just as hard as the staff. Thank you all for a wonderful evening.

(Apart from feeling slightly rushed by our Waitress to give order rather too quickly after settling down at our table, and feeling tables (upstairs) were slightly too high for the chairs, we set about enjoying what was to follow and, Oh Boy, did we!)Mushroom starter is absolutely delicious, so is salmon one (I just could’ve eaten double the amount of salmon provided!).Main roast pork was cleaned off the plate by my husband - he said it was 12/10 - and my celeriac main was nothing short of fantastic. So hard to find tasty vegetarian Main dishes that go with a range of Sunday lunch vegetables. This certainly did.Brilliant, perfectly-cooked colourful veg sides were wonderful.Merlot and Viognier Wines excellent.I’d eat here everyday if my waistline would allow!! Will definitely request downstairs table next time where you can see Chefs at workWell done Team Socius and thank you.

Went back to Socius for about the fifth time today. Every time we visit the area Socius is always booked well In advance. Great atmosphere, amazing food and friendly service. Never fails to impress. A must if you are in the area.

Went here for my husbands birthday. Was amazing atmosphere, wonderful waitress service and the food is out of this world. We would 100% recommend this place to family/friends and will be back! Just lovely, thank you!

Excellent restaurant with freshly cooked scrumptious food. Friendly service and interesting British take on tapas food with generous sized tasting dishes. Very easy to clock up one's bill, though by wanting to order everything!! Staff advice very helpful and accurate.

We had a great meal here with friends, very very tasty and great service, but it was quite expensive.

Absolutely incredible restaurant. The team have everything spot on. Service friendly, ambience and atmosphere top notch, food absolutely incredible. And very good value for the quality as well. Probably one of the best all rounded restaurants I’ve been to, period. Hats off to the whole team.

First time visiting Socius and certainly not the last! Every dish we had was amazing and the service was great all throughout the evening. I would definitely recommend!

We loved the informal, friendly atmosphere at Socius and theIr original British take on tapas. Highlights were the salmon & horseradish, the arancini and the pigeon. They also have a delicious menu for kids and a great range of mocktails. We booked a long tine in advance for a table but it was definitely worth the wait.

Worthy of all the superlatives thrown at it. Greeting, ambience, service and food of the highest order. Outstanding.

Clearly catering to the "London Crowd". Most portions have less than a couple of pounds worth of ingredients and cost not less than £7, often much more. You need at least 3 dishes to equate to a "meal's worth". A mediocre Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is £28 and cocktails are definitely in the London price range. A great business model for fleecing the Chelsea on Sea crowd. Service was good and attentive but the atmosphere is rather plain - more like a barn than a restaurant.

Exceptional! As a group of six, we visited the restaurant for Sunday lunch. Everything we had was phenomenal. The care and time put into every dish was evident as was the passion of the chefs. We cannot wait to return.

Thanks to Giles Coren’s piece on Socius in The Times we battered through miles of wet Norfolk lanes to eat at this friendly relaxed restaurant and it was well worth the effort. The tapas style is very appealing so you get to taste a variety of the well cooked local sourced food. Norwich made gin followed by the most delicious tempura style prawns superbly prepared and presented. Try the hake with beetroot and horseradish - inspired. The cured salmon and pork loin were also 5 star. We drank the Malbec which was rounded and subtle. Cheerily excellent service and a reasonable bill. They even have the largest car park you could ever wish for. Beat a path to the door if you can get a table.

This is a wonderful restaurant. Stylishly designed interior with a menu to match. Creative, modern tapas style food of the highest quality, and save room for dessert. Can’t remember when I last enjoyed a meal as much. Quality of service matches the decor and food. Definitely a destination when in the area.

What a wonderful discovery! Super tasty food with wonderful personal and professional service. An interesting building which I really liked. Wonderful cocktails to start then a series of plates which were so tasty wonderfully presented and great service. Somewhere to return to definitely

We visited today for lunch to celebrate our 32nd wedding anniversary. I had booked on the strength of previous reviews and we weren't disappointed. The food was excellent and a cut above standard restaurant fare for a very reasonable price. The service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive and the restaurant itself has a very cosy, relaxed atmosphere. We can't wait to return and try some more amazing flavours. Thank you to all concerned!

After reading a number of previous reviews there is nothing I can really add. The service, the food, the ambience, they have it all perfected to a ‘T’. A wonderful lunch. One that will stay with us for a long time.

Worth the 3 hour drive from Kent! Small plates..actually not that small. Cauliflower beignets are to die for. Burrata, lamb curry, crispy chicken and hake. And dog friendly for lunch.

Light and airy with an open kitchen means the dining experience is a pleasure for the modern diner. The staff are attentive, friendly and efficient. The best for last though is the food. Great small portions allow you to order lots of dishes and experiement. None disappoint. We had approx 8 dishes and I even ordered the prawns for dessert as the were soo good and sweet they made an amazing dessert for me.Loved all the courses and clearly the best place in Burnham Market. A must for all to visit / book.

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!Such a fabulous meal from start to finish and the staff were amazing! Especially with my nervous dog who was scared of the stairs.. thank you for understanding!Loved the food, and the whole place had a lovely atmosphere, we will deffs return!

A very enjoyable lunch with great food from an interesting inventive menu. Great, friendly and attentive service, lovely local vibe and interesting space. Well selected reasonably priced wine list. Dog friendly at lunch time. We wish we could have lingered longer and enjoyed our table next to the open kitchen.

Another Local establishment taking the pandemic seriously. It is very comforting to eat in a place that is so focused on creating sublime and delicious food, but to also know they have got your health and well being as a priority.Very subtle but efficient covid policy in place.

Came for lunch midweek, just the 2 of us, our very first since lockdown. Had high expectations given all the fab reviews, in particular from Giles Coran. Given that we are foodies and above average home cooks, we go out for something a little different that we would not cook at home, that extra je ne sais quoi! Socius did not disappoint.Welcoming, excellent attentive service.Reasonably priced wine list, menu also is sensibly priced which makes such a difference. Tap water was offered which came in carafe with slices of orange and lemon.We started with the 3 'drinking' snacks. - Focaccia with whipped butter - superb- Sticky king prawn - hooray, there were 4! so often we see x3, why? they were delicious.- Tuna tartare - deliciousI would come again just for double portions! We tried 3 plates:Butternut squash, fetta.... - fab though feel they were very mean on the squash puree especially since this was a main plateHake, Celeriac puree - wish we could cook hake like that at home, it was melt in the mouth superb. We asked our lovely waitress how chef cooked this, she happily knew enough to answer.Celeriac, crispy pickled Mushrooms - delicious though out of all the dishes I felt this one had so much umami that it filled me up and couldn't eat much... luckily my husband managed to finish the dish. I think I would have preferred if the mushrooms hadn't been sliced as I've seen on other photos.Socius House Rubbed Chips - had to try these given special in-house rub. Good but not amazing. They sensibly were served when the Hake dish arrived so we could all dip into the celeriac puree. I could easily give the chips a miss next time.... which of course there will be.... a next time.... and time after that...... we are lucky we are local, well 30 minutes drive... that's local for Norfolk!

The food here is amazing! Really cannot fault it, beautifully presented, seasoned to perfection, wine perfect temperature, just wish the cocktails packed a bit more punch. After looking at the main drinks menu as appose to the top of the food menu, the cocktails only have 25ml measures in them therefore tasted quite diluted. Highly recommend this place.

Food was seriously brilliant, although 7 dishes between 2 was plenty . Service and staff were just fantastic. All very attentive and all had personality! Already booked again for November. Not over expensive either!

Fabulous meal, tasty, original, the cauliflower, the sea bass, and ginger cake were amazing, the detail and attention to detail is superb, would highly recommend and would definitely go back

Very Covid safe, wonderful food, a very different way of eating, loved it, amazing tapas style eating, perfect Sauvignon to accompany a wonderful dining experience

Fabulous food, wine and service. Couldn’t fault it. Unusual interesting menu and unrivalled locally.

Truly faultless experience.Socius has got everything absolutely right - from the warm and attentive service to the modern interior and, of course, delicious food! We got a very good vibe as soon as we walked through the door. Star dishes were the sticky king prawns, tuna tartare, cauliflower and beef rump. Also, the best dessert we’ve ever had (and we’ve had a few!) - cherry bakewell cheesecake. Special thanks to our waitress Debbie, who made us feel at ease in this uncertain time! It’s hard to think of anywhere in Norfolk, let alone Burnham Market, that compares. We’d be stupid not to be back ASAP!

We ate here for dinner on a Saturday night as a group of four during a Norfolk golf trip. This was an excellent meal in all respects: the ambience is modern and bright, without being cold, and the service throughout was enthusiastic and efficient. The food is tapas style with a mixture of small and larger plates being brought out at regular intervals. Dishes that stood out were the tuna, beef and even a roasted cauliflower with pomegranate- something I never thought I’d say! Opening focaccia also excellent, and a good selection of desserts. Highly recommended.

Food delicious, especially the celeriac dish, service good, Covid aware, making a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

There were just two of us for dinner at Socius, we had a selection of tapas which were all amazing; in fact we commented that we wished there were more of us so we could taste more of them.We particularly liked the Binham Blue and Chicken Parfait dishes, although all were excellent. We also had the Tuna tartare, Burrate and Beef Rump.Going back to this restaurant is probably the only reason I would visit Burnham Market again!

We had lunch with friends here to celebrate my birthday. There was a complimentary glass of fizz and chocolate treats too! The staff were first rate and the food delicious and plentiful. As we were there for lunch they allow dogs, so a plus for us with our elderly and very polite border terrier. The whole experience felt very special and we will be back.

We visited for lunch on 19/09/2020We had a warm welcome and found staff to be attentive. All our dishes were delicious. Our favourites were the Haddock Brandade and beef cheek. It wasn’t cheap at just under £100 for two (including bottle of wine and service) but we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

Firstly both my partner and I absolutely stunk of fried food when we left, even the next day we were saying to each other how it had even made our bedroom smell. Also meaning I’d have to have my jacket dry cleaned. Not what you expect from a nice restaurant! The food was quite average, two good dishes the tuna tartare and burrata and tomatoes. Although the tomatoes were very over salted. Also the tuna was annoyingly served in a strange bowl meaning it was quite hard to serve to each other. The supposedly star dish the battered prawns with chilli sauce, we found to be over battered and the chilli sauce was far too sweet and also drizzled with a herby lemon sauce, it was like the chef couldn’t decide which sauce to use?! Service was pleasant and they were quick to offer more drinks etc. If you do visit, I’d advise asking for a table as far away from the door as possible, we weren’t even that close to it but every time it was opened we were hit with freezing cold air!

First time we have tried Socius, but would definitely go back again. My wife is vegetarian and I am not, so the idea of selecting a number of plates was great. The food quality was excellent, service was good, given the place was full. Only a couple of downsides, one was that some of the meat plates were for sharing which Excluded them, the other was that it is a bit noisy when full.

This was our first and hopefully not last visit to Socius. In Norfolk for the weekend, we read Giles Coren’s glowing review of the restaurant and had a superb meal. We ordered tuna tartare, smoked haddock, chicken liver parfait, Norfolk beetroot with feta and chips. All had great flavours and beautifully presented. Deserts were equally enjoyable. The Socius chocolate bar is rich and indulgent and the eclair apple blackberry and whites chocolate was one of the best deserts I’ve had for a long time. The service was excellent and the whole meal was great value for money.

One of the best tapas places we ever been in the UK. The fusion of flavours was amazing. Small plates ideal for sharing during lunch. Dog friendly.

Wow what a fantastic restaurant. We had the most delicious dinner with wonderful service. Could not recommend more highly.

Busy as always. Wonderful tapas dishes both starter portion and mains. The presentation is excellent and the flavours are sublime. Most definitely worth your time. If you do go make sure you get the sticky prawns and book well in advance.

Our first visit was a success and we were fortunate to be able to secure an table outside soon after parking. The choices were delicious and we enjoyed choosing a few plates of tapas. The drinks on offer were just right for an lunch time tipple too.Service was excellent, smiling, welcoming - just what you want. It was a popular terrace on the summer afternoon and we loved the casual ambiance with excellent food. We were bothered by some wasps and it would be good next time to see some attention given to dealing with these. Other than that we loved our visit and would return in an instant.