Our group from the Y went to Gordos in Norwood. The concept is gourmet quality food in a Norwood dive bar. It certainly is all of that. What Gordos lacks in size, is more than made up with the food and service. I had never had boursin cheese on a burger before, but it was excellent. The fries were hot, crispy and imo, salted just right. The server was friendly, accurate, and met all of our needs as quickly as possible. read more

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The bartender was great. I want to get that out there first. I called in a to-go order for a burger, and it is very much no my taste. Instead of a patty, it was a ball on a bun. The meat had been mixed too much, causing it to taste like meatloaf. I'm sure some people like that, but I've never liked meatloaf, and really had a craving for a great BURGER read more

Gordo's Pub & Grill - Cheese burger - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Ohio

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This place was recommended to me by a local and I looked at the pics and thought, no way. The burgers look like meatballs on buns and that's a whole no thanks to me. But, we were tired and this place was close so we went. It's actually right up my alley as it's a divey type bar. I ordered a beer and my son and I shared some wings. The wings were pretty good, though the "garlic" wings were hard to distinguish from the hot wings. Still good either way. The burger came out looking all meatballlish but man, it was really good. I got a blackened burger and it could have been a disaster, but it was magical. I don't even like mayo on my burgers but devoured this thing. The steak fries aren't anything to write home about but the burger was the star. The service was good as well though our original server sort of deserted us for a bit. Backup saved the day I guess. Anyway, if you're in the area this joint is totally worth the trip. read more

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We found Gordo's on a local list of the top 10 hamburger joints in Cincinnati. Went for a late lunch to try out one of their half pound burgers. So many excellent choices, and primo toppings. All burgers served with steak fries, and reasonably priced for all of the gourmet choices that you have. Gary works the dining room Monday-Friday and is friendly and knowledgeable. He raved about how the burgers are cooked to temperature so my husband ordered medium expecting pink in the middle. He was disappointed to see that his burger was cooked just as much as my medium well was. And the bun was a little over baked for my liking. But besides those two small things, everything was great. We will be back to try one of the other amazing looking burgers. read more

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Really nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Walked in and enjoyed the entire atmosphere. The menu has a nice variety. We had the egg rolls and the PBJ hamburger. The hamburger was unique and recommended by the server and we enjoyed it. We had a great experience until we got the bill and realized they charge an extra 3% if you use the credit card. I'm dumbfounded more and more by small business owners that don't realize the cost of doing business. They want the past the cost along to the customer. This is disappointing because it may prevent me from coming here over the next four years as my son goes to Xavier. It is a miss on the ownership to not understand the viewpoint of the customer. read more

Gordo's Pub & Grill - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Ohio

4*s for the inventiveness of the burger toppings. 2*s for the dank bar odor. We were there for veggie burgers but they were out. . The salad portion of the pear and blue cheese salad was huge. My husband said the fried fish was good. Always good when the oil isn't past its prime. Staff was good. Well maybe try again if back in the area. read more

The bugers here are super thick! I don't think we were anticipating them to be that big. I am normally a smash burger type of girl so this wasn't my favorite, but if you like a thick burger than this is the place for you. The place is small but the service was good and friendly. The flavor and cook of the burger was great. I would like to come back and try their appetizers and sandwiches. read more

Gordo's Pub & Grill - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Ohio

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Found this little dive among reviews in the Chowdown Cincinnati group. It did not disappoint. We arrived around lunch time. Seating was available the service was super friendly and fast. The menu was definitely unique. We ordered the Hawaiian, the GFAT, and the Hangover. All served with fries and a pickle spear. The food was very appealing, delicious, and fast. We will definitely be bringing some burger lovers back with us next time to try this amazing spot. read more

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What a fantastic spot. The building itself is very cool- a small little bar. The staff/service was great and the food was incredible. Everything we tried was delicious & I'm sad I live far away so I can't try more food often. read more

Gordo's Pub & Grill - Front door entrance - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Ohio

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Biggest hamburger in town. No fuss atmosphere in traditional , casual pub atmospheres

Burgers to die for. My favorite is the Jean Robert. SO delicious!!! The place is small but comfy and a little divey-just how I like it. We have to drive a little to get there but it is WORTH it!! read more

My daughter and I were in Norwood on a recent Tuesday night and decided to check out Gordo's. While we did not have to wait for a table the place was full. It was clear from the start they were light on staff. The two people working the front of the house were working hard but while small it was still a lot to cover all the tables and the bar. We did like the vibe of the place. It took awhile to get our food but the burgers were very good and a reasonable price for the size of the burgers and they come with fries. My daughter had the Gordo burger and I had the Hangover which was as big as my head. The only thing keeping this from a favorite burger place is that the table was so sticky like it was ingrained in the wood. I hope this was just a fluke because this is a cool place. read more

My daughter and I went here for her birthday lunch. It's been awhile since we last visited, but the food was just as delicious as we remembered it to be. The service was very good. Our server was very attentive. The ambiance was very pleasant! It's spring break, and it was nice to see groups of friends, and groups of family enjoying a great lunch together. Bonus points for having sports on for us to watch! read more

It has been a few years since we had dinner at GORDO's and nothing has changed. The menu is exactly the same and the Burgers, oh the Burgers, they are every bit as good as I remembered. Service is always excellent. I remember the first time I was here about 15 years ago. From the outside GORDO's doesn't look like much, but it is cozy inside and the burgers are spectacular. It is only about 3 blocks from Xavier University and I have always seen families with young kids there too. read more

Gordo's Pub & Grill - Blackened Burger and Saratoga Chips. - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Ohio

The burgers are unreal!! I had the GFAT burger and it was one of the best I've had. Service is good too! The ambiance is nothing fancy, but it's a good ole' dive bar. read more

Gordo's Pub & Grill - GFAT Burger with Fries - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Ohio

Dive bar/neighborhood vibes. Nothing fancy but burgers are excellent. Mexican burger was layered with sweet ham, jalepenos, a cilantro mayo, and a THICC patty. Grab a beer and burger and you won't be disappointed read more

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Got caught in a snowstorm while traveling. This was the closest eating/drinking establishment to our hotel. Did not disappoint.Cali was great. She was our bartender and our waitress. Loved the steak fries. read more

Went to the cider yelp event nearby and came here at the suggestion of my son from reddit. Burgers were huge! Fried pickles spears and pork bell tacos were excellent. My IPA burger was very good. I would have liked more cheese fondue on it. My son got the same burger and my wife got the French burger. This was all of our first times and left happy and satisfied. read more

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It's places like this, that give you hope for America. The delight that you receive from the gloriously towering burgers to the wonderfully charming staff, (Ashland and Wendy for example!) make you want to make that extra drive to have a piece of yesteryear quality and character that only a rustic pub like this can deliver...only when the owner, chef and staff line it all up with a commitment to joy in heart and on the table. Great steaks are like great men, the best ones have a little fat on them, and this burger meat has the perfect balance. The Wallendas Bros. would be proud. Ashland is so energetic the Energizer Bunny sends her hate mail. I like her. read more

Gordo's Pub & Grill - The Gordo looking down on creation. A burger of the gods. - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Ohio

If you didn't know Gordo's Pub & Bar was in Norwood on Montgomery Road across from the library, you'd pass it and never see it. The outside is extremely unassuming. Once you walk in, however, you're greeted with a nicely updated bar/restaurant. The tables are solid and include a mix of traditional tables and high tops. Our server was extraordinary. She was very helpful and always had a smile. She really made the dining experience special. She guided us to the Mushroom appetizer, which was unexpected and absolutely delicious. I didn't read the description and was expecting standard fried mushrooms. I was SO wrong! The dish was a fantastic mixture of mushrooms and cheese served with thin sliced baguettes. I highly recommend this dish! The server also recommended getting a burger, explaining they are known for their burgers. I opted for the IPA Burger with fries. The fries were thick cut and tasty, with just the right amount of salt. All of our burgers were massive. We asked for recommendations on how to attack eating it. Our server explained the approach is very personal and everyone does it differently. After a quick try of eating my burger in the traditional way, I opted to cut it up with a knife and fork. It was simply too big and the juiciness of the burger rendered the bun quite wet. For me, cutting it up was the way to go. The beer selection is as large as their burgers. I didn't ask if they had any non-alcoholic options (there were none on the menu). We generally stick with water or tea, so it wasn't really an issue. That said, if you enjoy a beer with you burger, there are plenty to choose from. I'd definitely come back. read more

Gordo's Pub & Grill - Baked Mixed Mushrooms - a blend of mushrooms w/ mixed herbs and Parmesan - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Ohio

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Amazing! Outside dinning is so relaxing. Burgers were cooked to perfection and the PBJ is something special. Don't walk run! read more

Gordo's Pub & Grill - PBJ and Gordo Burger - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Ohio

I'm always up for a good burger, so my wife and I decided to try this place out. Unfortunately, we had a rather poor experience. We were seated quickly and had a quick look at the menu. We decided to splurge on an appetizer, and the egg rolls sounded quite tasty. My wife opted for a beer as well. Honestly most of the burgers sounded good, but I landed on the Korean and she got the Jean Robert. The egg rolls were brought out probably ten minutes later. We dove right in, and both agreed that they were good, but not spectacular. They were crispy, but under-seasoned. The flavor was improved with the soy sauce and pickled onions that came alongside the dish, but still it seemed to lack a little something. We gave them 3 stars. As for the burgers, there were a couple red flags. First, I ordered mine cooked medium, and my wife went to order medium rare, but the waitress warned us that their burgers "tend to run a bit more rare." This essentially means that the cook doesn't know how to cook them properly. The second red flag was how the burgers looked. The patties were probably 2-3 inches thick. Not only did this mean they weren't wide enough for the bun, and they were too tall to eat effectively, but that, as anticipated, they were not cooked correctly. After a bite or two into the burger, I noticed it was very red, fully rare in parts. Though the burger was so thick that in other parts it was well done and even burnt. I've never had a burger that was both overcooked to char and undercooked, practically raw. My wife had the exact same quality of cooking on her burger. On top of that, the Korean burger featured a sriracha mayo--tasty but very sparse--pork belly--burnt to being dry and unchewable--and a fried egg that was undercooked and included viscous raw egg white. Finally, almost everything was bland and unsalted. The fries were a bit under-seasoned, but mostly fine. Our server was present and attentive until we received our burgers, at which point she was gone for 20-30 minutes, which left us waiting a while to get the check. read more

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Gordo's may be known for their burgers, but all their food is excellent. My favorite is their reuben--nice balance of ingredients with tender corned beef (not stringy). The perfect steak fries that come with it are an ideal complement. Portions are plenty, and prices are reasonable. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped in to eat here after I heard about the burgers being so good. We had excellent service and the food was great.

A dive bar with amazing burgers. Parking lot next to the restaurant. Good service. This will be my new go-to place for burgers. The patties are thick and the toppings are unique. Steak cut fries were fresh and crispy. Highly recommend! read more

Gordo's Pub & Grill - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Ohio

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Gordo's is known for their burgers, so on a day when I needed to grab a quick meal to go I went to grab a burger! I had their Korean Burger and it was delicious - topped with pork belly, kimchi and a runny egg, it was an incredibly messy burger. Get lots of napkins! It was definitely worth the mess. I also got the fries which were pretty good but average. I typically do not like crinkle cut fries but these were better than the average crinkle cut fry. My one feedback about the burger is that they are too tall, which makes the burger hard to eat. I would flatten them a little bit more to make it a more average looking burger. Otherwise I would definitely a burger from Gordos! read more

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We started off on the patio out back & enjoyed the sunshine till the cool chased us inside. But as a first time patron, this was nice to experience the outside and inside experience! Inside was larger than I had expected from street view and side parking lot view! Our waitress was great in answering my menu questions, explaining my options, and she gave good check-in care without interrupting our table conversation. The GFAT burger was delicious with pulled pork, boq sauce, bacon, cheese, crispy onions on top of my beef patty! Rather than fries I upgraded to a "small" (the portion was very generous) of the pear, walnut, & bleu cheese salad. That pink dressing was so fresh & citrusy! Sweet tea was most definitely super sweet. On my repeat trip, l'd like to try the poached pear grilled cheese & substitute in cheddar rather than brie. read more

Gordo's Pub & Grill - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Ohio

It's been a while since we've been to Gordo's so tonight was the night. We seated quickly and drink orders were taken. We decided on egg rolls for an appetizer. There were three to the order. They were kind of greasy but tasted good with or without the dipping sauce. They were heavy on the ground beef, just like the menu stated, and we were able to complete them before our burgers arrived. I had the Hangover burger and my wife had the Gordo's burger. I forgot just how large they were. These are NOT for the smashed burger crowd. Each burger is more like a giant meatball on a bun. They were cooked exactly as we ordered. When it comes to burgers, that is surprisingly rare. Medium rare in this case, ha! I had fries with mine. They were steak fries. Thick, but cooked crispy. I usually don't like steak fries, but the crispiness made them worthwhile. My wife has macaroni and cheese, for an upcharge. I didn't taste it, but she was quite pleased and she's not that easy to please when it comes to mac n cheese. Overall, a decent meal, it set us back $50 before tip, for 2 burgers, one appetizer, and one soft drink. A little more than we're used to spending on burgers. The price is the only thing that kept it from being 5 stars. read more

Excellent burger, friendly staff, good vibes. I appreciated being able to bring my dog on the patio

Fabulous bar with great food! Visited this little gem with my wife and son to try the burgers based on other reviews. Started with a small conversation with their friendly staff. Nice folks! We went with the risotto balls for an appetizer and they were an awesome choice. I had the Gordo burger. My son went with the Gfat and my wife went with the shrimp tacos. All of us were happy with the choices. My wife loved the homemade corn chips. My burger was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The fries were also great. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Really glad to find this gem! Just looking for a random place in town to meet a friend for a quick lunch during the middle of the week. Service here was great and it was very inviting. Doesn't look like much from the outside but the inside is definitely a local and very inviting place. I had Gordo's burger which was not disappointing at all. Fries were good and I definitely got my money's worth. It's definitely a place I would return for a quick lunch or just to meet up with friends for some drinks and food. Definitely enjoy that small town feel and all of the good pub food. Definitely what I was looking for! read more

Gordo's Pub & Grill - IPA burger - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Ohio

Don't do it. Greasy food, dry burgers, the worst fries. Terrible ambiance. Expensive for what it is. 2 stars for offering sides of vegetables. read more

Went for lunch during a work trip, and you better brace yourself. You will be full when you leave and I just wanted to take a nap. I got the hangover burger, and it was pretty tasty. Hard to eat, but delicious. I had to smush my burger down, and I still couldn't fit it in my mouth lol. Had sausage and bacon with onion strings and a few kinds of cheese. I think they could flatten the burger more, and my co workers said the same thing. The fries we had we not the same as other pictures which was a little odd. We had crinkle cut, but other pictures showed regular cut. I don't know if they're from the grocery store or what, but it's odd. The ambiance was just a typical bar. Nothing to be desired, but the burgers are. read more

Gordo's Pub & Grill - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Ohio

This place is a gem...... came here the other night before crosstown shootout... would never expect the inside to look like it did from the outside... hence the term never judge a book by its cover !!!..... Although there were so many selections of different burgers, with it being my first time I played it safe going with their staple "The Gordo Burger"..... If your gunna put the name of the restaurant on that burger its gotta be good.... Let me tell you, It definitely did not disappoint.... And honestly I dont think I would have been disappointed with any burger there... we sat directly in front of the food window and every burger that came out of there looked like work of art!!!... My Burger was super juicy and flavorful with a bunch of unique toppings that all complimented one another very well (Boursin cheese, bacon, mushroom, onion and Roasted Poblano pepper). Lastly, The Thick Steak fries cooked piping hot the way they should be !!.... We have found a new favorite burger spot!! I will definitely be back to try all the other burgers!!! read more

Gordo's Pub & Grill - Gordo Burger - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Ohio

OH MY GOODNESS!! The BEST hamburgers ever!! Creative and delicious! And let's not forget the Saratoga chips which are as delicious! Great place for lunch, dinner or to get a beer with friends! read more

Gordo's Pub & Grill - French Hamburger Brie Cheese, Sweet Onion Jam, Applewood Bacon, Spring Mix and Mayonnaise. Yum!!! - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Ohio

Gordos in the hole in the wall burger spot that you didn't know you needed. With thick, unique, and tasty burgers. Thick cut fries come standard. There are so many great burger combos to try, but you need to try either the GFat or the simple PBJ. Across their menu you'll find other sneaky good options like the tacos or the pear salad, but the burgers are the core of why you seek out Gordos. Service can be a little slow, especially when it gets busy, but you can often find this place to be fairly open unless it's a Xavier game day. Helpful to know: Park to the left side of the building in the odd looking lot. The right side of the building parking is owned by a different building/business. On nice days, see if you can sit in the back patio. It's a little oasis from the noisy of Norwoods main drag. read more

Killer burger, great service, with a little slice of Americana on the side. To the other reviewers who rated it low become the burgers are "too fat": go to a "gastro-pub" where everyone is judging everything, preoccupied trying to find the perfect burger-beer "pairing! Gag. Burger too thick: smash it yourself! And the fries were as good as I've ever had anywhere: crispy on the outside, perfectly done on the inside. As close to genuine pomme frites as I have had at a burger joint. Dang, I sound like one of those gastro-pub clowns. Get over here, smash it yourself and expect to be satisfied at this real burger joint! read more

Great spot for great burgers!! Hit up this place quite often for lunch while at work. Great Food!

I was out and about running errands and needed a place for lunch. SO glad I looked on Yelp and found this little spot. I was starving so I ordered the "Hangover Burger"... I'm still trying to figure out if it's called this because you're supposed to eat it when you're hungover, or if it's called the hangover because it makes you feel like you have one LOL It came with Smoked Gouda, Smoked Sausage, Cheddar, Canadian Bacon, American Cheese, Smoked Bacon, Onion Strings, and Chipotle BBQ Mayo!! I was very close to finishing the burger, didn't really touch my fries...they weren't great. Burger was amazing though and it'd be a cool spot to grab a drink sometime too- especially when it's warmer out and you can sit out back! read more

Gordo's Pub & Grill - Hangover Burger - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Ohio

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Everything about this place sounds good but this day it just wasn't there. This was our first visit and would say our overall impression was it was just ok. Service was the best part of our experience, it was friendly and fast. The floors were sticky and the place smelled musty. The menu sounded great but our food was extremely greasy and overcooked. Would give it another shot but maybe not our style. The best part of the food was the Saratoga chips. read more

Gordo's Pub & Grill - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Ohio

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