Stopping through Lexington for the holiday and came here hungry for a nice steak and bourbon. The bartenders Allie and Bella were super attentive and awesome to have relaxed conversation with over the afternoon. The pimento Mac and cheese was great, as was the steak I came in for. They recommended a maple bourbon for my old fashioned that was perfect! Will certainly recommend, and would stop back next time I'm through the Lex. read more

We had reservations last night and got seated at one of the back tables past the bar, near the entrance to the kitchen. I had the Fish & Chips. It was enough for two people. My wife had a small Caesar Salad and cup of Chili. Our daughter ordered the small Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken. Everything we ordered was delicious. Service was good. read more

Nic & Norman's - Caesar Salad Small and Chili Cup - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Visited on 6/11/26 party of 3 - bill before tip $87 Items ordered: shrimp focaccia, pimento, cheeseburger, pork, belly, burger, Frito, chili cheeseburger, brussels sprouts, french fries, asparagus, 2 beers The food was OK. Some items definitely stood out much better than other items. The shrimp focaccia appetizer was delicious 10 out of 10 however, the burgers had pretty wide range. The pimento cheeseburger was definitely the best. The pork belly burger was OK, but I would not ever order that again. And the Frito chili cheeseburger was definitely the worst. It tasted like a walking taco with a hamburger patty in it and to top it off the corn chips that I got were very stale. The brussels sprouts could've used a little more char and they weren't prepared properly as they still had a little bit too much stem on them. The french fries were unique and swirly, and tasted like a cross between a steak fry and a potato wedge and I thought they were very good. The asparagus was also just OK. We dined at the bar and I would have to say the service was quite disappointing. We weren't greeted very promptly and we weren't checked in on despite it not being very busy. The attitude of the bartender was quite dry and not friendly or welcoming. I am not familiar with The Walking Dead show, but apparently this restaurant has ties to it. I would not go out of my way to come back here. If I was around and it was an option, I might go back. read more

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Excellent service from Hunter. Wonderful relaxed ambience with laid back music like Bad Company and Tom Petty playing in the background. The food was delicious! I had the meatloaf dinner which came with real mashed potatoes and green beans and a cornbread muffin. Highly recommend! read more

Nic & Norman's - Meatloaf dinner (missing a bite! Almost forgot to take the photo!!) - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I consistently have the best food and dining experiences here. The meatloaf is amazing. The service is always good.

After a day of visiting distilleries, I was hungry and exhausted. When I arrived at my hotel, I looked for someplace nearby to eat that looked good and Nic and Norman's came up. After looking over their menu, I decided to give them a try. Honestly, I was not to be disappointed. After walking in I noticed a darker, but comfortable ambience, it was busy, and they had a large bar to sit at. Perfect! I was quickly greeted by a friendly bartender and ordered a cocktail. He was able to give me a couple recommendations. Under the sharables, I went with the Meatloaf Sliders. This is House-made meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, N&N sauce, and crispy onions. Honestly, these three sliders tasted amazing. The soft bun had been toasted, the meatloaf tasted great, and well-prepared mashed potatoes and gravy. The crispy onions were a perfect addition. These are a must try! For an entrée I went with a small order of the Southern Fried Ribs. There were St. Louis style ribs, fried, and tossed in N&N sauce. This is normally served with mash potatoes, but I substituted the sidewinder fries. I will say that I'm kind of a BBQ snob, especially when it comes to ribs or brisket. The ribs were meaty and really cooked well. The meat still stuck to the bone but was easy enough to pull off. Never go for ribs where the meat just falls off. They've been overcooked. While they tasted great, I really couldn't tell that they were fried, which I was hoping I would notice a difference. But this wasn't a deal breaker. These weren't the best ribs I've had, but they certainly weren't bad. I would still order them in the future. The fries were fried perfectly and their house made slaw tasted great. Normally I'm not a fan of chains, though there are just a few of these. The food here tasted great, and the service was great as well. If you find yourself in Lexington or any other city where Nic and Norman's is at, give them try. read more

Nic & Norman's - Small order of Southern Fried Ribs - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Very delicious. I come in for solo dates and this place never disappoints. They have the best burgers. My server Dakota was super friendly! I had the Pork Belly BBQ Burger and a virgin Mojito. Will definitely be back! read more

Solid food and experience here. Plenty of seating and a decent sized bar inside. Service stood out here, I eat on the road often and this was some of the best service I've had. Quick, attentive, friendly, and fun. Ordered the surf and turf burger, which had a crab cake on it. Incredible taste. Had some sort of remoulade sauce as well that was good. read more

Nic & Norman's - Surf and Surf & Turf Burger - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Came in for lunch, they were busy. Reservation is always a plus. There were pics of Norman Reedus' all over and only to realize it was his and Greg Nicotero's resto. We had the super salad - nice and fresh Turkey Burger - moist and good Crab and avocado toast - really tasty. Our server was really nice and attentive. Only downside is the parking. Good luck with street parking! Small pay parking at the back but always full. read more

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I go to many restaurants around the city it just so happens I didn't try this one out until recently. I was very impressed with the taste of the food and ambience of the restaurant. The location is fun!! The service was awesome and attentive with good drinks. I even went back a couple more times!! I would say this is a great restaurant to go to any time you're downtown or not!! read more

Here in Lexington again for the KHSAA Girls Basketball Sweet 16, decided to go to Nick & Norman's for lunch. It was within walking distance of the hotel I was staying in. I sat at the bar as the sign said "seat yourself" Scott was my server. I ordered the Frito Chili Smash Burger with fries and an old fashioned (basil hayden) recommendation from Scott. Loved the Ld Fashioned almost ordered a second. Food came out shortly later and I will say this it was definitely a very delicious burger and very filling the fries were a like spiral cut steak fry. The chili on the burger was good and not over powering. I'll definitely be back here and my waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful on the menu with his thoughts and recommendations. Knowing they serve turnkey burgers is even more of a plus when I come with my wife. read more

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We've been to Nic & Norman's several times and it's always a winner. However, our most recent visit was with a friend who has severe peanut, tree nut, and shellfish allergies. I began emailing with Darrell Richardson on the Monday before our Saturday visit. He was very patient and answered all my questions about safety protocols, ingredients used, etc. I appreciated very much that he took it so seriously, and we had a great experience that Saturday night. The food, drinks, and service were excellent, and we will, of course, be returning. read more

Well, in town for work and went for lunch. Got seated immediately and placed order at 11:45 am. The server was friendly and 3 cokes in, still no food. About 12:40 they realized I didn't get order and about 5 minutes later got my food. Ordered the smash burger with Fritos and chili. The Fritos were stale and about 15 minutes after eating, I had to find a toilet. I'll give it two stars for service only. read more

Nic & Norman's - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Food was delicious and the staff were excellent very courteous and friendly..I'll definitely be going back read more

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A large group of us came in for dinner on a weeknight an they were all too happy to accommodate us! The manager and his staff were great! Very helpful and accommodating! All the food and drinks were excellent! They offer some nice cocktails which are prepared beautifully and they also have a large list of bourbon, including many new things, not readily available in other places. Some items we tried that were good were their Philly cheesesteak fries - Very cheesy and flavorful! Their starter salad was fresh and their ranch was great! The meatloaf is very nicely made and thick! A huge dinner that comes with some great sauces on the meatloaf and a tasty mashed potatoes and corn bread too! Get a side of their Cajun corn - it was unbelievably tasty! Definitely enjoyed our dinner, drinks, and experience here and would recommend coming here! read more

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We heard about this place and decided to try it. Great service and a great family ambiance. There are actually 3 sliders, I was too engulfed in the first one to take a photo. The biggest surprise was a slight char on the meatloaf. A wonderful blend of flavors. We will be back!! read more

Nic & Norman's - Meatloaf Sliders - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This place was hopping and the drinks were pretty good. My wedge salad was delicious, but no one else raved about their meals. The other salads were mediocre and felt like the came from a salad kit. The nachos were just ok. If I were downtown and searching for a place, this may not be my first choice. read more

What a fantastic restaurant in Lexington. We tried the pork belly bbq burger with the amazing N&N bbq sauce. The blend of meats were extraordinarily tasty. Loved it! We also had the authentic chili and the warm melted pimento cheese dip. The ambiance was classy and upscale and very clean. The service was exceptional all of the servers genuinely wanted you to have a good experience. Our server, Sydney, stayed to talk to us and we had great conversations. She was an awesome server. There were pictures throughout the dining room from the walking dead where one of the owners was a director and the other was an actor. Lots of history. Fantastic restaurant. read more

Great place to grab a quick bite before a UK game. Burgers were all tasty and service was fast.

Wanted lamb burger. Sorry no lamb Switched to buffalo burger, nope we don't have that. Wine Wednesday - none of the wines we wanted were included. read more

Had such a great lunch here today! The food was delicious, fresh, and came out quickly. The atmosphere was really welcoming and made it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal. What really made the experience stand out was our amazing server, Scott. He was super friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. His great attitude and service honestly made the lunch even better. Definitely recommend stopping by, and if you get Scott as your server you're in great hands! read more

Quaint restaurant with great drinks and good food. The portion size of the burgers was enough to share. I drank the winter bonfire and it tasted more like cinnamon than whiskey. Our waiter was nice. He recommended the drink I had between the two I was torn between. read more

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Great place for dinner. We stopped in on a Wednesday night at 6 for a table for 2. Drinks were good. Had a Chicken Caesar very good. And the tenderloin medallions, mashed potatoes and green beans. Meat had great flavor and the wine sauce on the side was very good, veggies cooked perfectly. Waiter was pleasant, food came pretty quick and service was on point. I recommend! Thanks. read more

Service and burgers where amazing. I had never seen fries like this but, it was a 10 out of 10 for us! read more

Nic & Norman's - Cheeseburger and Fries!! Amazing - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This was only our second time dining at Nic & Norman's, and I decided to try something different this visit. I opted for the Chicken Pesto flatbread, and it was absolutely delicious! The pesto was perfectly balanced, and the chicken was grilled to perfection. I would definitely order it again! I'm also obsessed with the vibes of this place. The bar area has an upscale feel, making it a great spot to chill with friends. Plus, there's some awesome Walking Dead memorabilia on the walls, which is a fun addition for fans of the show. I haven't tried any cocktails yet, but I plan to on our next visit. Our server was fantastic--very attentive and helpful in narrowing down our dinner choices. Overall, a great experience that I can't wait to repeat! read more

Nic & Norman's - Chicken Pesto Flatbread - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

We stopped by after going to Scarefest and didn't realize until we were seated that this was Greg Nicotero and Norman Reedus's restaurant. There are pictures from The Walking Dead all over the walls and a huge photo of the two fellas together. We love the look of the restaurant; it feels very rich, sleek and classy. The bathrooms have a vintage feel with antique decorations and dark lighting. Very cool! We were seated right away and ordered two burgers; the classic and the mexican burger, both with fries. WOW. Their burgers are amazing. The buns are toasted just right and the meat is seasoned to perfection!! The fries are thick and crispy. What a delicious meal!! It was a perfect visit, all except for the service. Our waitress was nice, but we were just not able to keep her at our table for more than a few seconds and every time she walked by to help other tables we had difficulty getting her attention each time. It took her 20 minutes to come over and ask for our drink order and she immediately beat feet before we could say anything else. Five minutes later she came back with our drinks and finally took our order. It was like pulling teeth to get refills and took at least 15 minutes for her to cash us out; we had to flag her down after being walked by at least three other times with not a glance. With that said, the food was so delicious and reasonably priced, the lackluster service would not stop us from returning for another try next time we're in town. Nice job, Greg and Norman!! read more

Pimento cheeseburger had no cheese and medium was bloody and plate greasy. Fries were not cooked through. Sent the burger back they added cheese and warmed it up but put it on the same roll, completely soggy. Signature salad not enough dressing and only had a few bits a bit of cheese and maybe a tomato with a couple nuts, the lettuces had seen better days. Asked for the signature lemonade and was given Minute Maid. Worst experience in forever Total fail. Interestingly the table behind us also had a problem bc the manager also offered them a free dessert. read more

I highly recommend this place. My family loved it! The atmosphere is very beautiful, welcoming and casual. Everyone enjoyed their food. Our service was great! Kaden was an excellent server. read more

Nic & Norman's - Pimento Bacon Burger - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Awful experience! Staff seemed sidetracked and overwhelmed. The food is okay and I do like their burgers.

Was pretty good. Not awesome but above average. Beer menu was lacking - lots of drafts but limited for true local brews. read more

Service was very good. Food: mediocre at best. Appetizers of pickle fries were hot when delivered. Crab cakes barely warmed. Meals 2 of 3 were OK. A third one of shrimp and grits with baby carrots were lukewarm. Overall the experience was a disappointment and a miss. read more

We had lunch here and the highlight was the amazing waitress who had a great sense of humor and provided great service. Otherwise it was a big meh. I had the Frito Chili burger with fries. The burger managed to be extremely dry despite being smothered in a bland chili sauce. The fries were far and away the best part of the meal. The other people with me had a huge Caesar salad that was just ok and really just lettuce. The other two people had burgers which were basically similar to mine. We returned with a group and I can't really report on the food because as everyone was being served they told me they couldn't make my brisket nachos meal. That would have been good to know during the 20 minute wait for food. In addition the waiter told us about last call but never came to take a last call order. The would have been about $200 additional revenue for a place that seems to need it. There are other way better burger and fries places around here, go there instead. read more

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Our first visit here. Excellent Maker's Mark old fashioneds with round ice spheres. Had to wait a bit, but worth the wait! Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green beans were filling and very tasty. Oh and cornbread too! Cobb salad looked impressive on the plate with yummy avocado and tasted fresh. Food was really good! read more

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We stopped in for a late Sunday lunch and the place was empty except for one large group. The space itself is cool, I liked the decor. The menu has plenty of options, LOTS of burgers, and a decent brunch menu. We opted to try the brisket and the fajita flatbreads. They're decent sizes and are good to split with someone if you don't want a huge meal. I really liked the fajita flatbread, plenty of toppings and the actual flatbread itself is nice and thick but fluffy and light. The reason I took a few stars off is because of how slow the service was. Our server forgot to bring us plates and after a few minutes we had to get up and ask the hostess for plates. The service overall was a bit slow and had it been a busy brunch sunday I would've understood, but it was only our table of 4 and a table of 8 in the restaurant. It's worth trying again though, the brunch menu looked delicious. read more

Nic & Norman's - Brisket flatbread - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Everything was great... Kennedy was my server and she recommended the blacken haddock and it was perfect seasoning... I appreciate the fact that salt and pepper is not on the table... kudos to the chef they know what they are doing! This was my second time here and I must say it won't be the last!! read more

Food was delicious! The pulled pork sandwich lunch deal was great! Waiter was very proactive and attentive! Restaurant is very nice and the restrooms are very clean and ambient. Highly recommend! read more

Nic & Norman's - Pulled BBQ Pork Sliders - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Really good place. One of the few times I didn't consult Yelp This place Came recommended heavily by the locals. Apparently one of the owners is Darryl from the walking dead TV series. They cooked my burger like I wanted it, on the rare side. A lot of restaurants won't do that. Fries were awesome. The server Mercedes was great and a lot of fun to talk to. She gave me the low down on the restaurant. Nice selection of local beers. read more

Nic & Norman's - Pimento burger, Nics burger onion rings - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Food was very good, place was clean and tidy. I can't say that the food was overly priced, but service was a little on the slow side - I'm being super picky here on this one. Mainly giving a ding as I had the disk and chips, and when delivered, the server asked if I wanted malt vinegar. I said I did, and figured might be a minute. However, it never showed. Overall, a nice place for lunch/dinner, but just don't be in a huge hurry. read more

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Really enjoyable experience. Lexington Burger Week special was delicious and paired nicely with the Irish ale that was only $4 for a pint. I was solo so sat at bar. Prompt and helpful bartender. Restaurant has a roaring 20's vibe and would be great for date night. read more

Pleasantly surprised that they weren't busy right after the UK game! My husband had the burger with sweet potato fries, and I had the meatloaf! Delicious! read more

Nic & Norman's - Interior - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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