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    Nic & Norman's

    3.9 (133 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    a bit of a mess but yummy
    Keri C.

    I was randomly craving a wedges salad on a lazy day. Does this happen often, no? But hey... this is what food delivery is for. When searching this rather strange craving on my food delivery app, Nic & Norman's came up. I realized I still haven't tried this place, so let's give it a shot! The wedge had blue cheese, pico, pork belly burnt ends, blue cheese dressing and balsamic drizzle. The drizzle was a really nice touch, it helped balance the richness of the blue cheese. I will say it was a TINY bit short on flavor on it's own. Though I am guessing the dressing is housemade, because it was really fresh and yummy. The pork belly and pico didn't add the punch of taste I was hoping for. Still a decent salad, but I would probably go with something else next time. Luckily, I added avocado and steak. Now this made it all come together, particularly the steak, which was beautifully cooked and had a slight, but well balanced charcoal flavor. The smokiness with the bite of balsamic and depth of blue cheese was really pleasant. A perfect meal for lunch. Packaging felt a little messy and without too much consideration, but I will reserve my option on their plating until I am on-site.

    Mexican Burger
    Renae D.

    We were pleasantly surprised. We went for a late lunch around 2pm one weekday. It was nice & quiet. Our service was great. We really enjoyed the Mexican burger. It was so flavorful. The jalapeños had a kick! My husband loved his fried chicken pot pie. It was hot & the homemade fried chicken was perfect. We will definitely go back sometime.

    Breanna T.

    I was excited to check out a new place and this was such a great experience. I decided to dine in at the bar and it was pretty empty when I arrived! They did have happy hour but I opted for a drink on the regular menu since it was on well options! The ambiance of this place was pretty dark. Just a warning, if you have AT&T-good luck getting a signal! I had no service which sucked because I was dining solo and like to be able to scroll my phone. However the bartender was nice enough to provide me with the WiFi code, I still couldn't get calls or make any. As for the food, i started with the wedge salad and omg it was so good. For the main course, i ordered The Buffalo chicken sandwich and it was delicious! the fries were also really good! I couldn't finish my sandwich or my drink(very strong) no complaints here. I'd love to come back with friends. The menu has a nice variety, next time I will go for the turkey burger..I heard it's delicious! If you're in the area, make sure you check them out.

    Pickle Fries
    Brian A.

    I'm a big fan of getting a good gourmet burger and Nic & Norman's in downtown Louisville is without a doubt a spot for exactly that. If you're not familiar, Nic & Norman's is owned by Greg Nicotero & Norman Reedus from The Walking Dead. They have quite a few of these locations in the U.S. and this one here in Louisville is one of their newer locations. Upon walking in, you're greeted with a hallway leading to the host desk with pictures of both Nic and Norman throughout the dining area. There is plenty of space for seating and on this particular Sunday they wasn't too terribly busy. I sat at a booth and checked out their menu which offers the aforementioned gourmet burgers, soups & salads, steaks and plenty of shareables. I decided to try their pickle fries which are deep fried pickle spears that come with ranch or any other dips of your choice. The pickle spears came out rather quickly and were very hot and tasty. I decided to go with their pimento bacon burger which is topped with their house-made pimento cheese, bacon and arugula with a side of sweet potato fries. The burger was a very good size and had such excellent flavor and quite juicy. The fries also were very tasty and paired nicely with the burger. My server was very attentive and on it the entire time so I never once felt like I wasn't taken care of and he was very friendly. Overall I absolutely recommend coming here as the vibe is very chill and doesn't feel too terribly fancy. The prices are all rather fair for what you get and the also have an extensive bourbon selection along with other beers and wines for you to check out. This is a spot I'll definitely be coming back to.

    Entrance
    Michael S.

    Our group of 11 sat at a large booth for lunch at about 1230. Austin was our friendly server. I ordered salmon with sweet potato fries. Others ordered fried haddock, chili, brisket, prime rib pita, mexican burgers. The restaurant has a warm brick and wood decor. It was very cool in temperature. The silverware is nice and napkins better than most paper napkins. I forgot to take pics of our meals. They were esthetically excellent. My fellow Veterans will be glad to know you can get a discount.

    2025 Burger week burger
    Audrey D.

    The good: Our server Parker was great! Friendly & efficient. Burger was really tasty! The not so good: The spinach and artichoke dip was more like a soup. Flavor was good, though. Location is downtown which means parking sucks and you're going to pay for it (not the restaurant's fault; it's just something to know) Decor is standard & uninspiring.

    Outside of venue
    Chandra M.

    Gathered with my sorority sisters for dinner and fellowship to catch up during my trip to my hometown for the holidays and Nic & Norman's offered a great central location in downtown Louisville with great drinks and good food! Although this is more of a gourmet burger joint, after a week of eating rather heavy with pastas and soul food, I was craving a good salad...The wedge salad with added salmon was everything I needed it to be- filling, fresh and yummy! The blue cheese dressing with balsamic drizzle was a great combo. The old fashioned was made perfectly! So much so I ordered a second. I miss being able to get great bourbon drinks for a reasonable price, so this old fashioned was like a great welcome home in a glass!

    Turkey Avocado Burger (missing the avocado!!!) terrible factory made bun with a brand is like putting lipstick on a pig
    Meagan D.

    This meal was wildly disappointing to everyone in our party. First the appetizers: pimento cheese looked like liquid nacho cheese, fried pickles were soggy from cool fryer oil and the spinach and artichoke dip had cold unmelted cheese. Those that ordered cocktails all found them to be overly sweet. The folks who ordered fish and chips found it to be overly greasy and flavorless. The chicken pot pie dish was interesting but those that tried it said the chicken might have been better without the ladels of gravy (you cant just order chicken tenders though). I had the turkey avocado burger which was well cooked and well seasoned but they forgot the avocado and there were exactly 4 wilted leaves of arugula under the patty. The bun was a generic preservative loaded factory bun branded with the restaurant name. This place seems to be oft recommended here but it cant be for the ambiance or food. I would not return nor recommend this place.

    Meatloaf Sliders
    LanChi N.

    So I had 2 different experiences at Nic & Norman's. My first experience was fantastic and I owe that. To Austin who really went above and beyond and exemplified customer service not only was he courteous but he was an accommodating friend and with a smile. Our party had requested but he didn't mind checking things with the kitchen to ensure our experience was great. He even made recommendations on the menu which were spot on. The party I was with wasn't even considering the Philly fries but he vouched for them . Pickle fries were nice a crispy with thin spears just enough pickle and batter. For myself I got the lunch menu meatloaf sliders with sidewinder fries. The gravy was a bit salty. But the meatloaf had a nice crust on it and smokiness so it was perfect for lunch. The 2nd experience was lackluster and yes I blame it on the shear volume of people in the restaurant and for a possible dinner rush but it was so chaotic. Our server was less attentive possibly due to being overwhelmed she seems like she wasn't as familiar with items and tried to be accommodating but certain customizations seemed to be poorly executed. We have a gluten intolerant friend who is very sensitive with consumption. The server tried to be accommodating but was not sure about what veggies fame with the dip trio instead of bringing what was on the gluten free menu we ended up with regular dip trio which wasn't surprising since she seem to not know what was gluten free since she asked what dip needed to be removed since it was only three. We informed another server she offered to bring hummus and a side of veggies. The original order was a side of cucumbers since it was gluten free and our friends had asked what veggies but was told that only a few were placed on top. Another stablemate asked for goat cheese on the side and it was all over her salad. A few other table mates ordered steak and the steaks preparations were mixed up. I kept it simple with the brisket nachos which were fabulous but the cheese was a bit cold and was congealed by the time I dug in. But the home made chips were nice and crispy. Overall having 2 experiences drastically different I'm glad the first one had us wanting to come back because if our second experience was the first we probably would not have wanted to return.

    Tim A.

    This place is hidden down whiskey Alley. I walked all the restaurants around looking for somewhere that served a full meal instead of a sandwich and decided to come here. I asked my server (Karyon) if I could order the fish and chips but sub the slaw for the Cajun cream corn and he said I could. The fish was one huge filet. It was seasoned well and very flaky. The chips were thick, curly, seasoned fries. The cream corn was the best part of the meal. Cajun seasoning, peppers and other yummy things. The reason for the 4 stars is the unprofessionalism of the server. He spoke to me like I was his buddy in the street not a customer. He also reaked of weed when he came to my table. I don't care what a person does in their personal life but when I am trying to eat I am not interested in that smell. Other than that, everything was great.

    Cheeseburger + Fries
    Richard C.

    I grabbed a burger before a basketball game. It was crowded and very busy, so I didn't worry about service, as the waiters did their best. Once the burger arrived, I handled it in plenty of time for the short walk to the YUM Center. Cool old school bar and grill.

    Mexican Burger
    Jeremy W.

    A must have. This burger is a little messy so I'll spare yall the messing cross section. I got the Mexican burger with melted queso. To die for.

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    The food is wonderful and the service is very good Adam Jacob, and the staff are the best 10/10 definitely recommend!

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    Had a party of ten and they took great care of us. Everyone's food was very good, the service was top notch. Will be back ! P

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