We were walking after dinner in Downtown Danville and the music caught our ears. We walked in and the next thing, we stayed on the dance floor! Props for improving the acoustics. We were there when they first started live music a few years ago and the sound was bouncing all over the place. Of course, there's cocktails! read more

Norm's Place - Live music on Friday - American Near Me - Danville, California

As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with smiles and seated. Since this was one of the stops for the firefighter's Stuff the Boot Charity, the house was packed and lively! Our server was quick and knowledgeable with the menu items, including our need for a non-celiac gluten-free option. Food was colorful and delicious. The owner walked around and spoke to everyone. He took his time making sure everyone was enjoying themselves and full of knowledge for his area. We left feeling welcomed and plan to return!! read more

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Chef Jose is a rock star! Best meal ever! Great vibe, great atmosphere, super friendly people. read more

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Had prime sandwich. It was good. Should have had fries but chose a salad, warm spring mix was very weak. The $3 surcharge for very small serving of poor horseradish, was absurd. The first half was good but second half was lacking the bottom half of bread, missing 30% of it. Won't be back. read more

Diablo Magazine rated a nearby Danville restaurants Smashburger as the best in the east bay. WRONG. I went and tried it. OK, nothing special. NORMS Smashburger is hands down the best . This includes San Ramon, Walnut Creek and Pleasanton. Fries are excellent. Wings still a 10. Try the hidden bar in the back. "Quiet"​ read more

ok first it was ssooooo slow like we waited like 2 hours and it could have been soooo good but it was so terirble because first, they gave the drinks like normal and I was happy, it tasted a bit weird but whatever . so we ordered appetizers and main meals and stuff, and then we waited... and waited... and waited and finally the appetizers came ALONG WITH SOME OF THE MAINS AND THEY WERE COLD!!!! they probably were sitting in the kitchen for like 30 minutes, then they gave my grandparents the wrong food and they never delivered my dads food and took very long for his beer and then they forgot the chili for the fires and the fires tatsed so WEIRD and THEY MIGJTVE BEEN THE WORST FRIES I EVER TASTED, and the whole experience was TERRIBLE AND I NEVER WSNT TO GO HERE AGAIN THIS IS THE WORST RETAYRAT WVER and my dad wanted to speak to the manager because the service was sooo bad and it went soo badly and then, they said the manager wasn't even here!? idk. this place is unbelieveable I can't believe it has 4 starts or 5 stars. do not go here if u want to make sure youre going to have a good time go to luigis I love that place unless you don't like italian food read more

Been here 4 times recently. 3 were great. This visit was bad. The staff was still great but the burgers were not up to standard. My marky should have had an over easy egg but was over cooked. The jalapeños were uncooked and the meat was not medium rare. My wife is more picky and asked for a new burger cooked medium rare. Came back still over cooked. Again the staff was helpful but the burgers did not match our prior visit. Hopefully they will fix the kitchen problems read more

Recently visited for lunch and they have completely revamped the menu! It has a variety of options from salad, burgers, sandwiches, wings and brunch. Drink: 10/10 Gerry's Gin and Jam The gin mixed very well with the jam flavors! Very well balanced drink that hit the spot. Food: 9/10 The Big Cheese I'm not usually one to order tomato soup at restaurants, but this entree completely stole the show. You get a delicious perfectly grilled cheese sandwich with a side tomato soup for dipping. The grilled cheese had a great mixture of cheeses, and was very crispy. The tomato soup had great deep flavors! 100% will order again!! Dessert: 10/10 Hunter's Chocolate Chip Cookies If you get anything at Norm's, it has to be these chocolate chip cookies!! They come warm, slightly salted with gooey delicious chocolate in every bite. They are to die for and a MUST try when visiting, you won't regret it! read more

Norm's Place - Chocolate Chip Cookies - American Near Me - Danville, California

Norm's has changed owners and things are not the same. I have dropped from 5 to 3 Stars. The food is no longer great just Ok. The wings (4 stars) are still good, but the pretzels with beers cheese sauce (3 Stars) is ok due to the beer cheese sauce has changed. The pretzel by itself is still really good. The SF Patty Melt Burger (3.5) Jack style was good but not the same as before. I guess SF indicates sourdough instead of rye bread, but they use Texas toast. Maybe it's should be call TX melt. I ordered a side of tomatoe bisque (2 Stars), they completely changed. I didn't think these guys are real chefs anymore. Just line cooks throwing out stuff. Fish and chips (2 Stars), not good Maybe I'll try again, not sure... Is the Cheesesteak or the French dip still good? read more

What an amazing night! We came to hear Charlie sing and ended up with full bellies & stayed for karaoke too. But I have to say, hats off to the entire Norm's staff for how well they put everything together consistently. I also want to recognize our server, Bri. She was so engaged and sweet, and despite how busy it was, we always felt seen. Anytime we needed something, either she or another member of the staff was right there to help. Gerry, you know how to bring in a crowd--and an even better staff! read more

I love coming to this place so much! The atmosphere there is just amazing. Their owner there is the sweetest person ever. And their food is very good. I recommend the tallow fries. Every time we get them there, I can't stop reaching into the basket to get more! Love this place will always come back. read more

Very good beer & whiskey selection. Good was good too, J had a smash burger and my wife had salad, both very good. Server was good, place was hoping and she kept tabs on us. I recommend read more

Best fries I've ever had and the smash burger was delicious! Now I'm sorry I ate too much.

We always love establishments that support live music. We came for that and appreciated having food and ample seating. The food is typical bar food--nothing special but fine. The dance floor was small but that didn't stop us. We had a blast. read more

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We haven't been to Norm's since the new owners took over. We were not disappointed! We were seated right away. We sat outside, because it was a beautiful night. My husband and I both ordered hamburgers and they were the best hamburgers we have had in a long time. My husband had fries with his and I ordered tater tots. Service was perfect and the food was perfect! I'm ready for another Norm's hamburger! read more

Love the new menu! Such a great place to hang out when I'm in Danville. Live music and excellent service - it's my go-to! Thanks, Norms. I appreciate all you're doing for the community! read more

Norm's Place - American Near Me - Danville, California

I'm not going to lie. This is by far the worst place I been to in the Bay Area. Went for new years and the owner came up and snatched my phone because I was on FaceTime with friends saying happy new years. I'd never want to go to this place ever again and I hope ownership changes. Terrible *edit* Before I start. I want to say that NOBODY checked our IDs when we went in through the front door. I got a message for my review above. A person name Gary claimed that we broke a table and were rude to the manager. Which is 100% not true. If I could post the video of this incident I would. Simply pulled out my phone and answered a FaceTime and my phone was taken and said he was owner and said to leave. I did not want to leave without my phone and eventually left right after. Not once have I argued with management like Gary claimed and broke a table. read more

We went for Tuesday happy hour and the drinks and tacos were great! Our server Faith was the highlight she provided great service, very attentive and very friendly. A minute before happy hour ended she stopped by our table, even though we still had drinks, to check if we wanted to put in a drink order. Will definitely come again, and shoutout to Faith especially! :) read more

Absolutely LOVED our brunch in downtown Danville, this spot was everything we were hoping for and more! The fries were perfection: hand-cut, crispy, golden, and served with a creamy dipping sauce that was downright addictive. We couldn't stop eating them! View was amazing, patio is an amazing experience! We also ordered a round of espresso martinis and they were chef's kiss!! smooth, bold, and topped with coffee beans for that classic finish. Hands down some of the best I've had! Our server, Hunter, was phenomenal, super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel effortless and fun. If you're in Danville, this place is a must. Can't wait to come back! read more

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We were out with the four grandkids and they were so hungry. We thought , let's give Norms a try. We loved it! They were so accommodating to four hungry small children I can't say enough about the great service we received. Our server, Joey, was attentive , kind and understanding It's a sports bar as well as a restaurant, so the kids could enjoy themselves without disturbing other diners. It was a great experience read more

Norms has been our family go to place for many years. After yesterday that may change. We put our name in for a table for 8 and waited while having some drinks. The wait was supposed to be an hour. There were several open tables and they refused to push 2 of them together for us to sit and order dinner. They said they were reserved but they were unused the whole time we waited. We stayed there for 2 hours and never got a table plus the manager was rude when we asked again before we left. Norms is under new ownership and it shows. Too bad! read more

We love NORMS!! Always a good time chillin on the patio with family, friends and of course my pup that goes everywhere with me. Food is yummy, something for everyone. The whole staff here is welcoming and super efficient. Norms is a regular spot for us. read more

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I had a Friday evening open and went to Norms to listen to the music. They have expanded into the next space over and put in a stage. I must say the band was good but due to the materials and decor the background noise was so bad that we had difficulty hearing the band. The food was very good bar food. I have to say the steak nachos were quite tasty! The waitstaff was attentive without hovering and handled the crowd quite well. Overall, I would go again but maybe not for the music read more

So my first visit to my friends favorite place was pretty disappointing. I ordered fish and chips my friend ordered the nachos. Apparently they changed their size of nachos now half the size, same price. The steak was burnt. My fish was good but half the fries were less than the size of my thumbnail. The waiter stated, "They're all fresh, but how did they taste?" I held up a miniscule size fry and asked if he'd be ok paying 25.00 for that? I highly doubt it. I'm good. Even McDonald's can do better than that lol. Whatever. The best part though was when some employee opened the garage door behind us withoutany notice, (or any situational awareness), and lifted the bicycles leaning on the door from the Bike Club. Nearly trashed them on top of us. DUDE seriously? read more

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It pains me to leave a negative review for this place. We have frequented Norm's since it has opened. Today I ordered a drink that was not made correctly, which can happen anywhere. What makes me sad is what happened once I sent it back. It was still incorrect, I took it back to the bar and told the bartender I did not mean to be mean, but it was missing something. The manager came to me and said, "What's wrong with it now?" Like I was in the wrong. The manager! I have grown up in a restaurant family. I would NEVER speak to a customer that way. Drinks are expensive. Even if you live in "Danville". Share When you spend $30 for two drinks I would hope people are willing to work with you not chastise you. I feel like crying. I love this place and now don't know what to do when a manager treats its costumers like that. They are the ones who train their staff. I am disappointed and heartbroken. read more

Walked into Norm's Place in Danville to have a beer. Place was not very busy. We sat at a table next to the bar and service was pretty quick and bartender was friendly. Beers are priced similarly at other places $7-8. read more

Norm's Place - American Near Me - Danville, California

Unfortunately, we may have chosen poorly with our food choices. I ordered the Cheesesteak and it was inedible...the ribeye was not seasoned at all and just covered in oil...disgusting. Our other meal was the French Dip...tasteless no seasoning at all and dry. The Arnold palmers were great and the service was very good(reason for the 2 stars)the food...terrible making the cost not worth it. There is better close by. read more

A wonderful bar that shows all kinds of sports. They are also kind enough to change channels to get the game you want to watch. Multiple TVs that show different games, and tvs on all sides of the room, so you can watch from wherever you sit. Food is good too, I've had the sliders, chicken wraps, fries and pickles. Everything has been good. A decent selection of beer on tap. 10/10 for ambience. 8/10 for good. 10/10 for service. read more

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Norm's is a great place to enjoy dinner and watch your favorite team in the dining area. Love the decor and the assortment of fire department helmets. Get the Hartz Burger. It's tasty! Don't forget to add garlic fries, too! The service never disappoints either! read more

Fabulous band on Thursday nights. You can sing Karaoke with a live band. Bruce Springsteen move over. On Thursday nights. Join us! read more

Came to norms on Sunday the 27th. Walked in to some great vibes! A live DJ playing all the classic r&b tunes. The energy was immaculate as everyone was singing along and vibing together. Drinks were beyond delicious! I ordered the spicy margarita and the wings, both worthy of ordering again. Looking forward to the live r&b DJ again read more

A great place for bites and spirit! I love their bites and spirits. Always a wonderful atmosphere at Norms! read more

If I could give this place a zero, I would. I don't know what happened since my last visit, but the Milz burger was a major disappointment. I heard they're under new ownership, which might explain the changes in both the food and the atmosphere. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this place anymore. read more

They have live music but it isnt loud enough. Imagine the crowd from Caddyshack and there's a great band...kinda lame for a live music scene. Meenar is much better for a live music scene. read more

We haven't been back since before the pandemic and not sure why not?? We had a wonderful lunch today while watching the soccer match. Customer service was good and the food was excellent. The pretzel appetizer was a winner and my Imperial chicken salad was delicious. I'm returning soon just for that salad. My husband's Baja 1000 salad was a winner too. We splurged on dessert and ordered the beignets. An absolutely perfect way to end our meal. Loved our meal, we will be back really soon. read more

Disappointing! Not the Norm's of long ago. Server couldn't have cared less about our pleasure or displeasure; in fact, he almost seemed upset that we'd come to the establishment and interrupted the stare at his phone. The food was mediocre. Fries were disappointing in size, texture and taste. Leftover from mealtime before or leftovers from another customer's plate? Fish was slimy and tasteless. I almost apologized for asking for water and more napkins. I may give it another try. Or I may go to Pete's Brass Rail where I know the service and food is consistent and worth the money. read more

New ownership has prices through the roof, shameful. They have renovated the back parking lot into a picnic style park which is nice, but passed all the costs on to their food & drinks prices. Complete rip off! read more

Came here for dinner last night and was pleasantly surprised! My brother loves this place but somehow I have never gone before. It was a rainy and the wait was 40 mins to an hour so we snagged a table at the bar luckily! We ordered the pickle chips as an app and for entrees got the spicy chicken wrap, blackened ahi tacos, philly cheesesteak sandwich, and the Nashville burger. Everything was delicious, but my aunt really was looking forward to the chicken pot pie that she had 1 week prior but they sold out sadly. They only make 12 a day so go early if you want one! All the food was really delicious and I especially loved the spicy chicken wrap. The wrap is made of a thicker, more pizza dough like texture which is tasty and in my opinion better than a normal tortilla. I liked the spicy sauce in the ahi tacos in combination with the mango salsa. Overall I really enjoyed my experience, but the service was quite slow. I will cut them some slack given it was rainy and super busy so will return and try again! read more

I would give service a 4 stars but food 3 stars. Plenty of outdoor seatings. You can order food on your phone by scanning the QR code on your table and pay your own order. So this is pretty good when you dine in with friends. Instead of splitting the bill, you can pay it on your phone. However, there is a time limit. So pay earlier than later. One of our phones didn't work so we ended up paying one bill with the waitress. The service was great. She came to our table several times to check on us. Food was alright. Not anything spectacular. I asked for the Ahi Taco but it's no longer on the menu. I saw it on one of the Yelp reviews and that taco looked good. We had burger, steak salad, clam chowder. The steak salad look and tasted the best out of all items. The fries were a bit soggy. Could be better. read more

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Always my favorite place in Danville. Literally just had the best chili of my life and I've been to chili competitions! Great beer and cocktail list-the kind of list that makes me want to schedule an Uber 8 hours from now. But sigh, adulting calls.. read more