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    NORMS Restaurant

    3.1 (952 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Fish and chips with onion rings because didn't feel like fries!
    Abra D.

    Tony our waiter was fabulous. Attentive and felt like friend not just a waiter. We were on the cusp for lunch and went for lunch. He kept my coffee cup full.

    Service was VERY slow. 20 minutes to place our order after we were seated, another 30 minutes for the food to come. Steaks my husband and son ordered were over cooked for well done, and they were supposed to be medium. My husbands steak looked grey, like it had been boiled. Never coming back!

    Kayla U.

    Service is always nice and polite here at the Riverside NORMS. The menu is extensive; and there's something for everyone. I usually spoil myself with a Tbone&eggs with hash browns and a side of fruits and waffles.....but today, my hashbrowns came out burnt beyond recognition :( Don't know what happened but I was surprised they even served it to me. So again, I've brought my family to NORMS for the past 30yrs and we usually enjoy our meals here. With that said, it really depends on the team/wait-staff/cook that you encounter that can make-OR-break the experience. Today was a BUST......but hopefully next month, Norms, you'll do better. :) we still love you for the comfort food and the friendly service. See you next month!

    BLT. Lots of bacon
    Johnnie C.

    I happened upon this spot looking for something else. Large space and decently clean. I was seated and managed to order quickly. They had various options as usual, and the food is good to me. I had a BLT, with a salad and drink, which came out to about $21. They offer senior citizens discounts also for age 55 and up- 10% off of your meal. Everything was to my liking during this visit, no complaints!

    Cajun chicken sandwich with onion rings
    James A.

    First time stopping in at Norm's for two members of our party of three: we all agreed the experience was really great. We were on the way to Indio, so needed a place to stop for lunch half-way (not necessarily distance but time). The trip from Long Beach to Riverside took a lot less time than anticipated, so got to Norm's about 5 minutes before 11. There are 24 locations across SoCal, and unlike other Norm's, this one is not 24hrs, but open from 07:00 - 23:00. We were greeted warmly by the host when we entered, and immediately shown to a booth in the back. The two dining rooms are very large, with a definite retro fee but not outdated. Tony was our waiter, and he was extremely attentive throughout (even though he had a lot of tables to cover). We learned from his nametag, that he is a certified trainer, and his skills really showed from his efficiency, accuracy, and kindness. Like other restaurants, Norm's has a limited time value menu, which we looked at first. The three of us decided to try different plates, sharing some of the sides. We couldn't allow any take-home, so didn't order too much. Grilled Trout Fillet ($12.99) - I don't see trout in many menus out West, so had to get it. It comes with fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce, and lemon wedges. It was one whole piece of trout, grilled and seasoned well, topped off with fresh lemon juice. I really enjoyed it, especially for the price. The cole slaw serving was generous and it went great with the fish. The fries were not good...had been sitting out too long under the heat lamp. Cajun Chicken Sandwich ($13.99) - choice of side so got Onion Rings. My mother-in-law really enjoyed her sandwich, and shared most of the onion rings with me. The rings were good, definitely from frozen and food service grade, but fried well. Quarter pound burger meal ($11.99) - with fries and soda. The beef was fast food grade, and the fries were the same as mine. Seniors get 10% off of their meal, and like other diners, you get the bill tableside, but you pay upfront. Again, just wanted to call out how well our service went. The food was solid, and the value was good, but the service is what drove this review. Everything went smoothly, and Mom even asked if there are Norm's closer to our home...we will probably visit one of them in the near future.

    PORK CHOPS & EGGS
    Hailie S.

    Incredibly disappointed with norms, I used to come here years ago and the food was delicious and I would often bring my family here. Me and my husband came today expecting a good meal but were left with burnt coffee, a sticky table and a raw porkchop and unseasoned undercooked eggs. I'm not sure how this place has gone so downhill in the past few years but definitely won't be coming back.

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    The food was delicious and the service excellent! Our server Roberta was nice and very attentive.

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    We had great service Maribelle was our waitress she was so friendly and our food was really good.

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    The service was great. E. Reyes was communicative and efficient. She accommodated a group of 6 and our requests with no issue.

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    Amazing service, excellent food, and great prices! Maria is a phenomenal server. We will definitely be back.

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    Great experience overall. Food was lovely. Roberta was the best! She catered to all of our needs

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    1 year ago

    My food was delicious hitting the spot and my server Kaylee was super nice and excited to see us

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    Our server Kaylee was super friendly and helpful! food was great and we were seated quickly.

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    Great service, loved the ambiance and good food. Server Jessica was very friendly and attentive.

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    2 years ago

    The current menu surprised me. Since when does Norms have black beans? They had Chilaquiles. Awesome for the community

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    1 year ago

    Roberta was absolutely amazing! She was very kind and worked very fast. Loved her service! Definitely coming back.

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    1 year ago

    Came with my family and we had so much yummy food! We were excellently served by Marbella today ^^

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    Excellent food and price. My client and I have been here several times and as always the food is delicious and the service is professional

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    Kaylee was the best the server &&' she was the nicest person. I would come back just for the service much appreciated thank you (:

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    1 year ago

    Very good food and service. Great place for family and friends. Will be back. Thank u to our server Kaylee.

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