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NORMS Restaurant

3.1 (933 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Neekey H.

i love the gumbo!!! next time, i am taking a bowl to go as well!!! tasty, full of chicken and just the right amount of heat!!!!

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 The two dining rooms are very large, with a definite retro fee but not outdated.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.

SoCal breakfast
Cami N.

Came in the morning. There was a lot of people because of Mother's Day. The wait to get sat was 20 minutes but took 35 minutes. The waitress got our order as we sat down. 30 minutes later she came with an order that wasn't ours. She said "I'm confused." She left and gave that order to a table behind us. Apparently someone told her the wrong table number. We waited another 10 minutes for our order. In total we waited about an hour and 20 minutes to receive our food. I understand it's super busy and it's a holiday it was a hectic day. We got 4 refils of (hot) coffee before we got our food. Brother said the coffee (hot) tasted burnt. The food was good. I got a cold brew vanilla cause they didn't have caramel, it was good. I think the cold brew coffee is new. The busboy was on top of our section. He got our creamer and napkins when the waitress I guess forgot. He was constantly asking if we needed refills. Again it was super busy. I've been to this Norms twice before and one of those two times I got food poisoning, but this time the food was really good. I got a socal breakfast with sunny side up eggs, sausage and hash browns I wanted fries but the waitress didn't ask if I wanted hash browns, fries or fruit she just asked how I wanted my eggs and if sausage or bacon. The new hot sauces they have are not good.

1 lb porterhouse steak with side salad
Romeo B.

The food was great! We got the porterhouse 1lb steak with a baked potato and veggies. I change the veggies for coleslaw. It came with a soup and salad. My soup was a sausage and chicken gumbo and my side salad had thousand island dressing. The service was awesome! We had Jenett as our server. She was very hospitable , patient, and clear. She gave us all of our options and told us what was available. Answered all of our questions and offered us some suggestions about a take home meal which we ended up getting 2. The ambiance was nice.. the music was low enough to were my dad and I can have a clear conversation. Can't wait for the next time and if you want great service ask for Jenett.

Whuan E.

Reyes was amazing! Can't wait to come back here and order from her again. Highlight was the tres leches cinnamon cake

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2 months ago

I would like to thank Marbella for great service and making my breakfast every morning a pleasant one

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Reyes and Alejandro always provides great service. Restaurant always clean. All the staff is friendly.

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5 months ago

Toni was very attentive and nice. Food came out fast and the coffee was delicious . Definitely coming back!!

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5 months ago

The food was delicious and Reyes was the best server!! Although she was working without her usual assistant service was excellent.

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4 months ago

Tony the server was very friendly and attentive!! Made sure we had everything and corrected mistakes! Ask for Tony!

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6 months ago

Kaylee was a great server. The food was delicious. The restaurant was clean and everyone had a great attitude.

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2 months ago

Service was great. Thanks to our server Marbella!! Friendly and helpful with the menu.

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Reyes was wonderful excellent service! We will return just to sit in her section. The atmosphere was very relaxed

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I thought norms was 24/7, not sure why this one is only open til 11 pm during the week.

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3 months ago

Felt sick, and the ambiance explained it all. Norms was always about family. So sadly disappointed that an icon could allow this.

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Service was great, and the food was really good. The waitresses were very friendly and attentive

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Rayes was awesome! Great service and ask for her section. You won't regret it!!! Just truly a great server

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I've been visiting the Mission Inn for many years and it remains one of my favorite places in…read moreSouthern California. The atmosphere is truly special. Sitting in the Spanish Patio surrounded by the beautiful mission-style architecture, historic bells and stunning tiled fountain never gets old. It feels like stepping into another time. As beautiful as the setting is, what keeps me coming back is the people, especially Maria. Over the years, she has consistently provided exceptional service and has become much more than just a server. Every visit feels like I'm being welcomed by a friend. I've shared many visits to the Mission Inn with family and friends and everyone who has met Maria has been impressed by her warmth, kindness and genuine care for her guests. She has a remarkable ability to make people feel remembered and appreciated. In fact, after one family vacation, my daughter brought back souvenirs specifically for Maria because she had made such a lasting impression. Great restaurants can offer great food and beautiful surroundings, but people like Maria are what make a place truly special. Her professionalism, attention to detail and authentic kindness have been a big part of why the Mission Inn continues to be one of my favorite destinations. The Spanish Patio is one of the most beautiful places to dine in Southern California, but Maria is one of the reasons it feels like coming home. Thank you for helping create so many wonderful memories over the years. We always look forward to seeing you.

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4.4
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Arcade Coffee in Riverside has quickly become one of my favorite spots. I've tried several of their…read moreholiday drinks, and every single one has been delicious--flavorful, well-balanced, and clearly made with care. Their pastries are also really good and pair perfectly with a coffee or seasonal drink. The space itself is clean, modern, and has a really trendy, inviting vibe. It's the kind of place you actually want to sit and stay awhile, whether you're catching up with someone or just enjoying some time to yourself. Every visit has been consistently great--nothing has ever disappointed. Overall, Arcade Coffee is a solid go-to in Riverside if you want good drinks, good pastries, and a nice atmosphere.

This is a solid, upscale coffee shop in Downtown Riverside. I've been to their other locations as…read morewell, but mostly visit Bakehouse and Downtown. As far as options go, I think there's a decent selection of more unique syrups for coffees. They do change it up throughout the year. The drinks here are definitely more of a premium price point, but I think they're generally good. On this particular trip, I wanted to try their new syrup flavor (it was some form of orange zest, or something similar?), but noticed my latte had no real flavor in it after a few sips. Upon looking at the receipt, the person who took my order just gave me a regular cafe latte and didn't add the syrup I requested. The coffee was fine, but I would have liked trying something new. I have gotten several of their food options before, and I think that some of them are well-priced for the portion and some can be more on the expensive side. I think the avocado toast was pretty robust and was a good value. The steak and eggs are somewhat hit or miss, and I have had it multiple times. The cut of the meat can be chewy at times, and then also more lean and tender other times. Sometimes it comes with large pieces of chewy fat, which isn't quite to my taste. The sandwich options generally are a good value. I do kind of wish they switched up their menu a bit more often, since this current menu is rather basic and they have had more interesting food options before. Overall, a decent choice for a more premium coffee, tea, and food for the Downtown/UCR area of Riverside. Service is okay, and I have had somewhat mixed experiences with that. The employees generally seem pleasant and they're nice, but I have gotten incorrect orders at least a couple of times. During this particular visit, in which the photos are from, I had to ask two different people to get extra napkins. Our actual server was the first to acknowledge, then possibly forgot and didn't come back.

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