Great service, Good food, some wonderful staff! My only complaint would be the size of the place! It is quite small, It gets so crowded at times, that it gets to be standing room only and I constantly feel like I'm in the way of another patron or the hard-working staff. However, my family lives very close by and this place has almost become that second kitchen: you go to when not up for making dinner or just want to grab a few drinks then head back home. The owners and staff are wonderful to my family and my daughter and always go out of the way to make us feel at home! We especially enjoy the live music and outdoor seating during warm weather! read more

Norton's Restaurant - American Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

So we landed here! And am I happy about it. Pandemic and all this place made you feel like home. ( masks until you were seated, tables safely apart, servers and staff always masked, silverware wrapped, disposable menus, all precautions). Staff was warm and welcoming, and I think my husband drank about 6 glasses of tea and we left WELL hydrated our "friend" kept our glasses filled the entire time. We did sit outside under umbrella table were the street was entertaining and everyone seemed to be in a good mood. THE FOOD. Yes most people want to know about the food- we were 100% satisfied. I had fish-n-chips, hubs- the burger and mom had salad. Everything was cooked perfect, the sauces were spot on to compliment, and served hot and delicious. Sorry no pics we had a relaxing day out- and I forgot my phone in the car. read more

Was fortunate to stop in twice this pay weekend. For dinner on Friday night and for a late lunch in Friday. I had the pattie melt Friday and fish and chips on Sunday. In both cases the food was great. Norton's seems like a very busy place with families and folks for all over town looking to get in. The staff is very friendly and did well to accommodate me. Everyone had a good time. It's a classic neighborhood pub restaurant. Unfortunate for me that I've lived in HP since May 2017 and only just visited 3 days ago. Looking forward to coming back read more

I've been here twice now, and every time the service has been very friendly and attentive. They have a cute little outdoor area that's very dog friendly-they even brought out a bowl with water for my pup! My bf and I ordered a regular burger and the Ruben. The burger was juicy and tasted homemade. The Ruben was equally good with warm corned beef piled high. Their salads also look pretty flame! I really enjoy this place. It's also well priced, filling portions! Seems like the local spot to go to meet up with someone and grab a very drinks. read more

Norton's Restaurant - Ruben and burger - American Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

Great food. This place is popular and people come back so get there early or expect a wait. It worth it though. Well run and a very comfortable place. read more

We came here with my parents on a Wednesday night, around 7 PM to grab an easy dinner and it was packed! The wait was only about 10 minutes, but we were still surprised, for a random Wednesday. Not my first time here, but my first time in a many years, so I didn't really know what to expect. Food and service were good. We all had different burgers and everyone's was prepared to satisfaction. Great selection on the menu, plus the ability to build your own. I really like the popcorn they give you before your meal (like some places you get bread, but at Norton's you get popcorn) - buttered to perfection (which, to me at least, means lots of butter!). I appreciate that the owner is out in front and really knows his regulars (and maybe some of his not-so-regulars). Adds a homey feel to the restaurant. A great local institution - I'm sure we'll be back. read more

Wow what a pleasant surprise from this quaint cozy place. It seems like all the locals come here, everyone knew one another! Food was excellent!! And portions were plenty. The service was top notch. They aim to please and it showed. If we are ever in town again we will be back Norton! read more

Great patio, good service and dependable food across the board.

Excellent, upscale 'neighborhood' bar and grill with an emphasis on the food. Super friendly with attentive service, go!

The good and the bad. I felt way too expensive for a salad. Nothing special about it. The hot roll served with it was very delicious. Best part of the meal. Servers were nice and friendly and efficient. Can't say I'd be back though. read more

Exceedingly average food. No excitement or creativity in the dishes. I would rather cook at home then go back.

Absolute trash. I ordered a chicken pot pie and a burger for pickup. We had eaten here a few times in the past and it had always been pretty good. Not this time!!! I ordered the burger well done. I've had a bad illness from undercooked burgers before, so I always get my ground meat fully cooked. The chicken pot pie was for my fiance. She wasn't feeling well and she thought it would be like chicken soup. The burger was totally uncooked. It was a lump of raw meat with some small grill marks on the outside. The bun was soaked in blood and juices and the fries were basically wet cardboard. The burger itself was supposed to have onions and peppers in it, but as the meat was so undercooked they just fell out all over the plate. A total disaster. The chicken pot pie was deconstructed. The top was just a waxy chewy biscuit wrapped in aluminum foil. The filling, chicken soup. The whole thing tasted okay, but we'd have been better off with Campbell's. TL;DR: Not for pickup. Bad service/food. read more

We had a great dinner and enjoyed the restaurant very much. Very responsive waiter, and really good hamburgers and fries. Going back Saturday evening with 8 realstived. read more

Let's just get to it here: Norton's is a wonderful place to get great food, a bevy of choice beverages and a legit local cultural experience. I've been coming here for years and I love not only the ambiance of the physical location itself, but also the warm atmosphere that seems to permeate the very walls. Wonderful smiles are not on the menu, but are served up readily and for free. One thing you should know about me: I'm a bit of a chili snob. Yes, it's something I've come to terms with. And that being said: I really dig Norton's chili. It's one of the few bowls in the Nation that I look forward to, knowing that it will always be a meaty swirl of beaney deliciousness, delivered properly cheesed-and-onioned, directly into my smiling face. And it's not just the chili that's good here, from the tasty burgers to the refreshing salads, each selection is as delicious as the last. And live music. Live music. Where can you get a great meal AND see a live show these days without spending what seems like an arm, a leg and two future children? Norton's is the place, my friend. It's a bastion of local culture, the real-deal of promoting musicians from near and far and helping keep America's cultural movements home-spun and hearty. Norton's. It's where you should eat. read more

If you're wondering where your neighbors are tonight, they're probably at Norton's. What a wonderful gathering place, and for every combination of people - surrounding our table on this Tuesday night were: a dad and his 3 young boys, a grandfather and grandson, a woman sitting alone, a table of women, and a host of people bellied up to the bar, chatting with the owner. Even on my first visit, I was treated like a longstanding customer, which took the edge off of the chilly weather from the moment that we walked in. I had one of their famous burgers - the one with onions and green pepper diced in it, with melted cheese on brown bread. I loved that you could order a baked sweet potato or sweet potato fries as an option (as well as a regular baked potato or fries). The coleslaw was creamy and good, and the burger had that wonderful flame-grilled smell and flavor that I love. The place has a great energy to it, with tables bursting into laughter and the owners and staff fully involved with serving people, pouring drinks, or sitting down for a chat. Whether you are a Highland Park resident or a visitor to the area, Norton's is a great place to have a well-made meal and feel a sense of home. read more

Went Saturday night to see a band. Had two black Russian's. I should have asked first, but I never expected them to be 14. Bucks apiece. I will not return. read more

Shitty service gets you a shitty tip. And you shouldnt fl up p out over a split check..

Moved recently to HP, living a block away from Nortons. We walk by it almost every night. Tonight (Sunday) we decided to come in for dinner. We found a table outside among a few available tables. Our waiter, kept bringing popcorn to our table, as our seven year old was very hungry and was getting irritable. We spent an hour waiting for food and after seeing diners who arrived 30min after we did receiving their food, we simply stood up and left. Very similar situation happen in the past - I will not be coming back read more

The food was hit or miss. We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip which was amazing! But when it came we asked for more bread and the waiter came back to take our order but never brought us more bread for the dip. I had the turkey sandwich which was nothing special. It didn't taste bad but, it didn't taste great either. Very simple.. I added on sweet potato fries which were tasty. During this whole meal it was hard to get out waiters attention. Only the busy boys came by to check on us. Our waiter wasn't even working. I don't know what he was doing. Finally we had to ask one of the busy boys for our check and I asked him to split the check twice, I asked him twice and he nodded 'yes'. So the waiter comes by and hands us the check which isn't split. He says we needed to ask him before he printed the check. What a load of crap. read more

I go to Nortons at least 3-4 times a month and food is pretty good. This time around I noticed that the burgers which they are famous for has started to slacken. The blue burger I ordered medium rare was more rare than medium which was fine but the buns were definitely stale. Fries remain good but someone needs to check on the kitchen operations. This place has a great customer base and it's usually busy at this place. Service has been normally efficient and friendly but hopefully they will correct the kitchen issues. I'll probably come back but if this continues... read more

Well I can't give Norton's a fair shake on my first time here a couple nights ago. I went with a buddy who is a regular and lives a stone's throw away from Nortons. We walked in through the back of the restaurant around 7 and it was a packed house on a Tuesday night. I get it, this place is very popular and draws a much older crowd than I would have expected. We were able to find a small table outside and sat down. It took our waiter about 20 minutes to finally come over and acknowledge us, at which point he was extremely short in basically just asking us what we wanted to drink...no apology for the wait, no kindness or sincerity in his voice at all. So, the waiter leaves and my immediate question to my buddy is, "What's up with that guy?" and my friend replies, "yeah I don't think he likes me very much". Well my immediate response is, "I don't care if he likes you or me or blue colored cotton candy as opposed to pink....we aren't here to impress this guy, he is here to impress us with good service and accurate knowledge of the menu items." I can speak from experience...I was a waiter and bartender at J. Alexanders in both Northbrook and Chicago for about 5 years total, so I have dealt with ALL sorts of customers. I undoubtedly had to wait on regulars who were rude every time, who tipped like crap every time and people with whom I would like nothing to do with outside of providing them with a pleasurable dinner experience in exchange for being able to pay my bills and afford a meal myself. This server was one of the rudest and most impolite people I've ever had wait on me before. I am never picky, I'm always decisive in ordering. I ALWAYS tip at least 20% because I came from this industry and I know what it's like. But there wasn't a thing I could sympathize with in how our server treated us both in the long wait to order and reorder drinks to the off putting body language he showed in wanting nothing to do with us. But hey, on a side note the Stella out of the draft was cold and tasty, and my Sante Fe BBQ chicken salad was loaded with jicama, cilantro and corn...some crispy tasty ingredients you normally don't find at most bars like Norton's. Such a shame on the service though. Sometimes a long standing restaurant can tend to allow it's staff to run the roost after being there for many years. I can only hope this isn't the case at Norton's, because the atmosphere is cozy and the food was definitely good. I will be back here for a burger/sandwich/entree in the near future and hope to update my review more positively. read more

Norton's is the place to go in Highland Park for a burger. I've been in the meat business for over 40 years, ate all over, and their burger is the best. The salads are good, Eisenberg's hot dogs nice, just about anything you order is good. I've sold truckload after truckload of chicken tenders, branded Love Me Tenders, and their tenders are excellent. The menu is reasonable, the service excellent, and everyone is friendly. The only drawback is they get swamped early. However, if you are a Highland Park resident, you're bound to see a couple of your friends there you can chat with while waiting. read more

Love the casual atmosphere and the warm friendly feeling I get every time I go. The food is consistently good and the staff goes out of their way to serve you and make you feel appreciated. Definitely service with a smile. I loved the quesadilla I got with all the fresh scallions and tomatoes. Fun for families and for a girls night out! read more

Based on outer appearance I was expecting bar food. This was not quite the case as I ended up with a delicious plate of oven roasted chicken, a baked sweet potato and steamed vegetables. Classy bar food. The chicken was moist, the sweet potato was cooked to fluffy perfection, the vegetables maintained their crisp, and I was a happy diner. Not only did the food taste great, but the portions were impressive. I ate to my tummy's content and still had an ample amount of food left. The staff was welcoming and grateful for the business, while also ready at every request and efficient without making us feel rushed. I hope to be back soon for that same plate of tasty comfort food. read more

Like in the show Cheers, a place where everyone knows your name, or at least your face! A neighborhood go to place in Highland Park, where any day of the week you will run into someone you know or who knows you, in the North Shore. The Burgers are the best, and the drinks are long pour. The entrees are very good too, I like the pot pie. Babes like the French onion soup. The entree salads are great. On Saturday nights, you will most always find a great local band playing, starting at 9:30. Nortons, our go to place. read more

A very special place we've been coming to for many, many years. I don't know why it has taken me this long to write a review. The ambience and atmosphere is wonderful. Everyone is super friendly! And the service and food are great! read more

It's a wonderful place to eat!! The owner was so accommodating to our group of 9 from work. Came in for lunch, after our office moved to Highland Park form Lake Forest. We were sat immediately, which with a group of 9, we were kind of surprised! The food was delicious, might have been a little high in price, but it was definitely tasty! We were surprised when the owner sent over two desserts..."on the house". They were amazing as well! We will definitely visit Norton's again! read more

This place was a great surprise. We found it by chance as we were looking for a seafood place but since it was raining we stayed. The wait was not long despite a long line. It was very busy for a rainy Wednesday evening. The crowd was very energetic, lot of conversations going on and it seemed everyone knew each other. Great ambient. I ordered the nachos as an appetizer. The sauces were excellent, the nachos very crisp and fresh. For dinner I ordered skirt. I was surprised at the amount of meat. It was a very good portion. Well cooked well seasoned very testy . The vegetables were steamed just right. I really enjoyed my meal.. I only regret ordering the nachos since it left not enough space for the meal. I give this place 5 stars because is not only the food great but the whole place is friendly and inviting. I'm definitely coming back here read more

Place was busy on a Thursday night but not packed to the point that we needed to be rushed from our table. From the moment we sat down we were being rushed to order by our ever present waiter who seemed quite disappointed that he got our twosome versus a foursome. They tried taking my salad away only half way through it so they could move me on to the main course. The fish was actually very good but again by the time I was finished with the last bite it seemed someone was there ready to move us along. Our waiter told us we would have to leave the table shortly upon finishing. They said we could sit at the bar. We weren't in a fighting spirit so we obliged and within 10 minutes we just left. The table they rushed us from got filled but the one next to it stayed vacant throughout the entire time. It's not like we were loitering there. We each spent around 35 bucks on dinner. We got the message quickly. If we don't go there 1-2 times a week then it seems like we really just aren't welcome. read more

I am really sad that I am unable to write a rave review for Norton's. Unfortunately I think that they have started to slip over the past few years. In the past I would crave their burgers and stop by knowing that I was going to indulge in the most wonderful, juicy, perfectly made American treat. Now it is hit or miss. Even the once dependable burger is no longer so. On one recent visit my mother-in-law ordered a burger medium rare but it came out well done. Certainly a disappointment after I touted Norton's as having the best burger on the North Shore. Just the other night my husband and I were dining there and my portobello sandwich arrived cold and the bun on my husband's burger was rock hard. On top of that, the usual friendly service was gone. Our waiter barely paid us any attention (another waiter actually had to take care of check for us) though he did seem to have plenty of time to chat up one table. read more

This place was real nice about fixing my pick up order , Norton and the whole staff are very kind and their burgers are v good would recommend read more

Food okay service ok Sat 4 of out back in a fly infested courtyard. Worst experience. Then the owner offers a gift card My friends would be fools to ever enter the garbage pit again. read more

I very rarely give 5 stars. But when the restaurant does all that you ask for with a smile, reasonable price and quality food to me it's the best at what it does. That equals 5 stars. I walked in hungry and a little thristy. Saw a nice gentleman having what looked like a rare burger. I asked the bartender/server who is as cordial and attentive as you would want and goes by the nickname of "Fish" if I could have a really rare burger. He said no problem. My Sheridan burger with mushrooms and cheese was as rare as I wanted. That's not usually the case at any place. Richie who worked the door, manager/owner maybe and he seated folks was as friendly and helpful as one would want. It's a neighborhood place in downtown Highland Park with a lot of regulars. If I lived closer I would be a regular too. Needless to say I will return. read more