I am going to be honest. The food here is mediocre at best, but I don't think anyone enjoys The Mont specifically because of the food. In a college town that has been stripped of mom and pops only to be replaced by terrible chain restaurants, The Mont has stood the test of time. It's been a restaurant since the 1920's and has changed hands many times over the decades. When my parents were young, it was called The Monterrey and was more of a Tex-Mex bar and grill. When I was growing up in the 90's and early 00's it was The Mont but the menu was quite different and I believe slightly better than it is now. The one thing that has not changed is their Original Sooner Swirl, a cocktail that has since been made famous and copycatted everywhere. They also still have an amazing large patio with misters, ambient lighting and gargoyle lamps. Inside is a dark and musty bar with booths, tables and a circular booth that can seat very large parties on request. I think of it as more of a Sports bar with Tex-Mex and All American options. It's absolutely packed most days of the week and when football is in season, game days are impossible to get in. As someone who lived in the Los Angeles area for over a decade, their parking lot causes the same panic and stress that I have only ever felt in Downtown Los Angeles trying to find a place to park that is close to the venue and will not tow. I highly recommend opting for a ride share as it will make your visit that much more enjoyable. read more

The Mont - Chicken enchilada, club with onion rings, Caesar salad, blueberry margarita, tacos - Bars Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

Great experience! Surprisingly affordable, wonderful atmosphere, and delicious food. The burger patty could've benefited from more seasoning, but was otherwise very good. read more

The Mont - Bars Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

Top-tier dinner very cheap and efficient went with my best friend super fast service top-notch service cheap food absolutely wonderful recommend to anybody in the area. read more

Stopped there for lunch on a Friday before a football game. 1st time there. The wait staff was top notch. Had the chicken fried chicken. It was awesome. Of course we had the queso and a swirl. read more

Service was great, our glasses were never even half empty. She took our order by memory and didn't miss anything. Kitchen was quick and food was great! Definitely the place to go in Norman for a true OU experience. read more

Beautiful patio day at The Mont. The super spin salad is one of my top picks in Norman for a healthy lunch or dinner. Split some fried green beans with the Dream Man to balance things out and they were as crispy and delicious as ever. Mark loves the taco salad because it is not only tasty, it comes with a side of chips and their house made salsa. Our waitress was friendly and very attentive. Another home run for The Mont! read more

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We stopped here on our way home from camping this past weekend. You have to wear a mask while waiting to be seated, walking to you table and any place except sitting at your table. It was a beautiful night and we decided to sit outside. The hostess was super sweet and showed us her table. The outside area is definitely the draw to this place. I'd love this back when I went to college here and it was still as beautiful as I remember. I got a sooner swirl and the boyfriend got his normal Jack and Coke. Our waitress brought me out an unsweet tea and brought him an unsweet tea as well. He ordered water and she seemed upset at the fact we corrected her so we were really worried about our service but she recovered nicely. For dinner I ordered the chicken tacos and the boyfriend got one of the Mexican dishes as well. I thought the food was a little bland but the boyfriend loved his mail. I gave him four stars because everything seemed fresh and homemade. Their salsa is delicious and you can tell it's definitely homemade. We ended dessert with the chocolate cake from La baguette, which was amazing. The meal was under $50 so we were stoked! Great value!!! read more

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Accessible parking lot. Reservations taken. Usually can be seated without reservations. Outdoor dining, privacy dining. Fantastic appetizers, variety of drinks. Service impeccable. I got the chicken fried steak perfectly done and the white gravy was par- none. I personally have never tasted a better gravy. I passed this restaurant and it seemed like a small place where possibly students and their parents got together. Please don't let it fool you it has a full bar it can handle a group of 30 people I saw it with my own eyes. The best part was I was apprehensive about getting my food in a prompt manner. No worry needed...it was over and above my expectations. Check out The mont!! I had a wonderful time. All the servers, manager was went over and beyond to make me feel welcome. I appreciate solo diner. read more

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Food was great, old style ambience. Wait was long but worth it! Chips and Queso were scrumptious

Food is pretty good and diverse selection. Best part is, it's just a great place to hang with friends and maybe enjoy a swirl or two!! Whether you are a current OU student or alumnus or a visitor this is a must on your bucket list for Norman service is great 99% of the time!! read more

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The BEST affordable & delicious food/drinks in Norman!!! A must try if your in the area. :)

Who doesn't live the mont. though they're infamous swirls are not my favorite I do love their Mac n cheese, the BLT they offer is tasty. We sat at the tiki bar highly recommend it for large groups when the weather is nice. The service was great and the server was very attentive. read more

Bad food and worse service. Our party of 6 had 3 appetizers, the fried mushrooms were burnt and nothing was seasoned at all. I finished my tea before we finished the apps and didn't get a refill til after the meal was over, despite asking twice. Our server acted exasperated with me for asking the second time and told me he was busy. The only good thing about the experience was the outdoor seating area. Lots of lush trees and flowers made the space beautiful. But no, I can't recommend it. We had a poor enough time that we won't go back. read more

Sitting outside was surprisingly comforttable on a hot summer day. Service was a bit slow and we were not checked on often. Would have ordered more if the waitress came back. Also, one of our dinner companions got the wrong salad. When the waitress finally came back everyone was done eating so she just didnt eat and it wasnt taken off her bill. Food is okay. Their claim to fame is the swirls so enjoy a swirl outside but order 2 to start! read more

This place will always been a favorite of mine. I came here almost weekly with my friends in college and I was so excited when my boyfriend suggested it for date night this week. I got the chicken nachos and one of their famous swirls. The nachos were really delicious and smothered with cheese like nachos should be. The swirl tasted weaker than I'm used to so I'm wondering if they changed up the recipe. I hope not but that is why I said 4 stars and not 5. The food was good and their patio is great but I was really disappointed in the swirl I got. read more

The Mont - Swirl - Bars Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

Pretty ok hole in the wall restaurant. the employees are quick and so is the service l. The burger is just OK it's not super great but it gets the job done of being a pretty ok burger. Pulled pork nachos were delicious but not as warm as I would like. In conclusion just a restaurant ‍ read more

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Food was not hot . Didn't even taste good. And the price. Finding the spot for pickup wasn't easy. No signs directing.

I know it's an iconic place full of nostalgia but I wasn't a fan. The food wasn't good. I'm glad I tried it for the nostalgia but it's not a place I would want to eat at again. read more

I've been visiting the Mont since the mid 90s. I've always enjoyed the visit but visiting post quarantine was amazing. Currently it's patio seating only. It's by reservation only. This means fewer crowds. Everything is super clean. The swirls and queso were amazing. read more

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Good food. Bad service, at least 2 of 3. My girlfriend has been working late this week so we've been eating late. I've never been to The Mont pass 11:30 pm so I had no idea their kitchen closed at 12:30 am because the hours are listed on Google until 2 am (many other places that have separate kitchen and bar closing times has it listed differentiated on Google). But that's fine. Anyway, my gf and I stopped by around 12:40 the first night. The waitress could've just come up and told us the kitchen was already closed, but she chose instead to just walk around ignoring us and would've continued had I not called her over. She somewhat rudely told us the kitchen closed at 12:30 am, so we apologized and left. EXACTLY ONE night later we came back again because of the same circumstances at 11:50 pm and another waitress rudely told us "the kitchen closes in 20 minutes." So math is not a strong point along with customer service apparently. Finally, this waitress gets traded out for a 3rd waitress who was spectacularly polite and helpful. I asked for her name but it was too loud to hear her clearly. It was something along the lines of Cherry, Charity, or Sherry. Whoever you were, thank you for doing your job so exceptionally and being so polite! I've been to The Mont a lot before, but this experience has tainted my view of it. Not to downgrade fast food, but I've seen better service and mannerisms from late night staff at McDonald's. I highly doubt I will be going back anytime soon, and I don't recommend you do either. read more

Always love coming here! Swirls and loaded cheese fries are my favorite thing to get. Super fun in the summer with friends!

Food and service is great. The ambiance and environment is perfect for dates, friend gatherings, & classy evening dinners.

Maybe my all time favorite childhood restaurant, and one that t to this daay serveS gReat food in a fun atmosphere. All thiNgs OU football inside, the specialize in swirls, queso, Cubans and grEat mexican food. Always provide good service and prices are very reasonable. Give the Mont a try because Xm time you're in Norman. read more

The Mont - Swirls and queso - Bars Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

The Ssrvice was great, the food was solid bar food, and it has a nice patio that was comfortable on a hot day.

This is a place to go if you want to get liquored up and have some chips. The main courses are subpar at best, laden with salt, and not worth eating. The appetizers are decent and I would definitely recommend the Smoked Chicken, Spinach and Artichoke Dip. The porch is a nice area to sit out and try their signature Swirl Margarita when the weather is nice. The inside, on the other hand, is dingy and does not feel clean. read more

The Mont - Cheese Fries - Bars Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

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This could be the best restaurant in Norman if the service was better. It's like they don't want you to eat there. But the food is delicious so sometimes I don't even care. They have the best ranch in Norman. There's like one 20 something young waitress with dark hair who is the BEST, but anyone else is mid or has a bad attitude. I recommend any of the burgers or sandwiches. They have THEE best fries and the Miami Vice is to die for. Like I said, best ranch in Norman if you're into that. Bomb food with a side of attitude lol read more

The Mont - Bars Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

Food was decent (I ordered loaded fries). Waitress recommended a limey drink, that was good. Other than that the service was not the best.

The chips and queso are amazing, drinks are excellent. Wait staff take care of you. The only thing holding this back from a 5 star review is their seating. Inside is cramped, dark, and dingy. Must sit outside, but the seats are the cheap, crappy white plastic seats that break too easily. It isn't a friendly restaurant for anyone over 250lbs due to not feeling confident the seats won't break with you sitting in them. read more

I love this place. We sat on the patio, had a swirl and I had the burrito with chicken.it was excellent and I had lots of leftovers.

Been decades since I've been here and a month or two since I had a burger. Neither disappointed, the bun was a little much. Just too big, but that's the easiest fix of all. Our family is addicted to fried green beans and these were about the best I've had. read more

The Mont - Menu - Bars Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

First time visiting. Won't be our last. Very awesome atmosphere. Great food. The menu has some very interesting choices. Can't beat being outside under the cover with misting fans either! We sat inside. Manager changed tv to the royals game!!!! Added gratuity for the gesture. The food we split was the Cuban sandwich....yumm! We also ordered queso for the table to share and the salsa really had some great reviews. Overall we can say great service, indoor or outdoor you chose! Great hangout place too chill and relax. Order a sooner swirl if you dare to! We had a great time. Thanks for having us! Respectfully Bryan OKC read more

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LOVE the atmosphere! Food was delicious! Service was good. Will definitely be back to try again!

Love the Mont, but after the service experience today it doesn't feel the same. Bartender got the to-go order wrong 3 times, and was so rude the entire time about it. Wouldn't let me finish a sentence about what I was trying to order, so of course it was wrong. Also wasn't listening on the phone so that's where the problems began. After trying to explain what I was trying to say (Just to be interrupted and told what I said was wrong), I left with an incorrect order instead of trying to fix it again. Absolutely disrespectful. read more

Patio! Patio! Patio! If you are just visiting Norman, this is an absolute must. Chips and Queso with the Swirl, is a must read more

A divey spot in Norman that was talked up... Upon arriving, the waiting area had plastic chairs in the parking lot- set up was a bit awkward. However it was covered from the sun, which was a plus. We asked to be sat outside on the patio. Service was okay but it was quite busy for the staff so understandably slower than normal - food was alright... I get that it is a staple of Campus Corners and nostalgic, but to a non-local it just looked run down and in need of a thorough cleaning. read more

The mont is a great place for food and drinks with friends! But, try to avoid Sandra's section, we've had her twice in a row and she ruined our night. Very disappointed in her service and the disrespect. read more

A Norman favorite! Must go if stopping by Norman! They have amazing frozen drinks (swirl, Miami vice, chi chi, etc) and a pretty good variety of food (Mexican options, very good queso, American food). The Mac and cheese is great and portion is good for smaller appetites or as a side. Fries are great also! Good place to hangout read more

We just happened to be on the east side of Norman at supper time and decided to checkout the patio dining at the "Mont" located at the intersection of Boyd & Classen. A huge "Five stars" for the patio dining area. Now on to the food. Average best describes the meal we had at the Mont. Don't get me wrong our meal was just fine. Very workman like with large portions and a small price tag. We had the beef tacos, grilled ham & cheese sandwich, fried mushrooms, a house salad, and wrapped it up by splitting a carrot cake. A shout out for the fried mushrooms they were first rate. Now on to the patio dining experience. It was almost magical. A cool evening breeze, wonderful mood lighting, excellent service. If the food was just a bit more up to par they would have rated a 4 star minimum. We had such a nice time that we would definitely recommend this restaurant to all our friends. read more

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I grew up coming here, planned on coming in and getting dinner + drinks, as its been over 5 years since I had even been in. It was super busy, because of course a Saturday night. Went to find bar seats, a couple had just stood up from a set of 3 chairs and we started to sit in two seats. As soon as we pulled the chairs out the bartender slammed down dirty glasses into the pile of probably 25+ glasses that werent bussed yet. He made eye contact and clearly didnt want us to sit there! Complained to the hostess and he laughed. Don't go here if you want to be treated like a customer! I would give 0 stars if i could. read more

I have never had a decent meal at The Mont, sadly. Every year, friends race about it, I go, and I'm always disappointed by blah, barely warm food. No thanks, not again. read more