The Norbert is a quaint spot with art deco charm. The dishes have that hearty Midwestern comfort we love, elevated with sophisticated flavors and really thoughtful flavor combinations. Everything felt familiar yet refined, with such a beautiful balance of richness, acidity, and texture. And the Manhattan was the perfect complement--beautifully crafted and smooth without overpowering the meal. The steak tartare was a standout as well: rich, savory, and incredibly well balanced. A little hidden gem that manages to feel both rustic and elevated. Definitely a place I'd happily return to. Also, an honorable mention to our server. We really appreciated that our server was not overbearing with information, table touches or upselling, while still offering great service. read more

The Norbert - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - West Bend, Wisconsin

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I absolutely loved my visit to The Norbert. Incredible food and drinks! Our server, Sydney, was super friendly and attentive. They had a bourbon and rhubarb syrup cocktail (The Weather Made Me Do It) that was one of the best I've ever had and I typically don't like bourbon. The burger and brumbola pasta was absolutely delicious. Also great fries. For dessert I couldn't resist the churro sundae and it is one of the best desserts I have every had. The churros were soft and pillowy and almost melted in your mouth. The pictures can't do it justice. Definitely give this place a try if you're in the area or even if you're not. The drive from Milwaukee was 100% worth it. read more

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My wife and I have visited The Norbert several times and enjoy the experience. The service is attentive and it is clear that the staff is well trained. And the food is delicious. It is also fun to share what we order. This is definitely a place to go to try something new and different. We feel fortunate to have such a high quality restaurant nearby. read more

I enjoyed the vibe at the Norbert. Casual with a chic overlay, it's a great place to grab a couple small bites and a glass of wine. Besides wine, they do have a full bar and beers on tap I stopped in at Wednesday night and lucky for me they had a special ($5 off cheeseburger and steak sandwich). Always a man of value, I opted for the cheeseburger. Imagine an upscale version of a Big Mac minus the bun plus bacon. It was absolutely delicious and substantial. Complete with excellent fries, it is definitely worth the regular price of $19 and a steal at $14. My bartender was friendly and very attentive. A step up from pub food and a definite addition to my short list of repeat places to go to in WB. read more

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This place is gorgeous. Didn't have any expectations since I'm just passing through town, but we were mind blown. Got two plates and both were delicious. The smoked salmon dip is wildly good. The server was incredibly kind and thoughtful. This place rocks. read more

The Norbert - salmon - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - West Bend, Wisconsin

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Feel bummed to leave a less than satisfactory review for one of my favorite places in West Bend. Service was good. Arrived at 7pm on a Friday night, so, as expected, it was quite full. I happily located a seat at the bar and ordered their cod fish fry. The food arrived timely. Unfortunately, found the fish to be overcooked and rather tough. I have come to expect great tasting, high quality meals from The Norbert. This was a miss in my book. Will give them another chance at wowing me again. Just left disappointed this last visit. Happens. read more

Stopped in solo and sat at the bar--what a lovely experience! I ordered the ruby red trout, and it was absolutely over-the-top delicious. The pistachio gravlax and sweet corn were a total chef's kiss--perfectly balanced, fresh, and truly delicious. For dessert, I had an espresso martini paired with a house-made Oreo-style cookie, and every bite (and sip) was just as amazing. Chef Colin even came by to check on me--such a thoughtful touch. You can tell there's genuine care behind the food and the experience. I'll absolutely be back read more

The Norbert - Desert - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - West Bend, Wisconsin

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My husband and I went to the Orville last year for our anniversary and had a wonderful evening. We went to the Norbert this year and it was phenomenal. Ann Marie took excellent care of us. The espresso martini was perfect. We had a variety of small plates, including cheese curds, Brussels sprouts, shrimp, fried chicken, and our favorite, the focaccia. Service and staff cannot be beat, you feel like you are being welcomed into a friend's home. Highly recommend going for a special occasion or just for a night out. read more

The Norbert - The staff shared a card for our anniversary - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - West Bend, Wisconsin

What a beautiful restaurant with wonderful service. The door was opened for us when we arrived. And our server was lovely. The food was good. I didn't think great but good for sure. Our flatbread dough was raw in the middle and the fish fry had almost a too crunchy outside. But the Foccacia was a dream, the flatbread was d topping was awesome, and the ube dessert was delicious. read more

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Carlos was a great server! Very pleasant and helpful. Would recommend this restaurant! Atmosphere and service amazing. Compliments to the chef's! Our food was outstanding! Started with beet salad, followed by Brie & pear flatbread, fish fry and red trout and finished with apple dessert. All were nicely presented and delicious. We will return:) Also the staff all seemed to get along well which created a nice atmosphere read more

Great food and atmosphere at the Norbert We got immediately sat for a table of 2 Friday night. Restaurant was busy but not too loud. Food came out very quick and service was great Our favorites were the candied bacon and deviled eggs. The Thai peanut sauce with the bacon was the perfect compliment. Deviled eggs were creamy with a strong marinated flavor. Korean fried chicken was delicious and crispy. Boneless thighs with a creamy buttermilk ranch. Fish tacos were solid but I prefer a thicker crispier breading for fried fish. Brussel sprouts had good char and flavor but I wanted them to be more crispy. Don't skip dessert Bread pudding was amazing. Would recommend choosing the Norbert for your next meal out read more

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Best dining experience in downtown West Bend. We saw this place on John McGivern's Main Street Show a while ago and decided to come to West Bend from Chicago for a few nights. It was certainly worth the trip. The ambiance is charming and comfortable. We went for dinner on a Saturday with a reservation. When we walked past on Friday and it was totally packed. Saturday also had a good crowd but it was the day before Easter so less people were out. The wine selection was great and we picked the Broadside Cab from Paso Robles. Delicious. Wine prices are also very reasonable in my opinion. Our server was busy so the hostess was kind enough to come over to get us started as we wanted to taste a few wines before picking our bottle. The service at this place is top notch. Our server Ashleigh was delightful, informative and charming. She had great suggestions and we had a wonderful conversation and dining experience. You can't go wrong with any selection from the menu. We started with the fried chicken which was crisp and divine. Then for entrees we ordered the short rib pasta and trout. Both were amazing. No room for desert so we finished our vino and my friend opted for an after dinner old fashioned which was amazing. If in the area certainly make a trip to this fabulous restaurant - you will be glad that you did. Can't wait to come back. read more

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This is one of the best restaurants I have been to. They are very nice people and the menu is fantastic. Have been there multiple times and have never been disappointed with anything. Great Job keep it up. read more

Food was amazing for private party wedding reception. Service was impeccable and very friendly staff. The walnut shrimp were the best and frozen drinks capped off the evening. Thank you! read more

Beef short ribs were fantastic. burger was great. staff was super friendly overall one of the best restaurants in westbend! read more

This is one of our favorite spots. A very welcoming staff from greeting to goodbye. Coconut shrimp are a favorite choice. This place has a unique feel to it--a nice cross between upscale and relaxing. read more

We had a great experience and tried many various options from their menu. Plenty to share with friends. our server suggested sharing and she was right. It gave us the opportunity to try so many things and no Tuesdays we were there for the special: buy 3 get the 4th free. read more

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Friday night group of three. Seated promptly at time of the reservation. Group opted to focus on small plates. The waitress made sure to space the plates. Started with hamachi in pickled blueberry sauce--wonderful. Party ordered Brussels sprouts (not my favorite.). They were excellent. Pear and Brie flatbread was very, very good. Bread pudding was great. Chef joined us to share recipe for the pickled blueberry sauce. Great guy. Highly recommend! Reservations suggested. read more

Stopped in on a whim. Got seated quickly but come early or make a reservation. This place fills up fast. Delicious fish fry. Tasty drinks. Great cheese curds. Cheesecake dessert was great. Good service. We will stop in again some time. read more

Overall a beautiful restaurant with a historic feel. This place has excellent service with a creative menu that's well placed and easy to understand. Strongly recommended. I didn't have any of the drinks here but some in my party has and loved it. read more

Food was delicious and service was great. Sat at the bar by myself on a recent business trip. Ordered the red trout and it was phenomenal! So many unique flavors in one dish. read more

Great dinner at The Norbert. Tartare was prepared perfectly, cod had great flavor and wine selection was wonderful! Tuesday B2, Get 1 plate was perfect for the night! read more

First time there lastnight and we were totally impressed. We sat at the chef's table and watched the kitchen staff execute flawlessy. The kitchen was clean, the food itself was delicious and the service was amazing! We will definitely be back. read more

Great spot to relax. Excellent food that for the most part. Is different than anywhere else in the area. Small plates good and can be different but very good. Excellent wine and beer selection. Worth your time. read more

Small town spot with a big city feel. thought out creative menu. We had a starter a smaller and one larger off the menu. Do not forget dessert! Staff was very pleasant and attentive. The owner is interested and hands on. Did I mention the food was delicious. Worth a drive. I will make a point to come back. I also would like to try the Sister restaurant, The Orville. read more

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Went with a friend and got to sit at the Chef's counter and it was a spectacular experience! Great interaction with employees, exceptional food, and one of a kind experience! Highly recommend. read more

One of my favorite restaurants for casual and interesting food. A more formal restaurant up the road called the Orville.

West Bend is truly lucky to have this gem! We started with the tomato and watermelon gazpacho, which was so balanced and fresh. Then we shared the lobster mac, Korean fried chicken, and brisket, and although we wanted to finish it all we were too full. Nicolette was a wonderful server. Definitely will be back! read more

The Norbert - Korean Fried Chicken with kimchi and cucumber slaw and pickled blueberries. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - West Bend, Wisconsin

Super service, great vibe, great drinks. Can easily sit at bar and eat kinda place Food is interesting and comes out quick and hot Good core items to count on. Could use more variety and farm to table specials read more

Great food. Great service. Worth fighting the construction on Main Street. You will enjoy this restaurant. read more

Excellent food and equally excellent service and the restaurant has such a great atmosphere. Couldn't recommend more. read more

The hubby & I decided to head out of the city & try our luck in the suburbs. We ventured to West Bend to see what The Norbert was all about. The only sucky thing was, we made a reservation(totally recommend)that they couldn't find. Not a problem they seated us right away. Which was wonderful, because it filled up fast. Who would've thought it being Tuesday!! They are a small plate place that serves huge taste! We each opted for meals instead & they were delicious! My husband had the scallops & wanted to lick the plate clean. My short ribs were fantastic, if I'd had let him, the hubby would have finished my 2nd bruschetta. We ended the meal with the Salted Caramel Brulee...sorry no pics. It was SO good. In my opinion, it was worth the drive & downtown West Bend is kinda cute. read more

The Norbert - Scallops on butternut squash puree with roasted delicate squash & pancetta. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - West Bend, Wisconsin

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In a word...Wow! We chose The Norbert because it had many options that were gluten free, this is a struggle at many restaurants . But it is clear at The Norbert the chefs understand that you should let a foods natural flavors come through and not cover them by dredging the food in flour. They offer up WI classics like cheescurds and fried chicken in a delicate coating of flour alternatives to still give you the classic food but keep it fresh and light. The flavor profiles of everything was of the charts. We had the cheese curds, brussel sprouts, fried chicken and steak tacos and EVERYTHING was amazing. The waitstaff is friendly and responsive to your needs. The owner is clear and present and working his tail off to make your experience the best! As we were preparing to leave, it was pouring rain, the owner thought he had some umbrellas stashed and stopped us to go looking for them. While he couldn't find them, the offer and time he spent to do this was very much appreciated. Then his staff suggested we come back in for some dessert. We said there was nothing gluten free in desserts and we were told, well, we may have something for you. The amazing chef, I think his name was Jay, made us an Australian Pavlova. Again, it had the most amazing flavor profile and texture variation, of any dessert we have ever had. West Bend has a hidden gem among it, The Norbert is a must stop for everyone, but make sure you leave us a table, because we will be back! read more

The Norbert - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - West Bend, Wisconsin

The food, the service, and the ambiance was amazing! 100% worth the trek through the construction zone to get there. My only regret was not taking pictures of the first two dishes before we dug in. Yummm! read more

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Awesome atmosphere great people and great food. For sure one of the best in the area. Great time with the whole family

My Father in Law suggested this place and felt so strongly about it that he even bought us a gift card to try it out. I am glad we did. Who knew this awesome place is in West Bend and has been for some time now. We invited some friends to join and we simply had a blast. The food was awesome, we ordered 8 items off the menu and several drinks. For me the drink left a little to be desired. The Maple Manhattan didn't seem to have much maple flavor. Maybe that's to be expected but I was hoping for a touch more. The service was great, we were well taken care of and our water glasses remained full. It's weird but I do gauge my reviews on the details like water glasses. I gave it four stars and not five because of the live music. I am not a live music in a restaurant fan because it tends to be too loud and you can't really converse. This was the case the night we went. Good music but we were yelling at each other. When the band took a break you can notice the crowd was loud but then everything went to a more normal conversation level until the band started back up. Also, keep in mind that the concept here is shared small plates. Even though we ordered everything at once, things came out sporadically. It worked for us since we were not in a rush and enjoying ourselves, but I can see where people will have a real issue with this if you don't understand the concept. If you haven't, you must go check this out. We are exploring West Bend more but if there are more restaurants like this out there, we are pretty excited to see what we can find. read more

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9-14-2022. In town a night early before the Harps in the Glen retreat. I was a hungry traveler and was well fed and well-received. Excellent food, welcoming staff, live saxophone music. Nice clientele. Ez street parking. I had the most delicious watermelon and pomegranate gazpacho, pear and Brie flat bread, coconut--fresh and succulent-- shrimp and rice and bread pudding. Delectable quality! I was told they change their menu daily. Highly recommend. Will come again! read more

Being a resident of West Bend and never trying this place would be a sin. Trust me, that used to be me. Located right downtown, this trendy place is a must try. We just so happened to come when there was live music playing, jazz, that we really enjoyed! My favorite thing to get here would be the Brussel Sprouts, absolutely delicious! Keep in mind that the menu is always changing a few items with fresh and new ideas, so some of the pictures you sometimes won't find on the menu. I honestly don't think you'll be disappointed! read more

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The Norbert offers a very interesting and tasty menu. The service staff is excellent and very attentive to our needs. I love the look and feel of the bar and restaurant. We go regularly and will continue to do so. read more

My husband and I have been coming here since 2017. We live in Illinois, but whenever we are in the area, we come here for dinner. I think we have been here three or four times! It's like a new restaurant each we come because the food, drinks and decor change lol. Everything is delicious here and the servers are so friendly and down to earth! We will definitely be back read more