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    Knot Norm's

    4.4 (244 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Intimate
    Good for kids

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    Yara F.

    Knot norms is a classic spot that I try to get to whenever I'm in Norwalk. The star on the menu is obviously the lobster roll, which is served Connecticut style warm with butter. It's a cute restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. Service speed really depends on how busy it is and where you're seated. You can easily walk to beautiful water views from the restaurant as well!

    Mark R.

    Stopped in for some oysters and a glass of wine. The oysters were fine, but the mignonette left a fair amount to be desired. We also had a cup of the lobster bisque and NE clam chowder... both had a lot of flour in the broth, I guess to thicken it, and it didn't work that well. The wines we had were good. Really cute environment with a small sidewalk-adjacent patio and bar seating all over the interior. The service was a bit - I guess awkward? - at times but overall attentive and no complaints. We went mid afternoon and were the only people there.

    Lobster Roll with fries
    Heather R.

    Very fresh lobster, melts in your mouth with warm toasty bread! Awesome ambiance if you sit outside, light breeze and you can see the action.

    Fish Taco
    Rajeev L.

    I was expecting more given the other reviews. The lobster roll is market price and today's price was too steep for me so I tried the fish tacos. It kind of felt like they took Gordons fish sticks and put them on stale tortillas. I do have to say the slaw and salsa were both fresh and very tasty, but the tortilla was hard and made the meal really not good for me. I'm sorry to leave this review because I was expecting so much more.

    New England Clam Chowder Special
    Jessica G.

    Was looking for good seafood close to 95 in Norwalk and Norm's fit the bill. We found parallel parking on the street close by. Sit down service or takeout, with a small indoor area. There is some limited outdoor seating too. The clam chowder ($10 as of October '24) was delicious, as well as the lobster roll (market price was $38). The lobster roll was a split top, buttered bun with lightly mayo'd meat. Came with coleslaw, pickle slices, and chips. My friend ordered the fried oyster roll and reported that it tasted very good, but didn't have very many pieces of oyster in it.

    Fried oyster roll
    joshua l.

    Every thing was great, seafood was fresh. Lobster was sweet and tender. Fried oyster wasn't greasy. Was crunchy, light and the coleslaw lime and dill are the perfect accompany. The bread is soft and fluffy. The wings were good and messy this is a nitpick but I wish there were at least two flats. The only other issue I had was the table was sticky. I believe the wood finishing didn't cure correctly, this is a pet peeve of mine. But enough critiques the staff was great, food was great. Go and enjoy!

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    Rob W.

    First off this place is small, but has real big flavors. I had the lobster bowl, and was surprised on the depth of flavor not just from the lobster but everything else in it. Service was great. Street parking is available. A must try if your in Norwalk

    Jennie S.

    SOOO GOOD!! Came here for the lobster roll and they did not disappoint. It was $40 for the roll but they put the whole lobster in it, two claws and the tail. It comes in a warm butter sauce and has a special aioli spread at the bottom of the bun. Delicious!! I would come back for sure. Lobster roll was served with cape cod chips but you can switch it out for fries. We also got the lobster bisque to share and it was also amazing. So flavorful and has chunks of lobster in it. Comes with soup crackers. Service was super friendly and youthful. They're fast and it's a nice place to quickly sit down and enjoy good seafood.

    Lobster Roll and Steak and Cheese Roll
    Paige M.

    Easily one of the best lobster rolls I've ever had and definitely the best one I've had in Connecticut! They have a ton of other options that looked great as well - we tried the steak and cheese which was so good and flavorful. The clam chowder was are also very tasty. Great vibes and attentive service as well!

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    Great lobster roll. And celeb sighting on display right across from the ice cream shop

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    5 months ago

    Authentic seafood done well! Casual atmosphere, friendly staff, food came out hot and quick.

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    Had a great blackend fish sandwich came with fries and coleslaw service was outstanding love this place

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    1 year ago

    A small place near water with lots of charm. Food was exactly as seafood should taste. Fresh and sweet. Will definitely return.

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    A true one of a kind local business. Great food great local ambience. The seafood is always fresh and perfectly prepared.

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    nice friendly service with great food. family run and family oriented. KN is clean with ample seating.

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    Ask the Community - Knot Norm's

    Do you have make a reservation? Do they take them?

    No reservations and they don't take them - sorry!

    Is there seating or is this more of a takeout place?

    There are several tables inside. There is outdoor seating as well. They also do a healthy takeout business.

    Is uber eats still available?

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Yes there is outdoor seating

    Are there lobster rolls year round?

    Yesssss!!!!

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