Nic & Norman's Greenville SC TikTok sold us a dream and my wallet paid for it Well here we go again, another road trip planned by the wifey who apparently thinks staying home is illegal This time we're visiting my sister in beautiful South Carolina. After checking out Liberty Bridge in downtown Greenville, we decided to try Nic & Norman's, a place we'd seen all over TikTok. First off, the restaurant is beautiful! Great atmosphere, awesome bar, rustic decor and pictures from The Walking Dead on the walls. I was impressed and thankfully nobody tried to eat us Our server Mike was absolutely fantastic! Friendly, attentive and on top of everything. Mike my brother, you deserve a raise because you were the real star of the show! Now let's talk about the food because this is where TikTok and reality started having some disagreements The $42 ribeye was salty and had enough fat to start its own Weight Watchers program. I know ribeyes have fat but good Lord, I ordered steak not a science project The meatloaf was AMAZING! Finally somebody in that kitchen understood the assignment. Delicious and full of flavor! The chicken looked great but was drowning in so much sauce I couldn't tell if I was eating chicken or solving a murder mystery. The $26 mac and cheese looked like a masterpiece but tasted like somebody forgot to invite the seasoning to the party. For $26 I expected a standing ovation from my taste buds! The burgers, cheesesteak and loaded fries looked fantastic. I'll give them credit, they definitely know how to make food look good for the camera. Then came the bill. $181.98 BEFORE TIP for a family of five! At that price I expected Gordon Ramsay to come out of the kitchen, shake my hand and personally thank me for stopping by All jokes aside, the restaurant has a lot of charm, the atmosphere is wonderful and Mike provided outstanding service. The meatloaf was excellent but unfortunately several dishes just didn't deliver the flavor we expected, especially for the price. Would I tell people not to come? Absolutely not! Everyone has different tastes and you might love it. Would my family of five come back? Well considering the Walking Dead connection, let's just say if you ever see us walking through those doors again, there's probably a herd of zombies chasing us down Main Street ‍ Nic & Norman's, we enjoyed the experience but the food needs a little more love. TikTok got us through the door, Mike made us feel welcome, but the food won't be bringing us back! read more

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First and never again. Ordered the Mexican burger without bun but with lettuce wrap instead. It came out with just the meat daddy and no vegetables. I sent it back. It was brought back with the lettuce wrap but the meat was practically raw! Yuck read more

Love downtown Greenville and loved this cool restaurant. My aunt took us here for lunch. They have outdoor seating (with fire lamps to keep warm), indoor bar seating, high top tables, tables and booths. Apparently the Walking Dead castmate, Norman Reedus, is co-owner of this place ... hence the name. Their main specialty is burgers. But lots of variations. Decent beer on tap, and a nice list of drinks. It's not an extensive menu, but in this day and age of too many options, it was welcomed! We ordered the appetizer of three: hummus, spinach artichoke, salmon dip. Very tasty and enough to fill you up! My beer, Delirium, was fitting for the motif of the place. Oddly, my "chicken burger" was really a buffalo chicken ranch sammmie. I LOVED how they hot ironed the name of the place on the bun. The only reason for the star bump is something I ate messed up my stomach and made me feel bloated for a day. Oddly, I'm typing this and still feel bloated. But I loved the music, food and atmosphere. read more

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Just in town for the weekend for Valentine's found this restaurant on Open Table got an early reservation. Best decision ever we were seated quickly. We opted for blackberry mint fizz mocktail and sweet tea. For starters we did trio dip with salmon spread, roasted pepper hummus and pimento cheese. So good couldn't really enjoy main entrees of fried ribs and Nic's impossible burger. Cost about $73 dollars reasonable for quality. We will return and highly recommend you check them out. read more

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I enjoyed everything about Nic and Norman's, the decor the set up, everything and yes that encludes the food too. We had the friendliest service at the bar, there were several people making sure our dining experience went well. I wish I had gotten there names before I left. I ordered the sticky ribs and the Classic Burger which was worth walking to Hilltop from Alexandria with the zombies, in other words it is to die for. This will definitely be my spot to eat Everytime I'm in Greenville. read more

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This place is really neat owned by the famous actor from walking dead. Has a fancy yet dark zombie decor , wish there were more booths but a cool ambiance overall. The menu isn't huge but has a lot of great burger options but I actually come for one specific entree. The BEST Mac n cheese ever with a brisket topping. The mix of delicious melty and creamy cheeses are so mouth watering. The corkscrew pasta is cooked perfectly and then topped with some of the best juicy brisket topped off with a decent drizzle of bbq. This place is my favorite for Mac n cheese. Got me hooked, I wish it wasn't $24 but nonetheless I've gotten it every time I dine here bc it's just too good to pass up. Definitely stop in, amazing food, chill vibe and good staff. read more

Nic & Norman's - Brisket topped Mac n cheese drizzled with bbq is truly irresistible and my favorite I've ever had! - Southern Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Oh my Goodness It was amazing!! We had a big party and they took great care of us!!! I will be going back.. read more

I wanted to dislike this place since it seemed like the Bubba Gump of Greenville when I walked in, but the food ended up being very good! Food: I had the meatloaf with mashed potatoes, cornbread, and subbed my green beans for the Cajun creamed corn. The creamed corn was the highlight of the meal- absolutely fantastic with a little kick. Meatloaf was pretty decent (sauce was the best), good mashed potatoes. Alcoholic drink of choice was a spiked raspberry lemonade- wasn't a big fan. It only tasted sour, not much like raspberry or even alcohol. Service: Our waiter was ON IT. Super quick for food to come out, constant refills, attentive. He rocked. Ambiance: Here's where Nic & Norman's loses points- the interior was...interesting. Inside is just pictures of the owners in odd situations paired with chandeliers and a nice bar in a different location from the former Smoke on the Water. For the price and fare, I'd expect it to be a little nicer. Might be good for a fan of the Walking Dead. read more

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Didn't want to like this place as much as I did just because they replaced smoke in the water which we absolutely loved. But I have to say, even outside on the patio for lunch, we got great service and even better food. My mom and I split a burger and salad and both were fantastic. The nic and Norman's small salad was enough for us to split with great, fresh flavors. The classic burger which we ordered medium rare was juicy and flavorful. The fries were crispy and the service was great and fast. Will definitely be back to try more items off the menu. Thank you!! read more

Nic & Norman's - Classic burger - Southern Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Came here tonight with my husband after friends who live downtown recommended it. I ordered the meatloaf. The sauce on the meatloaf is wonderful, not your traditional meatloaf--it reminded me of HP sauce. Ambiance is great. Our waitress Char was very attentive! read more

Nic & Norman's - Meatloaf - Southern Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Jasmine F. made our first visit a pleasant experience. She gave recommendations that we enjoyed. My husband had the haddock and I had the chicken flatbread. Jasmine gave impressive table service throughout the evening. The space is artsy with a nostalgic vibe. We loved the exposed brick and high ceilings. read more

Nic & Norman's - Chicken flatbread. - Southern Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

10/10. Absolutely a MUST TRY! the food was flavorful, the service was top notch, the ambiance is absolutely beautiful! There isn't one complaint I could think of. The hype on FB is REAL. this is one of those places where I'm almost positive nothing on the menu is bad. THATS how good the food was. Definitely mentioned if anyone came up to visit us, we'd bring them here. read more

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We stopped by Nic & Norman's on a whim after walking past and thinking the menu looked fun and we're so glad we did. It was our first time there, and Madi, our server, was super friendly and recommended the meatloaf. The restaurant was a bit on the louder side, but it was a Friday night, so that's to be expected with a bigger crowd. The meatloaf was really good, and I loved the mashed potatoes, green beans, and cornbread paired with it. My husband ordered the Nic Chicken and really enjoyed it as well. Overall, definitely a fun spot for a casual dinner. We'd come back! read more

Nic & Norman's My wife took me to Nic & Norman's in downtown Greenville, SC. It's on main at the original location of Smoke on the Water, just a short walk from her office. Greg Nicotero and Norman Reedus started their first restaurant in Sonia, Georgia. Starting to sound familiar, my little "Walking Dead" fans? Feeding the cast and crew of this massive show in the small town in the middle of nowhere had its challenges, so they stepped up. TANGENT: Their logo includes a paint brush (Greg's make-up tool) and an arrow (Norman's character Daryl Dixon's crossbow). Love it. They now have five locations in Georgia, Kentucky, and Tennessee, and I soon saw why. Greg is the make-up and effects wizard. Norman is the actor. Who knew both of them could curate such a fun and unique menu? ANYWAY. It's a burger place. It's a flatbread pizza place. It's a southern cuisine place. It's a brisket place. It's a salad place. I got the Fried Chicken Pot Pie (I love fried chicken, and our perfect waiter, Phillip, recommended it). My wife wasn't very hunger (big mistake) so she almost got the bowl of brisket/short rib/ground chuck chili, but at the last second opted for the Double Smashburger. I've had a couple of really good chicken pot pies at restaurants, but they usually require a little bit longer wait. N&N found a way to get the comfort food deliciousness and a quicker prep time! A very fluffy southern biscuit, topped with three chicken tenders, fried to crispy perfection, covered (smothered) in a hearty vegetable roux (carrots and peas. It'll bring you back! Her Double Smashburger was two patties, covered in house-made chili, seared jalapenos, queso, spicy mayo, AND Fritos. Yeah. Her side was a very good-looking mashed potato with skins. We didn't even want dessert after all that. BUUUUUT Phillip showed us the menu... Molten chocolate bundt cake and vanilla ice cream. Apple Blossom with caramel and vanilla ice crema. And a strawberry topped cheesecake. We got the cheesecake. It was a tall, dense New York style slice. A dusting of graham cracker on top with a strawberry drizzle and big sliced almost through strawberry on top. YUM! My wife has had the cup of chili before and liked it. She's also tried the three BBQ Pork Sliders that she thought were very nice. Just to give you a quick overview of the menu: Starters: Brisket nachos, Spinach & Artichoke, Pimento Cheese, or Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (or a trio!), Philly Cheesesteak Fries, Crab & Avocado Toast, Fried Mozzarella, Pickle Fries, Sticky Ribs, BBQ Slider Trio. Flatbread Pizzas: Brisket, Buffalo Chicken Pepperoni, Pesto Chicken, Salmon, Margarita, Steak Fajita. Salads: Caesar, Cobb, Greek, Mixed Green with Candied Pecans, Super Food, Reedus Ripe (tomatoes, arugula, almonds and feta) Soups: Ground Chuck, Short Rib, and Brisket Chili, a Soup de Jour. Burgers: BBQ, Fried or Grilled Fish, Fried Chicken, Impossible, Australian Lamb, Mexican with Pico and Lime, Pimento topped, Frito Chili Smashburger, Turkey Avocado, and the Classic with ground chuck, short rib, and brisket. Entrees: Beef Medallions, Fried Chicken Pot Pie, Double Breast basted Chicken, Whisky Citrus Salmon, Homestyle Meatloaf, Brisket Mac & Cheese, NY Strip, Shrimp & Grits, and Fish & Chips. Sides: Asparagus, Cajun Cream Corn, Green Beans, Onion Rings, Brussel Sprouts, Fried Okra, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Sweet Potato Fries, and Sidewinders. Our two entrees, tea, Coke Zero, and the cheesecake came to $51, plus tax and a tip. read more

Very good food, great service by Jasmine. Very good ambience. Party of four friends, very good time. read more

Nic & Norman's - Shrimp and scallops, gouda grits, carrots. Very good. - Southern Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Fantastic food and service and love the atmosphere! We have the meatloaf, sliders and the pimento burger, as well as scallops and grits. Everything was good. And our server was so quick and amazing! read more

Nic & Norman's - Meatloaf sliders - Southern Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

We went to Nic & Norman's after church on Sunday. We were excited to try something new. I made reservations on line and we arrived a little early. Despite that...we were seared immediately. I knew the hostess and she came and gave me a big hug! The first thing I noticed when we walked in was how spacious and beautifully decorated the restaurant was. There was a lengthy bar, booth and table seating. And from what it looked like, they have private dining space available for groups or special occasions. We had a very nice time and my husband REALLY enjoyed the food! He ordered meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, cornbread and a side of Cajun corn. I had the Cobb salad with blackened chicken and my son ordered the salmon. Our server Phillip was knowledgeable and made suggestions...which turned out very well. We will definitely be back! read more

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Nic & Norman's Restaurant is definitely worth coming to. I ordered the meatloaf sliders and a side of fries. The prices aren't too bad. The seating with the pictures of famous Norman Reedus on the walls definitely makes this place feel like a sports bar. I definitely will be coming back. The staff are super friendly, and whomever owns this restaurant should be proud. My advice is bring the family, your friends, heck ever bring a stranger to enjoy a nice meal together. read more

Nic & Norman's - Meatloaf Sliders - Southern Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

This is not it. Ordered a burger and it retained the frozen patty shape... Red Flag... This food is just ok. The service was just ok. But an ok experience shouldn't cost near $100 Do something I didn't RESPECT THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS Also, they have apple blossoms on the menu.... Hmmmmmm same ones from Trader Joe's but those are 2.49 another red flag.. PREPACKAGED FOOD do yourself a favor and go try one of the many farm to table restaurants Greenville has to offer... UNLESS you are not a foodie and are satisfied with ok experiences read more

Nic & Norman's - Classic burger with a branded bun wow kazow - Southern Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

We had lunch with a customer here. Love the atmosphere and location. Appetizers were enjoyed by all. Burgers were delicious and gigantic. Definitely a repeat offender. read more

Nic & Norman's - Bacon Cheese Burger. Delicious - Southern Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

The food was fantastic! Love the whiskey salmon and the chicken pot pie was over the top! However...the background music of old timey jazz was not conducive to the ambience or vibe I would expect at Nic & Norman's. read more

Service was good, my burger was good. I tried a chocolate peanut butter porter. It wasn't bad. When in Greenville again I will certainly eat here again. read more

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Convenient location by foot or by car in west Greenville and above Falls Park, this double width storefront feels like a neighborhood pub with an attractive bar and small busy dining alcoves. A deck doubles the dining space in good weather and overlooks the back entrance and Falls Park. I had the chicken pot pie which was re-imagined as fried chicken tenders with a biscuit covered in a gravy with peas and carrots. Creative and tasty. It was quiet midday but I expect this is a popular place in the evening. read more

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I was really excited to see how Nic and Norman's revitalized this space. You walk in and it's a cool guy kinda vibe. Nice bar, beautiful chandeliers, but laid back décor. Every staff member we talked to was polite and friendly. We sat at a table and I'm really glad we didn't get the chair/ booth combo. They had that area packed and it looked like people had no privacy. We ordered the classic burger and BBQ burger. This was one of the top burgers in Greenville for sure. The kitchen was slow, even our waitress said something, but I knew that would happen with them just opening. I have no doubt that will change as the staff learns the menu. We will be returning to try more burgers! read more

Nic & Norman's - BBQ Burger - Southern Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Went here for dinner tonight, but most likely won't back. Once we ordered our food, it took 53 minutes for it to get to us! Our waitress was sweet, but once she took our order, we did not see her again for 45 mins (when she came to tell us our food was almost ready). There was a holiday party in the back room, so we were told the kitchen was behind, but we still felt like that was way too long to wait for 2 entrees. My husband got the burger and he said it was okay. I got the pork shank, but it was burnt on the outside & the meat was very dry & flavorless. Cool restaurant and vibes, but we weren't impressed for our first visit. read more

The husband and I Tried Nic & Norman's recently. We arrived around 8:30 and sat at the bar with no wait. The renovations done for the new restaurant are pretty cool. The ambiance is warmer than the usual industrial vibe that is popular now. (Sorry, no pictures). I ordered the fish and chips and husband got the tenderloin medallions. The fish was delicious and the dill tartar sauce with cilantro was heavenly! The tenderloin was cooked perfectly as ordered. The service was very prompt and friendly. I look forward to going back and trying more of their entrees. read more

Nic & Norman's - Fish and chips - Southern Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Great food Service was horrible Couldn't even get seated even though there were plenty of seats at the bar Didn't even bother to take our name read more

Finally made it here. Fun menu nothing too fancy. Beautiful bar and excellent service. Went on a Friday night about 7:30 and surprisingly quiet. We will be back! read more

Had to check out Nick & Norman's--because, duh, Walking Dead fans. We were there a week before thanksgiving. The decor is cool, with some fun zombie-themed art on the walls (nothing too gory, don't worry). We started off strong--the appetizers were actually good! But the mains? Yeah, no. Three of us got the fish & chips, and it was a unanimous nope. It felt dry not done right. My husband ordered the chicken pot pie, and let's just say... it did not spark joy. Way too salty and just not it. Father in law got a burger--no clue what they thought. will I be back? That's a hard pass. Lol, thanks but no thanks. read more

Nic & Norman's - Southern Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Homestyle meatloaf was incredible!! The seasoning, the sauce, the size. Not to mention all of the sides were great too!! Great ambiance and friendly service. Ended up getting some dessert too which was great. read more

Nic & Norman's - Homestyle meatloaf - Southern Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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As a relatively new restaurant in downtown Greenville we wanted to check out Nic & Norman's. We were very disappointed with the food. The ambience is fine. The service was good, but the food is so average. We had the fried chicken burger with mashed potatoes along with a turkey burger and fried okra. The fried okra was good, however, the rest of the meal was so average we didn't finish it. Nothing particularly wrong just not what you would expect out of a restaurant with Nic & Norman's ambitions and location in downtown Greenville. read more

We took a quick trip to Greenville SC and had lunch at Nic & Norman's. The food was good, for appetizers we had the sticky ribs tips which were tender and the right amount of sauce. I had the meatloaf now this slice was thick and savory, the mash potatoes and green beans had are definitely on point. My guy had the NY Strip steak, he said it was okay but needed more seasoning. He loved the brussel sprouts with bacon and blue cheese. His brother had the chicken pot pie and he cleaned his whole plate. They also have a well stocked bar and the Georgia peach cocktail was amazing and strong so there's no shortage on the liquor pours. Our waitress. Was kind and provided us with great information on the food and the history of the restaurant. I loved the decorations the restaurant is co-owned by one of the characters from The Walking Dead. There and photos on the wall of different movies and they even have what looks like a private dining area. Did I mention that they also sell merchandise? Now the biggest issue for me was the parking! There is a parking lot behind the restaurant but not sure how to get to it. Even though it was cold the walk was not bad and I was able to see some of the shops Greenville has. I will definitely be going back and I recommend that you just take a day trip and check it out! read more

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Hubby and I tried this spot out tonight. Great hostess's/ greeters. Our waiter, Kai (sp) was extremely nice and friendly. Our food was absolutely amazing!!!! Hubby had the chicken pot pie, and I had the burger with blue cheese crumbles. The brisket nachos were good, the bbq sauce is a little to vinegar based for me, however, the hubby enjoyed it. The only "not so good thing" I have, would be one of the managers walked around and asked other guests how the food and service was, and never acknowledged us. I didn't get his name, but it's cool! I still give it a 10/10!!! read more

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Food was great! We look forward to coming back to try more on the menu! Service was good and we were taken good care of. Ambiance was nice and the restaurant was clean. read more

Haddock fish and chips entree was well executed. Didn't care for the coleslaw which was a mix of raw brussel sprouts and other stuff but the dressing was tasty. Enjoyed the atmosphere and service was great! Looking forward to returning. read more

The staff was friendly. The atmosphere was cool and eclectic. The food was good and the service was quick at lunchtime. It is located in the heart of town which made it easy to walk about to see the sites afterwards. read more

The service and pictures of TWD cast as decor were great. The food was phenomenal! The pork shank was my favorite. Dessert was delicious. The drinks were tasty as well but a bit pricey for the size of them it's only critique. We love our swag we bought and hoping to have Normans no in stock when we go back. read more

Mid. I feel like that could be the whole review. "Mid" Server was nice but that's the highlight. Meatloaf, salmon, burger, salads, fried fish was all average. Not bad but has an old school TGIFriday's vibe where food quality and flavor is concerned but the prices are twice as much. Kids chicken nuggets were pretty good so there's that! Not terrible. read more

LISTEN. I have a crush on norman reddus like any other red blooded american woman, i really do. but really, you can skip this on your trip downtown. Smoke on the Water used to be in that location, which was no gem but at least was local. I came here with my girlfriend on a monday afternoon, fairly slow. took a bit to get a menu, a bit longer to get someone to take the order. the service really was fine, but the food is pretty much a miss. I know it's new, so they are probably trying things out, but pretty much everything we ordered had very little flavor. no salt, no seasoning, i even got some blue cheese that actually tasted like nothing, and i've had a recent covid test so I know it's not that. it's very nice inside, and cocktails are pretty good, just go for drinks. read more

Came here a couple nights ago and had a wonderful dinner with apps and cocktails. Loved it. Stopped in mid afternoon today for a wine and beer. Sitting at the bar. Very interesting. Watched bartended gyp these guys on their coffee martinis. He filled their glass 3/4 full. Then left the rest in the shaker in the sink. I watched wondering why he didn't clean it out right away. He did a few things - like walking back and forth then got a high ball glass and thinking no one was watching poured the rest in this glass. He walked to side counter and chugged it. What the heck?I sure hope the owners have cameras. read more