tl/dr good food, good bar, good service (with asterisk) Nothing amazing but a good spot to chill with a burger and a beverage. A 4-rating on a curve because our expectations were low and they over-delivered. Looks like a tourist trap but isn't. I had their basic burger. It was cooked to the correct temp, not falling apart, tasty. Also, aggressively seasoned/salted. The spicy pickles are a nice touch. The large wedge salad was excellent. My wife had a strip steak. Again, cooked to the correct temp, also on the salty side. But that said, none of it was hiding inferior ingredients. It's just how they do things. For the management: We had a new server. Nice kid. Was really trying and had a good attitude. It's not her fault that she hasn't been given enough training. Bringing the check while we were still eating isn't just a bad look, she was shutting the door on the potential for dessert or drinks. I give her a break because she was obviously inexperienced. But a quick talk about the basics would fix this. read more

Tried Nic and Norman's for the first time today. Hostess was friendly and seated us right away. Server let us know as she passed by she would be right with us and she returned promptly. I ordered the Greg's choice burger and my daughter ordered the Caesar salad. Both food and drink were really good. I would recommend this place. Ironically, it's owned by an actor and another principle guy who worked on the Walking Dead and I haven't seen one episode of the show . read more

Nic & Norman's - Cold beer and Mocktail - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I was randomly craving a wedges salad on a lazy day. Does this happen often, no? But hey... this is what food delivery is for. When searching this rather strange craving on my food delivery app, Nic & Norman's came up. I realized I still haven't tried this place, so let's give it a shot! The wedge had blue cheese, pico, pork belly burnt ends, blue cheese dressing and balsamic drizzle. The drizzle was a really nice touch, it helped balance the richness of the blue cheese. I will say it was a TINY bit short on flavor on it's own. Though I am guessing the dressing is housemade, because it was really fresh and yummy. The pork belly and pico didn't add the punch of taste I was hoping for. Still a decent salad, but I would probably go with something else next time. Luckily, I added avocado and steak. Now this made it all come together, particularly the steak, which was beautifully cooked and had a slight, but well balanced charcoal flavor. The smokiness with the bite of balsamic and depth of blue cheese was really pleasant. A perfect meal for lunch. Packaging felt a little messy and without too much consideration, but I will reserve my option on their plating until I am on-site. read more

Nic & Norman's - a bit of a mess but yummy - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We were pleasantly surprised. We went for a late lunch around 2pm one weekday. It was nice & quiet. Our service was great. We really enjoyed the Mexican burger. It was so flavorful. The jalapeños had a kick! My husband loved his fried chicken pot pie. It was hot & the homemade fried chicken was perfect. We will definitely go back sometime. read more

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I love this restaurant, I've been coming here every since they first opened here in Louisville. I've never had a bad experience and I think I've tried just about every food item on the menu and haven't been disappointed yet.They have great cocktails as well, staff is always great too.The decor of the restaurant with the movie pictures are pretty cool too. read more

I was excited to check out a new place and this was such a great experience. I decided to dine in at the bar and it was pretty empty when I arrived! They did have happy hour but I opted for a drink on the regular menu since it was on well options! The ambiance of this place was pretty dark. Just a warning, if you have AT&T-good luck getting a signal! I had no service which sucked because I was dining solo and like to be able to scroll my phone. However the bartender was nice enough to provide me with the WiFi code, I still couldn't get calls or make any. As for the food, i started with the wedge salad and omg it was so good. For the main course, i ordered The Buffalo chicken sandwich and it was delicious! the fries were also really good! I couldn't finish my sandwich or my drink(very strong) no complaints here. I'd love to come back with friends. The menu has a nice variety, next time I will go for the turkey burger..I heard it's delicious! If you're in the area, make sure you check them out. read more

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I'm a big fan of getting a good gourmet burger and Nic & Norman's in downtown Louisville is without a doubt a spot for exactly that. If you're not familiar, Nic & Norman's is owned by Greg Nicotero & Norman Reedus from The Walking Dead. They have quite a few of these locations in the U.S. and this one here in Louisville is one of their newer locations. Upon walking in, you're greeted with a hallway leading to the host desk with pictures of both Nic and Norman throughout the dining area. There is plenty of space for seating and on this particular Sunday they wasn't too terribly busy. I sat at a booth and checked out their menu which offers the aforementioned gourmet burgers, soups & salads, steaks and plenty of shareables. I decided to try their pickle fries which are deep fried pickle spears that come with ranch or any other dips of your choice. The pickle spears came out rather quickly and were very hot and tasty. I decided to go with their pimento bacon burger which is topped with their house-made pimento cheese, bacon and arugula with a side of sweet potato fries. The burger was a very good size and had such excellent flavor and quite juicy. The fries also were very tasty and paired nicely with the burger. My server was very attentive and on it the entire time so I never once felt like I wasn't taken care of and he was very friendly. Overall I absolutely recommend coming here as the vibe is very chill and doesn't feel too terribly fancy. The prices are all rather fair for what you get and the also have an extensive bourbon selection along with other beers and wines for you to check out. This is a spot I'll definitely be coming back to. read more

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Our group of 11 sat at a large booth for lunch at about 1230. Austin was our friendly server. I ordered salmon with sweet potato fries. Others ordered fried haddock, chili, brisket, prime rib pita, mexican burgers. The restaurant has a warm brick and wood decor. It was very cool in temperature. The silverware is nice and napkins better than most paper napkins. I forgot to take pics of our meals. They were esthetically excellent. My fellow Veterans will be glad to know you can get a discount. read more

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The good: Our server Parker was great! Friendly & efficient. Burger was really tasty! The not so good: The spinach and artichoke dip was more like a soup. Flavor was good, though. Location is downtown which means parking sucks and you're going to pay for it (not the restaurant's fault; it's just something to know) Decor is standard & uninspiring. read more

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Gathered with my sorority sisters for dinner and fellowship to catch up during my trip to my hometown for the holidays and Nic & Norman's offered a great central location in downtown Louisville with great drinks and good food! Although this is more of a gourmet burger joint, after a week of eating rather heavy with pastas and soul food, I was craving a good salad...The wedge salad with added salmon was everything I needed it to be- filling, fresh and yummy! The blue cheese dressing with balsamic drizzle was a great combo. The old fashioned was made perfectly! So much so I ordered a second. I miss being able to get great bourbon drinks for a reasonable price, so this old fashioned was like a great welcome home in a glass! read more

Nic & Norman's - Outside of venue - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This meal was wildly disappointing to everyone in our party. First the appetizers: pimento cheese looked like liquid nacho cheese, fried pickles were soggy from cool fryer oil and the spinach and artichoke dip had cold unmelted cheese. Those that ordered cocktails all found them to be overly sweet. The folks who ordered fish and chips found it to be overly greasy and flavorless. The chicken pot pie dish was interesting but those that tried it said the chicken might have been better without the ladels of gravy (you cant just order chicken tenders though). I had the turkey avocado burger which was well cooked and well seasoned but they forgot the avocado and there were exactly 4 wilted leaves of arugula under the patty. The bun was a generic preservative loaded factory bun branded with the restaurant name. This place seems to be oft recommended here but it cant be for the ambiance or food. I would not return nor recommend this place. read more

Nic & Norman's - Turkey Avocado Burger (missing the avocado!!!) terrible factory made bun with a brand is like putting lipstick on a pig - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

So I had 2 different experiences at Nic & Norman's. My first experience was fantastic and I owe that. To Austin who really went above and beyond and exemplified customer service not only was he courteous but he was an accommodating friend and with a smile. Our party had requested but he didn't mind checking things with the kitchen to ensure our experience was great. He even made recommendations on the menu which were spot on. The party I was with wasn't even considering the Philly fries but he vouched for them . Pickle fries were nice a crispy with thin spears just enough pickle and batter. For myself I got the lunch menu meatloaf sliders with sidewinder fries. The gravy was a bit salty. But the meatloaf had a nice crust on it and smokiness so it was perfect for lunch. The 2nd experience was lackluster and yes I blame it on the shear volume of people in the restaurant and for a possible dinner rush but it was so chaotic. Our server was less attentive possibly due to being overwhelmed she seems like she wasn't as familiar with items and tried to be accommodating but certain customizations seemed to be poorly executed. We have a gluten intolerant friend who is very sensitive with consumption. The server tried to be accommodating but was not sure about what veggies fame with the dip trio instead of bringing what was on the gluten free menu we ended up with regular dip trio which wasn't surprising since she seem to not know what was gluten free since she asked what dip needed to be removed since it was only three. We informed another server she offered to bring hummus and a side of veggies. The original order was a side of cucumbers since it was gluten free and our friends had asked what veggies but was told that only a few were placed on top. Another stablemate asked for goat cheese on the side and it was all over her salad. A few other table mates ordered steak and the steaks preparations were mixed up. I kept it simple with the brisket nachos which were fabulous but the cheese was a bit cold and was congealed by the time I dug in. But the home made chips were nice and crispy. Overall having 2 experiences drastically different I'm glad the first one had us wanting to come back because if our second experience was the first we probably would not have wanted to return. read more

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I grabbed a burger before a basketball game. It was crowded and very busy, so I didn't worry about service, as the waiters did their best. Once the burger arrived, I handled it in plenty of time for the short walk to the YUM Center. Cool old school bar and grill. read more

Nic & Norman's - Cheeseburger + Fries - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This place is hidden down whiskey Alley. I walked all the restaurants around looking for somewhere that served a full meal instead of a sandwich and decided to come here. I asked my server (Karyon) if I could order the fish and chips but sub the slaw for the Cajun cream corn and he said I could. The fish was one huge filet. It was seasoned well and very flaky. The chips were thick, curly, seasoned fries. The cream corn was the best part of the meal. Cajun seasoning, peppers and other yummy things. The reason for the 4 stars is the unprofessionalism of the server. He spoke to me like I was his buddy in the street not a customer. He also reaked of weed when he came to my table. I don't care what a person does in their personal life but when I am trying to eat I am not interested in that smell. Other than that, everything was great. read more

Nic & Norman's - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Bartender is great and personable! Drinks are spot on! Old fashions are plentiful! Cheesecake is scrumptious! read more

Had a party of ten and they took great care of us. Everyone's food was very good, the service was top notch. Will be back ! P

A must have. This burger is a little messy so I'll spare yall the messing cross section. I got the Mexican burger with melted queso. To die for. read more

Nic & Norman's - Mexican Burger - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Really haven't had service this poor in a long time. The only thing preventing me from giving them 1 star is that the food was actually decent. Our server was terrible... she acted like she did not want to be there and was barely even present. The bourbon flights took forever to come out and nothing was explained when they came (no info on what was what). We finally flagged her down to order our food which took another 30 mins to come out and thy got my coworkers meal wrong. They did bring out her salmon fairly quickly but again our server was non-existent. I'm not even sure we got a refill on water all night. We actually discussed our rating as a table before we left and everyone was just surprised at the lack of service. Good service can overcome a multitude of sins in a restaurant but it can also overshadow good food in all the wrong ways. Really hate to say it but Zero interest in going back to eat here again. read more

Nic & Norman's - Pimento Bacon Burger - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Having heard that two stars from "The Walking Dead" opened a restaurant in Louisville, we had to at least give it a try. The place looks great. The photos are the only real decorating for the restaurant. Plenty of Nic and Norman. The fried mozzarella was good. The fried chicken pot pie was a disappointment. It was salty. The dish didn't satisfy either the fried chicken or the pot pie aspects of the dish. Norman's Pick Burger (Impossible Burger) was only OK. Other than the photos on the wall, there was nothing to distinguish the restaurant from any other restaurant that serves bar food. The bar is a draw: long and well stocked. read more

Nic & Norman's - Entrance - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The burger and salad were both amazing! Service was good, ordered a couple drinks as well and loved those. The restaurant is more of a low/dark vibe but was perfect for date night after an event. read more

Nic & Norman's - Burger Classic Burger - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I went back again with group. They want some form of bbq or southern food. I told them about this place. They do really enjoyed it a lot. I enjoyed my meal the most. The waiter was nice to accommodate with us, 9 people. He did excellent job. I will always love to come back again for old fashioned and brussel sprouts. read more

Nic & Norman's - Chicken garlic pesto flatbread - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We went to Nic and Norman's before a play at Kentucky Center. At 5:30 on a Saturday there were just a few tables taken so we had plenty of room. We actually selected the bar because GA/Texas was playing. Bartender was very attentive. We ordered couple of drinks and then some fried mozzarella for an appetizer. Really tasty. More like cheese curds than typical fried mozzarella sticks. For our entrees, I ordered the pork shank with mashed potatoes covered with Cajun cream corn. Really delicious! Loved the corn addition. It added moisture to the pork dish. My husband ordered the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans. I was so busy enjoying mine that I didn't notice he had pushed his plate aside with about a third of his meatloaf left. When I asked him if he was full, he said , no, it just wasn't very good. So I took a taste. First, it was cool temperature. So it had not been heated thru before serving which was disappointing. Then the flavor was a little weird. Hard to describe but a bit of an aftertaste. One of the other bartenders cleared the plate and asked "as good as your mother's?" My husband just said "no". No further discussion. No request to clarify his comment. It was ok tho. Didn't have a "bad" experience. We will just not have the meatloaf next time! read more

I decided to try Nic and Norman's on a whim. My husband and I were walking around the waterfront and wanted to try a place close to downtown. The restaurant is owned by two actors from the walking dead. The staff was really nice and helpful. My husband got the burger and he said it was really good. I like that they have the name branded on the bun. I got the fish and chips. The fish was deliciously seasoned, and the chips tasted really good as well. However, I like tarter sauce with my fish and the tartar sauce here was terrible. It was extremely bitter and sour tasting. It left a horrid taste in my mouth. I had to drink alot of soda to clear my palate of that flavor. I had to eat my fish without any sauce (sad face). read more

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Great spot for lunch or to watch sports on one of their many tvs at the bar area. The bar seats are comfy and the bar is pretty big. The food is great - we both got burgers and both were cooked perfectly and toppings were fresh. They have lunch specials where regular menu items are cheaper during lunch hours. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Ordered Door Dash. Sloppy packaging, arrived cold. Not worth the expense. Would not order again.

Went on a nice Wednesday evening with a friend. Upon walking up to the restaurant, I noticed the outside dining options so we opted to sit outside since it was great weather... also because inside felt a little chilly. I didn't get much of a view of the inside though in order to comment on it. I do remember that it didn't seem very crowded. The restaurant takes reservations but one that night probably wouldn't have been needed. I did see numerous larger groups come in later... they looked to possibly be in town for a conference and was deciding to pop in some places. The restaurant doesn't have its own parking and is on a one-way street but conveniently located near hotels, bars/restaurants, the YUM! Center, and the interstate. Initially (with our cocktails), our service was a little slow but he was still friendly and outgoing and we weren't in any rush. We ordered the cocktails This Bitch and That Bitch. I had That Bitch and thought it was a great cocktail. Not too sweet nor was it tart... just right. My friend enjoyed her drink as well. I had the beef tender medallions that was served with asparagus and mashed potatoes. The wine reduction on it had a surprising taste, kinda sweet, that I wasn't expecting. It was still very tasty though. I cleaned my plate. The presentation of the dish was very nice as well. My friend had a burger and fries. I ate some of the fries and they had a good flavor and a slight crunch. She also enjoyed her burger. read more

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We came on a Friday night and it was not busy at all so we got sat right away upon arrival. The server did take a minute to get to us before we were greeted. We started out with drinks and then went straight into our meal. We opted out of getting app. I got the turkey burger and it was really good. Turkey meat is usually pretty hard to get right just because I feel like it is usually under seasoned but this burger wasn't. It had a lot of flavor surprisingly. The okra could have been hotter but it was just like your average fried okra, nothing special about it. I also tired the brisket Mac n cheese and it was just okay, for the portion size I don't think it is worth the price given that there isn't much meat with the dish. The cheese for me was way too much and over powering. Besides the burger it seemed like everything else was lacking. We tried something new in town but I don't think it'll be a spot we would return to if ever to come back. read more

Nic & Norman's - Turkey burger with a side of okra. - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This place was really amazing! Heres why: * The food was delicious. My fish n chips came out super hot. The fish was crispy and seasoned so perfectly. The fries were large and salted generously! Also try the fried mozzarella it was to die for. It was perfectly crispy and the cheese was so delicious and it also came out very hot! * The waitress was super nice! She checked on us regularly and filled up my drink to the point where I didn't even realize it would get empty haha! *The overall ambiance was very nice. We arrived at a later lunch time (around 1PM). It was pretty quiet allowing me to enjoy some nice conversations with my friends. *Another great thing is the bathrooms were very clean, which I always love! Being able to use a clean restroom in a place you have never been to is a luxury haha. I definitely recommend this place and would definitely come back! Please leave a reaction if this review helped you! read more

Nic & Norman's - Fish N Chips with extra fries - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We had a reservation. The hostess seated us, and then we waited at our table for 10 minutes for a waiter. When the waiter finally came (with his trainee...?), it was good that he took our food order at the same time as our drink order, because I don't think he stopped at our table for the rest of the night. We got walk-by questions like "everything still good?" The trainee brought us fresh ice waters here and there. It just seemed like they didn't want to talk to us. I would have ordered something else, but the waiter never stopped long enough for me to tell him. And by the end, I didn't figure I wanted to add any more money to the ticket. When we were done, we had to leave to get to an event, but the waiter never brought the check. We had to ask the manager to finally get the check. Needless to say, we didn't leave a big tip. We actually did like the food, but we don't plan to go back. read more

It's a cool room where we received good service. And I'm a fan of both owners. But unfortunately, we found the food to be thoroughly average. Not bad by any means, but not nearly good enough to merit a return visit in a city with as many good restaurants as Louisville. read more

A very nice place with good and reasonably priced food. The Cheese Steak Fry appetizer was delicious. We tried the wedge salad and the mac and cheese. Both were good. Service was good. Our waiter was attentive, the food delivered quickly. Definitely a place we'd go to again. read more

My friends and I went here on a Friday night and there was no one in the restaurant. We were sat at a booth. The service was amazing the waitress was very kind and helpful about what to try on the menu! She was also very honest with her suggestions. I got the turkey avocado burger and it was very good as well as the fried. The spinach artichoke appetizer was very good as well. I would prefer tortillas chips over the pita but still tasty. My boyfriend had fish and chips which was a large portion, but said it wasnt anything special. We also got the shrimp appetizer and shared the meatloaf sliders. The food was good and the prices were very reasonable considering the portions. I would go back here just for the good service of our waitress. The restaurant has big booths to sit at which is nice for big groups. The inside is dark with fun photos and a bar area. Also if you want to sit outside they have that too!! read more

Nic & Norman's - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We had an interesting experience recently at Nic and Norman's. If my stars were based on food alone it would have been a 5. I got the meatloaf and it was so so good! It came with green beans and corn bread as well, and both of those were fantastic as well. My husband went for the impossible burger and thought it was great. The ambience was wonderful and had a lot of pictures of the owners. I wasn't able to capture any pictures because I didn't want to get any random people My main downfall to this place was the service and that was mostly the bartender who wasn't even taking care of us. Our bartender was fine and friendly, however the other bartender was awful. He was taking care of the people next to us and all he could do was bad mouth the city of Louisville!!! If you hate the city you work in then maybe you should just move. It really left a bad taste in our mouth and I don't see us coming back anytime soon, unfortunately. read more

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Wow! One of the meat meals I've had in Louisville! We came here on a weekday at 5:30pm so it wasn't too busy. Service was excellent and our server Korey had great recommendations. I had the "That B1$&@" cocktail (yes that's the name lol) and it was pretty good! It had house-infused raspberry vodka, simple syrup, lemon juice and mint sprig. We shared the Fried Mozzarella for our appetizer and it was good! Now the biggest reason I will come back is because of the Coca-Cola Braised Pork Shank...WOW! It was literally perfect. It was 1 1/2 pounds braised and slow cooked in a Coca-Cola reduction. It came with the most delicious mashed potatoes and Cajun cream corn. The restaurant is nicely decorated and has a pretty cool bar! I definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

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The food was very good. We were part of a large conference in town. When we broke for the afternoon, they fit very busy. Vicky was our server and she was amazing! She checked on us often and got our food out to us as soon as it was ready. I'd certainly go again the next time I'm in Louisville. read more

Second time I have gone to Nic & Norman's, and I sat at the bar this time. Bar stool was comfortable, and I love that there was a foot bar. Nice ambiance. Good selection of drinks. Lots of seats at the bar, maybe 20 to 30 stools. Bartender was friendly and attentive. It was not super crowded on a Saturday night. Good menu selection. I had the margarita flatbread again, and it was great. Bathroom was clean. They had gender-specific bathrooms and a gender neutral bathroom. Definitely recommend checking this place out. Parking is a challenge downtown, but there are meters and paid lots nearby. read more

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This is a great restaurant downtown owned by the Walking Dead star Norman Reedus. The day I went it was still early so there werent a lot of tables occupied. The interior is very dark and moody with pictures of Norman and his Walking Dead costars lining the walls. We decided to order a bunch of stuff and share, so we got two apps - the Philly Cheesesteak Fries (Sidewinder beer-battered fries smothered in cheese, shaved ribeye, sautéed peppers, onions and mushrooms) and the Pickle Fries (Deep fried pickle spears served with ranch for dipping.). Both were so delicious I had to push the plates far away from me so I didn't ruin my appetite. And I am glad I did because my entree, the Big Fish Burger (Grilled, fried, or blackened haddock [i chose blackened] dressed with lettuce, tomato, and house made tartar sauce.) with sweet potato fries was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The fish was flaky and sweet and the sweet potato fries were huge and thick cut. Needless to say half the apps and my sweet potato fries were boxed up because its a lot of food! I will definitely be back, this is a cool place to bring anyone from out of town or who is just a fan of the walking dead. read more

Nic & Norman's - pickle fries and philly cheesesteak fries - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Good food. Wide variety including gluten free! Good service and accommodating. We were there with a large group and it was no problem.

Went there for happy hour... Spilled into dinner. Fantastic place. Bar keep (Danica) was lights out. Kinda slow, even for a Tuesday, but definitely my kind of place. Only negative feedback - the music... Kick it up a notch, maybe live, and let it spill into Whiskey Alley. Might just kick it up a notch read more

Surf and turf burger is amazing! Highly recommend Nic and Norman's. Wonderful service. read more

Nic & Norman's - Turf and surf burger - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky