Christmas Day 2024 Dinner Thankfully, Norda was OPEN on Christmas Day! We made reservations ahead of time to ensure that we had a spot booked for the 5 of us, but the restaurant wasn't too busy that day. I was hoping they would serve traditional Swedish Julbord for Christmas, but they did not have it. Food: I ordered the Halibut, which was delicious!! The sunchoke terrine was my favorite on there! Atmosphere: BEAUTIFUL. Stunning interiors. Service: Good service, but slow! read more

Norda Bar & Grill - Halibut with sunchoke terrine - Scandinavian Near Me - Göteborg, O

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We stayed at the Clarion Post for a Volvo Overseas delivery and we had Norda twice, once as room service on our first night and then as a dinner. We had a three-course meal. It's a beautiful space, and the clam chowder was good but very different than Manhattan, Rhode Island, or new england chowder. The duck breast was incredible and their dessert with rhubarb was superb. I'm not a huge fan of hanging out at a restaurant for over 2 hours when I can't get more drinks, so the service could be better. read more

Norda Bar & Grill - Clam chowder - Scandinavian Near Me - Göteborg, O

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Easy access from the city's center. Plenty of outdoor seats around the bar. Drinking water available for self service! Fantastic selection of cocktails! Beer on tap as well. No table service. Get your drinks at the bar and find your own seat. Cheers! read more

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Agree with the other bad reviews. Service is horrid here. Our server is supposed to be Henry but he didn't once check on us. I only give 2 stars vs 1 as the hostess took our order when the server was no where in sight. He seemed bothered when we asked for another drink. Food was okay. Burger was good but overpriced. We ate here only because other places near are all closed on Sunday. My chicken ceasar was mostly bacon with some chicken and not a lot of romaine. Very odd Will not be back. And Henry should be better trained. Maybe his first week read more

Norda Bar & Grill - Tap water - Scandinavian Near Me - Göteborg, O

We had dinner here on our first night in Sweden and it was a great introduction to the gastronomic adventure we were embarking on during our trip. The restaurant is located inside the Clarion Hotel and has a stunning art deco design. The dark wood is beautifully complimented by rich green velvet cushioned chairs, gold metal accents, and cascades of natural greenery offering a touch of nature. We had reservations and were seated right away, which was perfect cause I was oh so hungry. The set three course menu was very exciting and I was thrilled to find out that my gluten allergy could easily be accommodated by the chefs. We started out with a beautifully plated apple and cauliflower appetizer with hazelnuts and pomegranate. It was both an intriguing combination of flavors as well as beautiful. The duck confit entree with pistachios and endive was succulent and sauce forward, which is how I wish every aspect of my life was. They were unable to make the glazed mousse gluten free so the husband thoroughly enjoyed his raspberry decadence and mine was substituted with a lemon mousse that has to be the prettiest dessert I've ever eaten. This restaurant has a unique design with a great ambiance, our service was beyond reproach, and the meal was both delicious and the plating was a work of art. We would definitely visit again if we return to Gothenburg. read more

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This visit to Norda resulted in an underwhelming dinner in a town with so many great dining options. The space itself is beautiful and deserves a revisit by ownership to bring it back to life. It's me I is limited with space filled by a full order of starters and very limited cooked seafood options from a city known for its fresh seafood. I will give credit that all food was plated very well and shows that the staff cares about the meals it puts out. With that said On the small chance ownership reads this review I recommend you up your staff as the team working went well over what should be expected and a guest should see. Like I mentioned at the beginning we left underwhelmed and felt like we wasted a night on a meal we will not look back fondly on. read more

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I review lunch today. I arrived at 1p to be promptly seated by the hostess per my reservation they clearly plan around per the pre-assigned seating with the right size, view, and service level. First, the food as always. I ordered the starter same as last night, the Arctic salad with the salted crispbread surronding a bed of cured salmon with accents of very fresh herbs, horseradish thin slices, crumbled devilled egg, and feta cheese. The advanced balancing of many tastes to make for a colorful interesting dish is the skill which 1 seeks in fine dining. The difficulty of planning this on one's own much less executing is all great to witness. The main entree was a pork shanks with winter vegetables. My description's not eloquent as I couldn't well translate the menu (photo should be below/above) but my extended description will help: 2 large pieces of pork which are quickly flavored with own sauces and salt and light spices sitting atop carrots, potatoes, and leafy greens (collard green-like, but not). Accompanying are 2 sausages, custom made here, and a mustard garnish/sauce. It all works so well in so many ways, the meat bases with the earthy vegetables, the muting potato with the sharper sausages, the fresh carrots with the meatier pork. Desert was lemon emulsion, sugar cookies with sunflower and seasame seeds, vanilla ice cream atop a flour cup with a berry-based filling. I wish I could do the creators, makers, and servers justice with a fuller description. Server Lisa was superbly quickly with every item especially given the high levels of service for all tables at lunch hour which was about 30 diners in the 75mins I was there. As always, the interior design and ambiance, the hard products, were tops. Service matches. read more

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We were guests of Norda thanks to Volvo/Overseas Delivery. We long awaited this unique opportunity including, dinner, at Norda. We secured a res, months ago. We arrived at our appointed time and were ushered to a cramped two top near the server's entrance. I asked the host for a two top to the side and was accommodated. Before being seated, we spied a nice 4 top with room at the far end but were told that end of the dining room was closed. The host explained, they were short staff and could not spread the tables out. Instead, we were next to the loudest couple who nursed a glass of wine each, and never ate, for 1.5 hours out of the 2 we dined. Thankfully they left for a 10 minute butt break but returned, stinking like an old cig. As far as their voices, honestly, I could not hear my daughter. Back to the food, we were offered a 3 course set menu as part of our hosted dinner, thanks to Volvo. The menu did not strike my daughter's fancy but we went with the flow. We were seated at 8 and our app came at 8:50. Dinner came at 9:25. We asked for our dessert in the bar downstairs to have some quiet but were told we'd have to carry it down ourselves. Finally, loud couple left as our dessert arrived so we stayed put. Reviews of the food: flavors were ok, plating was lovely, 3 course menu choices, meh (shrimp toast app, cod entree and strawberry dessert). The dessert was my favorite. Overall, it was an utterly miserable dining experience. The staff were over extended. They served food and never checked back. The host barely greeted us as we left. We felt as if we were a nuisance and inconvenience. Lesson learned, staffing is short during Mid Summer. When the vibe starts off bad, leave and find another spot. This was a incredibly flawed dining experience. read more

inside clarion post, historic post office, nice vibes. 3 course menu with burrata and the baked meaty hake fish cooked nicely, ice cream dessert standard also back to try steak with truffle fries, demiglace done well, tuna seared ok, veggies with steak great read more

It's a nice place, at the old Swedish Royal Post House at Centalstation in Gothenberg. We ordered wine and the seafood "box" combo. The bread were fresh baked and warm, but, the flavored butter was not a fave, it smelled and tasted like overcooked vegetables. The seafood was fresh and more than enough to fill up on...shrimp, prawns, lobster tail, oyster, skagenröra, crab claws...it gets a 3 because the menu says "bar menu", the decoration says "fine dining" but music from both below and next door says "nightclub bar" all mixed signals and for me, if it were just burgers or fish and chips, it would be a nice date spot to eat and then hang in the bar and music area and loud enough where you dont have to have alot of conversation or people watch of the date doesnt go so well. But to pay for a bottle of ok chardonnay at 900kr plus the dinner you expect a little quieter dining area. The last detail was after a pleasant server, our bill came with 3 drinks we didn't order. Luckily my project manager husband checked the bill and saw the 3 extra drinks and we had to wait to get her attention to get it taken off our bill. it took awhile because she thought we were done and didnt need our attention anymore. It seems not a good sign that at such a bar scene at Posten, drinks should not end up on someone else's tab. I've been to the bar downstairs several times and always pay cash for this reason, its crowded and a nice bar hangout but I've always sensed they are not so organized downstairs and wondered if the restaurant was any different. read more

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Very good apple martinis! The only reason they don't get a 5 it's because they don't bring the drinks to your table, you have to order at the bar and take the drink who's to your seat. read more

Norda Bar & Grill - Dugges-beer specifically brewed for Post Bar, along w an apple martini - Scandinavian Near Me - Göteborg, O

Excellent food and service! Had the buttered cod with home made hollandaise which tasted amazing. The bar in the hotel is great too and made a fantastic virgin cocktail with passion fruit dir me. read more

Norda Bar & Grill - Buttered cod, mashed potatoes and home made sauce hollandaise. - Scandinavian Near Me - Göteborg, O

In the old post office, this is the perfect stop for a tourist. There is a gracious entry-way with creative remants of its post officey history. The restaurant above makes a bold impression with its elegant decor. While the food is good, the real attraction here is the overall experience read more

Norda Bar & Grill - Steak and Mac n cheese - Scandinavian Near Me - Göteborg, O

Awful food, dreadful staff and service, ridiculous prices. There's a hot dog shop outdoors that's even better and nicer than this dump if you're ever in need for a quick place to stay and eat for a while before jumping on the train or heading up to your equally crappy hotel room. read more

Norda Bar & Grill - The lounge area is filthy as hell, but frequently empty leaving room for waisting your time. - Scandinavian Near Me - Göteborg, O

I went for brunch on Sunday with the whole family. I Had previously made a reservation for 3 adults, one kid and a stroller, which they managed to accommodate beautifully, no complains there. However, they took some 20 minutes to take our order for "main dish". My daughter asked for "American Pancakes", and we also ordered a burger, a steak and fish. The waitress asked whether we wanted the dishes "right away" (??) to which we answered "yes, of course"... Good thing we did, because it took 40 minutes to get the order. Unfortunately the "American Pancakes" were undone... The Pancakes... The EASIEST of dishes! The one thing that 6 year old kids cook without messing up! We sent them back, and without even trying to apologize, we got the pancakes about an hour after we placed the original order... For a 3 year old, waiting a full hour to get the promised pancakes is not fun. This is not a cheap place, for Christ sake! The restaurant was not even at a 100%. The rest of the dishes were great, though, hence the 2 stars instead of just one. read more

With so many good restaurants in Sweden, there is no reason to eat here. Service was friendly but incredibly slow, even though the dining room was not half full. Wife's meal was mediocre at best, my steak was so tough it was inedible. Never again. read more

After 4 mostly tasty and enjoyable lamb, salmon, and beef dinners at modest restaurants here in Sweden, we thought we would splurge with a dinner here at the Norda Bar & Grill at the Clarion Hotel Post in Gothenburg. What a terrible decision this was. We chose the "Chef's Special 3-course Dinner," a chicken preparation with turnips and mashed potatoes. (I think that's what that tasteless white stuff was.) Of course the waiter never stopped by to check if what we thought of this bland and completely tasteless meal. We managed to choke half of the "chicken" down before quitting and waiting patiently for the waiter to take the rest away. He just never came and my partner had to go to the major-d to get some attention. Would never recommend this place. read more

I typically like to drag out dinner and relax... here it dragged out to well over 3 hours and probably would have taken longer had we not flagged someone down and asked for the check. Making it worse, it took probably over an hour to get a small pathetic glass of wine. They brag about the wine list, but most of them are wines that are bought in the US for about $6 a bottle and only acceptable for sangria. Food was ok but service was horrendous. Like the hotel, this place is an absolute mess. read more

Food was tasty but service was awful! Came to the restaurant because it was cool conveniently located in our hotel. Waited 15 minutes to have a hostess finally greet us...on a Sunday night. The meal was price fixe so substitutions were made into a big deal. The following night we came back to the hotel looking for dessert and coffee. Waitstaff looked at their watches and walked away without acknowledging us at the hostess stand. Rude server told us we were too late to be seated. Not worth dealing with entitled workers for a the food. read more