celebrated my birthday here and it did not disappoint! reservations was easy to make and table was ready when we arrive. parking lot is big and safe. Johnny was amazing and gave a key lime dessert to celebrate. the BEST key lime pie i have everrrr had. thank you Johnny!!! the other servers was amazing as well. foie gras topped on the steak was so good. i honestly came here for that as soon i seen the menu. we also got the sea bass and the was good. bathroom is very clean and sophisticated. the mocktails look really good so i got one and ask to add titos to it. kinda like a lychee punch yummy. read more

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Norman's has one of the best upscale happy-hour experiences in Orlando. The atmosphere is elegant and sophisticated, yet still comfortable enough for drinks and small bites with friends. The cocktails were delicious, beautifully prepared, and reasonably priced for the quality and setting. Their current happy-hour drink menu includes $10 cocktails such as the Guava Margarita, Chismosa with Prosecco and passion fruit, Norman's Old Fashioned, The Albatross, and Grey Goose Martinis. They also offer $8 sommelier-selected wines and several $5/7 beers. The food was equally impressive--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Their happy-hour menu includes Blue Crab Beignets with yuzu aioli, Chilled Beef Tenderloin Tataki, Truffle Fries, Fish and Chips, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Porchetta, oysters on the half shell, and a chef-selected charcuterie board. Everything we tried was tasty, and the happy-hour pricing made it possible to sample several different dishes. We came to celebrate a friend's birthday as a surprise, and overall, we had a wonderful time. However, one part of the experience could have been handled much better. We brought a personal dessert for the celebration, but the manager would not allow us to serve it and came across as unnecessarily rude when explaining the policy. We respect that restaurants may have rules regarding outside food, but no one informed us of this policy when we made the reservation or when we checked in with the dessert. A simple heads-up beforehand--or a kinder, more professional explanation--would have prevented the disappointment. Despite that interaction, the drinks, food, atmosphere, and rest of the experience were very enjoyable. I would still recommend Norman's, especially for its excellent happy-hour menu, but I hope management improves how special-occasion policies are communicated to guests. read more

Norman's - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The ambience at this restaurant was truly lovely. We chose to sit outside, and the atmosphere was beautiful and relaxing. Unfortunately, the service did not match the setting. From the beginning, our waiter seemed visibly annoyed with us. Each drink we ordered felt like an inconvenience to him, and it was consistently difficult to get his attention. We actually would have ordered more drinks, but he rarely came back to check on us and never offered refills. His overall disinterest made it uncomfortable to even try to flag him down. It was awkward because we literally watched him sit and chat with fellow employees at the bar. Our food also took quite a while to arrive and, when it did, it was only room temperature. We were even missing an item from our order. When we mentioned it, there was no apology -- we were simply told it would be removed from the bill. Our waiter was literally mid "walk-away" while telling us this-- we were looking at his back trying to hear what he was saying. It was beyond rude. It's disappointing because the ambience had so much potential, but the overall experience left us feeling unwelcome and underwhelmed. read more

Came here for thw first time with my daughter and husband to celebrate her promotion at work. Our waiter Jadon made our first time experience there such a pleasant one. Jadon was so attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. If it wasn't for Jadon I dont think the establishment would of gotten 4 stars. I am used to miami and nyc fast service so this was a slower pace than usual for me. The mash potatoes were excellent the broccoli were tasty The truffle fries were a little on the salty side and lacking truffle. The drinks were great. The filet mignon was delicious the Key West snapper with grill asparagus was delectable . The beef short ribs were tasty too. As for the desserts they were okay not my favorite. The ambiance of the establishment was very romantic has a nice sexy vibe. They offer different sides to eat but we did the main inside dining area. read more

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Went for happy to celebrate my Grand daughter birthday. The atmosphere is very welcoming. Friendly bartender and helpful. Prices are really good for happy hour. The spinach dip was very good as well as the blue crab beignets. Gave margarita is good as well as the old fashion. . Will be back Really enjoyed it. read more

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Came here for the first time on a Friday night around 6pm and it wasn't too busy. Vibe is classy and upscale. We ordered the filet mignon and the snapper. The filet was tender and flavorful and the snapper was cooked perfectly, tasted fresh and juicy. Came again on a Thursday night at 6pm for happy hour and that was excellent value, we ordered multiple dishes and they were all great. Pro Tip: They say that you can only order from the happy hour menu if your in the lounge area or outside terrace, but if it isn't too busy they'll let you order from the happy hour menu from the main dining room. And they are also very accommodating towards children, have brought our baby along and they sat us in the back and let us bring our stroller as well. Service is outstanding, great for a date night with or without the kids. read more

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We came to this restaurant to celebrate my husband's birthday. The hostess seemed disinterested though not overtly rude. The waitress however seemed to have it out for us from the moment we ordered water. We rarely drink but it is always a shock to see the abrupt attitude change that can bring with it - in this instance the waitress treated us as "cheap" for the rest of the evening. The restaurant was nearly empty and yet service was exceedingly slow. There were several times we struggled to get the waitresses attention. The blue crab beignets were extremely good. The truffle fries were okay but not fresh. The mash had very little flavor and was chunky which is just not our personal preference. The filet would have been fine but it was undercooked (ordered medium). We were given a bite sized dessert for the birthday but we both tried a nibble and neither of us cared for it (we do have some sweet tooths and it wasn't very sweet). The ambiance was the best part, it was very nice if a bit bright and all staff were dressed smartly. I would not return here. Their neighbor, ocean prime, blew them out of the water in both service and food. read more

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Although the atmosphere is very upscale, the food is a mere imitation. The food is overpriced and the quality doesn't match. The staff is great, they're professional and know how to laugh with you. It was nice to try once but probably won't return / recommend anyone to visit if in town. If you're spot, that's great but just wasn't for me. read more

I was here for a private event and they did a really good job. I didn't try the food until too late so the truffle fries and pork belly appetizers were room temperature at best. I heard the pizza and chicken appetizers were really good. I tried too many of the passionfruit martinis and it really knocked me for a loop. They go down too easy so be warned. read more

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I came here for my Birthday dinner. The hostess and staff are pleasant and professional. We were seated immediately with our reservation. Note: They keep the place chilly. Bring a shawl, cardigan, something to keep warm. We have 2 servers helping each other. We order drinks and food. My first issue was instead of letting me know the drink I ordered isn't available and choosing an alternative drink, they bring me a lychee martini to see if I like it. I drink it because it's in my wheelhouse and it took long to receive it. Secondly, it actually took long to receive each course. It wasn't initially busy when we arrived but it increasingly got busier during our visit. We arrived at 5:45pm and left close to 8pm. They let us know throughout the service that they were running behind and offered champagne: a nice gesture, but we're not big drinkers. Here's what we ordered: 3 Course Prix-Fixe Menu -Brazilian Styled Conch Chowder -Fillet of Key West Yellowtail Snapper -Havana Bananas -Gold Label Creekstone Farms Wagyu NY Strip Steak *Fried Green Tomatoes *Miso Bbq Glazed Mushrooms *Blue Crab Beignets (2) *Truffle Fries The food is great! I especially enjoyed the Blue Crab Beignets, Miso Bbq Glazed Mushrooms, and the Wagyu Strip Steak. I asked for the steak medium and it seemed more on the medium well side until I got to the center. It was delicious anyway and now I know to order it medium rare. Overall a nice experience, just be aware of wait times between courses. read more

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Celebrated our anniversary at Norman's. It was an excellent choice. Service was topnotch. Staff are all attentive and hospitable. We had the pre fixe menu. Portions were good and everything we chose was delicious. For starters, we had the conch soup and fried green tomatoes which both were a good dish to start this amazing meal. Yellow tail snapper was cooked very well and mashed potato seems to have truffle oil in it. We also had the pork Havana which the meat was tender and the sauce complimented the dish well. To end the night, we had the sorbet, carrot cake and key lime pie. For a person who is not a fan of key lime pie, this dessert was our favorite for the night. Cocktails were also tasty. Highly recommended place. You will feel very well attended at this place. read more

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We knew we were in for a wonderful experience when we first entered Norman's. From being greeted by lovely Mia, to Taylor recommending and preparing our drinks at the bar, to Sergio's excellent service, it was a night to remember. Four of us were in town from different areas of Florida to celebrate my birthday. The restaurant is beautiful, the food was perfectly prepared and service could not have been better. We felt not only welcomed, but special. We had a Via Dellagio salad, filet mignon, blue crab beignets, yuca stuffed crispy shrimp, and a molten lava cake. Everything was absolutely delicious! In a world where restaurants are a dime a dozen, Norman's stands out in the crowd, head and shoulders above the others. We are already talking about when we will have the opportunity to head to Orlando again and go back. If you are in the area, check them out. You can thank me later! read more

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Another remarkable meal at Norman's to celebrate my new job! We opted for several happy hour items (oysters, Tataki, pork) and drinks plus split a prix fixe 3-course and added bruschetta - lots of food and leftovers! They even split the prix fixe items and paired 1/2 glasses of wine for us! So, the photos show half of the soup and snapper along with the dessert which was one plate. Perfect weather for al fresco dining. Ladies, they even have shawls to borrow if you get chilly! John was our super fabulous server (also a bartender) and helped us with optimizing happy hour - plus we used InKind for 20% off credit for another visit. read more

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Save yourself the time, money and disappointment! From Miami and familiar with Norman's Coral Gables from the 90's early 2000's this is not that! Service was good, but food was terrible. 3 giant asparagus spears, mash potato, grilled fish!? What happened to creativity, very disappointing... read more

Amazing restaurant. Highly recommend. 1. Reservation: a must. 2. Food: 5 stars Everything I had was amazing! Just get whatever is on the menu and you'll love it. (see pics) 3. Drinks: 5 stars Strong, beautifully decorated cocktails. Amazing choice of wine and their sommelier is awesome. 4. Service: professional, respectful, a bit aloof but amazing 5. Decor/ambience: Very tall ceiling, spacious, literally the opposite of claustrophobic, if anything, welcomes you to take a deep breath and relax. Mostly white decor, which is relaxing instead of dark mahogany steakhouse look and i loved it for that. Didn't see any kids, my son was the only young person here. Extremely happy to have stopped here during our annual trip to Orlando. read more

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Dined here for the first time over the weekend. Honestly, I'm sad I didn't even know this place existed until magical dining videos. It's super elegant inside, has like a 1920s vibe. Everyone working there is nice, attentive, and helps each other to ensure you have great service. For magical dining apps we tried the fried green tomatoes and the foie gras French toast. The fried green tomatoes were cooked nicely but I didn't love the flavor. The foie gras was very good and I recommend it. For entrees I ordered the special plancha steak which was cooked perfectly and I really enjoyed the mash underneath- it was slightly sweet and yummy. My partner upgraded to the peppered steak but he said it barely had any hint of pepper, so he was disappointed in that. For desserts we tried the banana cake and the key lime pie. We were warned that the banana cake was spicy (which I don't enjoy) however this had no spice at all and was very good. The key lime pie you could tell was homemade and very tart. They were offering a bottomless $40 wine option, which my partner got and really enjoyed. I tried the peach dragonfruit cocktail (forgot the name) but it was not very good, very artificial tasting, so I ordered a glass of bubbles instead. Overall, the food was very good, the service was wonderful, and the atmosphere was very nice. We will definitely be back! read more

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My husband and I went for a Wednesday night date night. Sat at the bar and we were quickly greeted by Taylor. Who then introduced the other bartender, Nick. Taylor took our drink order, gave us our drinks, and then proceeded to not talk to us again. The older couple next to us were apparently more important because even though they sat down after us, their food order was put in prior to ours. Nick only came by after we laid cash down to leave. I was really hoping to like this place after hearing a good review from two friends. Unfortunately, we did not have the same experience. read more

Our experience here was amazing from the moment we sat down to the time we left. Our waiter was amazing (I apologize I forget his name but he had a killer handle bar mustache). Superb and quick service. We had the yellowtail and fettuccine dishes and both were delicious. Cocktails were really great too. No notes on our experience here, would definitely come back again. read more

Amazing experience for our anniversary dinner! Johnnie, Matthew and all staff were super attentive and knowledgeable. The food was superb! We will definitely be back! We even got a Prosecco toast pro bono! read more

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Excellent vibes. I like the ambiance. Music is on point. I'll definitely come back here again to enjoy this place. Service is excellent. Fast and courteous. Only reservations. read more

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Every bite was incredible, so much so I forgot to take pictures! We started with cocktails and apps at the bar for happy hour then migrated to the dining room for dinner and dessert. Highly recommend. Not only was the food to die for, the wine list had great variety and the cocktails were very good. In addition the restaurant itself is beautiful and the staff were incredible. So kind, accommodating, and knowledgeable. I can't wait to come back! read more

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We had a great experience at Norman's. We started at the bar for happy hour and, honestly, this was the best portion of the evening. They have great service, at the bar or in the dining area, so why not take advantage of the drink and appetizer deals. My husband loved the pork belly, and I had no complaints with food. read more

Nice ambiance and comfortable seating. The service was cordial but they forgot one of our appetizers and we never got it. Food has a beautiful presentation! It really is nice to look at. The steak was seared to absolute perfection and very tasty and fish was juicy but the flavor was overall bland. The menu is small but has good options. However, they were out of a main menu item. When your menu is so small, being out of one item is specially impactful. We are glad we tried it and enjoyed our time, we would return if in the area already but we would not go out of our way or plan to come here. read more

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Such an amazing meal. I started off with the fried green tomato appetizer. They were amazing. My second course was the filet with broccolini and mashed potatoes with an in house A-1 sauce. My filet was perfectly cooked and the house made A-1 sauce was delicious! I finished with the Key lime pie which was divine. read more

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From the beginning to the end, it was amazing. The service, the food, and the ambiance. It was all very well put together and made me and my husband's dining experience amazing. We came for our 1 year anniversary of marriage and it was very worth it. Johnny made sure we were comfortable the whole time and that everything was perfect. He definitely kept us entertained. But me and my husband enjoyed our time there tonight, we both HIGHLY recommend! read more

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We came tonight for the first time for magical dining and did not realize how swanky it is. The dining room is exquisite and the service was top notch. They wipe off the table between courses and were great about refilling our waters. The cocktail was delicious and we loved our complimentary starter and bread. Although the portions are not huge, the food was very visually appealing. We liked everything except the salad and sorbet. We especially loved the conch chowder (which was served table side) and fried green tomatoes. I hope to come back soon for happy hour. read more

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I feel like I've been missing out on this place forever. This steakhouse is phenomenal not only is it beautiful on the inside. The staff members are so attentive to not your needs only but also to your taste buds. I truly wish I remember the young man's name that was behind the bar. But me and a friend went there for a magical dining. We tried items off the magical dining list and on the magical dining list and we were just floored. The Wagyu was phenomenal. The steak fillet was cooked to perfection. The cocktails were overflowing and also perfectly well balance with flavor. I wanna go there over and over again, and the best part of this is that they have happy hour every day who wouldn't love that. read more

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This was an absolutely incredible find of a restaurant closer to the theme park area in Orlando. Food - Very very good. All of the dishes are pricey but definitely worth it. The shrimp ceviche was cool and fresh, the beef tenderloin tataki was incredible, and the crudo was delicious, the sauce was absolutely divine. Service - Great, very friendly and helpful; they even hold up the lamps to provide lighting if they see you trying to take a picture. Parking - they have a parking lot outside. Overall, this place is great, I would absolutely recommend this restaurant to anyone in Orlando. read more

Norman's - Beef tenderloin tataki - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

My wife and I went to Normans for our anniversary. I was a little skittish due to some of the reviews I read about the food and service. I am happy to say that both were outstanding! ! ! The ambiance was what we would expect in this class of restaurant. The lighting was good and the tables were immaculately set. Walking in, we knew this was a classy place. Our Maitre D, Johnny, introduced himself and gave us an overview of the menu, the different options and his recommendations. We ordered the Prix Fixe 3 course meal and every course was excellent. I could have made a meal just eating the bread and olive oil that was given while we waited. It was fresh and chewy. Amazing! ! ! Johnny warned us not to fill up on bread so we could save room for dessert. We both ordered the salad, snapper and key lime pie. The salad was fresh and had a light dressing on it and fresh cheese in the middle. It was delicious and unique. The main course was snapper, asperagus spears and garlicy mashed potatoes. All were very good. Thankfully, we saved room for the key lime pie and I'd say it was one of the best I'd every had. Throughout the whole evening, we were well attended by a team of people dedicated to our enjoyment. The kept our drinks filled, cleared plates without being pushy and were appropriately interactive with us. We appreciated the personal touch as they wanted to make our anniversary special. We will definately be back! read more

I met a friend here for dinner on a Thursday night and was pleasantly surprised to find out that it's happy hour all night long! $10 cocktails, $8 wine, $5 beer and a small bites menu that ranges from $8-$16. If you can't make it Thursday they have happy hour from 5-7 everyday in the bar and terrace area. My favorite dish of the night was the Roasted Bone Marrow/Prime Beef Tartare with a Soy Cured Egg Yolk served with mini brioche bites, appropriately priced at $21. Don't skip on this one! read more

Norman's - Roasted Bone Marrow/Prime Beef Tartare with a Soy Cured Egg Yolk and Brioche Toast - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This meal was excellent from start to finish. Our waiter, Chris was wonderful! My boyfriend I came here for our anniversary. Everything was amazing from start to finish. We started with a complimentary halibut cake. It was delicious. After the cake, our waiter mentioned "bread service." Now this is not your typical bread in the basket. Bread was brought out fresh and hot! We had fresh butter and freshly seasoned olive oil that was prepared in front of us with fresh herbs and cracked pepper. It was so good! I definitely accepted seconds when it was offered. For an appetizer we shared crab cake beignets. They were so yummy and perfect. Delicious flavor in every bite. I chose the yellowtail snapper for my entree. It was delicious! It came with garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli rabe. So good!! Everything about this dish as a perfect marriage! My boyfriend had the lamb chops and he really enjoyed them. For side dishes we shared lobster Mac and cheese and Parmesan fries. SO GOOD! For dessert we shared cocoa flan. During dessert our waiter brought out champagne for us to toast for our anniversary. Very thoughtful. We also ended the night with a cappuccino. We learned from another waiter at a table nearby that Chef Norman never went to culinary school, and he is self-taught. From all the food we tried, it's safe to say that Chef Norman is incredibly talented! Everything was so delicious and we literally scrapped our plates clean! 5+* for the food and for our waiter Chris! read more

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First time at Norman's..... from the ambiance, to the service, and the quality of the dishes, everything was amazing! We will definitely be back. I also noticed this location has great spaces for private events. I am now considering having our company Holiday party here later this year. I highly recommend Normans. read more

Norman's - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Dinning here, was a great experience. If you have reservation, I would recommend to arrive early and enjoy a drink at the bar, (preferably happy hour). The ambiance was nice, complimented with good service and food. I will be back. read more

This is a high end restaurant with service to match. Dishes were unique- I can't say I loved all of them but I appreciate the chef's willingness to try something innovative. Paella was a bit soggy- I wouldn't recommend that. However starters are worth ordering. And right now they have an AYCD wine special with several offerings which was great (including Caymus cab) for $40.00. Great cocktails as well. Prices were reasonable for the experience but if you come for happy hour that is a bargain read more

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Best meal I've had in a long time. I came here based on a friend who works at a neighboring, high end restaurant. She mentioned their "endless" wine event (as I drink a lot of vino). I scurried in this evening after dropping off Emily at her hair appointment in Lake Buena Vista. Dr Phillips is an 18 minute drive (I did it in 10...Wolf). This is Magical Dining time in Orlando. It's our "restaurant week" equivalent. 3 courses for $60 at higher end places (and, unfortunately, some places that think they're higher end). I combined Magical Dining with happy hour, getting a $10 gray goose martini (great deal). My meal started with an amuse bouche and bread service with wonderfully flavorful olive oil. My starter was Brazilian styled conch chowder with saffron, an orange slice, star anise, and a coconut milk cloud creme fraiche (oh fuck yeah [Southpark]). They bring out the bowl with the conch and then pour the soup from a kettle, then add the creme fraiche (oh fuck yeah). For my meal I had fillet of Key West Yellowtail Snapper with asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes with citrus butter. The first was crusted, lightly and served piping hot! For dessert, I took home key lime pie with a graham cracker crust with key lime custard and flamed merengue. My martini was shaken perfectly too. Service was exceptional. 3 or 4 bartenders who were each on point. When I my food boxed, they gave me a printed slip to pick it up on my way out (super classy. I've never experienced this). Great experience. I am looking forward to my next trip! read more

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Stopped in for Happy Hour and it did not disappoint! The decor is very beautiful, the drinks are amazing as well as the food. They have a lot of options for food, and the portion sizes are excellent for happy hour. I did prefer the fish and chips over the beef tartare. While the beef tartare was good I didn't really like the mojo ketchup on it. I thought it was very overpowering for the dish. It is in a good location in Via Delliago so you can easily do a very fun happy hour crawl. We did Normans and then we went over to Dragonfly . read more

During our annual trip to Orlando, we like to try new restaurants in the Sand Lake Road area. This year we found Norman's, highly rated, James Bear award, in a strip mall. Service was very good. Wine was good. Food was very good. We started with fried green tomatoes which had a nice spin to it with a great topping. My wife wasn't feeling great and only had the mushroom risotto. I tried a poor dish that was fantastic (see picture below). We finished the meal with a chocolate desert. I'd go back to this restaurant. read more

Norman's - Mushroom Risotto - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This restaurant is really beautiful. I came here to celebrate my friend's birthday dinner and it was a wonderful experience. The staff were excellent and very attentive. We came during Magical Dining month and I have to say I was blown away by the food, the flavor and everything we were able to sample. To start our waiter brought us bread and butter along with an amuse bouche. The bread was freshly baked and butter was creamy and whipped. The amuse bouche was tasty and served as a palate cleanser in anticipation for our meals. My appetizer was the beef tataki which bold in flavor and very tasty. I even asked our waiter if it was something that was on the menu as a full dish because it was that tasty. My main course was the filet mignon with seasonal vegetables. The filet was cooked to perfection and melted like butter. To finish, I ordered the panacotta dessert and it was very good. I have to say I was blown away by the extra attention we got since it was my friend's birthday. Not only did we enjoy the food we ordered but we were also given amazing decadent chocolate and champagne to celebrate her birthday! Thank you Norman's for an amazing dining experience! I will definitely be back. read more

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I recently took my husband to Norman's to celebrate a new job! I put in the notes that we were celebrating, and as soon as we arrived the host congratulated him. We were sat right away, the restaurant itself is beautiful inside. The food was amazing, for the most part... the only complaint I would have is that the cornbread that came with my pork was beyond bland. Everything else was perfection. I'd definitely recommend the paella, which is what my husband chose. read more

I wasn't expecting to be wowed by Norman's based on previous restaurants, so we put off visiting for more than a year, but absolutely loved our experience here. The interior is beautiful, and just what I am looking for in a fine dining experience: classy, not noisy, and not brightly lit. The food really stood out for us, too. The dishes seemed more cohesive than those we've had in his past restaurants, with a perfect melding of complex flavors. We opted for six small plates so we could sample many things. Standouts were: House salad: this was startlingly good! Mixed greens with a light but complex vinaigrette, pepitas, dried fruits, and some crumbled blue cheese. Rarely has a simple salad been so memorable. Shrimp Ceviche: not really a ceviche, but more of a cooked, creamy combination with some tomato in the sauce and a dollop of avocado crema. Octopus: absolutely tender and flavorful, so hard to find prepared this well. French Toast Foie Gras: I had read about this dish, and it did not disappoint! The perfect combination of sweet brioche and lightly seared foie. Pumpkin Cheesecake: I would call this a pumpkin s'more caramel taco! Service was impeccable--professional, friendly, and attentive. I wasn't a fan of the Norman's at the Ritz Carlton (mostly due to the coffee shop atmosphere) or his Mount Dora effort (LOUD!) but this one absolutely nails it, with a classy, romantic interior, great acoustics, and subdued lighting. Highly recommended. read more

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