This place surprisingly hits a hole in one! For years it was under par, but recently (past 2 years), the restaurant has been Tiger Woods worthy. The updates to the ambiance are great! It feels and looks modern, and most recently, the patio outside has received a major facelift making it inviting and functional. As for the food, it's delicious! No matter what I've ordered, I have not been served a bogey. The salads are fantastic, as are the homemade chips, the sandwiches, and the homemade ice cream sandwiches for dessert. If you're looking for a casual place to grab a drink, relax, and enjoy some yummy eats, Normanside dining is a great choice! read more

Didn't know what to expect as i've never been here before but i walked in and saw the newly renovated restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. Sat by the cozy fireplace and I had Allie as a server, she was sweet, informative and attentive! I ordered the half order of wings and they were great, good sauce. I then got the lobster roll and was floored by the flavor. It's fresh and melts in your mouth, i finished the whole plate! Such a hidden gem in a chill upscale environment! Not too expensive at all. Will be back! read more

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Taken back by the new ambiance since the renovation- its hard, cold, and noisy in here now. Food was good, service was ok, atmosphere was lacking. Overall an average experience. read more

My sister graduated from the Corrections Academy on a very chilly Veterans Day in November and I found the Normanside on Yelp of course. The reviews seemed decent and the Resturant was not far from the graduation venue so we decided to check it out. The atmosphere is very nice. It is technically a country club so everything was upscale looking and nice. I noticed the 'mercuried' glass vases on the Mantel and I'm giving extra points for those. There were two young waitresses working who were dressed in all black and had a nice put together look. Our waitress was nice, but seemed inexperienced with the menu. All the questions we had were answered with, I've never had that or I can find out about that. Okay, it's the lunch shift so I'm sure they put the new girls on for lunch, but it felt like every single question was an issue. Also, while I realize it's not the other servers job to fill our drinks, I appreciate it when there is notice taken. I guess I am a little frustrated because we were one of 3 tables in the Resturant and half the time I had nothing to drink. The food was alright. My sister had the prosciutto sandwich and was disappointed by the amount of fat. My mom had the chicken wings and she was happy. I had the honey mustard chicken sandwich and I wished the actual chicken was tossed in the honey mustard. The honey mustard was just on the bun and it seemed more dry than I liked. My nephew had a kids cheeseburger and I did not hear any complaints from him. We were there in celebration so we opted in for dessert. The first thing we wanted was sold out, so that was a bummer but our server suggested the peanut butter shortcake. My sister and I split it. It was disappointing. I wasn't impressed. There was a lack of Peanut Butter flavor. In summary, i really want to give this place 4 stars but I have to go with three. With the exception of decor, everything was shy of my expectations. read more

One of my coworkers offered to buy us lunch from here, and after reviewing their menu I selected the "Champagne Cranberry Salad", which has mixed greens, dried cranberries, candied pecans, gorgonzola cheese, and a champagne vinaigrette. At $9 it seemed like a lot, but it was the holidays and a quality salad costs money. I even ordered it with chicken (an extra $3). The salad was fantastic. Everything was fresh, there was an abundance of the expensive garnishes like cranberries and pecans, and it came with a roll. I do wish that more dressing had been provided, but alas it only came with a small cup. The chicken on the other hand was just okay. It was warm and moist, but it appeared to be prepared chicken breast portions as we had four salads (all of which had chicken) and all 16 of the chicken portions looked identical. Had it been fresh chicken, I would have given it a fifth star. Nonetheless, it was a great salad, and worth the price. Hopefully I can actually go here someday and see what the restaurant it like. read more

Can you keep a secret??? There's a place in Delmar that is beautiful, protected on all sides from the forces of evil, and has really great food at incredibly reasonable prices. One Six Five. It's a name that means nothing, it's hard to remember, it's difficult to search for online, and is hidden inside the Normanside Country Club at the very end of a windy side road. I'm fairly sure that vampires and zombies are just too stupid to find the place. Wow, was it ever quiet inside. Elegant, cloth table dressings, fireplace aglow, lots of windows, high ceilings, lovely bar area, professional service. We were only one of two tables over the lunch hour this past Saturday. I wondered if there were superheroes at the other tables that had the power to remain hidden in public. Stitch ordered the soup du jour of the day, Beef Vegetable ($3) - thick, rich, loaded up with tender meat and corn and potatoes and tomato, tasting like a fine, classic beef stew. She followed with one of the specials, Shrimp & Chicken Stir Fry ($9) - sweet and salty, a generous serving, more of a sauce than a stir fry, served over rice. It was tasty, mildly spicy, comforting. I enjoyed the Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad ($9) - a beautiful plate, crisp lettuce, thin tender chicken fillets, lots of parm, garlicky, a few too many perfectly crunchy croutons, but I just pushed them aside. You know, vampires, just in case. A lovely meal, safe, cozy and delicious. xxx Zena, Goddess of Fire read more

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I never give a five, so wish I could give 4.75 here. We were so pleasantly surprised. Expecting mediocre food, but most everything was 5 star. The bread was fresh and perfect. The butters were creative and unadulterated by refrigerator odor, though a bit old. My entree was lovely, chicken with lemon grass(a flavor which I have loved since olden days at Yono's) crispy on the outside and tender inside. Dessert was WARM chocolate cookies with peanut butter mousse with excellent whipped cream. Wow. Companion- not known for his appreciation of aesthetics- commented repeatedly on the wonderful presentation. He even requested Chef Ken to come out so he could thank him. THAT has never happened before! Service very good. Ambiance good. Prices - good value. We 'll definitely be back. PS:We dined on an uncrowded Wednesday night. read more

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We went to One Six Five specifically for their happy hour. There were specials on drinks and small plates were $4 each. (Tuesday through Friday from 4 - 7pm). Had the buttermilk fried chicken sliders, everything hummus, fried cheese curd and short rib flatbread, along with a Moscow Mule and a Dark & Stormy. Oh and we shared a piece of chocolate pecan tart for dessert. The food was excellent, beautifully presented and fresh. The drinks were even served in copper cups! We've eaten in the dining room, which is also good, but we highly recommend the bar. It's a great place to gather with friends and enjoy some food and drinks. read more

Normanside Dining - New American Near Me - Delmar, New York

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This is the dining room at the Normanside Country Club. The public is welcomed the same as the club members. It is a nice opportunity to enjoy the ambiance of a historic private club and I can report that the food and service are both five star. I especially like the salads and the appetizers. The p.e.i. mussels can be had three different ways and the calamari is a unique preparation, in a sweet chili glaze with a kick from jalepenos. The menu offers traditional and some new-American takes on dishes, mostly shrimp, chicken and steaks and St. Louis ribs. Service is very attentive. The tables have more than adequate spacing. The dining room has high ceilings, large chandeliers, a fireplace and wide plush chairs giving it a very classy touch. Nevertheless, casual dress is perfectly O.K. read more

It was about 1/3 full in the restaurant but they had a Halloween party in the function room that looked like fun. We both had specials which were good, well done well presented. Service was fast, friendly, knowledgeable. read more

We spent New Years at Normanside, it was great! Even tho it was busy the service was very attentive and friendly. The menu choices were elegant and diverse, something nice for everyone. The appetizers were great fun and well presented. And the desserts we had were subtle and rich at the same time. Nice atmosphere, great service, super food. we wont be waiting til next New Years to go back. read more

What a delicious departure from meal prep at home. Ordered Fish Friday dinner of Baked Haddock with a delightful white wine cream sauce, potato wedges and coke slaw. Executive Chef Ken Rudd is top notch in the Capital Region and dinner never disappoints. Worth checking out, great value, fantastic menu options!! read more

I have been enjoying the food at One Six Five at least once or twice a month for several years. Everyone should try the soups - minestrone, companion said it was to die for and the red pepper bisque I had, absolutely delicious. Fish taco and fried chicken and waffle from appetizer menu completed our lunch, more then enough food. Every time we eat there we try to pick something we haven't had before but often get hung up on favorites. The servers are always delightful and knowledgeable. read more

The Normanside, Delmar was listed as one of the top ten for Happy Hour restaurants in Albany, NY. They do not have Happy Hour. Yelp is wrong!!. It was not a pleasant experience at Normanside. Sorry read more

The waitress Melissa was outstanding. The food was Mediocre at best. I had the Bistro steak. It was cooked medium as requested but was not at all tender. My wife had a flatbread that was partially burned and not very tasty. I had a glass of Merlot and I had to ask if it actually was Merlot as it tasted like a dry Chianti. The waitress kindly replaced it with a Cabernet that tasted just as odd. We went because we had a Double Take Deal. Probably not again read more

the food is fantastic and the prices are reasonable. I often choose to dine there because the the servers are wonderful and there is always something new and apealing on the specials menu. A hidden gem in Delmar read more

Wow! One Six Five had many delicious options with the perfect atmosphere. Our hostess with the mostess, Maureen, and our server, Kendra, were super friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. The moscow mule and margaritas were splendid. Thank you for a great night, ladies! We will be back! read more

I've been here three times to dine in the last one year and I always think "airline food served on fancy plates." May be not as bad as most economy-class meals, but on par with some medicore business class meals (which I endure because of the circumstances). All the main dishes I had so far were just too salty. Nice atmosphere and service though. I just wish their food matched these attributes. read more

Went for dinner this evening with a party of seven. We were all happy with our appetizers and entrees. A lot of thought put into this menu it's simple but creative. The preparation was perfect and the service was informative and attentive. Might be our "Go-To" place. read more

Better call first, our group stopped by on Black friday 11/29 to find it closed.... This is not the first time but most likely the last. The members may put up with the wacky hours however, the public won't. read more

Had a business casual lunch in the bar area. Quite nice. Good service, reasonably priced and very good food. I had the tortellini lunch special and it was great. I will return to One Six Five and recommend it to others. read more

A hidden gem in Delmar. Amazing food with a diverse menu that includes traditional items for picky eaters, like my youngest. Presentation is second to none and the quality of the food is great. Great selection of draft beers and more... Great place for a date night or for the entire family. To top it off the desserts are to die for! I've yet to try something I didn't like! read more

Ok so I was planning on taking my Mom out for something a little special, we thought we would try Grille One Six Five, so I called first and asked if reservations were necessary which I was told yes. I proceed to let them know when we would be there with all the details and asked if they had a patio or somewhere with a view of the golf course we could sit. I was assured that yes they had a patio and the views as requested. We got there at 4:30 (I know late lunch early dinner) there was no one let me say that again no one there not even someone at the entrance. So we stopped the first person we saw and asked if we should wait to be seated, he was rude but showed us to a seat in front of the unlit (as it was warm) fireplace facing the parking lot. Our waiter came out and we asked him if we could sit outside and he said absolutely, only to be told on our way they were closed for parties. I mentioned I called ahead and was told we could sit on the patio and so they let us. We were lead thru the lobby thru a room which was being set up to an outside patio which still had dirty tables set up. Ok so we ordered an appetizer which sounded great but was $6.00 for 4 slices of tomato topped with very thinly sliced mozzarella and some micro greens and balsamic dressing....basically tasteless. Mom ordered the tortellini with wild mushrooms which was served in a grey colored sauce but she said it was edible. I had the chicken chermoula strange to say the very least. Well the only reason we went was because we had a double take...will we be back NO!! Fine dining methinks not! One good thing the waiter was pleasant!.. Stay away read more

We eat here often because we live in the neighborhood. My husband enjoys their $4 happy hour specials (flatbreads, sliders and wontons). I usually go for a salad or dinner special. My new favorite is the butternut salad. The staff is friendly and kitchen accommodates my special requests. read more

This is the best restaurant in Delmar - it's off the beaten path so I think people forget it's here. The food is interesting and well prepared and the staff is lovely. Prices are pretty reasonable considering the high quality. For lunch today I had two appetizers - Greek chicken flatbread and champagne cranberry salad. It was delicious and so filling I had to take half home. There's always a nice selection of draft beer and cider plus the usual drinks. read more

I've had several dinners at the one six five and they have all been very good. But my favorite time to go is for lunch. The $12 lunch includes beverage and desert. The presentation and preparation are far better than the price would suggest, and the atmosphere is pleasant and relaxing. read more

The executive chef is a creative guy. There are quite a few interesting menu options along with more standard offerings. For this reason it's a good choice for a diverse group to dine. I LOVED the delicious chicken and waffle rendition (candied bacon and spiced honey syrup) and thoroughly devoured a halibut cheek and fusilli special. I've never eaten halibut cheeks, and they were very much like skate - both in texture and delicate flavor. Though not everyone in my group equally enjoyed their dishes, the burger and fries, chicken sandwich and flatbread (pizza)were praised. There are some nice desserts as well. The atmosphere is comfortable - give it a try. read more

I have been here at least three times and typically the food is great and the staff is friendly and accommodating. Last visit, on Valentine's Day, I had the roasted garlic and chive aranchi for an appetizer and it was delicious. I seriously could have had a whole plate of it for my dinner. For dinner I split the Valentine's Day surf-and-turf special, with steak, scallops, shrimp, asparagus, and carrots in various sauces. The shrimp was a bit overdone but everything else was cooked perfectly. For dessert I got the New York cheesecake and my date got the green tea napoleon. Both desserts were wonderful. The only downside was service. Our waitress seemed to be unhappy the entire night; however, in the past we have received great service. This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Bethlehem. read more

Have been to the restaurant numerous times and always enjoyed my experience. My favorite part is that it can be casual or fine dining. Ive gone for a sandwich or happy hour on some Friday nights and found there to be a nice crowd, and I have also gone for a more elegant experience in their Fireside room. Overall it is just a comfortable place for me with great food. read more

went hear for the first time a couple of weeks ago. wish we had known about the happy hour specials. Next time we will go earlier. Service was good, food was delicious. We will be back read more

My Boyfriend and I decided to check this place out for happy hour friday night! We loved it!! The happy hour specials were great, the food portions were awesome and we really enjoyed the whole place!! read more