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    Norma's Cafe

    3.6 (429 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Fried Chicken, collard greens, Black Eyed Peas, Fried Okra
    Gus F.

    Norma's was on my regular hit list when living in Dallas, delicious home style plates and country sides. Back in Dallas visiting, so of course, we popped into Norma's for a late dinner. Hubby and I ordered the same dish, chicken fried chicken with fried okra, collard greens and black eyed peas. As delicious as I remembered!!!

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    Victoria E.

    Great go too for comfort food. Veronica our server took great care of us during lunch. Of course Chicken Fried Steak with 3 sides, corn, mashed potatoes & Fried Orka comes with rolls & cornbread. Yum had to have a piece coconut pie

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    Josh P.

    It's been a while since I visited this place. I came here with my parents, and I have to say the omelet looked great when it first arrived, but it was overcooked. Fortunately, they kindly offered to make me a fresh one, which was excellent. The restaurant has a nice retro look. If you're looking for hearty food in a pleasant dinner setting, I recommend giving them a try.

    Fried Pickles, corn bread, rolls, and mozzarella sticks. Best Appetizers!
    Vanessa M.

    A Dallas Classic! If you're looking for Southern Classics Norma's is a Go-To for flavor and variety. They've stayed true to their 50's diner decor since I was a child, but they keep everything clean. I love the Texas flag booth seats! They bring out baskets of buttery rich rolls and hearty cornbread (10/10) before your plates are served. Their Appetizers are good but I usually fill up on the food anyways. My favorite is always the Catfish plate (7/10) with the 2 sides. All their sides are 10/10 I wouldn't skip on any of them! The servers are always nice and quick. Southern hospitality at its best! Always get a bit of a tummy ache after a good meal but i go to Norma's to be happy with friends and family, not to be healthy. Love them!

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    Amy W.

    Came here for brunch on a Sunday, I am trying to slowly try all the places that have been reviewed as "the best chicken fried steak in DFW" Hubbs and I split the chicken fried steak "plate" (there is a brunch option too, served with eggs and a side). Ours came with a choice of 3 sides, we chose glazed carrots, Mac and Cheese and mashed potatoes, the carrots were surprisingly good, as were the potatoes. The CFS - I have had better - the coating was just barely hanging on. And I forgot to ask for the gravy on the side (dang it!). The rolls and cornbread muffins that come beforehand are a highlight, I just wish real butter (rather than margarine spread) and honey were offered. (I bet I could have asked for honey, but I did not.) No complaints, we did finish every bite, but I am still looking for my personal best chicken fried steak in DFW. Service was attentive, and this place is hopping.

    Always busy with good ambience
    Wendy B.

    Always a breakfast favorite for us. We had a great server. Even though they were pretty busy, we were seated quickly and our order taken promptly. For the positives, they had fresh, hot decaf coffee (the struggle is real!), the biscuits were light and fluffy, as usual, and they have really good bacon. The short stack was fresh and hot (but only because they forgot them with the rest of our order). They had ample wait staff and plenty of people to deliver food to waiting patrons (standing around in front of of the kitchen window) but orders seemed to pile up there anyway. It took a long time for us to get our food and by the time we did, the eggs were stone cold (UGH!) and the hash browns were, too (but they were perfectly crispy). Not our best visit but we will go back. Over the years this is the exception, not the rule for their service.

    I love going to Norma's I would say though their salad was not great. I wouldn't eat recommend their breakfast and catfish!
    Sonia C.

    I love coming to Norma's but I wouldn't recommend their salad. I love their breakfast and their catfish! Their customer service is great!

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    Decent local food option. We had a food issue once but on later visits we had a good experience.

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    Food and service are excellent, friendly and accommodating!. Always provides best food and value!

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    Food is great and with huge portions. Prices are very reasonable. We are eating there 2-3 times a month. Highly recommend

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    Cozy cafe with friendly staff and tasty pastries. A good spot for a quick bite. Really nice

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    Great breakfast. fast service and It's consistent. Never a bad experience. The food and service at breakfast was flawless

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    The food was very good . Gizmo is the best server ever. And i like all the retro designs and 60s design it was very good

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    I was told that I was a foodie by my coworkers. But when I need a fix for some chicken and dressing, I order from Norma's Cafe.

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    Where are the pies on the delivery menu??? I always get pie with my delivery orders! Please return them.

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    Good comfort food, home style cooking and attentive service. Portions generous and great variety of sides.

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    We came here on a whim. A last-minute brunch decision. Nothing planned. No expectations. And what…read morefollowed was a core memory in three courses and a complimentary Bloody Mary shot accompanied by the cutest green olive. The moment we walked in, it felt like home, but not in the "kick off your shoes" way. No, this was the "you're safe here, baby" kind of home. The vibe? Cozy. Elevated. Like Restoration Hardware met someone emotionally stable. Elliott was our server and an absolute delight. Joseph was the manager, casually spreading joy like Oprah with a tray of Bloody Mary shots. Amber... now let me pause here, because this woman deserves a paragraph of her own. Amber isn't just a GM. She's the kind of soul you meet once and never forget. When I asked for her to come to our table just to pay her a compliment, we both practically teared up. She received it with open arms, no ego, no deflection, just pure, gracious presence. I was mid-sentence and suddenly I had that Creed song stuck in my head. You know the one. "With arms wide open..." That's the kind of energy she brought to the entire restaurant. Amber made every person in that room feel like they mattered. Not because it's her job, but because it's who she is. She's fresh off earning her master's in hospitality, and if that degree came with a crown, she's wearing it. The Porch doesn't just run smoothly. It runs on Amber energy. But let's talk about the moment I saw God. Cornbread Eggs Benedict: Not crab. Not salmon. Corn. Bread. And not just any cornbread. The softest, fluffiest, most cuttable cloud of golden glory I've ever had the pleasure of annihilating with a fork. A fork, not a steak knife. Do you understand how rare that is? Normally I'm out here sawing through an English muffin like I'm in a lumberjack competition. This? Melted like butter. Tasted like a hug. 12/10. Incredible. And then, as if the eggs benny enlightenment wasn't enough, Joseph reappears with a tray of free Bloody Mary shots for the entire restaurant. With olives. For everyone. The joy? Immediate. The energy? Electric. The crowd? Unified. I watched a grandmother at the next table raise her glass like the queen she is. I nearly cried. This wasn't service. This was a masterclass in human connection. Restaurants can be transactional. Robotic. This was the opposite. This was care, intention, soul. My high school principal once said: "The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little bit of extra." The Porch brought extra, bagged it, garnished it, and served it on a tray. Final thought: If you're not brunching here, I'm concerned. If you are? I'll raise my Bloody Mary shot to you. And Amber, if you ever run for mayor, you've already got my vote. I'll run your campaign and show up in a custom t-shirt.

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    6.2 miDeep Ellum
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    Things change. People change. Tables turn. Bridges burn. Ya live & ya learned:…read more I learned this is my fav Q spot in DFW area. I love Q, i grew up cooking on charcoal Websters, & old wood smokers filled with oak food off the coast & in the riparian hills of the Pacific. Chicken, tri tip, etc.. But THIS. IMO. PECAN LODGE IS THEE DEFINITION OF TEXAS Q. All the meat was not too rich, hardy, moist, fall apart, smoke rings & surprisingly i was astounded by the pork rib quality the most. Surprisingly not as salty as i thought especially since ima salty person. Lol Enjoy!

    Decided to stop in for some lunch while in Dallas with my Grandma on a "daycation" and was greeted…read morewith an empty restaurant I guess between lunch rushes. Ordered Turkey, Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage and Mac and Cheese on the 2 meat combo plate. First off, that was $27 which I thought was rather high but with the hype I thought it might be worth it. The turkey was tender and juicy and rather flavorful, except for the end piece of turkey breast (I assume) with the skin side which was extremely tough. The jalapeño cheddar sausage was okay, but it didn't really retain either the jalapeño, cheddar, or the smoky taste which I thought was disappointing. The Mac and Cheese had bacon bits on it which were nice and crispy but the Mac and Cheese wasn't very rich or complex flavor wise, which I found slightly underwhelming. The sauce was super runny and while it had flavor, I never think having to put sauce on stuff to give it flavor is the answer. All that being said, for $27 I wasn't going to leave anything on the plate. The service I thought was rather hands off and I'm surprised nobody came and checked on us although that may be just how things are. The ambiance was cool with old license plates and pictures along with some cool western themed things up on the walls to make it seem warm and homey. All in all, I was left with the feeling that there should've been more and I was kinda disappointed after all the hype I've seen and all the gravitas that the name Pecan Lodge carries with it. I'd say probably a 6.5-7/10 so that lands me at 3 stars because it really didn't feel 4 star worthy.

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    Ida Claire

    4.2(3.7k reviews)
    6.6 mi
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    When I think of brunch, southern food isn't usually at the top of my list, but this place may have…read morechanged my mind! The ambiance is very cozy, rustic, and welcoming. It was pretty packed when I came on a weekend, so I'd recommend reservations. The chicken and waffles were top notch. It was a pretty hefty portion for the price. The chicken was crispy and the waffles had structure. The side of gravy made it a hundred times better. Definitely worth it! The banana bread French toast was ok; nothing mind blowing there. I did have a bite of shrimp and grits and it was melt-in-your mouth oozing with flavor. This was brunch done right!

    Such a wonderful dining experience and delicious food!…read more I and two others came on a Saturday morning at 11:15am and the restaurant was almost a full house - thank goodness for reservations. Eric, our waiter, was incredibly attentive despite how busy he was. Empty plates were cleared and waters were refilled in a timely manner. We also didn't have to wait much for our food to come out after ordering. WHAT WE ORDERED - chicken and waffle: I personally didn't order this, although this dish made it to the clean plate club - gulf shrimp and grits: this was beyonddd delicious and flavorful! The grits were so creamy and buttery. It came with a perfect amount of shrimp that were seasoned beautifully, had the perfect texture and bite, and had a nice touch of smokiness from the grill. The sauce and crunchy bacon bits truly brought the entire dish together to form the perfect bite - banana bread french toast: I was told this was alright - gumbo: We ordered 2 cups of these and had it as our appetizer. The gumbo had an abundant amount of chicken, sausage, rice, and the holy trinity. It truly tasted like authentic gumbo Coming from Southeast Texas where Creole food is more accessible, I am sooo glad my brother recommended this place. I am definitely coming back when I need my Creole fix!

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    8.1 miFarmer's Branch
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    I'm honestly shocked it has taken me this long to leave a review. I can't say enough good things…read moreabout Roots Southern Table. This place is truly something special, from the gracious hospitality to the incredible menu. The menu delivers elevated Southern comfort food that somehow manages to feel both nostalgic and fresh at the same time. I've worked my way through almost the entire menu over multiple visits, and I can honestly say that everything is incredible. Every time I take someone new there, I tell them that there hasn't been one dish that I've ever thought "meh" about. Every dish is so flavorful and outstanding. That said, I absolutely have my go-to order: the cornbread (a must), the southern greens, and the fried chicken. The cornbread is almost like a melt in your mouth dessert, that I happily start every visit with. The greens are packed with rich, savory flavor, and I'm not kidding when I say that every time I have them, I literally dream about them for weeks after. And the duck fat fried chicken? Crispy, juicy, and hands-down some of the best I've ever had. Beyond the food, the whole experience just feels thoughtful, from the quality of ingredients to the execution of every dish. You can tell there's real intention behind everything coming out of the kitchen. If you're anywhere near Farmers Branch, this spot is worth going out of your way for. And if it's your first visit--trust me, get the cornbread, southern greens, and fried chicken. You'll be dreaming about it later.

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    5.9 miUptown
    $$$
    Full bar
    Gluten-free friendly

    I literally love this restaurant! The aesthetic is so nice. The tortilla soup is AMAZING and so are…read morethe biscuits, honestly I haven't had anything I don't like. I typically go for dinner but today I went for lunch and S/o to our Server Austin, he was GREAT and put me on a new dish the chicken ceaser wrap with modifications...10 out of 10. highly recommend!

    It was such a special day for my son as he proposed to his girlfriend of two years, and choosing…read moreYardbird Table & Bar made the celebration even more memorable. Although they could only accommodate 20 guests, the staff went above and beyond by allowing our additional guests to make separate reservations and strategically seating everyone near our main party. From the moment we arrived, the experience was exceptional. The hostess was incredibly understanding and accommodating, even seating our party a little earlier after I explained that we needed to be seated before my son entered with his soon-to-be fiancée. Their kindness and professionalism truly meant a lot to us. Our waitress handled everything with grace and composure, even while clearly managing a very busy evening. She did a phenomenal job, and everyone in our party was satisfied with both the service and the food. Excellent service, amazing atmosphere, and an unforgettable experience overall. If we ever host another special event, Yardbird will absolutely be at the top of our list!

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    3.9(580 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$

    I consider myself a regular. I have always received great service here. Like any restaurant some…read moredishes are better than others. You just got to find your favorite. This place does get packed at lunch but food comes out fast. For lunch, I recommend the Roast Beef in Brown Gravey, Fried Okra, Corn Bread, and another side of your choice. Delicious! For breakfast, I like to get the Sausage and Biscuits with Gravey, sometimes with eggs. The Biscuits are just basic and simple, but they are sure are good and flavorful and fresh n hot. Overall the prices are good for the portions you get and you get alot of food. This is dinner food, so expect dinner quality. It is not the greatest, but it beats most other breakfast places. Personally, I like the food and will continue to eat here every week.

    Pretty darn good! Showed up a little after 11am for a late breakfast. I got the Mana's favorite…read morebreakfast which is 2 eggs, hash browns or grits ( I got hash browns ), biscuit and gravy, and bacon or sausage (I got bacon). Oh and a coffee. Eggs came as I ordered them, it came with 3 pieces of bacon and the bacon was cooked exactly as I like it (chewy!!). The gravy didn't even need much pepper! Got seated immediately and after ordering the food came incredibly fast service. It's a typical diner on the inside, if you've been to a diner you'll know what to expect.

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    Haywire

    Haywire

    4.4(879 reviews)
    6.0 miUptown
    $$$

    Fancy spot! You wouldn't mind if I review it, would you? Eating out in Dallas can get really…read moreexpensive, really quick. Often times after it's all said & done, you wonder - was that worth it? Thankfully, that is NOT the experience I had at Haywire! I ate here on August 9th, 2025 and enjoyed everything about it. I was with a large party but would love to return for a more intimate experience. On this Saturday, my younger cousin was graduating from Parker University so I was in town for the weekend. At around 1pm, I was one of the first to arrive at the restaurant. Unfortunately the parking is a bit confusing. There was construction being done on the same street when I went but there's a parking garage for customers that's difficult to navigate AND the elevator that connects wasn't operating at the time which was an issue for many (but not me, I got a good spot & walked). My party hadn't all arrived yet so I took a gander. Upon entering the tall doors, the space breathes southwestern elegance: wooden structure, leather seating, separate dining areas with highlighted ranch-style art. The abundance of space gives it an open-concept feel. The lighting fixtures are modern, the space was dim but not too low, with an option to utilize the large windows also. I was quiet impressed at the overall presentation. When my party did arrive, I wanted to keep it simple so I ordered the Chicken Cobb Salad and a Hibiscus Haze with Vodka. The table shmoozed as we ate some of the appetizers: the Crab Dip & Green Tomatoes, both amazing. The food did take some time but, considering it was 10-12 of us, that's expected. The Hibiscus Haze was splendid: smooth & flavorful, a great concoction. Cobb salads are usually pretty thick but this one was HEARTY. It came in a large bowl stuffed with the all the toppings. The dressing it was tossed with was well balanced but could've used a tad bit more. With some pepper & a little ranch, I was set! I defeated the salad but it also left me stuffed to the gills. Satisfying meal that I would order again! There are tons of restaurants to dine at in Dallas & sometimes you never know which is worth your time. Despite the inconvenience of parking, I'd bet my bottom dollar that this is a good place to eat. Whether you want a fine dining experience, it's a special occasion or just want a good drink with a meal, Haywire has enough to satisfy all interests.

    Found this restaurant here on Yelp as we were looking for something close to American Airlines to…read moreget a good meal. Loved everything about our waiter Kev. Knowledgeable about the menu & great recommendations. Kev was a joy to have as our server. The food is amazing & love the ambiance of the restaurant. My only complaint...we came in early Saturday prior to Stars game. The restaurant wasn't busy at all. We were asked if we had a reservation. We did not, the restaurant wasn't busy at all. We were asked to wait. Waited maybe 5-10mins. No biggie, A lot of open tables were available for immediate sit down. Again that wasn't a big deal. I had asked for a booth & wanted to sit in front room. The hostess said no a problem. She handed us off to a younger hostess and she took us to a table. I told her I had requested a booth. In the front room only 3 tables were occupied. I pointed out the booth and she said that's for party of 6. However, we could have the 1/2 table/booth. Made absolutely no sense because that was for a party of 6 as well. I made this comment & she just stared at me without saying a word. I didn't want to seem difficult and took the table as she just walked away. Kev was confused as we were. No good communication skills. It was an awkward encounter. The restaurant wasn't busy at all & never was whole time there. Kev wasn't sure why she didn't move us a requested & was puzzled himself. However i apologized to him & explained I wasn't trying to be difficult, but prefer booth sitting and most times we will wait for one. We left at 1:45p and restaurant was no busier than when we arrived. Reservation/Booth or not! I guess saying all of this, your front staff need to have more people skills when dealing with your customers. They are the face and first point of contact. Again Kev was amazing & food was outstanding!

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