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    NORMS Restaurant

    3.1 (927 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Neekey H.

    i love the gumbo!!! next time, i am taking a bowl to go as well!!! tasty, full of chicken and just the right amount of heat!!!!

    Kayla U.

    Service is always nice and polite here at the Riverside NORMS. The menu is extensive; and there's something for everyone. I usually spoil myself with a Tbone&eggs with hash browns and a side of fruits and waffles.....but today, my hashbrowns came out burnt beyond recognition :( Don't know what happened but I was surprised they even served it to me. So again, I've brought my family to NORMS for the past 30yrs and we usually enjoy our meals here. With that said, it really depends on the team/wait-staff/cook that you encounter that can make-OR-break the experience. Today was a BUST......but hopefully next month, Norms, you'll do better. :) we still love you for the comfort food and the friendly service. See you next month!

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    Cami N.

    Came in the morning. There was a lot of people because of Mother's Day. The wait to get sat was 20 minutes but took 35 minutes. The waitress got our order as we sat down. 30 minutes later she came with an order that wasn't ours. She said "I'm confused." She left and gave that order to a table behind us. Apparently someone told her the wrong table number. We waited another 10 minutes for our order. In total we waited about an hour and 20 minutes to receive our food. I understand it's super busy and it's a holiday it was a hectic day. We got 4 refils of (hot) coffee before we got our food. Brother said the coffee (hot) tasted burnt. The food was good. I got a cold brew vanilla cause they didn't have caramel, it was good. I think the cold brew coffee is new. The busboy was on top of our section. He got our creamer and napkins when the waitress I guess forgot. He was constantly asking if we needed refills. Again it was super busy. I've been to this Norms twice before and one of those two times I got food poisoning, but this time the food was really good. I got a socal breakfast with sunny side up eggs, sausage and hash browns I wanted fries but the waitress didn't ask if I wanted hash browns, fries or fruit she just asked how I wanted my eggs and if sausage or bacon. The new hot sauces they have are not good.

    BLT. Lots of bacon
    Johnnie C.

    I happened upon this spot looking for something else. Large space and decently clean. I was seated and managed to order quickly. They had various options as usual, and the food is good to me. I had a BLT, with a salad and drink, which came out to about $21. They offer senior citizens discounts also for age 55 and up- 10% off of your meal. Everything was to my liking during this visit, no complaints!

    1/2 LB. NEW YORK STEAK & EGGS

    This was actually gross. The New York steak was what seemed boiled rather than how it should be cooked. I asked for it medium which should have some blood running out as any normal steak would but this one didn't and it had a white-ish pink look to it. Flavorless completely . When I cut into it , it was effortless , it didn't even saw through, as soon as I put the knife to cut it slid right through. Again, something I have never experienced with steaks before. Never coming back again, that's forsure.

    PORK CHOPS & EGGS
    Hailie S.

    Incredibly disappointed with norms, I used to come here years ago and the food was delicious and I would often bring my family here. Me and my husband came today expecting a good meal but were left with burnt coffee, a sticky table and a raw porkchop and unseasoned undercooked eggs. I'm not sure how this place has gone so downhill in the past few years but definitely won't be coming back.

    Cajun chicken sandwich with onion rings
    James A.

    First time stopping in at Norm's for two members of our party of three: we all agreed the experience was really great. We were on the way to Indio, so needed a place to stop for lunch half-way (not necessarily distance but time). The trip from Long Beach to Riverside took a lot less time than anticipated, so got to Norm's about 5 minutes before 11. There are 24 locations across SoCal, and unlike other Norm's, this one is not 24hrs, but open from 07:00 - 23:00. We were greeted warmly by the host when we entered, and immediately shown to a booth in the back. The two dining rooms are very large, with a definite retro fee but not outdated. Tony was our waiter, and he was extremely attentive throughout (even though he had a lot of tables to cover). We learned from his nametag, that he is a certified trainer, and his skills really showed from his efficiency, accuracy, and kindness. Like other restaurants, Norm's has a limited time value menu, which we looked at first. The three of us decided to try different plates, sharing some of the sides. We couldn't allow any take-home, so didn't order too much. Grilled Trout Fillet ($12.99) - I don't see trout in many menus out West, so had to get it. It comes with fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce, and lemon wedges. It was one whole piece of trout, grilled and seasoned well, topped off with fresh lemon juice. I really enjoyed it, especially for the price. The cole slaw serving was generous and it went great with the fish. The fries were not good...had been sitting out too long under the heat lamp. Cajun Chicken Sandwich ($13.99) - choice of side so got Onion Rings. My mother-in-law really enjoyed her sandwich, and shared most of the onion rings with me. The rings were good, definitely from frozen and food service grade, but fried well. Quarter pound burger meal ($11.99) - with fries and soda. The beef was fast food grade, and the fries were the same as mine. Seniors get 10% off of their meal, and like other diners, you get the bill tableside, but you pay upfront. Again, just wanted to call out how well our service went. The food was solid, and the value was good, but the service is what drove this review. Everything went smoothly, and Mom even asked if there are Norm's closer to our home...we will probably visit one of them in the near future.

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    24 days ago

    Service was great. Thanks to our server Marbella!! Friendly and helpful with the menu.

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    2 days ago

    Ms.Reyes was very polite, friendly, and gave us a great service. And the food was delicious!

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    17 days ago

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    Thanks Tracey, we hope to see you again soon!

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    22 days ago

    Marbella was fantastic! Great service and the wings were excellent. Quick service and very friendly.

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    3 days ago

    Ms. Reyes is the best waitress! Very attentive and welcoming! She is very nice and answers all questions.

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    26 days ago

    Marbella was incredibly sweet, thoughtful, and attentive. She made our first experience at Norms wonderful. They are lucky to have her

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    22 days ago

    I would like to thank Marbella for great service and making my breakfast every morning a pleasant one

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    3 months ago

    The food was good but the standout was our server, Reyes! She was attentive and thorough and a delight to deal with today.

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    3 months ago

    Service is really great!! I recommended. Their soup is so delicious. Quite clean and nice ambiance.

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    29 days ago

    Reyes and Alejandro always provides great service. Restaurant always clean. All the staff is friendly.

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    Thank you to Mrs Reyes for all the hospitality. It was greatly appreciated. Service and food was amazing.

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