09/22/09

best-most interesting bar food in seattle

by bballchico

hands down..the best, most interesting bar food in seattle. you read the menu the food sounds interesting. It is good or better than the description. there are eaterys out there that wish they served food as good as Norms. Slowly working my way thru the menu to enjoy the experience. Ice cold Black Butte in bottles a plus for me.

• Pros: the food.the wait staff. tv positions.bar with foot rail.
• Cons: i'm just not a dog person

08/26/09

The kitchen, the bar, the food----GREAT!

by draym

My wife and I have been going here for about 6 years, and the kitchen staff keeps doing amazing things. The staff is friendly, and the dogs are well-behaved, or Steve (Norm's pet) will 86 'em!

• Pros: doggie bowls, the catch, the pastrami sandwich, all the rest
• Cons: sometimes the parking

06/14/09

A really fun place!

by smitty2009

We go to Norms once a month and bring our doggies. They LOVE it! We order them their own burger (hold the spices, please) which comes in a bowl. They get their own water bowl too...! I've had the Cobb Salad, burger, Chicken and Brie Sandwich, Mac n Cheese, Hot Wings, Meatloaf... all are VERY good. I love the Pub Trivia, watching/listening to sports and being able to sit inside a restaurant with our dogs beside us and not tied up outside.

I highly recommend this place to all dog lovers, beer drinkers and people people! See you there!

• Pros: Great food, efficient & friendly staff
• Cons: NONE

06/09/09

Expected delightfulness

by ilovepeach21

So I finally went to Norms. I went with my boyfriend and our two dogs. We made a point to go during happy hour for some cheap drink and eats. I definitly was pleased. The atmosphere was very fun and casual, and the happy hour menu was well priced. I will say that the food isnt exactly the most amazing, however it is totally worth it to be in a fun bar with your animal friends!

• Pros: dog friendly, very cool interior, good happy hour
• Cons: just "ok" food

05/20/09

Dogs Welcome!

by jooz

bring your dog, watch a game, get some chip and dip, bloody mary's are awesome. Food is mediocre and a little over-priced, but cool spot, cool people... and they sell 40's of PBR too!

• Pros: Games on, Dogs lounging, Decent Food
• Cons: Food is just decent

04/29/09

my headline for the day

by loid222

actually, i've just been here a week ago.. hmmm... can't believe its very nice in here... good stuffs just the thing that i don't like the name of this restau.

• Pros: best of the best
• Cons: why?secret

10/10/08

Best brie and pears!

by minnesotan_1981

The warmed olive oil infused with basil and garlic over brie, served with sliced pears and baquette is incredible!

04/15/08

Atmosphere + Great Food

by johnnali

My husband and I (and our pup) have wanted to try this place for a while. We embarked on a bike ride from Magnolia through Ballard and were ready for lunch when we got to Fremont. Problem...dog in tow and we hate tieing her up outside, so we dropped into Norm's. We were impressed to find a great menu, it was hard to pick just one item and friendly staff. They were a little slow but very friendly and it made for a relaxing lunch with our pouch by our feet. I had the Beatrice sandwich, loaded with turkey, swiss and sauerkraut accompanied by homemade potatoe chips and delicious slaw. My husband has a burger that was equally, if not more, delicious. It was great to find a place that has a great atmosphere and tempting bar food. We can't wait to come back and try the other enticing menu items like cornmeal calamari and funeral fries!

• Pros: Great food
• Cons: parking could be difficult

10/18/07

Dog Owner's Dream

by sarahboerner

I absolutely without any reservations would recommend Norms Ale House and Eatery to any dog owner or dog lover (and everyone else for that matter)! This eatery has become a favorite for my husband and I since we can enjoy time out with friends and include our Basenji in on the fun. This has also been wonderful for our dog to get more experience with other dogs and unfamiliar people. The food is actually quite good in my opinion and much of the menu can be tweaked for those on a vegetarian diet (My husband and I both are vegetarian). My friend Katey assures me that the food with meat products in it is delicious too! They have a great variety of drink options also (beer, wine, specialty drinks, non-alcoholic). The service is always fast and the wait staff are so kind and sweet each time we are there. We have become such regulars now that in fact one of the waitresses recognizes our pup and we have had some great conversations with her during slower business hours. Saturdays are always quite busy so if you are looking for a quiet and mellow atmosphere I would urge you to check this place out a different day of the week. You have got to check this place out! It is awesome for a low-key, friendly dinner or drink!

08/30/07

Awesome. I'll definently come back!

by daredevilxxx

I had a great time at Norm's! The service was quick and friendly, the food was warm when served to me. I got the Bacon, Avocado, Cheese Burger and it was delicious! The fries were super yummy as well.

I loved looking around and seeing a bunch of well behaved dogs in the bar too! Very cool. It was also pretty neat to see 40s of PBR in paper bags.

I had a great time singing happy birthday with the rest of the bar to the poor guy sitting at the next booth. I love that kind of banding together with a bunch of strangers to do something like that!

• Pros: great service, yummy bar food, dogs are allowed inside!