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- Hours:
Mon-Thu. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Fri. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Thu, Fri, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
115 reviews for Norm's Eatery & Ale House
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Yay! I'm a fan!
Service is always good. Whats better - crowd is always good. Its a down to earth bunch, whom have probably read a novel cover to cover in the last 6 months, which makes for good conversation!
You know me, had a Bloody Maria - this place has all the fixins (beans, veggies and more). Very yummy! Also had the app, Brie with Pears... yummy! My friend had a burger which he would not shut up about - it was that good!
OH and guess what - if I had a dog, I would have brought him, but we broke up 2 weeks ago... : )
Cheers Yall!
This is my first time going here.
I like that you can bring your dog.
I like that there is a big area in the back with couches.
I like that the staff was working hard to accommodate the size of my party.
I don't like that some of the patrons don't control there dogs well.
The foo was so-so. Not sure about the drinks. I had water.
Mixed drinks are weak. Beer is good.
Bartenders are nice. Doormen are dickwads.
People are generally cool. Not enough space for all these people on Fri/Sat nights.
The place feels like it has some history. The bathrooms are disgusting.
So on one hand, it's.. on the other, it's... a big "ehhhh" from me.
I'd go here, but never excited to be here.
A Fremont bar with laid back atmosphere and friendly patrons? Could it be true? Yes, and bonus if you are a dog lover. Norms is a busy bar with pricey pints and food, as well as an abundance of four legged friends.
I try to hit up happy hour (5-7pm), where appetizers are lowered from the $9 range to $5, and beers are $4 instead of $5. The food is really good, and the service friendly if not slow at times. And I get my fix of dog petting with all the friendly patrons. I find I can have a conversation with my friends at a bar that doesn't encourage tequila shots and axe body spray. Good deal for all involved.
Like going to a dog park with beer and apps. If you like dogs, then this deserves 5 stars.
Fun bar! Nice vibe, great for dog lovers.
Had a tasty tequila shot and big ol' 40. Surprise.
But the BEST thing about Norm's was how they found my favorite scarf that I had let slip down the side of a booth, and held it for me through the weekend. That scarf came from Egypt with a friend and there would have been no way to replace it!
Thanks, Norm's!
Norm's is a fine little neighborhood bar and grill, and has all of things you'd expect from a fine little neighborhood bar and grill: cold beer, good food, TVs, a trivia night, and a comfortable environment to enjoy these things in varying combinations. But what makes Norm's special is that you can enjoy all of these things with your pooch! I'm not entirely how they get away with allowing dogs in the dining area, but I assume it's a don't-ask-don't-tell, wink-wink-nudge-nudge kind of affair.
The dog motif is prevalent throughout the restaurant, but not without taste, featuring portraits, paintings, sculpture, and other adornments of a more artistic nature. The only real exception is in the primary restroom, which includes a poster of puppies taken with a wide angle lens and some cheesy saying like "The best things in life are fuzzy."
Even if we couldn't bring our dogs, we'd still visit for the consistently good food and the casual environment. The daily special is called the Dog Bowl, and is a rotating entree that has been appealing fairly frequently, but we usually stick with the burgers and sandwiches. My all-around favorite is the three pepper burger, but the meatloaf sandwich is addictive and the portabello gorgonzola burger is a very good vegetarian option.
It can get really crowded, particularly on Thursdays when they host a decent (and winnable) trivia night, which may not be the best for your dog if they're skittish around crowds or small enough to get lost or stepped on in a sea of feet and legs under varying degrees of inebriation. Service can also suffer a bit when it's SRO, but not unforgivably so.
I wish there were more bars in the area where it was officially acceptable to bring your dog, but we count ourselves lucky that Norm's not only fits that bill but is a pretty decent place even without the dog-friendly policy. On it's own merit I'd give it a high three, but being able to enjoy a burger and a Manny's with our four-legged family members somewhere other than our own house is easily worth an extra star.
I will remember the Gorgonzola portobello burger I had this weekend at norm's for the rest of my life. As a fake vegetarian [pescatarian, but can't bring myself to say that word out loud and can barely even type it because it's so la-la], I rarely experience mouth nirvana. But I'm pretty sure I did this Saturday. I bit into seared portobello, crumbly melty gorgonzola and surprise of suprises, a non-hard veggie patty and thought my mouth had hit pay dirt. I almost felt a little dirty, this burger was so good.
The service was as good as could be expected when the place is packed full of drunken oktoberfest goers, and there was at least one dog, which isn't my thing, but hey--I'd even suffer my neighbors' yip-yip minis to enjoy another one of these burgers.
I don' t have a dog, but I love playing with and petting and talking in the "i wuv you doggy woggy" voice to other people's dogs. You get to do that at Norm's.
I just went for happy hour with a friend and was impressed. We had two appetizers and two beers for $16. The hummus platter was fantastic, with the hummus obviously homemade. We also had the brie and pear platter, which came with a generous portion of brie and bread.
Happy Hour is from 4-7 everyday and I think they have a morning HH on the weekends. Also, they serve breakfast until 2 pm on weekends, which is a brilliant idea.
Draft beer is $3 during HH, a huge discount from the $5 regular. All apppetizers are $5 during HH also, another large discount, as some of them are around $10 regular. I would like it if they changed their beer on tap. I've been here a few times and it's always pretty much the same, even if the ones they have are tasty. (I love me some Moose Drool)
The service was prompt and friendly. I also really enjoy the seating arrangements. You can come with a pal or 5 and they have a spot for you. It was pretty busy during happy hour, which is a testament to the good food at good prices.
A great choice in the 'downtown' part of Fremont.
Just wanted to add that we meet the First Friday of each month now with various friends and our puppies. We've always had a good time. I've become a moose drool fan. Love the appetizers, but mostly love the staff and people who go to Norms.
How cool to have a place where we can bring our dogs with us on our nights out!
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3/1/2009
This is a great place to meet friends, dogs & otherwise. Anytime we can bring our pooches with us… Read more »
I don't have a dog, but I like other people's dogs. As long as they're friendly. I love that this place lets people hang out with their pups as they drink, eat, and/or hang out!
I had the "boring" burger and it was pretty good. Liked the fries, too. I love having the pickle on the side, even though this particular one was a little wet for my tastes. I don't like pickle juice going down my wrist as I take a bite of it!
Service was decent and I learned that I kind of dig whatever pilsner they had on tap. I think the name starts with a G?
I was there for a (very busy and popular, apparently) trivia night with some awesome Yelpers. The categories/questions were pretty hard and I only felt relatively knowledgeable in one category, but it was still fun and our team did well in the first half (the only one I was there for).
Norm's rules. Their veggie burgers are awesome and so are their daily changing veggie fritatas. Oh, and did I mention they have beer and great mimosas? Perfect fix for any hangover.
Just watch out for the waiter than ends every sentence with "Let's do this." I've tried to be funny and respond with "yes, let's do this." But it never gets a laugh.
I was really excited to find this place on Yelp, as I've been looking for a dog-friendly hangout spot so my exchange student friends can spend time with my dog [they love her]. Norm's was an obvious choice, as the dog theme is apparent throughout the restaurant. Zelda, my miniature dachshund, doesn't get to socialize much with other dogs [there isn't much foot traffic in our neighborhood] so we decided it would be best to go at an off-time -- we arrived right as they were opening at 11am.
Yummy fries and a yummier burger -- I had the Three Pepper Burger, which was amazing because they actually have high enough quality meat to serve it rare! The fries were seasoned with salt and pepper and were thin and cooked to the perfect consistency. I also had the Key Lime Pie drink which was super delicious.
Zelda loved being able to sit in a booth with me and rest her head on my lap. She also loved the bites of burger patty I snuck her.
A great place to cool down or just relax with your puppy, I look forward to returning to Norm's for trivia!
So I really like dogs and I like that when I'm hanging out at Norms I can be around them. The food is adequate, the staff is fine, they share a bathroom with Roxy's (which is a pro for me) - all 3 stars really.
But seriously. GET SOME BETTER BEER, PEOPLE. I like a lot of different kinds of beer but I never want to drink what they have on tap and generally end up with Moose Drool even though I find it boring.
Why would I spend a lot of time at a bar that doesn't have anything I want to drink?
So we brought little Amelie the Dog here on a Monday evening and were pleasantly surprised with the friendliness and laid back atmosphere. Albeit, the servers are a little chatty with each other and a little less attentive than I would like, it seems to me that a good time is had by all when coming to Norm's.
We had the bowl of homemade chips and sour cream dip, which was amazing. Brien kept lamenting how these were the best chips he's ever had... blah blah blah... I was just interested in taking as much of the sour cream dip as I could before he noticed.
I got the dill grilled cheese which had a lot going on for a grilled cheese sammich and was enjoyed the side caesar I subbed for the cole slaw, which is something I usually do as cabbage and I are not friends.
Brien got the chicken and brie sandwich on recommendation from our server and was astounded at the quality of the chicken. $29 later we figured this will be our last time here for awhile as the ticket really added up... but for the quality and quantity of food, it was worth it!
Amelie the Dog enjoyed herself immensely and I think I saw her make eyes at the german shepard sitting at the adjacent table.
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1/23/2009
My college roommate and I came here last night to catch up with each other. Fremont Coffee was… Read more »
A few years ago you could regularly see me and Fergus (dog) hitting Norm's on a Thursday for trivia. Steve, the owner, does a great job coming up with unique trivia questions and keeps it moving so you aren't sitting there for hours and hours.
My regular order (once they stopped serving their delicious pork chops) . . . a delicious Bacon and Avocado Burger (rare of course) and a Hales Cream Ale.
Now a days you'll find us there on a Sunday morning sipping $4.00 mimosas (me) and eating wheat toast (Fergus).
All and all Norm's is just a great, down to earth, restaurant/bar with a lot to offer Seattlites.
Especially Seattlites with dogs.
Norm's has become my go-to drinking spot. I just moved in a block away, and since I'm not going to be consistenly drinking at The Ballroom any time soon, Norm's wins by default. Default, the two greatest words in the English language. Norm's has good food, nothing mindblowing, but you know what? Sometimes I don't NEED my mind blown. Sometimes I just need a reliable bacon avacado cheeseburger or a well-crafted turkey sandwich. They could stand to lower the prices like a buck or two for each item, though. But that's just the sheisty gypsy in me, always looking for deal.
But lest we forget the real reason we all go to Norm's: You can bring your dog(s) with you!
Sure, the hygiene of the food is lowered a tad when there are dirty mutts everywhere, jumping on the furniture, but as dog owners we all probably stopped caring about that kind of stuff long ago anyway. Evidently, the owner figured out a little loophole in the state health regulations (or something) regarding that very issue; the staff just assumes every dog that walks through the door is a 'service' dog here to aid and assist and save lives and search through rubble, and the least we can do for these brave little heroes is let them hang out while their families eat food and get drunk.
One look at my dog and you'll know that if you were buried under a collapsed building, you are shit out of luck. She will wander away and try to find food while you suffocate under a slab of concrete.
But my dog's lack of bravery aside, Norm's is great. The staff is rad. Everybody there is cool as fuck. There is one waitress/bartender who looks Ukrainian or something, she's sexy. What's with the Pabst 40 oz. for six dollars though? I can walk a half a block to the bodega and get one for a buck and change. Is it the giddy little thrill nerds get when they drink forties? And IN a bar? OMG dude that is so lolz blah. Get the fuck outta here. Forties are meant to be drank in public parks and on benches, and for pocket change.
But that's a minor annoyance. Besides that, Norm's has a nice beer list. They could use at least one cheap beer on tap though. All their drafts are fancy shmancy Elysian Snow Drift Moose Horn Lagers and whatnots. Which I like, but I'd also like just the option to drink cheap pints if the mood (or current financial status) should strike. Bottles just don't go far enough. But again, not too big a deal.
Another charming thing Norm's does is their little Mariners promotions. It used to be 'Cheap Sex-on Mondays', which was bottles of Budweiser and Bud Light for the price of Richie Sexson's batting average, which was always abysmally low. You could get bottles of beer for like a buck! Since Richie's now gone and forgotten, it has now become 'Hit Below the Belt-re' Tuesdays (and Wednesdays too, I think), which, as you might assume, is the same deal but this time for Adrian Beltre's BA. Right now bottles would be about two bucks, but give him time, it will probably get cheaper. Mariners hit a five-game skid? Commiserate at Norm's and save!
So as I mentioned, the bacon avacado cheeseburger is where it's at. And I have them throw together a tasty turkey sandwich, with swiss, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, sprouts and avacado (not on the menu...I call it 'The Justin') which they always happily do, 'cause they are good people. Why, just this morning I had the Poppy's? Pally's? Polly's? I think it was 'The Polly's Scramble', which was ham and avacado (I like avacado a little bit) and green peppers (I think) all mixed in scrambled eggs with toast and fruit and such. My mama had 'The Veggie Scramble' (spinach, feta, roasted red peppers, she added avacado...the apple doesn't fall far from the tree). Both were eaten with much haste and much joy. And we both had our dogs with us! It made for a very enjoyable Saturday morning with my dear mother. Thanks, Norm's!
Nice atmosphere, liked having dogs around.
Slow, inattentive service.
Good, moderately priced food.
Okay beer.
Norm's was fine. We were there on an off night (no hostess) at a busy time (around 8pm on a Friday) with a group of 6. The burgers were enjoyed by all who ordered them. Fish and Chips were okay too. I will probably give Norm's another try.
I used to be a fan, a huge fan actually -- I'd frequent this bar for a variety of reasons, but mostly because I love the bartenders, food is great and the atmosphere is inviting... that was until my interaction last night, and for that I'm not going to willingly return to this establishment.
Here's the rundown on my experience.. Here I am drinking my frost cold PBR 40 and we all decide to leave (as I have a tendency to bar hop in Fremont frequently), so we square up with the bar, pound our drinks and are headed for the door when BANG my buddy who just walked out said, Damn, Steve I left my cigs at the table -- will you go grab them? As a faithful friend I say" sure" , turn around to take the 3 steps back into the front door I just left and this huge dickhead bouncer says, "hey' there's a line here", I'm like, "dude, I am just going back in to get something we left on the table and coming back outside to join my 15 other friends waiting at the door" . He gets all pissy and makes me wait a few minutes for the people "in line" to get back in, meanwhile all my shit is being cleared off the table and I'm getting pissed off that this is actually happening.
Finally tattooed ass hole bouncer lets me back in, I grab my cigs and walk back outside-- I mention that he was "rude" and it goes off.. We exchange some back and forth, but ultimately I left, and he made it clear that if I had a problem with it, "don't come back."
Yup, that's exactly what I'm going to do -- not come back.
He mentioned in his little tantrum that I'm a "regular" here, well, yes, I am a regular at your bar, and yes I have spent huge amounts of money on drinks and food there -- why treat someone who you know is a return customer like shit? I guess that's something he's gonna have to answer, until then -- fuck that place.
Now, I know that things like this can get heated when alcohol is involved, and I am probably not the "nicest" person after a few 40's, but I was very aware of what was going on, in a good mood, and have friends who can vouch for me, so I'm going to go with me being right in this one. Tread lightly if you do attempt norms, and don't leave any of your shit on the tables.
PS -- love the bartenders.
While waiting for a bus the other day, I was leafing through the Stranger and saw an ad with a dog wearing a Mariners hat. I thought this was pretty great; I tore out the ad and kept it in my wallet.
The next day, I was wandering around and ended up in Fremont. I figured that as long as I was in the neighborhood, I'd get a sandwich at Roxy's. Then I noticed that next door was the place whose ad I'd been carrying around. Naturally, I had to try it.
1. Friendly and prompt service.
2. Good food.
3. Pooches everywhere.
All said, a pretty great place. Only complaint is that my sandwich had some chips on the side, and the chips needed salt in the worst way.
My dog is a weirdo who insists on going EVERYWHERE with me & the hubby, or else he injures himself. This has severely curtailed my dining out experiences.
Norm's has been a boon to me. Where else can I get my drink & pub food on with the doggie in tow? Thanks, Norm's... for giving me back some semblance of a life... albeit still dog-centric.
I love this place! I love my dog and I really like that I can bring him here whether it is we're looking for a place to have lunch or a place to have a drink.
I will admit that my dog is like my child right now. We had a "doggy" birthday for him at Norms last year. The staff was great and treated our group as if we were having a birthday for a child. Drinks were good, appetizers were good, service was great even with a large group!
5. You can bring your dog
4. They have trivia night
3. They have $5 happy hour apps
2. Bartenders/and/owner are uber nice and pour mean and hard
1. They have PBR in 40's, in brown paper bags
Arriving early, even for the pre-funk standard- I sat leisurely nursing a beer and enjoying the appetizers and taking in the place. Heavy regular rotation, everyone knew everyone and was super nice.
I had the warmed brie and pears and the salmon cakes. Both were fabulous, although I agree w/ Nina, a little more bread and maybe a bit less oil on the brie.
Once the Yelpers starting arriving, it only got more fun. Kicking it up to a rum and coke was the right choice, i was a sheet and a half to the wind before even making it to the Yelp event.
It was great seeing so many people at the pre-funk, because honestly, I probably would have missed meeting some of you had it waited until the Ballroom.
Highlights definitely include meeting Nina and Wendy, seeing my sexy trailer park mama MMAD, and for absolute BEST spontaneous uttering EVER, the prize goes Rebecca L for:
Wait, Don's only Thirty-(let's just say it's bigger than 8, less than 10)??? I thought he was WAAAY older than that!!!
Norm's is definitely on my 'return' list and I will pre-funk it here before any other later event in the area fo'sure!
If you're looking for a new profile picture for your facebook account, head on down to Norm's and buy yourself a 40oz PBR and have it served in a bag. Sure, it's gimmicky, but spending a measly $5 for a 40oz is worth it for the photo ops and "back in high school" memories alone.
If contrived irony doesn't do it for you, then maybe their trivia nights will draw you in. We arrived around 6 on a Thursday evening and there was a fairly large and diverse crowd already gathered to get their trivia game on.
This bar has gone to the dogs, literally. The bar is not only bedecked in kitschy dog paraphernalia, but you're allowed to bring your pooch inside while you enjoy a pint.
On the weekends, I hear the place fills up, but if I find myself in Fremont on a weekday, I'd be happy to head to Norm's.
Came here for a friend's bday party, everyone was pretty much trash when I got there.
Good bartending service. Fast with our drinks, but I don't know about the mixture of some drinks.
Prices are okay. Wishd I was here early to eat their yummy food.
Will come back another day! :)
I'm pretty sure that for a brief moment last night I was talking to Norm, when a very friendly gentleman walked up to our group and asked if we were on the list. When we informed him that we were in fact Yelpers waiting for an event next door, he said "oh! I advertise on yelp" and looked almost convinced when he suggested he throw an event there. Then someone called him Norm and he responded. Makes sense, right?
After seeing this place on a Thursday night, I will gladly add it to my list of places in Fremont to frequent *during the week*.
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9/26/2007
Ohhhhh, Norm's.
You are nothing like the jovial alcoholic character on Cheers that I was hoping for.… Read more »
Dear Norm's...
You've gotten me drunk on school nights, weekend days, nights and new year's eve. I think this is officially the best relationship I've ever had with a bar. Plus your food is fucking tasty. From the 3 cheese omelet, spinach salad and chicken sandwich... I do believe you're responsible for my ass remaining shall we say...ghetto fabulous.
Can we go steady?
Kylene
If you should happen to go out in Fremont on a Saturday night, let me give you a few simple steps to follow to ensure a successful night.
1. Get to Norm's as close to 9:00 as you can.
2. Take your pick of empty tables.
3. Order a vodka tonic, because they make a good one.
~or~ if you're feeling classy,
3. Order a 40 of PBR in a paper bag.
4. Watch as dozens more people come in and gaze longingly at you in your comfy booth, while they have to stand amidst the throngs of people milling about.
5. Keep the drinks coming. The waitress will remember what you ordered and get it right every time.
6. Whatever you do, stay where you are. Don't try to go to any other bars. All you will find is disappointment. Rather, gird your loins and hang onto that table with your heels dug in.
they sell 40 oz on pabst in a brown bag. ghetto! the bartender Alyona is cool, and you can bring your dog here. didn't try any of the food menu though.
This is one of my all time fave bars to go to!
Not only are the prices good, but the people there aren't "strange" or "too cool for school." I always meet the most down to earth and fun people to hang out with!
Well, because of my previous bad experience at attempting to get to a yelp event and not finding parking, I decided to get down to Fremont early. Katie S. had mentioned HH at Norm's, so it seemed to be a good place to start.
My BFF and I had 2 cocktails each, and tried a fried brie and pear plate. The cheese was melty, garlicky, if not slightly oily. I would have expected double the amount of toast for the amount of hot oil and cheese you get, and we ended up ordering a second plate, we were hungry, and the cheese was tasty.
BFF was psyched when she learned that you could bring your dog in here. I thought it was pretty good, although the cocktails were a little pricey, they were well mixed. We will be back, and we will be bringing Bosco.
We are out in Fremont a lot...
I wasn't a huge fan of Norm's at first because we'd always come here after midnight and it was always super packed.
The last few times we've went out, we've come here earlier and it's not so bad. I like this place, the people who work here are friendly, and I always love the big dog by the door.
You can't beat paying $6 for a 40 to get drunk.
I love norms! This place makes good drinks, and has amazing food!!!!! Plus you can bring your dog in.
When you're in the mood for a salad or a burger, and you're in Fremont, there's always Norm's. It's pretty much the 'Red Door' 'cept that they allow dogs.
Nice and prompt service. Decently priced. The menu seemed just a little off for some reason.. there were a few odd items on that looked like they just didn't belong. They make a good big salad and the chowda and fries are delightful. Oh, and they have a decent selection of beers on tap.
I guess when you're not in the mood for Thai from one of the 46 places in Fremont.. or one of the India buffets isn't workin' out for you, this place might do ya right.
You know, Norm's isn't bad.
The food is pretty good, the beer is decent and is reasonable, they have a happy hour with cheap pints and half off appitizers. They have some issues frying things (can I have my calimari extra greasy with a side of oil? Thanks.) but that's not so uncommon. You know it went in with the last batch of chips and fries.
When I think of Fremont, and Thai is out, Norm's is an acceptable option.
Make sure to sit in the first booth and read what is framed there. Apparently some asspipe lushed out and stole some original art that someone made of the owners dogs. They now have a notice up suggesting that they return it and/or burn in hell. Understandable outrage posted as a not-so-passive-aggressive note!
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4/29/2007
Norm's isn't nearly as annoying as many of the other places in Fremont.
I would give it a four, but… Read more »
Having dogs there (even though I don't have one) and the availability of 40's (though not malt liquor only PBR) makes it pretty cool. Norms is a good laid back place that once would expect in a neighborhood like Fremont. Late night it does get a little busier and crowded due to overlap from the frat hangout Ballroom next door.
However, I would skip the food part unless you have to. The menu seemed to be pretty creative, but the cold turkey sandwich with creme cheese spread just wasn't that great. I think I would have been happier with a more standard bar food type menu. Maybe I shouldn't have gone with the fish and chips?
I heard about this place through Yelp and friends with dogs so I HAD to check it out with my dog! This place is very dog friendly! The staff was very nice to my dog. They have tables and booths... I grabbed a booth since it looks more comfortable and the couch in the back was taken. My dog sat/laying down until the table and people watched. I thought it was a quiet night since none of the dogs were barking. The dogs were either sitting or laying down by their owners. The dogs looked relaxed. There were a couple dogs that actually played with each other but they were on the ground.
The food is okay- its a typical bar type of food! I just enjoyed the experience and being able to bring my dog along. We will be back!
I love this place because it has great food, good atmosphere, and dogs are allowed there.
How great is it to enjoy good food, beer and company? This place allows for all three and by good company, I'm talking about your best 4 legged friend! Norm's namesake, a Golden Retriever, also inspires it's decor to include local dog enthusist artists and photographers to include Jamie Pflughoeft's incredible Decopaw designs. So everywhere you look you see wonderful pooches on the walls and sharing the floor close to their owners. That alone gives this place 5 stars!
Now, one would think that maybe this place is just your average pub however the food is incredible! Of course they have a wonderful selection of brew and a full bar to boot. I stopped by yesterday after working the Dog Day at Oktoberfest right down the road and was starving! Granted all food tastes wonderful on a growling tummy but since this was my second time here, I can honesty say they do things right!
My first time here I had the Fish N Chips with Wasabe Tarter, Yum E! My husband had the burger and enjoyed it immensely. Yesterday I devoured an amazing Bacon, Cheddar and Avocado Burger and lets just say it was gone in 60 seconds! The burger was cooked perfectly and came with all the accutriments on the side to assemble it however I wanted!
The others at our party had the BLAT which turned out to be a double decker version of the all time favorite and looked so good it was all I could do not to cause a distraction and take a bite! What, me? No, the dog did it! Another had the Mushroom Gorgonzola Burger that looked heavenly with melting yumminess on top! I need mention that the fries are to die for! Somewhat thin but perfectly crip on the outside and moist on the inside. Seasoned wonderfully with lots of black pepper and not too much salt.
I was able to drink a Pabst 40 and pretend I was Dennis Hopper from Blue Velvet. The food I had was decent and people can bring their dogs here.
But the service was awful and I felt like a piece of shit when I asked for something. Ya, I know they are short staffed, but at least pretend to be happy.
Zipzap Zubidy Bop!


