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Fine Dining and Wine Spectator Wine at Norman’s - Norman's - Orlando, Orlando, FL

Norman's - Orlando

4.7
4.7
782 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located off of Sand Lake Road, along the city's famed "Restaurant Row", NORMAN’S was recently voted BEST Restaurant in the 2024 Readers Choice Dining Awards by Orlando Magazine. Also named as the TOP Florida Restaurant in 2024 by Southern Living Magazine!

Norman Van Aken is a restaurateur, chef, author, and James Beard recipient of “Who’s Who in America" regarded as the “Founder” of New World Cuisine.”

Our restaurant offers a creative culinary and mixology experience, including an extensive wine list. We offer our main dining room, two private dining rooms, and our interior bar/lounge. Our elegant, covered Terrace offers alfresco dining, with live music on Friday nights, & a DJ on Friday/Saturday.

HAPPY HOUR Mon-Friday from 5:00- 7:00PM, $10 Cocktails, $8 wines by the glass & various Tapas creations. DRESS CODE:
Dining Room: Smart Casual/ Smart Dress (jackets are not required)
Terrace: Resort Casual/ No baseball caps, gym apparel, tank tops, or flip flops
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 17:00–19:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (321) 754-1025
  • Website
    https://normans.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Norman Van Aken
  • Private party facilities
    NORMAN'S has 2 private dining rooms, a 2,500-square-foot covered outdoor terrace with private bar, and the ability to host partial and full buyouts for social and/or corporate events. Enjoy passed hors d'oeuvres, craft cocktails, multi-course dinners, or even a curated experience with Chef Norman!
  • Private party contact
    Laura Fletcher: (321) 204-9248
  • Location
    7924 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, FL 32819-5424
  • Area
    I Drive / Sand Lake
  • Cross Street
    Northwest corner of Sand Lake Road and Della Drive<br />
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    **Please Note**If you use UBER, please be aware that the directions they have may not be correct - make sure you verify our CORRECT Address with your UBER driver before booking a ride! 7924 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, Florida 32819
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 782 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Orlando / Central Florida East

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  • Orlando

    Steakhouse

  • Orlando

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Review summary

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Norman's in Orlando is a culinary gem that offers an "amazing experience" with Chef Carlos's "best food in Orlando." Guests rave about the "exceptional service," especially from servers like Vincent and Becca, who enhance the dining experience with their warmth and attentiveness. The atmosphere is "gorgeous," and the menu features standout dishes like the blue crab beignets and snapper. Perfect for special occasions, Norman's promises a memorable evening with its "fine attention to details" and "flawless" service, making it a top choice for both locals and visitors.

782 Reviews

  1. Jared

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Awful service and food was average at best. Would not suggest this place at all and for sure would never come back.

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  2. Noel

    VIP

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ll keep this brief. Here is my summary: 1.Food: The food was okay overall. The steak was not cooked to the requested medium temperature and arrived cold, which was disappointing. However, the potatoes and carrots that accompanied the steak were excellent. The yuca with shrimp was a standout and highly recommended. My wife’s truffle mashed potatoes were delicious, while the fish was just okay. For dessert, the choco flan was excellent. While there were highlights, the overall food experience was average. 2.Service: The biggest issue for us was the service. Although it was a busy night, we waited far too long for our drinks to arrive. After finishing our first course, no one came to clear the dirty plates, which remained on the table for an extended period. My wife had to take my water because hers was never refilled, and there was no replacement offered. Additionally, there was no follow-up from our server to check on us or provide updates on our meal. The server seemed unhappy or stressed, which negatively impacted the experience. The hostess who greeted us was very friendly, which we appreciated. However, for the price point of this restaurant, we expected much better service. We frequent other establishments such as Knife & Spoon, Ruth’s Chris, Capital Grille, Capa, and Kress Chophouse, and have never experienced service issues like this. Unfortunately, the subpar service made our Christmas Eve dinner a disappointment and far from what we had hoped for.

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  3. Kerri

    Oxford

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chris took great care of us as did the rest of the staff at Norman's. We both enjoyed our holiday-themed cocktails and our food and wine were delicious. Definitely a return trip for us!

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  4. Diana

    VIP

    Orlando

    35 reviews

    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Four of us went to dinner on Christmas Eve with a 6:30 reservation. I was not happy with having to make a $100 deposit on our reservation, but OK, I did it for Christmas Eve. Later I was told it would be refunded to my card in about 10 days. Will not do this again. We arrived for this early reservation to be told our table was not available yet and would we like a table outside (in 60 degree weather). We said no and they took us to the bar where they did nicely pay for a round of drinks. We could see many empty tables, but were not given one for about 30 minutes. They did try to make us happy, but I must say that our meals were just OK. I feel like there are better dinners to be had nearby in the $50+ range.

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  5. Ronald

    VIP

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Norman's is where you go for a unique food experience where the dishes are creative and tasty. A step above a typical fine dining restaurant like Morton's, Capital Grille etc.

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  6. Scott

    VIP

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service!! Really the best server we have ever had!

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  7. Stephen

    VIP

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and great service all around. Portions were on smaller side.

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  8. Patricia

    VIP

    Orlando

    102 reviews

    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a special occasion restaurant. Prices are a bit higher than expected, but the food is amazing. Drink prices were very high, and the wine list had many more high end wines than affordable wines. It seemed tailored to expense account guests. But each dish coming out of the kitchen was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. Our tenderloins were cooked exactly as requested, and accompanying sides were delicious. I will dine there again.

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  9. thomas

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Experience was better the second time. The food was good, the ambience was good, however the lighting could have been better. I had to use my phone flash light to read the menu.

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  10. Andi

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was busy, but did his best. Drinks great. The food was okay. The crispy shrimp was a delight, though my crab beignet were soggy.

    1 person found this helpful

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Norman's - Orlando is rated 4.7 stars by 782 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Norman's - Orlando

7924 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, FL 32819-5424

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Northwest corner of Sand Lake Road and Della Drive<br />
  • Area
    I Drive / Sand Lake
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 17:00–19:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    **Please Note**If you use UBER, please be aware that the directions they have may not be correct - make sure you verify our CORRECT Address with your UBER driver before booking a ride! 7924 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, Florida 32819
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Norman Van Aken
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://normans.com/
  • Phone number
    (321) 754-1025
  • Private party facilities
    NORMAN'S has 2 private dining rooms, a 2,500-square-foot covered outdoor terrace with private bar, and the ability to host partial and full buyouts for social and/or corporate events. Enjoy passed hors d'oeuvres, craft cocktails, multi-course dinners, or even a curated experience with Chef Norman!
  • Private party contact
    Laura Fletcher: (321) 204-9248
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