Norman at the Skyview Los Alamos

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   Dani

   Unspecified

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   Our server was fantastic, but the menu has been cut in half and when we arrived at 6:45pm two items were already sold out. There was very little selection. There was also a barking dog institute the restaurant non stop. Not once did a manager or server tell her to bring the dog outside. It was baffling that this was allowed to continue on. It was a huge disappointment because we were there for a birthday dinner and it was a terrible experience. We had our appetizers and then left.
   

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   Maria

   Central Coast

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   We have always enjoyed the ambiance and food. Unfortunately, during our most recent visit, we encountered some challenges that impacted our experience & will opt elsewhere in future! 1. **Limited Menu Options & Food Quality**: The menu seemed more limited than on previous visits, and the food quality was not up to the high standards we've come to expect for this restaurant in food/wine country . 2. **Dogs in the Dining Room**: While I am a huge dog and animal lover, I believe that allowing dogs in the indoor dining area can disrupt the ambiance. The two small dogs present during our visit barked every time the door opened, which was quite distracting and took away from the dining experience. Perhaps dogs could be restricted to the patio area instead. 3. **Slow Service**: There was only one bartender & 2 restaurant servers that also bused tables on a busy Saturday evening, which significantly slowed down service. While our server did a great job given the circumstances, the overall experience felt overwhelmed. I hope management takes notice & makes improvements
   

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   Jake

   Central Coast

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Prix Fixe menu on holidays is fire 🔥 and the drinks are great. One of our fav places on the Central Coast
   

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   Jon

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I was a bit hesitant about going to Norman's after reading some mixed reviews, but I'm so glad we decided to give it a try. When we arrived and parked at the bottom of the hill, we chose to forgo the cart and walk up, which turned out to be a lovely little trek. Upon arrival, we were immediately welcomed and seated at a charming table for two with the most comfortable chairs. Our server, Penelope, was delightful and took great care of us from the start. Our cocktails arrived quickly after we ordered, and the meal was equally impressive. The chicken in the Cavatelli Piccata was tender and juicy, making for a delicious dish. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience from beginning to end.
   

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   Roger

   San Francisco

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on January 26, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   My partner and I went for lunch on a Sunday. There were a few other diners there; but most tables were empty. The menu was limited (<10 selections for the main course). The food was very good - we both had the burger. Like the Skyview Motel, the restaurant had a 1950's - 60's motel vibe. Service was very good and prompt. We'll return when the weather warms up and enjoy the food at the tables around the pool outside the restaurant.
   

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   William

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   46 reviews

   4.0

   46 reviews

   Dined on January 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We ate here on a Wednesday night in January. We had reservations but didn't need them. The table next to us had 2 locals, which is a good sign. There is bar seating. The best table in the house is a booth on the right as you enter. Seats 4 but 2 had it on our night. One of us had the beet and burrata salad with salmon and liked it. I had the pork spatzzle, which was tasty but dry and it had a hard crust - too much time under the warming lamps? Decent service. It was the Wednesday night 1/2 off the wine bottle price and we had the motel's $50 coupon. All in all, a good deal for a decent meal. Very convenient if you're staying at the motel, which is a wonderful place.
   

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   Michele

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was fabulous. A dog friendly atmosphere will bring me and my friends back, over and over again
   

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   Roy

   VIP

   San Francisco

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 29, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Braised beef shortribs sucked, had to send the dish back twice
   

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   Rondi

   Los Angeles

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The five of us had a great experience at this quirky, beautifully restored motel/restaurant. Good food (except they were out of at least two items we wanted) and service. Only one food server (luckily it wasn’t busy) but the other staff stepped in graciously to help out. Friendly and accommodating, would stop in again sometime on our way north. One of a kind place (in the best way).
   

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    Courtney

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    The cocktails are great and we came back a few times during our stay for a drink. The food has declined since our last visit or we ate there on an off night. The chef’s go to on our visit was salt. Lots of salt. This worked for the French fries. We all loved them. The chicken was so salty I couldn’t eat it. The other two orders of chicken were the same. The lobster on my husband’s pasta was very fishy. The other pasta dishes were very bland. There was one server and one bartender with a full house so service was slow but they were both very nice.
    

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