The Norbert

Thursday night. Good food. TOO LOUD! Had to shout to be heard.
Got there on time for 6:00 reservation. Settled in. We were then told we had to move because our low table was reserved for someone else. They told us a high table is reserved for us (in the middle of the room) so I asked if we could wait for another low table to open up. They said no because a group of 30 was coming!!! (I didn’t quite get that).
Our new high table was between two parties, who I thought were together, but it turned out they weren’t. Lots of moving back and forth between them. Both tables were so loud we couldn’t hear each other. We waited about 25 minutes for a waitress to come for a drink order.
The owner was a good guy, but I would have thought he would have bought us a round of drinks after all that, but no such offer was made. Very disappointing.
Full disclosure:
— Our original table was given up for a wheelchair person, so that was perfectly fine. But I still don’t get why we couldn’t wait for another low table to open up.
— I called in our reservations at 2:00 (with Rob) for 6:00 and specifically asked for a low table (we were with older friends and I have neck problems so my feet need to be on the floor).
— There were other low tables. I doubt if they all had reservations.
— Had I known a group of 30 was coming, we would have gone somewhere else.
I have heard and read nothing but good things about this place, so I feel like maybe I’m being a little picky. Did we just hit on a bad night?
Like I said, the food was very good, but don’t expect a quiet dinner.
Will probably be back, but with much different expectations.

Great place for a dinner date or a fun night out with friends. The atmosphere is great and the menu won’t disappoint!

Visiting family in West Bend this week and made it in to The Norbert for dinner. Outstanding and friendly service from the start. Ordered 14 different plates, all were excellent. Cocktails perfectly mixed. The décor reminds me of hip restaurants in Atlanta/​Charleston. Looking forward to my next visit.

Really cute bar, came here for a company function and liked the bar a lot. However, it’s pretty pricy for not being in a major city, it’s Chicago prices in West Bend. Other than prices it’s a great bar/​restaurant.
Super cute and trendy, looks like it stepped right out of a major city in fact.

Went on a Thursday night, which is ladies night. $ 6.00 martini night for the ladies. I also had the Kentucky beer brewed in an oak barrel. Loved it. Had an avacado taco and shrimp taco and both were very good. Warm inviting atmosphere, and friendly staff. Our bartender was fun, yet professional. Yes, a bit pricey. It’s worth it.