I love blu!
I'm all about customer service and their staff has always been the friendliest! I have been many times and haven't had a server who wasn't upbeat, outgoing, and friendly.
They have a great drink special (I believe 5pm - close $2 wells and $3 double talls, and either $3 or $4 mimosas!)
Their food menu is pretty good too. Blu is a great place for having a bite to eat or just snacking while having some drinks and hanging out with friends. The best part is that they serve really late (I think their kitchen closes at like 1am) !! So you don't have to worry if you get out late and are still hungry! Their pizzas are really good. Flatbread style, nice and crispy crust, not too heavy yet really satisfying.
Try it out!
My finance and I were super excited to try something new in Norman. Unfortunately we were left wanting more.
The good stuff was the $2 well drinks, as a lot of others on here recommended and knew about.
We sat at the bar and the girls were extremely nice, knowledgeable about the food, but not the wine list or beers.
The bad a was the food. We had the Greek sampler plate thingy and it was really not good. The hummus looked like it was dumped out of container the pita bread was stale and not hot. Honestly could have made this at home and been happier
Then we had the fish tacos and the bleu cheese chips(suggestion of the waitress)
Fish tacos were not seasoned and need more flavor. Also they were on corn tortillas. If you offer corn you should offer flour tortillas as well.
The bleu cheese chips were the best but its only due to the overwhelming flavor or the crumbles. The sauce they poured on it was runny and a bit cold.
So I know this is harsh and I will return and give it one more chance. Maybe we just needed to order entrees-apps must not be their strong suit
I don't get to see my college friends often enough, but several times a year we get out our calendars and book about a month in advance to see each other. Needless to say, we want to have fun and enjoy a chance to catch up. Blu is the perfect place.
We went on a Thursday night, and I'm so old I had forgotten Thursday night is the party night. But it was such a good fit for us - we got there at about 7:30 when it was still dead and ordered some crazy cheap drinks and small plates. Our waitress was lovely and managed to take great care of us without bringing our conversation to a halt.
The food was great. We had a hummus, tapenade and something else sampler with pita and (upon request) sliced fresh veggies, which were a perfect addition. We also split a couple of flatbread pizzas that were so good.
As the night went on and we got louder, it got busier so it all worked out okay. It also made me feel less bad about sitting at our waitress' table for three hours, since we left right about the time it got really busy. It was great to see it packed with happy college kids, grad students and the like. I want to grab them by the shoulders and tell them to stay as long as they can, Ã la Billy Madison, have as much fun as they can, not worry too much about the future, etc. But I resisted the urge, just took my old lady self home.
I'm looking forward to coming back and trying the rest of the menu while enjoying more Norman nostalgia!
I'm a big fan of having a drinks and appetizers night, and blu is a great place for this. They have a great selection on food and drinks and everything I've ever had has been delicious. This is a great place for groups - big or small. The brunch is also wonderful and you're almost always seated right away.
Review Source:This place is definitely my new favorite bar in town.
When you first walk in, it was a bit confusing as there was no hostess waiting... Â The bartender quickly came to our rescue though and took good care of us. Â
I love the decor-very trendy and chic. Â It has great areas for intimite conversation or boisterous drinking.
I had mimosas, and at two dollars a pop they can't be beat! Â You can get a double for $1 more, which I might or might not have done...
For lunch, I ordered off the 2/$8 menu and had a hot ham sandwich and macaroni and cheese. Â The sandwich was awesome, strawberries, Brie, gooey yumminess. Â I didn't eat the top part of the bread, I loved the bread but it was too thick to easily eat as a sandwich. Â I left the top off and fork and knife'd it. Â The macaroni and cheese was no disappointment. Â Sort of a grown up version of the Kraft kind but in a good way.
The great drink list and creative menu make this a place to be reckoned with.
This is my favorite bar in Norman, and probably my favorite bar that I've yet been to in my 10-12 years in Oklahoma. Â In fact, it's probably one of my favorite bars I've EVER been to anywhere.
I don't know what that one 2-star reviewer was talking about; the food is delicious and this is one of the cheapest places to drink in town. Â As of January 2013, well drinks are $2, and they've been that cheap for several years at least. Â Sure, they're a little weak, but when you're whole night's drinking tab is $10-$12, you really can't complain.
The crowd is a tad bit hipster/douchy at times, but it IS a college town, and the douchiness is far from overpowering like a lot of other bars I've been in. Â The waitress are usually pretty damn hot (not to mention pretty nice), and often dressed in skin-tight clothing. Â Even on the busiest nights, there's usually plenty of seating. Â I've been here twice for New Year's, and never had to wait more than 5 or 10 minutes to be seated.
I really can't think of anything negative to say about Blu. Â The food, the drinks, the girls, the decor... everything is top notch. Â I hope they can maintain this aura for years to come!
Bar crawling on a rainy Saturday night sounded like a good idea.... Â So the boyfriend and I decided to try out a couple bars. I was pretty impressed with the setup at Blu. They have a couple private rooms if you're looking for a more intimate affair and a dining room that spills into the bar area. Have to admit that I was a little confused on where I was suppose to go when I walked in because there wasn't a hostess stand at the front. The bartenders were super friendly and suggested we sit at the bar or grab any open table.
I ordered a glass of Cline Viognier and the Beet & Fig salad sans goat cheese. I'm not a fan of gamey cheese- it just taste and smells weird to me! The bf ordered a double whisky coke (it was only $3!!!) and now claims this is his favorite bar -heehee! When the salad came out, I was surprised to see that there was a true salad with greens! Normally when you order something with beets and figs, all that comes out is a small plate of the stuff. I was pretty happy :) The only thing I didn't really like was the dressing. The balsamic wasn't mind blowing, but decent.
All in all, we'll probably end up frequenting this place and hopefully sit down for an actual meal in the future.
If you haven't ever been to blu or you haven't been in a while, the time has come to go!  My husband and I went to blu to try out some of the new menu items and we were duly impressed.  To see the entire menu including the sensational Sunday  brunch, go to <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegoodlifeok.com%2Fblumenu&s=e79dd29384e55f7596a27e0229f5ed643b7893bbf5bc989635b8f870509a8318" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.thegoodlifeok…</a>.  The chicken strudel was amazing; better than Cheever's version and I honestly did not think that would be possible.  The green chile tamale with quinoa received rave reviews from my husband, though after tasting my chicken strudel, he was prepared to eat his dinner and mine too.  The blu tomoatoes (blu's version of a caprese salad) and the new and improved cheese plate were awesome.  I cannot wait to go back and sample more new items, but thank goodness they left some of our old favorites on the menu too.  The people in the Good Life group continue to live up to their reputation!  Go to blu soon!II
Review Source:Haven't been here in a long time but when we did go the food was good and the drinks were delicious! Â This a nice quiet place for a date if you go early in the evening. Â Don't know what it is like when more of the 'bar' crowd is coming in. Â However, I have heard good things about this place in that arena as well...
Review Source:Took my man here for his b-day and ended up apologizing for it.  Started out with an incredibly slow waitress (I don't think she had quite mastered the art of multiple tables yet...) and it went downhill from there.  We started with the blue cheese potato chips - Highlight of the night!  Really tasty!  But the overcooked (and tough) steak was hard to swallow (literally and figuratively).  With that said, the manager truly was top-notch!  He noticed from afar that my hubby was not enjoying the steak and took it upon himself  to check our order with the kitchen, noted that it was not medium-rare and came over to our table to apologize and comp the steak.  This act alone would have convinced us that we should give Blu another chance, until our waitress decided that the comp was a mistake and added it back into our bill.  Worked that out, but the damage was done - won't be going back.  Would recommend the restaurant for drinks and light eats (I.e. potato chips), but not for dining and definitely not for a special occasion.
Review Source:I know I've said this before, but 2 words: Strawberry Mojitos.
I've only been there twice, but I will definitely be a new regular on the weekends..or after a bad day...or any other excuse to go there for some. They have fresh strawberries and mint, taste delicious, and will get you shwasty face if you aren't careful. And I'm not complaining.
The menu is a la carte, but the most expensive thing is about $12. Mediterranean plate, macaroni and cheese, calamari, and ahi tuna will make anyone happy. Â
Sit out on the patio, enjoy the hipster/chic atmosphere, and friendly, quirky waitresses. Â As a college graduate who hangs out with an older 20's crowd, this place is great to escape the usual young college student crowded places around town. Â Again for repetative purposes, STRAWBERRY MOJITOS.
Blu is a favorite within my group of friends. Â There is always somewhere to sit (but if you have kind of a big group, call ahead) and you can reserve the rooms that have lots of seating, TVs, and a more intimate environment for big groups that want to hang out for the night. Â We have reserved both of the rooms multiple times and we always have fun. Â There is also seating on the deck, covered or uncovered.
After a certain time, all well drinks are only $2 until close. Â Most of the waitresses are very nice. Â The food can be a little pricey, but some of it is well worth it. Â My favorite thing to get there are the Maytag blu cheese chips, which are ridged potato chips with bleu cheese crumbles and dressing melted on the top and fresh herbs sprinkled over them. Â I have dreams about these chips. Â Also, the sweet potato fries and their dipping sauce are killer.
While it can be an expensive experience, it can also be a cheap one, you just have to know your budget and stick to it. Â If you want it cheap, eat before you come or only get one appetizer and stick to well drinks. Â Also, if you get a double, it will last you longer, won't be watered down and doesn't tack onto the price much.
Brunches are fabulous with an extensive Bloody Mary bar filled with various mixes, garnishes & spices to build your own perfect concoction. Â When I went, I got the Eggs Benedict and loved it.
I know some people in Norman who aren't huge fans, and I get what they are saying, but it's a spot we always come back to when we have a large party and are craving those blu cheese chips.... Â Highly recommend trying at least once!
Awesome alternative to the chain restaurant. I really liked the downtown location in a renovated building and hipster vibe.
The crowd is definitely young- I am sure that has a lot to do with Norman being a college town.
Had a great bottle of pinot grigio and the seared ahi tuna. The tuna was wonderfully seasoned and the perfect light dinner for the summertime.
I love blu. Â I love cheap well drinks and a thoughtful wine list. Â The food is better than average bar food - sweet potato fries and maytag blu cheese chips are the bomb. Â It's the perfect spot for a big group of friends, because you can spend as little or as much as you like. Â If you want a tasty steak and $12 malbec - go for it. Â Or keep it college with a cheap, but tasty, drink and pretty appetizers.
Review Source:Blu is impressive for many different reasons. Here are a few:
1) Great ambiance. Very modern and chic. It feels like a very expensive restaurant.
2) $2 well drinks all night! Even on the weekends. Are you kidding me?
3) High-end heaven-in-your-mouth appetizers. I like the bruschetta and sweet potato fries but the real star is the hummus. It's spiced with red pepper and served with cheese crostinis. (Hint: It's cheaper to get hummus as a side item to your dinner entree. Still comes with delicious crostinis!)
4) High-end food at a reasonable price. I have paid a lot more for food of this caliber. Try the pizza. It has a fresh, not greasy, taste.
Basically, at Blu you get to experience fine dining without going broke. And with $2 wells you can also have a good night without going broke. Blu is hands down the best place in Norman to eat on a Friday or Saturday night. Just look at the rest of the reviews. It's a hit!
My go to place in Norman. Have been there countless times for lunch, dinner and even a few wine tastings. Love the $5 pizzas before 6pm (or is it 7pm?). More times than not they have a great bottle of wine on special but otherwise they always have $2 wells all night and $2 beers after 10pm... I think that's how it works, I usually don't really care by 10pm...
Great atmosphere and great staff. Great menu, I've pretty much had everything on it... I do wish they changed it up a bit more though. I know the wine is really supposed to be centre stage but would love a few more food options for us regulars. Try the sweet potato fries and the Mac & Cheese.
My sister and bro-in-law talked up Blu for about a month before I arrived in Noman for a visit. I was quite exited to try out Blu, and it did not disappointed. The restaurant offered a fantastic wine list featuring a wide variety of wine by the bottle and a few highlights by the glass. The wait staff was very friendly, approachable and quite knowledgeable about both the food and wine menus.
We started off with a plate of hummus, served with toasted pita wedges. This particular variety of hummus was thick and pasty but was delicious and spicy with a hint of pimento. For dinner I opted for the grilled chicken and portabella mushroom quesadilla. Yum!
After the appetizer, dinner and two glasses of very good wine, the bill (with tip and tax) was about $45. Perhaps a bit pricey for a late night snack, especially in Oklahoma, but well worth it for the wonderful wine, delicious food, and chill ambiance. I'll certainly visit again during my next trip to Oklahoma.
Blu is... swanky! It's for those who like to dress up and have a couple of drinks with friends in a trendy environment. The low lights, modern decor, and secluded sitting areas give a casual and chill ambiance that's perfect for lounging and conversation. Like another reviewer had said, this place is reminiscent of the lounges in NYC. Blu does not skimp on their liquor. Be prepared for some strong drinks. They also have two dollar well drink specials. Having only eaten at Blu once, their food was not memorable. All the food items I've tried was only sub par. The ceviche was not limey enough and the burger was nothing special. As a lounge, Blu gets a 4.5. As a restaurant, Blu gets a 3.
Review Source:Blu. Is. Delicious. Their menu is pretty limited, but everything I've tried has been good. The pizza in particular is delectable--I usually insist on eating a whole one myself, and that's a lot of food for someone who normally eats like a bird. I love the bruschetta and I hear the sweet potato fries are great also.
The wine selection is thorough and nicely organized by bodied-ness (is that a word?) and flavor. The prices are undoubtedly inflated as wine tends to be, but I've found some nice bottles for around $30, and hey, you're paying for the experience.
I'm very fond of the trendy atmosphere, as I am usually overdressed everywhere else in Norman. There's a couple of cool lounge areas with couches for bigger parties. The staff was nice enough to seat us there the other night when we didn't have reservations so we didn't have to wait for a table.
Anyway, I'm just bummed I didn't discover this place earlier!
This is an eclectic, vibrant place with good service and food. If one orders an appetizer and beer, you could go away full. I had the Mediterranean Plate and found the hummus, cheese and olive relish delightful. We sat on theenclosed balcony on a cool spring night and were very comfortable. I'll be back
Review Source:Blu is one of those "we'll take care of you" establishments, where the staff will greet you the minute you walk in the door with a smile, seat you quickly and immediately bring you a drink. The food is top-notch (I recommend "The Man Burger" which isn't on the menu) and available late-night which is nice in a college town where most food services close surprisingly early. Also unique to this establishment is the design, which many of my out-of-town guests have mentioned as "something that could easily be in NYC."
One of the managers also mentioned that their fresh fish is one of the best items on the menu. Since I don't eat anything that swims, I'll leave that judgment to another reviewer.
This place tries to be too trendy for its own good.
Likes: Â There are very hot girls there in what appears to be a uniform of sexy attire. Â Typically this includes black tights and classy but sexy little outfits. Â I will also grant that their wine selection is pretty good.
Dislikes: Â It's way way way way (did I say way yet?) overpriced, and the food is sub-par at best. Â Because they're trying so hard to be trendy, they destroy the meal experience entirely. Â If you like great flavor, decent portions, and a respectable price, go somewhere else! Â For their prices, there are lots of great eats out there with classy, trendy people in them, and even good wine to match!
If you're looking to trend out with the hippest ultra chic expresso drinkers, go to Starbucks in the day and Blu at night! Â Don't go here for the food.
We had a late dinner and drinks at Blu in Norman OK. Â It's a contempory wine bar and cafe in Norman frequented by a mostly college age folks. It was crowded on OU graduation weekend but the staff were helpful in getting us a table out on the outdoor patio.
They have a nice selection of wines, draft beers and other drinks. We enjoyed the three entrees we shared: hummus, pot stickers and the veggie pizza. Â In particular the hummus was very flavorful. I would order it again.
Nice late night place with a good selection of tasty vegetarian options on their menu.
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