Warning! On two occasions my party has been pushed back on the wait list by the host/hostess for people who they knew that came in  and put  their names on the wait list after we arrived. The last time it was so obvious that the person they called next said " Us. Already?"  The atmosphere and food are good but not worth the wait.
Review Source:A big waste of time. Called Nortons and was told no wait, drove over , a 10 minute trip, and put on the list for over an hour wait. Left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing. Finally left disappointed, will not be back for a while, too many other places who do know how to keep things organized.
Review Source:Norton's is our Cheers. Â We get no arguing from anyone about coming here, they either know us or pretend to know us well, the food is consistent, and my daughter and I would be lost without our split Wedge Salad and split Ruben sandwich-which they kindly split and put on separate plates EVERY time without us asking. Â I have never had anything I don't like-and just really like the down home atmosphere.
Review Source:Unless you are a regular be prepared to be treated badly. Â Food is ok but not worth the aggravation. Â Owner plays favorites and is unapologetic when he seats friends before people waiting, or bum rushes you to pay your check when he turns over from lunch to dinner even though you're still eating your lunch -if you want another drink order it now so we can close out your check. Â Bye bye.....another good customer, not a regular though, lost.
Review Source:Came here with wife and 4 kids and had a really good experience. Â Had to wait about 10 mins for a table, but the owner quickly offered the kids free popcorn and coloring pages, which made the wait a breeze. Â While waiting I decided to have a beer, and when I asked what style a certain tap beer was, he offered me a free sample. Â Not necessary, as I would have known had he just said "IPA", but nice touch nonetheless.
The place is not super cheap, but the $8 kids meals come with drinks and ice cream. Â Food was good, atmosphere was friendly. Â Will definitely be back.
After a bad experience at Bluegrass in HP we took a late night chance at Norton's! It was awesome and we are going back. I had a burger which was very fresh and NOT salty (important to me!). The fries still had some of their skin on (yum!). Norton was there and he was a great host offering us lots of tequila shooters, desert, and everything but the kitchen sink. This is a nice neighborhood place owned by some people that are doing it the old fashioned way - fresh, happy, fun, and welcoming.
Review Source:I have been a customer of Norton's for years.(8yrs).this opinion is from a newbie considering the longevity of this place.   The pros are this:  friendly owners and management, they have had the same servers for years, if they like you, you're in luck, if they don't, too bad.  Food is bar food, but not greasy icky, a notch up from that.  Good burgers, you can't go wrong with those, salads are very popular, although I don't see the draw, they are nothing great and when you ask for dressing on the side they give you such a small amount, you couldn't possibly dress a salad with that serving.  Most people give so many edits to the menu when ordering,  you can almost see the servers rolling their eyes in the back of their heads...kinda funny to observe.  One thing that is like, huh?   $12.50 for a cosmo, are you kidding me?  some prices are fair, some absurd.  Also, the servers have a tendency to check back to pick up the check, even when they are not busy which is totally irritating.  They can get really busy, so on a  busy night, they turn the tables quick.  But....when they are not busy and there are empty tables, you get a feeling like they are rushing you which is unsettling and not cool.
Review Source:3.5 stars
this is a typical american style restaurant that carries burger and other various plates. Â we had 2 burgers and a fish dish with a nacho appetizer. Â They were good, but not spectacular. Â We ended up paying 80 something bucks with sodas but no beers, so the price is ok, but not cheap.
Family owned an operated, Norton's has a friendly vibe and is DELICIOUS! Â Great menu with something for everyone using really high quality ingredients. Â Try: Winks Burger, Tilapia, Turkey Burger, Ribs, Salads. Â Live music on Saturday evenings and a fantastic bar (with a HUGE pour). Â Yum!!!
Review Source:Norton's is on the list of places by BF's family frequents semi-regularly. Â We ventured in one night for dinner, and none of us were disappointed.
They have a plethora of burger selections, truly something for everyone. Â I stuck with the burger, as I was told "they're REALLY GOOD!" Â and it was true. Â I enjoyed my burger with cheddar and a slice of raw onion.
The service was  outstanding, prompt and friendly.  They do have a decent size patio area for seating, but a large storm was rolling in as we got there, and didn't want to chance it.
Use to really like this place, not that the  food was so great, but just a unique place for the area. But after a particular experience I can no longer go.
The 4 of us ordered.
First time they brought my order it came with an ingredient i specifically said to leave off (allergic).
When they brought it a second time there was hair in my food!!!
That was enough for me I was no longer hungry.
In the meantime I had to sit there and watch my friends eat without me. The owner came over and said there was no charge for my meal... Gosh thanks. I didn't actually get one.
This place looked more like a bar inside than a restaurant which it really is a bar if you ask me. But it seemed OK to me overall. I just had the cobb salad which was pretty darn good. Prices seemed a little high. I'd have to go back again to be fair but the others I had lunch with seemed to like their sandwiches.
Review Source:I'm always excited when my parents suggest we go to Norton's!
My boyfriend and I came here the other day, revisiting the location of our first date. Â We both got the veggie burger, with grilled onions, and agreed that they were really tasty, and very hearty. Â I couldn't finish the sweet potato I ordered as my side, which was perfectly baked.
It's true that it's a little overpriced for what it is (over $2 for soft drinks is a little unreasonable, even with free refills), and I think it feels like home to a very specific clientele: the HP lifers, local moms and dads especially. Â Those are the people who are welcomed most graciously immediately when they come in, and maybe even recognize some faces on the walls. Â My boyfriend and I didn't even get the popcorn starter when we went! Â Still, for good grill food, it's a solid choice-- probably the best in Highland Park-- you just have to be ready to pay a little for it.
If you are looking for a great Saturday night dinner out look no further than Norton's restaurant in Highland Park. This place has really great American food. Some of my favorite items on the menu are the hamburgers particularly the spicy turkey burger. In addition, I also will occasionally order the Santa Fe Barbeque Chicken Salad as my main entree. This is a huge salad that will fill you up for dinner. Besides the food, I feel that Norton's has a great vibe. As you walk in, the owners are always there to great you and the restaurant has a decent amount of tables. You really feel like you finally get to relax after a long hard week. The only major tip of advice that I have is that during Friday and Saturday nights make sure you come early to eat dinner, because Norton's can get pretty crowded. If you are in Highland Park this is one restaurant you won't want to miss out on!
Review Source:Norton's is a stalwart, American food establishment in the HP.
The restaurant's physical area runs on the small side for bar-and-grills, but this characteristic enhances Norton's friendly, casual nature.
I noticed that a good percentage of patrons seemed to be regulars -- and not the seedy, toothless, drunk kind, mind you. Having a lot of return customers is a good thing and it was soon clear why people keep coming back.
Norton servers were very attentive and the food was good quality. The menu seemed to have a large variety of items. I settled on a Turkey Burger which was tasty.
Norton's would be a great place to watch a game too, because it's covered with high-definition TV's. It's a great local haunt that I would definitely frequent if I lived in the Highland Park area.
I work right across the street from Nortons and absolutely love this place. Everything I've ever tried here was fresh, delicious and memorable! I've gotten the blt, the turkey club, the sweet potato fries, the cheese and spinach quesadillas and everything has been yummy. The prices are a little high in my opinion, but for Highland Park, I think they are considered average. The service has also always been up to my standards and my friends and I always love sitting here during lunch in the summer time. Highland Park in general offers a lot of yummy lunch places, but for a more classy lunch, I would definitely come here! :)
Review Source:I was pleasantly surprised after eating at this spot, as from the outside I didn't expect much. However, I'd heard from a few people that its got good food and has been around for some time, so who am I to judge. We started with the Guacamole and Chips, which was actually damn good. They obviously make their own chips, and they were better than most of the mexican restaurants that serve "chips" in Chicago. I had the burger, which again, I wasn't expecting much. But boy was I wrong. The patty itself was huge, larger than the bun. And the bun was amazing, super fresh and tasty. The fries were decent, but after devouring the burger I barely had room to finish them. Great place, look forward to coming back soon...
Review Source:If you're wondering where your neighbors are tonight, they're probably at Norton's.
What a wonderful gathering place, and for every combination of people - surrounding our table on this Tuesday night were: Â a dad and his 3 young boys, a grandfather and grandson, a woman sitting alone, a table of women, and a host of people bellied up to the bar, chatting with the owner.
Even on my first visit, I was treated like a longstanding customer, which took the edge off of the chilly weather from the moment that we walked in. Â
I had one of their famous burgers - the one with onions and green pepper diced in it, with melted cheese on brown bread. Â I loved that you could order a baked sweet potato or sweet potato fries as an option (as well as a regular baked potato or fries). Â The coleslaw was creamy and good, and the burger had that wonderful flame-grilled smell and flavor that I love.
The place has a great energy to it, with tables bursting into laughter and the owners and staff fully involved with serving people, pouring drinks, or sitting down for a chat. Â
Whether you are a Highland Park resident or a visitor to the area, Norton's is a great place to have a well-made meal and feel a sense of home.
Went there last night for the first time after looking for a recommendation on Yelp. As we walked in the door the owner waved at us. The bar was full and the dining area was almost packed so we got a table as soon as we walked in. We hit it just right because a line started forming soon after we sat down.
There are lots of pictures on the walls including one with the 3 Stooges meeting Joe Lewis the former heavyweight boxing champ. Any place that has the Stooges hanging on the wall has to be good. The service was very good and the nice selection of bottled and tap beer was cold.
The burgers were good not great. I had one on black bread with grilled onions ($10) and a baked potato for an extra buck and my wife had a Sheridan burger with fries, I think it was mushroom and Swiss. ($12)
I liked that they served the coleslaw in a nice little dish instead of the plastic crap many restaurants use these days. Also the tomato and pickle looked to be freshly cut, not limp with the edges curling over, nice touch!
The rest of the menu was a little pricey, $19 for Italian sausage and peppers with pasta is pricey, but had a good selection of salads and daily specials.
The owner came over to the table twice to make small talk and thanked us for coming when we left.
I liked the atmosphere. The place was clean and I will go back to try the rest of the menu.
This is a nice local neighborhood place with solid, value-oriented comfort food served by somewhat enthusiastic servers. Â The place isn't that large and includes a bar area that bleeds into the serving area. Â The food is basic (but well prepared and very enjoyable) North suburban hamburgers, salads, sandwiches and some other entrees (sort of like bar food on steroids). Â We went for dinner on a recent weekend evening. The place was crowded when we arrived, but the wait for a table was relatively short. Â Small wine list but lots of beer choices. We had been here before for live entertainment (they have bands later in the evenings on some evenings). Â We would go again.
Review Source:I don't think 5 stars should be given out lightly; however, for their genre (small restaurant/bar in the northern suburbs with neighborhood appeal) it doesn't get any better than Norton's.
We moved to Highland Park two years ago, and went to Nortons based on a recommendation. Â Now, we have lunch there 3 or 4 times a month.
The service is unbeatable, with a staff that has been there since our first visit. Â They truly make you feel welcomed, which unfortunately is a lost art in the restaurant business.
What brings us back is the food. Â Nothing fancy, but always done exceptionally well. Â My favorite is their burgers; you can tell that they benefit from a well seasoned grill and always cooked perfectly.
We also happened to be near Nortons one night on a rare date-night and decided to stop in for a drink. Â We discovered that the bar is a very popular spot after hours, and you receive the same warm welcome as during lunch/dinner.
If you are ever near downtown Highland Park at lunch or dinner, I recommend you give it a try.
Norton's combines great food with personal service. Â My family eats at this restaurant probably once every two months, yet the staff still remember our names and are always very friendly. Â One of the small touches that I really like is that they give you complimentary pop corn while you are waiting for your table. Â Which brings me to my next point...
Norton's does not accept reservations, which means you can end up waiting for well over an hour to get seated. Â However, considering that every Friday night you can find a long line of people standing by the door, the wait is well worth it.
This is truly a bar "where everybody knows your name..." Â What a cozy personable place! Â Amidst the high class boutiques and the patrons who adorn themselves with one brand name atop another, you find Norton's tucked around the corner.
The service is supreme - even if you don't know them, they treat you like they've known you for a lifetime. Â The burgers are yummy and flavorful. Â It can sometimes be a bit of a wait for the food, but the staff is so friendly, you barely notice it. Â The prices are fair; the food good; service and ambiance above and beyond.
Regulars get hugs from the owners when they arrive. The line is long, but everyone seems to know the score...and is in a good mood.
I ate at Norton's last night with some friends. They set us up within half an hour of arriving, and knew how to take care of the 2-year-old with us (crayons, to start).
I had the French onion soup -- it was as good as any I've every had. I followed that with the daily special, which was fried catfish. The great thing is that it was lightly fried...and super tasty. I washed all that down with a draft Blue Moon.
I'm not from the area, but if I get back to HP, I'll definitely drop in at Norton's. I love that feel of a place where people know you. Excellent.
Side note: Celebrity sighting -- Rick Telander, sports writer for the Trib.
Went to Norton's for the first time last night with Team Fiur. It was crowded and noisy (in a bustling, lively way). They were very friendly and accommodating. They seated us in the time promised and the host checked on us frequently. Turns out he lives around the corner from us. The burger was great and if I could have eaten all the crispy, slender onion rings, I would have. It's relatively small and definitely a neighborhood joint with a lot of sports memorabilia on the walls, reminding the family hour diners that this is a bar, too. They have live music, but I don't know much about it. We will certainly be back with and without the kids.
Review Source:Great bar with a well-rounded menu and a helpful staff. Â I had the caesar salad with chicken today, and it was excellent. Â They had an excellent selection of quality sports on, a must, within a small but comfortable space. Â Clean with quick service, Norton's is always high on my list for a quick nosh.
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