Norma's Ocean Diner

Kerry
Kerry
First Reviewer
3 out of 5
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3
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Norma's

  • June 19, 2002
  • Rated 3 of 5 by food&fun from Truckee, California
We ate lunch at Norma's and it was just what we were looking for -- a home-style cafe where we could get some non-fancy seafood. It is a beach-style diner, with waitresses who will call you hon' and keep your iced tea glass refilled.

Fish is offered sauteed, grilled, broiled, poached or Cajun-style. Salad with iceburg lettuce and tiny shrimp or creamy clam chowder is included. I had the clam chowder, which was thick and had some big hunks of clams in it. I thought it was good, but my husband wanted more clams and less potato. I also had the fried oysters, which arrived hot and tender. There were about a dozen of them. They weren't large, but in oysters, smaller is better, and they were very tasty. My husband had pan-fried razor clams. They were lightly breaded and then sauteed -- I think they would have been better without the breading, which was a little thick considering that the rezor clams were thin and rather delicate. Home baked bread accompanies the meals. You can also choose garlic toast, but it was too greasy for me to recommend it. A fine place for a casual meal!

From journal A Short Trip to Seaside

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Norma's

  • January 24, 2001
  • Rated 3 of 5 by kylebarber from Seattle, Washington
Norma's is the quintessential seafood choice in Seaside, with faithful customers returning again and again. While we're glad they do healthy business it can result in some long waits during the summer months.

The menu is fairly straightforward, with generous portions of standard fish and chips, halibut, and a variety of shellfish. While the selection is somewhat limited and unexciting, the freshness and light preparation make for flavorful and healthy dining. Desserts can be hit or miss, but the fruit cobbler I had on my most recent visit was notable.

From journal Oregon: Seaside

Norma's

  • January 21, 2001
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Kerry from Portland, Oregon
There are lots of seafood and chowder places along the coast, though in seaside you don't need to look farther than Norma's. We've stopped in many times with family and friends and the food has been consistently good and the staff pleasant.

From journal A good place to be a kid!

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