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Norman Dining Room + Bar - Norman at the Skyview Los Alamos, Los Alamos, CA

Norman at the Skyview Los Alamos

4.2
4.2
520 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
We believe in good conversation, comforting food, and a drink list that highlights some of the best winemakers and local ingredients around. Whether you're enjoying an overnight stay at Skyview or just moseying through town, Norman offers a unique and satisfying menu every day of the week.

This is a space to gather with your favorite people for lunch, cozy into a dimly lit corner booth for dinner, or order your favorite dish poolside as the weather is always looking up here in Los Alamos.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 344-0080
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Dustin Badenell
  • Catering
    Norman Restaurant is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily and has catering options for all 3 meals 365 days a year.
  • Private party facilities
    Indoor Dining Room, Outdoor Dining Patio, Vista Terrace Deck all are reservable spaces for 1-50 people
  • Neighbourhood
    Santa Ynez Valley
  • Cross Street
    Just off Highway 101 in Los Alamos
  • Parking details
    Lot at the base of Skyview Hotel. Call (805) 344-0080 for a ride up the hill!
  • Public transit
    Upon arrival, please park in the lower lot and call 805-344-0104 so one of our team members can pick you up in our Moke for a ride up the hill.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • TACO TUESDAY

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    TUESDAY - Taco & Drink Specials Dinner Service Only Choose from a variety of tacos—Barbacoa, Fish, Chicken, or Mushroom —all served with fresh, flavorful toppings. Plus, enjoy drink specials on carafes of margaritas and draft beer for the perfect taco night pairing.

  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Join us on Wednesday for 50% off all bottles of wine under $100 when dining at Norman! Excludes holidays and special events.

What 520 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for brunch

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Healthy

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Romantic

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Norman at the Skyview Los Alamos offers a "whimsical feel" with its charming and "beautifully curated" setting. Guests rave about the "excellent" food, attentive service, and vibrant ambiance. Highlights include "must order" dishes like Yellow Fin Crisps and delightful cocktails. Perfect for special occasions or a casual night out.

520 Reviews
  1. Debbie

    Central Coast

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fire was lit when we walked in, Christmas tree was decorated, it was beautiful inside and out! Service was great, food was excellent as well.

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  2. Jason

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to Norman on three occasions. We learned from the first two that the bar is slow and making drinks. I made a reservation in November for December to celebrate my wife’s 50th. I also indicated on OpenTable the we were celebrating a b-day. We arrived Dec 7th right at 6pm and the hostess greeted us promptly. She the pointed behind her back and said or table was right here and made no attempt to walk us to our table so we walked ourselves to the area she pointed. Immediately behind her was two two person tables, a four top and the two more two tops. We chose one of the table and as we were seating ourselves the hosted came over and said that was the wrong table and the pointed at the second two top. There we found to water glasses already filled with water which we thought was a little weird. On the table was one menu. The hostess asked if we would like two and we said yes. She returned to her station and the leaned over the first two top and said here. That was odd….and lazy. My wife and I ordered appetizer of cranberry goat cheese a glass of wine a Paloma and for dinner beef short rib and cavatelli picata with no tomato. Our appetizer arrived in about 10 minutes but our drink didn’t arrive for nearly 20 mins. All three were tasty once we could have them together! The Cavatelli arrived full of sun dried tomato…I love picking them out of my food at a restaurant. The sauce was a bit loose to eat with a fork. I suggest a thicker sauce or provide a spoon. The beef shank, root veg and mash were all dry and overcooked! Not a good meal for the birthday girl! Our waitress saw my stack of tomatoes and apologized and offered a free dessert. She recommended the olive oil chocolate cake so that is what the wife ordered. I ordered a trio of ice cream. What would you expect from a trio of ice cream? I received 3 scoops of caramel gelato but I think it was regular ice cream. The wife’s cake was dry….too old or poorly baked? Total $150

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  3. Debby

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I sat at the bar and loved it! I watched a beautiful sunset and had a lovely meal. The decor and ambiance of the restaurant and hotel were fun and hip! I will definitely go back again to eat and would love to stay at the hotel!

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  4. Jim

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate on the outside patio for lunch and was relaxing with great food. The service was great too. A perfect spot to eat especially if you’re staying at the motel.

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  5. Brenda

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the prix fixe menu for Thanksgiving. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable in the menu options. Each item was beautifully plated and tasted delicious. The atmosphere was unique, like a step back in time yet quaint. We will be returning in the future.

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  6. Greg

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation for lunch on thanksgiving. We arrived a little late but they refused to serve us. We even asked just for a simple meal (burgers) because our kids were completely melting down due to hunger. They said “sorry, you need to leave.” Service at this place is horrendous. I can’t speak for the food, good or bad.

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  7. Rita

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Beautiful setting and atmosphere. The food is top notch! Service is great. Only thing I could nit pick is they are way heavy on the ice with the mixed drinks. Definitely make the trip and enjoy a fantastic dinner!

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  8. Jody

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated both a birthday and anniversary at Norman - and it was great - The waitstaff was personable and well trained. The food was very well prepared and tasty - proportions were good. My husband loved the burger..... I wanted to love the tuna crisps but they'd lacked flavor (but were pretty to look at). The goat cheese burrata was very good. The drinks were pricey. $9.00 for a beer is steep - $14.00 + for a cocktail drink that was quite small.... but we had a fabulous time and look forward to another visit. The ambiance was great - it's a beautifully curated space and did not disappoint.

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  9. peter

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun vibes. Good food and service. The bar looks fantastic will come and see the sunset one day here

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  10. William

    Central Coast

    118 reviews

    5.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a unique experience being transported back in time to a roadside hotel that has been converted into a unique establishment. BTW the food in the restaurant was great.

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FAQs

Norman at the Skyview Los Alamos offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 344-0080.

Norman at the Skyview Los Alamos is rated 4.2 stars by 520 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Norman at the Skyview Los Alamos

9150 US-101, Los Alamos, CA 93440

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Just off Highway 101 in Los Alamos
  • Neighbourhood
    Santa Ynez Valley
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Lot at the base of Skyview Hotel. Call (805) 344-0080 for a ride up the hill!
  • Public transit
    Upon arrival, please park in the lower lot and call 805-344-0104 so one of our team members can pick you up in our Moke for a ride up the hill.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dustin Badenell
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 344-0080
  • Catering
    Norman Restaurant is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily and has catering options for all 3 meals 365 days a year.
  • Private party facilities
    Indoor Dining Room, Outdoor Dining Patio, Vista Terrace Deck all are reservable spaces for 1-50 people
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