Delicious food. With excellent service. Will definitely be eating here
Smutty goodison
Been visiting Barmouth for over 10 years now but this was our first visit to the Norbar...and wow , fantastic food & drink , top notch service and a great atmosphere too...all with stunning views across the bay .Highly impressed and would 100% recommended giving Norbar a try.We'll definitely be going again the next time we're in Barmouth.As an aside, I would also recommend advance booking as the place can get very busy at time's.
Donna Sidebotham
Brilliant! Loved this place! I really love that there is a decent kids menu with real food for them, not just the usual "kid friendly" rubbish they can learn from.It does help that our child is open minded buy we havnt fed her kids menu stuff ever, so this was a unique time where she could order a meal of her own rather than us dishing her up good wholesome food from our plates of good food.The fish was delicious ? portions perfectDesserts incredible!And the staff were really kind and fun and attentive.Thank you for a great night!Kid-friendliness: Very! So kind to my child and had a REALLY good kids menu!
Harriet Susan Gardner
Fabulous place to get a nice bottle of wine and check out the sunset. Wonderful fish eatery. Didn't get a chance to eat but definitely going back another time. ♥️?
kelly h
Lovely lovely place great view from outside terrace, nice atmosphere. Our waiter was fab, very friendly place. Food delicious
Laura Booth
Lovely location with a stunning view but the service wasn't great. Arrived and were told the time we had to leave ready for the next guests, which I appreciate but there was no welcome along with this at all. It came across like we were an inconvenience.The food was nice but not worth the high price tag. We've been before when it wasn't a seafood restaurant and were much more impressed, by the food and the service, so we were disappointed this time.
ting cheung
First of service! The lady that welcomed us was really nice but our waiter was very rude and unhelpful! He was moody and didn't seem to care! When we were sitting looking at the menu he kept asking us if we were ready to order and was very impatient. When we were ordering he made us rudely interrupted and told us we had to order going around the table but when food came it was chaos....so didn't see why he had to do that.Food was ok... I had scallops which were really good but my lobster for mains was over cooked! My partner had the prawns which were so over cooked they were rubbery...The atmosphere here was nice and calm! The view was stunning! It was the only thing I really liked here! The only reason why I gave 2 stars instead of 1
Paradise31044761011
Beautiful place overlooking water with good food. The strange things were that there was a full bar but they couldn't really make cocktails. The wine selection was good but really here to talk about the pizza. My wife ordered the hake which was really good. I ordered a pizza with a spicy sausage on it. Just a note to those who go here, be careful with the pizza toppings. The pizza here is very good, great crust, great sauce using San Marzano tomotoes...loved everything .....except. This beautiful pizza came with something called wurst on it. I thought is was their term for some other type of Italian sausage but instead it was some type of wiered banger or hot dog cut up on a pizza....maybe the strangest thing I have ever seen on a pizza of this type. No problem, I picked it off but the pizza also came with some type of creme(sour cream or marzcapone, not sure) which really ruined the pizza, turned it to mush. It also had peppers on it which should have been put on raw but were sauteed and mushy. Overal, don't hesitate to order this pizza but just ask them to hold the objectionalble parts and put more of that delicious Italian spicey sausage that was great..
flowergirl62
Beautiful food - nice service, friendly but not intrusive. Highly recommend the prawn starter & hake main. Rostis were large and filling but glad we ordered some side veg. Very nice wine options by the glass. Restaurant full and need to book. ( ask for window seat if possible for view of Sea/ sunset) No children’s menu but pizzas were available plus meat/ veggie options. Staff tidying up and ready to finish by 9:30/10 pm so we didn’t linger for coffee. ( I think they had been working since lunch & looked pretty tired !)
Peter H
Myself and my friend were visiting the area for a short golfing holiday. We set out to try and find a restaurant or pub that served something a little better than pub grub and pizza. Our first two evenings were spent at nearby pubs, they were fine but the menu choice was limited and it was ok pub grub at both. We settled on the Norbar having driven passed it and like the location and general look of the place. The online menu looked good so we booked in for a Wednesday night, the only night they were open during our stay. Firstly the location is beautiful, high on a hill overlooking the countryside and the sea. We were greeted by some lovely staff and when it was pointed out that I was deaf and would struggle to hear, the waitress put herself out to communicate and find a suitable table away from noise such as music speakers, which is unusual and very much appreciated. The menu isn’t massive but a good selection of meals which would appeal to most people. We had fish starters and mains followed by a dessert and I have to say we were very pleased with everything we ate. All the food was tasty and well presented. The restaurant was almost full on a Wednesday evening which, must be testimony to its quality amongst a desert of quality restaurants in the area. If I ever go back to this area this restaurant will be on my must visit list for eating.
We had the Tomahawk steak sharing platter and oh my goodness was one of the best meals we've had out. We go out alot for food so we are foodies and this main did not disappoint. Everything was perfect! Amazing service aswell from Robert. Thankyou so much!
Sophie W
The food was lovely but it's the view that really makes this restaurant special. We sat on the terrace which is first come first served so no need to book. Our table looked straight out over the sea (if you ignore the road directly below!) so we had a perfect view of the sun setting over the waves. The food was very good. My husband and I love seafood but the restaurant also has a pizza oven so my 14 year old daughter was happy too! I had scallops to start with were delicious if a little expensive (£12 for 3) then sea bass which was really good. The food was just the right level of fancy! The staff were very friendly and the food arrived quite quickly. I was quite surprised that it wasn't table service but it didn't spoil a lovely experience. I'd definitely seek it out if you're a foodie visiting Barmouth!
Wendy D
This restaurant used to cater for vegans, but not now. There's some sad excuse for a meal of leeks. Nothing else and no dessert, except for sorbet. Yukkk. There are a million vegan desserts available frozen to keep in your freezer. Vegan burgers! Widely available. Vegan grates cheese, can be frozen and added to pizza. I felt like I had gone back to 1980 where vegans don't exist.
Naomi Palmer
Been driving past this restaurant for years and just never visited. That all changed on Wednesday for my 30th Birthday. I will keep this review simple. Fantastic service, food and views. The waiter that we had (he recently turned 60 and had a Yorkshire accent) was incredible. So hard to find good customer service like that and he made our visit even better. The food was out of this world, the best steak & lobster I ever had. Thank you for making my day so special. 10/10, would recommend. Can’t wait to go back.
Simon Majcherczyk
First time here, and we will definitely return to try more things on the menu. Fantastic option of foods - not just seafood. Tomahawk sharing platter was amazing.
Delicious food. With excellent service. Will definitely be eating here
Been visiting Barmouth for over 10 years now but this was our first visit to the Norbar...and wow , fantastic food & drink , top notch service and a great atmosphere too...all with stunning views across the bay .Highly impressed and would 100% recommended giving Norbar a try.We'll definitely be going again the next time we're in Barmouth.As an aside, I would also recommend advance booking as the place can get very busy at time's.
Brilliant! Loved this place! I really love that there is a decent kids menu with real food for them, not just the usual "kid friendly" rubbish they can learn from.It does help that our child is open minded buy we havnt fed her kids menu stuff ever, so this was a unique time where she could order a meal of her own rather than us dishing her up good wholesome food from our plates of good food.The fish was delicious ? portions perfectDesserts incredible!And the staff were really kind and fun and attentive.Thank you for a great night!Kid-friendliness: Very! So kind to my child and had a REALLY good kids menu!
Fabulous place to get a nice bottle of wine and check out the sunset. Wonderful fish eatery. Didn't get a chance to eat but definitely going back another time. ♥️?
Lovely lovely place great view from outside terrace, nice atmosphere. Our waiter was fab, very friendly place. Food delicious
Lovely location with a stunning view but the service wasn't great. Arrived and were told the time we had to leave ready for the next guests, which I appreciate but there was no welcome along with this at all. It came across like we were an inconvenience.The food was nice but not worth the high price tag. We've been before when it wasn't a seafood restaurant and were much more impressed, by the food and the service, so we were disappointed this time.
First of service! The lady that welcomed us was really nice but our waiter was very rude and unhelpful! He was moody and didn't seem to care! When we were sitting looking at the menu he kept asking us if we were ready to order and was very impatient. When we were ordering he made us rudely interrupted and told us we had to order going around the table but when food came it was chaos....so didn't see why he had to do that.Food was ok... I had scallops which were really good but my lobster for mains was over cooked! My partner had the prawns which were so over cooked they were rubbery...The atmosphere here was nice and calm! The view was stunning! It was the only thing I really liked here! The only reason why I gave 2 stars instead of 1
Beautiful place overlooking water with good food. The strange things were that there was a full bar but they couldn't really make cocktails. The wine selection was good but really here to talk about the pizza. My wife ordered the hake which was really good. I ordered a pizza with a spicy sausage on it. Just a note to those who go here, be careful with the pizza toppings. The pizza here is very good, great crust, great sauce using San Marzano tomotoes...loved everything .....except. This beautiful pizza came with something called wurst on it. I thought is was their term for some other type of Italian sausage but instead it was some type of wiered banger or hot dog cut up on a pizza....maybe the strangest thing I have ever seen on a pizza of this type. No problem, I picked it off but the pizza also came with some type of creme(sour cream or marzcapone, not sure) which really ruined the pizza, turned it to mush. It also had peppers on it which should have been put on raw but were sauteed and mushy. Overal, don't hesitate to order this pizza but just ask them to hold the objectionalble parts and put more of that delicious Italian spicey sausage that was great..
Beautiful food - nice service, friendly but not intrusive. Highly recommend the prawn starter & hake main. Rostis were large and filling but glad we ordered some side veg. Very nice wine options by the glass. Restaurant full and need to book. ( ask for window seat if possible for view of Sea/ sunset) No children’s menu but pizzas were available plus meat/ veggie options. Staff tidying up and ready to finish by 9:30/10 pm so we didn’t linger for coffee. ( I think they had been working since lunch & looked pretty tired !)
Myself and my friend were visiting the area for a short golfing holiday. We set out to try and find a restaurant or pub that served something a little better than pub grub and pizza. Our first two evenings were spent at nearby pubs, they were fine but the menu choice was limited and it was ok pub grub at both. We settled on the Norbar having driven passed it and like the location and general look of the place. The online menu looked good so we booked in for a Wednesday night, the only night they were open during our stay. Firstly the location is beautiful, high on a hill overlooking the countryside and the sea. We were greeted by some lovely staff and when it was pointed out that I was deaf and would struggle to hear, the waitress put herself out to communicate and find a suitable table away from noise such as music speakers, which is unusual and very much appreciated. The menu isn’t massive but a good selection of meals which would appeal to most people. We had fish starters and mains followed by a dessert and I have to say we were very pleased with everything we ate. All the food was tasty and well presented. The restaurant was almost full on a Wednesday evening which, must be testimony to its quality amongst a desert of quality restaurants in the area. If I ever go back to this area this restaurant will be on my must visit list for eating.
Restaurantji Recommends
We had the Tomahawk steak sharing platter and oh my goodness was one of the best meals we've had out. We go out alot for food so we are foodies and this main did not disappoint. Everything was perfect! Amazing service aswell from Robert. Thankyou so much!
The food was lovely but it's the view that really makes this restaurant special. We sat on the terrace which is first come first served so no need to book. Our table looked straight out over the sea (if you ignore the road directly below!) so we had a perfect view of the sun setting over the waves. The food was very good. My husband and I love seafood but the restaurant also has a pizza oven so my 14 year old daughter was happy too! I had scallops to start with were delicious if a little expensive (£12 for 3) then sea bass which was really good. The food was just the right level of fancy! The staff were very friendly and the food arrived quite quickly. I was quite surprised that it wasn't table service but it didn't spoil a lovely experience. I'd definitely seek it out if you're a foodie visiting Barmouth!
This restaurant used to cater for vegans, but not now. There's some sad excuse for a meal of leeks. Nothing else and no dessert, except for sorbet. Yukkk. There are a million vegan desserts available frozen to keep in your freezer. Vegan burgers! Widely available. Vegan grates cheese, can be frozen and added to pizza. I felt like I had gone back to 1980 where vegans don't exist.
Been driving past this restaurant for years and just never visited. That all changed on Wednesday for my 30th Birthday. I will keep this review simple. Fantastic service, food and views. The waiter that we had (he recently turned 60 and had a Yorkshire accent) was incredible. So hard to find good customer service like that and he made our visit even better. The food was out of this world, the best steak & lobster I ever had. Thank you for making my day so special. 10/10, would recommend. Can’t wait to go back.
First time here, and we will definitely return to try more things on the menu. Fantastic option of foods - not just seafood. Tomahawk sharing platter was amazing.