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Nora Restaurant And Bar
Nora Restaurant And Bar

Nora Restaurant And Bar Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.noradallas.com
  • Email: noragreenville@gmail.com
  • Phone: (214) 828-0095
  • Hours of Operation:
    Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday, Sunday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Afghan, Vegetarian
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Entertainment: Follow our Facebook and Twitter pages for the most up to date information regarding live music or special events!

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Oram St.
  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: Self-park lot behind our building (2nd two rows)
    Valet (Thursday-Saturday)
A word from Nora Restaurant And Bar
Our food is not just a meal, it’s a taste of Afghan culture! Our menu offers Afghan novelties such as Mantoo, Qabili Palao and Sabzi Chalao, as well as an array of grilled kabobs and menu items from other cuisines such as Dolma and Hummus. Each plate is made with exotic spices and served fresh.… Stop in and see what we are all about and discover a cuisine you never knew you were craving! Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
  • Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem
Diner Reviews
  • "Great food- surprisingly light and delicious. The location is not perfect but the ambiance is nevertheless wonderful and makes you feel special. The cocktail list is outstanding and pairs nicely with the food. What a refreshing treat- fabulous food, friendly educated waitstaff and not too expensive."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "If you are up for something a little different, Nora is a good bet. The food is consistently good, and not run-of-the-mill. A good place to take visitors that are OK to try something new, but not up for anything too exotic."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "Was because they charged $5 per car for valet. Normally I would not care about $10 (my wife and I drove separately since I came from work) but this annoyed me. Most restaurants in Dallas offer complimentary valet, especially the nice ones on Greenville. What makes Nora so special that it has to charge $5 per car? Also, I watched as the valet brought my car and he made a left turn onto Greenville and almost got hit by another car."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "The new Lowest Greenville is the place to be. Nora's came in early to establish fine dining as the standard for this newly revived area. The owners (The Chef and his wife) take great care of you and are almost always at the restaurant to make sure everything is perfect. The rooftop deck will be great as the weather warms up. We had our valentine dinner here this month and it was amazing as always. Don't miss the Kadu."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Delicious Afghan food, great service, lovely atmosphere."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Group of seven had great service, and everyone was extremely pleased with their dishes. Hummus was incredible, as well as kabobs, and speciality items. The decor is pretty, food is great, and rooftop bar offers lots of seating with a view."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "I decided to take my finance to this place due to all the great reviews. I'm glad I did. The food is amazing! At first, I didn't have a high expectation of Afghan food and to my surprise the food is some of the best I have in awhile. I would recommend getting the sampler and the lamb shank."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "I had heard through a friend to try Nora's and am so glad we did. My husband and I went on a Sat night- wee late for reservations but upon arrival the hostess was very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant reminded me of a few rest in Madrid as far as looks- nice but not stuffy. We picked a few things off the menu to try which were all so delicious esp the flaky potato thing- can't remember the name. They have a good cocktail/ wine/beer list. Service was friendly/ efficient even though it was busy. For 2 people with 3 appetizers/ 1 entree we split/ 1 beer / 1 cocktail/ 2 desserts to go was about $75. A little pricier than other similar restaurants but we will def be going back! Great place on Greenville!"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "If I am going to be charged for a valet, when most valets are complimentary if you are eating at the establishment, I expect that he/she should be able to drive a manual transmission. The street was busy, because it was Valentine's night, but the three times that he had a chance to leave the lot across the street, he missed the opportunity because he kept stalling my car. I finally got frustrated and walked over and told him to get out. I tipped him anyhow, but I still found it ridiculous."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We just love this place. My boyfriend chose it for his birthday dinner. It never fails to satisfy. I think of the cuisine as Afghan comfort food. Gotta keep going back so I can try everything on the menu."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "I went out for a date night, and it was great. Whole experience was very nice, great service, and amazing amazing food! I will be back in the future."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "The chef took time to recommend appetizers and wine for the beginning of the meal. His gesture to help me honor my special guest. It was LOVELY."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "This restaurant is excellent. The flavors are amazing."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Nora is one of our favorite restaurants. It is great fun to bring skeptical friends for an introduction to Agfhan food to Nora's. There are lots of new believers. The food is a wonderful symphony of interesting flavors. Don't miss the afghan salad and the incredible pumpkin with yogurt and meat sauce! But then-----don't miss a dozen of the other dishes either. I guess it requires many visits! The owner i as attentive to his guests as he is to the quality of the food. The servers are knowledgeable and eager to please."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Stopped in on short notice for dinner. Food and service was fantastic. Didn't get a chance to explore, but sounds like the rooftop bar/lounge area could make a great spring evening hangout."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "If you have never had Afghan food, or if you already know you like it, go to Nora now. I describe it as a cross between Mediterranean food and Indian food and it is delicious! I have been here 2 times and got the same thing both times because I loved it so much the first time: the shrimp from the Grill section of the menu. Doesn't sound exciting and originally picked it because I wanted something light, but the seasoning/spices are so amazing and interesting that I would eat it everyday. Seriously. Just thinking about it is making me wish I could move back to Dallas. I don't remember what my boyfriend got but he also loved his and when I took some friends the second time, they also fell in love with their dishes. Cocktails/ambiance also A+"
    Dined on 8/9/2013
  • "This is a great place with delicious food. My fiancee and I really enjoyed our evening with the great people at Nora. We will make sure to come back."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "We will be back to this gem - the food was wonderful and the service was very good!"
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "First time to Nora's but won't be the last. Food was delicious!!!"
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "The food at Nora's is simple and delicious. If you have never eaten Afghanistan food, you must try this. If you are a picky eater, go for the kabob and rice. Everything is delicious."
    Dined on 12/14/2013
  • "My husband is from Algeria so we always look for middle eastern food. We thought it was middle eastern food but it was food from Afghanistan! If you like rice you're already going to like the food. I don't but the food was great! I had a combination Kabob with steak, shrimp (incredible) and a spicy hamburger type kabob. Very good. The lamb shank was unbelievable, no knife needed. We ended with dessert that was small baklava and ice cream with pistachios. All and all it was an enjoyable evening."
    Dined on 11/23/2013
  • "I went with two friends who are not the most adventurous and they loved it. We got the Beef Sambrosa and Hummus to start; both were great...more bread with the hummus would have been nice. For entrees we all shared the Lamb Stew and Shrimp on The Grill. The shrimp was perfectly prepared and the saffron rice was delish. The Lamb Stew was super rich and flavorful and excellent white basmati rice. Both dishes filled us right up with the perfect amount. I also started with the Marrakesh Hot Toddy...excellent!"
    Dined on 11/14/2013
  • "This is our third time visiting Nora. We have been twice with friends, and Nora is a great place to enjoy very good food and wine with fun friends. Nora is a little to noisy for a "Special Occasion" (I'm interpreting romantic) night out, and I think I would have been disappointed with the noise level if it was just myself and my husband trying to talk over the table next to us, but for a very, very good place to eat with friends, I choose this place over any other in my neighborhood. I love their food. And after dinner we strolled up some stairs and ended up at a lovely patio area. I would highly recommend this place for a great dining experience."
    Dined on 11/2/2013
  • "Great Food and Service. An everyday Saturday night, elevated to a special Saturday night. Lamb Chops were divine !!!!!"
    Dined on 10/27/2013
  • "I love this restaurant. It was a great location for a Friday night evening with friends. We could not stop stealing food from each other's plates. Everything we ordered was delicious! Good think I was there with a group of 7 people - I tried a lot of yummy food."
    Dined on 10/26/2013
  • "Afghan food is a wonderful surprise ! The first time I went here did not know what to expect. Most of the food is middle eastern and familiar but with some unique flavor sand spices Have been back for more!"
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "I heard about Nora's through word of mouth from a few friends. They gave it great food reviews. Teh atmosphere is nice, not crazy loud, the owner is charming but the food was the best. There are new flavors, light options, all tasted great. The experience of tasting something quite new and also fantastic is unusual and memorable. We went with a group of friends, ate family style and left full and happy."
    Dined on 10/7/2013
  • "I went to Nora to celebrate by Birthday. I received complimentary champagne and dessert. The food, as always, was wonderful. I love the Lamb Korma."
    Dined on 10/6/2013
  • "I love middle eastern food and the food at Nora was good, quite good, in fact. The food was well prepared but our group all felt it was overpriced and nothing special. We were very disappointed in the afghan bread that was used in several of the small and dinner plates: it was stale. Yuck."
    Dined on 10/2/2013
  • "Came here to celebrate a birthday. Food and service were good. I especially enjoyed the hummus and bread with chutney. We ate outdoors to enjoy the mild evening weather, only to have it dampered by a smoker at the next table (closest to the restaurant door). Doesn't that violate the smoking ordinance? That put a damper on the whole experience."
    Dined on 9/30/2013
  • "Folks... I almost never write a review, but I am defintiely a foodie in Dallas and have had a meal at almost every top restaurant in Dallas and I can say without a doubt that this is right up there with any of the best places in Dallas. My wife had the chicken with yogurt sauce (over warm pita bread), and it was AMAZING. I had the lamb and rice dish with carrots (don't remember the name...) but it was also stellar. This is a gem of a restaurant that will get a lot of praise at some point, because it deserves it. I hope it becomes significantly busier so that we can ensure that the place survives, because food this good is a rarity in Dallas."
    Dined on 9/28/2013
  • "Once again Nora delivers. This place is one of our favorites and has the best vegetarian menu in Dallas."
    Dined on 9/21/2013
  • "Afghan food isn't as widely known as Indian food, but Nora makes me want to learn more about this underrated cuisine. Instead of large, unwieldy plates of curries or stews, we were served refined, well-plated dishes that would have fit into a small plates or tapas restaurant. The potato bolanee, crisp triangles of pastry with a yogurt-herb sauce on the side, were so good that the 3 of us flagged down our waitress so we could try the leek version as well. The appetizer portion of mantoo is a serving of 3 beef dumplings in a yogurt-paprika-pomegranate sauce that had us scraping our plates (because licking the plate is rude). By the time the the grilled lamb chops arrived, we gave up any pretense of manners and just gnawed on the bones."
    Dined on 9/15/2013
  • "The food was excellent,and the service was very attentive. Will be back. Probably often."
    Dined on 9/12/2013
  • "Our group of four was excited to try Nora on Friday night. We left very sadly disappointed. Food items were good, but couldn't begin to redeem the very junior service and shallow, but over-priced wine list. In fact, I haven't seen a poorer wine list in Dallas. I could see the elements of the concept as outlined on their menu, but this establishment is far from pulling off their stated goals. Under-staffed and under-trained, quite disappointing."
    Dined on 9/7/2013
  • "Absolutely love the food at Nora. Every dish is so flavorful. And the cocktials aren't bad either! Try the Nora 75...yummm"
    Dined on 8/31/2013
  • "Don't let Afghani food scare you. The dishes have universal appeal, being savory and flavorful, with beef, lamp, chicken and vegetarian options. Creative and carefully exectuted treats abound, with helpful servers and explanations of myriad and wonderful fare, and eclectic wines selected to complement each course, as well as specialty cocktails. A must on your restaurant rotation."
    Dined on 8/18/2013
  • "Really great service with wonderful food, we will be back!"
    Dined on 3/16/2013
  • "I had somewhat low expectations when I made the reservation. When my wife and I walked in to Nora, we were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is beautiful. The service was fantastic, and the food is incredible. If you like ethnic food, you need to try Nora. The portions are substantial, so be careful about ordering too much food."
    Dined on 8/11/2013
  • "Wonderful and interesting food in a great setting. Warm and friendly service. I always feel that they are genuinely happy to see me here. And in many visits, I have yet to have a disappointing dish or cocktail."
    Dined on 8/10/2013
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