Blu

Very disappointed with the experience this time. Called ahead seating and after an hour finally got our table. The story kept changing every time I inquired when we would be seated. The server was great though and food descent. Definitely dampened my interest in returning.

The food at Blu is delicious and fresh. The value varies depending on what dish you order. I ordered the French Toast during brunch ($ 9). While the food was good, I was left wanting more of it.
The staff members were nice and helpful.

Drinks: ⁴⁄₅
Service: ⁵⁄₅
Cleanliness: ⁵⁄₅
Décor & Style: ⁵⁄₅
Great place to hang out late at night and lovely décor and patio. We went here after hours so I didn’t get to try the food, but from the looks of it I want to come back and try!

Overrated but underwhelming. The food is good but the menu is very limited. A nice place to sit on the patio and enjoy a beverage and appetizer.

I really like Blu. The food has always been delicious but I really wish they would come up with new menu items. For as long as I can remember, the menu has been the same.
I recommend the sweet potato fries and margarita pizza. For lunch, I go with the Blu House Salad and add chicken.
Overall, the food is good but would love to see different items.

Came here for lunch since it’s near my new office. The décor is nice and trendy. It was nearly empty since is was late for lunch.
They have a choose two for eight dollars. I ordered the beet salad and Mac and cheese. It was filling and presented nicely, but lacked flavor.
The server was distracted with setting up for dinner. My dirty plate sat in front of me even when she brought the check and my change.
It’s an okay place, but not my first choice.

Second bad experience in a row at Blu. Was there with friends celebrating my birthday. We were advised that it would take 45 minutes to an hour to be seated, unless we wanted to sit in the enclosed patio area where the heaters were set up. That was fine and we were seated there under a blazing heater.
I’ll cut to the chase — our server was awful. I get it, people have bad nights. She was rushing us to order and was unfriendly the entire time we were there, which wasn’t that long because she clearly wanted us out of there. My group was there for appetizers and drinks. We got them and the food was cold, the hummus some of the worst I’ve ever had (flavorless and poorly blended), and the drinks… seriously. This is the third time I’ve ordered something from their standard menu and they are missing one of the basic ingredients needed to make it.
When our server returned for the last time she asked bluntly, «Do I need to come back again?» or something to that effect. Nope, you don’t, and I’m starting to think I don’t need to either.
I find this very disappointing because in the past it has been one of my favorite places, but the service has been lacking over the past few months.

My friends were really excited for me to try Blu. They’d been saying what a great place it is and how everyone in town loves it.
But after my experience here, I just can’t understand it.
I suppose I should offer the caveat that I have only been here once, but once is all you get when it comes to making a good first impression, and Blu missed the mark. By a lot.
My two friends and I arrived just around 7pm on a Friday evening. The place was busy, and so we were offered a place in either the enclosed patio or outside. The hostess assured us that the heaters were on, and so we decided to go with the enclosed patio.
We had a table by the windows, under one of the heaters. It was like a boiling furnace for one of my friends, and so maybe it would have been better to sit outside.
When our server arrived, she failed in introduce herself. We had literally just sat down, hadn’t had time to even look at the menus and were not prepared to order. She seemed annoyed with this, and here began the downward slide of what was supposed to be a fun evening out.
Our original intention was to bar (and art) hop around Norman since it was the night of the Art Walk. Blu was our first location, and we wanted to start with drinks and some appetizers. When that was all we ordered, there was a clear look (again) of disapproval. I know that being in the service industry is hard work. But it’s your job to be nice to people. And we were being pleasant… so even if you have a bad day, don’t take it out on your customers.
I’m not sure if this is common practice in Oklahoma, but our server took our IDs to the bar. I was a little uncomfortable with this… I’ve never had my ID taken from the table in New York. And in other locations in Oklahoma I wasn’t even carded… so I don’t really understand this. If you can’t trust your waitress to card at the table, then maybe they shouldn’t be serving alcohol either.
Speaking of which — my drink was terrible. I ordered a «Not your grandmother’s root beer» or something to that affect. And it was not good. It was supposed to have whiskey, Bailey’s and root beer among some other ingredients. I could only taste the root beer with a hint of Bailey’s. There was no discernible whiskey taste, and I certainly didn’t feel any effects of the liquor. It seemed overpriced, and not worth the value. I’d never order it again.
In fact, I don’t think I would come back and order the food again either. We only ordered some tapas type items (This is a wine and tapas bar right?). We ordered a Mediterranean Plate and the sweet potato fries. On the plate — the cheese was ok, and the tapennade passable, but the hummus was gross. It was chunky and flavorless. And there were hardly any pita pieces. Again, I felt it was overpriced for the quality. And the sweet potato fries were cold. After we’d eaten, our server wanted to know if she «needed to come back to the table» as if she was through with us, and didn’t want to make any further effort with us. I’ve never felt quite so unwanted in a restaurant… I tipped generously despite her demeanor.
I’d also like to comment on the SHORT SHORT skirts of many of the servers. I felt like this place was supposed to be classy — a bit upscale. Why do we encourage this? Our server had pants on, so I’m not saying it’s everyone, but honestly, the clientele in the restaurant (couples and female friends dining together) didn’t appear to be the type that appreciates scantily clad servers.
Unfortunately, Blu missed the chance to win me over. It’s unfortunate because I went in with high expectations because of the positive reviews and recommendations of my friends. I won’t have the opportunity to be back in Oklahoma for a while, but when I am, Blu will not be on my list of places to which I want to return.

Blu is one of my favorite places in Norman. Lots of great specials and friendly service. They always have $ 2 wells and $ 3 doubles. They also have great happy hour specials for food and drinks. It has an upscale feel with reasonable prices and delicious food. I recommend the chicken flatbread pizza and the blue cheese chips! If you have a large group, I would recommend calling to reserve a lounge. The lounges are one of my favorite parts of the restaurant– comfy couches and chairs, TVs, and plenty of room. They do fill up at night on the weekends though!

This is a great place. Great wine, drinks, and brewpub beer. The patio is fantastic and always a nice place to sit and have some drinks. The food is thoughtfully paired and presented. They have wonderful wine dinners and wine tasting events regularly that we enjoy.

Great wine and cocktail selections. Great food and aps. Perfect date night spot. Perfect for after game stop as well.

Mojitos and quesadillas were great! The patio was a little crowded, but the food and service were nearly perfect and the atmosphere was energetic. The blue cheese nachos were good, but a little rich and a little overrated. All in all, Blu was good and is a great restaurant for date night or a early family lunch.

«I’m blu and da ba de da ba die, da ba dee da ba die, da ba dee da ba die» Okay anyway I love Blu. Blu is in the constant rotation for birthday dinners, happy hour or fun girly dinner spots for my friends and I. I frequented Blu several times over my course at OU. I love the two party rooms for groups and the covered patio is great in the evening.
Inside it’s a little 90’s feeling to me, but I’m kind of a fan. The menu though is up to date. Let’s start with drinks-I’ve tried a few cocktails that I’ll be honest i don’t love but their moscow mule is one of the best. I typically go with a glass of wine though. It’s not called Blu Fine Wine and Food for nothing. For apps I like to start with the awesome cheese board, Mediterranean platter, and the blu chips-​holy moly. House made chips with blue cheese and and a creamy cheese sauce. They are a sin. I suggest going with the half order if there are only two or three of you. For an entrée the tamales are killer, the veggie stack is super filling, the quesadilla is muy delicioso and the salads totally satisfy for an entrée. My recent fav is the beet and walnut salad!
Blu is apart of The Good Life Group. A norman restaurant group responsible for also Blackbird, max, The Library and the Brewhouse. TGLG knows how to do a restaurant! Big thumbs up from me.

We’ve been to Blu more than ten times and it is consistently good. I’ve dined there in various size groups up to about ten people and we were given excellent service each time. Soup, salads, entrees, appetizers… everything is done well. Scallops are always perfect.
While I understand the concept of a small menu, I would like to see a few changes periodically or rotating specials.
The atmosphere is great and we’ve never had to wait for seating. We love the diversity of the other diners and most of the time the waitstaff is friendly and conversational.

Fills the Norman niche of an «upscale» bar/​restaurant. The vibe is upscale, but you don’t have to be. They still offer $ 2 wells and cheap beers, but their extensive wine list is also fun. Appetizers are really good… get the Bleu Cheese Chips! My friends and I love to reserve one of the two lounges (fit up to 15 – 25 people), and just get drinks and apps. They are very accommodating, great service. Pizzas are half-​price before 6pm. I have never eaten dinner there, but brunch is good. Wine tastings are fun, also!

Blu has been a staple of my hang-​outs in Norman since it opened. The intimate setting, the waitstaff, the menu, and the drinks all add up to my go-​to place for hanging out with pals, or groups from work, or family for a nice meal.
One of the most over-​looked things is their lunch. It’s a great deal and they have been fast when I’ve gone there.
Be sure to get their newsletter for the fire sale, the wine tastings and the special dinners. It’s always good, and very packed.
The weekends and special events tend to get PACKED. I’ve had luck calling ahead for seating.
They’ve worked with me on their party rooms, which are perfect for a club meeting or just a professional get-​together. The rate was great and everyone enjoyed the setting.

Had a decent lunch that could have been a lot better with some minor changes at Blu. I went on a Monday around 12:15 and the place was about a quarter full. There were several people seated on the patio as well. I was immediately brought my drink and a server came to my table within a couple of minutes. She was very friendly, I didn’t have any problems with service during my lunch.
Blu has several (maybe 12 – 15, but I didn’t count) options for a «pick 2» lunch for $ 8. These includes sandwiches, salads, soup, and mac n cheese. I went with the beef and blu sandwich and the mac n cheese. The sandwich was fantastic, it’s not a ton of beef, but it’s good quality and flavorful. The bread was toasted well, and even though it’s thick, you can get a full bite of it. There is a TON of blue cheese dressing and crumbles, so if you like that flavor (and you should) this sandwich is for you. I usually don’t love cilantro, but the little bit sprinkled on top added a nice freshness. This is a messy sandwich, I don’t see how you could eat it with your hands and not get it all over yourself. An absolute re-​order.
The mac n cheese was disappointing. First of all, it wasn’t very hot. It wasn’t hot at all, some parts could be described as warm, and the middle was room temperature. This could have been resolved by letting it sit under the salamander for another minute (the sprinkled cheese on top was barely melted) or serving it in a shallower dish. The mac n cheese wasn’t very flavorful, it was simple elbow pasta and a basic cheese sauce. Again, cilantro on top added a nice flavor. Those were my favorite parts, as they were warm and had the most flavor. I would not re-​order the mac n cheese.
Overall, it’s a nice place with a menu that includes things you don’t typically see in Norman. The bar wasn’t huge but it was fairly well stocked, and the patio looked comfortable. I’ll definitely be back, there’s a lot to try.

This is for the New Year’s Eve Dinner on ¹²⁄₃₁. Fixed price, set menu.
We had a great time! Blu’s event dinners really are worthwhile and fun. we paid $ 125 for two people, appetizers, entrees, desserts, a bottle of wine, and a table at one of the more fun places in all of Norman for dinner. We felt this represented nice value, all things considered.
The highlight of the meal was the filet/​tenderloin. Man, fer real. This thing was serious. Best steak I’ve had in Norman. I was pleased to see that it is a regular menu item. This thing was so, so good, and I highly recommend it. The dessert was also great. All in all, the food was really, really good. We enjoyed it a lot.
The ambiance was a lot of fun. They packed in some folks, but it was New Year’s, so what do you expect?
So, if it was so great, why only three stars? We had poor service, unfortunately. We usually tip 20% no questions asked. This server was tipped 10%. I think that, since we seemed friendly and engaging, the server thought we were a «safe» or «forgiving» table to be the backstop. We were the table who didn’t get refills or attention for long periods of time because she was busy. Almost every time she came over to us, she apologized, so it’s not like she didn’t know. You have to spread out those wait times, in my opinion. Don’t make the same table sustain the wait every time. That part was disappointing.
Also disappointing: we had a reservation. They called and left a VM to confirm our reservation. I called them back to confirm the reservation. We get there perfectly on time and guess what: we have to wait almost half an hour for our table. To me, this is unacceptable, and it happens more and more often it seems like.
We loved Blu. We’ll be back. The errors probably were the result of the busy evening.

I had The Beef & Blu sandwich and a cup of Roasted red pepper & smoked gouda soup. The sandwich had plenty of beef on it and it was oozing with blu cheese! The soup was very good as well! It was very cheesy! I would order this again! Even though it was just ½ a sandwich and a cup of soup it was very filling. And at just $ 8.00 it was a good value!

This place definitely has good food! I get to live in Lawton for a couple months so I’m deprived of anything close to this good. I was so happy when this actually met my Los Angeles standards of good food. I’d definitely recommend coming here.
FOOD
Pork Tacos (5 stars): So flavorful! Really good meat. Pork tacos come with 4 tacos, the fish tacos come with 3 tacos.
Italian Sausage and Mushroom Pizza (4 stars): $ 5 during happy hour! It was really good. Italian sausage was really flavorful.
DESSERT
Chocolate Cobbler (4 stars): Very, very rich and chocolatey! Almost like a brownie but topped with sugary goodness. Pretty big portion since it is really rich so definitely share this. You won’t be disappointed if you’re a chocolate lover.
SERVICE (5 stars)
Our waitress was really nice. Disappeared when we wanted our check but she gave us good suggestions and ways to substitute dishes to make it better.
ATMOSPHERE (4 stars)
Cute place. Nice bar and lounge areas. Bathrooms are nice with the décor but small and smelled a little weird. They just did a good job with the bathroom trying to make it seem nicer to match the rest of the place. There were a couple flies in the dinning area that would not lay off our food. I was getting so annoyed! Swatting my hand around while eating is not fun. The waitress noticed and apologized but I wish she had us swap tables. When I wanted to change tables I couldn’t find her again.