Nora's Diner - Gretna

www.norasdiner.ca

616 7th Street

Gretna, MB

Phone: 204-327-5366

Kathy & Jeff Dyck - Owners

Twilight Dove's take on Nora's:

Being a member of B.A.G.Z, I was pleasantly surprised that we came across this little hidden gem. If you want a great experience as a whole, then you must definitely visit Nora's! You're welcomed like you're one of the family and you definitely leave full like you just ate at Gr.ma's ! The story behind this place is equally as charming as the dwelling itself. I was lucky enough to have had the seafood linguine - very nice sauce mmmm mmm mmm and the shrimp were huge. I just had to have a side of their green beans - delish! Dessert - oh my goodness oh my goodness - homemade brownie warmed to perfection ... girls, if you are single then this dish will definitely hit the spot! If you are looking at a quiet night out with your honey or it's a girl's night out then I would recommend you give this home away from home a try. I would suggest calling or emailing ahead and setting up a reservation bc this place fills up fast... All in all it was a great experience to have had with my girlz!

If you want excellent service, food and atmosphere then head on down to Nora's Diner.

Appletini's take on Nora's:

Nora's was definitely worth the drive and the time. The minute you walk in the door, you know that Nora's has got to be good. It's a busy, yet cozy place. The staff greeted us with smiles and we had excellent service from start to finish.

Nicely enough, about half of the menu items were marked as gluten-free, so if that is a concern, then you have plenty of options at Nora's. I started out by ordering the soup du jour, which was a Southwestern Corn Chowder. It looked and smelled so good that 2 of the other BAGz had to order some, too. The soup was clearly homemade and had just the right amount of kick -- enough to notice, but not too much. For the main course, I had a New York Strip Steak with the bbq beans and green beans almondine as sides. A note about the steaks at Nora's -- they're all acquired from Spenst Brothers Meats, an amazing local butcher shop in nearby Winkler. The bbq beans were heavenly. I want to guess there was some Bull'sEye in there, but I can't quite tell for sure. Either way, they were done right. The green beans were very fresh, french cut and cooked until crisp-tender. For dessert, I had the Double Chocolate Cream Caramel. It was a very light textured, chocolate cheesecake with a cake base, drizzled with caramel. Take heed though, the dessert portions at Nora's are huge! There is definitely enough there to share.

The atmosphere at Nora's was homey and comfortable. The staff are very friendly and treat you very well. A couple of things you might want to consider are that Nora's offers free WiFi, which is a nice touch. You might want to keep an eye on whether or not your phone is roaming, though, as Gretna is right on the border and you might pick up a US carrier if you're not watching your roaming access.

All in all, I would recommend Nora's to any one looking for a unique restaurant serving real food with genuine hospitality.

Margarita's Take on Nora's:

First and foremost I want to thank my friend, Andrea for suggesting this out of the way hidden treasure of Gretna! Nora's Diner has a warm welcoming atmosphere, with perfectly paced service for a great evening out with the B.A.G.Z.

My biggest problem of the evening was trying to choose something from the most interesting menu. I finally decided on the Coconut Shrimp with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans almondine. As my counterpart's soup was served I found myself tempted by the delectable aroma and ordered myself a bowl of the Corn Chowder. This turned out to be a tasty start to a mouth watering meal. The green beans almondine, which tasted fresh picked from the garden, were so delicious that even kids would eat these veggies!! The coconut shrimp was served with a pina colada dipping sauce that made me feel like I was on a beach in Hawaii, not bad considering we visited Nora's on one of the coldest days this winter(-25 C)! Dessert for me was the Double Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake, a cheesecake lover's delight for sure!

I found the price very reasonable for the food and service we received and will most definitely be recommending Nora's Diner to family and friends.

Thank You Nora's!

Lao's Lucky Chinese - Morden

Lao's Lucky Chinese
321 Stephen Street
Morden, MB
204-822-3982

          B.A.G.z was formed as a way for the 4 of us to get out and try something new and different.  We go out once a month, each taking turns to choose the place.  We had put together a list of restaurants to try.  The unwritten rule is "no chain restaurants," but who knows where we'll end up. That's the fun of it all. 
          The first official outing of the B.A.G.z was in December at Lao's Lucky Chinese. This is a great little place, tucked in the middle of downtown Morden.  The atmosphere is very friendly and fairly quiet, even when the place is busy. The service is good -- attentive and helpful.
          For starters, we tried the fried wontons and the beef lettuce wraps.  We were all surprised by how good the wraps were.  Much tastier than you would expect from such a simple looking dish.  The starters were a true indicator of the meal to come.  Everything is very freshly prepared, not at all the greasy fare one finds at so many Chinese restaurants.  We had ordered dishes to share -- Roast Pork Egg Foo Yung, Seafood Wor Bar, Deluxe Lo Mein, and another dish we can't remember at the moment.  The fresh ingredients really stand out in the food here.  Looks simple, tastes amazingly good!
          One of the B.A.G.z had to take her family back for another visit, that's how impressed we were. We would recommend Lao's Lucky Chinese for families, or just a casual outing with friends.  The variety on the menu is sure to please everyone and you will definitely get Chinese cuisine with a fresh authentic flair. If you are lucky enough to be local to Morden, be sure to pick up their extensive take-out menu on your way out, and enjoy!