Opening hours
Closed · opens Wednesday 4:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Panama: 9:09 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (712) 489-2108 to confirm.
Location & directions
120 Main StreetPanama, IA 51562
About Norma Jean’s
Norma Jean’s is an American restaurant you'll find at 120 Main Street in Panama, Iowa.
Norma Jean’s is open 4 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday).
Available service options are takeout and dine-in.
Payment methods accepted: cash. Reservations are accepted; call (712) 489-2108 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 120 Main Street, Panama, IA 51562
- Phone
- (712) 489-2108
- Hours
- Open 4 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 5 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Norma Jean’s’s weekday schedule with 78 other American restaurants in Iowa. On a typical weekday it opens at 4:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 20 hours a week, 49 hours fewer than the local median of 69. 74% of American restaurants in Iowa open on Sundays; Norma Jean’s does not.
Compared with 78 other American restaurants in Iowa that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Iowa
Based on 20 menus with 906 priced items from American restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $14.00.
We don’t have Norma Jean’s’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what American restaurants in Iowa typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage Cheese | 45% | $3.10 |
| French Fries | 45% | $4.00 |
| Onion Rings | 35% | $9.95 |
| House Salad | 25% | $5.99 |
| Coleslaw | 25% | $3.38 |
| Side Salad | 25% | $6.00 |
| Buffalo Chicken | 20% | $17.00 |
| Patty Melt | 20% | $10.75 |
Calculated from 20 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Amenities
- Air conditioning
Payments
- Cash
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Children
- High chairs
The neighborhood
Norma Jean’s is fairly secluded: there are no other places to eat or drink in our guide within a mile, so it is worth checking the hours before you set off.
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Norma Jean’s's opening hours?
Open 4 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Norma Jean’s open on Sunday?
No, Norma Jean’s is closed on Sundays.
Where is Norma Jean’s located?
Norma Jean’s is located at 120 Main Street, Panama, IA 51562.
What is the phone number of Norma Jean’s?
You can call Norma Jean’s at (712) 489-2108.
Does Norma Jean’s offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Norma Jean’s, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout and dine-in.
Does Norma Jean’s take reservations?
Yes, Norma Jean’s accepts reservations.
Is Norma Jean’s good for kids?
Family-friendly details: high chairs.
Is Norma Jean’s open late?
No, Norma Jean’s usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Norma Jean’s?
There are 0 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Norma Jean’s.
How much do American restaurants in Iowa cost?
Based on 20 menus with 906 priced items from American restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $14.00.
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