If you're looking for a meal where you're treated like family from the moment you walk in, Bazille is it. From start to finish, our visit was absolutely top tier. Head Chef Richard and Restaurant Manager Courtney went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and you can taste the care that goes into every plate. My Caesar salad was perfectly dressed -- not drowning, not dry, just exactly right, and the cup of crab bisque was rich, comforting, and exactly what I was hoping for (paired with an ice-cold Diet Coke, of course). My daughter happily devoured her buttered noodles, and my mom raved about her French dip, which arrived beautifully toasted and full of flavor. A special shout-out to our waitress Sam, who took such excellent care of us throughout the meal. Attentive without hovering, warm, and genuinely lovely, exactly the kind of service that turns a good meal into a memorable one. This was a standout experience from a team that clearly takes pride in hospitality. We can't wait to come back, I do wish they would bring back the rosemary French fries, but I will settle for the other new LOVELY menu options! read more

Passable food for a pretty penny. It was surprising to find such a quaint eatery within a department store, and I wouldn't have been able to find it without Emmett's comment. The spirit free drinks were surprisingly expensive, with some being $14. My server, Tony, was helpful and the food came out relatively quickly. However, everyone seemed to disappear toward the end of my meal. *Lilac Fizz: a refreshing combination of lavender, lemon, and soda. This was bright and tart, although the lavender was subtle. A bit more lavender syrup would have made it feel more spring esque. *Skirt Steak Chimichurri: came with a side of broccolini and either fingerling potatoes or fries. Tony recommended the fries, and they came with a side of kalamata aioli. The fries were a tad limp but salted well. The broccolini was a bit underdone, but similarly salty. The most notable flavor came from the kalamata aioli, with pronounced acidity. I ordered the steak medium rare and it was perfectly cooked. It was juicy and pink throughout. However, it was very bland. The chimichurri tasted like almost nothing, which was a shame given that the skirt steak itself wasn't seasoned much at all. My companion ordered the salad and while the greens were piled high, the roasted chicken was skimped on despite being $21. Overall, the flavors needed to be more concentrated and distinct. Especially for the higher prices, I expected better ingredient quality. I guess it isn't a bad place to eat if you're shopping on the top floor of Nordstrom, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here when there are better options at UTC. read more

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Such a lovely lunch spot inside Nordstrom! I love the peaceful atmosphere and the balcony overlooking the fountain is such a nice feature. The French onion soup was delicious and the crisp chicken salad was fresh and flavorful. The menu has a great selection, including Specials and Happy Hour. Sophia was a wonderful server - friendly, attentive and made our visit even better. Definitely will be back! read more

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Bazille is a nice place to stop by for a lunch at UTC. They have nice gems for a bistro. I had some jerk chicken wings and a cup of crab bisque. My wife had a crab mac and cheese. The mac and cheese had a creamy sauce, but we would have loved for the breadcrumb crust to have been more toasted. The jerk chicken had more of a dry rub that was charred for that familiar flavor. It was good; however, it would have been better with some sort of sauce to reinforce the jerk flavors. Their crab bisque had large chunks of lump crab meat and nice tomato and seafood flavors in the broth. Food is okay and pricey (3 stars per yelp's scale); however, there isn't long waits and service is good. It did the job. read more

Bazille at Nordstrom - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been coming here for years, it's my favorite spot in the area to have a light lunch. The last time we were there we ordered the tomato basil soup per usual and truffle Parmesan fries to share. The service here can sometimes be fast or a bit slow, but they make up for it when it's been slow. There is seating inside and outside on the balcony which is nice. read more

Bazille at Nordstrom - Roma Tomato Basil Soup Truffle Parmesan Fries - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

TLDR: Solid New American restaurant with a unique seasonal menu! This place is a staple for our staff team. read more

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We went to this restaurant today at around 3 pm. Only two tables were occupied. We were seated next to a woman who was having a loud conversation on speaker phone. We were moved to a table two over where it was just as loud. I asked the woman if she could turn it off or use earbuds. She said she didn't have earbuds and proceeded with her VERY LOUD CONVERSATION. We called the manager over which took a long time - she strolled over to us and smiled. She said she couldn't do anything about it. So we left. We are going to spend our hard-earned money at another restaurant. We hope the manager there does a better job controlling entitled patrons. read more

Stopped by Bazille inside Nordstrom for dessert and cocktails with my husband and a friend, and it was such a great choice! We ordered the crème brûlée it was absolutely delicious, creamy, and perfectly torched on top. I also had an espresso martini that was rich, robust, and the perfect little pick-me-up after dinner. The atmosphere was calm and cozy,a nice spot to unwind and chat after shopping. Can't wait to come back! read more

Bazille at Nordstrom - Crème brûlée, forgot to wait for the picture - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Located on the top level of Nordstrom at the Westfield UTC Mall, Bazille is a pleasant rest spot for weary shoppers. It had the ambiance of an upscale bistro to go along with the bar. Outdoor seating was available on the balcony if you wanted fresh air but not a lot of sun exposure during the daytime. I sat at a round table across from the bar and brought my laptop to do some work. They do close early at 7 pm every day except for Sunday which has a closing time of 6 pm. Soups, starters, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, and entrees spanned the one-page main menu. A separate smaller page listed four featured beverages, two chef's features, and dessert which was a strawberry shortcake. One of the chef's features was my selection. It was a Fresh Berry Salad made up of baby greens, seasonal berries, spiced candied almonds, goat cheese, and dried strawberries. Vanilla bean vinaigrette was the suggested dressing, however I opted for a cup of honey mustard dressing on the side. At $17.50, it was a bit pricey for a normal portion salad without a protein. If I had added one, then the cost would have been over $20 or even $30 if skirt steak was the pick. The charges were like dining at a nice hotel restaurant. That kind of made sense because Nordstrom is semi-upscale for a department store. The service from the bartender was good. I gave my mid-afternoon visit to Bazille a 3.5 star rating. read more

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It's about a 4.5 for service here and it's very on par with the Nordstrom service that is common for this experience, the food was about a 3.5 star, but I rounded up again because of the service and it took a long time for our plates about seven of us to get our food. The appetizers came out quite quickly. I would say get the calamari like everyone says and get the brussels sprouts like others mentioned. We actually got the spinach dip. It was a little bit too thick and my coworkers got the skirt steak. They appreciated it, but it was a little too salty. I got the lemon chicken gnocchi and that was good. However, the pesto was very strong and overbearing with the saltines so overall again at 3.5 experience but really what set this place above all else is when you get the service with the food. See my pictures for all the food that we ordered because it was a lot and you know the environment. I would say it's pretty nice. It's an upscale Nordstrom on par with the luxury brand of shopping and experience overall again I would say that you are paying for the experience in the service Not so much the food unless all you want is the lobster bisque soup which is I would say one of their popular dishes now sometimes they will have chefs from other restaurants come create their menu and I would say those are worth it to go, but it can be a hit or miss on when you have their chef special Menu read more

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I would have given it 5 stars because the quality of the food is so outstanding, but yesterday, I ordered the Salmon (glazed) with mushrooms and it tasted like pure sugar. I know glaze is supposed to sweeten it but the sweetness is all you could taste. I would have sent it back but the waiter never checked on us until we were ready to check out. It was awful. That being said the 30 other times we have been there, the food has always outstanding. I do miss the mango, crab and avocado that they took off the menu. read more

This place was great to sit down and enjoy some food after walking around the mall. Service was prompt and very friendly. Highly recommend the outside tables on a nice day. read more

Bazille at Nordstrom - Chicken Cilantro Lime Salad - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Staff is extremely aggressive. The manager with the piercing on her face argued with us and blamed us for a service mistake. Such a shame because the tomato soup is good. Overall, DO NOT recommend this place, horrible vibes. read more

me and some apartment friends went here for lunch. It's so nice to go to the mall and then stop at nordstrom for a little shopping and lunch! I don't do this as often now but once in a while it's fun! all of these servers are friendly, sweet, super helpful and they accommodate whatever it is you might need. The food is very good! i had a salad with chicken and a cup of soup, and i loved it! friends had a burger and salmon. Super nice lunch and with the best company -- as always! i have the most awesome friends! So grateful! read more

Bazille is located on the upper level of Nordstrom. Nice view of the mall from the outside dining area. Nice selection on the menu. I ordered the halibut + chips. Halibut was fresh and ale battered. Batter started out with a decent crunch but softened as it cooled. I didn't like the soft texture. I also didn't like the flavor of the ale batter. It distracted from the halibut. My favorite batter for high quality fish is at Sally's Seafood by the Bay where the batter is crunchy and simply seasoned with salt and pepper. The halibut was tender, flaky and had a delicious fresh flavor. Fries were crispy and I liked the fried potato flavor. read more

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Located on the second floor of the UTC Nordstrom. There are plenty of good food choices at this upscale mall. Bazille is a hidden gem that slows down the pace in a good way. You can sit inside or outside on the veranda overlooking the shops and shoppers. Good people watching. Service is on point. Ask for water if desired. Amazing and unique cocktail menu. Sandwiches are tasty and the portions for these are large. Plan on leftovers. Crab cakes were full of lump crab meat. Grilled cheese was a hit with my son. Crab bisque soup is to die for. Get a quart for your next get together and serve it as an amuse-bouche. Your guests will be wowed! read more

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Experienced the Nordstrom icon member complimentary dinner. Appetizers, entree, desert for 4 and unlimited mocktails. It was a fun time, the server let us customize everything to our liking and the bartender kept us laughing and entertained. It does feel a little bit weird being right in the store and seeing other people shop. Food was great overall, it is on the saltier side be warned. My top picks are between the steak and halibut. Finished it off with a lemon ricotta cookie that melts in your mouth. Nice lil spot that won't break the bank. read more

...the service was 5 stars so let's get that out of the way first. we dined in december on a complimentary meal for icon members. chef special features ribeye steak. i ordered medium rare as one should, and it came out very well done. everything else seemed to be overcooked as you can see in the photos. the only exception was the crème brûlée which was excellent. i didn't eat the steak but instead asked to replace with the filet mignon to go as the rest of my party was already done eating. read more

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The food here is consistently well prepared. This location has many of the favorites I enjoy, such as the cilantro dressing salad with shrimp. They may have stopped making the seared scallops at all locations, which were fantastic. Hoping they bring it back. They have a decent selection of several standards beers on tap and wines by the glass as well. Stop by for a bit before you dive into shopping! Lunches here are less busy so service is quick and efficient if you need to head back into the office. Their seasonal white bean chicken chili was great (pictured). read more

Bazille at Nordstrom - White bean chicken chili - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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My family decided to try Bazille during weekend shopping at Nordstrom UTC. This was our first time at Bazille. I asked waitress for recommendations. She suggested berry salad and braised beef sandwich . The salad was ok. The sandwich was extremely salty. When I brought it to the attention of the waitress she said that a lot of people complained about it, but we were not offered different choice of entree. No reimbursement was offered during payment completion. I do not recommend this restaurant. Save your money .There are plenty of choices near by. read more

I ordered the tomato/burrata salad and asked for a little arugula on the top. No problem. Attached is the picture of the DIGUSTING arugula that I had to pick off to get to the delicious tomatoes. When I kindly asked the waiter if he thought this looked good, his reply astounded me...he said, we get this in every day and that's just how it is. WHAT? WHAT THE WHAT??? It was laughable and ridiculous that he thought that was the answer. So to the manager, PLEASE do not let your kitchen staff think they can throw disgusting, yellowed, inedible stuff on people's orders and teach your staff how to respond so that Bazille doesn't look ridiculous, unless this is the quality you serve. Thank you. read more

Bazille at Nordstrom - The arugula on my tomato/burratta salad... - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Got food to go - a chicken salad, and was surprised and the speed, freshness, and tastiness of the food. Would definitely return.

I came here on a Thursday afternoon for lunch. There is both indoor and patio seating available. We were seated immediately, and our server greeted us quickly. She was very friendly and attentive throughout the meal. I started with the crab bisque, which was absolutely delicious. For my main course, I ordered the prosciutto and arugula pizza, which, unfortunately, was a big disappointment. It lacked flavor and was completely overwhelmed by the pesto sauce--it was more like a soggy pesto flatbread than a pizza. My friend had the pasta with meatballs, which they recently added to the menu, and it was outstanding--rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. A female manager stopped by to check on us while we were waiting for our bill. I mentioned how disappointed I was with the pizza, but all she did was offer a quick apology--no offer to replace the dish or make things right. Overall, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere is lovely and peaceful. It's a shame that my main dish was so poor, as it really affected the overall experience. read more

Bazille at Nordstrom - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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I always love Bazille. It is located on the second floor of Nordstrom and has great views of the shopping area. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The staff are friendly and service is fast. I went early at opening on a Sunday and had my choice of seating because no one was there. My husband ordered the salmon salad and I opted for the cilantro lime salad with shrimp with both being delicious. The total with tip was around $60. This is a solid restaurant for a healthy delicious lunch or dinner. They also have not so healthy things if you are looking for this. read more

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Something about the concept of eating lunch in the middle of a clothing store excites me. This was my first time dining at Bazille during their lunch hours. My prior visit was when Nordstrom was hosting their annual breakfast with Santa. Located on the second floor of Nordstrom UTC, it's a beautiful venue. Upscale, but yet casual. There is a small patio that overlooks the entrance of the Nordstrom entrance across from Arhaus. I opted to eat inside. My server was very friendly, he would check on me throughout my meal. For my lunch I opted to for the Heirloom and Burrata salad as my appetizer and the mushroom ravioli. I like my food on the not salty side but the heirloom burrata lacked a hit of sea salt on the burrata. As burrata is naturally very creamy and bland. The balsamic vinegar didn't offer any salt to complement the green pesto. The bread was also mixed into the plate like a salad. I like the idea but as a crouton they were too large. They needed to be cut smaller for my petite bites. My entree came out right after I finished the appetizer. I asked for sun-dried tomatoes and was told it would be included but it was solely roasted tomatoes. The pasta was fresh and there was a generous portion of 6 raviolis on a bed of Parmesan cream. Overall, very heavy for my palette but that's just how it is with cream pasta. I would not mind coming back another time when I'm shopping to get some tomato basil soup. read more

Bazille at Nordstrom - Mushroom ravioli - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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The resturant is beautiful. I've been coming to Nordstrom since I was 14 and I would have given them a higher rating but the service was terrible. The food was amazing but my whole experience at the store and the restaurant was not up to the par that I'm used too. It was my birthday and I just wanted to shop and eat good and the servers were literally so inconsiderate and awkward. They barely came by to see if we needed anything but checked on every other table repeatedly and even when she took our bill she just acted like we were inconveniencing her the entire time while they just talked amongst themselves. I loved my sandwich but I will not be coming back. My mom got the grilled cheese and she said her soup was cold and didn't even finish her meal so I'm not really sure I'll ever eat here again. read more

Amazing food, great service, and cute little place. Best tomato soup and grilled cheese, I will always go back!!

Stopped by here for a quick bite while shopping in the UTC mall. Was seated immediately outside. We were given the option for either outdoor or indoor seating and opted for outdoor. It was nice and warm outside overlooking the mall. I got the Crab bisque and my bf ordered the salmon couscous. The salmon couscous was just okay and nothing spectacular, the salmon was bit too dry for my liking. But the crab bisque was sooo good! There there chunks of real crab in there. Would definitely come back again just for the crab bisque! read more

Bazille at Nordstrom - Crab Bisque & Salmon with Mediterranean Couscous - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Very impressed with Bazille. I frequent a Nordstrom restaurant often and quality can vary. I think Bazille is one of the best ones! They have a lot of the favorites from your typical marketplace menu, but they have some nice upgraded other options. On the weekend, they also have a great brunch menu option with a good breakfast sandwich! I had a gift card so I decided to get both a cobb salad and a pizza. The cobb salad is one of my go tos but I enjoyed it with cauliflower this time. I preferred this topping over the usual chicken which can be hit or miss. It was delicious! I prefer it with light dressing and it was perfect. For the pizza, I ordered a mushroom and borsin cheese special that was amazing!! The cauliflower crust is a worthy upgrade and tastes even better than the regular crust. Highly recommend! They can get busy over the weekends, especially by late afternoon! read more

One of my favorite places to eat at UTC! The patio has a beautiful view of the mall. The menu has all the Nordstrom cafe staples plus a few specials. I particularly love their pizza with prosciutto and arugula. My only critique is that the new price for extra crostini's as a bit too expensive at 1.25 per crostini. read more

My wife and I are regular customers of Bazille; we love eating there and the tremendous food and the Nordstrom-standard of service for which they are known. We recently ate there on 2-Jan-24 for an early dinner and it was a really disappointing. We were seated and I asked if there were specials as we did not receive the menu that normally lists special for the month. We were told there were no specials because it was the beginning of the month. So, okay. I really wanted beef and saw that the hamburger was available during their Happy Hour with an iced tea and my wife ordered her normal salmon with couscous and as normal and a bottle of sparkling water. She instructs the waiter that they do not over-cook the salmon. I also asked for a glass of their CSM Mimi Cab before dinner. The cab never shows up and when they deliver the meal, I remind our waiter, Christopher, that the wine never showed up, he apologizes and asks if I still want the wine - no - I asked for it before dinner. Then as we are eating, the hostess sits a couple in the booth directly in front of us and proceeds to tell them that as part of their steak offering, they have a ribeye steak. My wife and I look at each other and ask each other, "WHY were we not told of that open!" As I sated above, I wanted beef. Really disappointed. The restaurant was not busy on that day and our waiter should have been more attentive, more focused on sharing the options and follow-up. read more

Good delicious food with the best service at your service here's the place to go I'll go there again with no hesitation

This is my family's go to lunch hang out spots. Great selection for kiddos and the lunch for adults is also diverse with flavors. My family and I go at least 2/3 time a months. Definitely recommending read more

Yes, it's in Nordstrom, but always consistent which is difficult for SD I think. It is not cheap, but great salads, always fresh whatever you order. Great Burger, and cocktails. Park at top of parking structure, and walk right into cafe, same area as online pickup for Nordstrom. Outside seating available, great service, but it gets busy. read more

I've been here many times when I'm shopping at Nordys. Great place to chill n grub. They have outdoor seating that faces the mall. I always prefer el fresca. They were understaffed last night so service was a bit slow. Thank goodness the food was worth the wait. read more

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I have eaten at several locations in California. This was a not as good as the other places I have dined. Unfortunately the service was slow and my order took a long time to arrive. The sandwich bread was burnt and the meat dry. When you dine solo sometimes you are ignored over larger parties. The outdoor area was nice to enjoy on a spring day. Mixed reviews for this experience. read more

Bazille at Nordstrom - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

I have been to Bazille several times now. Although it is a very nice venue, it is very pleasant to sit outside on a nice day. This time I tried the crab bisque soup. It was a bit spicy but good. Then we split a cauliflower crust pizza. We tried the shrimp scampi pizza. The best thing I can say is that it was fast. There were no more than 2 small pieces of shrimp per slice of pie. This was very disappointing. For a scampi pie, the flavor of garlic was lacking. The service was very good, so there are no complaints there. Overall, one needs to find the dish(es) that are right for you to have the best experience. read more

Stopped here for a quick drink and the service was amazing! Relaxed, fast and delicious! Kyle and Bianca took very good care of us..definitely recommend read more

Bazille at Nordstrom - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

For burgers (I got the Nordstrom burger) the wait (35 minutes) is DEFINITELY not worth it, especially if you have so many options in the area - shake shack, smash burger, etc. I can get a comparable smash burger for cheaper and way less. For other American fare Seasons 52 / Eureka could be had for comparable prices but far quicker food. This place ain't it. read more

You've been hanging out in a mall for a couple hours. There's nothing you want to buy. Your legs are tired, and fingers are cramped from scrolling your phone. Batteries are almost out anyway. But you know your partner hasn't walked through all the aisles in every single store despite the fact that there's absolutely nothing s/he needs to make his/her life materially better. Now, you're in Nordstrom. WTH - over $1000 for a pair of red bottomed shoes that there's no way they could be comfortable to wear for more than 10 seconds. At least everything is neatly organized. The temperature is good. You're dizzy, maybe even famished...and then you see the oasis that is Bazille. I mean, this is a restaurant in a department store...what more can you ask for? The restaurant is comfortable, the service good, prices are reasonable (for something in Nordstrom), and the food is very acceptable! Doesn't get 5 stars because it's not something that totally wows, but I definitely enjoy it when I'm here. The crab avocado salad was good. Creamy avocado blends well with the crab meat, contrasting nicely with the crunchy veggies. And the sweet, savory, tangy dressing mixed everything in very nicely. Size wise, smaller than expected but the taste made up for it. A good "B+" showing. The spicy shrimp pomodoro had wonderfully plump, sweet, fresh tasting shrimp. If this dish was just for the shrimp, I'd give it an "A." But the pasta and the sauce were the weaker links. Despite loving tomatoey, spicy sauces, this one simply overpowered everything, including the pasta which were overcooked to my liking. It wasn't bad, just that the overall dish didn't do justice to the shrimp. A "B-" for this dish. Bazille is a great place to chill & relax. Will definitely come again - the oasis for those tortured by shopping! read more

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