If you have never visited Cafe Bistro, you are definitely missing out. Food is amazing and customer service outstanding. Such a perfect place located inside Nordstrom in Cerritos. Cozy, private, clean, just PERFECT! My favorite spot, and I'm so glad they are finally open! read more

Honestly the food was below average. It is comparable to really bad room service food at an all inclusive or something. I got tomato bisque which was nowhere near rich or creamy enough. The flavor was very underwhelming. The crouton slice it comes with wasn't even good either. I also got a cilantro lime salad with salmon. The salmon was so dry and tiny and it just looked like an old piece of salmon they microwaved all shriveled up. I specifically ordered the salad because it says it has heirloom tomatoes on it but it came out with no tomatoes and when I brought it up they took it back and brought it back out with just average tiny cherry tomatoes.. so they don't even make what is described in the menu they just bring out whatever apparently... the greens were wilted and dark and there was no distinguishable cilantro flavor. And for what I got it was WAYYYY overpriced. Like ridiculously overpriced. That salad was worth about $5 in my opinion. One of the worst cafes I've ever tried. The two stars are for decent service and good black coffee. The coffee was fine and strong. My friend said she usually enjoys the crab soup there but admitted it was salty. And i tried it and yes, it was basically salt soup. I would never get anything but coffee here. But even that's debatable due to prices. read more

If you are looking for a secluded, quiet and nice place to grab lunch with a friend to talk and catchup or even just a place to enjoy your lunch with a good book while at Cerritos mall, this is the place. It is located on the second level of Nordstrom and you place your order at the register upon arrival before choosing a table to sit. Once you sit down with your number, you'll be given a server who will bring you your food and drinks and serve you with anything else you might need. If you want bread and butter while you wait make sure to request it, if not you will not be given it. Food is always yummy here and the price point is just about right for a Nordstrom bistro! read more

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I've always known Nordstrom's have a cafe, but for some reason always wrote it off and never went, until a couple years ago. Now I'm impressed. First, it's not inexpensive, but the food is worth it. I always have the french dip with chips. Good meat, piled high, cheese, and a great bread. The cheese is nicely melted on top so it mixes in with the roast beef as opposed to sitting on top of it. The chips are delicious! Not sure what seasoning they use (probably their own) but they have a bit of a BBQ flavored kick to them, but it's not the BBQ Lays you buy at the grocery store. If you want to splurge, the lemon frosted good is heavenly! Super soft and just enough frosting bring the cookie to life. The service is pretty stop on. You order at the counter when you arrive, then someone stops by your table, grabs your receipt and gets your drinks and brings the food. There is 'here's your number to deal with. They remember who you are. A very nice touch. read more

I have been coming here for about 5 years now. I came the other day for lunch and my favorite Server/Manager was working. DAISY. She is the best!! She understand Nordstrom culture for sure. It was nice to hear the table near me speaking her praise as well. Daisy works hard and makes sure your experience is the Nordstrom's way. I come to this location more cause it is near my work. I have been dining at Nordstrom's for over 15 years. I started at the Main Place Mall location which is now closed. Can't wait for fall and winter soups to start. It's the best on a rainy day. read more

Yay!! They have their Bistro here which means I don't have to travel all the way to Irvine to get their Bistro food! Quiet, cozy, upscale ambiance. These entrees have never disappointed me.The steak sandwich or the steak. Their French fries are always yummy! read more

Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom - New American Near Me - Cerritos, California

Ever since I watched itsjudytime and benjimanfood (kudos to you if you know what I'm talking about) frequent the cafe inside Nordstrom, I have been dying to try it for myself. It only took me a few years and the boyfriend helping me check off my list of bookmarks to finally come here. We made the trek out to Cerritos Mall to come here. For most, it's a typical cafe to stop by to eat while shopping. But for me, this was a mission. This place can easily be overlooked and it's very dim lit. We ordered up front with the cashier before choosing a seat for them to bring out meal. The two of us shared the Bistro Flat Iron Steak Frites (~$20) and the White Chocolate Bread Pudding (~$6). As many has mentioned, it's definitely a little strange how a fancy place like this is done so by ordering first. Be sure to order your dessert ahead of time, so it's all on one transaction. (Also note, you have to ask for the dessert menu as it's not really advertised). First of all, the steak was amazing with the melted herb butter slathered on top of the steak. It was definitely cooked medium rare as some blood was oozing out exactly the way I like my steak cooked --yum! I did struggle a bit to cut the steak, but delicious nonetheless paired with their arugula salad. It was so simple, but so refreshing. Alongside, they gave plenty of garlic herb shoestring fries, which completed the meal very nicely. When we were done, they brought out our dessert, which I was most anxious for. The bread pudding was not too sweet, which I liked. The white chocolate and hints of raspberry also gave it a good citrus and sweetness to our meal. It was definitely a good ending. Overall, the place is delicious, but a place more of convenience than a must. They also ended the meal with some complimentary mint chocolate too. read more

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I love this place! Kid friendly and food has never disappointed me. Shrimp citrus salad

Always consistent with the food today was no different! We split the shrimp salad and split the margarita pizza both excellent!!! Great service too! read more

Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom - Shrimp salad - New American Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Okay, so I have some conflicting feelings about this place. For a restaurant at the mall that isn't your normal option, this place has pretty decent food. I usually go for the Bistro Club with French fries. It's a really good club sandwich and the fries are usually cooked perfectly. The meat they use is tasty and the bacon is cooked crispy. They toast the bread and it has a nice crunch. My other go to is the pizza. The cheese pizza is top notch. Really good. My little boys absolutely love it. The hard part is the price and the service. It's pretty steeply priced for sandwiches or salads. I know it's inside a Nordstrom's, but this is Cerritos, not South Coast Plaza. Get ready for a high priced meal and not a ton of food. The service is hit or miss and mostly miss. We've been here a few times and only once had a really good server. Most of them have an attitude and are a bit stuck up. They don't respond very well to requests, you usually have to ask several times for something. They don't really refill drinks unless you ask. The refills are free and most places refill your glass before it's empty. Not this place. Here's the real kicker. Make sure you pay attention or they'll charge you for water. Even though it's normally free. It's not bottled water. It's tap in a cup, yet 3 of the last 4 times I've been here they've charged me and then had to refund the amount. This last time they looked me right in the face and told me they didn't charge me, and then when I got the receipt, I was charged for water. Their excuse was, "she's new". So be careful or they'll charge you. Not sure if this is some sort of crappy company policy or just people being incompetent. Either way it sucks. Conclusion: Good food, steep prices, crap service. Proceed with caution. read more

Liked what I ate: Wild Salmon & Herbed Mushroom Risotto! Loved their whites chocolate bread pudding. Came again on 2020.01.20, because I had to get more white chocolate bread pudding! They Didn't offer the risotto, so I was considering the french dip, crab bisque, cilantro lime shrimp salad because they are highly recommended by the staff or by yelp. Then I came across their specials. The Pesto Chicken Fettucine came w/sundried tomatoes, carmelized pearl onions, pesto cheese sauce, & garlic bread. I switched out the sundried tomatoes and substituted mushrooms instead. Next time I might ask not to include the pearl onions, but otherwise I hope they continue to offer this dish! The Pesto Chicken Fettucine was divine & worth $17! It was It is paired w/the CSM "Mimi" Chardonnay wine from Washington for $13, which I would like to try next time. The white chocolate bread pudding had white chocolate sauce along w/raspberry sauce topped w/fresh raspberries and whipped cream. It's $6.75 & has 930 calories, so if you are to indulge make sure you can burn it off! Next time I think I might see if I can get other berries added... MY RANKINGS RANGE FROM A SCORE OF 1-5. 1 ASTERISK FOR THE WORST AND 5 ASTERISKS FOR THE BEST... BY ORDER OF WHAT IS MOST IMPERATIVE TO ORDER TO LEAST... Pesto Chicken Fettucine (5*****) substitute the sundried tomatoes for mushrooms Wild Salmon & Herbed Mushroom Risotto (4.75*****) White Chocolate Bread Pudding w/raspberries (4.6*****) read more

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A favorite place of my Mom. I took her here again for her birthday and she ordered her usual. She goes so often that she knows most of the people working here. Overall, the place is nice and convenient especially if you want take a break from shopping. read more

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Decided to stop here with a friend to grab a quick lunch before heading to LA since the traffic was super back up. The idea of this cafe inside Nordstrom is to fuel up before or after you do your shopping. I like the concept of how you pay first before you get to your desired table. Why? Because when I'm hungry, I wouldn't want to spend extra sitting at the table looking at the menu when I should just wait for my food to come!! Ordered the crab bisque - served warm but too many chili pieces, warm glazed Asian chicken salad - fresh and refreshing with sweet pieces of tangerines, and a prosciutto & arugula pizza - favorite snack of all time, it's always good to have for sharing. Servers here were very attentive and nice/ great service. I even got Nordstrom's complimentary mint chocolate as desserts towards the end of the meal :) read more

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I love the Nordstrom Cafe! I used to go as a little girl wih my Mom to the one in Bellevue, WA. We would always order the creme brule...which they still serve just as good! You order in the front, and then they seat you. They come look at your receipt, bring you your drinks, and then your food. Be sure to tip! I love the soups and flatbreads! The french dip I would not recommend.. And get he creme brule! You will not regret it! read more

Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom - Gruyere and Prosciutto Grilled Cheese and Fries... just okay. Would not order again. - New American Near Me - Cerritos, California

The club sandwhich is a perfect lunch option for me! The bread is toasted perfect and the sandwich is stuffed with a lot of turkey bacon avocado and all the works. They give a lot of nicely seasoned skinny fries as well. I had to share this with my friend because the whole plate would definitely be too filling. A person right next to us ordered the steak and potatoes and that also looked really tasty! I would totally come here again! read more

Just delicious!!! The staff is super warm and ncie. The food is just so darn good. Not salty at all as i'm super picky about that. Love going there with my family and friends! I go about once a month. Lovely place! :) read more

Clean, Contemporary & Cool New Space! Well, relatively new, considering they opened last May! But heck, it was new to me! Upon walking into the restaurant, i was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance was quite chic, yet casual & inviting. With the warm wood accented interior and jazzy tunes playing in the background, there was definitely an air of easy elegance, which I really enjoyed! I actually found myself typing up this entire review in the restaurant because I was so comfortable! At the awkward hour that I came (around 2-ish), there wasn't a loud, bustling lunch crowd, which was nice! I could actually relax on my comfy booth and take in the laid back atmosphere without being distracted by rushed power lunchers feverishly pounding on their sandwiches & salads. Just like other Nordstrom Bistros, you order at the front, sans the food line and bakery displays (ala SCP "Cafe") Everything is pretty much listed on the small menu at the cashier. Thank goodness I came at the time I did. I can only imagine the crazy line during lunch! In any case, food came out at a really good pace and service was, indeed, fantastic! Crab Bisque (cup-4.50) Creamy, smooth, and flavorful soup with small chunks of savory crab meat and bits of crunchy pickled veggies, which gave my taste buds a surprising pop! I really enjoyed this one and the small portion was just right for a late lunch. Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad (12.95) The hype is all true, this one was a winner! I love tart and tangy, so this salad was a perfect choice! Once it was placed on my table, I was in awe of the wild JUMBO shrimp! It was HUGE and Mmmmmm, grilled to perfection! Plump, juicy and full of citrusy flavor! The salad was also generously adorned with fresh cut grilled corn, tomatoes, roasted sweet peppers, shredded jack cheese, crispy tortilla curls and mixed with a refreshing cilantro lime dressing. Lip smacking good! Food was surprisingly fresh and flavorful (for mall food)! Service was always attentive, easy and prompt. In fact, my water and Sprite were constantly filled without me ever asking and the wait staff checked on me regularly without being too invasive. Overall, a fantastic choice for a late lunch that was comfortable, relaxing and satisfying! I'll definitely be back when i'm maxing out my plastic at the next semi-annual sale! Recommended: Crab Bisque & Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad Happy Eats! read more

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My fiance and I love Nordstrom Bistro. There is not much like it (sit down, "New American" fine dining with a good little wine list) in/near northeast Long Beach. We go here frequently even when neither of us is shopping. Although this is in Cerritos, it's just a quick shot up the 605, and we're seated 20 min later - 10 min drive, 10 min parking. P.S. If this is your destination exit 605 and avoid the first left into the shopping center to pass up the worst congestion. Make a left at Gridley instead, and drive all the way down to Nordstrom's (a few entrances down, on your left.) My views after countless visits: Service: B to A+ on all visits, with B service very rare Food: B to A+ on all visits Ambiance: B - The reviewer who said it made her think of a nice museum cafe is just about right. It feels like a small chain fine dining restaurant (not in a bad way.) Other notes: It's just a tiny bit odd in that you order at the front/hostess area and pay first; then you can seat yourself. You can order more things (drinks, dessert) from the table and you'll get a bill at the end for any extras. We've only had a couple of dishes we wouldn't order again, and we've had several dishes -- especially specials -- that have blown us away and are on par with some of the best restaurants we've eaten at. Price: $$-$$$ depending on your personal price point and what you order; items are mostly $13-$22 for lunch and dinner, although there are a few outliers. Wine selection is not large, but some thought's definitely been put into it. We've enjoyed almost everything we've had. Verdict: Excellent, dependable value for the price point; no similar competition nearby. Oh, and ORDER THE SPECIALS. Many of them have been absolutely amazing. Other really good regular menu choices: Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad; Salmon entree, Steak (both salad and sandwich) and 85% of the pasta dishes we've had have been favs. Maybe we miss peak times, but it's rarely more than 1/2 full when we go. The plus side of ordering at the counter is that you usually get your food within 15-20 min of arrival (which is awesome if you're starving.) Service is always good, often excellent, and sometimes extraordinary. One of their managers has recognized us on several occasions and makes a point to say, "hello, thank you for visiting us again, etc..." Maybe we're memorable, or maybe they also know that I drop a few grand in their stores and on their website every year :) I am a Nordstrom fan, and a Nordstrom Bistro fan! read more

I am not sure why, but department store restaurants just never enticed me. My fiance and I were meeting a friend at Cerritos and needed to find a place to grab a bite. Not wanting asian food, I was a little lost where and what to eat. When I found Nordstrom Bistro with all the glorious reviews on Yelp, I thought I would take a chance. It turned out to be a pleasant surprise. I hadn't been to Cerritos Mall in years. When I approached South Street exist on 605 freeway, I saw a Halloween banner hanging on the building where Nordstrom once stood. OMG, did it close? With the way economy is going and so many stores closing, I wouldn't be surprised if it did. I decided to drive around the mall anyway. Luckily, it had just relocated to the other end where Robinson used to be. Whew! The Bistro is located on the second floor. The interior is modern and open where you can see the kitchen. On a Thursday night, it was pretty empty. I asked to be seated but was told we had to order at the cashier first and the server would bring the food to the table. Alright. I grabbed a menu and looked it over with my fiance. The menu was not very big, but had enough selections and varieties for everyone. Once we ordered and paid, we headed to a booth. Our waiter was a handsome young man with a very cute accent. He was friendly and attentive through out dinner. Although I thought he should have just brought out the bread without asking if we wanted some. C'mon, who would turn down free bread, right? :) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WVySgR1DlztoSYqMzy6NVg?select=U5EfFu4SWJCo6FPjLA7XBA My entree selection was NIÇOISE SALAD WITH SALMON made with organic baby greens, romaine lettuce, herb and dijon roasted salmon, french green beans, kalamata olives, petite tomatoes, red onion, potatoes, egg, capers and dijon balsamic vinaigrette. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WVySgR1DlztoSYqMzy6NVg?select=bWpgwVqfaJbiWN4siz6GWg I loved it! The salmon was tender and flavorful. The potatoes were perfectly roasted and the dijon balsamic vinaigrette was light and refreshing. Our friend ordered the STEAK & ARUGULA SALAD with organic baby arugula, thinly sliced flat iron steak, roasted zucchini, jumbo white beans, oven-roasted tomatoes, parmesan cheese and garlic croutons with dijon balsamic vinaigrette.http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WVySgR1DlztoSYqMzy6NVg?select=6h-2w9-F2Akg82xfjcG2sg She also enjoyed it very much. I took a piece of the steak and it very tender for flat iron steak. My fiance had BRAISED SHORT RIB SANDWICH made with dark cherry braised short ribs, sharp white cheddar cheese, organic baby arugula, pickled onions and jalapeño aïoli on toasted baguette.http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WVySgR1DlztoSYqMzy6NVg?select=qALvFOwv9yMVkilWMp69eg He said it was just OK. The flavor was lackluster and the cheese tasted more American than 'Sharp White Cheddar'. Even though we were stuffed, we decided to try some desserts. The Strawberry Short Cake was very pretty. The 'Short Cake' actually tasted more like biscuit but we didn't mind.http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WVySgR1DlztoSYqMzy6NVg?select=2SKlG6fETCPSeEZatUhEPQ The Chocolate cake with caramel sauce was sooooo good! OMG, if you ever go and you like chocolate cake, you must try this.http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WVySgR1DlztoSYqMzy6NVg?select=0jzctukOV6TdnUCgZ0CJHQ If you've never tried Norstrom Bistro, take a chance like I did. It's worth it! read more

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I honestly love this place for lunch or a casual dinner. Never been for breakfast so I cant comment on that. When you enter the store, go up the escalator to the 2nd floor, turn around, and there it is! Right beside the kids shoes. Their menu is pretty simple, and changes slightly with the seasons: a small variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, 2 or 3 pizzas, and pasta/meat dishes. To drink, they serve The Republic of Tea teas, hot teas, lemonade, sodas, wine, etc. The prices are inexpensive imo for the quality of food you're getting. Main dishes are around $10-$14, & you can get a soup & a half-sandwich or half-salad. !!!!!!!!!!GET THE CRAB BISQUE!!!!!!!!!! ($4.50 for a cup, and $5.95 for a bowl) I usually don't get too much crab in my bowl of bisque but it's still worth it. So delicious! And comes with a yummy little crostini that's perfect for dipping. Their sandwiches are all tasty, but what I LOVE about them is that they come with bistro french fries with their heavenly kalamata olive aioli. Omgggg, *DROOL* And I hate olives, but that aioli is addicting! My favorite salad would have to be the Niçoise salad with salmon ($13.95). If you're in the mood for a heartier salad, I would recommend this one. It comes with a generous serving of herb roasted salmon, organic greens, lettuce, hard-boiled eggs, petite tomatoes, green beans, potatoes, olives, onions, capers, & a Dijon balsamic vinaigrette. Other salads I've tried are the Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad ($13.95), and the Caesar Salad with Roasted Chicken ($11.25). These two are delicious options as well. However, I would not recommend ordering the Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad if you're very hungry bc it only comes with ~4 shrimps lol Granted, they are pretty huge. Now onto desserts! They're all around $6. I've tried the strawberry shortcake (2*), the creme brûlée (4.5*), & the white chocolate bread pudding (5*). !!!!!!!!GET THE BREAD PUDDING!!!!!!!!! Seriously. It's the best. dessert. EVER. The only negative I can find is that they close way too early :( All in all, the Nordstrom Bistro is definitely worth a trip to the Los Cerritos Center. I usually go to Nordstrom just to eat there. lol Enjoy! read more

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This place is one expensive little mother... dot dot dot. But I understand why... its located in a newly built Nordstorm, for crying out loud... no wonder everything is priced out like I'm eating freakin bars of pure gold... But I digress... I came here with my grandmother when we kind of stumbled upon this little hide-away whilst browsing in the mall, and decided to step in and eat. The vibe I got was a kick back high end casual dining experience, catered towards a slightly older and more established crowd for them to come in halfway through their day of shopping for a light bite and some coffee. Or something along those lines. Nevertheless, my grandmother liked the food quite a bit, and I greatly enjoyed the simple and clean interior. Being geared for an older, more high end crowd, I enjoyed the peaceful murmer of conversation under the soft strains of music as I enjoyed my sandwich under filtered natural daylight accentuated with very little incadecent/flourecent lighting. The pricetag on everything in this little bristro did NOT agree with my broke college student wallet, but honestly, seeing the satisfied smile on my grandmothers face after we were done with lunch was well worth it all. Great place to go to for some expensive "casual" dining, I definitely would visit again once I graduate and start earning some "real" money. read more

I went here today after the Cerritos Nordstrom moved over to their new absolutely gorgeous and fabulous location. OMG I want to live and die in that place! My sister who works here has been raving about the food at the newly added bistro, telling me how everything is made from scratch and organic. Taking up an offer to be fed lunch here on her, we mosied on over after my first class to grub. When you first come to this place you have to place your order and pay at the cash register before you are seated. Service was a-ok, I have to give them some credit though because the lunch rush was coming and the new Nordstrom just made it's debut only a few days ago. My sister ordered the sauteed chicken angel hair pasta (something like that) with a diet coke and I ordered the bistro club with an iced tea. The iced tea with a little splenda was deeelish and refreshing. My club sandwich was a good portion and the best part was that the bread wasn't the what making my sandwich big, but it was the fresh ingredients they used. Green beans in a club sandwich? Yeap! Don't say ew before you try it! The fries are a little thinner than regular fries you get at like McDonalds and may I say, more tastier too?! They serve the fries with a kalamata olive dip which was different and interesting. My sister's entree was a little smaller than I expected only bc my food was huuuge. The pasta was filled with chicken breast, tomatoes and oyster mushrooms all perfectly balanced and well seasoned. Before you dig in they have you squeeze a wedge of lemon over the pasta only to add to the freshness. :] Dessert!!! My sister and I shared the white chocolate bread pudding which was accompanied by white chocolate & raspberry sauce. With every bite I could taste the butter and decadence. Oh sweet Lord, what have I done right in my life to be allowed such sinful bliss? I can't wait to be back, I want to try their salads and everything else on their menu! read more

I love the Nordstrom Bistro. I must admit, in some occasions I simply go to Nordstrom just to eat at their Bistro and now with this location closer to me than Brea Mall, makes my life so much easier. What I love about the food here is the simplicity and extraordinary flavor! In one occasion, during their early days of inaguration, I had breakfast here and the waiter informed me and my date that the bistro was going to have a night of wine tasting, the cost was only $10 for sampling 6 wines, but limited seating. We thought it was a good deal so we went for it. We came back the day of the wine tasting, and what a treat it was! 6 samples of delicious wine, along with a good introduction of each and to end the night a strawbery shortcake dessert. The dessert alone was worth the $10!! The wine sampling I think did take longer than they estimated as we were there for 30mins past their closing time. I hope they can do this again soon! Nordstrom Bristro menu varies by location, must try items here are: California sandwich (I love it bcus it's loaded with avocado), any of their pastas, the fries (which are seasoned quite well), and fish! Yummy! read more

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So I decided to come here with my dad on grand opening day on May 7th for lunch. There was a long ass line, which nearly deterred us. However, after having positive experiences in other Nordstrom Cafes and Bistros, I figured I'd stick this one out. It may have just been because the place just opened a couple hours earlier, but the crowd and the line deterred several parties. I think that most people were more excited with the new digs of the store than anything, and didn't mind stand around longer than usual. Upon being greeted by a man who works at the shoe department (he was conscripted to assist with questions) we placed our order and sat down in a booth right up against the line. People would easily see what it was we were eating. I noticed that they had the blinds down instead of open. I was disappointed that they didn't keep it open. Though I would imagine that the blinds would be raised at night. Perhaps a better alternative would be to have the windows tinted, so that the meshing of the blinds are eliminated and the brightness still kept to a minimum. Actually, at some point, the restaurant management should suggest that they get balcony/outdoor seating to help accommodate larger crowds and offer an alternate dining experience. That would be pretty kick ass, actually. I was more willing to forgive the slower-than-usual service due to possible inexperience or first-time adjustments by staff. The server we had, despite the slow re-check times was actually very professional and kept good posture. The management was very visible that first day, helping seating patrons and directing the waitstaff. I actually felt that everything would be more under control when they are there. This is a practice that I would like to see more often in the regular operations. The food and presentation thereof was great. The silverware was brand-spankin' new and the cloth napkins were crisp. My dad got one of those Caesar salads with grilled chicken and he was pretty impressed with how it turned out. The web of cheese they included was an additional plus. Per usual, whenever I come to these places, I always ask for the crustinis on the side to contrast the flavor of whatever it is I'm having. I had the chipotle club sandwich, and I really liked the strong flavor of the bacon that was included in that sandwich. The garlic fries on the side were very good and went well with the sweet chipotle dip. I just suggest that the place considers adopting the mixed berry salad that other Nordstrom cafes have. (They did not have that option as of opening week). Though I was assured that the menu would still be undergoing changes, I would strongly recommend that item be considered for inclusion into the final menu. read more

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The ambiance is an upscale food court dining experience. It feels a little strange to place your order before you take a seat but like I said, you are at a mall not an actual restaurant. The music is very soothing but the AC was blasting a little too strong if you ask me. The Sunday crowd was moderate but the service was speedy and attentive. I ordered the Chicken and Goat Cheese Panini and it was worth the $11. The chicken was plentiful and the goat cheese was superb. The sun dried tomatoes added a touch of savoriness. The fries that accompany the dish were a bit too crunchy for my liking which was a surprise. The dipping sauce was very interesting. It was like an olive tapenade but instead of green, it was lavender. Kind of a mystery really. I mean how do you get that color into the sauce. read more

Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom - Sautéed Chicken and Goat Cheese Panini - New American Near Me - Cerritos, California

With the name Nordstrom on it, you know you'll be paying premium prices before going in. No half-yearly sale here. Sandwich and fries with an ice tea comes to nearly $17. I came with a co-worker today and the Bistro was half full - no wait. You order before you are seated and a waitress then comes by your table and takes your order slip and then brings your food out when it is ready. I ordered the recommended honey chipotle steak sandwich which comes with fries. This is a fantastic sandwich. Great ciabatta bread, flavorful steak, delicious sauce and onions & baby spinach & roasted peppers. The olive dip that comes with the fries will make your tongue dance with joy. SEATING TIP (and the reason I knocked off a star): The booths next to the windows, where I was seated, are directly below the air conditioning. It blows COLD air directly on you. Not a problem for me because I am always hot but most people would freeze. Unfortunately the frosty air made my fries cold in less than five minutes and I DETEST cold french fries. read more

Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom - honey chipotle steak sandwich with fries - New American Near Me - Cerritos, California

One of the coolest things about the new Nordstrom Bistro? After enjoying a delicious lunch inside, you could walk 20 feet outside and shop to burn off those calories! Yes, Nordstrom Bistro has merged two of my favorite hobbies: eating and shopping. But let's talk about the eating. You order/pay at the front cashier then they seat you to your table where your server will come greet you (sort of a mix between a sit-down restaurant and a in&out cafe). Our awesome server suggested the soup of the day to us and after hearing the first couple of ingredients, we were sold! I forgot what it was called but it tasted like a sweet BBQ chili, amazing! The crispy focaccia on the side was a nice touch too. Then came our meal: I had the Chicken, Artichoke, and Goat Cheese Salad while my bf had the Honey Chipotle Steak Sandwich. His sandwich was amazing, my salad was alright. The sandwich came with this raspberry garlic aioli dipping sauce which I thought was a revolution! The best part about my salad though was how generous they were with the goat cheese, me likey. Finally, our server suggested the White Chocolate Bread Pudding for dessert. I normally don't like bread pudding, but I decided to give it a shot anyways. The presentation was beautiful and the dessert itself wasn't bad. Although you might want to speak to my bf who was raving about the bread pudding all the way down to the men's department. Overall, a delightful dining experience! I love the location, love the way the service is laid out and the food menu looked incredible. The prices were moderate, and I would definitely come again since it's so close, and I encourage anyone in the Cerritos/Lakewood/Artesia area to come and check it out! read more

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It was a really hot and humid morning and we needed a cool and relaxing lunch spot. Nordstrom Cafe Bistro was a perfect choice. The atmosphere was vibrant, cool and chic. Which brings me to a negative point at the beginning, we had to pay up front before entering. I don't know the reasoning why they have this setup, but it felt more of an inconvenience to have to wait in line before they can take our order and be seated. And the dumb part, one would think once they took your order and paid for it that it would be in their system. But wrong. Once you are seated, a waiter comes by to pick up your ticket and then they will process your order. Seems like double the work here and not mention the time wasted. But any who, I was really impressed with their food. Their Crab Bisque was on point. Enough said on that. Decided to go with their Grilled Shrimp Risotto. Their prawns were of generous size and quantity. The risotto in which the shrimp surrounded was cooked perfectly. The dish came with a few Asparagus stems that were crisp and paired wonderfully with the risotto. They had a few wine to choose from which was nice to have. I just wanted refreshing to drink so I had them give me a glass of moscato. That ended up being pretty good. This place isn't on the cheap end and one shouldn't expect it to be considering it's inside a Nordstrom. But in a place that doesn't have high end bistros in every corner block as if you were in Beverly Hills or Costa Mesa, this filled that void and left us pretty satisfied. read more

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Been to several Nordstrom Bistro, and you definitely need to try to fries with the olive aioli dip!! SO GOOOD! If all else fails, which it won't, get the fries with the olive aioli sauce! Their nicoise salad is good (kind of conventional nothing spectacular, but not bad), chicken herb butter with fries and aioli dip- the chicken was aiite since i'm not a fan of chicken skin (fat), but the fries and dip AWESOME! Atmosphere is great and cozy, too bad they close at 8:00, it would make a great dinner spot if it opened later for those who eat late. People at the entrance were friendly and amicable. They loved to entertain my daughter, which was a bonus for me! Order at the register before you come in, then you'll be seated. :) Also at the end of the meal, i love the mint chocolate that you get! another bonus! read more

I can not sing its praises enough. Although it is a limited menu, anything you order from it will be delicious!!! Located on the second floor of the best department store around, its a great place to take a break from shopping. Very throwback NYC shopping status. Its a nice mellow atmosphere with little wait, fast, friendly service. Even if you just want coffee and dessert, the raspberry bread pudding is phenomenal. I love this place and I'm so glad I don't have to drive to South Coast everytime I crave the Margherita pizza and lobster bisque. read more

Was really impressed with this place. Got the shrimp salad and the steak. Both were great. Got the bread pudding as well which was super rich. Prices are very reasonable. For what this place is, a cafe... Totally giving it five stars for the quality, taste, service. Ambiance was ok nothing special. read more

Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom - New American Near Me - Cerritos, California

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I'm not gonna lie. I think the Nordstrom Bistro is one of the best kept secrets in the Cerritos Mall. If you're looking to eat something good and are waiting in those long lines for Lazy Dog or California Pizza Kitchen and are about to run to the food court, try the Bistro out first. I've always been amazed at how good the quality of food is here, even if the price is a bit steep in comparison. The Bistro has a selection of sandwiches, salads, and entree dishes along with coffee, normal drinks/wines, and dessert. Look for the range to run you well into the more than $10 range at the very least. I had the Roast Turkey Focaccia which comes with a side of salad or fries. It was delicious from start to finish. Toasted perfectly with a great blend of sweet and salty, its one of the most unique sandwiches I've tried. Mixed with a good salad with a creamy Caesar (you can choose your dressing) and croutons/Parmesan cheese, it was delicious. The package did cost about $10-$11. The meal ends with a chocolate mint stick. The restaurant has the 'classy' fast food style in which you order first and then get served. However, with the classiness of Nordstrom, you get a nice waiter who was very helpful. So yea, Nordstrom Bistro is a great experience all-in-all. It's tough to recommend the Bistro all the time versus other classy 'fast food' cafes/locales because of the cost versus food ratio, but the Cerritos Nordstrom Bistro is no joke. Take a peek if you're there. It's great food, service, and atmosphere. read more

Found this place through Yelp. We took a while figuring out what we wanted to order, which wasn't a problem because there was no wait. I ordered the special, which an Asian Salad Pizza ($10.95) and a Strawberry dessert. My friend got the Honey Chipotle Sandwich ($12.75) and the Bread Pudding. Our food took about 10 minutes to arrive - the place was pretty dead on a week night. The pizza was comparable to CPK. It had a dark, sweet Asian dressing in lieu of tomato sauce, and Asian salad sprinkled on top. I liked it. My friend's sandwich was very good, including the bread, though I can't say it was "amazing." It came with shoestring fries as well. The Strawberry dessert was basically cream and strawberries sandwiched in between two cookies - very good! I couldn't finish it and took it home. My friend's bread pudding was different - rather than coming baked in a little bowl, it came as a cake slice that looked like it had been baked. I liked the strawberry dessert better as this felt slightly more like cake than bread pudding, but I did like the crisp outside of the break pudding. Even though we ordered at the front, we still tipped the server a few bucks for bringing us water and boxes. Nice place to eat in the mall if you don't feel like CPK or Red Robin! They also sell their salad dressing in bottles for $4.95. read more

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Not to be dramatic, but I would die for Angel. He was such a great host always recommending amazing food, and he's an even better server! He's so personable and doesn't hesitate to help us out even when he's not our official server. Now we know to just ask for him everytime now! Thanks Angel ! read more

Compared to other Nordstrom Cafe bistros, this one was lacking the charm of good service. I ordered the French dip with water. My food came out and I wasn't checked on. My water wasn't refilled. And I wasn't brought the little chocolates either. Maybe they thought I was an employee so I didn't get good service, which should be irrelevant. read more

It's a pleasant enough little cafe to stop in while you're shopping. It's bright and open and clean, and they have rotating specials. Is it Providence or WP24? Well, no, but it's fine for it's location and even pretty tasty. I had an AWESOME berry shortcake - really sweet whipped cream, fresh berries and soft shortbread. Ah, so good. read more

Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom - Triple berry shortcake - New American Near Me - Cerritos, California

Honestly, this is the best food your going to find at the cerritos mall, maybe even all of cerritos. I was headed to the mall for some Xmas shopping today and figured I would have lunch there. My first stop was the food court. Ugh, what a nightmare. Typical food court food which means nothing but junk. I expected this so I did my homework and knew that Nordstroms had a bistro. The Nordstroms Bistro is on the 2nd floor of the store, off in the corner. The way it works is you order your items at the cashier and pay for them, then you are seated and they bring you your food and drinks. It is a nice, relaxing atmosphere and the service was great except that I couldn't find the waitress when I needed a refill for my iced tea. well that and that it took them about 15 mins to bring my sandwich out. The bistro was relatively empty so not sure why it took so long. As for the food I ordered the Honey Chipotle Steak Sandwich. This is served on a toasted ciabatta bun. This was a tasty sandwich. All ingredients were fresh and you could tell they took their time to prepare it. I substituted the fries for a garden salad. Salad was fine. Overall the sandwich and drink came out to $16. Sure, a little pricey but compared to the options at the mall it was well worth it. I have to say I rarely go to the mall. I dont think i will be back until next xmas but I can now say I know of a good place to eat in Cerritos. Words I never thought would come out of my mouth. read more

Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom - Honey Chipotle Steak Sandwich - New American Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Lobster bisque soup was delicious and of course had to ask for extra bread! The turkey sandwich was just okay and overpriced. I was a little disappointed that the white chocolate bread pudding is now half the size and without the raspberry sauce and whip cream. Nonetheless, it was still delicious! Sangria was also good. read more

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Great for after work or a break from shopping - light fare. The Goat cheese with dried figs and mixed merry salad was very good. The Nicoise Salad comes with a slab of roasted salmon. I know they have a small wine list. My beef is that you give the front desk/cashier your order - no real waiters to take orders. as for Dessert definitely have the bread pudding - warm oozing with sweetness and just very comforting to have. read more

I've been wanting to eat here for over a year and I finally got to go!!! I got the Turkey sandwich. It's slightly on the pricey side for a sandwich, but it is really really good. Especially that cranberry sauce.... YUM. And the fries. double YUM. The seasoning they put on it is really good and I didn't even need ketchup. I wasn't a huge fan of the purple sauce though. It's on the 2nd floor of Nordstrom and you have to order at the cashier at the front first, pay, and then find your seat. A waitress will then come to you and take your receipt and then bring you the food. So there is kind of a waiter/waitress service, but not really. Half service? haha. They give you a mint stick at the end. Tasted like a mint cookie. haha. It was good. Maybe come back next time to get their salad or pizza. read more