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    Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom

    3.9 (58 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Salmon with couscous
    Andy M.

    Decent Food, basic friendly service, pleasant atmosphere. I had crab bisque and the salmon entree.

    Chicken goat cheese panini
    Amy C.

    So, I ordered the same meal for delivery as I've had at the restaurant a couple times and I now have a theory about delivered food. You know how you go through a fast food drive thru and you often get the re-warmed, dry burger or the old fries? I think with delivery, restaurants often send out the messed up food that would get sent back if you were in the restaurant. I ordered French onion soup, and the bread and cheese part with some of the liquid was in a BOX. I was stunned. I also ordered a French dip (that was dried out and so burnt I couldn't even tell if there was cheese on it. I only had a few bites and tossed it.) I had one cup of liquid that I wasn't sure was the soup or the au jus that was supposed to come with the sandwich. So, either the au jus or soup was missing. Plus, the cup itself only had about an inch of liquid left in it because the top hadn't been completly put on and the rest of the liquid had drenched the paper bag it came in. My husband made au jus from a packet and luckily we had a can of Campbell's French onion soup I was able to put the toppings on. It was eh and I only ate half of it. One star for the olive tapenade that came with the sandwich. The bistro bearing Nordstrom's name should really have better quality control. My recommendation is to only eat in the restaurant where you can ask to actually receive food, correctly cooked food and in proper serving dishes.

    Tomato bisque
    Danelle B.

    Gotta eat so I can keep shopping. Checking in was unorthodox but once I understood what to do besides standing there clueless. Ordered 2 cups of soup and the grilled chicken panini with fries. Y U M! The bisque was nice and creamy with crusty baguette to dip. Steaming hot didn't keep me from slurping up the whole cup. The panini was chicken, goat cheese, arugula and sun dried tomato...thin on chicken but high on flavor. The aioli with the fries is a whole addiction...olive aioli could just be eaten till I was ready to lick the condiment cup. I've got to get more. Along with a soda, total was $23. Not bad for a girl lunch out. Receipts arrive since we paid at order, came with Nordstrom mints. Precious, but I ate it anyway. Definitely a return trip for shopping sustenance.

    Glenda Y.

    This is regarding my to-go order on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. I ordered a bowl of French Onion Soup (which has a wonderful, rich broth & plenty of cheese) and the Pan Seared Chicken for $18. LOOK AT THE PICTURE OF THIS CHICKEN BS! What is this crap? Nordstrom, get your cafe together.

    This is the undercooked salmon I received the second time.

    The Cafe Bistro has been my favorite restaurant since it first opened many years ago because it is the only restaurant in Cincinnati that claims to serve wild Alaskan salmon. That's the reason I go monthly. I don't eat meat- only Alaska salmon. However, their cooks struggle to properly cook salmon. This is the fourth consecutive month I have gone and paid $23 for a salmon salad, but couldn't eat the salmon. It's either overcooked or raw inside. I always ask for medium well- a pretty standard preparation, but I end up only eating the greens and veggies. Today was the final straw. I always pay for my entire salmon salad, even when the salmon is inedible. I have never once asked for a refund. But the salmon is what makes the salad more expensive. Typically, when they ask, I let them know that the salmon is either hard or raw and give them an opportunity to redo it. But today they cooked it three times and couldn't get it right. First, it was overcooked and hard; the second time it came back raw inside; and the final time I couldn't cut it with a knife- it was crispy hard. I gave up and sent it back uneaten. The management and waiter acknowledged it was not cooked properly each time, yet again, I paid $23 for salad greens only. I like the manager and have refrained from writing a poor review for that reason, despite how long this problem has persisted; but I'm tired of throwing money away on food I can't eat. I have NEVER asked for a refund, as long as this issue has persisted, but I'm paying good money for food I can't eat. They should offer a refund, at least on the salmon, when they know that it is over or undercooked. I'm tired of throwing my money away, and leaving still hungry because I couldn't eat the protein. They acknowledge the issue, but don't correct the problem, yet I'm paying for it.

    Citrus turkey
    Stephanie F.

    2 words: French fries. They're so addicting, they're the number one reason I eat here. They're drizzled with oil and herbs and I can't stop eating them. Nestled upstairs in Kenwood Towne Centers' Nordstrom is this café with tons of unique meal options. I love coming here during my shopping trips. It's affordable and the quality of food definitely beats the food court. You grab a menu and order as soon as you walk in and then you pick your seat. Your server comes over and brings your drinks and your foods comes out shortly after. I ordered the citrus turkey sandwich which comes on a wheat roll with gouda cheese, lettuce, tomato, a delicious citrus-y aioli and jam along with the best fries ever! I highly recommend Café Bistro for a nice relaxing, delicious break from shopping.

    Bistro crab bisque
    Khiemo S.

    Great food and awesome fries! Nordstrom Cafe Bistro has great food! Especially their herb tossed fries with kalamata olives aioli dip! The shrimp & asparagus risotto is pretty good. Shrimps are big and has a great charred grilled flavor to it! Crab bisque was good. I would prefer it with a little more crab but the side of crunchy bread is clutch!

    Citrus Turkey Sandwich, Fries and Kalamata Olive Aioli
    Mary S.

    I obviously don't shop Malls often because I wasn't aware of this uber cool bistro tucked away upstairs in Nordstrom! The setup of placing your oder and paying first was a little unusual as well as the seat-yourself option but we didn't mind. We began our lunch with the Ricotta and Tomato Jam Jar...a heavenly concoction of ricotta, herb pesto, EEVO and topped with the absolute most delightfully sweet tomato jam to top a buttery crostini. This alone satisfied every taste bud in my mouth, it was amazing. But, I couldn't forget about my sandwich that was soon to arrive although I was still dreaming about that jam. Sat before me was a Citrus Turkey Sandwich loaded with Gruyere cheese, tomato, organic baby greens, a citrus cranberry OH YEAH chutney, garlic aioli on a toasty ciabatta. This isn't even the end of the story...my fries were accompanied by a Kalamata Olive Aioli. Done. I want to work here.

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    I love this restaurant so much. It's my favorite place for a quick sit down meal in style. Reasonable prices and friendly staff.

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    11 years ago

    Delicious, unique food. Not worth going to if you are not already in the mall. Parking at Kenwood sucks!

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    Northstar Cafe

    Northstar Cafe

    4.3(101 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Came here for the first time and had the chicken sandwich... it was crazy good. The flavor was…read moreabsolutely incredible and it tasted so fresh. The menu in general is small but full of classic American food with a bit of a modern twist. We also really enjoyed the fountain soda machine. It's great that they use a local company instead of just using Coke-a-Cola! The ordering system is different than at most restaurants (you order at the counter before getting served at your seat), but the line moves quickly. What was especially awesome about our experience at Northstar was the service. There was a very slight mistake on our order (a burger that we asked for no cheese came with cheese), and, although we didn't mind at all, Northstar went above and beyond to make it right.

    I have nothing but amazing things to say about NorthStar! Such amazing food, friendly staff and an…read moreoverall great ambiance. I stopped by to get a salad for lunch and it was made wrong twice but they handled it so promptly and very kindly. I felt bad but they reassured me it wasn't my fault. I recently had an issue with a local restaurant where the owner berated me for a mistake they made so this was such a breath of fresh air. I'm a faithful customer and I'll continue to come back. Excellent place for my family. P.S. the Kenwood salad, enchiladas, fish sandwich, and margherita pizza add prosciutto are some of my favorites! Honestly everything on the menu is good, you won't be disappointed.

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    Northstar Cafe - Cast-iron steak and enchilada

    Cast-iron steak and enchilada

    Northstar Cafe

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    Kitchen Social - Chicken sausage pizza with tomato sauce

    Kitchen Social

    4.5(285 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    My husband and I just visited here for the first time three weeks ago and have already returned…read moretwice. It is the best value for a sit down restaurant we have found in the area recently. The service is really good. Seated promptly, waters come out promptly, minor order modifications handled easily. We have really enjoyed the variety of food. My husband loves the salads and the bowls and pizzas are also good. Probably the favorite entree we have had is the fish and chips. We find the drinks particularly reasonably priced and the cocktails are good. We really like the blueberry one. The space is sunny and open. We have been with our kids and see lots of friendly groups dining there. Free parking in the garage is another plus.

    Nice looking modern aesthetic. Very loud inside from pop music, open kitchen, and chatter. We could…read morenot really hear each other. Service was very friendly. I forget our servers name, but the manager also came by to check on us and even got my food boxed. We got a burger and the chicken katsu and of course the famous biscuits to start. The biscuits were very good but also a bit buttery greasy for our taste. One was enough (we split it). I did take the rest home and add some eggs to it for breakfast which was good! The burger was pretty good. Nice and salty. Not dripping with grease. Soft bun! The fries were decent but not my preferred style. I like fresh cut and these were kind of a shoestring fry. The chicken was decent but a pretty small portion that left my fiancé hungry. He said the side with it was just ok. We got cocktails that I can't recall but they were pretty good. We would go back and try some other things. Probably on a less busy day earlier in the week.

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    Kitchen Social - Bar and high top tables.

    Bar and high top tables.

    Kitchen Social - Kids pizza

    Kids pizza

    Kitchen Social - Street Corn Nachos

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    Street Corn Nachos

    Trio Bistro - Meatloaf

    Trio Bistro

    4.0(365 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Unfortunately, a nasty pandemic ended the brunch buffet, but didn't hurt the quality of the…read morerestaurant at all. I finally made my return to Trio Bistro today for an amazing meal. My friend started with calamari, served on a bed of Asian slaw. The rings were tender and tasty, and nicely complemented by the slaw. The soup du jour was shrimp bisque, which I eagerly ordered. I wish it hadn't been completely pureed, because I like bits of shrimp in it, but it was still excellent, tasting of shrimp, cream, and delicate seasonings. Moving on, he had the meatloaf, and we both liked it. I had the day's special of my favorite fish - halibut. It was perfectly seared, sitting in a pool of browned butter sauce and garnished with pine nuts, all accompanied by tasty spinach and garlic mashed potatoes. We each enjoyed a slice of carrot cake for dessert. I definitely don't intend to let 7 years slip by before I return, especially since the specials of the day kept me from trying the Kenwood salad and red wined braised short rib. I almost forgot to say that Wendy gave us flawless service, and showed us an alternative exit that didn't make me return across the rough stone floor with my walker.

    Ordered a flatbread, chicken salad, and the lobster bisque. The best thing i had of the three was…read morethe lobster bisque. The flatbread was sauceless, the toppings themselves were good so it would have been great if they just added more sauce to it. The ceasar salad was decent. The chicken had this weird tasting char to it that just made it kind of offputting. It tasted burnt but also kind of had a weird chemical taste in The lobster bisque was good in flavor, but i wish there was actual lobster meat in it. All in all, it was a decent spot

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    Trio Bistro - Interior

    Interior

    Trio Bistro - Deviled Eggs

    Deviled Eggs

    Trio Bistro - Old Fashioned

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    Old Fashioned

    Emery - Pork Belly Bao Buns

    Emery

    4.3(144 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Oh. My. Gosh. SO so good…read more We started with the lavender lemonade mocktail -- which I absolutely added tequila to -- and it was smooth, refreshing, and dangerously delicious. 10/10 would order again exactly the same way. For appetizers, we got the whipped feta. Delicious, creamy, and perfect for sharing -- but fair warning: avoid the peppers if you're not into a little kick. They sneak up on you! My friend and I split the house salad and WOW. A complete showstopper. So fresh, the vinaigrette was bright and delightful, and those fresh bacon bits? Chef's kiss. It's rare that a house salad stands out like that, but this one absolutely did. Now let's talk about the prime rib. I typically do not like steak or prime rib... but our waitress recommended it as the best thing on the menu, and honestly the Yelp photos had already convinced me. When I tell you it was BOMB -- I mean it. So tender. So flavorful. Perfectly cooked. Paired with broccolini and mashed potatoes, it was a whole experience. To end the night, we shared the apple tart with cinnamon ice cream -- warm, sweet, comforting, and the perfect finish to an already amazing meal. Overall, this was a fantastic dining experience from start to finish. Great service, incredible food, and such a vibe. I cannot wait to come back.

    My server Stevie was excellent - I ended up here after my reservation to Alara was cancelled - This…read morewas an okay substitute. I got the lavender lemonade mocktail which was delicious and refreshing without being too floral or soapy. For dinner I got the braised short rib which was so tender you could cut it with a fork. The bone marrow demi glaze I could have a bowl of that stuff is phenomenal. The broccolini was roasted perfectly but I felt the potatoes could've used more seasoning. My mother got the lemon chicken pasta, which was good at the time, but when she got home it did not sit well with her. All in all, I would come back for the short rib, and I hope Alara finds a new location soon. The inside is nice and romantic seating, but it is cold ... like bring a jacket and it seems it doesn't matter the season it is colder inside because I saw a google review that also mentioned the temperature of the dining room.

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    Emery - Another space upstairs

    Another space upstairs

    Emery - Crispy Pork Belly Buns (spicy aioli, carrot-radish sesame slaw, pickled Fresno chiles, soy-ginger pearls) $16

    Crispy Pork Belly Buns (spicy aioli, carrot-radish sesame slaw, pickled Fresno chiles, soy-ginger pearls) $16

    Emery - Main floor, by entrance and bar

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    Main floor, by entrance and bar

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