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    Marketplace Cafe

    4.1 (90 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Cafes
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    My made up sandwich
    Kimberly M.

    Since Nordstrom is my favorite department store, Cafe Nordstrom has been in my life for many years! Whoever owns Nordstrom had the idea of putting a decent size Cafe inside the store, for weary shoppers to rest their feet and grab a bite to eat. It was a smart one. The food is fresh and delicious. From perfectly cooked Salmon, salads, pizza, sandwiches, pastry, and coffee. It's all very tasty. Now the prices, probably the one ding I'd give. On my last visit, I had a sandwich with butter lettuce, avocado, tomato, and aioli. All fresh a yummy. Along with a small handful of chips, $18! Was it worth $18? Debatable. To me, yes, to others, maybe not so much. I give 5 stars because I love it there. Happy eating!

    The Nordstrom Cafe spread!
    Mia S.

    Merry Sip & Bites is happening now through December 24th with their Baked Artichoke Dip, Roasted Garlic Bruschetta w/ Tomato & Basil, and Cranberry Bliss Sparkler. These delicious bites are inspired from Nordstrom's newest cookbook. Take a breather from shopping and happy snacking! I sampled an array of dishes from their original menu and my favorite was the Grilled Skirt Steak. The steak was tender and flavorful and the polenta corn cake was the perfect side dish (I'm a fan of everything corn). Everything was delicious and a delightful experience.

    Order and pay at entrance
    Julee W.

    Tucked way back of the 2nd floor Nordstroms inside the Columbia Mall. What a treasure of a cafe, I'm so happy to have stumbled across it. The cafe is very casual but kinda fancy food, you order at the counter when you walk in and then you seat yourself anywhere. They have so many healthy options at a pretty decent price point. My waitress came by and scanned my receipt and brought out my food. The soup of the day was so good! Hominy, chicken, veggies, sliced raw radish on top and served with a giant cheese crouton. Delicious! I got a cup but would gladly get a bowl next time. The avocado toast was good as well but I will request no mayo next time. The very informative & super nice waitress mentioned that they gladly take requests and that many items are available that are not on the menu such as French fries. I was also informed they welcome people to come in and work on their laptop while they eat. Super comfortable working environment, great soft benches and huge windows to look outside.

    View from the window overlooking the parking lot
    Janet H.

    Went here for the first time on a Friday 12/30 around 11am. Was greeted and order was taken: shrimp and sweet corn arugula salad with a Mexican coke side glass of ice and crab soup with cheddar and chive biscuit with a Spindrift. Since the deserts and sweets are popular ordered them to take home. Two individual size chocolate cakes, a red velvet cupcake, and two chocolate chip cookies!! Staff was great offered suggestions and answered questions we had about ingredients. We had a vegan dining. The food was prepared perfectly. The salad was constructed with care. Greens properly dressed, shrimp not over cooked and tasted clean, and 5 sized very well. I was able to share some of them. The soup was hot, flavorful, and presented very nicely. All delicious and tasty. Everything was CLEAN!!! The bathroom the restaurant. Always wanted to dine here and finally got to do so. It was very relaxing and staff was attentive and the service was wonderful l. The way the deserts were packaged was excellent. I'm in the hotel and food industry and that meant a lot. It wasn't just tossed in the bag care was taken and appreciate that!! I will most certainly come back again to dine and try other items on the menu.

    Shrimp and arugula salad
    Patrise S.

    This my first time enjoying the ambiance of this restaurant. It is a casual dining experience with soft instrumental music played in the background. My selection was Maple Glazed Bacon and chicken sandwich. The avocado was an added surprise (I didn't pay attention to the ingredients). Each of chose something deliciously different. Here's the flow: We entered and made our selections from provided menus. We went directly to the friendly cashier, ordered and paid. We chose our table, booth of course, and put the receipt case on the edge of the table. Within minutes Bella, our waitress, introduced herself and took the case. She brought the drinks and later our food. She was so attentive, garnering a 20 percent tip. We truly enjoyed this dining experience within the Nordstrom department store!

    Turkey Club and cup of tomato soup
    Nina U.

    How do I marathon shop? Or even last two hours? I get a bite to eat at the Cafe with a couple of my go-tos. I like the order-at-the-counter concept and they deliver to your table of choice. It's easy and quick and gets me back into the store to seek out good finds or something I really don't need. - ROMA TOMATO BASIL SOUP - CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN SALAD - CRANBERRY TURKEY SANDWICH - CHOCOLATE CHIP MAC NUT COCONUT CHEWY COOKIE

    Special of the day
    Grace B.

    I consider the cafe in Nordstrom to be a hidden gem in the mall. It is a great place to get yummy food but not pay top dollar. They recently remodeled and now have waiters who bring you your food. We were a bit confused on this in terms of tipping since we already paid for our food at the register. Just a tip, bring cash to tip the food runner/ waiter. Great place on the second floor of Nordstrom.

    Desserts
    Nick B.

    Recently, I went to Nordstrom Cafe for first time since its Grand Re-opening around 3 years ago. The reason for my large hiatus was because they changed the menu when they re-opened, and the food was just high sodium and not good. They seem to have now returned to the original menu, which is much better tasting. I went about 20 minutes before closing and received excellent and attentive service. I ordered the Pasta Bolognese and my mom had the Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad. A little pricey, in my opinion, but would recommend if you're looking for a nicer atmosphere in the mall to grab lunch or dinner.

    Roberto N.

    From the oversized (and beautiful) wall lamps and massiveoversized mirror frames to the tall ceilings and buffet line, Nordstrom's restaurant easily reminds me of a small Las Vegas casino's dining room. Unlike some restaurants in Vegas, however, the food here is excellent, but not cheap. Stand outs for us were the tomato basil soup and the pasta Bolognese. If you want similar food but wish to save a few bucks, try La Madeline at Columbia Crossing. If you're at the mall? Honestly, it's hard to beat. Service? Kind of nonexistent, in that they just bring the food to you, then dissappear. Nonetheless, it's a really pleasant dining space, great food. Just too doggone pricey.. sorry, Nordies. In a way, though, it's nice to find a restaurant that's quiet, and doesn't have a TV on every wall!

    Scallops, risotto, & spinach in a cream sauce
    Manna V.

    I have lived near The Columbia Mall for over 15 years, however up until this visit, I had never tried Cafe Nordstrom. What a mistake! The food was excellent, filling, and unique - I wish I had given this restaurant a try years ago! My friend that I visited the restaurant with is a regular; she has told me about it for years, but I never remembered to try it out. She told me that she loves many of the salads at the Cafe due to the uniqueness of their dressings. Her favorite is the shrimp & arugula salad with sweet corn! Although we didn't order it at this visit, it sounds delicious based on her description and review of the dish. This day, we ordered the prosciutto & arugula handmade pizza, which was AMAZING. The flavors blended together perfectly and the combination of cheeses used to make the pizza set it apart from a normal pizza. We also ordered a special of the day that involved scallops, spinach, and risotto (but I don't remember the name of it - I'm a horrible Yelper!), which was also wonderful. The cream-based sauce was the cherry on top of a great dish. After all this food, we were stuffed and had no room for dessert, but my friend also highly recommended their Creme Brulee, which was massive and seemed like a steal for $7. Speaking of prices, be forewarned, this restaurant is not fast-food cheap like what you would get at the food court in The Columbia Mall; however, it is good quality food made fresh to order, and absolutely worth every penny. The restaurant is spacious with many seating options (booths, tables, etc) and is family friendly! Many people bring their kids in strollers/carseats and there's plenty of room for everyone! The only reason I didn't give this location 5 stars was because of their service. We asked our waitress a few times for parmesan cheese to top our pizza, and she told us she would bring it out but never did. She was also extremely slow with filling water glasses and bringing a to-go box, although the cafe was not very busy when we went. I'm sure this was an anomaly, as the staff overall seems friendly - don't let this small issue deter you from trying this amazing Cafe out!

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    The Food Market- Columbia

    The Food Market- Columbia

    4.3
    (729 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    I've been to The Food Market many times for brunch, lunch, and dinner, and I have never been…read moredisappointed. The food is consistently exceptional, the drinks are always on point, and the atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between lively and welcoming. Whenever friends or family visit from out of town, this is my go-to spot because I know they'll leave impressed. Most recently, I visited for brunch on Saturday and ordered the short rib gnocchi. It was absolutely delicious... rich, flavorful, and incredibly filling. I paired it with the bubbles flight, which featured an assortment of four sparkling wines and was the perfect complement to the meal. Every visit reminds me why I keep coming back. Great food, great drinks, and consistently great experiences. Love this place. Five stars for consistency and great food!

    Sadly, we had a disappointing Mother's Day experience. While the restaurant was extremely busy,…read morethere were a few highlights. The truffle popcorn was excellent, our child enjoyed the shrimp and fries, and the fresh tuna appetizer was flavorful, although overly sauced. Unfortunately, the scallops with risotto were unacceptable. Both entrees had a strong ammonia-like taste from the first bite, which was immediately noticeable to both of us. We were unable to get much attention from our server due to how busy the restaurant was, but the dishes were left mostly untouched for a reason. For a $40 entrée, we expected much better quality and execution. Sadly, The Food Market did not deliver.

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    The main bar
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    Iron Bridge Wine Company

    Iron Bridge Wine Company

    4.1
    (711 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$

    I'm not one of those people who go to lunch and then leave a review if something happens with the…read morerestaurant staff. But today we realized that Iron Bridge is considered a bar, not a restaurant, and therefore this place in Columbia/Howard County, MD doesn't require/ need to have high chairs for families with toddlers whom need them, and in our experience, it's not a family/ children friendly bar. ? I always thought it was a nice restaurant, until today ! What I consider a shocking experience. Because we live nearby and have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, etc., there, but until today I've never taken our grandkid there! Wow, a terrible experience! However our waitress was really nice ..

    They have a small parking lot but we ended up ubering this evening. We didn't have a reservation…read more(Friday evening 7:30 pm) and we were able to get a seat right by the door. They were definitely very busy but our server was still attentive and friendly. My friend ordered a flight of wine and I ordered a glass of the Poggio Le Volpe, 'Roma Rosso'. The wine, as always was delicious. My friend ordered the IBWC Fall Burger and I ordered the Grilled Bistro Steak Frites. The Steak was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. We had also ordered side Caesar salads. It was restaurant week and neither of us opted into the the 3 courses for a price option but our server did kindly inform us that she grouped it that way to help us save and include the dessert. We ended up getting the Nutella dessert (I don't recall what it was called). While the presentation wasn't great, it was very good and I would recommend it. Wish I liced closer so I could come here more often but it is one of my favorites in the area.

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    Old Line Kitchen & Wine Bar

    4.3
    (52 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$$

    This place had amazing ratings online so I decided to check it out for my birthday!! This spot is…read moretucked away located in an unsuspecting location. The interior is beautifully decorated, golds and greens with gorgeous lighting & a fireplace. We were greeted by Laurie who seemed to be both host and server! She was really sweet and super personable. The food was amazing. I loved my chicken Marsala, the chicken was cooked perfectly. The fries were delicious, the extra crispy kind that you can't find many places! The cream of crab was so good, I don't like when there are chunks of onion in it and this one was smooth and thick. The steak was awesome and so was the whipped feta! The wine flight was a nice touch, they have a ton of wines and cocktails for everyone else (also a full bar)! For my birthday the chef prepared a berry sorbet with candles! It was the best sorbet I've ever tasted and I wish I could have more now! The prices were very reasonable and they do happy hours all day on certain weekdays! We will for sure be back!

    Old Line Kitchen & Wine Bar is the perfect lowkey, chill vibes spot for great food and friendly…read moreservice. Whether you're planning date night, catching up with friends, or looking for the perfect first stop before a concert or show at Maryland Live, this spot sets the tone for a great evening. The menu may be limited, but trust me, you'll still find something tasty and fulfilling. Every dish feels thoughtfully prepared, and the relaxed atmosphere makes you want to sit back, sip, and stay awhile. If you're in the Columbia, MD area, Old Line Kitchen & Wine Bar is definitely worth adding to your list.

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    Victoria Gastro Pub

    Victoria Gastro Pub

    3.9
    (1.8k reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$$

    So this review is going to be short and sweet, but with one VERY important note. Those of you who…read moreread my reviews know I typically review either really good or really "not so good" restaurants. I'm breaking my own rules, because I feel the 3.9 rating is pretty accurate, with one 5 star + exception. This was a business lunch and a convenient location so there we were. The duck fries as an appetizer were good but needed to be seasoned with a little more salt. I had a strawberry salad with some grilled chicken that was good with the greens, but dry as the desert with the chicken and borderline inedible. Here's the twist!!! My two compadres both had the grilled cheese and lobster sandwich. They both looked at me sheepishly and said, you f ed up!!! William was kind enough to break off a substantial bite and let me try it. Angels sang, children wept, and I almost passed out! It was the kind of perfection we all agreed we would have eaten 5, maybe 6 of these unnaturally awesome sandwiches until we passed out! 3.5 Star service, 4 Star ambience, and some 10 Star bites! Cheers, JimG

    Unique decor and menu gives Victoria the British gastropub atmosphere. There are private rooms that…read morecan be reserved if food purchase minimums are met which makes them great for gatherings such as graduation or birthday celebrations. The staff are nice, but service and the kitchen seemed a bit slow on a Sunday early afternoon towards the very end of brunch despite the area we were seated only had a few tables filled. The Crab Cake Eggs Benedict was nothing special - feeling like a flat, single-note dish.. Perhaps it was that the hollandaise sauce lacked the acidity (usually from lemon juice) to brighten the dish. Or, that the nod to Maryland - the Old Bay honey - drizzled around the edges of the dish wasn't enough to elevate it to something that is savored with each bite. The Fluffernutter Blondie is a good dessert choice if you love blondies and peanut butter. Although, it was a bit drier than I'd like, the texture was still soft.

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    1/2 baked with hot-honey sauce with waffles, and cream spinach.
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    Cured Table & Tap

    Cured Table & Tap

    4.1
    (340 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Cured has become our favorite local watering hole, and for good reason. The cocktails, food, and…read moreservice are consistently outstanding, with quality ingredients and attention to detail in everything they do. The atmosphere is clean, comfortable, and welcoming, making it a great place to relax and enjoy an evening out. What really sets Cured apart is the incredible selection of spirits. With hundreds of whiskeys, bourbons, scotches, and other spirits to choose from--plus a great craft beer and wine selection--there is always something new to discover. As members of the Whiskey Explorer Club, we love coming in to try new pours and learn from the knowledgeable staff. The team is always friendly, approachable, and happy to share recommendations or have a conversation. Add in the convenient layout and easy bathroom access, and it's clear that a lot of thought has gone into creating a great guest experience. We always look forward to our next visit!

    Previously been to the bar on random weekdays, bartenders always give great service. Most recently,…read morehusband took me here on a date on a Sunday. We were pleasantly surprised to find out they had a Sunday HH going on. Waitress was fantastic. Their smoked old fashioned was on point, and sangrias good as well. Had the Philly cheesesteak rolls and a salad entree, both delish. Will deff be back! PARKING: free public garage across the street.

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    Cheesesteak eggrolls
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    Glenwood's

    Glenwood's

    4.1
    (1.4k reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$$

    Came for a casual dinner. Had a great time. Lively…read moreatmosphere, they were pretty crowded at around 4pm already. Decent portions of food, tasty and flavorful . We ordered pasta, burgers, sides and cocktails. Price is on the $$$ side but you get what you pay for. Quality of meat and pasta was wonderful. Service was attentive and friendly. Adriana did a fantastic job. Convenient location with ample private parking spots. Will return. Highly recommend.

    Last came here a year ago for brunch which was great, always loved this chain. Recently came here…read moreto this location for dinner for the first time, to celebrate a friend's bday. We made reservations ahead. It was a little too dark inside for my taste, but came on a Tues evening and it was pretty busy, they had live jazz (pianist and cellist) from 6-9p which was cool. Server had great tableside manner, but was forgetful, brought the wrong drink out, and forgot I had asked for water without ice too. For apps we had oysters, the lamb chops special (came with 3), for drinks I had peach puree seasonal sangria and whisky sour, both were delish. For my entree ordered the barramundi special which came with orzo, and I swapped out the broccoli and parm for a huge clump of spinach. Dessert we split the key lime pie (it's a big piece, deff sharing for 2). All the food was great with good presentation. Suggested improvement: Called ahead and asked them to make note to bring out a bday candle with whatever dessert was ordered and they forgot.

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    Steak frites
    Steak frites
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