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    NM Cafe

    3.5 (191 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Classy
    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Chandra D.

    Our reservations at a rooftop restaurant at a local store took too long, so my husband and I decided to dine in at Neiman Marcus (NM) Cafe instead. What a great experience! Our server, Atul, was responsive, kind, and attentive to our needs. Nice job, Atul! I noticed that there are items shown on Yelp that didn't appear on the February 20, 2025 menu. I am not sure how often the menu changes. We started off with an airy popover and strawberry butter--yum! NM Cafe also brings out a delicious chicken broth to sip. What a surprise that was! We shared truffle fries before our main courses. The fries were crispy, salty, and had the right about truffle oil. I am a fan of thin, shoestring French fries, so these were perfect for me. I got the NM sampler which consists of half a sandwich, soup, and a salad. I got chicken tortilla soup, and I thought it was great! The sandwich and salad were also tasty. Perfect portion sizes, too! My husband got a burger which he enjoyed. We skipped dessert this time around, but Atul brought us small milk chocolate candy square to enjoy. I had a great experience here, and I can't wait to come back!

    Salmon  tacos
    Heather M.

    Oh how I miss Neiman Marcus In WC.... Enjoyed brunch at NM Cafe in Palo Alto (SF has the best cafe- the Rotunda). I sat at the bar with no wait (reservations sold out) and had the best service! Treated myself to some and a great meal of blackened Salmon tacos. Huge chunks of fresh seasoned salmon with avocado cabbage jalepeno and crema. Served with chips and salsa! Of course I first enjoyed the complimentary consommé and popover with strawberry butter! Perfection!

    Quality food with great service. No wait with reservation. The waiter kept adding chicken consume for us (for free) ;)

    Broth and bread
    Nica F.

    The special bread they serve was really good and the rest of the food is ok nothing special. The service was fast and seated right away. Its nice location while shopping around NM

    Croissants
    Quiny E.

    Haven't got a photo of the truffle fries! Thats 10/10 .. service is good.. u can order more of their pastry for free haha.

    Scallop Risotto
    Marge C.

    Found a nice, cozy and quiet place to eat at Stanford Mall. It's just a small cafe at the third floor of Neiman Marcus but it's packed with decent food choices from their menu. First time I went there, I got the Scallops Risotto. The scallops were nicely cooked and tasted good, enough saltiness. The risotto rice compliments the salty taste of the scallops too. If you're hungry, this is a decent big enough plate to satisfy your hunger. It is pricey for a plate of meal ($40), but decent price for the quality and type of food. Second time was yesterday and I got the Chicken Paillard. It was a healthy plate of chicken and vegetables, but flavorful and satisfying. I finished the whole plate. This is $27 and it's worth it. They serve warm bread and strawberry butter while waiting for your food. The staff are accommodating and the service is at a decent pace. The chairs are nice and comfy. Tables are seated a bit close to each other so it might feel cramped if it's a busy day. But so far on a Tuesday or Thursday lunch time there are tables and not too packed. Budget is around $40 - $50 per meal including a drink, tax, and tip.

    The soiled coat

    I used to be a big fan. On 12/14, I brought a bunch of relatives in again. During our lunch, one waiter spilled other people's broth soup on my cashmere coat and my husband's jacket. The manager came around after I complained to the MAÎTRE D'. I told him about the incident; he explained that the waiter maybe working two jobs. I explained that I am not blaming the waiter, just want the restaurant to foot my dry-cleaning bills for the coat. He agreed. On 12/31, I emailed the restaurant the dry-cleaning receipt. Other than an acknowledgement of the email, I have not received any resolution. The service is unfortunately not par to what I have come to expect of the restaurant that we loved for many years. I hope the matter is resolved quickly as the manager promised.

    sara g.

    The NM cafe is well managed The servants are v welcoming and assist with any menu question. The portion of the seafood pasta for some reason got downsized and price still the same $42 They do have a ritual to serve you once seated Chicken broth and some puffy brioche bread-you can ask for more than one for free-

    Chicken broth
    Julie T.

    Love the popovers and the chicken salad and the chicken broth. Also had the fries they were like steak fries and they had a seasoning that was like Red Robin's. The service was slow and took forever to get the check but the server of the popovers and broth was great! The restaurant was nice there is a bar and you can watch the game.

    Steak Sandwich
    Sherilyn K.

    Food was decadent! The strawberry butter + popover combo is classic and hit my childhood memories hard. I really enjoyed the sweetness that the in house focaccia bread brought to my sandwich. It balanced out the savory steak and brie perfectly. Scallops were superbly seared as always. Service was great but a bit slow due to how busy it was which was understandable. Despite being near the shopping area without a window or wall separating us, the ambiance was still cozy and felt quite private. Overall, this place was a little pricey but I'd still come again for special occasions!

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