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NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Palo Alto

4.9
4.9
672 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Laid-back luxe. Experience delightful dishes in a casual, contemporary atmosphere at THE NM CAFE® PALO ALTO. Muted lighting and understated, modern decor create the perfect environment for a midday retreat. Whether dining with a group or simply ordering upscale take-out, expect delectable food and exceptional service that is synonymous with Neiman Marcus.

Let THE NM CAFE® host your next Baby or Bridal Shower. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 329-3329
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Angel Perez
  • Private party facilities
    Looking to host an event? We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross street
    Sand Hill Road and El Camino Real
  • Parking details
    Parking garage adjacent to Neiman Marcus.
  • Public transit
    El Camino Realy, Bus and Train
  • Entertainment
    Tell us what you desire and we will assist.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 672 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Contemporary American

  • Peninsula

    Best Overall

  • Peninsula

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Palo Alto offers an "elegant, relaxed environment" with consistently "great service" and "delicious food." The popovers and broth are "always a pleasure," and standout dishes include the salmon and lobster bisque. Staff like Jose and Robert receive high praise for their attentiveness, making dining experiences memorable.

672 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waiter today was great -- cheerful, efficient, friendly. My friend and I were celebrating our birthdays. He knew our names and kept "celebrating" the birthdays. In terms of food, I wish they would have some house made VEGAN choices!

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  2. Jen

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Maddy was excellent. Food was very good.

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  3. Luanne

    San Francisco

    56 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service never improves but the wait staff is friendly: we asked to bring our salad first and it all came at once. The wine took too long to arrive: it takes forced to get the check/ I think better management might help. Food is always pleasant.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place for ladies who lunch, with a great selection of healthy fresh food, in an atmosphere of people wearing luxury clothes, and jewels. You feel a little extra pampered here compared to similar cafés.

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  5. Carol C.

    San Francisco

    95 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch at NM is always a special treat and Madison provided attentive, helpful service.

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  6. Lilly

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch today with Jose as our waiter, we never had to ask for anything as he anticipated what we needed. Impressive young man.

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  7. Kendra

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Samuel was our food saver when my girlfriend and I wanted to have a fun lunch and reminisce! He gave us just the right amount of space and the service was excellent… The food was so delicious that we will definitely go back and thanks again to Samuel he made our afternoon very special!

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  8. Irene

    San Francisco

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff; receptionist, waiters quite warm, friendly, accommodating. Nice variety of beverages, wine, sparkling, specialty cocktails, as well as food options, reasonably priced considering our area. Todays lunch was meeting a business acquaintance for working out a company plan. Turned out to be the perfect unassuming spot.

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  9. Lingyee

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The cafe was crowded today and the food was just ok. Beef broth and puffed roll were complimentary and as good as usual. The sampler-tortilla soup, half a tuna salad sandwich and greens-was good, but the toasted whole wheat bread for the tuna salad was a bit overdone. The Mandarin Orange soufflé was as good as always. The wait staff seemed entirely new, but perhaps we came on a Friday. They were efficient. Always a pleasant experience.

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  10. betsy

    San Francisco

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, the ambience lovely, quiet and private. Robert provided five star, friendly, professional service. Bravo!

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FAQs

NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Palo Alto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 329-3329.

NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Palo Alto is rated 4.9 stars by 672 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Palo Alto

400 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sand Hill Road and El Camino Real
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking garage adjacent to Neiman Marcus.
  • Public transit
    El Camino Realy, Bus and Train
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Angel Perez
  • Entertainment
    Tell us what you desire and we will assist.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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