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

NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Palo Alto

4.7 (718)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
400 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
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.

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
  • 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

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What 718 people are saying

NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Palo Alto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus in Palo Alto offers a "quiet atmosphere" for a delightful dining experience. The menu, though not extensive, features quality dishes like the "special brioche and consommé starter." Service is consistently praised as "excellent," with attentive staff enhancing the overall appeal. It's a perfect spot for a "nice relaxing brunch."
718 Reviews
  1. LeAnn

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The waiter ignored us most of the time. Our drinks (mimosas) took forever. So, meal pacing was poor. We waited 10-15 minutes for our server to get us our bill. We love going for a special lunch but this was not a great experience.

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  2. JAM VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the most wonderful service even the back up to my waiter, JOSE, made sure that everything was taken care of for us. We had the most delicious time - keep those popovers coming :)))))

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  3. Jonathan

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy lunch at NM Cafe. It’s delicious and the service is consistently good. The atmosphere is very desirable. 💖🙏🏼💖🙏🏼💖

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  4. Barbara

    San Francisco Bay Area40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The new menu had removed two of my favorite meals -- California Club and Tuna Melt. I asked if it were possible to have the chef make me a California Club because there were very few choices for a vegan. I was thrilled when the chef did make me the California Club (without the cheese)!

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  5. Carolyn

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Strongly recommend the NM cafe for nice relaxing brunch . I love the special brioche and consommé starter. Pricing and quality is good . Servers always pleasant .

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  6. Jill VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered the roasted chicken like I always do, but it was over cooked and dry. Took a long time too!

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  7. Connie

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall fairly good but the tortillo soup was very salty. I could tell the falvor was very good otherwise but was too salty to eat much of it. Service was good. Maybe it was just an off day for soup.

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  8. Kathryn VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was friendly, attentive, and professional. A great experience.

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  9. Rozanne

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our lunch and especially the quiet atmosphere

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  10. Gamid VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food quality was excellent. One should note this is a café with a menu that isn't huge. That being said, quality of food was lovely, service was excellent, ambience/surroundings were pleasant. Prices aren't cheap, but definitely reasonable, especially considering the quality of what you get and the service.

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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 4.7 stars by 718 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
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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