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

NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Palo Alto

4.6 (704)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
400 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Healthy
  • Good for special occasions
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

What 704 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Palo Alto offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the "elevated luxury" atmosphere and attentive staff, particularly waiters like Robert and Abdul. While service can occasionally be slow, the cafe remains a favorite for its dependable and consistent offerings.

704 Reviews
  1. Gordon VIP

    San Francisco97 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service for a reasonable price. We will go there again.

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  2. Jonathan

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service from start to finish. Food was delicious and atmosphere was elevated luxury. Thank you 🙏🏼

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  3. Maggie

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Robert provided excellent service at our table. He even prepared a complimentary sliced birthday cake for my son, which was very thoughtful! However, the waiter who served the bread and soup and helped with cleanup was not very friendly. I don’t remember his name, but interacting with him was not a good experience—his manner was careless and rough. Overall, it was still a good late lunch at this restaurant.

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  4. Lingyee VIP

    San Francisco34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It has been hit and miss here for lunch. Last time was not so great, but today everything hit the right notes. We had beet salad and the sampler. Service was a bit slow even though the place emptied out after a while.

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  5. Julie

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    have previously enjoyed offerings at this Cafe. this time BEET salad was not good, beets not cooked sufficiently

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  6. Heidi

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My daughter and I had excellent service for lunch. Waiter was excellent, he made sure we were comfortable, he helped with our food choices. Food was delicious! This was my 4th time having lunch at NM Cafe, and would return again and again. Thank you for the positive experience. Heidi

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  7. Mary Lou

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved eating here! The food was delicious and our waiter, Tobert, was wonderful!!

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  8. Joanna VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had indicated when I made the reservation that this was a birthday treat, and also mentioned to the seater, but no recognition of it occurred. Most restaurants give the birthday guest a little nibble of something extra. Kind of disappointing.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had to wait a long time for our drinks. The popovers were cold hard like they were made several days ago not fresh. We were seated in a corner and unattended while the tables around us were served, and the dishes were cleared before the next meal the food was non-appetizing we had to go to another restaurant and have another lunch. And at the end we waited a long time for our check. overall of the deplorable service, value and meal.

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  10. Lingyee VIP

    San Francisco34 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoyed having lunch here. It is hit and miss. Normally 4-5 star rating. But today, I rate it 3. This is because the special of the day the Cobb Salad with chicken was edible but not outstanding-the lettuce was wilted, the chicken was dry. It was hard to get the waiter's attention and we asked for the check twice. Nevertheless, still a good place for lunch.

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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 4.6 stars by 704 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
10:30 PM
Booked 17 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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