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NM Café at Neiman Marcus – San Diego, San Diego, CA

NM Café at Neiman Marcus – San Diego

4.8 (358)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
7027 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
THE NM CAFE located in Neiman Marcus SAN DIEGO has been recently remodeled and is now open 7 days a week, 11 am- 4pm.

Laid-back luxe. Experience delightful dishes in a casual, contemporary atmosphere at THE NM CAFE® SAN DIEGO. 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
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    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
    Mission Valley
  • Cross street
    Fashion Valley Road
  • Parking details
    Valet is available Friday to Sunday on 2nd Level of East parking structure. Self-parking available on-site.
  • Public transit
    MTS - West side of Fashion Valley Mall.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 358 people are saying

NM Café at Neiman Marcus – San Diego reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Contemporary American

  • San Diego

    Best Service

  • San Diego

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NM Café at Neiman Marcus San Diego offers a "quiet and comfortable" dining experience, perfect for conversation. Known for its "exceptional food," warm popovers, and "sumptuous" chicken consommé, the café is a popular spot for lunch and special occasions. The "courteous" staff enhance the overall experience with attentive service.
358 Reviews
  1. jennifer VIP

    San Diego57 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a perfect get away from the hectic shopping experience. A very tasteful, calm atmosphere a delicious menu all created by a professional staff.

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  2. Paula

    Orange County10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I have been going to this restaurant for many years and enjoying it so much. The food is good, but the prices have just gotten out of our price range. We used to always have a glass of champagne, but for $18.00, it's just not worth it. Such a disappointment. Also the other disappointment is your new restaurant manager made a choice to remove the child's menu, which is the one that my friend and I used to enjoy so much. I would have the chicken fingers and she love the salmon tacos. With them being gone and the price of everything else has gone through the roof, I'm afraid that we'll have to find another place that we can better afford. If you ever change your mind and return the children's menu, and lower the price of champagne, we probably would return. One of the things that we enjoy the most about the restaurant is how quiet it is. You don't have the music blaring like so many other restaurants do. We love the fact that we can carry on a conversation without yelling at each other across the table. Good luck to you in the future and hope you can make changes that will bring us back. Thank you for listening.

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  3. gerilyn VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was outstanding. The warm grain salad is one of the most delicious & creative blend of vegetables. The Cobb salad was just as fresh and the dressing perfect. Thé consommé and Pop Over to start was a nice treat. I always enjoy my lunches here.

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  4. Sandra VIP

    San Diego67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service, experience, food and ambience!

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  5. Carla VIP

    San Diego37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a special pleasure to celebrate a birthday a NM Cafe. Their Mandarin Chicken salad lunch is beyond wonderful and has many delicious accompaniments. I have been enjoying it for years… a special treat. They serve a luscious chicken consume first and their famous complimentary popovers are incredible. Booth seating is comfortable. NM cafe is the perfect spot to enjoy a extraordinary lunch.

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  6. Edward

    San Diego31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A quiet, comfortable place for lunch. The staff members are courteous and knowledgeable regarding the menu items. The menu is carefully curated and offers something for most everyone.

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  7. Donna

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to have lunch with friends. The restaurant is quiet so you can carry on a conversation without competing with the background noise. The food is exceptional and the wait staff is friendly, helpful, and accomodating. Feels like a special occasion every time I’ve dined there.

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  8. Sue VIP

    San Diego21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Neiman Marcus Cafe is always a treat. You can't beat the popovers.

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  9. Simi VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful luncheon with a friend. Broth, Salmon was excellent. Love

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  10. Kathleen

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, QUIET yet pleasant, environment for a meal. Such a pleasure not to have to endure the current loudness of restaurants, where you can't hear what your friends are saying across the table. The service is excellent and attentive without being overdone. Worth going just for the Popover, strawberry butter and fresh broth....A Neiman Marcus Tradition that luckily hasn't been dropped for not being trendy. Also, walking through the gift department when entering and leaving adds to the joy. Beautiful pieces of art, decor, dinnerware, glassware, that bring joy just to view. If you''re lucky, you might have clothing modeling by gracious ladies. (No I don't work there, but have eaten there for years)

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FAQs

NM Café at Neiman Marcus – San Diego offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 542-4450.

NM Café at Neiman Marcus – San Diego is rated 4.8 stars by 358 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
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7027 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fashion Valley Road
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet is available Friday to Sunday on 2nd Level of East parking structure. Self-parking available on-site.
  • Public transit
    MTS - West side of Fashion Valley Mall.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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