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

NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Palo Alto

4.7 (709)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
400 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Healthy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
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 709 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 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 delightful lunch experience with "amazing" popovers and "excellent" service, often highlighted by attentive staff like Robert and Abdul. The atmosphere is "elevated luxury," ideal for special occasions. While some note inconsistencies, the overall dining experience remains "fantastic" and "special."

709 Reviews
  1. Gamid VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Lindy

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ATUL was great as usual‼️ Oh Pa-PLEEZE! You actually have a minimum amount of characters for a compliment? That’s absurd.

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  3. pat VIP

    San Francisco41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great lunch! Our food was delicious - tortilla soup, chicken salad, orange mousse, plus the always welcome chicken consomme and popover that starts the meal. Jose was an exceptional server; very attentive, friendly and helpful.

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  4. sheryl VIP

    San Francisco26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a lovely place for a quiet lunch. Service was very good and the food is nice... expensive but this is a special lunch place, in my opinion. Not everyday. The popovers with the strawberry butter are amazing!!!

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  5. Gordon VIP

    San Francisco98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    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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  6. Richard VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience especially the waiter is ultra friendly with great service

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  7. Jonathan

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 709 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 9 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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