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

NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Palo Alto

4.6
4.6
689 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
  • Neighbourhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 689 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Value

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." The cafe is praised for its "wonderful ambiance" and attentive staff, especially standout servers like Robert, Jose, and Maddy. While some menu items could be improved, the popovers and strawberry jam are a must-try.

689 Reviews
  1. Sally

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and friendly service. Always enjoy my lunch at NM ‘s restaurant!

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  2. Mina

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    NM cafe is one of my favorites at Stanford. The food and service is excellent.

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  3. Diane

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    2.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Customer service has drastically fallen here. If it weren’t the fact they are part of Neiman, I doubt they would have much business. Pains me to state this as I have had pleasant memories here.

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  4. Carole

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter gave us OUTSTANDING service. He was wonderful! Attentive, but never rushed us. I don’t think I have ever had a better waiter. He is a keeper. Hmmm wonder why he is not working at an exclusive dinner restaurant. He is a keeper!!!

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  5. Ivette

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    NM Cafe is one of my favorite places to have lunch! Love the ambiance, the food is delicious and the service is just amazing. Today we had the privileged to be helped by Abdul, who did an amazing job making sure we were taken care of at all times.

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  6. Stephen

    VIP

    Sacramento

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, dishes consistently exceed expectations.

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  7. Jim

    San Francisco

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrow server was the very best in the world, she could not have been more accommodating of a variety of request that were both unusual and essential to a perfect lunch. She was funny, brought us anything we asked for and made many helpful suggestions. This is a person who is well Suited for her job, spectacular even. The food was good as always I often go with any visitor from out of town and whenever I would like a nice lunch with a friend. But the highlight was truly the server.

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  8. Joseph

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent! Food was excellent! The person at the desk was excellent!

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  9. Julia

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday lunch for my Mom’s 91st. Robert was our waiter and he was amazing, as always. My mother enjoyed every sip, bite, and moment. Thank you!

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  10. perfecto

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service ! Server very cordial, courteous and professional

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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 689 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 p.m.
Booked 6 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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