NM Café - Northbrook

4.7

628 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

20:30

Booked 8 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

Appetite for excellence. Take lunching to the next level at NM Cafe®, our elegant restaurant at Neiman Marcus Northbrook. Retreat to a fine-dining atmosphere with an innovative menu selection. Taste one of our exquisite seasonal entrée selections or experience the famous Mandarin Orange Soufflé. It's the perfect choice for any special occasion or for turning an ordinary day into something wonderful.

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 509-6750
Website
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/restaurants/northbrook/il/the%20zodiac/chicago%20-%20northbrook?geoLocation=&prev=restDir
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
5000 Northbrook Court, Chicago, IL 60062
Area
Northbrook
Cross Street
Lake Cook Road between Skokie Valley Road and Wauk
Parking details
Self-parking is available immediately adjacent to all Neiman Marcus entrances.
Public transit
PACE busses "Route 213 - Green Bay Road", "Route 626 Skokie Valley Limited", "Route 422 - Linden CTA/Glenview/Northbrook Ct."
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Popular dishes

White Bean Chicken ChiliUS$8.00
monterey jack cheese, jalapeño, cilantro.
- BowlUS$10.00
Truffle FriesUS$12.00
parmesan, parsley, garlic aioli.
Grilled ShrimpUS$18.00
thai sweet chili sauce, avocado mash.
Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$12.00
balsamic reduction, dates, pepitas, lime, cilantro.
Warm Panko Crusted Goat CheeseUS$14.00
spicy sage honey, warm sourdough points.

Salads

Love SaladUS$27.00
grilled chicken, mixed greens, avocado, heirloom cherry tomatoes, hearts of palm, artichoke, creamy balsamic dressing.
CaesarUS$17.00
romaine, capers, toasted panko, parmesan, creamy caesar dressing.
- ChickenUS$25.00
- ShrimpUS$27.00
Brussels Sprouts SaladUS$26.00
roasted turkey, shaved brussels, curry cashews, sun-dried apricots, lemon vinaigrette.
Salmon NiçoiseUS$30.00
haricot vert, marble potatoes, olive tapenade, egg, little gem lettuce, honey-lemon vinaigrette.

Handhelds

NM BurgerUS$21.00
black angus patty, brioche, sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayonnaise, served with french fries.
- AvocadoUS$24.00
- BaconUS$24.00
Tuna MeltUS$21.00
whole wheat bread, tuna pecan salad, sharp cheddar cheese, tomato, red onion, cornichon, french fries.
Triple Grilled CheeseUS$19.00
brie, swiss, and cheddar cheese, apple chutney, french fries.
Turkey PaniniUS$26.00
roasted turkey, arugula, tomato, avocado, garlic aioli, french fries.

NM Classics

Chicken SaladUS$27.00
mixed greens, nm chicken salad, shaved celery & apples, sun-dried fruits, toasted almonds, lemon vinaigrette.
Mandarin Orange SouffléUS$26.00
nm chicken salad, sliced almonds, seasonal fruit salad, today's sweet bread.
SamplerUS$25.00
cup of soup, nm classic sandwich half, house salad.

Mains

Salmon TacosUS$26.00
blackened salmon filet, corn tortillas, lime-cabbage salad, cilantro, jalapeños, avocado, chipotle mayonnaise, fresh salsa.
Chicken PaillardUS$26.00
panko crusted, tomato basil coulis, israeli couscous, baby carrots, arugula.
Warm GrainsUS$18.00
quinoa, crispy spiced brussels sprouts, roasted cauliflower, baby kale, avocado, ginger-maple dressing.
QuicheUS$22.00
herbs & goat cheese, mixed greens, balsamic dressing.
Miso Glazed SalmonUS$30.00
wild rice, brussels sprouts, tomato orange vinaigrette.

Desserts

Crème BrûléeUS$10.00
whipped cream and seasonal berries.
ZarlenGo's GelatoUS$10.00
assorted flavors.
Flourless Chocolate CakeUS$10.00
seasonal berries.
Carrot CakeUS$10.00
cream cheese frosting, walnut crumb.
NM Chocolate Chip Cookie BoxUS$8.50
presented with our famous recipe card.

Champagne & Sparkling

Une Femme "The Callie" RoséUS$14.00
for Neiman Marcus, California NV
- Quarter BottleUS$18.00
- Four-PackUS$54.00
Ferrari Brut RoséUS$14.00
Trentodoc NV
- Half BottleUS$33.00
Schramsberg BrutUS$13.00
Mendocino NV
- BottleUS$53.00
Bottega "Il Vino dei Poeti" ProseccoUS$12.00
Treviso NV
- BottleUS$47.00
Veuve Clicquot Brut "Yellow Label"US$29.00
Reims NV
- BottleUS$145.00

Whites & Rosé

Château d'Esclans "Whispering Angel" Rosé
Côtes de Provence 2022
- Half BottleUS$39.00
Terlato Pinot GrigioUS$14.00
Friuli 2022
- BottleUS$56.00
Cliff Lede Sauvignon BlancUS$16.00
Napa Valley 2022
- BottleUS$61.00
Neiman Marcus ChardonnayUS$14.00
Sonoma County 2019
- BottleUS$56.00
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches ChardonnayUS$14.00
Sonoma County 2019
- BottleUS$56.00
Clos Pegase "Mitsuko's Vineyard" ChardonnayUS$18.00
Napa Valley 2018
- BottleUS$79.00
Château Miraval RoséUS$16.00
Côtes de Provence 2022
- BottleUS$61.00

Reds

Cherry Pie Pinot NoirUS$12.00
California 2016
- BottleUS$47.00
Daou Reserve Cabernet SauvignonUS$19.00
Paso Robles 2019
- BottleUS$87.00

Specialty Cocktails

Pomegranate PalomaUS$18.00
casa del sol blanco, pomegranate lime sour, fever tree grapefruit
Espresso MartiniUS$18.00
belvedere vodka, coffee and irish cream liqueurs
Honey Spice MargaritaUS$18.00
casa del sol reposado, honey, lime, cointreau, cinnamon sugar rim, honey clusters
Rosé Aperol SpritzUS$18.00
aperol, club, ferrari rosé

Chilled

Iced TeaUS$5.00
Spiced Iced TeaUS$5.00
Pom-JitoUS$8.00
brewed tea, pomegranate, mint
Q Spectacular DrinksUS$6.00
(6.7 oz. bottle) a ginger ale, q club soda, q tonic, or a ginger beer
Acqua PannaUS$8.00
premium still water (750ml)
S.PellegrinoUS$8.00
sparkling water (750ml)

Brewed

Hot TeaUS$5.00
breakfast blend, earl grey, jasmin vert, chamomile
Filter Drip CoffeeUS$5.00
EspressoUS$5.00
CappuccinoUS$5.50
espresso, equal parts steamed milk and froth
Caffè LatteUS$6.00
espresso, steamed milk, layer of froth

What 628 people are saying

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

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

North Suburbs
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

NM Café - Northbrook offers a "fantastic" dining experience with delightful popovers, savory broth, and a charming ambiance. Guests appreciate the "excellent" service, especially from attentive servers like Jeffrey and Thomas. While some note a decline in food quality, the overall experience remains "wonderful" and perfect for special occasions.

628 Reviews

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Wendy
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious! Polly, our server is Fantastic!
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Beth
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a nice mid-day get away with a friend. Servers are kind and attentive, the food is always excellent and it has a nice ambiance. Highly recommend
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Judith
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious lunch in a lovely setting where it was conversation friendly and the wait service was EXCELLENT!
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Elaine
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lunch, still super popovers, charming setting
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Tim
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thomas was a wonderful and attentive server who made our experience exceptional!
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Nancy
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 24 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The NM Cafe provides a lovely environment, delicious food and experienced, attentive servers. It is an oasis of civility in a hectic world.
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Mercedes
Chicago
56 reviews
4.0
56 reviews
Dined on 27 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food and service are on a downward trend unfortunately.
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Joan
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was very nice & efficient. Food good & no loud music. Good experience.
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Claire
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had a very enjoyable lunch. A small cup of broth and a brioche (with strawberry butter!) was given to each of us, before we even ordered, and they were delicious. We ordered the cup of soup (autumn squash) with half a tuna fish sandwich and salad. This soup was also excellent, as was the sandwich. This was a birthday meal, and, we were surprised by a free dessert, a custard that was scrumptious. The service was just right, with empty plates being removed and water refilled quietly. I asked to take my sandwich home, and it was beautifully packed. The bill came with three chocolate candies. you couldn't ask for a better experience.
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jo
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 13 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
It was my mom’s 91st birthday which I indicated when making the reservation. This went unacknowledged and we had to ask for a candle in a dessert. Gladly would have paid for a cake or something to make a 91st birthday feel as special as it is. Mom did not enjoy the orange soufflé and chicken salad. She said they were unseasoned and tasteless. The shrimp n’ guac, recommended by waiter, Thomas were delicious. The other guests enjoyed their meals.
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FAQs

NM Café - Northbrook offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 509-6750.

NM Café - Northbrook is rated 4.7 stars by 628 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

20:30

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5000 Northbrook Court, Chicago, IL 60062

Additional information

Cross Street
Lake Cook Road between Skokie Valley Road and Wauk
Area
Northbrook
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Self-parking is available immediately adjacent to all Neiman Marcus entrances.
Public transit
PACE busses "Route 213 - Green Bay Road", "Route 626 Skokie Valley Limited", "Route 422 - Linden CTA/Glenview/Northbrook Ct."
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/restaurants/northbrook/il/the%20zodiac/chicago%20-%20northbrook?geoLocation=&prev=restDir
Phone number
(847) 509-6750

NM Café - Northbrook

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chicken Salad

Citrus Salad

Trio Salad

Starters

White Bean Chicken ChiliUS$8.00

Truffle FriesUS$12.00

Grilled ShrimpUS$18.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$12.00

Warm Panko Crusted Goat CheeseUS$14.00

Salads

Love SaladUS$27.00

CaesarUS$17.00

Brussels Sprouts SaladUS$26.00

Salmon NiçoiseUS$30.00

Handhelds

NM BurgerUS$21.00

Tuna MeltUS$21.00

Triple Grilled CheeseUS$19.00

Turkey PaniniUS$26.00

NM Classics

Chicken SaladUS$27.00

Mandarin Orange SouffléUS$26.00

SamplerUS$25.00

Mains

Salmon TacosUS$26.00

Chicken PaillardUS$26.00

Warm GrainsUS$18.00

QuicheUS$22.00

Miso Glazed SalmonUS$30.00

Desserts

Crème BrûléeUS$10.00

ZarlenGo's GelatoUS$10.00

Flourless Chocolate CakeUS$10.00

Carrot CakeUS$10.00

NM Chocolate Chip Cookie BoxUS$8.50

Champagne & Sparkling

Une Femme "The Callie" RoséUS$14.00

Ferrari Brut RoséUS$14.00

Schramsberg BrutUS$13.00

Bottega "Il Vino dei Poeti" ProseccoUS$12.00

Veuve Clicquot Brut "Yellow Label"US$29.00

Whites & Rosé

Château d'Esclans "Whispering Angel" Rosé

Terlato Pinot GrigioUS$14.00

Cliff Lede Sauvignon BlancUS$16.00

Neiman Marcus ChardonnayUS$14.00

Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches ChardonnayUS$14.00

Clos Pegase "Mitsuko's Vineyard" ChardonnayUS$18.00

Château Miraval RoséUS$16.00

Reds

Cherry Pie Pinot NoirUS$12.00

Daou Reserve Cabernet SauvignonUS$19.00

Specialty Cocktails

Pomegranate PalomaUS$18.00

Espresso MartiniUS$18.00

Honey Spice MargaritaUS$18.00

Rosé Aperol SpritzUS$18.00

Chilled

Iced TeaUS$5.00

Spiced Iced TeaUS$5.00

Pom-JitoUS$8.00

Q Spectacular DrinksUS$6.00

Acqua PannaUS$8.00

S.PellegrinoUS$8.00

Brewed

Hot TeaUS$5.00

Filter Drip CoffeeUS$5.00

EspressoUS$5.00

CappuccinoUS$5.50

Caffè LatteUS$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does NM Café - Northbrook offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is NM Café - Northbrook restaurant rated?