NM Café - Northbrook

4.7

628 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

White Bean Chicken Chili$8.00
monterey jack cheese, jalapeño, cilantro.
- Bowl$10.00
Truffle Fries$12.00
parmesan, parsley, garlic aioli.
Grilled Shrimp$18.00
thai sweet chili sauce, avocado mash.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00
balsamic reduction, dates, pepitas, lime, cilantro.
Warm Panko Crusted Goat Cheese$14.00
spicy sage honey, warm sourdough points.

Salads

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

Handhelds

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

NM Classics

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

Mains

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

Desserts

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

Champagne & Sparkling

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

Whites & Rosé

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

Reds

Cherry Pie Pinot Noir$12.00
California 2016
- Bottle$47.00
Daou Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon$19.00
Paso Robles 2019
- Bottle$87.00

Specialty Cocktails

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

Chilled

Iced Tea$5.00
Spiced Iced Tea$5.00
Pom-Jito$8.00
brewed tea, pomegranate, mint
Q Spectacular Drinks$6.00
(6.7 oz. bottle) a ginger ale, q club soda, q tonic, or a ginger beer
Acqua Panna$8.00
premium still water (750ml)
S.Pellegrino$8.00
sparkling water (750ml)

Brewed

Hot Tea$5.00
breakfast blend, earl grey, jasmin vert, chamomile
Filter Drip Coffee$5.00
Espresso$5.00
Cappuccino$5.50
espresso, equal parts steamed milk and froth
Caffè Latte$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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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 on November 20, 2024
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 November 15, 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 November 14, 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 November 1, 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 October 30, 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 September 24, 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 August 27, 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 August 20, 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 August 20, 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 August 13, 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 reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 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
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chicken Salad

Citrus Salad

Love Salad

Starters

White Bean Chicken Chili$8.00

Truffle Fries$12.00

Grilled Shrimp$18.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Warm Panko Crusted Goat Cheese$14.00

Salads

Love Salad$27.00

Caesar$17.00

Brussels Sprouts Salad$26.00

Salmon Niçoise$30.00

Handhelds

NM Burger$21.00

Tuna Melt$21.00

Triple Grilled Cheese$19.00

Turkey Panini$26.00

NM Classics

Chicken Salad$27.00

Mandarin Orange Soufflé$26.00

Sampler$25.00

Mains

Salmon Tacos$26.00

Chicken Paillard$26.00

Warm Grains$18.00

Quiche$22.00

Miso Glazed Salmon$30.00

Desserts

Crème Brûlée$10.00

ZarlenGo's Gelato$10.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake$10.00

Carrot Cake$10.00

NM Chocolate Chip Cookie Box$8.50

Champagne & Sparkling

Une Femme "The Callie" Rosé$14.00

Ferrari Brut Rosé$14.00

Schramsberg Brut$13.00

Bottega "Il Vino dei Poeti" Prosecco$12.00

Veuve Clicquot Brut "Yellow Label"$29.00

Whites & Rosé

Château d'Esclans "Whispering Angel" Rosé

Terlato Pinot Grigio$14.00

Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc$16.00

Neiman Marcus Chardonnay$14.00

Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay$14.00

Clos Pegase "Mitsuko's Vineyard" Chardonnay$18.00

Château Miraval Rosé$16.00

Reds

Cherry Pie Pinot Noir$12.00

Daou Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon$19.00

Specialty Cocktails

Pomegranate Paloma$18.00

Espresso Martini$18.00

Honey Spice Margarita$18.00

Rosé Aperol Spritz$18.00

Chilled

Iced Tea$5.00

Spiced Iced Tea$5.00

Pom-Jito$8.00

Q Spectacular Drinks$6.00

Acqua Panna$8.00

S.Pellegrino$8.00

Brewed

Hot Tea$5.00

Filter Drip Coffee$5.00

Espresso$5.00

Cappuccino$5.50

Caffè Latte$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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

How is NM Café - Northbrook restaurant rated?