NM Café - Northbrook

4.6

639 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

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 11:00–15:00
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
Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 639 people are saying

NM Café - Northbrook 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

NM Café - Northbrook offers a delightful dining experience with "consistently fantastic" food and service. Known for its bright and chic ambiance, the café is perfect for a leisurely lunch or special occasion. Guests rave about the "amazing" popovers with strawberry butter and attentive waitstaff. While some find it "a bit overpriced," the overall experience is "excellent" and worth returning for.

639 Reviews

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William VIP
Chicago174 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our lunch was very enjoyable. We ordered and split 2 sandwiches which were very tasty. Service was excellent.The white tablecloth setting was first class.
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Marla VIP
Chicago23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great as always. Food and service!! The cookie was good too
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Barbara VIP
Cleveland55 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fish tacos and chicken salad excellent along with a bean soup. Shared these great pairings. Pretty here always and perfect place to talk. Noise level low.
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Beth
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Not a good value. $21 for a tuna sandwich. But, food was good and server was great. The dining room could use a redo! Tired decor.
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Mary
Chicago47 reviews
4.0
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
popovers were delicious as usual, although the strawberry butter was rather bland. the food was not as good as I remembered. Chicken salad did not have customary bacon-healthier but again a little bland. Overall an okay meal just not as outstanding as it was in the past
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Patricia
Chicago16 reviews
2.0
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
First time dining in at this NM cafe. The service from take out here is better than in restaurant dining service.
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hal VIP
Chicago29 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once Zodiac, and it should still be Zodiac- that was very cool maybe Saxwill move it back to Zodiac at Nieman Marcus -
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Nancy VIP
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
i always love coming here to meet a dear friend and your restaurant never lets us down. the nicest staff...i think the staff is the best part, great ambience, excellent food. its the best treat...totally like a mini vacay away from reality and stress. love the restaurant at the neiman marcus at northbrook court...and the popovers with strawberry butter...oh my goodness, yes. Dr. Nancy Elliott
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marc
Chicago7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We used to visit Oakbrook until they closed. It was great to have the nm experience with the delicious popovers and broth . All of our entrees were delicious as well and our waitress was great We will definitely be back
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Rebekah
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent and ambiance was very nice. Waiter was nice.
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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 4.6 stars by 639 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 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 11:00–15:00
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chicken Salad

Trio Salad

Love 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

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Review summary

FAQs

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