My family and I came to Bar Verde for the Icon dinner, and overall it was a really enjoyable experience. We were seated outside on the rooftop, which had a great ambiance and views of the Americana. Since we were sitting on the rooftop, we were able to watch the fake snow fall for Christmas which made the evening feel special. We made a reservation in advance and the wait time to be seated was minimal. Service throughout the night was attentive and friendly, with our server checking in regularly. For appetizers, we ordered the margarita flatbread, brussel sprouts, calamari, and lobster bisque. The flatbread great shareable starter. The brussel sprouts were perfectly crispy and was probably one of the best appetizers on the menu. The calamari was crispy and well seasoned. The lobster bisque was rich and had a great crispy bread to go with it. Since we arrived toward the end of the night, the restaurant ran out of a few items that we ordered (for instance, we received a cup of lobster bisque instead of a bowl & received a cookie sundae instead of a brownie sundae). The restaurant is accommodating and provided alternative options for food items that were no longer available. For the main course, I ordered the flank steak, which was full of flavor and cooked to a perfect medium rare. For those with a heavier appetite, I'd suggest ordering something else since the portion size was quite small. For dessert, my family and I shared the creme brulee and brownie sundae. The creme brulee had a smooth custard with a nicely caramelized top, and the brownie sundae was great for sharing. I would definitely come back again especially for an evening out with family. Plus, they validate parking for the Americana! read more

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After visiting the Tesla store in Americana, one of the employees recommended us to try this location. Since it's Christmas time and all the restaurants were packed, she said that Bar Verde restaurant is usually available because it's in a hidden place and not many people know about it. It's located on the rooftop (3rd floor) of Nordstrom. So we decided to give it a try. We saw the sign of Bar Verde next to the Nordstrom sign, but we didn't find the entrance. Honestly, it was a hidden place! So we asked one of the Nordstrom employees how we could reach the restaurant, and she said to use the elevator. It's located on the 3rd floor, all the way at the end of the store next to the children's section. As soon as we found the elevator, we saw the sign of the restaurant. After we went to the 3rd floor, again we started to look for the children's section. There was no sign showing which direction we should go to find the restaurant. The sign of the restaurant is hidden behind store decorations and columns. There was a lady at the front and she greeted us and asked if we wanted to sit inside or outside. I asked if there was a heater available outside because we wanted to enjoy the rooftop view of Americana. So we sat outside, but unfortunately we didn't have much of a view. There was only one spot with a good view, which was already occupied. We sat next to the alley side, and it was windy, but the heater helped a little to keep us warm. The menu had plenty of drink options, but we didn't try any of them. We were starving, so we decided to order food. The prices for this place were a little bit high. We ordered mostly the cheapest options, sandwiches, one French dip, and one Nordstrom burger. The food was okay, but it wasn't wow compared to other places. Also, there was plenty of seating area inside and outside of the restaurant, even during a very busy Christmas evening. The service was not bad. Overall, it was a good experience for such a busy and packed day, and a good choice. read more

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Unfortunately, not all Nordstrom cafés are the same!! This one lacked big time!! The gals answering the phone and at the hostess stand were very kind and very helpful so I gave 3 stars! The food came out really fast so I gave three stars !! The server, although she was nice, she forgot to show up to work today !!! After 20 minutes of not seeing her 30 minutes of not seen her, I had to find her in the service station chatting with other employees and I asked her for what I needed. !!! Not to mention the food, not so great !!! The patio area, where we sat was not clean !! Come on Nordy Americana do better ! Needless to Say we will not be returning!! Not The Best $180 ever spent!!! read more

Horrible food. I got coupons downstairs after picking up my order so decided to give it a try. It's disgusting. The food was overcooked. The only thing decent was the tomato soup. read more

Bar Verde at Nordstrom - New American Near Me - Glendale, California

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If you're looking for nice place to have lunch or dinner where the noise level is low, this might be a good place. The food options are good. The service was great. It's a wonderful spot if you're shopping at the Americana. read more

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Service was attentive and helpful. My sparkling drink was refreshing and delicious. My bestie and I started off with Burrata with heirloom tomatoes for starter. It was absolutely delicious. As was the lobster bisque. Chefs kiss. Creamy, flavorful and tasty. For entree, she chose the Campanelle, mushroom and chicken pasta, which was actually quite dry missed the mark on this particular occasion. I chose the salmon salad. The fish was cooked perfectly and the pesto crust was delicious. Ambiance was nice and quiet for a regular Tuesday morning. A lovely stop after spending some time shopping at Nordstrom. read more

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The most average meal I have ever had in a restaurant. I have been coming to the Americana ever since they opened and never ate here at the Bar Verde until last Thursday when my mom and I met here for lunch. I always wondered how the food is and now I know. The Asian salad I ordered was the worst salad I ever ate. So salty and the chicken on top was so dry I couldn't even chew it. The portion was like a side salad portion. Very disappointing. My mom ordered the pappardelle with shrimp and couldn't even finish it. The shrimp tasted so bad but the pasta sauce was ok. On the bright note the ginger peach iced tea I ordered was delicious specially on a hot autumn day in LA ... customer service was unfriendly and the ambiance a bit cold. Since I was with my mom I had a good time talking and spending time with her. Other than that this lunch was a fail. read more

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Staff were really nice, and the restaurant was really clean. The ambiance was very cozy and intimate, so if you're interested in a quiet meal after shopping at the americana, this is the spot! read more

Bar Verde at Nordstrom - Roma Tomato Basil Soup - New American Near Me - Glendale, California

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The food was great. I shared a cauliflower flatbread & had a super refreshing cilantro lime vinegrette salad.... it all tasted fresh and flavorful. I have a gluten allergy & the chef was very accommodating, made the whole experience even better. Plus, the vibe of the place was great.... super chill, def coming back! read more

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The food here was very delicious. I love their Caesar salad. Their other salads are also really delicious. I'm craving a Caesar now!

I obtained an Icon status with Nordstrom and one of the benefits is a complimentary meal for four guests. My family and I made a reservation through Nordstrom Icon for dinner. We arrived a bit too early but they seated us with no issue. This meal is comped except alcohol. The staff gifted me a cook book, a box of chocolate and a $50 gift card. I was only aware of the gift card so I was surprised by other gifts given. Here's what we ordered: Appetizers: Heirloom tomatoes & burrata* Kung pao brussels sprouts* Lobster bisque* Crisp calamari Margherita flatbread Main: Braised beef sandwich Chef's featured steak 6oz filet mignon Chef's featured steak 8oz flat iron* Halibut & chips Crab mac & cheese* Drinks: Golden hour Berry ginger smash Diet coke Sparkling lemonade Dessert: White chocolate bread pudding* Creme brulee* Double chocolate brownie sundae I love all the dishes with (*). I was pleasantly surprised by the white chocolate bread pudding. It's one of my favorite desserts and I will order it if it's on the menu. Every restaurant does it differently and for this restaurant, they made the bread crispy. Not soft like other bread puddings. I really enjoyed it! Service was slow, but always with a smile and a positive attitude. The kitchen messed up on the filet mignon. We asked for medium but it came out well done. The server was so kind to let us pick another option due to this mistake. Overall, food was better than expected! I would love to sit outside on a patio next time. read more

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Considering that this is a restaurant inside a store, the food was actually pretty good. We went for brunch, had shrimp egg Benedict and Wild Shrimp Tagliatelle. I would definitely get again. read more

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Came on a Thursday evening. Drinks were great, as was the service. Food was very solid too. My only issue was that the outdoor patio was not open, that's what we came here for. The inside is pretty drab, so without the outdoor patio, it's not really worth going unless you just want to get a drink and don't really care about the ambiance. read more

Food was delicious I had the mushroom chicken pasta and it was so good. There was garlicky ricotta cream on the side of the plate and it was sooo good. Service was decent little slow but kind waiter. The general vibes of the place were great very quiet and chill. read more

Bar Verde at Nordstrom - Mushroom and chicken Pasta - New American Near Me - Glendale, California

After being recommended this place many times, I finally came to check it out. I had the Margherita pizza on cauliflower crust for starters and the Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit sandwich. The pizza was light and fresh. I try to leave out the crust so I can control my calorie intake but this is the type of crust you nust want to continue enjoying. The sandwich was amazing! They go above and beyond with dressing the chicken and the biscuit is made with amazing ingredients that levels way up from the basic one we have all tried. It came with wedge fries that were also rich in flavor that for me went great with some Dijon mustard. The outside seating was great and peaceful which we enjoyed around noon. By the time we were done, the place was super packed. Our server Nelson was a delight and really took care of us. He made great suggestions. I almost forgot the desert before the appetizer! The Espresso Martini... Will make everything better. Great mix and cudos to the bartender. Chef Jonathan Santa Cruz definitely knows what good food is. Will come back for sure and try out more stuff. read more

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I've been to the Nordstroms at the Americana dozens of times and walked past this place but never went in. What a mistake! When I tried it yesterday, I was impressed by the menu, service, and lovely outdoor seating overlooking the mall. Kenneth, my server, was great, and I didn't have to wait or ask for anything. The menu offers several salads, and you can pick whatever protein (or roasted cauliflower) you want to add. I tried the honey Dijon Cobb with roast chicken. I am a Cobb connoisseur, so I'm picky about them. This one was A+! The hard-boiled egg was nicely diced, the bacon was crumbly, and they used provolone cheese. Great dressing, too. I skipped the tomato and grilled corn. I had a nice, reasonably priced prosecco, and it was a generous pour. I will be back. read more

Bar Verde at Nordstrom - The honey Dijon Cobb salad with roasted chicken. - New American Near Me - Glendale, California

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Was shopping here for V-day and stopped but to get a drink. Since it's afternoon i opted for a tea with a little bit of alcohol. Timing was perfect service was great. Cute little bar inside of Nordstrom. read more

Bar Verde at Nordstrom - Pinot grio - New American Near Me - Glendale, California

The food was amazing we got the Nordstrom burger and the caesar salad with streak. The sauce for the burger and fries was so unique and delicious... I will be coming back just for that also the drinks we got were so tasty!! I hardly ever leave reviews but this was too good not to. Ambiance was lovely sitting outside, & service was also really good!! Will be coming back soon read more

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Context is everything, isn't it? I went shopping with friends on another hot and humid day. We started at the Americana and ended at Westfield's Valencia Town Center. It was early Christmas shopping or just an excuse to buy things, ergo, retail therapy. While we were at Americana, browsing in the glittering, gorgeous, spacious and enticing new Nordstrom, we took a late lunch break. We all had wanted to try Nordstrom's own full restaurant, Bar Verde, sitting atop the wedding cakesque building like a star. Had it not been Hades-north outside we would have relished the outdoor deck overlooking the beautiful shopping esplanade below, packed with shoppers even on a sultry summer afternoon. But, instead, we chose to sit beneath a wall of rough-hewn wood artwork under drop lights that cast a welcome rutilant veil over all of us, hiding, excuse me for saying, facial imperfections? So, to get the full experience, we will have to return during the holidays for some more shopping (Tiffany's, Gucci, Tom Ford, YSL, Tory Burch, and on and on and on ...). Now, let me tell you what was exceptional. The food, each dish was superb. We were apparently famished and were able to share our three plates, all of us being vegans or vegetarians. The room was large and divided into three sections. There is a full bar, the kitchen is open to view behind glass, children are welcome, an OG pizza oven glowed convincingly opposite our banquette conferring charm over the entire effect. Maurice, our server, was the ultimate friendly, efficient, helpful professional. What would I like to see? The two main indoor sections look like night and day and should have some sort of divider, preferably of plantings. The section near the outdoor patio looks like a cafeteria -- no charm, no ambiance, no lighting, plain tables -- quite stripped down. OK, no problem, "wall" it off to preserve the deep, glowing warmth of the section in which we were seated. My pictures (and those of others) should illustrate this amply. The prices are high but, as an offset, the portions are generous. Nordstrom almost hit it out of the park. Everything except the "cafeteria" section invites diners all day and into the evening. That patio is a major coup de coeur, that I will make sure I experience next time. Lastly, there were barely any non-meat offerings. We really had to strategize to find three things to eat. Is this because Glendale draws a particularly carnivorous clientele? I think so, to be honest. For these prices, I want more non-animal choices and I am sure I am not alone. That is the context: beautiful Americana, exceptional food hidden away inside a department store. I am amazed at the high quality, flavor, and care taken with each dish and the flawless service. Against that backdrop, other peccadillos can be overlooked. Try it. read more

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We had a very nice dinner on the patio. The artichoke dip is excellent. Food was very good. Service is a little slow but our server Kevin was very nice and professional. Would recommend this location if you are shopping at the Americana and want a good meal b read more

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Great spot for a relaxed meal at The Americana. Food's consistently good (chicken tacos are my go-to), drinks are well made, and the service is always on point. Easy place to enjoy a quiet lunch or unwind after shopping. read more

I had no idea there was a nice restaurant on top of Nordstrom. I decided to check it out this past weekend and had a great lunch on the outdoor patio overlooking the phony Florence stylings of the Americana. A really nice spot with a decent menu of great eats. It's a perfect lunch spot, that's for sure. I had a really good turkey club and a margherita flatbread--it's that kind of place. The brunch menu looks a little sparse, but I'll probably give it a shot soon. A hidden gem in Glendale! read more

I love this place!! the food is so delicious the servers are always so accommodating and nice, it's on the third floor of nordstrom and it's rlly cozy and private and they also have outdoor seating in the balcony which gives u such a nice view of the americana. i have also had their burger and it's so good. read more

Bar Verde at Nordstrom - Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos Roast Turkey Club - New American Near Me - Glendale, California

Pasta was really good and the vibes were casual & chill. Outside seating with great view of the shops below. Staff was friendly and fast. read more

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Surprisingly good. I discovered this trendy, upscale bar yesterday and had the Nordstrom Burger and their fries and one of their tacos. I also tasted the lobster soup and it tasted very mushroomy and cheesy which I love. All of it has unique flavor profile that is really good. The tacos had cilantro which I didnt even taste which is so amazing I hate cilantro bc it is so strong and overpowering. It is difficult to slip any kind of cilantro past my senses and often I have to pass otherwise salsa up because of whatever amounts of cilantro in them. Restaurants that have that fusion mix often cannot pull it off but this one is. I wasnt going to order anything and just let my friend get whatever she wanted and just order a drink but everything we had was good. The burger had prime beef quality and was heavy and thick. Lots of mayo based sauces which were a bit too much for me but I hate mayo. The portions were just right. Waiter was attentive and professional. Bathrooms are back out of the bar, straight across the whole shopping area, past the escalators. If you look up ahead you will see the signs for the restroom. read more

Bar Verde at Nordstrom - New American Near Me - Glendale, California

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Look, this place is inside a Nordstrom. The food and drinks should NOT be as good as they are, but everything we've had here has been great and on a nice day it's lovely sitting out in the patio. I particularly like their burgers and fries and artichoke dip. The bread pudding is great too, but I'm not much of a white chocolate fan. Also mad props to the bartenders here for consistently making fantastic drinks. The Next Flight Out is probably my favorite cocktail in Glendale right now - I hope it stays on the menu! read more

Bar Verde at Nordstrom - Cucumber cooler on the left, Next Flight Out on the right. Both were fantastic! - New American Near Me - Glendale, California

Easy place to get a great meal and fuel up for shopping. Good service and food. We'll be back!

Amazing service Kenneth is the best server the drinks and food were amazing I would recommend this place to anyone looking to have a good drink and cheap but quality food read more

Bar Verde at Nordstrom - Kenneth made my experience remarkable he was very attentive and answered all my question regarding the menu he deserves a raise - New American Near Me - Glendale, California

Food was mediocre, service was poor , our waiter would disappear for 20-30 minutes we had to ask other waiters to bring us plates, salt and napkins. Their mimosas had no alcohol in them. Prices were not cheap either, don't think i would return again read more

Had brunch here 4/25/25 the male host was very kind, as for our waitress she was very cold, ignored us and served us a almost empty dish of calamari, not once after our food was served did she ask if we needed anything or if our food was good, instead she stood away, I had to call her over to our table show her our almost empty dish of calamari, she then returned to our table when we were done eating brought us a new dish of calamari said kitchen weighs it, at this point why bring it or make excuses as to why it was almost empty. Never returning here, go to Costa Mesa location they serve better food, and service is better! read more

I love this restaurant because it's tucked away on a roof top at the Americana (3rd floor of Nordstrom) and therefore less crowded than all of the other large restaurants at the Americana. 9 times out of 10 my family and I are seated immediately and without a reservation. We prefer to eat outside because it's quite scenic as it overlooks the Americana. The food is good, it's not going to blow your socks off or anything, but it's good. I feel like each dish could use an extra dash of salt or something. They have a plant based burger option which is great for those who are vegan. My most recent visit was last Saturday and the service was not great..item prepared wrong, items arrived really late etc..but overall we still had a nice time. Now the cocktails are always fantastic! I recently had the Amelia and it was so delicious. Recommendations: Calamari, Brussel sprouts, the burger and fries, all of the pastas. read more

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Great place! Had a lot of fun with my wife. Pasta is delicious. Really had good service. read more

Bar Verde at Nordstrom - New American Near Me - Glendale, California

Came here for lunch a few weeks ago after doing a little Christmas shopping and we could not have been happier. Usually not a huge fan of department store restaurants but this place was fabulous. Located on the top floor of the Nordstrom at the americana. If you're lucky enough to sit outside near the window at the views are amazing Started out with their flatbread, which I believed was a potato and leek flatbread and at first I wasn't too sure if it was going to be amazing or not, but I was pleasantly surprised at the flavor combinations, and the execution was spot on. Next time moved on to the lobster bisque, and being a huge fan of lobster bisque, I was not disappointed. Thick and creamy and full flavor. This is definitely one of my favorite spots for lobster bisque. Moved on to a Caesar salad, and added the steak. Both the salad and the steak were phenomenal. The salad itself was dressed perfectly and the edit on steak was cooked to perfection. This is our new go to spot whenever we shop in the area now. read more

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I've been to the Americana for years yet never knew Bar Verde was located on the 3rd floor of Nordstroms. They offer indoor seating but the outdoor patio is where its at. It was nice to enjoy drinks and the evening breeze on the patio with good company. I enjoy fruit forward cocktails and both the Vine Street and Blueberry Lavender Martini did not disappoint. The Vine Street was a tasty combination of vodka and rosé with muddled grapes. Who knew vodka and rosé pair so nicely together! The Blueberry Lavender martini was a delicious concoction of muddled blueberries and fresh lemon juice with the perfect hint of lavender. Although I did not get to enjoy the happy hour menu, they have happy hour deals Mon-Fri from 2:30-5pm on food and drinks. Nordstrom offers 2 hours of parking validation so don't forget to stamp your ticket on the 1st floor ticket validation station on your way out. read more

Bar Verde at Nordstrom - Vine Street - New American Near Me - Glendale, California

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i loved the spinach and artichoke dip with the seasoned bread it came with. the tomato soup was very rich and flavorful. the fries were super crispy and the beef dip was great. it makes for a nice stop while shippping! read more

Bar Verde at Nordstrom - spinach artichoke dip, tomato soup, french dip - New American Near Me - Glendale, California

I've been a loyal customer for over seven years and used to truly enjoy dining at your restaurant -- your food quality and consistency were always exceptional. However, over the past 6 to 12 months, I've noticed a significant decline that's both disappointing and concerning. Not only have prices increased, but the quality and preparation of the food have changed noticeably: Soups are often cold, flavorless, or overly peppered. Salads are heavily dressed. Pasta tends to be overcooked. Steaks are no longer tender. Pastries sometimes arrive undercooked. Something has clearly changed -- whether it's management, kitchen staff, or ingredients -- and it has affected the experience your longtime customers have come to appreciate. That said, it's been nice to see some familiar faces returning to the kitchen staff, which gives me hope that things might turn around. I sincerely hope you address these issues promptly, because unless things improve, I'll no longer be bringing my family and friends to Restaurant Verde, as I've proudly done for years. Roberto your Restaurant Mgr is truly exceptional. His professionalism, positive attitude, and genuine customer care kept my family from walking out. He clearly loves what he does and represents the restaurant with outstanding service and integrity. He gets 10 stars. read more

Very good food great atmosphere but walking through Nordstrom's is very tempting to shop

We were going to a different restaurant, but the wait time was crazy (over 2 hours), and decided to try this place instead. Located at the top of Nordstrom's, Bar Verde proved to be one of the best low key spots in the city. The ambiance is nice, dimly lit and nice music. You can sit on the outside patio overlooking the busy shoppers, but we opted for an inside table. Rebeca was our server, and her level of customer service was great. She made great suggestions on food and drinks. We had the crab roll, with beautiful and delicious lump crab with sliced avocado and Mayo on a toasted roll. Also had the Nordstrom burger, which was decent. I had to ask for ketchup to go with the Mayo on the bun. The burger could've been more tender, but good flavor. The French fries came with a kalamata olive aioli for dipping, and that was really good. Also ordered the crispy Brussel sprouts which were delicious as well. For dessert, the white chocolate bread pudding was the perfect ending! Overall, a great simple menu with good food. Make it a date night, or a quick stop while you're doing your holiday shopping. I'll be back to try the prime rib dip sandwich! read more

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Eaten here many times for dine-in and take-out and have great selections for brunch/ dinner. This place is very low-key and a great choice to catch up with a friend or grab a bite while shopping at the Americana. Love their outside patio area. Recommends: -Kids Salmon Fillet with choice of Sauteed Vegetables (Potato Wedges and Green Beans) or Tomato soup. It's a kids option but don't be weirded out because the size of a 4 oz portion and satiating for a grown adult. Their choice of Tomato Soup is also really delicious! -Any of their burgers and pastas - Cilantro Chicken Cripsy Tacos (Love these. They are pretty bite size considering they are an appetizer so I would order 2 orders if you want an actual meal.) -Iced black teas are really refreshing and always order 3-4 of these. read more

Bar Verde at Nordstrom - Chicken Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos - New American Near Me - Glendale, California

I think it's amazing that Nordstrom has a full service restaurant and bar. The rooftop patio was nice but it was too warm to sit outside. We decided to sit at the bar for some cocktails while waiting for sister and her bf to join us. The craft cocktail menu was very good. Hubby was happy that they had a classic Vesper martini. I chose a spicy Mezcal cocktail as usual. The cocktails were great tasty pours and very strong. Sister had a cold brew and her bf had a side of Caesar salad as snack food before our dinner elsewhere. The service was very friendly and attentive. I was surprised that they didn't have labor shortage problem at this department store restaurant. Maybe because there weren't many dining people at the moment. A great place for some pick-me-up drinks while shopping around! read more

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