As someone who purposely visits Neiman Marcus and its restaurants on every possible trip, this was no different. I will say first of all it is located in the basement and very difficult to find when you get to the basement because there is absolutely no signage. So for those who are planning on going take note that it is in the far very far back corner across from the huge bar and pass men's shoes to get here to the entrance. We made a reservation just in case and happen to be one of the very first two parties to have lunch here after they opened. And while the service is very laid-back as expected for the south, I will say our server Terrence was fantastic. The three of us each had something to eat as well as one appetizer. We were so super full, but everything was great. As usual this location has unique menu items that are not found at other locations. Such as the sheet crab soup, which is one of the specialties here. I will definitely come back here again and have a nice bite or lunch. And definitely leave some room because I saw some really great cakes and dessert desserts on the counter that we were too full to get and I definitely need to try it next time. This location, unlike its neighbors in Florida does give you the complementary pop over and consommé broth read more

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Popped in for a business lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The space is bright and modern. The service was outstanding. Immediately met at our table with bread and a little broth. We ordered right away and food was out in short order. I had the grain bowl with salmon and it was fresh and tasty. I will certainly put this on my list of lunch spots while I'm in Atlanta. read more

while the food remains delicious, the service has gone downhill drastically. I went on Dec 26th and they were so understaffed that they were pulling sales associates off the floor to be food runners. the "host" was missing and just wandering around not doing anything while lines of people regularly piled up to check in. He was incredibly rude to guests (myself included) and sat large parties who did not have reservations before those that did and made the reservations wait for tables. I'll be booking elsewhere next time and I'd recommend you do the same. read more

NM cafe located inside of Neiman Marcus, department store. One of my favorite Cafe's, located inside of Lenox Square, shopping mall. NM Cafe, is a nice, clean & upscale. A wonderful place to dine for lunch, Mon-Sat 11-4 & Sunday's 12-4. NM Cafe, offers amazing specialty's coffees, teas, Salmon, Salads, Truffle fries plus more. My go-to is a bowl if She crab soup! Best Crab Soup in Atlanta. It's fresh to order and delicious. I've been going to NM Cafe, for over four years. Terrance, assist me, with my food orders, providing, fantastic service. Great neighborhood gem. Menu prices are reasonable for the food & service. Did I say the food was delicious?! The entire staff for NM Cafe is so friendly and welcoming. Great for solo and or lunch date. Valet parking for a fee or free self parking. Safe environment. Lovely surroundings. Go book a reservation for NM Cafe, you'll thank me later. read more

NM Cafe - NM Cafe Menu - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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It's been several years since I've been to the NM Cafe. My best friend invited me to lunch there today and it was still a treat. It's a great place for girl time over lunch. The cafe is located on the ground floor of Neiman Marcus. The service is awesome and everyone is attentive. After we were seated, we were served chicken broth in small, cute tea cups with saucers and a fluffy roll with banana butter. For our meal, she settled on the she crab soup appetizer, salmon tacos, a side of fries, a cucumber margarita, and a slice of carrot cake for her birthday which was moist and delicious. I had the turkey club and a glass of prosecco. We enjoyed our meal, the ambiance, and service. If you're shopping in Neiman's or Lenox Mall, stop in. read more

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Very convenient cafe if shopping in Neiman Marcus and need some lunch. You'll receive complimentary popover and chicken consommé with your entree. Plenty of tables or sit at the bar. read more

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My daughter and I were exhausted from shopping so stopped at the bar in NM to sit for a moment and grab a cocktail. The drinks were on point! I had the dragon margarita and my daughter had the espresso martini. We decided to grab lunch while we were sitting there. We both had the she crab soup which is a must try! I had the crab cake sandwich which was delicious but a little heavy. I couldn't continue shopping because I was so full! My daughter had the salmon tacos. Overall great meal and fantastic drinks! Our bartender was amazing! read more

I had a Sweet 16 for my daughter in the Private room. Stephen and staff provided white gloves services every step of the way. Food, service, service beyond extraordinary! I look forward to creating another experience with them soon! 10/10 5 stars! read more

Fantastic experience. Terrence was our server and he was awesome! Bread was very good. We received a tiny cup of broth as a palate cleanser which was nice. Started with the she crab soup and it was delicious. Also had the Cajun pasta & I would highly recommend. Very great place to have lunch. Nice and quiet and not too crowded. read more

We went to this gem in Neiman Marcus. Downstairs tucked away in the men's department store. The staff are very friendly providing great service and joy. The food came out quickly and very flavorful. If you have time and would like a great experience, checkout the NM cafe. read more

NM Cafe - She crab soup - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Our She crab soup was so very good! It actually had "chunks" of real crab meat! My tuna fish sandwich with fresh fruits was really delicious. My daughter enjoyed her truffle fries. The staff very friendly . My waitress (can't remember her name-short light skinned female)was very customer oriented and so was our server Jason. I am looking forward to my return trip! I forgot to mentioned they make the best lemon tea drink and She Crab soup in Atlanta!! read more

A last minute decision to grab lunch while shopping at the mall. Made a quick reservation via OpenTable. It was pretty crowded when we girls arrived there. Popover and strawberry butter were served shortly we sat down. Ordered my usual She-Crab Soup and Herb Roasted Chicken. I have also ordered the Ginger Peach tea which was amazing. Everything turned out as good as usual. Staff was nice as well. I guess I made a great choice to grab lunch at NM Café with the holidays around the corner and the mall getting crazily busy. read more

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Andrea is so disgustingly rude. Everytime she is working, I turn around and go elsewhere. Her customer service is absurd!!!

You know, I just love being home for a week. To visit with my parents and great friends and such. Oh, and to go to new/lovely/long-time-fave spots to eat. Winner winner, chicken dinner all around. Mom gave me a special treat today: her Neiman's card. And a lot of trust because, dagnabit, it was (only) for lunch, NOT shopping (her words). But it's a lovely - sorta retro/modern combo - space, and I was delighted. Nutshell update: not a big menu but plenty of good choices like the pasta e fagioli soup that I got (it's always on the menu, but they also have a daily special). Delicious and quite filling because there are lots of beans and veggies in it to enhance a light amount of macaroni noodles. And . . . they list the nutrition content of every item on the menu. Whaaat?! Venerable your-grandmother's-kinda-schmancy luncheon place joins the new millennium, y'all (ok, nothing has kale in it but this is a v modern thing for an old school spot). Almost too many options to pick from - I got the chicken paillard which is a lightly battered breast with couscous, mushrooms, carrots, arugula, marinara and olive oil. For...410 cal (and other healthy "numbers"), and if you leave out the couscous and olive oil like I did, even lighter. For all y'all who think about that kinda stuff. But, yeah, next time I'm getting the steak frites (which is still only 880 cal so less if you take out the burgundy sauce). Yep, they are still proud of themselves, as my Dad says about over-priced places and their dishes (my soup was $7 for a cup and the chicken was $20, so ...). You pay for ambience and lady lunchi-ness. Note that they close daily at 3:30. The star ding is for the service. Gloria was nice enough...whennnn she came by. She annoyingly launched into the day's specials within 0.0005 seconds of noticing that I'd sat down (ahem) as if she might forget one unless she gotitalloutfast. Water went un-refilled, that kind of thing. And the manager made the rounds but I noticed he didn't swing by many tables (mine, plus others) and it's really a small little place. All in all - classy, good food, and you can pay with your store card. Rock on NM, if it's polite to say about such a laydish nod to lunchtime foodiness. Oh! PS - I don't care how anti-carb whatever diet, blah blah blah, you're doing: you are missing a great bready pleasure if you do not try the amazing popovers. Just sayin.' read more

NM Cafe - Awesome pasta fagioli soup - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Snuggled at the corner of Neiman Marcus, this place was quite busy on a Friday afternoon. My friend whom been here twice now seemed to have enjoyed her meal. Service was spectacular by the gal with braids. I didn't necessarily like how the gentleman was reaching all over the place clearing the table while we were still chatting. There is a difference between going around people and just grabbing plates here and there. The turkey havarti was good with the chips and small fruit dish, but it wasn't anything wowing or worth that price imo ($17). Don't get me wrong, it was a good sandwich: bread toasted, lots of turkey slices (deli slices, not fresh white meat), plenty of avocados and crispy bacon pieces. Overall the experience here was pleasant, but you're looking at spending about $15 to $17, thereabouts. Still, with the complimentary popover and beef broth, $20 for a deli style lunch is something I'd rather not redo. If you take their 4 min survey at the end, you will get two small (and cold) cookies. read more

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Thank you for the fantastic food and always the amazing service! Terrence is a true value to the café and he is one of the reasons why we continue to come for lunch. read more

I miss Gloria. This rating is strictly for the new counter/bar service. The "new" guy pretty much ignored me and catered to everyone but me. I was the only white kid at the counter. Again, I just miss Gloria. Truly wish I got her number back in the day just so I can check on her. She was the NM Cafe OG, and such a joy/ray of light. read more

The place is a gem! Every time I eat here everything I delicious and fresh. The she-crab soup is AMAZING! My favorite place to get a good salads when I'm making good choices lol! But when I'm not the popover with strawberry butter...I will eat three. This is a solid lunch spot since they close early. Only thing I will mention is recently I was there and I wasn't greeted. I unfortunately waited 10mins and had to get up and let a server know I needed service. read more

NM Cafe - Salad/soup/ half sandwich combo - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I went to NM with my mom this Holiday season as we needed a little nosh before spending ungodly amounts of money in the mall. I opted for a mimosa (of course) and mom joined me. We started with the delicious puffy bread they serve with strawberry butter and chicken broth. Truly what I always loved about this place when I was younger, before all the renovations, modern decor and green water glasses. It's funny what you remember and what you do not. We ordered the 5 star mushroom soup with truffle oil which was absolutely divine. It was a special and I don't believe it's on the actual menu. But if you come across it... Then, we split the Asian Chicken Salad for lunch. They give you a spoon of this tasty red chili sauce for the chicken and the salad is already dressed. The crunch of cashews was a cool touch and made the salad unique. So fresh! Enjoyed the NM Cafe, and I will be back! read more

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My mother, my 2 year old and I had lunch at NM cafe today. Our server was great, very friendly, efficient. The food was absolutely horrible: - Popovers were overcooked and dry - Salmon tacos extremely greasy, jalapeño and cilantro on tacos were dry and wilted, same with shredded cabbage, corn chips stale - chicken paillard was greasy as well, couscous bland - french fries that came with my son's grilled cheese were overly spiced, 2 year old couldn't eat The bill at the end $86 before tip - not healthy, not good, not worth the money. NOT coming back read more

Well I tried the Neiman Marcus cafe again today, I did finally get food, which was good! But the service was horrible, I HAD a reservation and I had to demand to be seated 30 minutes after the reservation, he said others walk ups we're waiting, he might want to look up the term reservation! It took for ever to get my order placed! I get the message, will look somewhere else to eat read more

I came here for lunch with my sister and niece. The place is really clean and cute! Our server was Caitlin Bonds and Faruk also helped out. They were AMAZING. Caitlin was really nice and attentive. The drinks did take forever to come out but everything else came out promptly. The chicken broth they bring out is really good but I didn't care for the popover (aka it was nasty to me). But it's free so who cares right. The Moscow mule is make with fresh ginger so if you like ginger and mules GO FOR IT! My niece loves the strawberry lemonade but hated the ginger peach tea. My sister said the mimosas were DELICIOUS! I had the tomato soup with veggies and my sister had the southwest black bean soup... They were both GOOD but needed salt. I had the Parmesan chicken with couscous, arugula, carrots, and marinara. It was yummy!! My sister had the turkey havarti sandwich with fries it was really good!!! Although the food lacks in seasoning it's still pretty good and the service was good! read more

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NM Cafe isn't what it used to be. It used to be cozy and comfortable. Now the garish plastic dominated decor reminds me of a fast food joint. My friend and I managed to draw a forgetful waiter so our lunch went on a good 30 minuted longer than we expected. For the prices here one might as well lunch at nearby Buckhead Diner or Houston's. The salads are huge but uninteresting and the sandwiches are understuffed. The drinks are overpriced. IMHO, NM Cafe needs new management and an overhaul of the decor and menu. Among the specials on the day we dined was a jerk chicken salad. It was blah! How about offering a menu which reflects something of Atlanta??? read more

I'm a bit disappointed with my first visit to this cafe. The only positive thing about this cafe is that their "she crab" soup was better than I expected and their service was decent. I rarely order "chicken or tuna salad" sandwiches but thought I'd give it a try here. Unfortunately, it was was so salty that I could barely finish my first half (of the sandwich.) I really hate wasting food but I could not bring myself to take another bite of the chicken salad sandwich that I had ordered that day. Luckily, the soup was filling enough that my stomach was somewhat satisfied. I should've checked the YELP reviews and ordered something else on the menu. read more

I would offer a 2.5 but alas no half stars... The food is pretty good....service is usually awful. I've eaten here about 8 times since the old restaurant became NM Cafe (maybe 2 years ago?). I'd give the onion rings 5 stars - the burger 3 - the BLT (with no T for me) a 4 - the fries a 5 - the croque monsuier 3 - turkey sandwich 2 Their popovers (free) are super yum if they are fresh which is about 70% of the time.... I'd pass on the strawberry butter that comes with them though. House lemonade def worth a mention... But don't get me started on the service. OMG from seating to serving it is ALL awful. Takes way too long, often forgotten... Very much that way today... PLUS I had to send the avacado from my BLT (no T) back because 80% of it was BLACK. Eww. It is enjoyable and would be even more so if they had real booze...beer & wine just don't cut it for "drinking & shopping" excursions... man I miss TomTom. And I will always now include a review as pertains to kidlets as my little nugget (3.5 yrs) is with us.... My kid behaves better @ NM Cafe than anywhere else. Maybe it is because it is small and somewhat sterile? I dunno... they have a good kids selection and the popovers and butter and poncy drinks are pretty good distraction until food comes. She dug on her jelly sammie/fries/fruit.... 3 stars there. read more

I went here for a surrealistic lunch with a guy that I had met a few times and then decided to get to know him better (both for work reasons as well as just getting-to-know-you-better reasons). He suggested this place, which I thought was odd, but agreed. He told me that the brioche ("It's an eggy-like bread, Juan M. - you'll enjoy it") was something special. Now my curiosity was really piqued. So I went. We ate at the bar; he suggested we have drinks which (on a Tuesday afternoon) I politely declined as I am less effective in business mode when I am sloshed. We then had a good (though it needed salt) split pea soup and then I had a turkey wrap. I had their special tea. All in all, It was okay. I think I like the Nordstrom Cafe more. This guy was just...odd. Nice guy - I don't think I was being hit on for a variety of reasons - but weird. read more

Our lunch started out great! We were quickly seated and delivered little cups of broth. I didn't try it, but my friend really enjoyed it (chicken broth). The server also brought us popovers which were some sort of fancy, airy bread roll with strawberry butter. We order the artichoke appetizer which was tasty. I ordered an Arnold Palmer which was perfect . My salad was flavorless unfortunately - lemon shrimp. Even fully dressed, no flavor. My bill was mid 30s, which is too expensive for a salad, non-alcoholics drink, and half app, hence the reduction in stars (and also, lack of flavor in the entree salad) read more

NM Cafe - Lemon shrimp - unfortunately no flavor - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I like this place, been going for years. The new restaurant (renovated couple years ago?) is so much better than the old one. This one is open the other one felt like a cave. I go periodicaly when I'm hungry and already in the mall. It's quiet and civilized lunching. I love their chicken salad and popovers (ask for a hot one). The espresso size cup of broth they serve initially is OK if you have a sore throat. Otherwise it's way too salty. Chicken salad w/orange souffle is my standard. The service is adequate, nothing over the top. You can sit at the bar or a table. Oddly they serve wine and alcohol. Often on Saturdays they have models floating through with latest fashions. read more

Definitely not a men's restaurant! My Sister took me here and the menu was light. The food was good and the service was too but just not made for men. Haha I'm leaving hungry... read more

This was a delightful experience dining here. My work colleague loves this place. Funny that I didn't even know Neiman Marcus had a cafe. The decor was bright and airy. The service is what you'd expect from Neiman Marcus, superb. There were these amazing popovers but I couldn't eat one since I've given up gluten for Lent. I really enjoyed my salad and will be back! read more

AMAZING POPOVERS WITH STRAWBERRY BUTTER, Chicken drink,both FREE !!! I go there every week with my cousin, the food is better than MOST Restaurants. the service can be iffy, as most restaurants can be. T he Ginger Peach Tea, is the BEST, I ve ever had. I like the name THE ZODIAC ROOM, better, beats me why they changed it. Go there and enjoy a very special lunch read more

I like this place. It was the perfect setting for #EricasTableOf20. Gps almost got me lost! Lol. It kept sending me across the street from the mall. NM Cafe is on the lower level of the Neiman Marcus store at Lenox. The store itself is very captivating. From the spacious aisles to the infrequent tile/carpet combinations. Quite fascinating. Well I finally got to the lower level and walked into the cafe. The bright myriad of colors capture your eyes immediately & you know you're in for a treat. The event was being held in a private room. Upon entering the beautiful table settings were to die for! They were so beautiful you almost don't want to sit. Fear of messing up the setting. Anyways the food was top notch! First they brought out broth in these cute lil tea cups/saucer. It felt like I had arrived! Then they brought out this GIANT rolls. I mean giant. No exaggeration there. I had steamed veggies and mashed potatoes as my entree. I'm usually not a big fan of mash potatoes but these mashed potatoes left me wanting more! They were buttery & bursting with flavor! I loved it! I will most def be back with my crew!!! read more

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Had a wonderful lunch there. Great service. Basically served a choice of salad and a roll. A little pricey but food was good and worth the visit. read more

NM Cafe - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Outstanding service from start to finish. I sat at the bar and was given a complimentary glass of champagne. My server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered the She Crab Soup. The soup was around $12 and comes with a puff pastry. Eating both the pastry and soup was enough for lunch. It was one of the best crab soups I've had in Georgia. I ate my soup with the puff pastry after I lathered it in strawberry butter. I would go back again and tell my friends about the cafe. read more

NM Cafe - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

A little over priced for what is really glamorous basement diner, but sometimes you really just want to be a 'lady who lunches", and this is the place to go for that! Ice Tea is served with an Ice Tea Spoon so it must be a classy place right! The She Crab soup is excellent and worth the extra calorie or two you have to spend to eat it! You can just walk around the mall a few laps after lunch to take the extra calories off...... The Chicken Salad is a signature dish and if you are only going to eat her once that is the dish you should try. The service is good, and since it is one of the few full service restaurants in Lenox Mall it can be a little crowded - especially on weekends, but overall a good meal. read more

Food was ok....not what I expected for such an upscale place like Neimen Marcus. The service was great! read more

NM Cafe - Mahi Mahi Taco - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Until recently I didn't even realize that Neiman Marcus even had a café. I took the opportunity to try the place. Upon arrival I was promptly seated and a server came out a few moments later. He made sure I was properly situated and allowed me to take the time with my order while offering some recommendations. Based on the recommendations I had the Grilled Shrimp Salad along with a nice glass of Champagne. The shrimp was large, juicy and succulent, something I don't always associate with large shrimp. Excellent choices that I highly recommend. Everyone was very attentive but never made me feel rushed. I highly recommend this to anyone who wishes for a pleasant dining experience while shopping at Lenox Mall or, like I did, a special trip. read more

Eating at the Neiman Marcus cafe feels a lot like eating at an airport lounge with garishly dated decor and equally sky high prices. But is the food worth it? Enh. I did love the impressively structural complimentary pop-overs (5 stars!) . You also get a complimenaty teacup of consomme. It's so incredibly Southern that it's kinda cute. However, after 2 visits, I'm feeling pretty lukewarm on the food. I've had the she-crab soup (good, reason being the cream probably), the shrimp salad (not bad but average), and some really horrific "healthy" salmon entree (gross). I looked enviously at people who had ordered burgers with tasty-looking shoe string fries so you may have better luck with that choice. Not sure if I'll find out personally. Service is ok but just weird--not quite restaurant quality but trying to be restaurant quality? Lunch can get pretty packed and you could have a 10-15 wait. If you can, call ahead and reserve a table. read more

It's just okay. I ordered a salad but can't really remember it. The food obviously isn't memorable. I do remember thinking that I could have made it at home. It's more fun to watch the rich old ladies with their diamonds than to actually eat. My boss treated me to a frozen hot chocolate drink the waiter kept talking about. That was alright but it was really expensive so whatever to that!! I don't even care enough to finnish this review. read more

I have not eaten a full meal here yet, but I did stop in for a drink and a cookie today. The mint julep iced tea was wonderfully refreshing and the cookie was delicious. I'd say this is a much better option than the food court when you hit the mall. Just make sure you bring cash or an AMEX card to avoid a potentially embarassing situation. They don't accept Visa or MC. read more