It has been years since I've dined at Nordstrom's Cafe because my local Nordstrom closed. Lunch was solid but pricey. My son really wanted a good sandwich while shopping at Irvine Spectrum. His turkey avocado sandwich was good. My lime cilantro chicken salad was tasty. The dressing is one of my favorites. Service was fine, but our waiter seemed busy. Not sure I would return as there are better places to dine in the area.
Laura M.
Came today with 4 people on a Friday at 3:30PM. Each ordered sandwiches with fries and after we paid and sat down we were told they ran out of sourdough bread and only had wheat bread. Wish I was told before paying. The wheat bread came burnt on one side and they served it showing the unburnt side up. The turkey sandwich had waaay too much turkey to even bite. And all of our fries were undercooked as well. It was not busy at all inside the cafe. It's upsetting they weren't prepared for the weekend and didn't order enough sourdough bread. And who ever was the chef that day was having a real bad day, paid no attention to detail. Crostini also have gotten smaller and smaller each time I visit this location. 2 stars for the manager informing us about sourdough running out before food came and the server was very sweet.
Reina P.
This may be one of those best kept secrets but I'm blowing the lid on it. The Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom is a cafe that I didn't know about until about 5-6 years ago, which feels like a long time but the cafe has been around even longer and every Nordstrom has one - and it's GOOD ! It's my 'me time' place. It's where I go and ponder my life, my choices and the crab mango avocado salad. There's something about that cold salad, but it's everything I want in a salad. It's a popular choice. Look around and you'll find more than a few tables with this order. I also indulge in a side cup of french onion soup from time to time and together with the salad, it's just what I need for my soul. It seems to be a well kept secret among women too as I often see small groups of women celebrating something here, and a scattering of men (tired men, I must add, looking for a place to rest their feet). When you leave, they send you home with some minty chocolate barks which is the perfect ending to a meal, if you ask me. So next time you find yourself looking for a meal at a mall, stop by the Cafe Bistro. You can thank me later.
Ellie Q.
Came in on a Wednesday before Christmas at 6pm (closing at 7). I was disappointed. I'm a regular and know the quality of food and service here. It's usually close to perfection. The menu is amazing and the food is consistently good. But not tonight. Soup was cold. The order came out all random. For example the salad and Brussel Sprouts came after my pasta. But the worst was the dry service and hard as heck garlic toast that I almost broke my teeth on! So awful! Why would you even serve that?! Just say you ran out. That toast is legendary. I've been enjoying it for years. How dare they serve such a disgusting thing to Nordstrom customers. That cook needs to be out of the kitchen if he can't produce edible bread. The server lady was kind. But everyone else was clearly done working way before we arrived.
Diane L.
My LO really liked the Seared Wild Salmon from the kids menu. The fresh fruit side was tasty as well. The price point is reasonable for the quality (drink is included). Definitely a healthy and filling lunch option. We went on a Saturday and it wasn't as crowded as other restaurants at Irvine Spectrum so that was a big plus. Server was nice and food came out timely without a long wait.
Bixby L.
Might be a sign that I come here to much but the waiter knows my name.I love it here their soup is unforgettable.
Jane P.
if i could do zero stars i would, horrible service and super rude employees, tried charging 5 dollars for a little bit of marinara on kids pasta.
Chiyun H.
Food is horrible. It is pretty bad. It was the worst French onion soup I have ever had. We felt like throwing up. Hope this helps.
Celina K.
Horrible service. We ordered one to-go for our daughter. She was crying for 30 mins... There weren't many customers. We couldn't wait any longer, so I went to the kitchen area and asked... The food had already been out for a while... No one let us know or brought it to us. We were waiting in front of all of their waiters and our daughter constantly said she was hungry. I don't understand how come no one cared about it.We will never come back again.
Navid Goharian
I had an excellent dining experience at the Cafe Bistro in Nordstrom. The pizza and salad were absolutely delicious, and the waiter was both friendly and professional. It was a delightful meal that exceeded my expectations!
Only rating for cilantro lime salmon salad. For the price I paid for this dish I had much higher expectations I've ordered this same dish at Mission Shops Nordstrom and they are nowhere near identical.
Aarish A.
We were hungry while shopping around in the area and found a restaurant within Nordstrom that had some good looking food so we decided to eat here. We entered the restaurant and it had a nice classy aesthetic to it. We were a little confused when we came inside and weren't seated by someone this is because this place works by ordering at the counter and then having the food come to your table. This caught us by surprise since this place was priced like a proper sit down restaurant but it wasn't a big deal to us. Once we ordered our food it took about 15 minutes for it to come out and it was nice and fresh. I ordered a steak which came with fries and greens on the side with a fantastic garlic aioli. The steak itself was nice and juicy and the fries had just the right amount of saltiness and crunch to them, the whole meal worked beautifully together. If you are looking for a nice savory bite while shopping around at Nordstrom I would definitely recommend this place and come here again in the future!
Jonathon Q.
I have never had any food here that wasn't great! I usually get my food to go and really enjoy the turkey/avocado club sandwich. As always, every nordstrom cafe location that has tomato bisque soup...you must try it!
Marie F.
The prices are great for the quality of the food. We loved everything we ordered. The manager is very kind and greets everyone who walks in. The tall male server is very attentive. Overall a great experience. Can't wait to go back.
Jessielee J.
Finally a Nordstrom with the original cafe!!!! This location is inside of the Irvine Spectrum. Here you order at the front counter and then find a comfy table while they take care of the rest. We started off with a crab bisque which wasn't pictured as I was so hungry I forgot to take a pic. Soups are all served with a warm crostini which was a nice touch. Then we received The truffle burrata with figs and arugula. I was a bit disappointed as the flavor of all of this just didn't hit right. I normally really enjoy their on menu burrata platter so I was really excited about the truffle. Next we had the blue crab and mango salad. This salad was flavorful and light which I really enjoyed. Then for my last item I had the prime rib dip. This wasn't my favorite here. I normally look for a nice crusted baguette, which this was a bit soft. I also always look forward to some type of horseradish cream or fresh horseradish which they didn't have on hand. All in all service was great, food was great and atmosphere was nice. We were even offered to go drinks! I always love that!
It has been years since I've dined at Nordstrom's Cafe because my local Nordstrom closed. Lunch was solid but pricey. My son really wanted a good sandwich while shopping at Irvine Spectrum. His turkey avocado sandwich was good. My lime cilantro chicken salad was tasty. The dressing is one of my favorites. Service was fine, but our waiter seemed busy. Not sure I would return as there are better places to dine in the area.
Came today with 4 people on a Friday at 3:30PM. Each ordered sandwiches with fries and after we paid and sat down we were told they ran out of sourdough bread and only had wheat bread. Wish I was told before paying. The wheat bread came burnt on one side and they served it showing the unburnt side up. The turkey sandwich had waaay too much turkey to even bite. And all of our fries were undercooked as well. It was not busy at all inside the cafe. It's upsetting they weren't prepared for the weekend and didn't order enough sourdough bread. And who ever was the chef that day was having a real bad day, paid no attention to detail. Crostini also have gotten smaller and smaller each time I visit this location. 2 stars for the manager informing us about sourdough running out before food came and the server was very sweet.
This may be one of those best kept secrets but I'm blowing the lid on it. The Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom is a cafe that I didn't know about until about 5-6 years ago, which feels like a long time but the cafe has been around even longer and every Nordstrom has one - and it's GOOD ! It's my 'me time' place. It's where I go and ponder my life, my choices and the crab mango avocado salad. There's something about that cold salad, but it's everything I want in a salad. It's a popular choice. Look around and you'll find more than a few tables with this order. I also indulge in a side cup of french onion soup from time to time and together with the salad, it's just what I need for my soul. It seems to be a well kept secret among women too as I often see small groups of women celebrating something here, and a scattering of men (tired men, I must add, looking for a place to rest their feet). When you leave, they send you home with some minty chocolate barks which is the perfect ending to a meal, if you ask me. So next time you find yourself looking for a meal at a mall, stop by the Cafe Bistro. You can thank me later.
Came in on a Wednesday before Christmas at 6pm (closing at 7). I was disappointed. I'm a regular and know the quality of food and service here. It's usually close to perfection. The menu is amazing and the food is consistently good. But not tonight. Soup was cold. The order came out all random. For example the salad and Brussel Sprouts came after my pasta. But the worst was the dry service and hard as heck garlic toast that I almost broke my teeth on! So awful! Why would you even serve that?! Just say you ran out. That toast is legendary. I've been enjoying it for years. How dare they serve such a disgusting thing to Nordstrom customers. That cook needs to be out of the kitchen if he can't produce edible bread. The server lady was kind. But everyone else was clearly done working way before we arrived.
My LO really liked the Seared Wild Salmon from the kids menu. The fresh fruit side was tasty as well. The price point is reasonable for the quality (drink is included). Definitely a healthy and filling lunch option. We went on a Saturday and it wasn't as crowded as other restaurants at Irvine Spectrum so that was a big plus. Server was nice and food came out timely without a long wait.
Might be a sign that I come here to much but the waiter knows my name.I love it here their soup is unforgettable.
if i could do zero stars i would, horrible service and super rude employees, tried charging 5 dollars for a little bit of marinara on kids pasta.
Food is horrible. It is pretty bad. It was the worst French onion soup I have ever had. We felt like throwing up. Hope this helps.
Horrible service. We ordered one to-go for our daughter. She was crying for 30 mins... There weren't many customers. We couldn't wait any longer, so I went to the kitchen area and asked... The food had already been out for a while... No one let us know or brought it to us. We were waiting in front of all of their waiters and our daughter constantly said she was hungry. I don't understand how come no one cared about it.We will never come back again.
I had an excellent dining experience at the Cafe Bistro in Nordstrom. The pizza and salad were absolutely delicious, and the waiter was both friendly and professional. It was a delightful meal that exceeded my expectations!
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Only rating for cilantro lime salmon salad. For the price I paid for this dish I had much higher expectations I've ordered this same dish at Mission Shops Nordstrom and they are nowhere near identical.
We were hungry while shopping around in the area and found a restaurant within Nordstrom that had some good looking food so we decided to eat here. We entered the restaurant and it had a nice classy aesthetic to it. We were a little confused when we came inside and weren't seated by someone this is because this place works by ordering at the counter and then having the food come to your table. This caught us by surprise since this place was priced like a proper sit down restaurant but it wasn't a big deal to us. Once we ordered our food it took about 15 minutes for it to come out and it was nice and fresh. I ordered a steak which came with fries and greens on the side with a fantastic garlic aioli. The steak itself was nice and juicy and the fries had just the right amount of saltiness and crunch to them, the whole meal worked beautifully together. If you are looking for a nice savory bite while shopping around at Nordstrom I would definitely recommend this place and come here again in the future!
I have never had any food here that wasn't great! I usually get my food to go and really enjoy the turkey/avocado club sandwich. As always, every nordstrom cafe location that has tomato bisque soup...you must try it!
The prices are great for the quality of the food. We loved everything we ordered. The manager is very kind and greets everyone who walks in. The tall male server is very attentive. Overall a great experience. Can't wait to go back.
Finally a Nordstrom with the original cafe!!!! This location is inside of the Irvine Spectrum. Here you order at the front counter and then find a comfy table while they take care of the rest. We started off with a crab bisque which wasn't pictured as I was so hungry I forgot to take a pic. Soups are all served with a warm crostini which was a nice touch. Then we received The truffle burrata with figs and arugula. I was a bit disappointed as the flavor of all of this just didn't hit right. I normally really enjoy their on menu burrata platter so I was really excited about the truffle. Next we had the blue crab and mango salad. This salad was flavorful and light which I really enjoyed. Then for my last item I had the prime rib dip. This wasn't my favorite here. I normally look for a nice crusted baguette, which this was a bit soft. I also always look forward to some type of horseradish cream or fresh horseradish which they didn't have on hand. All in all service was great, food was great and atmosphere was nice. We were even offered to go drinks! I always love that!