Always enjoyed the crab bisque & the cilantro lime shrimp salad. Soooo good! The pizza was also good. I haven’t been in a while but I will stop by soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zyaisha Jane
Went on my lunch to get the Crab Bisque and grilled cheese. They notified me that they changed the cheese but I didn’t think it would look like this. I got back to see this disaster of a grilled cheese and when I went back to complain they all looked at me crazy and one lady working there got an attitude with me about it. This is not a grilled cheese. It looks like they sprinkled shredded cheese on it and called it a day. I am not used to this from cafe bistro, I am very disappointed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lindsay W.
Cafe Bistro provided a great afternoon lunch for me and my teen. While the tomato basil soup was delicious as always, as well as the chicken lemon pesto gnocchi, two things stuck out: 1-they were not prepared to be busy even though it was a Saturday. They didn't take anyone else after us for a bit. I should have known this was going to be a red flag. It took us over 20 minutes to get our soft drink and glass of wine and 40 minutes for the food. They did finally bring us small pieces of bread at butter at the 30 minute mark. 2-the wine wasn't good and it was $13/glass. I would have sent it back, but the staff was just so overwhelmed. Would I go back?? Of course! Nordstom's cafe bistro is always great. Will I pay more attention to how busy they are before we decide to dine in? YES!!
Brenda P.
Nordstrom Bistro Cafe is my all-time favorite in-store restaurant. The food quality is excellent and the service is outstanding. I have come here many times over the years, sometimes just for the food, even without shopping. Today, I had a fabulous crab bisque, followed by a delicious crab, mango, avocado salad. The real crab lumps were huge, fresh and delicious. The avocado was perfectly ripe. Then I ordered a lemon ricotta cookie for dessert, thinking I would get a little cookie to satisfy my little palate. Instead, the cookie was fresh baked just for me, and well beyond my expectations. I've attached a picture. It's like fine dining within Nordstrom. I will keep coming back!
Kien H.
So it's kinda tucked away located on the 2nd floor of Nordstrom in the mall. Somewhat cafeteria style As far as the setup goes. But the food is much better than a cafeteria lol! You have to go in on a top floor of Nordstrom and then you wait in line to order and they bring it to you at your table. While you're sitting there somebody will address you as far as greeting you and seeing if you want anything to drink. Because it's a smaller cafeteria, one side is basically on the same side as Nordstroms, the other side is facing the street so you have a street view. Kind of an upstairs street view but a street view nonetheless. There may not be a lot to see but it's better than staring at a wall lol! I was around so I stopped in for lunch and I was not disappointed. I got French onion soup, Nordstrom Burger and fries, and a Side salad (Caesar). The Caesar salad was good. I probably could have used some more dressing but everything was really really good on that front. The French onion soup was really good as well, so far it hasn't missed! I actually wish it could have been a little bit bigger for me but I didn't know! But the cheese was melted perfectly. The burger was also really decent as well. It came with a ton of fries, ketchup, and some type of burger sauce. I asked mine for medium and they cooked the medium and it was super tender and juicy. Personally, this place didn't miss. They don't have the biggest menu but what they do have seems like it's hitting! Would I go back, absolutely.
Thomas Jett Matre
This used be to one of my favorite restaurants as a kid. However, I might not ever come back after tonight. The server, an elderly white man, at the counter where you place your order was unbelievably rude. He told us most items were limited and I tried to order at least three meals; each time I asked for an item he yelled "OUT" with such pride. At first, I thought he was just being playful but he was so nasty and grumpy as my attempts to order were swatted down. My father and I had enough of his attitude and left. It feels like there are very few good spots left in Atlanta for a simple meal, and we thought Cafe Bistro would be a good idea for tonight. If management is reading this, hire friendlier, more professional workers because our server along with the other employees (working the night shift on November 15, 2023) seemed so bothered that we walked in for dinner at a reasonable time before closing.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Rose D.
We had a terrible experience from the Bistro's manager today. We have been dining at Cafe Bistro for over 15 years at both locations. We decided to eat at Phipps Bistro and before we could even look at the menu, the manager rudely told us the dining room was closed even though we could see others in there eating. We arrived at 6:39pm. He told us that we need to arrive earlier if we want to eat there or go to the food court. We just felt very unwelcome and put off by his rude behavior. Nordstrom Bistro: Please make sure no one is ever treated poorly. If you can't serve customers then you should not run a restaurant.
Kyla B.
Looking for a quiet place to grab lunch, study, or grab a midday cocktail, the cafe at Nordstroms is so good! The crab bisque is my fav. Fuel your shopping with bites and beverages here, you won't be disappointed.
The Crab Bisque, Ravioli, Wild Caught Salmon, Caesar Salad & Artichoke/Spinach Dip is a 10/10 I overly recommend. The food is always consistently great. Imagine, we go to Nordstrom just for carry out. All Togo containers are ECO friendly..... The service is a hit/miss..... the food is always a hit!!!! The Chef & staff all look happy to be at work; it shows.
Clay D.
The food was so so, I would not say anything negative other than you place your order at the counter and it is delieved to your table. I would not go out of my way to eat there again but it is ok if you are shopping at Phipps Plaza and need a bite to eat.
Nia G.
An impromptu lunch brought me here, as we forgot about this location. Unfortunately, this experience was not the best, and we did not eat our entrée and left after the appetizers. The crab bisque was very satisfying, and I was hopeful to receive my salmon meal, however, when the meal arrived we noticed that the salmon was very over cooked ...and not slightly, to be ignored. My husband was very disappointed that they would serve it in that condition as it was obviously burnt around the edges which caused him to speak to management and we canceled the meal. management reacted quickly, and was gracious about the situation, as well as our server who did an excellent job.I do hope to give this location another opportunity as I see the reviews for pizza are all positive. I will update this once we do but if you do go and order the salmon please ensure the chef knows upfront to not over cook.
Tatiana Jones
Everything was fresh, hot, and appetizing. The waiters were awesome as well. Will be returning! Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Verdaillia T.
Great service Food is of very good quality Menu may vary slightly some days That's a plus ! Not cheap but not expensive Pleasant atmosphere too
Always enjoyed the crab bisque & the cilantro lime shrimp salad. Soooo good! The pizza was also good. I haven’t been in a while but I will stop by soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went on my lunch to get the Crab Bisque and grilled cheese. They notified me that they changed the cheese but I didn’t think it would look like this. I got back to see this disaster of a grilled cheese and when I went back to complain they all looked at me crazy and one lady working there got an attitude with me about it. This is not a grilled cheese. It looks like they sprinkled shredded cheese on it and called it a day. I am not used to this from cafe bistro, I am very disappointed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Cafe Bistro provided a great afternoon lunch for me and my teen. While the tomato basil soup was delicious as always, as well as the chicken lemon pesto gnocchi, two things stuck out: 1-they were not prepared to be busy even though it was a Saturday. They didn't take anyone else after us for a bit. I should have known this was going to be a red flag. It took us over 20 minutes to get our soft drink and glass of wine and 40 minutes for the food. They did finally bring us small pieces of bread at butter at the 30 minute mark. 2-the wine wasn't good and it was $13/glass. I would have sent it back, but the staff was just so overwhelmed. Would I go back?? Of course! Nordstom's cafe bistro is always great. Will I pay more attention to how busy they are before we decide to dine in? YES!!
Nordstrom Bistro Cafe is my all-time favorite in-store restaurant. The food quality is excellent and the service is outstanding. I have come here many times over the years, sometimes just for the food, even without shopping. Today, I had a fabulous crab bisque, followed by a delicious crab, mango, avocado salad. The real crab lumps were huge, fresh and delicious. The avocado was perfectly ripe. Then I ordered a lemon ricotta cookie for dessert, thinking I would get a little cookie to satisfy my little palate. Instead, the cookie was fresh baked just for me, and well beyond my expectations. I've attached a picture. It's like fine dining within Nordstrom. I will keep coming back!
So it's kinda tucked away located on the 2nd floor of Nordstrom in the mall. Somewhat cafeteria style As far as the setup goes. But the food is much better than a cafeteria lol! You have to go in on a top floor of Nordstrom and then you wait in line to order and they bring it to you at your table. While you're sitting there somebody will address you as far as greeting you and seeing if you want anything to drink. Because it's a smaller cafeteria, one side is basically on the same side as Nordstroms, the other side is facing the street so you have a street view. Kind of an upstairs street view but a street view nonetheless. There may not be a lot to see but it's better than staring at a wall lol! I was around so I stopped in for lunch and I was not disappointed. I got French onion soup, Nordstrom Burger and fries, and a Side salad (Caesar). The Caesar salad was good. I probably could have used some more dressing but everything was really really good on that front. The French onion soup was really good as well, so far it hasn't missed! I actually wish it could have been a little bit bigger for me but I didn't know! But the cheese was melted perfectly. The burger was also really decent as well. It came with a ton of fries, ketchup, and some type of burger sauce. I asked mine for medium and they cooked the medium and it was super tender and juicy. Personally, this place didn't miss. They don't have the biggest menu but what they do have seems like it's hitting! Would I go back, absolutely.
This used be to one of my favorite restaurants as a kid. However, I might not ever come back after tonight. The server, an elderly white man, at the counter where you place your order was unbelievably rude. He told us most items were limited and I tried to order at least three meals; each time I asked for an item he yelled "OUT" with such pride. At first, I thought he was just being playful but he was so nasty and grumpy as my attempts to order were swatted down. My father and I had enough of his attitude and left. It feels like there are very few good spots left in Atlanta for a simple meal, and we thought Cafe Bistro would be a good idea for tonight. If management is reading this, hire friendlier, more professional workers because our server along with the other employees (working the night shift on November 15, 2023) seemed so bothered that we walked in for dinner at a reasonable time before closing.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
We had a terrible experience from the Bistro's manager today. We have been dining at Cafe Bistro for over 15 years at both locations. We decided to eat at Phipps Bistro and before we could even look at the menu, the manager rudely told us the dining room was closed even though we could see others in there eating. We arrived at 6:39pm. He told us that we need to arrive earlier if we want to eat there or go to the food court. We just felt very unwelcome and put off by his rude behavior. Nordstrom Bistro: Please make sure no one is ever treated poorly. If you can't serve customers then you should not run a restaurant.
Looking for a quiet place to grab lunch, study, or grab a midday cocktail, the cafe at Nordstroms is so good! The crab bisque is my fav. Fuel your shopping with bites and beverages here, you won't be disappointed.
The turkey avocado sandwich was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef
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The Crab Bisque, Ravioli, Wild Caught Salmon, Caesar Salad & Artichoke/Spinach Dip is a 10/10 I overly recommend. The food is always consistently great. Imagine, we go to Nordstrom just for carry out. All Togo containers are ECO friendly..... The service is a hit/miss..... the food is always a hit!!!! The Chef & staff all look happy to be at work; it shows.
The food was so so, I would not say anything negative other than you place your order at the counter and it is delieved to your table. I would not go out of my way to eat there again but it is ok if you are shopping at Phipps Plaza and need a bite to eat.
An impromptu lunch brought me here, as we forgot about this location. Unfortunately, this experience was not the best, and we did not eat our entrée and left after the appetizers. The crab bisque was very satisfying, and I was hopeful to receive my salmon meal, however, when the meal arrived we noticed that the salmon was very over cooked ...and not slightly, to be ignored. My husband was very disappointed that they would serve it in that condition as it was obviously burnt around the edges which caused him to speak to management and we canceled the meal. management reacted quickly, and was gracious about the situation, as well as our server who did an excellent job.I do hope to give this location another opportunity as I see the reviews for pizza are all positive. I will update this once we do but if you do go and order the salmon please ensure the chef knows upfront to not over cook.
Everything was fresh, hot, and appetizing. The waiters were awesome as well. Will be returning! Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service Food is of very good quality Menu may vary slightly some days That's a plus ! Not cheap but not expensive Pleasant atmosphere too