Love the fact this bar is in the middle of Nordstrom. Always drop my husband there while I go shopping, it is the perfect hubby day care . Also lets not fomention that it is a full bar with a menu of deliciousness as well!
Tina M.
Conveniently located on the second floor of Nordstrom Ala Moana this bar that offers yummy drinks and light bites is perfect to break up your shopping. The service is great and they have a wide variety of cocktails and bites. My fave is their chicken and lime tacos. They are perfect to share and bursting with flavor! I also like the burrata. They have similar food items from the restaurant upstairs-Ruscello. Their menu changes from time to time. There is plenty of bar top tables or a lounge area where you can lay back and sip on your drink. I ordered a Prosecco with lemon drink. (forgot the name) but it was delicious!
Rebecca T.
It's located inside Nordstrom and you dine with mannequins. Lol. Their burgers were pretty good. We were also able to order from the restaurant upstairs and I got to try their mushroom pasta that I was looking forward to because I love mushrooms. However, it was a bit of a disappointment as there wasn't enough mushrooms and mushroom flavor in the pasta; I appreciate the amount of veggies though. The polenta fries were just OK as well. We were just finishing it coz we didn't wanna waste food. The service was decent. The food came out promptly as well. The food was nothing memorable. It's a nice spot to sit down if you're tired of shopping I guess?
Erika Krayman
Artichoke dip was very salty and the bread dry, chicken meatballs had an odd texture, cocktail was good but overall everything was overpriced compared to the quality of the food and service.
Danielle M.
I go here all the time!Open seating, service is always kind and prompt.Drinks are good!Menu is small but they allow you to order form Rucello's menu as well.Nothing but good things to say.
Gerry L.
I made a return visit to this 3rd floor bar to relax after visiting a few stores. I again had the Basil Cucumber Cooler but this time I added the Ahi Poke plate. I wanted something diet friendly and the ahi poke had the least amount of calories (350); even more so because I didn't partake of any of the chips. The plate came with some (really tasty) slaw, nice looking seasoned wonton chips (alas, none for me!) and a good helping of poke. The poke was lightly seasoned and featured red onion and daikon sprouts.I like the Habitant and its vibe; there is plenty of seating and the service from the two bartenders is great. I also like that they list the calories for each dish and cocktail ... I can enjoy myself and not do too much damage to my diet.I love it!
Ann N.
We came for a late lunch while shopping on a Friday afternoon. You seat yourself and someone will help you. It was pretty busy but we were able to find a table. I will say it felt strange having a drink and eating in the middle of a department store where tables are pretty close.I had the blueberry blush drink $16 which was pretty good. Tangy and with the right amount of vodka. We split a veggie burger which if you don't like the taste of meat, tastes like it. It also had a section that was super salty. The mister ate most of it. The Heirloom Salad has always and continues to he my favorite. It never disappoints with the tomatoes being ripe (i normally don't like tomatoes). The mister had the chicken meatballs and although it came out in a cast iron platter, was cold. He felt it was undercooked but because he was famished, ate it. Also the accompanied artisan bread was hard enough to break your teeth. Unfortunately the cold sauce didn't soften it up. All of our hot food came out pretty cold but we ate it due to our hunger. A note to self is to only order drinks and cold items here. The kitchen is on the floor above so don't expect piping hot food. Eat at the restaurant for that (and the restaurant is awesome). Service was good with no complaints.
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Nice place, but come on guys, instead of greeting the customers first you pointing out what you CANT do and can do. Try some customer service. While I was there I saw 2 different couples came to sit and because no one came to them while they were waiting to be served they left….
Sofia C
Nice place, but come on guys, instead of greeting the customers first you pointing out what you CANT do and can do. Try some customer service. While I was there I saw 2 different couples came to sit and because no one came to them while they were waiting to be served they left….
Lizel M.
Inside Nordstrom. If you're tired from walking around Nordstrom come and sit in one of their tables and a server will give you a menu. Drinks were really good. Ambience is casual. I think they get their food from the upstairs restaurant (Ruscello). The food was actually pretty tasty too.
We wanted to go to the restaurant upstairs, but there was a 30 minute wait. They suggested that we go to this bar because they serve the same food. We have been to the regular restaurant many times so we have a certain level of expectation.We ordered the crab dip, chicken meatballs, and polenta fries. Unfortunately, everything tasted like it was microwaved to warm. The crab dip and meatballs were overly seasoned, and the fries were not seasoned enough. Both the meatballs and fries were practically falling apart, as if it was previously frozen and wasn't thawed correctly. Everything just tasted off.My significant other said, "It tasted like airplane food."Customer service is excellent.Drinks are excellent. Food is a nope.
Julie W.
We were in Nordstrom and hungry but we didn't want to go to Ruscello's. It was a bit crowded and with a lot of glass windows on the outside so not as cool & air conditioned as we like even though the food was good. As long as it's not super hot liquid, The Habitant is able to serve the same plates from Ruscello's in addition to what is on their menu. The Habitant is in the middle of the second floor by the escalators. A great spot if you just want a light meal. Ambiance? Great if you like to shop! Tables & chairs, high tables & bar stools, comfy chairs and small coffee tables too. The Caesar salad here is better than a lot of wet quick Caesar salads that everyone else serves. The dip is hot and cheesy and big enough for a meal. The chicken tacos were warm crisp and had a lot of flavor. It's laid back. Employees super nice. I would definitely come back.
Nicholas A.
Simplicity at it's finest! The menu isn't that huge, which is nice. There is little variety of tapas, but the flavors are nice and bold. Great staff that was very genuine! I was greeted by Zach with a menu soon as I sat at the bar as I wait for my friends to arrive. The atmosphere was very upbeat and clean. Shoutout to Zach who made my drink... i could tell he wasn't the "bartender," but he made a very good drink! The Lanai cooler goes down smooth and a nice refresher! According to the glass, it could have probably used a little more mix of some sort. A nice blend of tropical flavors, pineapple, passion fruit, and lemon, with a hint of vanilla to bring a little sweetness. Ryan also checked up on us at least once. Anya was such a sweet lady too, who helped us a lot! She knew I would have wanted shoyu with that poke. With that being said, I did enjoy the brussel sprouts and the heirloom tomatoes & burrata! Brussels had the perfect spice, sweet, and salty with a play of textures... crisp, yet glazed to perfection where it's not drenched but coated. The heirloom tomatoes and burrata was nice a fresh. The tomatoes were nice and sweet. A perfect bite. The only opportunities i found were... the ahi tuna poke could have used a little more seasoning or marinated a bit longer... it was pretty basic... even a tad shoyu really helped it immensely! The Lump Crab dip needed either a cracker or chip. Maybe pita? The crostini was a bit tooo too hard! Not even crisp, but when dipped for about 30 seconds, the crostini will soften! It would be much easier with another type of vessel. Other than that, soo much crab in the dip. It was very plentiful! Overall, small little hiccups, but overall a great experience! Will i be back for more? Absolutely! And i will be recommending this place to anyone! Though there was minor issues... i still say this place still gets a 5-star rating! I would probably try the wings next time! And maybe even the burger!
Disa K.
This is one of their signature drink, Amelia. We were so excited to come back to this location because of the service, the food, the atmosphere! We had the chicken wing appetizer, and the Amelia and the billionaire signature drinks! However, we are saddened that they take away the polenta fries, sad face. They really need to bring it back!
Beth Ito
My husband and I love to come here on the weekend or to during a shopping break. The drinks and pupus are always delicious and the service is always friendly. Plus we get Nordy points so we get a little back for all the money we spend here. They have comfy bench seating and also tables and two tvs where they usually have the sports playing. I love getting the basil cucumber gin drink or the Mimi Chardonnay. Habitant never disappoints.
Love the fact this bar is in the middle of Nordstrom. Always drop my husband there while I go shopping, it is the perfect hubby day care . Also lets not fomention that it is a full bar with a menu of deliciousness as well!
Conveniently located on the second floor of Nordstrom Ala Moana this bar that offers yummy drinks and light bites is perfect to break up your shopping. The service is great and they have a wide variety of cocktails and bites. My fave is their chicken and lime tacos. They are perfect to share and bursting with flavor! I also like the burrata. They have similar food items from the restaurant upstairs-Ruscello. Their menu changes from time to time. There is plenty of bar top tables or a lounge area where you can lay back and sip on your drink. I ordered a Prosecco with lemon drink. (forgot the name) but it was delicious!
It's located inside Nordstrom and you dine with mannequins. Lol. Their burgers were pretty good. We were also able to order from the restaurant upstairs and I got to try their mushroom pasta that I was looking forward to because I love mushrooms. However, it was a bit of a disappointment as there wasn't enough mushrooms and mushroom flavor in the pasta; I appreciate the amount of veggies though. The polenta fries were just OK as well. We were just finishing it coz we didn't wanna waste food. The service was decent. The food came out promptly as well. The food was nothing memorable. It's a nice spot to sit down if you're tired of shopping I guess?
Artichoke dip was very salty and the bread dry, chicken meatballs had an odd texture, cocktail was good but overall everything was overpriced compared to the quality of the food and service.
I go here all the time!Open seating, service is always kind and prompt.Drinks are good!Menu is small but they allow you to order form Rucello's menu as well.Nothing but good things to say.
I made a return visit to this 3rd floor bar to relax after visiting a few stores. I again had the Basil Cucumber Cooler but this time I added the Ahi Poke plate. I wanted something diet friendly and the ahi poke had the least amount of calories (350); even more so because I didn't partake of any of the chips. The plate came with some (really tasty) slaw, nice looking seasoned wonton chips (alas, none for me!) and a good helping of poke. The poke was lightly seasoned and featured red onion and daikon sprouts.I like the Habitant and its vibe; there is plenty of seating and the service from the two bartenders is great. I also like that they list the calories for each dish and cocktail ... I can enjoy myself and not do too much damage to my diet.I love it!
We came for a late lunch while shopping on a Friday afternoon. You seat yourself and someone will help you. It was pretty busy but we were able to find a table. I will say it felt strange having a drink and eating in the middle of a department store where tables are pretty close.I had the blueberry blush drink $16 which was pretty good. Tangy and with the right amount of vodka. We split a veggie burger which if you don't like the taste of meat, tastes like it. It also had a section that was super salty. The mister ate most of it. The Heirloom Salad has always and continues to he my favorite. It never disappoints with the tomatoes being ripe (i normally don't like tomatoes). The mister had the chicken meatballs and although it came out in a cast iron platter, was cold. He felt it was undercooked but because he was famished, ate it. Also the accompanied artisan bread was hard enough to break your teeth. Unfortunately the cold sauce didn't soften it up. All of our hot food came out pretty cold but we ate it due to our hunger. A note to self is to only order drinks and cold items here. The kitchen is on the floor above so don't expect piping hot food. Eat at the restaurant for that (and the restaurant is awesome). Service was good with no complaints.
Nice place, but come on guys, instead of greeting the customers first you pointing out what you CANT do and can do. Try some customer service. While I was there I saw 2 different couples came to sit and because no one came to them while they were waiting to be served they left….
Nice place, but come on guys, instead of greeting the customers first you pointing out what you CANT do and can do. Try some customer service. While I was there I saw 2 different couples came to sit and because no one came to them while they were waiting to be served they left….
Inside Nordstrom. If you're tired from walking around Nordstrom come and sit in one of their tables and a server will give you a menu. Drinks were really good. Ambience is casual. I think they get their food from the upstairs restaurant (Ruscello). The food was actually pretty tasty too.
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We wanted to go to the restaurant upstairs, but there was a 30 minute wait. They suggested that we go to this bar because they serve the same food. We have been to the regular restaurant many times so we have a certain level of expectation.We ordered the crab dip, chicken meatballs, and polenta fries. Unfortunately, everything tasted like it was microwaved to warm. The crab dip and meatballs were overly seasoned, and the fries were not seasoned enough. Both the meatballs and fries were practically falling apart, as if it was previously frozen and wasn't thawed correctly. Everything just tasted off.My significant other said, "It tasted like airplane food."Customer service is excellent.Drinks are excellent. Food is a nope.
We were in Nordstrom and hungry but we didn't want to go to Ruscello's. It was a bit crowded and with a lot of glass windows on the outside so not as cool & air conditioned as we like even though the food was good. As long as it's not super hot liquid, The Habitant is able to serve the same plates from Ruscello's in addition to what is on their menu. The Habitant is in the middle of the second floor by the escalators. A great spot if you just want a light meal. Ambiance? Great if you like to shop! Tables & chairs, high tables & bar stools, comfy chairs and small coffee tables too. The Caesar salad here is better than a lot of wet quick Caesar salads that everyone else serves. The dip is hot and cheesy and big enough for a meal. The chicken tacos were warm crisp and had a lot of flavor. It's laid back. Employees super nice. I would definitely come back.
Simplicity at it's finest! The menu isn't that huge, which is nice. There is little variety of tapas, but the flavors are nice and bold. Great staff that was very genuine! I was greeted by Zach with a menu soon as I sat at the bar as I wait for my friends to arrive. The atmosphere was very upbeat and clean. Shoutout to Zach who made my drink... i could tell he wasn't the "bartender," but he made a very good drink! The Lanai cooler goes down smooth and a nice refresher! According to the glass, it could have probably used a little more mix of some sort. A nice blend of tropical flavors, pineapple, passion fruit, and lemon, with a hint of vanilla to bring a little sweetness. Ryan also checked up on us at least once. Anya was such a sweet lady too, who helped us a lot! She knew I would have wanted shoyu with that poke. With that being said, I did enjoy the brussel sprouts and the heirloom tomatoes & burrata! Brussels had the perfect spice, sweet, and salty with a play of textures... crisp, yet glazed to perfection where it's not drenched but coated. The heirloom tomatoes and burrata was nice a fresh. The tomatoes were nice and sweet. A perfect bite. The only opportunities i found were... the ahi tuna poke could have used a little more seasoning or marinated a bit longer... it was pretty basic... even a tad shoyu really helped it immensely! The Lump Crab dip needed either a cracker or chip. Maybe pita? The crostini was a bit tooo too hard! Not even crisp, but when dipped for about 30 seconds, the crostini will soften! It would be much easier with another type of vessel. Other than that, soo much crab in the dip. It was very plentiful! Overall, small little hiccups, but overall a great experience! Will i be back for more? Absolutely! And i will be recommending this place to anyone! Though there was minor issues... i still say this place still gets a 5-star rating! I would probably try the wings next time! And maybe even the burger!
This is one of their signature drink, Amelia. We were so excited to come back to this location because of the service, the food, the atmosphere! We had the chicken wing appetizer, and the Amelia and the billionaire signature drinks! However, we are saddened that they take away the polenta fries, sad face. They really need to bring it back!
My husband and I love to come here on the weekend or to during a shopping break. The drinks and pupus are always delicious and the service is always friendly. Plus we get Nordy points so we get a little back for all the money we spend here. They have comfy bench seating and also tables and two tvs where they usually have the sports playing. I love getting the basil cucumber gin drink or the Mimi Chardonnay. Habitant never disappoints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5