Mariposa

Great food, staff and nice quiet place to grab a lunch from the crowds on mag Mile. Located in the 4^th level near the men’s department. It’s a gem. Bravo

While our food was good, the service left much to be desired. We were immediately seated upon arrival, but it took 15 – 20 minutes for a server to come to our table. We had to ask several different workers for a waiter. The restaurant was almost empty, so it’s not like our waiter was busy. Once we got our food the popovers and soup were delicious as always. So was the salmon salad.

Loved my experience here at Mariposa as it was my first time. I’ve only ever been to Zodiac room but not downtown so it was nice to experience this for a Sunday brunch with my mom. We did some shopping downstairs and decided to go have some tasty lunch since we were too tired to walk anywhere far. We got a nice table by the window and ordered away. The place is a more modern twist to the traditional Zodiac Room but it went well with the Michigan Avenue store. Okay, so let’s talk about those popovers, I swear those things alone deserve five stars, they are to die for, and seriously the best part of eating at Neimans. Oh and that strawberry butter that goes along so wonderfully with them, I mean wow! How can I fail to mention the little chicken broth soup that I have with the popover, it is so very tasty and now that fall is on our way, it’s the perfect thing to have on a chill, crisp day. I take that back, it’s good anytime of year. We ordered the salmon platter as an appetizer which had a fabulous presentation but we could have passed since our entrees were enough. My mom ordered the thai scallops which she seemed to really enjoy. I wanted to get the turkey panini but then when I saw a cheeseburger brought out for someone else with gorgeous skinny frites, I quickly changed my order and got the burger. I asked for well done and it was over done so that’s the reason I didn’t give them 5 stars. I wasn’t in a hoity toity mood to send it back but for a $ 17 burger which can easily be shared by the way, I want it done right.
The service I must say overall was very good, our server was sweet and attentive and everything was brought out as it should be brought out. For drinks my mom got the strawberry margarita and I got the fruity sangria and both were also delicious. As if we weren’t full enough, because I seriously should have been done with my broth and popover but nope, we had to try one of their desserts. We shared the crème brûlée and it was beautifully presented but I didn’t love it, it was a little warm like it was sitting out for a while and the flavor just wasn’t like it is at RL or some other places. Overall, a great little lunch spot, not a foodie place, but a girly place for after too much shopping or window shopping. If breakfast is at Tiffanys, than lunch is at Neimans.

Lovely as it can be but I miss the Zodiac room and those strawberry popovers. Addictive as crack I say but I digress. The servers here are wonderful. And, unlike the Zodiac my husband will join me for lunch here and not feel like the only male in the room! Surprisingly impressive offerings of wine by the glass but I’m a cocktail girl and they have made me happy with my martinins on the rocks and vodka gimlets. I love getting a nice buzz going in the afternoon.
Their menu is seasonal and they list the calories for each and every entrée, even the kiddie entrees! My favorite sammie is the grilled cheese with tomato jam. I also like their grill chicken sammie with arugula and the scallops with an Asian twist. My husband is a meat and potato guy and has enjoyed their version of steak frites and their cheeseburger with some special sauce that we always joke about (we’ve been married a long time).
Lots of designer bags and clothes here. It’s a nice place to take your wife or mom to for a fancy schmancy lunch.

The mister and I are always down for a Socialite Babe lunch, and this is the perfect spot.
Service – from beginning to end – is top notch. The interior is bright and stylish with Calder tapestries flanking the walls. Yummy, strong cocktails. Beautifully prepared and flavorful food.
If breakfast is at Tiffany’s…lunch is at Neiman Marcus!

I loved it here for lunch. We were met by a very nice maiter’d who made us feel very comfortable and welcomed. The restaurant looks beautiful inside, much more contemporary and stylish, but not an overly trendy feeling. Just a very nice visual setting to enjoy a wonderful lunch, and extremely well set up with beautiful table settings. Just perfect. It is not a stuffy feeling at all here.
As far as the menu, I think there is much more of a variety than Zodiac. Plenty of sandwiches to chose from, chicken, turkey, and tuna, innovative, creative salads with so many different kinds of vegetables, fruits and different greens, main courses of salmon and chicken, appetizers like hummus, vegetarian lentil soup.
I ordered the crab salad which was full of crab, tomatoes, greens, avocado, mango seasoned just right with not too much dressing. It was fantastic, served beautifully and visually appealing. It was so appetizing. That’s what makes this restaurant special. the way the food is prepared, the variety on the menu, and there are healthy food services with so many different vegetables and of course the atmosphere. If you are a vegetarian, or want to eat healthy, there are many options on the menu for you. In fact, I think all their selections lean towards healthy eating. I also like the way they list the calories and cholestrol for each item. Also, the service was great. I think this restaurant took a fantastic turn for the better, with expanding their menu, the creativity of the food, the renovation, and terrific service. Don’t be put off because it is in Neiman Marcus. You do not get a stuffy feeling here at all, and will not feel uncomfortable if you even come here by yourself. We are still talking about how nice our lunch was. My partner had the grilled salmon and loved it. There are many factors that contribute to a success of a restaurant and I feel Mariposa succeeded.

I’ve got to give 5 stars for this place based just off the service alone!
We arrived and were greeted warmly by the maitre’d, and then taken to our table by a lovely server. After checking our coats, we sat down and ordered some cocktails to get started. I ordered the Hendricks gin and chartreuse cocktail (the Jealous Green, it might be called?) and my friend ordered the pumpkin and bourbon cocktail. We both agreed they were probably the best we’d ever had.
On to the food: I ordered the turkey chilli starter for my main, to which they obliged very willingly, and my dining partner ordered the burger, cooked medium. Both our meals came out in good time and were absolutely delicious. The chilli was spiced perfectly and the red kidney beans were still firm enough to be speared with a fork, which I appreciated– mushy beans make me sad! My friend devoured his hamburger, so I’m assuming he enjoyed it too. ;)
I didn’t order dessert (though believe me, I was tempted to!) but my friend had the crème brûlée with pumpkin cream and just about fainted after his first bite– he raved about how delicious it was for hours afterwards.
All in all: definitely recommended.