Nick's Del Mar

Nicks in Del Mar is a go to dinner spot when I travel. I get the Fried chicken breast with sausage gravy, biscuit, mashed potatoes, and grilled corn and it’s delicious! You get two large chicken breast, so it’s a shareable portion if that’s what you’re looking for! Also had the fried deviled eggs that hit the spot as an appetizer. I would give 4.5 stars if I could but only because their IPA draft choices aren’t great… if they can bring in a delicious IPA with tropical notes, message me for recs Nicks, this would be a 5 star visit. Great dinner spot!

Delicious - that’s the word I’d use if someone asked me to describe this restaurant in one word. I’ve been here three times, and every time, the food has been excellent - everything I’ve ordered has been very tasty. I love Cioppino 🤌🤌, enjoyed their meatloaf on a cold, rainy day, and was seriously impressed with their California salad, very, very good if you like sweet salads with nuts. Their famous Butternut Cake is also amazing. I appreciate that Nick’s offers real, healthy food for kids: steak or salmon, just in a smaller portion. I also like friendly service. As for the atmosphere, it’s not the main focus here. The space is simple, not much decor here, although the lighting is pretty, but i wouldn’t call this restaurant beautiful. If the weather is nice, outdoor seating is a great option, and it’s much cozier there.

Food and vibes were excellent. The prime rib sandwich was delicious and equally as good was the rigatoni. The one thing that bothered me is when we ordered the spicy Rigatoni which was $25, we were asked if we wanted to add chicken. We said yes but what we didnt know is that it made the dish $40. When we asked our waiter he said the chicken was an extra $14 (which didnt add up to begin with) even though if you were to add chicken to a salad, it’s only $8. He asked if we need a manager to which i declined. Not a big deal, but kind of annoying that we had to find out this way.

I've been wanting to try this place for so long. It did not disappoint. Everything we ordered was bomb. We had the salmon, the steak and the butter cake. It was perfect.

Update 3/28/25 We made reservations for after 8. We were offered a seat at a bar table outside and asked for a table with chairs. First, we tried the asparagus with ranch. Then we tried the clam chowder which was tasty, although it could have been hotter. The broth was thinner than I like and some pieces of the clams were a little hard. It was homemade with pieces of potato. I had the chicken with mashed potatoes and arugula. Everything was fresh and delicious. I tried a Mescal Old Fashioned. The chicken sandwich was also delicious. We split the banana dessert and were pleasantly surprised by the chocolate layer. There was a bit of a wait, but it was worth it. We tried the salmon and three bistro meal. The salmon was amazing and had this lovely tower of mashed potatoes. The soup was good, although it was about half a cup. We also tried an artichoke dip and chip appetizer. The dip was good. We sat at a booth close to the server station so there was a lot of sound behind us. There was a whirling brush glass cleaner that was fun to watch. It was great to see they are so careful to make sure lipstick and stains are removed. There were two clean, dimly lit bathroom stalls and they had a place to hang your purse. I hope to return to try dessert this time!

We love Nick's Del Mar -- have eaten there many times! Usually the service is awesome; food and drinks are always good. Favorite dishes include: buttermilk fried chicken (serves two as it comes with two full boneless chicken breasts; if we share, we order an additional side of mashed potatoes); Chicken piccata (again, a large portion with two boneless chicken breasts) -- so good! The Chilean sea bass and blackened fish sandwich are favorites as well. I recommend making reservations, but they do take walk-ins.

I had the slice ribeye sandwich, it was delicious and the Butter Cake was amazing and a large portion. The star of the show was the asparagus, it was so good.

Very Casual restaurant for either lunch or early dinner, happy vibes Very tasty food, very crowded, book to sit out doors We had many dishes my favorite was the Thai salad, the halibut fish and fillet super tasty

Excellent service and food! The atmosphere is nice and the food is really fresh. The fried asparagus was so yummy and there salads so fresh!

This place? Straight-up seductive. I came for a sandwich, and I left emotionally attached. The ribeye steak sandwich wasn't just good -- it was filthy in the best way. Juicy, tender, seasoned like it knew what it was doing. I felt like I needed a cigarette afterward and I don't even smoke. The kids? Silenced. Fed. Happy. I don't know what kind of sorcery they put in the burger but my kids sat still for a full five minutes -- so I'll be back weekly. The cake? Oh, the cake. Moist, sweet, and just disrespectful in how good it was. I made noises I usually reserve for special occasions. And then there's Caroline -- our waitress. She was amazing. Fast, funny, and handled my chaotic family like a pro. If service were a language, she's fluent. 10/10, no notes. I'd Uber Eats the ribeye just to whisper sweet nothings to it in my car.

5/5. 10/5 if it was the scale. Honestly this place is so amazing! We were invited to come here by friends to celebrate me and my partner engagement and Nicks made it such a beautiful experience. I honestly went in blind, no googling or menu searching prior and that even added to the amazing experience. I wasn't sure what to expect and I was blow away with the customer service. We enjoyed the following: Asparagus fries and Thai salad for appetizers Shared 8oz filet with loaded baked potato and asparagus for entree . Jalapeno watermelon marg for me . All were delicious and filling. I would say this is a classier establishment with a laidback vibe. There is plenty of seating and there is a bar side and dining side. Also the bathroom smells phenomenal. I recommend ! Make a reservation!

First thing you need to know is do not mistakenly walk into South of Nick's when you are trying to get to Nick's. Same restaurant family, and easy to confuse the two if you are coming from the parking lot or garage. South of Nick's is the Mexican kitchen and bar. Nick's Del Mar is all about classic American comfort. In terms of ambiance, the restaurant features a beautifully designed space with a glass-enclosed dining room. There is a sizable indoor-outdoor island bar and a heated patio. Overall, the atmosphere is welcoming and polished. But, goodness me, this place gets very busy and a bit loud. Overall, I find the team there to be quite attentive and offering mostly friendly service. The menu offers a mix of comfort-driven dishes and fresh, high-quality ingredients. The deviled eggs were an absolute disappointment, however. The bacon was a miss, and did not taste right given the delicate flavors of the egg. But other signature items on the menu include the asparagus fries, pan-seared salmon, baby back ribs and Chilean sea bass. Hands down, my absolute favorite item on the menu is the Original Ribeye Melt. The sandwich is bold in flavor and indulgent in every single bite. The sliced ribeye is both tender and stacked -- it's a hefty sandwich. The melted Swiss cheese and sweet-savory red wine onions, all drizzled with a tangy mustard bacon sauce, perfectly rounds out the flavor. All that, and Nick's opted to add crispy Parmesan sourdough. Golden and grilled to absolute perfection. It costs about $25 and is worth the price every single time.

SERVICE - A+ Every server we've ever encountered has been friendly and efficient! Ambiance - Nice casual atmosphere. Burger- yummy ; Sea bass - very good. My disappointment was with the Tai salad! Why did you change it? I've been getting it for years and now it's mostly noodles! It might seem wrong to drop stars for my complaint. ...but the old salad was one of the reasons I come here. I loved that crunchy yumminess. :'-/ I need to find another restaurant

Really enjoyed our dinner. Great indoor /outdoor ambiance and decor. The servers we encountered were nice and bubbly. The food mightve been our best meal while visiting the area for the week. My husband had the porkchop, while I opted for the baby back ribe. BOTH were delicious! For dessert I had the butter cake, which definitely rivaled that of one of my favorite restaurants Maestro's, so yes it was delicious! We also did happy hour and apps at South of Nick's and everything was great there as well. Next time im in the area I'll definitely be back!

Nick's Del Mar is in the One Paseo shopping mall in Carmel Valley (not Del Mar). Basic decor with an indoor-outdoor bar with a lot of outdoor seating. Picked two good seats at the bar for my friend and I. Very interesting and good cocktails. Small wine list with a decent number of wines by the glass. A number if beers on tap though I didn't try any. Food was very good. Tuna tartare and Spicy Thai salad, Both were excellent. My friend was very happy with his steak and baked potato. In the past I've had the asparagus fries which are very good. Even the kids loved them. Service was quite good with multiple bartenders taking care of us through the evening. Solid restaurant.

We love Nick's! This was our first time visiting this location and they were out of so many things the night we came. A white wine we wanted and at least 2 appetizers we asked about. No big deal we found something else on the menu and everything was delicious! Service was great and attentive. You have to get the chicken piccata and the prime rib dip! They are amazing!!

Amazing food, great service, with ambiance. Ryan was so kind and attentive. Everything you want in a restaurant, this place has.

Amazing food and amazing service. Really chic place for a date night. The tuna tartare is wonderful, and I would strongly recommend it as a starter. Also, loved the steak and potatoes as well as their mocktails. The spicy thai salad, however, left something to be desired. It was good but it kinda looked like a mess just plopped on a plate. To be quite honest, between the ambiance, the quality of the food, and the service, this place is reasonably priced!

Nick's Del Mar located in the One Paseo shopping center brings a chic dining experience with upscale food, great service, and a comfortable, classy environment. They specialize in steak and seafood options, and also offer one of the best kids meals we've seen. We dined here for lunch and were very pleased with the options and thoroughly enjoyed every item we ordered and for lunch, they were also very filling. Their steak was cooked to perfection (the perfect med-rare) Parents: Although they don't have an actual kids menu or coloring sheets and crayons, they do have a kids menu that the servers can list out (pasta, steak, chicken tenders were some of the options - they all come with fries, carrot sticks and ranch). They also have multiple options for seating for the younger kids (high chair or a seat that attaches to the table), which was nice. We ordered: Bacon Deviled Eggs (must get!) Original Ribeye Melt The Prime Rib Dip with their side of the day (roasted brussel sprouts with balsamic glaze, pancetta, and candied walnuts) *** The horseradish cream was Kids chicken tenders with fries, carrot sticks, and ranch (huge portion and the plate separated out each item) They also have a Mexican inspired restaurant called South of Nick's that we can't wait to try!

Absolutely fantastic restaurant. Not only is it a clean and beautiful restaurant with classy ambiance, but the service is also top-notch. Our hostess and waitress were both warm, friendly and very helpful. Add to that how excellent the food is (at a fair price) and it's just one of my favorite places in the area. I highly recommend the Bistro Plate, because wow! That filet mignon is delicious. Also some really killer iced tea. Well done, guys!

TIP: If you dine here for your birthday, they will include a small birthday cake! The soup of the day happened to be clam chowder and was absolutely delicious--rich, creamy, and perfectly seasoned. Definitely one of the better chowders I've had in a while. The ribs are also a must have. The meat was so tender it literally fell off the bone with each bite. If you're a fan of ribs, these are a must-try. The vibe here is great, and the service was attentive. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Del Mar.

Awesome all the way around! Have read good things about Nick's so my friends and I finally tried it. It did not disappoint. The restaurant itself is very cozy with indoor and outdoor seating. Our server was Ryan and he was fantastic! He was friendly and very attentive to us. Staff came by regularly to check on us. We ordered the prime rib dip sandwich, chicken piccata, cioppino, salad with salmon and the deviled eggs for an appetizer. ALL of the dishes were delicious! It's a great place to go with a group or on a date. We'll definitely go back again.

Food: 3/10 Service: 7/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Hmmm. I was honestly a bit disappointed with this place. I forgot to take photos but we got their most popular sandwich and baby back ribs, but I'd say the ribs were very average and the sandwich was below average. The sandwich was too sweet and too salty in the wrong ways and I didn't even want to togo it. The place is beautiful, but I wish the food was just a little better

Elegant modern American restaurant in One Paseo. The ambiance is lively and can get busy, but it's suitable for any occasion. I've been here multiple times, and have enjoyed my experience each visit. This time we started with the artichoke and spinach dip appetizer. The chips are the same as what they serve at South of Nick's, their sister restaurant - very crispy with just the right amount of salt. The flavor leans more on the spinach side than artichoke, and the texture has a nice creamy texture. The aged cheddar added a robust richness to the dip which I really enjoyed. It comes with a small amount of sour cream and salsa as well, which were fine but nothing special. I'd say the dip and the bacon deviled eggs are my top 2 favorite appetizers here. For my main entree, I had the San Francisco cioppino. In general, I find places that serve cioppino struggle with overcooking the seafood - this was probably my 3rd time ordering it here, and it has never been the case. The salmon and sea bass have always been tender and flaky, and the shrimp, mussels, and clams are also tender and not rubbery. The tomato broth is rich, but light and very enjoyable. It comes with a loaf of garlic sourdough which is perfect for soaking up the broth as you eat. The portion is pretty generous as well; I've never finished all of the broth even though it's easy to eat. Service has always been great with my visits. The wait staff are attentive, and they offer hot towel service upon request. Overall I was very happy with my experience, and will definitely keep coming back.

Very good steaks here, great atmosphere. Im leaving a review specifically because the service is outstanding. Everyone on staff here is on point. I had 4 different people asking myself and friend if we needed anything. But they didn't get annoying; they just patiently watch and know when to ask, refill water, quietly slip in the check, know exactly when youre ready to pay, etc. These people have Jedi senses for service.

It was a trifecta experience as this was the last of the 3 restaurants that I went to while in town for work of which the day before I ate at the sister restaurant South of Nick's.. Arriving around 4:30 pm , I snagged a seat at the bar and initially wanted the meatloaf entree but asked if they could sub the carrots and asparagus with another vegetable or just have all carrots. I was told no substitutions which I thought that was quite strange for a simple request that I'm certain other patrons have asked many a time. I ended up ordering the Chilean sea bass as the veggies were sautéed garlic spinach with slivered almonds. Fish was prepared perfectly moist and along with the veggies and mashed potato. Overall 4 stars and it would have been 5 if it was not for the no substitution rule.

Pleasantly surprised. Normally I don't expect much other than overpriced and underportioned food from places like these, but this one was good. We had the blackened fish sandwich, pork chop, and asparagus fries. All were good. Pork chop especially was excellent.

Finally got to try Nick's Del Mar. My friend had just retired as chief marketing officer of a very large restaurant chain. So I wanted to take her somewhere fun with good service and good food. This checked all the blocks and we were blown away with the amazing service. I absolutely loved the bistro salad and the fact that they accommodated a request to double up the salad and skip the soup on their bistro special. Everybody enjoyed their meals, and they even provided a complementary dessert for my friend's retirement. Love the overhead heat lamps and also wine is reasonably priced. I can see why it's crowded even on weeknights for a 5 PM dining reservation. If I lived in the neighborhood, this would be my regular place to go.

We had came here to celebrate a bday on a weekday. Surprisingly the restaurant was packed. The staff was quite courteous and helpful in choosing items in the menu. The food itself is more on the simple side but they make everything with quality ingredients. I really enjoyed the chicken Picatta and the fig old fashion. The ambiance feels a bit more high end so it's perfect for a date spot.

We had a really nice intimate dinner here. The food was delicious, the ambiance was elegant, and the service was excellent! We ordered the cioppino, halibut, Thai chicken salad, loaded potato skins with caviar, and spinach dip. Everything was delish!

Cozy ambiance with a modern vibe. Dined here for a work dinner and ordered a Nick's Mai Tai which was topped with a lilikoi (passionfruit) foam. I visited Hawaii earlier this year and stopped at Monkeypod which is famous for inventing the lilikoi foam and this was my first time seeing in the mainland since visiting Hawaii. Nick's mai tai was tasty and the foam was pretty good too. I kept it on theme and ordered a macadamia nut crusted halibut which was pretty good as well. The macadamia nuts were super finely crushed so I didn't get any large crunchy nut pieces as I usually have with others. It was very cold outside but they enclose their patio and have the heaters on so outside seating was comfortable.

Excellent service and food, love Halibut fish so yummy the best fish I ever had, organized place, very clean friendly staff love the ambiance

Perfect meal. Fried deviled eggs are unique and amazingly delicious. The Prime Rib dip is the best. It is lean and very tasty. I had the fish sandwich which is my favorite. Lots of fish and great blend of toppings.

server: may i recommend the spicy thai salad? me: sounds lovely. let's make it pop with some ribeye ...say less

Date night success. We normally do not go out for Valentines but decided to make a reservation a month in advance for Nicks. It was recommended to us from coworkers. Great service as we arrived early and they took us in. Delicious drinks and food. I had the Pan Seared Scottish Salmon with capers. So yummy cooked amazingly with the garlic spinach side. My fiancés new favorite dish was the Prim Rib and Dip. 100% will be back for future date nights. We couldn't leave without desert. Whiskey cake for the win.

They continue to serve amazing quality food. Fantastic service. Got a crispy chicken sandwich with fries and a side house salad. They do American staples so well. I'll definitely be back.

I'm giving this place 2 stars and thats simply because our waitress was the only person who made this experience a good one with her friendliness and attentiveness. Food was okay. I kept smiling at some of the workers and they never even smiled back not once which made me feel a little out of place, which sucks because we drove 4 hours specifically to try this restaurant. Truly hoping it's not because we were Hispanic and maybe everyone was just having an off day.

I'd been suspicious of this place (very pricey, loud One Paseo) and liked it more than I expected to. The portions are huge, the food is tasty. With $42-ish entrees, though, it's not really fine dining - it's like a very noisy bistro. I decided the right way to describe it is: upscale LA/Orange County chain restaurant with steak, seafood and cocktails. It's people-pleasing in an upscale comfort food way but still very tasty. And it's noisier and with a more casual vibe than Seasons 52 though it's pricier. PATIO: This was not my favorite patio. It's not a true patio; part of one wall is open to the walkway in One Paseo, but the other parts are covered with plastic window treatments. So if you're trying to be COVID-safe this is more like indoor dining with some air. It's also super noisy, but we still had a nice time. SERVICE: Extremely nice and professional, from the hostesses to the bussers. Natalya took our water orders and was really nice. Our server seemed sweet but had the quietest voice - which was hard on this very noisy patio. If I had heard her name, I could encourage the manager to tell her to not whisper! COCKTAIL: Got the BLACK AND BLUE MOJITO. Tasty drink, fruit muddled well, super weak, I think. (I enjoyed it very much but felt no buzz!). They topped me off with some complimentary club soda since I had lots of the muddled fruit left once the lime juice/"rum" in the drink was gone. APPETIZERS: We were both very happy with our apps. SO got the soup of the day, which was a puréed French onion soup (so a different texture, with no onion pieces, but apparently very delicious. He was very happy. I got the PETITE BISTRO SALAD, with champagne vinaigrette (usually it comes with a mustard bacon dressing). HUGE and delicious. Since I'd been wary of this place, that told me why people like it here. Only $9 too. You could meet a friend here for lunch with that & maybe add on some fish or chicken and be very happy. ENTREES: SO got chicken piccata ($27). I got the sea bass ($42). (SO had been given a gift card - why not use it up?). Both portions were *huge* and came with mashed potatoes. I really liked the sauteed spinach and the seabass itself (which had a nice carmelized crust). And they were both *hot* which I appreciate (lukewarm food is annoying). The mashed potatoes, though, were hella salty. #StillIAteThem, but now I feel bloated. My SO said "those mashed potatoes were so salty" was one of my most repeated sentences after the meal LOL. SO loved his chicken piccata. DESSERT: I was already full (did I mention there were a lot of mashed potatoes and they were salty?). But SO decided to get the famous butter cake. The butter cake is HUGE and warm - but also SO sweet. Way too sweet even for my SO who likes less-subtle desserts than I do... #StillIAteTooMuchOfIt (are you noticing a theme?). Like the mashed potatoes, it was nice warm comfort food and with a good texture, even if we both kept saying "this is way too sweet." I noticed that other people got sourdough bread, which looked very beautiful. It wasn't listed on the menu to order & no one brought us any. It's just as well (did I mention the mashed potatoes were SALTY & I'm bloated). But just a note that maybe someone forgot ours. Overall, my SO was crazier about this place than I was. Not a big fan of the patio, and the giant portions made it too easy to eat past being full. But I liked my cocktail; loved my salad; and the seabass itself was excellent. Staff is nice too. I wish the patio was more open-air! I am not positive if I'll come back but SO will definitely do business or friend lunches here - and I'm glad to see if it was better than I was expecting!

Nick's has a great ambiance -- relaxed but still lively. The service is friendly and quick without feeling rushed. The fried asparagus is perfectly crispy and delicious . The chicken sandwich is simple but done really, really well. Definitely a spot worth coming back to!

We went to this restaurant with our fully trained service dog and were immediately met with hostility. We were told he had to be completely silent, stay under the table where our feet are, and that he wasn't allowed to eat or drink--completely inappropriate and illegal under ADA guidelines. My husband has epilepsy and this dog goes everywhere with us. The man who came outside to speak with us was rude and aggressive, and the hostesses were unfriendly and dismissive. This place clearly does not understand or respect the rights of people with service animals. We left feeling shocked and extremely unwelcome. Avoid this place if you value respect, accessibility, or kindness.

Daniel the bartender/server is outstanding, great Bloody Mary & the halibut fish sandwich lightly blackened was phenomenal. Ambiance very nice.

Came here to celebrate a family member's birthday. I had the mahi mahi sandwich and was blown away by the portion size! It tasted fresh and flavorful. Th fish was cooked perfectly. We had the asparagus fries which were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. For dessert we tried the butter cake, it was decadent, but not overpowering because the ice cream balanced it out. I'd recommend trying the butter cake if you like the blend of warm and cool textures! The restaurant has a pretty atmosphere, perfect for a nice dinner out or date night! The server was attentive and the food came out quickly.

Nick's Del Mar consistently has great food, Service and ambience. It also has a great selection so everyone can find something fitting. For vegans there is an awesome veggie burger. It has great cocktails too.

The manager can't figure out how to charge for a side of coleslaw :)) he was given two shots at it. No bueno.

Had an amazing dinner at Nicks Del Mar. Started off with a Jalapeño watermelon margarita that was super fresh and tasty. Had the spinach artichoke dip as an appetizer. I've never had it sever before with sour cream and salsa- but mixed the three and it was pretty tasty! We happened to sit near the kitchen and had the opportunity of checking out what many of the dishes looked like before we ordered. Right off the bat I saw the chicken piccata and was sold! I contemplated the fried chicken and the bistro plate but decided to stick with my initial thought and order the chicken piccata. I'm glad I did. Not only was the dish flavorful and delicious it was a lot of food! The chicken was super tender and the mashed potatoes perfectly whipped! My husband got the seafood cioppino and we shared! Oh my goodness! That was an awesome bowl of seafood. It had quite a few mussels, a couple clams, white fish, shrimp, and salmon. The sauce was really good! Relaxed and enjoyed a Spicy Passion Fruit Martini while digesting my plentiful dinner! The service was great, the restaurant clean and good at atmosphere! I'll definitely be back and most likely try the fried chicken or bistro plate! We came around 4:30

Been here a few times. Ambiance and cocktails are great while service can be hit or miss. Asparagus fries and bistro salad are particularly good. Recommend making a reservation.

My brother and I came for dinner tonight and had a truly great experience. Rich, our server, was attentive; as were the rest of the staff. The cioppino was flavorful and the fisherman's loaf that comes with it is unmatched in quality. My espresso martini was also excellent, a compliment to the butter cake.

HELLO NICK. WE MEET AGAIN. (4 stars) Nick is a SoCal kind of dude. Haven't ran into Nick since the encounter in Long Beach in 8yrs. But glad to have cross paths with Nick this far south in SoCal. - FOOD: good - PRICE: fair - SERVICE: excellent - AMBIANCE: small but bright and open. very Delmar. everybody looked retired with Botox and came from either the spa or the golf course :: SIPPIES AND BITES :: BLACK AND BLUE MOJITO ($16) - rumhaven rum, muddled blackberries & blueberries, mint, lime. Beautiful pop of color. It was very berry good and easy to drink. I didn't get any sense of rum and the fruits were nicely and heavily muddled in, I guess it helped requesting "extra berry flavor". HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE PRIME RIB DIP ($24) - "until we're out" seasoned and slow roasted daily, thinly sliced, mayonnaise, red wine au jus, served on a brioche bun. Choice of French fries, market vegetables, petite bistro salad, or warm potato salad - I went for the French fries. Portion was generous and I could only eat half the sandwich. The sandwich is good but not amazing. The brioche bun is a little dry and very crumbly and when dunked into the au jus it easily falls apart and pieces of the bun start swimming in the au jus. The prime rib were nicely sliced thin, perfect for that kind of dunk-and-eat sandwich but felt the flavor was bland as if there was something missing. But the overall bite of bun, prime rib, and au jus was enjoyable and I felt satisfied. The fries were nice and crispy and I loved the white sauce it came with. RECOMMEND Can't wait to come back and try other sandwiches. Until the next review...

Here again! Always a great place to go for quality food that you know will be amazing every time. We love to eat inside at the booth tables. Parking can be full at times, but we always like to go to the top floor, where there's plenty of parking, then take the elevator down a few floors and we're at Nick's. I wish I remembered our waitress's name but we've had her before. She's amazing and very kind with a soft voice. She knows we always want ranch with our fries.

This was the original Nick's I tried before the Carlsbad location. It's always been amazing. Steak is cooked perfectly, appetizers are all yummy (we've had them all and love the fried asparagus and tuna), the fresh market salad is a traditional American steakhouse salad and best in San Diego! Everything is fresh. Staff is friendly and the booths are comfortable.

We sat at the bar for this visit. The kitchen has an open concept so we got to watch all the different dishes come out. We had the Tuna Tartar, which was fresh and delicious! An espresso martini and an IPA. Food and drinks came out quick. Lots of people around us ordered the Buttermilk Fried Chicken or the Belmont Club so those may be good choices to try. Can't wait to come back for dinner and try more of the menu. The restaurant itself is pretty small, but they do have a patio, indoor seating, and indoor/outdoor bar seating.

Great food, eclectic menu with different options that are all good! Excellent atmosphere, plus indoor and outdoor dining... Good location, too! I go for the food and the cocktails... All very good!

We basically drove all the way up here to North County to try their famous butter cake. Verdict: Butter cake *slightly* over hyped. The service, ambiance, and the rest of the food pretty good. The flavor of the butter cake was very rich and flavorful, and complimented by the ice cream really well. The only downside is that the cake is a little bit on the dry side. We also got the tuna tartare (great), the fried chicken with mashed potatoes (amazing), and prime rib dip sandwich (average).

Nick's is already known for their stellar customer service but our server Ryan was spectacular. He was extremely attentive but not intrusive. His menu knowledge was awesome. He was able to guide us along through our experience very well. He was prebusing our table and manicuring without us even noticing! Thank you Ryan for our experience, it kicked our vacation off perfectly.

We like the restaurant, but the night we went was an off night. Server was nice but it appeared he had to cover several tables., so our service was very slow. Lettuce on salad had wilted leaves.

Everything was great. We had reservations and sat us down pretty much when we got there on a Saturday night. We celebrated a birthday. Everyone's entree looked great. We sat near the bar which is in the middle of the restaurant. I had the special which was the crusted Mahi. The wife said the Chilean Sea Bass was great. I had the old fashioned and it was strong. Can't wait to go again

Love going to Nick's for dinner with family or friends! The service is always extremely professional and courteous, and the food/drinks are delicious. I tried a couple new things on the menu this time and enjoyed both! Really appreciate the options for vegans as well. I ordered the tequini cocktail and the spicy Thai salad with avocado instead of chicken with fries on the side!