Nick's on Madison

My husband and I had dinner before a show. The positives are the warm welcome and great service. It was obvious that there were a lot of repeat customers dining. My caesar salad was made with bottled Italian dressing, an anchovy had never been invited. The added chicken was a bought pre-grilled breast reheated, dry. My husband had the hamburger that was also obviously bought as a frozen paddy and cooked, dry. We had one glass of wine and one beer, $80. Why people are raving about this restaurant is a mystery. It could be the cocktails. We noticed that everyone dining ordered the cocktails. It could be the warm welcome and service. I hated to post this about a neighborhood restaurant but the overwhelming 5 stars seemed deceptive.

Fabulous contemporary American cuisine in a cheerful ambiance! Wine married perfectly with the food. The halibut was as good as I’ve ever tasted! And all the seafood and produce was so incredibly fresh!! Great date spot!

Nick's my go spot where the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Love the staples like their burger but also the rotating seasonal menu. Great cocktail and wine options but my fave is their espresso martini with the local cold brew. Not too sweet!

Nicks was a nice random find for a Friday night! Considering everything we would go back here again. The food was good, the atmosphere is very inviting and the service was quick and friendly. We got the mushroom bruchetta, fried chicken sandwich, the black bean burger and finally the chocolate sundae brownie for dessert. The bruschetta and the brownie sundae was my favorite, I regretted not getting a second order! The black bean burger was a little dry/bland. The chicken sandwich was good, with a nice moist juicy piece of chicken in the center. But could have used more seasoning flavor. I'm generally a spicy fried sandwich kinda guy, would have been nice to have a spicy version on the menu!

The lunch menu was delicious and we look forward to going back to order from the dinner menu soon. Excellent service by the owner, Nick. A clean, bright and cheery restaurant, a full bar. Customers are respectful of others and music is played low in the background My favorite kind of dining!

Rude staff. Bad atmosphere. I went on Friday at 4:20 with my husband, mother in law, and 18 month old and it was completely dead. Not another person seated. Immediately upon walking in the server had an unwelcoming aura. (Our 18 month old was in a great mood, and there were no signs saying no persons under 18.) When my husband asked for a high chair the server raised her eye brows and said sure. She brought it to our table and my mother in law asked if it could be placed across from the seat beside her and the server said “I’ll let you figure it out” and dropped the highchair. I went around and got it, placed it where we wanted it and put my daughter in. We felt incredibly unwelcome and decided to leave. As we took our daughter out of the high chair she started to cry, and as we were walking out I heard the bartender laugh loudly and say to another person “I’m glad I won’t have to listen to that for three hours.” It was really rude. She was only crying because she was taken out of the chair and was well behaved when we arrived. It’s not family friendly. It’s not any kind of friendly. We went to cactus instead, just up the street, it was wonderful and would highly recommend.

Best French Dip I've ever had!! Washed down with deelish black Manhattan cocktail.... SUPER YUM!! Owner Nick greeted and waited on us at the bar. He's a gracious host and knows his business!! 😋😋😋

Had dinner here tonight and sat at the bar since I was alone. Nick took care of me and was so friendly and welcoming! The food (cauliflower/parmesan soup, burrata, and chicken breast) was absolutely delicious! The vibe was lively, friendly and welcoming. Sadly, I did not save room for dessert but after browsing the menu, I’ll definitely save room next time!

A true gem for lunch or dinner in Madison Park. Once you walk in you feel like you are walking into someone's house for a meal. They treat you like family and you feel comfortable. The place was nice, bright, and inviting. For drinks, we ordered a glass of Rose and a Spicy Margarita. Both drinks were delicious and my glass of Rose had a generous pour. For food, we ordered Mushroom Bruschetta, Apple & Radicchio Salad, and the French Dip. The staff was so nice and they split the salad and French dip sandwich and fries into two for us. I loved the depth on the mushroom flavors and on the grilled sourdough. I have recently been obsessed with Radicchio and this salad definitely satisfied my Radichhio craving. Accompanied with blue cheese and crispy bacon made the salad light and refreshing. This french dip sandwich was on Seattle Times best hot sandwiches and I understand why. The ratio of thinly sliced beef, caramelized onions, and provolone was perfection. Each bite dipped into the au jus along with the hand cut fries make for the perfect sandwich combo. I can't wait to go back and try other dishes and drinks.

The French dip sandwich was amazing. Filled with finely sliced beef & great fries on the side. The service was great ~ our server was very attentive and helpful. We loved the interior, very light & bright and lots of space. We will be back very soon.

Swung by last weekend for dinner and got to try the new nicoise salad. It was delicious! And such a great size for a light dinner option. Service and drinks were great, as always

We just had appetizers and loved them. Service was great. Friendly ambiance. We want to take our friends there soon.

We've been here before and it was great so it was really disappointing to have a bad meal and even worse service. We were seated in the back room which would have been okay except we were ignored from then on. Had to get the manager to take a minute to order drinks. Our waitress took her sweet time getting with us to order an appetizer. Another long wait to order entrees and she never bothered to see if we were fine, wanted more beverages or anything else! The waitress we had last time brought us our food and remembered us. My date had the rib eye that he didn't want to finish it was so poor. My risotto made me ill later in the evening. Our waitress never bothered to come back and ask if we wanted dessert. We had to ask for the check. We wanted to speak to the manager about it but he was too busy. We're not ones to stiff a server for bad food but she was a lousy waitress so she got a $5. That's $4.50 more than I would have left.

Great local spot. Friendly staff, solid drinks menu, well executed food. The type of place which has neighborhood regulars and a warm vibe.

Meeting up at Nick's is always a joyful experience! The ambience is light, the vibe is comfortable, the service is easy, the food is yummy and the team is warm and inviting. What's not to love!?!? Nick's is my all time Seattle favorite spot. And to be there with friends makes it an even more special night!

I wanted to like this place as it's in our neighborhood but I doubt we'll be back. The burger was quite disappointing - they didn't ask how we wanted it cooked, and it came out well done. The other food was a bit better but nothing amazing. The other thing which was a bit of a turnoff was the overall vibe - this very much a restaurant for rich boomers. If that's your thing then go for it - but it's not for me.

Nick's did not disappoint this foodie!  We had reservations in the evening, but showed up early since we were able to sneak away from work a little early.  The place was just opening as we arrived and completely empty.  It gave us time to take in the beautiful bar and art work around the restaurant.  I enjoyed the casual feel of the place: open and airy, classy but not stuffy, clean and crisp. Our waitress greeted us and got our first round of drinks and let us know to enjoy the quiet time together while we could as they were expecting a full house (it was a Tuesday night mind you).  And indeed it began to fill up fast after 6PM.  And even when completely full and bustling, we were able to carry on a conversation with ease. We planned on doing all the courses, so we settled into our little spot and started sipping our delightful cocktails as we caught up on life.  Our waitress remained attentive just at the right times and it was clear she was very on top of it even while taking care of multiple tables! Our choices for the evening; my friend had the Spicy Margarita : just the right amount of spice and clearly made with all fresh ingredients.  The perfect bite of lime to compliment the smooth Tequila.  It was light and refreshing for sure.  But I'm a bourbon gal, so I opted for the Black Manhattan.  I loved the simplicity of this cocktail and the bourbon was perfect for a crisp fall evening.  Both cocktails were strong, so slow sipping is recommended.  For our second cocktails that evening she opted for the House Old Fashioned and I ordered an off menu a Vieux Carré.  Both were well made, but I really wish they had served mine a large rock as well instead of normal ice. For dinner we opted to share everything of course so we could both get the full experience.  Course one: Mushroom Bruschetta.  Oh lord was this so good.  The earthy mushrooms with the perfect thick cut sourdough and the slight bit of greens was a delight for our taste buds and had me very hopeful for things to come.  Second: The soup that night was a cauliflower and gruyere.  It was smooth, creamy, warm, and oh so savory.   We also paired it with the fig and poached pear salad.  They were both delicious and even my friend who said "I'm not sure I'll like that soup" loved it!  Third course:  We opted for the King Salmon and Duck Breast.  The salmon was very light with a wonderful earthy umami sauce with a hint of spiciness and texture added with the crispy rice.  The duck was rich and flavor forward and everything on the plate melded together perfectly!  We were both pretty full and happily buzzing at this time, but we decided to push through and get the final course while sipping some coffee and tea.  I had the spiced pumpkin cheesecake and she had the chocolate cake.  Both of them were decadent and sealed the deal for us that Nick's was indeed a spot to put on the list to come back to.   So get your reservation in and get an Uber so you can enjoy the evening and not have to skimp on their great cocktails ;)

Great food, great service awesome atmosphere... can't go wrong at Nicks ! Have really enjoyed all my meals.

I've been wanting to go to Nick's since it opened and finally had the chance. Everything was wonderful from the stunning decor to the wine and the food was absolutely perfect in every dimension! Will be adding this to our regular restaurant rotation!

Finally got a chance to check out Nick's On Madison for happy hour. They have a great selection of bites and some drinks on their hh menu. We ordered: the charcuterie board, bao buns, Caesar salad, Moscow mule, and an old fashioned. Everything tastes excellent and the service was great too. Looking forward to coming back for dinner next time!

Came here for dinner with the family. They had a good variety of options and everyone found something they like. The service was excellent, and the ambience was really nice. The food was pretty good except for the Caesar salad dressing did not taste like Caesar. The french fries were the best, they were fresh and tasty.

Went with friends + our 2 year old toddler. Perfect time with great kid friendly service (crayons and a toy car upon arrival!), great food (I always love the fried chicken sandwich - the bolognese is great too!), and a relatively spacious environment for the being in the middle of the neighborhood. Every time we come here we start making plans to come again. Nick's is a gem.

My partner and I come here at least once a month, if not more. It is a cozy neighborhood spot with delicious food. We come for the food and the staff. They are great. Like most restaurants, the cocktails aren't the best so we usually stick to the wine list. The owner seems like a great guy and his staff is kind and hardworking too.

What a wonderful little gem this is. We were in the neighborhood to visit the Japanese garden and wanted lunch before we headed to the airport. So glad we found this place. We were greeted warmly when we entered. Decor is simple but our food was great. When I saw what the size of the hamburger delivered to the table next to us, I knew we had to share a sandwich. We ordered the french dip. It was more than enough for two. It typically comes with a side of fries but we ordered a salad instead. It arrived with two large bowls of au jus (we could have easily shared one of those also). It was so very, very good. The gentleman who greeted us as we came in (quite possibly the owner) was also our server. Perhaps he was the cook, also, :-). Any way, he was so friendly and made us feel very welcome. Given the food and the friendly, homey atmosphere, if we lived anywhere near Seattle, this place would be a regular for us. Thanks for a great lunch experience.

Service was friendly. Cute little place in Madison Park area. Nice that they have a parking lot, even though it's sort of small, I managed to find a place at night since most of the other shops in the complex were closed. The drinks were good, especially the #SelfCare one with gin, kombucha, and pepper. I do wish their cocktail menu was larger but of course you can probably pretty much order whatever you want since it's a full bar, but I'm a sucker for interesting cocktails. The charcuterie board was pretty basic, would only be good for a wine/happy hour. Brussel sprouts were crisp and fresh, not greasy or fried like most places, so it was a nice change up. Nice that they took reservations on open table. I would come back to try more food.

The kind of place that has it all! Warm, friendly staff. Welcoming and fun vibe. Excellent cocktails. Superb service (Natasha was the best). And ... the food... wow!!!!! So good from start to finish. I recommend everything we ordered. We ordered one round of ceviche, scarfed it down and immediately ordered a second round. The Brussels are another must, prepared very light and crisp yet tasty. Least favorite would have been the eggplant and zucchini but even that was good! To top it off the owner, Nick, frequently pops by to make sure you're having a good time, he may even add an extra splash of rosé to your glass or surprise you with some frozé. Nick's has been added to my list of go-to spots!

Environment was great if a bit loud. Food ranged from mediocre to very good across our group. Service was poor. Our waitress demonstrated disturbing behavior dominating our table scape in unsubtle ways and was also unable to deliver our selections accurately to the kitchen (despite pen and paper props in hand).

Great food and lovely ambiance. Clearly a lot of locals and the owners were front and center. Great area - Montlake

We have been to Nick's in person once before (during Covid-19 we also had 1 or 2 take out dinners.). It is going to become a more regular dining destination. My mother loved the clams and my husband and I shared the half charcuterie plate which was perfect. our salads were fresh and lively and they willingly split them. Steaks and duck were fabulou. Wait staff attentive and engaging. Make a reservation and go!

HEADLINE: Crafted dining experience for the rest of us. Nick's is excellent. As a self-proclaimed cocktail connoisseur (had to look up how to spell it) I am always heartened when I see a Black Manhattan on the menu at restaurant. It's a sure fire way to tell they are staying up to date on the culinary zeitgeist. But this place goes beyond what's hot and still does the classics right. The bees knees and espresso martini were also perfect, and I can't wait to go back for the spicy marg. The food was also, to take heed from musical stylings of The Cars, just what I needed. The half charcuterie platter was perfect for two. Especially loved was the honey brie and the prosciutto which was tender without being chewy. The entrees that followed were wonderful, the bolognese was humble and rich, with delectable chunks of carrot and meat, and my companion told me the mussels were as good as any she'd ever had (I don't particularly enjoy shellfish so can't comment myself.) And, the cast iron brownie was a nice finale. My only complaint being that if you're going to give me that wealth in brownie, I am going to need at least four times as many scoops of vanilla ice cream to counter its richness! Love it. Can't wait to go back.

Wonderful neighborhood restaurant. Full bar, good salads, burgers, entrees. Friendly owner and servers. They never disappoint.

The food was not good. I ordered the black bean burger and it was dry and nearly not edible. Worse black bean burger I have ever had. The service was horrible. Our waitress was extremely rude. When it came time to cash out, two people from our group wanted to cash out so they could leave. The rest of the group was going to stay for dessert but the server refused to separate the bill for the 2 people. There were only 6 of us. She made it very difficult to cash out and was rude about it to top it off. I will definitely NOT be back to this restaurant.

I cannot speak highly enough of Nick's On Madison. As someone with celiac, dining out can be a anxiety inducing experience as you never know if the restaurant will be able to accommodate you or take you seriously. At Nick's I felt taken care of on a level I've never experienced before. My friend who set up our reservation told the restaurant ahead of time about my needs, and not only were they prepared with a list of gluten free options, the chef had additionally gone out of their way to add something to the menu for me so that I would have one more thing to choose from out of the shortened list. This blew me away. I'm so used to having 1 or 2 things to maybe choose from, but to have something added was so very special. Based on this alone Nick's is amazing. Thankfully the whole night was fantastic. The apps, drinks and food hit every high note, to the point that I even forgot to take pictures of the food. I am looking forward to going back and trying more dishes. Nick's is a clear winner.

Our company celebrated Nick's on Madison. It was perfect for our party of 11. The atmosphere was so warm and inviting. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. I enjoyed my Bee's Knees cocktails, each of the beautifully presented appetizers, my duck breast as my main dish, and the flourless brownie Sunday (to die for). Everyone in the group seemed to love their various main dishes and salads.

Finally made it here on a Friday night with 8:15pm reservations. Our table wasn't quite ready for us when we arrived, so we were given frozes while we waited (only about 5 minutes of waiting, no big deal). For drinks, I ordered the La Bandera and my friends ordered a strawberry margarita and a froze, all very good and $12 each! We split the burrata appetizer ($15) and it was incredible, although only 2 pieces of bread (we were able to split it up between the three of us though!). I ordered the risotto which was phenomenal, and my friends ordered the burger and the fried chicken sandwich which they said were really good. We all had leftovers and spent under $50 each with tip! I am so impressed with the service and the quality of the drinks and food here. I will absolutely be coming back, and will be saving room for dessert next time!

A solid 4/5. The staff was attentive and welcoming. Great service. I think that my expectations was a little high based on prior reviews and the food was a little more casual than what I had expected. Looking around, most people ordered the French Dip, Chicken Sandwich or the burger. The food was decent. The ambiance is also fairly casual. Some people were on dates but I also saw a few families with small children. Would happily return for a casual lunch or dinner.

Foot is consistently good. Love the vibe here. Nick is always there and he has a great presence. Love this little neighborhood spot.

It was my first time here and I will definitely be back. Such a cute hidden gem. Friendly staff, great customer service and the food was so good! The owner Nick is very friendly as well. Definitely would recommend for a date night or a meeting spot. We ordered the Pork Belly Buns, Buratta, burger & strawberry Salad... so good. Can't wait to come back

Seattle- so many choices in dining, too many reviews celebrating mediocrity. Well Nicks on Madison does more then set the bar high- they blew the lid off of it. Sure the food was delectable, of course the place was charming, but it was the server who made our date-night a success. The light conversation included menu recommendations, what to do after dinner and (with great alacrity) an educated in-depth look at the cocktails! So if it's a birthday, anniversary or just a reward for getting through the week, walk- nay, run to Nicks on Madison and order yourself a much deserved libation (I suggest the Old Cuban). You can thank me later.

Everytime we go to Nick's on Madison it is a treat! Love the interior, the waitstaff, and the food! it doesn't get any better! Nick, the owner is always on hand and is so personable, and he keeps that place running like a top! Can not wait to go back!

We went to Nicks's for dinner Saturday night. Food, service, ambiance all great. You can tell they really care about doing things well. We had so much fun. And everyone was so nice. Highly recommend going here. We plan to go back many times.

We were left feeling a little meh about this place. The food was good, if a bit expensive, and the cocktails were perfect. But there's a less than welcoming vibe if you're not a slicked back ponytail, Nordstrom shopping regular. It's like going to a party in the Hamptons without an invitation. I don't think we'll be back.

So in love with this cute little neighborhood spot! Came here for the first time for happy hour and dinner tonight, and can foresee many more HHs and evenings here. First of all... happy hour cocktails (old fashioneds and moscow mules) for $7 - how can you go wrong? We got one of each and both great. We were able to make them both less sweet which was much appreciated. The happy hour food was great as well. Loved the caesar and pork belly baos. Next time we will for sure try to fried chicken sandwich. For dinner we had the bolognese and burger. Both great. I am going to go on a limb and say the fries here were top 3 fries I've ever had. Perfectly balance of potato flavor, fried and salty. Awesome service from Josh and we saw the owner Nick come out and make rounds which was so awesome to see. Ambiance is beachy cocktail... if that's not a thing, Nick's has it made it a thing!

The perfect neighborhood spot! The food was great, service was amazing and an overall great feel. The perfect mix of casual and classy. Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu!

Ah, Nick's on Madison. A subtle gem... right off Madison. The staff? Quite friendly, attentive, and they don't keep you waiting. I've sampled a few dishes there, and each one has its own charm. Not to forget, their cocktails... pleasant surprises. If you're nearby, perhaps give it a try. It's a good spot.

Absolutely fabulous meal from start to finish. Wine recommendation was perfect with our meal. Everything was fresh, flavorful highlighting the best Northwest ingredients with slight twists to favorites to highlight the cuisine. Was a great night out and the service was impeccable. Will definitely become a new favorite whenever I'm in Seattle. Definitely would recommend without hesitation. Nick made sure it was the perfect evening out!

We had the best time at this upscale neighborhood spot. The ambiance is cozy and chic, and the food was delicious. We had the clams, salmon and the tempura cauliflower and I'd go back for all three. Don't forget to check out the bathrooms too! They've got some surprise decor that's super fun. The service was stellar, and we will be back!

Wonderful food, great space, outstanding service. Our server, Beatrice, was a delight. Nick is a friendly and gracious host. The pasta bolognese, and steak were delicious. We'll definitely be back.

I would love to give them 4 or 5 stars. The owner of the restaurant is so sweet and wonderful. He came around to greet us when my friend and I had visited this place for lunch. Food was ok. Cobb salad my friend ordered and I had noodle salad. The service was really less than par........

A pleasant addition to the neighborhood with a bar and table seating. We went for happy hour and tried the sliders (very yummy), the Caesar salad and the charcuterie board to go with a gin and tonic and an Old Fashioned . All were reasonably priced and nicely presented. We tried the grilled peach desert which was a slightly undercooked combination of streusel, peaches and ice cream. A nice addition to the neighborhood with a friendly vibe. We will definitely return.

We are from California and so glad we ran into this place while visiting the Japanese Garden. The food was delicious! Best charcuterie board I have ever ordered. The Brussel sprouts were to die for. The pear and fig salad was out of this world. Great service and a beautiful chic ambiance. Definitely recommend this local gem.

Great neighborhood bistro! Walked in without a reservation on a busy night and were still seated promptly. Food was excellent. Highly recommend the French dip and burger! We will be back to try the risotto soon! Excellent service throughout the meal!

Service was slow and unprofessional. Food is quite good but the overall experience was not. Will not be returning.

Amazing food and service. Simple menu yet the quality and care is incredible. Everything we had was delicious. Warm and friendly staff, cute simple decior. A must try gem!

Have picked up food here twice now during Covid. The first time we got burgers and they were really good and enjoyed the home style fries. Bun was good and decent size burger and it was juicy. Tonight we went for fried chicken sandwiches which say they normally are just at happy hour. Maybe that should have been a clue. They had a normal sized bun and the flavor of the breading we really liked but they were tiny and over cooked. I think it would have taken three of them to equal the volume of the burger. So I sit here still hungry and still craving a friend chicken sandwich. Please keep ordering burgers and support our local restaurant but I can't recommend the fired chicken sandwich.

We ended up at Nick's because our Italian neighborhood standby was full, but it was a blessing in disguise! We sat at the bar, which is a gorgeous space. The entire restaurant is done in blues and whites, with a mirrored bar area, and features photos and art of the nearby lake. We were promptly greeted by the friendly bartender; the house cocktail I had contained mezcal and was delicious. We split a small charcuterie plate, which was very reasonably priced and had two cheeses, two meats, jam, mustard, crackers and pickled onions. My husband had the French dip; it was a large portion on crusty bread that stood up to the sandwich. The fries on the side were perfectly done. I had the mushroom pappardelle that also had pork belly and apples - perfect for fall and finished with the perfect amount of salt. Service was attentive and friendly and the ambiance is warm and inviting - we'll be back!

AMAZING food! The atmosphere is so fun! We ordered the halibut and the steak that came out beautiful and the favors were so delicious. We added the gnocchi and that needs to be ordered by all who come in! The flavors and the way it's cooked are so unique. Such a fun experience!!