Nick's Original Filet House

Had been wanting to try this place after reading the glowing reviews, and it certainly did not disappoint! The steak was excellent and the onion rings were incredible. Of course, the Nicodemus was a real highlight also. That being said, it's necessary to get there as early as possible since there aren't many tables and it fills up quickly! The website says it opens at 5:00, but we got there before 4:30 and several customers had already been seated. By 5:00, it was completely full and people were standing outside and waiting in their cars. Despite that, it's definitely worth it!

This place is a fun experience. We got there at 5:30p and we waited 45 min for a table for two. They brought us whatever drink we wanted while we waited outside the building. It is a small place, so there were a lot of tables inside that were very close together and no room to wait inside. I had the Nick’s burger and added cheese with onion rings. I am really picky about my burgers and ate every bite. The onion rings were a good texture but I did not enjoy the flavor of the batter as much. We also ordered chicken gizzards, but they came out after we were almost finished with our meal. I only tried one, and I did not like the texture of them. I believe they are chewy by nature anyway. However, my husband enjoyed eating them all up. They did not charge us for the gizzards because they came out so late, so we only paid $28 for our two burgers. The wait staff was very nice and I am looking forward to visiting again.

Absolutely amazing place. The atmosphere is fantastic. I was recommended to go here by a local and i dare say that filet was the best steak i have had in a long time. Perfection. Perfectly cooked and rested which some place don't do for some reason. The fries were disceptively good. Soft interior and crispy exterior. Even the free biscuits and salad were amazing. I ordered enough to take leftovers back to the hotel and i unashamedly gobbled it all but. I hope i come through here again to have another great experience!

I saw the video that was enough for me I won’t be patronizing this restaurant, I had to rate it so I could post my review I wish I could give them a zero

Ate here for the first time and the food was excellent as was the wait staff. We got there early so no wait for a table. Well worth the money. We were invited there by someone else, so was a little leery because of the recent complaints of racism. However, since all the staff seems to be African American, it doesn't seem to be a problem for them Also, people who didn't actually witness the event should probably not judge or comment.

First time eating here after living in Tuscaloosa for three years. Went with a few buddies and was blown away. Fantastic atmosphere and even better service. Nicodemus drink was awesome. Will definitely be coming back in the near future.

Sad to share this experience because Nick's was highly recommended and we were so looking forward to it 😢 We waited outside for an hour and ten minutes for a table and another hour and ten minutes at the table before I asked how much longer would our food be ready. "In two minutes" At this point we had had all we could take of the elbow to elbow seating, extremely loud talking in a very small space and other tables that came in after us receiving their food. So, we asked for our order to go 😑 We were served the salad (bagged lettuce) while we were waiting🤮 Took our order (filet and potato) (hamburger steak and potato)and glady left. Everything was overcooked except for the rolls and they were not cooked at all😅 Go at your own risk 🙃 and have at least 3 hours to blow!!

I hope others in the community do not continue to patronize this food establishment. After finding out how the owner of the establishment feels about people of color. I want to thank the gentleman who stood up. It doesn't take bravery to stand up, it's just following your principles right is right and wrong is wrong! Thank you Nick's, now maybe only your patrons that you like and are like you in mindset will come and eat at your establishment. Good luck with that 😉.

Word of mouth brings people here. The food keeps people coming. This established steak house is a must in Tuscaloosa. It's loud, it's Southern, it's simple, it's delicious. The 4oz, bacon wrapped filet is mouth-watering. Everyone knows Nick's and Nick's knows (and loves) everyone.

Got the large filet , I have never had a tough filet in my life, till tonight . Filet of what? When you order the highest price steak on menu , one would expect a cut from the tenderloin . Service was ok , not super friendly . Wife had a Nicodemus , the drink was not even stirred . Shrimp batter was under cooked on the shrimp appetizer. Had heard so many good things about this place , we were so disappointed. Ambiance was as to be expected for an establishment of that size.

I will update this when I can, but have to give this a one star based on my experience. My son and I were doing some volunteer work half an hour away from Tuscaloosa. We knocked off early to check into our hotel, get cleaned up, and to give Nick's, specifically, a try. At 7:30 there was no parking. My son walked in while I waited to turn around and try to find an alternative. The line was out the door and the wait was "about two hours." What!? They close at 9. We had forgone lunch for this treat...so this was disappointing. One star for the overpromising hype compared with the infrastructure under-delivery for the demand. Disappointing that they can't keep up at the end of dinner...on a weekday...in the summer with little to no college students.

Awesome service food was great.. a must try .. grab a drink and wait for your seat it's worth it!

Such a fun experience. We got fried chicken, baked potatoes, small filet, onion rings, salad. We went at 8 on a Fri night and lucked out with virtually no wait. We were quickly seated. The service was friendly. Our food was delicious. One suggestion is to get real butter for the potatoes. The onion rings are the thick beer batter kind. One is literally all you can eat bc they are so dense. Prices are reasonable.

Family and I were in town for a campus visit. We wanted a local haunt and found this on Yelp. It was absolutely fantastic. We came on a Wednesday night and it was packed which is always a good sign. We signed in for a table and grabbed a beer to wait. We probably waited 30 minutes and it was well worth it. My son and I had the Ribeye while my wife had the filet. They were all excellent!

I've been coming to Nick's for 40 plus years primarily on football weekends although we typically go there on Thursdays to avoid the crowd. It has never been about the food quality (it's good but not the best filet I've ever had), it has always about the nostalgia of re-living our old college days. Much like others writing reviews, we too experienced issues with management. We will never return!!

Always great. Never disappointed in years of visits. Service is good with great portions. Neat hole in the wall atmosphere. Highly recommend

We finally tried Nick's in the Sticks and we were not disappointed! The food and drinks were great, and the atmosphere (very mom-and-pop-ish) was very welcoming. The staff is also very hardworking, polite, and attentive. The restaurant is small, so if you plan on eating inside, be prepared to sit close to another party. We went on a random Wednesday evening and there were a few tables still available when we arrived. Their famous cocktail is called the Nicodemus and it is pretty good. Be careful, because it can sneak up on you after 2 or 3. I ordered the Nick burger and my husband ordered the Ribeye. We were both very satisfied with our meals. The prices are also very affordable. This place is honestly one of the best deals in town. Actually, on that note...the restaurant isn't centrally located in Tuscaloosa, but it is approximately 15-20 minutes from UA. It is actually closer to Stillman College.

Understaffed on a Friday evening. A few empty tables but no one being seated. Food was just OK. Either an off night, or it's slipping.

Cute place, but the food wasn't great. The ribeye was too salty. My son ordered the chicken & it really wasn't edible. Not worth the 2 hour wait.

Five stars for atmosphere. Five stars for service. The food was good and I would recommend it to anyone but it's not great. You can find a better steak but you won't find a better experience.

Love this place! The service was great, staff was friendly, food was on point and owner and staff friendly making an out of towner like myself feel at home! I will be back for sure

Amazing hidden gem just outside town hence the nickname "Nicks in the sticks". Really not far out so don't hesitate to go. Great food and atmosphere. Love finding these places when traveling. One big thing. If someone tells you get there early they MEAN it. They open at 5 and we got there about 5:15 and waited about an hour and a half to get a table. Well worth the wait and struck up a conversation with a family who traveled up from Houston to catch the UK-Alabama game as well. Time went quick and enjoyed their famous Nickademous cocktail too.

I was in town and had never been here but saw great reviews! I got the filet 4oz, onion rings and green salad. My salad was fresh and plentiful. Onion rings were very good but my filet was cooked rare instead of medium. My brother's filet was cooked rare and he ordered it medium rare. There was grizzle and made it hard to chew. He ordered baked potato and it was very good. My husband got hamburger steak and it was small compared to other restaurants. There was about a 45 minute wait. The staff was awesome and once seated our meal came out fairly fast. Not sure I will be back. I was very disappointed. It's a small place and very loud.

I went here on a Tuesday with two friends. They were so busy and the wait for a server inside or outside was 2 hours. We ordered a couple of drinks while we waiting. I went in to use their restroom and the wife of the owner banged in the bathroom door after I had been in there for 5 minutes. She accused me of being in their restroom for 30 minutes and was actually verbally abusive and tried to intimidate me by sending her drunken husband out to say I couldn't go back in and get a glass of water before we left. After the couple that own this establishment did that, the wife called the cops because I was in the restroom "to long" and she was literally banging on the bathroom door like a crazy person I had only had two drinks and had a designated driver that was not drinking at all. However, I gave her my name and told her where I work so she can look me up if she wants to apologize for her drunken behavior and disrespect shown to me by herself and her husband. Of course the cops didn't do anything to me or my friends... I don't care how "popular" this couples fish is!!!! The way they "treated" me and my two friends was horrid. We will never go there to try to have a stinking fish platter again and I would highly suggest against bring your children here to see the owners drunken behaviors like the behavior we experienced and many of their patrons witnessed yesterday. Ignorant people own businesses too ya'all, they need some AA meetings or something!!!!

Affectionately known as "Nick's in the Sticks", this place is a Tuscaloosa gem. The restaurant was established in 1939. The decor is authentically dated with pieces of UA's football history. The dining room is small and crowded. There are approximately a dozen tables and a few stool seats at the bar. The ceiling is plastered with dollar bills. This is the epitome of a "hole in the wall". It is very popular, and you will likely have to wait for a table. The menu is simple and no-nonsense. All you need to know is filet mignon (large or small), baked potato or onion rings, and salad with their homemade ranch/blue cheese dressing. There are other options, but if you have made it to the "sticks" you should live large. I ordered my filet cooked medium rare. The steak was prepared "old school"; it is wrapped in a strip of fatty bacon. My steak was cooked to my liking, and it was tender and flavorful. My baked potato and salad were nothing special, but exactly what you would expect. There are two house specialty drinks. The Nicodemus and the Zombie. They are the same concoction, except the Nicodemus is topped with more alcohol. The drinks are bright red, and taste like party punch straight from UA's fraternity row. When I was in college we called this stuff "jungle juice". You should try one to complete your T-town experience.

Great place to hang the FOOD not what it once was and the place is FILTHY tops of salt and pepper covered in dirt toilet about to fall thru the floor so beware if you have a beer or three and fall off. Lol

A bit out of the way, but food was ok... 5 star dining? No, but not 1 star either. A good place to stop for the college parent atmospheres.

Let's just say. It's not your typical restaurant. Service is ok, very apologetic. Food is right at par. If you don't buy alcohol, you get pretty much ignored. The server forgot to give us our drinks even after food was delivered. But I went up and complained a little. Manager was very apologetic, and got things straightened up for us. We really didn't need anything taken off our check, but they did anyways. Which we did appreciate. The filets are really good. That's the only reason this place didn't get a 1 star rating. For once my review will be a simple short one.

One of my favorites!! This place has atmosphere to spare. Every time I visit I feel a little bit more like family. The filet is well worth any wait you may have BUT be careful of their signature drink. They sneak up in you.

Doesn't look like much, but it most definitely is. Best steaks in west Alabama! You cannot beat their prices either. Their signature drink is $6 too and after a few you'll be walking out sideways. Get there when they open because they fill up very quickly.

Lol idk why I ended up here but prob bc I'm a fat ass but I'm so glad I did. The food was bomb, like a North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile bomb - I like gizzards and livers but never had them fried before and Y'ALL. If you like them GET THEM. The ribeye was perfectly cooked and it was still tender and juicy reheated two days later for lunch. Also there's nothing wrong with a $12 fillet either. The service was as casual and attentive as eating at your grandmas house. The only bad aspect was that the people in front of the entrance weren't wearing mask at all, but that's more of a function of stupidity and selfishness

Great place to hang out and drink while you wait on your table...Small place so big parties might wait a bit longer...had 3 nicodemus drinks and was feeling pretty good before i ate..onion rings are crazy good and the T bone was better than most in town...def going back

"Nick's in the sticks" This place is a cute mom and pop restaurant with a great atmosphere. Everything is super cheap. Got the large filet 6oz for under $20 and it was bacon wrapped and well worth it since it came with a salad and homemade onion rings. Plenty of food! Now the best part is the drinks! $2.5 beers ($4 Stella)and $5.50 nicodemus drink was great with 151 proof rum, tastes like Hawaiian punch. Would recommend and hopefully can make it back some day. They stay busy!

Nick's did not disappoint! It was everything we had heard about it. Nicodemus cocktails while we were on the waiting list were great. The steaks were very flavorful and the chicken livers delicious!! Great atmosphere and friendly staff! We can't wait to go back!

This place is exactly what it said it would be...a good steak for a low low price. I can't wait to go back. This is such a cool Tuscaloosa great with lots of Bama memorabilia and just the right bit of country friendly lovin! I loved the bacon wrapped filet, loaded baked potato, and salad that came out before the meal. The service was awesome and the price was great. I think one of the coolest things was the cash bar out front while you wait for your table. I don't know what it is like during the week but it was FULL by 5:30 on Friday night. So, either get there early or plan to wait for a table and get sloshed at the cash bar!

When the word "Nick's" is mentioned in Tuscaloosa, you usually have to have to qualify it because it's either in reference to Nick Saban the revered coach of Alabama or Nick's Steak House. The next obvious question is does Nick Saban own Nick's? Locals hate that question and the answer is no. Also known as "Nick's in the Sticks", they have been around since 1939. It's rumored that they have resisted expanding in fear of losing their homestyle charm. This leads to the problem of space as their popularity grows and the lines grow longer and longer. If you're not there when they open for dinner, expect a long long wait. And not in a nice waiting area with padded benches, but outside in hopefully decent weather. Our party of 7 were standing outside in chilly temperatures. Even their parking lot is a simple dirt field with patches of gravel. If you look up "hole in the wall" in the dictionary, you'll find a picture of Nick's. The interior is as cramped as their outside waiting area is vast. There are only about 10 to 12 tables, a small bar that you can't sit at since there are really no spaces for stools. The walls are plastered with Alabama memorabilia includes yes, Nick Saban. Interestingly their ceiling is coated with autographed dollar bills. Their menu is as simple as their restaurant. 4 pages of drinks, burgers, desserts and of course their steaks. They are also known for their special cocktail they affectionately named Nicodemus. You can see the bright red drink in the dispenser on the bar. My entree came with a salad. It looked like it was from a simple bagged salad but their salad dressing "caddy" was outstanding especially their ranch. I suspect their most popular order is the filet and baked potato. Everyone in our party ordered that except William who got the hamburger. I got the "large" 6 oz filet which arrived wrapped with bacon around it's circumference. It reminded me of the Omaha bacon wrapped filets you can order online. I wonder if Omaha stole the idea from Nick's? I ordered my filet medium rare but most of my filet was closer to medium. Seasoned beautifully and tasting just as scrumptious, my filet hit the spot. The baked potato arrived wrapped in foil with the skin crisped just the right amount. I got mine "dressed" so it came with a slice of American cheese. Not what you would normally expect, but this is the famous Nick's. You'll also not expect what you will pay when you get the bill. That slice of cheese and simple decor is probably why you can get a filet, baked potato and salad for under $20! This isn't Flemings after all, it's Nick's. I'm glad I finally had a chance to eat here. There is so much history and presence just sitting under that dollar-billed ceiling. Service was excellent, food was good and company was even better. If you get the chance, check them out. You can then say you've eaten at the famous Nick's in the the Sticks.

Amazing place! Was told by a coworker to come he, and he was right! The bacon wrapped filet was amazing!!!

Small Town- Big on Flavor and Downhome setting. It's not Ruth Kris, but Enjoy- Roll Tide

Oh, Nick's in the Sticks, how much I love you! I haven't been here since I was an undergraduate 40 years ago, and it feels just the same. Same lively, fun atmosphere, same great steaks, same good prices. Even though we had to wait fir awhile in a downpour, it was worth every soggy Minute's wait! I hope to come back sooner next time.

Nick's Original Filet House, a.k.a. Nick's in then Stick, is an established institution located on the western edge of the city of Tuscaloosa. The restaurant building is nothing flashy. It's a small single level, brick building. The dining area is small, seating for maybe 40 people. That said, expect a wait (unless you arrive when they open). The food is consistently excellent. My go to meal is the large filet (6 oz) with a side of onion rings. A small salad is also severed with the meal along with rolls.

My husband and I visited Nicks Friday Sept 23, 2022. We got there 4:55 pm (opens at 5) and people were already waiting outside and the inside was packed. We were lucky enough to get the last table and were seated right away. Waiter came right away, got our drink order/gave us menus. After ordering it took a few minutes to get our salads and appetizer, we were last to be seated, but as long as we expected to wait. Our streaks came out not long after we finished our salad. We both ordered filet and it was PERFECT!! Baked potatoes were PERFECT!! Actually, everything we ate was great!! Price was less than we expected to pay for 2 filet dinners. I can't wait to go back.

First let me start off that my wife and I are well versed in finding and eating at only the finest restaurants around the globe. The historical and adventure value alone makes the trek to Nicks from anywhere around the globe worth it. My wife had been here almost a decade ago with her family and was so excited to take me and I must say it met and surpassed both of our expectations. To elaborate as a starter you absolutely have to order a Nicodemus it's a major must! This drink is phenomenal and I'm not going to waste any time explaining what's in it other than it tastes of nectar straight from Zeus fountain and not guaranteed but I have a strong feeling this is the elixir of life because I felt G R E A T! (Back to pre-knee surgery days: tmi but the wife was ecstatic once we made it home.) Once we had ordered our salads came out. The ranch-bleu cheese mix dressing was fantastic and believe me when I say you will always be given enough dressing I had my own bottle! (My kind of place) The wife and I each had a bacon wrapped filet cooked medium rare (the only way you should order it) and it was simply perfection. The rolls were great and for our sides I had the onion rings which were fantastic and she had a classic baked potato which was on par with the rest of our experience. Simply put this will be a timeless tradition within our growing family and boy will the nicodemus help us grow it! I don't know what you could possibly be waiting for head to nicks and begin your adventure! P.s. Don't forgot to bring a dollar bill to leave your mark on the ceiling and see it time and time again for generations to come!!

If you've got the time, They've got your steak. But you have to have the time, because the place is small. A dozen tables at best. You can wait outside and have a beer or three and some fried chicken livers. Once inside, it's easy...large or small filet, backed potato and a salad, done. The service is what it is. This is not a white table cloth restaurant, this is Nick's in the sticks. The atmosphere is load and crowded because this is Nick's in the sticks! The food is always great and the people are always fantastic. We go once or twice a year during football season and we'll be back next year. Roll Tide!

This place is a hidden gem. We arrived at 4:50 and they do not open until 5:00 but it was perfect timing. Got the last seat available. Atmosphere was intimidating for first timers but the food speaks for the whole place. The employees are so nice and have a system that works great. We got the 6 oz filet and the t-bone which both were fantastic! The homemade salad dressing was another great addition. We will definitely be back!

I remember home game days making the trip to "Nicks in the Sticks" and ordering the small filet and a Zombie at prices even a poor student could afford. None of the waiters ever wrote down your order but always remembered it perfectly. Whenever my father would come visit, he always insisted we eat here. It has been a while since I have been so I am glad to see it is still in business and doing as well as ever.

What a wonderful surprise in Tuscaloosa. We love a good mom & pop restaurant & were not disappointed; great drinks (Zombie) with real food. I had the Bacon Wrapped Filet with onion rings and my hubby had the Ribeye Steak with onion rings. The steaks were cooked to perfection, the onion rings were huge & obviously made on the spot. The Blue Cheese Ranch salad dressing was homemade. The place is small & dated; but who cares when the game's playing, service is good, & food is delish!

A must do if you are passing through! I have been coming since early 70's! Best steaks and food ! Great service! Great speciality drinks!

Hunkering for a good steak & wanted to visit a local establishment and Nick's fit the bill. Got there on a Friday night around 6:30 and waited for about 35 min for a table. Hostess suggested a drink at the bar or the outside "bar" while we waited outside. Once we were seated our server was prompt to take our orders. We ordered large filets & fried shrimp. Sides were loaded bake potato & fries. All our meals came with salads. As in the other reviews the ranch dressing is delicious with a mix of a little blue cheese (normally not a fan). My filet was very tender and cooked to my specification. The crinkle cut fries were very hot & fresh (dipped them in the ranch ). Also had some rolls & butter with our meal. My only suggestion is the steak needed some sort of seasoning on it. The salt seem to help but seasoning would have been better. It's a hella of a good deal to get all that for under $15!! It's a small place with tons of character and festive employees who like their jobs.

Very Cool friendly place have heard for years about Nicks n the Sticks,as you see two stars I had the hamburger steak ( it was cold, fries also and it took almost an hour to be served ) I will give them another chance maybe Saturday so check back. But for now one and a half stars is more like it.

Great food that's super reasonably priced. Casual atmosphere with no frills but if you want good food and better drinks get to Nicks!

Arrived on a Tuesday night around 7pm. There was quite a few waiting outside. Asked how long it would be for a table and was told not long but wasn't given a time. Ordered a Nicodemus and stood around until a bench came open. I had heard about the wait time this place is known for but I didn't expect it to be too bad considering there wasn't a lot of people waiting. I was wrong. In the almost 2hrs we waited very few people left and only about 3-4 groups were seated. There were unbussed tables just sitting. Owner and his wife/girlfriend were behind the bar. My wife had a very bad day due to it being the 1yr anniversary of her mother passing and was getting agitated. I was on my second Nicodemus by that point. She went inside again to inquire about the wait and then came out saying let's go. Girlfriend/wife followed her out and then asked me about paying for my drinks which I obliged and got my card out. Then owner came out and then comped me for the 2 drinks. I really wanted to try this place but sadly it didn't happen. Doubt the wife will agree to give it another shot.

This place has the best steak in Tuscaloosa. The service is pretty good too. My only complaint is the size of the place. It is too small. I went here last during the winter and these days grown people don't know how to stay in or out or shut the door behind them. That is very annoying in a place this small. It's best to go here when it's warm.

this place is simply phenomenal. it's one place in tuscaloosa I can always count on and I recommend it to absolutely everyone. from the service to the food, everything is incredible; best wings in tuscaloosa for sure! if you haven't had the wings, they top my list and have the infamous nicodemus as well, it's incredible!!

Ive recently made a bucket list of restaurants around town that I want to try and of course nicks was on my list.i didnt really have any expectations just heard that it was a hometown favorite,and that you should try ro get there early to avoid a long wait.well me and my mom arrived around 6:30 and were lucky to find a parking spot.there were many patrons sitting on the outside sipping on drinks while waiting to be seated on the inside. Surprisingly being a party of only two were seated immediately at a little table by the window.after sitting for a few minutes one of the waiters approached our table to take drink orders.my mom had sweet tea,and of course i had to have the nickademus.this was a fruity drink with a big punch towards the end.i loved it! So i ordered another along with the ribeye,loaded baked potato minus the bacon,onion rings and a side salad.the salad came in the same wood bowls my grandma had when i was a little girl .i found this to be pretty amusing because i had not seen bowls like these since the early 80's.along with the salad comes a trio of dressings.we chose to try the blue cheese ranch dressing and it was quite tasty.for an appetizer i ordered a small basket of onion rings.my mom and i both ordered the ribeye and loaded baked potato.i didnt get our waiter name,but he seemed to be very happy with his job.i could tell that he had been around for a long time.as a matter of fact everyone in the restaurant seemed to be really enjoying themselves including us.hmm i wonder if all the happy faces,loud chatter,and laughter had anything to do with that red drink they call the nickademus.this place as a uniqueness to it that just draws in.we really enjoyed ourselves,and caint wait to dine here again.sooner than later

I joined up with a friend in Shreveport for a road trip to Tuscaloosa, AL. For hours he kept telling me that we needed to get to town in time to eat at Nick's in the Sticks. It was a grueling drive, but worth every mile. Granted, we came for other business as driving seven hours for dinner is just crazy. It may be crazy, but Nick's knows how to make a steak. I enjoyed a succulent ribeye with onion rings. The onion rings were good, the steak was excellent, and the ambiance just whispers that you found a hidden gem. This establishment definitely flies under the radar as my friend was introduced to it a couple of years ago by a local. Next time I'm in town I don't have to worry about what I'm going to eat for dinner.

This place is a little gem. We were looking for a steak and a place that wasn't a chain, and this was exactly what we were hoping for. Had the large filet, onion rings and a shrimp appetizer, loaded baked potato and salad. Every single thing was delicious. The steak was perfection. Cooked like we asked and melt in your mouth tender. Go. Order the large filet. You'll be glad you did.

Went to this restaurant several times approximately 25 years ago. Went back for the first time on Friday 19th, 2019. The hostess was the rudest person I have ever encountered in a service industry. Will go back and hope and pray she is not there. Unfortunately, I don't think reviews like this do anything as far as making a difference. Just giving my 2 cents. Others noticed her attitude and rudeness as well. The one drink I did have was good, though.

Just a caveat: My idea of a perfect meal is great food, great drinks, and great service. Ambience and white table clothes rank last on my list of priorities. Nick's is rustic (read vinyl chairs, tight seating, and laminate table tops) with incredible steaks, huge onion rings, and a long line of folks waiting to get in. The interior seats about 60 people (15 tables), so get there early for a seat without waiting. We arrived at 5:30 on a Friday night and there were 3 tables open which quickly filled up. Prices are very reasonable and the entree price includes a basic salad with great ranch/blue cheese dressing (or 2 other dressings), and onion rings or potato. The filet was wrapped in bacon and cooked to order. Our party of 5 ate for under $100 including the Nicodemus drink, a couple beers, 2 appetizers, and 5 filets. If you're looking for a fine dining experience, there are other places where you can spend 2x the amount and get white tablecloths and China. If you're looking for great steaks at great prices where blue jeans and t-shirts are the norm, go to Nicks....early.