Nick's Roast Beef Bar & Grille

American restaurant · Old City

Nick's Roast Beef Bar & Grille

American restaurant · Old City

16 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Highlights

No-frills tavern with a welcoming vibe, sports on TV & American chow including creative burgers.

16 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Get directions

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@infatuation

"Nick’s is a sports bar that’s just like all the other sports bars in Old City, except for a few small differences. For one, they have a huge fish tank behind the bar. We’re not totally sure how they got that passed by the FDA, but if you find yourself here during a game that you’re not particularly interested in, you can just do what we do and create fake lives and names for all of the fish. They also have way above average bar food - like a signature roast beef sandwich and a burger with bacon cooked into the patty." - Sydney McElwee

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@eater

"For many years, Nick’s in Old City has served free Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners at the nearby Veterans Multi-Service Center. It also supports other veterans and military programs and holds an annual coat drive in October and a toy drive for the holidays." - Sarah Maiellano

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@eater

"Offering 20-percent off lunch or dinner to diners with a government employee ID, except lunch specials or happy hour pricing." - Rachel Vigoda

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Drew B

Google

The owner was super friendly! Found out we were both locals from a different part of PA. The food was great! My wife and I loved the cheese steaks! 🥩 The fries were amazing too! I’d definitely take a trip down here one evening to hang out and eat again! Well worth the trip in my book! Check it out!

Deanna Lee

Google

Wanted to love this place. Let me start by saying the people are friendly and welcoming. The roast beef was good, large portions ( the au jus was good )but was ok in taste. To be fair I’m from Brooklyn and we have some outstanding Roast beef restaurants. We had two roast beef sandwiches, onion rings and ordered stuffed peppers, which the very friendly man said they were delicious and then forgot to serve us. The atmosphere is cozy for a small hole in the wall bar. Which we seen on tv and drove the distance. Would we go again? probably not. If you’re in the neighborhood then give it a shot.

Donna “Travel and Turmoil” Biester

Google

If you are looking for a local pub/bar, look no further! This place has had consistently great bar food for as long as I have been going there. I have been a patron of Nick's for 25 years. Joe and Nicole are the best! You will usually find Nicole behind the bar Wed.-Sat. , during the day! She is attentive, caring, and just an all-around great bartender. Not to take away from the other bartenders, Tim, Chris, and John.... also great!! They also have a large section in the back with tables and chairs, so bring the whole family along!! They will also do larger parties, talk to Nicole for details!! This is also a great place to watch the Eagles games or any of your other favorite Philly teams. I think the best burger in town and the cheesesteak tacos are to die for!! Ask them to add chopped pickles to the tacos and tell him Donna sent you!!

Andrew Slaughter

Google

Breakfast Cheesesteak was killer, as were the fried pickles. Great Dive environment. Staff was great.

Jessica Todt

Google

Super cute and charming little bar with amazing food! My sister and I stopped in here for an early dinner while in the area and we were glad we did. Our server was so nice and attentive even though she was the only one serving tables and the people behind the bar. We also had a handful of other staff members ask how everything was while walking by. The food was delicious! We really enjoyed the fried pickles and the hand cuts fries; a must have! If we’re ever in the area again we will definitely be back 😊

Elisa Rios

Google

Was looking for a burger and was not disappointed by Nick’s!! Our waiter, Chris, recommended the Pub, it had smoked Gouda, pickled red onion and a house sauce. It was 🔥. My dad had the breakfast burger and loved his. They were both made perfectly. We split an order of fries and it was more than enough for the both of us. Very chill atmosphere, tables in the back of the restaurant and smaller tables up front by the bar. Very homey and great staff, very friendly. Highly recommend for a drink or bite to eat.

Sandra McCulley

Google

This is the quintessential corner bar with the most delicious delectable original recipe food. The roast beef is delicious lean tender and tasty. The meatballs are the owner’s mother’s secret recipe and the only meatballs my husband will eat when we are out. The salads are fresh and oversized and the appetizers are outstanding. The weekly egg roll specials are a must.

Diane Tillman

Google

I used to go to them regularly and ordered a beef sandwich which was quite expensive. This was the result. Needless to say I won’t be back.