Excellent food AND service. Been a loyal customer for well nigh 15 years. One of the best salad dressings with cheeseburger. I did try to somewhat salty deviled eggs. Other than that they are delightful. Also- happy hour 2-6, and wings!! Buffalo with bleu cheese in my opinion. read more

Ben 'N Nick's - Deviled eggs and fabulous Alvarado St. lager beer. - American Near Me - Oakland, California

I frequent Ben 'N Nick's often after my team's kickball games. This neighborhood bar offers up a casual pub vibe that is great if you're trying to grab a beer to catch up with a friend or watch a game. They've got a decent beer selection and can also make cocktails. Food wise, you're looking at a lot of bar food options, burgers, sandos, nachos etc. During my latest venture I grabbed a bacon cheeseburger and a side salad. The burger here is very solid. You can expect a well seasoned patty with a good helping of bacon (should you choose to shorten your life expectancy like myself). The side salad was also good. I've also been known to poach fries and onion rings from my friends and those are also great (their frying technique on their French fries adds some next level crispiness. The servers here are chill and attentive. I've never had a bad experience with the service. If you're in north Oakland and looking for a solid pub, I'd recommend Ben N Nick's! read more

Ben 'N Nick's - Bacon cheese burger with side of mixed greens. - American Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is awesome. Great beer selection and good happy hour food. My favorites are the grilled cheese and tomato soup. They have adult root beer floats which are great read more

Visited for the first time yesterday, and this place was amazing. Our server was incredibly attentive, friendly, and patient while we made our order. They had Pliny the Elder on tap, and the food was outstanding. As a first-time customer, I had a great experience. This pub rocks! The service and attentiveness were the best I've experienced in a long time. Thank you! By the way, the food was so good. The cheeseburger and grilled cheese were both amazing. I actually found this place on DoorDash, and I'm already tempted to order from them again because it was that good. I don't make post often, so this was worth it! read more

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We had soooooo many options in this neighborhood, but finally when the hunger got too overwhelming, we were standing outside Ben 'N Nick's. A decent selection for both men and The Wife. She ordered quesadillas, while I got nachos, no meat but extra jalapenos. She was quite happy with her quesadillas, but I was over the moon with my nachos. Real cheese, not "sauce." Enough cheese to reach almost every chip. Plenty of toppings, but it never got soggy. Portion size was just right. Heavens, I'm practically drooling just writing this. Plus, they've recently expanded their happy hours to include weekends. We needed to point that out to our server, since it just happened. So our two entrees were heavily discounted, as was my beer and Irish whisky shot. Quite a deal. read more

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Great bar! Great pub vibe. Decent enough food options. They have trivia nights and great rotating drafts. Three large TV's for amusement if people watching isn't for you. Easy walk from Rockridge BART. I love this place. read more

Ben 'N Nick's - American Near Me - Oakland, California

Service is cool. The staff is friendly. Cheeseburgers were good. Cocktails were good. The copper tables are a nice touch. The one restroom is clean. The bill came out to about 80$ for two. A bit pricey and portion a little small, but overall experience was good. read more

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Nice, busy neighborhood spot with a good happy hour. Interior is kind of woody, with ample seating. Service was good, somewhat friendly. The $9 happy hour burger looked very lonely sitting on a big plate with no fries. Then I saw it was normally priced at $18 with fries. It tasted fine, but wouldn't order again. A nice spot to meet up with friends. read more

One of my favorite local pubs. Nice range of styles on tap, not the usual "two dozen IPAs and one blonde" that I'm used to seeing elsewhere. The atmosphere has been fantastic for the World Cup - it's been packed, but Jessica and the rest of the staff make sure you're not waiting long for drinks, and there are plenty of TVs throughout the place. They also draw a good crowd for Tuesday night trivia. read more

The bartender Jessica is amazing, her customer service is amazing. Was all about finding exactly what I wanted to drink. Then through in reviewing food menu It's a cool old style bar. Lots of seating inside and some outside Real cool place to hangout. Watch a game. Socialize. Etc read more

Our party of 8 got here around 9pm. We were welcomed inside and brought to a booth that was able to accommodate our party. They got an extra chair for us in case we needed it which was very nice of them. The inside looks like your standard pub with a few tables, a full bar with all the essentials, and the vast amount of wall decorations. At the table, you can find all your utensils and condiments. My partner and I shared the Philly Cheesesteak and the Cowboy Chili. The philly cheesesteak comes with fries and you can ask for hot peppers in the sandwich or just on the side. The chili does not come with beans and it's served in a cup or bowl depending on the size you prefer. Both of them tasted good and were decently sized, satisfying both me and my partner. The staff was very friendly and the place was well-lit! I also saw that they host Trivia Nights on Tuesday, so be on the lookout for that if you're in the area that day! read more

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This is a very cute bar restaurant on college ave! They have a lot of options on draft but we ended up with a very crisp Pilsner to complement the hot day! Service was very quick and friendly and she mentioned the happy hour menu was going on even on a holiday! We got two of the half dozen wings for $9 and split the cheeseburger with garlic fries and that was plenty for two people! Altogether I think we paid about $55! Not bad! Would come back again. read more

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Onion rings. Fire. Fries. Fire. All sammiches and nachos- fire. Been here 10 times . Always come back on work trips. Nowhere id rather watch a WNBA game with my boys. Jessica was a peach read more

Ben and Nick's had everything we were looking for--solid service, great food, and no wait time on a weekend afternoon. Our server was attentive and thoughtful, even bringing our shared dishes out on separate plates without us having to ask. Most people come for the beer, but I appreciated that they also carry Alameda Point Craft Soda--nice touch! Only reason for 4 stars is the communal dog water bowl, which was placed far from our table. It would be great if each outdoor table had an individual dog bowl, especially since the patio is pet-friendly. Otherwise, a great spot with a welcoming vibe. Will definitely be back. read more

I've been in quite a few times for lunch and to grab drinks with friends. The atmosphere is always vibrant and busy in the evenings. Perfect place to watch the game. Food comes out quick even for how crowded it can be. I usually grab the Buffalo chicken sandwich, chicken club, or the burger which are all always delicious! The fries are addicting, crispy, and hot. Was really excited to see mead there this last visit! The jamaica by SideTrack was super tasty for warm day, I even got a second glass! Will be back for sure! read more

Ben 'N Nick's - Delicious Bacon cheeseburger and fries with SideTrack Mead's Jamaica mead - American Near Me - Oakland, California

Nice pub bar-food place. The server seemed a lil hasty when we were ordering. Not sure if that was him or a bad day but in any case let's get into the food. I ordered a tea (it was as it should be basic and unsweetened with a slice of lemon), 1/2 pound of wings. Dry rub with blue cheese. The rub was good. Not salty not over powdered. Cooked well and had 3-4 small sticks of celery and a really good bleat cheese (may have had fresh dill in it). Pretty delicious actually. The 1/2 pound of wings kinda surprised me because it was 2 flats and 2 drums. 4 in total. Thought maybe I'd get at least 6. Deviled eggs. They looked soooo good. I liked how they had a lil of the deviled egg filling on bottom of the deviled eggs so they wouldn't wobble around. The amount of filling was high and was ok in taste. The mayo or something they used in it was on the sweeter side. The other people in my party loved them but too sweet for me. I tried some of my friend's Carnitas Nachos. They were goood. A very generous helping of nachos. I tried my friends spicy non alcoholic drink and it was really good! Bathroom was clean. read more

Watched the love island season finale last night there.. it was so much fun. The falafel plate is vegan without the dill sauce and feta. Super delicious. The quinoa is my favorite part. Espresso martini for me and the girls for the win! read more

Ben 'N Nick's - Espresso martini time!!! - American Near Me - Oakland, California

It's a 5 star pub that succeeds in doing what it's trying to do. What are they trying to do? Be a neighborhood place with hearty food, a great beer selection (and full bar!) where you can hang out. I had the carnitas taco plate. I wish the carnitas would have been a bit crispier but the tacos were hefty and topped with a guac that had just enough kick to it. The folks with me had the Philly Cheesesteak (topped with jalapeños and very large) and a chicken sandwich (good sized). Loved the vibe of the place and our server was friendly and attentive. I drive by this place twice a day every day and have never stopped in but if the parking gods smile on me, I'll be in regularly. read more

Great casual bar/restaurant to bring family or meet up with friends! Their cocktails and menu are a nice step above basic bar food and drinks- nice variety of offerings and a couple healthier choices too. Good beer selection and a full bar, friendly and efficient bartender and servers! read more

3/19/25 - We got here around 9pm for a party of 8. We were sat at a booth that was just able to accommodate all of us. I ordered the Cowboy Chili while my partner got the Philly Cheesesteak. I ordered the bowl size of the chili, but it also comes in a cup size which is a smaller serving. If I was eating by myself, the cup size would've been satisfactory. The bowl size, however, was good as my partner and I were sharing each other's meals. Considering the serving size, the food is more on the expensive side. The chili was good, but I wish it had more of the sour cream, cheese, and other toppings that came along with it. I also wish that it had come with saltines or something else to change up the texture of the chili, but that's just personal preference. The fries that came with the philly cheesesteak tasted good and there was a good amount of them. The cheesesteak was good, but for $20+, it could have been bigger. read more

This is a great local bar with a decent food selection! You can always expect large portions and a good time when you come to Ben N Nick's! Any bar that has Pliney on draft is always a plus for me. The staff is all very friendly and it is a super cozy location. Definitely come in on Tuesday's for Trivia Night! read more

Ben 'N Nick's - Impossible Burger - American Near Me - Oakland, California

My son is into beers and ciders and he has turned me on to a few brews. I've had a couple of very delicious ciders at Ben 'N Nicks, but what blew me away was their chili. It's a Texas style chili, no beans, but damn good. I'm addicted, lol. Check it out if you're in the area. read more

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First time visit. There's no check-in person so I ask the bartender if we just sit at any table and she says yes, take any table. We sit at a table and I haven't seen any servers and I wonder if we order at the bar, so I again approach the bartender to ask and in a sarcastic tone of voice she says "that's how restaurants work, you sit down and a server comes by and serves you," then she turned to a patron sitting at the the bar and they giggled at each other. I had been totally polite and my questions were sincere because I had never been here and wanted to make sure I understood how they operated. I have never encountered such insulting service. read more

Ben 'N Nick's is one of my favorite places to grab a pint and a quick bite to eat. It's good pub food at a good price point. Service is always super friendly, and there are a few tables outside, if that's your preference (heat lamps don't always work, though). A minor gripe is that aside from salads and a few celery sticks, there are hardly any vegetables on the menu. It's a cash-free establishment. read more

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So fun! Love Ben n nicks it's such a fun pub vibe but also family friendly, went for a late lunch on a saturday afternoon and it was so lovely outside on their little patio area out front with the warm weather, the food was great the hummus was so so good and creamy with a nice garlic twang, the salad was so yummy with quinoa and the crispy friend garbanzo beans were delish!! Fries were so good and thick and crispy, with yummy ranch as well, also serving sizes were really good sized! And classic burger but of course yummy :) the service was super friendly too and very quick, they assisted with questions really well and were just so friendly! Even asked if we needed an extra umbrella for the sun which we liked the warmth but we appreciated the thought to ask, fun family vibe and good food! read more

Ben 'N Nick's - Hummus Plate, Market Bowl, The Cheeseburger, Side Fries, Onion Rings, - American Near Me - Oakland, California

It's was amazing My partner and I shared the Philly Cheesesteak and the Cowboy Chili. The philly cheesesteak comes with fries and you can ask for hot peppers in the sandwich or just on the side. The chili does not come with beans and it's served in a cup or bowl depending on the size you prefer. Both of them tasted good and were decently sized, satisfying both me and my partner. read more

I've relied on Ben 'N Nick's for a reliable hamburger for many years. I went yesterday and while the menu still says there is a cheeseburger, it is now a smash burger with no option for a real cheeseburger. What a shame. Maybe the price of beef is too high, maybe they have buckled to trends, but what I got was an overly salty, over cooked facsimile of a burger that was more about the toppings than the meat. If I want that I'll go get a Big Mac. How can a place with pub food not have a hamburger? The beer is still good, as are the fries and the cole slaw and maybe I'll go back for something else to eat, but I will have to find somewhere else for my burger and beer. Why? read more

Stopped by to watch the USA fifa soccer match. Had the best experience and the best service, especially from Jessica. Food was good and the drinks were great. I'd highly recommend this place and I will be coming back! read more

Great bar that has solid Irish food and knows how to poor a Guinness. Service is excellent, especially Jessica, who is just a bundle of energy and never stops moving, always with a smile on her face. and you can't beat the location right off the BART. I've visited often and will be back. read more

Amazing staff and food. Watched World Cup great atmosphere and Jessica made unbelievable drinks with a huge smile! She was friendly and amazing offering great cocktail ideas! Definitely will be back. read more

Jessica is the best bartender iv had in a long time she is so friendly and nice for sure be back just to see her food is good as well

This is the best pub around Oakland. Great ambiance and decor, amazing food. What a spot what a spot. Glad they opened back up after closing for a while a few years ago. read more

This place is absolute TRASH! Under staffed the only lady or "server" that's here is overwhelmed and has a nasty attitude and horrible customer service this place is probably good for drinks if your desperate food menu is stupid great drinks though get a better chef read more

I met a friend of mine there, it was his spot and my first time dining there. The food was okay, nothing special the ambiance was a lot better than the food. The service was nice. read more

Ben n' Nicks during the World Series! Best spot in the town! Great, fresh beer on draft and amazing service as always

Been meaning to check this place out for a while. Glad I finally was able to swing by. Came on a Friday evening with my husband for a casual dinner. Cool pub w/ a laid back vibe. There is seating both inside and outside which is nice. We chose to sit outside since the weather was decent. The food and drinks are definitely better than your average pub. We ordered: - Deviled Eggs: good! And I appreciate that it comes with 6 halves. (the places who only give you 4 but charge you an arm & a leg are the worst) - Patty Melt w/ onion rings: delicious! I had them sub an impossible patty and it all came together really well. Bread was nicely toasted, onions were caramelized and the BN sauce was the cherry on top. Also, subbing onion rings for fries was probably the smartest decision I made all day. They are very very good. - Ben's Cheeseburger: my husband said this hit the spot. He devoured it. - Deconstructed Cheesecake: tasty! I like a more substantial crust (this was more of a crumble) but they did say it was deconstructed so I guess I can't complain too much lol - Cocktails: excellent! Both were very balanced and well made! Will be back for sure. read more

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This place remains the best spot on College Ave. Great food, super friendly staff (looking at you Jessica, Lucinda, Ada, and Christian!) and delicious drinks. The definition of a "neighborhood bar". read more

I ordered a drink and was verbally slighted for not leaving a tip. I do not owe you a tip and you are not obligated to receive one, especially for such a short interaction. First and last time going here. read more

These guys are the greatest. I've been coming here for years to watch football, basketball, baseball, to sing some karaoke or just kick back with buds. The food is awesome, the vibes are good and it's always nice to have the perfect neighborhood bar just right around the corner from BART. Check these folks out! read more

Very nice staff, great selection of good beers on tap, my kids and I loved the burgers!