Perfect timing walking into Nick's as two bar top seats vacated just prior. We were nicely greeted from the energetic Kennedy. I prefer friendly banter w the service, as it makes bar dining a fun event. The GF ordered the bountiful Cioppino, and I ordered a Caesar, as the hunger bone had not hit. The Cioppino sauce had a nice spice to it, as I had to sample. The Caesar also good. All topped with an old world Pinot Noir to seal the deal. I love Nick's Del Mar as it has the indoor/outdoor seating. Never had an average meal at Nick's (whether Del Mar or Carlsbad). read more

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Celebrated my birthday here with some girlfriends. I'd been to Nicks on State and returned for the butter cake, amongst other things. From the apps to mains and dessert, everything was very good to excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed my Chilean sea bass, and the sautéed greens that accompanied it were delicious and the mashed potatoes smooth and well seasoned. The butter cake was on point and wow, the carrot cake was the best I've had since Truluck's. It's a bummer the carrot cake is seasonal, but maybe also a good thing for my waistline! Service was friendly and attentive. The only complaint was a friend's sides were not hot, so she sent those back and replacements were provided. I'll be returning with my hubby on a future date night! read more

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If there was six stars they would definitely get it. If there was six stars I would go to this restaurant every single day.. And Zachery was the perfect server, from the South.. on our 57th anniversary Perfect afternoon. read more

Food here is so delicious! Artichoke dip and the sourdough bread boule are a must get! So cheesy and well made. Drinks are all delicious, espresso martini and Margherita are made perfect!! If you like caramelized onions get the prime rib sandwich, Parmesan crust is to die for! If you want something soft, get the French dip. Butter cake was PERFECT, with a crispy crust and a raspy berry couldade a the cold ice cream melting!! Service was so good, he came back and kept filling waters and checking in. We ordered 4 rounds of drinks too! We sat outside at a large table with a gorgeous heat lamp and it was so pretty and warm and classy. Can dress up or go casual here! read more

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It's been so long since I've been here!! I met up with a friend for a quick drink at the bar We shared an order deviled eggs. Oh my God they're so good. I need to order these every time I come here. I had two drinks first and an old-fashioned. As always, the drinks and food are amazing here Our bartender rocked! I'm glad we met up here. I need to come back real quick. read more

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Great food and team of servers. Prices are fair...menu selections are OK. Lunch menu is very good. I had the cheese burgers and this is a picture is of the fish sandwich...very good. Appetizers are not that big...the fries with the lunch are not that many. Over all I highly recommend this place. read more

Nick's Del Mar - Blackened Fish Sandwich - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

Have been to this place several times and it never disappoints! The food is delicious and the service is really good. I love the kale & quinoa salad and the bacon deviled eggs as appetizers. The fillet was cooked perfectly, and you can substitute the baked potato for mashed potatoes or fries. The warm butter cake with vanilla ice cream is truly a must! It is located at the One Paseo mall, which is a great location to go shopping before or after your meal. Parking can be a bit tricky. read more

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One of our local favorites, since Covid, when it was our go-to restaurant for enjoying better takeout. The menu features six starters, priced from $12-$23. Six market salads, $10-$23. Nine house specialties, from the buttermilk fried chicken, $29, to the center-cut filet, $55. A favorite: the bistro plate, a petite filet, on garlic toast, with a petite bistro salad and cup of the soup of the day. Just $29. They also offer six sandwiches and burgers. We went for the petite bistro salad, $10, green beans, and the baby back pork ribs, $37. The portions are large, so we split. The ribs, asadvertised, do fall off the bone. They come with mashed potatoes, but you can opt for French fries. Service is efficient, friendly, and responsive. The green beans weren't very good. They removed the charge from the bill. A good selection of wines by the glass, from $13-$30. We brought an older Wine. Corkage is just $15! The atmosphere is lively. ask for the outdoor dining during better weather. We've had similar positive experiences at Nick's in San Clemente and Laguna Beach. read more

First time here- Ryan, our server and Angelia, manager, was amazing and attentive. Food was tasty- had the filet mignon- it was like buttahh. Had the GINORMOUS slice of carrot cake which was easily cut into 4 normal Size serving- It was light, delicate, and not to sweet. It was perfect. Will come again!! read more

Nick's Del Mar - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

Dined at Nick's tonight with my husband. We had the best time! We ordered the prime rib dip and bistro plate. Both meals were excellent. The shaved prime rib meat was soft and flavorful. The horseradish sauce and au jus were perfect! My husband really savored the bistro plate. I had a small bite of each item on his plate, and everything was delicious. I also had their non-alcoholic mai tai (it was called something tiki). It was soooo good! Just as good as a real mai tai! I appreciated that they had some good mocktail options on their drink menu. Service was five stars+ with Naomi! She was phenomenal! A true professional and considerate! I would highly recommend Nick's to anyone looking for an upscale casual restaurant that has great food and service. read more

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TL;DR All in all, a very disappointing experience and I probably won't be back. If you go, definitely order the Thai salad and warm butter cake. I had high expectations for this dinner and came here with a group from work. The ambiance was okay though we were seated next to a window so it got a bit chilly from the patio even though the window wasn't open. The service was a bit slow, but good enough. We started off with their brussel sprouts which were on special which were undercooked and tough as well as the asparagus fries which were made with the larger stalk-type of asparagus and therefore the bottom 3rd wasn't edible due to the thick woodiness and stringiness texture. For entrees, we had the sea bass, blackened fish sandwich, scottish salmon, and the thai veggie salad with ribeye steak. The steak for my salad was missing and the waitress didn't seem to even know the steak add-on was an option on the menu when the salad arrived so the steak had to be prepared while everyone else had their dishes at the table. This resulted in the rest of the table eating their entrees and then waiting for me to eat once my steak arrived. I only ate a few bites since I felt bad (and didn't want everyone to watch me eat) and took the rest home which was a huge bummer because it was actually delicious when it was fresh and less so as leftovers. The best part of the meal was the warm butter cake dessert which was incredible. We also got their special dessert, pumpkin bread pudding which was just okay. read more

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Nicks is nestled in one Paseo in Del Mar and they never disappoint. Always hard to get in for dinner as there is always a long wait or no tables available without a reservation. The prime rib sandwich is excellent as is most of their menu. The only thing that was off the night I was there was the service. Server seemed to disappear for stretches at a time and at the end went completely awol. Had to flag sown someone else in order to pay the bill and leave. Other than that I highly recommend Nicks. read more

Nick's Del Mar - Ptime rib sammy - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

We absolutely love Nick's! We are always able to be seated almost immediately, and the service is always excellent. The only thing that is better than the service is the food. The ambiance a d decor are great. DRINKS: In general, all of the drinks are not my favorite. I tend to prefer sweeter cocktails, and Nick's cocktails are good, but for me, not sweet enough or too tart for me. I still order them but have never craved any particular cocktail. Coco rita - Very good...probably my favorite drink on the menu, but that's not saying a lot because every drink I have had at Nick's has been good but not great/amazing Cucumber Collins - Okay, but I would not get it again Nick's Mai Thai - Also good but not a cocktail I would order again. FOOD: Spicy Thai Salad with chicken & Avocado - Probably my favorite salad ever. You cannot go wrong with this salad, and if you go to Nick's, you MUST get it. Ribeye Melt - This sandwich never misses, and when I was pregnant, I would constantly crave it. It might actually be the best sandwich in the entire world, and I am not even exaggerating. Asparagus Fries - These fries are very good, but without fail, everytime we order them the temperature is far far far too hot. I wish they could fix that. Buttercake - I have tried the buttercake, and to me, the buttercake at Nick's is one of the few things that is unremarkable. It's pretty much just like any other buttercake and is not worth the extra calories. read more

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Excellent service from Kevin at the bar tonight! Of note, Dylan was doing excellent at bussing tables and keeping the place in tip-top shape! He even checked on me as I was sitting at the bar, which I appreciated. Light music playing in the background along with open doors on this perfectly cool evening made for a pleasant environment. Food was excellent. I ordered a filet mignon with a kale and quinoa salad, absolutely yummy! I've found one of my new favorite places to stop for dinner in the San Diego area, I'll be back! read more

Nick's Del Mar - Kale and quinoa salad - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Haven't been here in a while. Went pre La Jolla Playhouse play. Seating was prompt. Place was upscale and lively. Service very good. We ordered a spinach dip app and sourdough bread round loaf. Tasty! Main dishes, Cioppino, fried chicken, blackened fish sand and veggie burger. Plus pound cake berry and coffee inc cream dessert. All very good. Chicken was touted the most. Recommend read more

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Nick's Del Mar is my preferred Nick's even over their OG spot in Laguna. It's tucked away in Del Mar at One Paseo already making it easier to park and snag a quick table. Superb patty melt Perfect spare ribs Kudos to the staff for being super on it, friendly, and elevating the experience every time I visit. read more

Nick's Del Mar - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

Nick's is a nice place as expected for a high end restaurant. The fillet was ok. The sides were fine. I was disappointed they didn't have more steak options besides the fillet. read more

My first time to this location but not my first time to Nick's restaurants at other locations. All Nick's locations serve solidly good food with good sized portions enough for leftovers. This location has two Nick's restaurants one is on South and the other Del Mar I mistakenly went to wrong one the host corrected me and directed me there. Both restaurants are popular and booked solid with long wait times 1.5-2 hours so reservations are recommended. Our waiter welcomed us, he promptly took our drink order and asked our party of four if we're celebrating anything, we're celebrating 40 years of friendship. The fried asparagus is perfectly plump and lightly coated with a side of ranch sauce and deviled eggs I asked for the bacon crumbles served on the side are solidly good appetizers. The cioppino broth has a nice flavor and not too thick more soupy is served with a round sourdough bread loaf. Chicken piccata is served with two large fillets and side of mashed potatoes and salad. Petite filet steak is cooked perfectly tender is served with side of salad and soup of the day a creamy French onion soup - this is one of the smaller sized entree item no leftovers while my other friends all had to take home leftovers. After dinner while clearing our table our waiter asked if we wanted to order desserts we opted not to. He casually placed down some spoons on our table then he comes back to surprise us with a small round chocolate cake on the house as celebration of our friendship. That is so nice of him! I'm sorry that I fail to remember his name but thank you for providing us with exceptional service. No wonder this place is packed good solid food, great service and good sized portions. read more

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Stopped in for my first time this past weekend and honestly really enjoyed it. I am from San Diego but live in Los Angeles now and this place really reminds me a lot of Honor Bar and Hillstone. It's a really high-end traditional American cuisine in a really bright and open space. The menu has a lot of great options on it and our server was very polite. It's inside a shopping center and there is a multi story free parking garage attached. For my dinner, I chose the Classic Ribeye Melt and thought it was fantastic. The Parmesan crusted bread was one of the selling points for me and I thought it was honestly really good. All of their drinks were great and I already want to come back again soon to try more items. I would recommend. read more

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This place is amazing! Possibly my favorite San Diego date night spot at this point. When we'd come here previously, I had the French onion soup (to die for), and the chicken piccata which was good but didn't blow my mind. This time I tried the bistro plate instead and it was absolutely the right choice. The portion size was perfect to leave room for dessert, and the variety was perfect: mini filet mignon served over arugula + garlic toast, a really delicious mixed salad, and a cup of the soup of the day (I came on Saturday in hopes it would be the French onion soup again - and it was! Yay!). My partner had the ribs (not his first time), and loveddd them as always. They are an honestly huge portion size, so you may end up taking some home, but I expect he'll be asking to come back for more soon, haha. They also came with salad and mashed potatoes, all of which he said was really delicious. The butter cake is insane. My partner described it as top 5 desserts he's ever had (and we both have sweet teeth). The texture was just perfect - a nice caramelized outside with a chew to it, gooey but not too dense inside, and paired with the vanilla ice cream and the tartness of the berries...divine. Also, the service is genuinely A+. I believe our server's name was Natalia - she was constantly by to refill our waters and take care of us. Definitely a really great experience!! So I'll definitely be coming back and probably ordering the exact same things in the future. It's so good - we're already planning on returning and hopefully bringing family here! read more

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Stopped by Nicks for a quick lunch with a friend and ordered their Bistro plate for $29 that consisted of a petite filet mignon, topped with steak butter served on garlic toast, petite bistro salad, and a cup of soup that was spicy lentil and vegetable. The service is top notch as always and the steak was cooked perfectly and just the right size for a lunch. The soup was also delicious, could have come out a bit warmer but I won't dock any points for that. The lentils were cooked to the right consistency and the spice in the soup just elevated everything. Have been coming here for years but never took the time to write a review till today. Will definitely be coming back again for the Thai salad next time. read more

Nick's Del Mar - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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! read more

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Came here one day because my friend was visiting from Michigan and we love going to Nick's on State with my husband and they didn't have any dinner reservations open so we thought let's give their other location a try I will say service was amazing on par or even better than Carlsbad we had a great time with all of the wait staff. You were all very attentive. We gave him a run for the money with the things that we asked for extra sauce and little things like that they were Phenomenal and I do love this plaza for a few reasons. Parking is easy. There's other shops here that I like overall a great experience. One thing I would say that's missing here that they do have at the Carlsbad location is the Carlsbad location just feels more luxurious inside. I love the dark interior design there I feel like that's kind of lacking at this one. The inside here is very small very crisp white walls. Don't get me wrong. It looks beautiful. It's just it doesn't look as romantic or date night like as the Carlsbad location and since my husband and I were hosting a friend. It didn't have to be romantic. It's just if you have a preference you might want to go to the Carlsbad one but honestly, we'll keep frequenting whichever one is more convenient that day. Rihanna, usual favorite dishes, including the spinach, artichoke dip, the deviled eggs, their fried chicken with mashed potatoes and their prime rib dip sandwich those are our heavy hitters like when we come here those are our favorite things to order. We had some great cocktails as well Nick does a dirty martini like no other. We love you guys. read more

Absolutely amazing. From the old fashioned, to the sea bass, to the banana cream pie, everything was a delight. Old fashioned was expertly made and came from the recommendation of our waiter. The sea bass was very simple and not too seasoned, which I definitely liked, let the fish shine through. Partly dessert was incredible, such a perfectly done banana cream pie, every oyster completed the other. The patio was great, not too loud and easy to have a conversation read more

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Good spot, consistent food, attentive service in a nice location. We sat outside on a Sunday and able to get easy 1:30 reservations. We shared fries and asparagus fries with several dipping sauces. I ordered a fish sandwich with their squash vegetable side. Paired it with a glass of white wine that the server recommended and gave me a small tasting before pouring the entire glass. Later I did a flat rose. My friends ordered salad. The desserts looked great but we passed. I also got a French dip to go. Nicks is a good go to with food and a variety you can trust. It's always been on point and hasn't let me down. read more

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I've been coming to Nick's Del Mar since it opened, and it's always been one of my go-to spots. The food is consistently great, and the service has always matched -- until this last visit. Unfortunately, our waitress was noticeably rude and snappy. She rushed us to order, and when I politely asked if our dishes could be paced out, her response was, "I've been working here for three years -- I know!" Instead of making us feel welcome, she made us feel like a burden for even asking. When we requested extra dressing, it felt like we were bothering her. It got to the point where we didn't even want to ask for more water because we didn't want to deal with her attitude again. Oddly, the only time she was friendly was when she dropped off the check. I'm hoping this was just a bad day, but in hospitality, attitude matters. I still love Nick's and will be back -- but I do hope the staff is reminded that customer service is just as important as the food. read more

Nick's Del Mar - buttermilk fry chicken with mashed potatoes and what a corn on the cobb! It's a shareable plate for sure if you are a girl yummy! - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

Great service, I believe PJ took care of us. He made some good suggestions and invited his plethora of wine knowledge. Making the environment much more enjoyable for lunch, fresh spin dip, good drinks would definitely come back. read more

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I've walked by this restaurant for years and always wondered why it's so packed. I finally went last week for a birthday lunch and the food was fantastic for lunch time. We were seated with a table for six at lunchtime outside. Server was wonderful. The starters were great. The asparagus fries were original and delicious. The tuna tartare was the highlight and loved the wontons that came with it. The spinach and artichoke dip was also good. I got the bistro plate which comes with the petite filet mignon (it's truly tiny) which was a good mix of salad and soup and meat on bread. The cioppino was fantastic. Pork ribs were okay. read more

Food was good, just OK. Servings are chintzy for the big price. Ambiance is great. Service was very good. I would say that the place is what I'm paying for. It had a higher rating than the place i know was better, but on a whim went here. Nice parking though and felt safe in the area. Young folks frolicking in different eateries. read more

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What a nice find around Del Mar/Carmel valley area. Came here with my teammates for a business lunch meeting. I ordered the prime rib dip sandwich and it was unctious and delish. Just full of umami flavor and love the use of a brioche bun. The red wine au jus was a perfect compliment. Also had the asparagus fries and it was crunchy and good portion!! Would definitely come back here!! read more

Nick's Del Mar - The Prime Rib Dip Sandwich - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

We had a fantastic meal the other day. We ordered the deviled eggs, asparagus fries, blackened fish sandwich and finished with the Buttercake, which was amazing. The service was top notch and we enjoyed the casual elegance of the space. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

Nick's Del Mar - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

Excellent food service. What are the places you're looking forward to going back again.

The service was average and the host was a bit scattered. The food was good. I really enjoyed my pasta and my espresso martini. The outside seating area is lovely. Yet when I went it was a bit unpleasant as there was a dog tied to a door outside. I don't think I'd come back to this location due to how they handle the situation and approached me during my meal for a "chat". I'd visit another Nick's just because my experience at this one wasn't my favorite. read more

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Nick's has been one of my favorite restaurants for years. The food is always delicious, the drinks on point and the service is (almost) always excellent. We've gone there for celebrations as well as "just because." We like sitting on the covered patio the best, and do wish there was more seating available out there. Reservations are the way to go; they take walk-ins if you don't mind waiting. We've really enjoyed almost everything we eaten there, but my favorite menu item is the chicken piccata. SO GOOD. This dish (and the awesome fried chicken) comes with two boneless chicken breasts, plenty to share or take half home. If you share, be sure to order an additional side of mashed potatoes! We discovered (quite by accident) years ago that the butter cake is a must for dessert. However, we just recently shared a banana cream pie, which was delicious! read more

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So good ! I love the food here . If you're thinking about dinner or a weekend you'd definitely want to have reservations.