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    Nick's Del Mar

    4.3 (634 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Meatloaf special
    Erik F.

    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).

    Crispy Calamari
    Karl S.

    Busy Saturday. Stopped for drinks and appy's. Tasty food, great drinks prompt and friendly service. Thank You Nick's!

    Halibut
    Danny C.

    Really great place to come to. Atmosphere is very alive and energetic, service was above and beyond and the food was excellent. All the boxes were checked off exactly the way you expect from a place like this. I did the special for the evening which was the halibut and mash potatoes. Food was phenomenal. Definitely would come back here again

    Crispy Chicken Sandwich
    Alexis M.

    This is a really fancy and nice restaurant that my boyfriend and I stopped by after the fair. The workers were all friendly and attentive. I wish I got a glass of wine because I could see they pour generous glasses but I had to drive back to la after. We ordered the deviled eggs which were absolutely fantastic. Then my boyfriend ordered the fish sandwich and he loved it. I got the chicken sandwich with fries and it was so fresh and delicious. He also got a salad which I loved a lot too. Definitely recommend!

    San Francisco Cioppino
    Zuli M.

    Went in on a Sunday afternoon. It's a cute spot with a nice bar vibe. Seems like a good Sunday brunch spot. The hosts seemed so bothered that we approached. They didn't even stop their conversation. The server was bland but that's no big deal. Ordered the tuna tartare(or whatever other tuna app) and they were out of wonton chips so it was comped. I was slightly disappointed in the limited options on the menu. The food we did order was decent. Nothing so spectacular but not bad. I always thought this spot was hyped up and I don't understand why.

    Ianne B.

    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!

    The Prime Rib Dip Sandwich Rib eye melt
    Ashley H.

    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!

    Deviled eggs
    Shalini G.

    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.

    Blackened Fish Sandwich
    Sam H.

    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.

    Berry Yuzu Spritz on the right and Brandon Sauv Blanc on the left
    Maria M.

    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.

    Melissa D.

    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.

    Non-alcoholic mai tai
    Crystal B.

    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.

    Asparagus Fries
    Missy G.

    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.

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    Ask the Community - Nick's Del Mar

    Do you allow dogs on your patio?

    We absolutely love our furry friends here at Nick’s! Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate… 

    Is there a happy hour menu or any happy hour deals?

    I don't believe so as I was there for dinner arriving around 4 pm at the end of February and the menu posted on their website is the most current one which I remember seeing.

    What is the parking situation (availability, pricing) on weekdays during the day?

    The One Paseo parking garage closest to Nick's is free all the time. The other One Paseo garage is only free on weekends

    Is there a kids menu?

    No they do not but they will accommodate your kiddos. Great burgers and chicken sandwiches 🤩

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