Oh my gosh! This food was fire! . I had the fish n chips and it was so flavorful and crispy. The best I have ever had. I shared the salad w a friend and it was bursting with flavor. Everyone at the table said the food was amazing. But the presentation... that's what you go for. The ambiance was okay... nothing too special but nice for the area. Parking is rough but makes for a fun walk around 2'nd street. Prices are pretty high but when you eat the food you understand why. Service was great as well. read more

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Our grandson and his fiancee took my wife and I to celebrate my wife's birthday here today. It was a wonderful experience. The food and drinks were excellent. But what made the experience so special was how welcoming the staff was. They couldn't have done more. read more

Always a consistently great experience! Love the Bistro Plate! A little fillet, salad, and soup! The perfect meal! Their iced tea is good as well as the Black & Blue Mojitos! Always great service whether at a table or the bar! Waits can be long if you don't make a reservation. One of the best spots on 2nd street! read more

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Yannel is a very warm and welcoming person, best part about it is that it felt very authentic too. She made the dining experience exceptional. Plan on coming again when she's working. read more

It's good to be back at Nick's on the 2nd, but this time in Long Beach! The one thing I have to say about Nick's is that they are very consistent every time. The food has always been great, and the service is top-notch. You really can't go wrong dining here unless price is a factor. Two out of the three times I have dined here, there has been a decent wait, but I came at lunch and quickly found a table. I ordered the Prime Rib Dip, and it was terrific. The brioche bun tastes excellent when dipped in the red wine Au Jus sauce, and the prime rib melts in your mouth. I paired it with some fries, which were also great. I highly recommend this spot and its appetizer too. Inside, they have a plenty of seating, including a big bar and outiside covered patio seating. Parking is a little tough but I recommend parking in the neighborhood if you can. I look forward to coming back very much soon. read more

Nick's On 2nd - The Prime Rib Dip - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

Parking is a challenge so be prepared. I parked about 2 blocks away and walked to the restaurant. The food was good but not worth the price. I apologize to the chef. The ambiance is very nice and trendy. Definitely not my kind of restaurant based on my boring personality. The service was good. The waitress was nice and they smiled. read more

Nick's On 2nd - Butter Cake. Words can not describe how scrumptious this is. - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Everything from start to finish was awesome! I went there for lunch and it very tasty and I wasn't involved in high amount of food served..... read more

Wow! Walking into this place felt like a cozy, American classic. It felt like a warm and inviting place, I really enjoyed it. I've heard a lot about this place from locals and others, and had to give it a try! The food is really great. We ordered the shrimp taquitos as an appetizer, which were literal whole jumbo- sized shrimp- so delicious! I was recommended the Bistro plate which comes with the Soup of the day, side salad, and a Filet Minot served on a garlic bread. I'm a little pickier when it comes to streak and this one was cooked like a perfect medium. It is also very affordable as well, and you get a surprising amount of good quality food that will leave you feeling satisfied. My boyfriend ordered the Prime Rib Dip, and I have to say this was SLIGHTLY better, it's so simple yet mouth- watering, it literally meltd in your mouth. Crisp Martini- Citrusy & Crisp, Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita- Sweet& Savory. Both great. Our server, Tiffanee, was impressive and great from start to finish. We didn't know what to order and she informed us of the popular favorites as well as her personal favorites (upon request), was so so friendly and provided genuinely impressive service and experiences for us. She made sure we were constantly taken care of and pleased with the food/ our experience. read more

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I decided to give this restaurant a try again. It was a 5/5 this time! We had reservations and our booth was ready on time and we were seared quickly. Service here is always 5 stars - they are truly friendly and kind here from the hostess to the servers. I ordered the tiki mocktail. The coke float part makes the drink a dirty brown but the pineapple foam makes this drink . Taste was interesting. Prime rib dip sandwich is always 10/10 according to my bff. She always get this and is always pleased. The au jus is delicious and the bread is soft. I ordered the bistro plate - the tomato soup had croutons , the steak was cooked perfectly, the salad was crisp and delicious. The best part was the garlic toast - it's so good I'd order this dish just for that. Highly recommend ordering these items! read more

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We had a nice outdoor table. The place had a good vibe and very lively. I really enjoyed the Buttermilk Fried Chicken entree. The hamburger was a different story. I would have guessed for this restaurant that the burger would be special. It wasn't. Boring, bland, dark sesame seed bun, shredded lettuce, a few fries. Definitely a disappointment and not worth the price. Even the $18 old fashion cocktail came in a large glass that was half full. The service was great. I probably would not go back again. read more

We eat here on a fairly regular basis and usually sit at the bar. Their cocktails are priced right with generous pours. Our bartender is also our service and never disappoints. We both love their St Louis or beef ribs as well as their sides. When prime medium rare is available you should try it. Lots of wood with lots of booths. Cheers read more

Fresh and tasty eats! Asparagus fries were fun. They use thickkk asparagus which was perfect for the frying. The ranch that comes with this, mmmm. The sea bass was nice and buttery but not oily. The chicken piccata is HUGE and very crispy. And the butter cake, my goodness!! It is LARGE and rich so definitely shareable and a lot for just 2 people after a full meal. The staff were excellent, but sometimes hard to hear. The wait time on a Saturday night can get up to 2hrs for a 7pm walk in so make a reservation! read more

Quite pricey for us, but the perfect place to celebrate anything: We were there last night for New Year's. Could've easily walked if the rain hadn't been a factor. I had the Scottish salmon (yum yum), my better half had a yummy looking salad with salmon on top, and the girls (no longer kids) split an appetizer and the chicken meal. We thoroughly enjoyed the venue and the eats. Happy 2026! Try Nick's. Can't wait till South Nick's (upscale Mexican, I believe) opens up.;) read more

What a delicious experience! Took a bit after our reservation to get seated, but it's no wonder - this place is incredibly popular. Deep fried asparagus! Deep fried deviled eggs! Filet! Chilean Sea Bass! Everything was divine and served with flair! read more

What a wonderful and refreshing experience we had Wednesday night. We came in for dinner with a reservation and was told they were waiting for a few tables to finish up as they had all ready paid the bill. 10 min later we were still waiting when the GM approached us to say that he was sorry that the other patrons still hadn't left. At that time I asked if there was some place my daughter could sit as she was 8 mo pregnant. Not only did he find us a seat at the bar he also told the bartender that we could order a free appetizer. 15 min later we were told our table was ready and the drinks we had at the bar were being comped. This is what good service looks like. We will definitely return read more

Just excellent. Reserved a table for an early dinner for Mothers Day and received a text message a couple minutes before saying table was ready. Check in with the very friendly staff at the door and were immediately seated on the patio which was nice and relaxing and much quieter than indoors. The server Evan was super friendly and prompt. All staff were well dressed and just great. It was our first time so I went off a few suggestions from past reviewers. We decided to lay off the alcohol after a week of parties, but found the non-alcoholic cocktails amazing, and weren't missing the alcohol at all! For food we ordered the following and it was all amazing, fresh and tasty. Highly recommend it all. Asparagus fries Tuna tartare Chicken piccata Rigatoni Chilean Sea Bass Will definitely be back. Nice work! read more

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Great food, excellent service, awesome atmosphere. My friends and I enjoyed some day drinking, and lunch. I had the burrata salad with added crispy prosciutto (light and refreshing, perfect on a hot day). They both had a cob salad with added steak, which they didn't like so much as it was a bit to mayo tasting instead of blue cheese tasting (neither like mayo, J'adore mayo like cray lol). My lemon drop martini was perfection. We had a strawberry shortcake dessert. The ice cream and the whip cream alone were not great but with the shortcake was delicious as it brought the flavors together. I always like tasting everything on its own first. Fun time with fabulous people and delicious food!!! read more

They told me I was too intoxicated to be served, I haven't drank in decades own two neighborhood restaurants and live in Naples 20 years. I must be a sad looking guy or these guys are really jerks Go out to dinner in your hood and get insulted - love you Nicks - way to be friendly and welcoming read more

Nick's on 2nd was a last-minute decision but one I absolutely don't regret. The service was top-notch and the food was amazing. They were able to seat a group of six and went above and beyond to make my birthday feel special. One of the nicest surprises? A birthday card signed by the entire staff such a thoughtful touch, and yes, I still have it at home! Whether you're celebrating something or just stopping in for a good meal, there's something undeniably special about the food here. It does get busy, so I recommend joining the waitlist ahead of time but even if you don't, trust me, it's worth the wait. read more

Nick's On 2nd - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

I made a reservation 3 weeks ahead of time for a special occasion, my friend's 60th birthday. We had three people in our party. We arrived 10 minutes before our reservation time, and after 30 minutes of waiting were shown a table on the patio. While we stood in the corner at the door, there were two other parties of three that walked in and were seated immediately. No worries, I won't be back. read more

Took my daughter here to celebrate her 36 birthday. Based on the reviews here, I thought it would be good. I made a reservation in advance and we were seated promptly. Our waitress was very kind and attentive. We both ordered the sea bass and it was delicious. Glad I chose Nicks to celebrate her day. read more

Food was very good the ribeye sandwich oh my God it was delicious. My daughter got the filet mignon and it was really good strongly. Recommend coming here. Food is fresh off the fire. check it out! read more

I came here with my Mom and friend to celebrate my birthday. It was absolutely lovely. Aerial was our server and she was beyond fabulous. So attentive without being overly so and kind. The food,as always,was fabulous(don't ever take the sautéed spinach off the menu ). The celebration cake and butter cake were divine! And the card with all the signatures was amazing. To all the employees we interacted with,with special shout outs to Aerial,the gentleman who took our picture and the 2 gentleman who tried to light the candles but it didn't cooperate ,I thank you so much for helping to make my birthday fabulous read more

Perfect place to go for an Anniversary dinner!! We loved the soft romantic setting of the restaurant and obviously its location on 2nd street makes it feel beachy and fun too. Our waitress also made our night feel extra special by offering us champagne to celebrate and asked us questions about how we met and where our first date was! The food was also delicious!! My boyfriend got the meatloaf which I've never tried before and it just melts in your mouth and is the perfect balance of sweet and savory!! Always love their salmon though & tried their truffle mac & cheese as well -- so so good!! And of course finished the night with a butter cake (the best ever) and also had a complimentary dessert for our anniversary :) read more

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I love going to Nick's! Never been to the 2nd street location, but decided to go there over the weekend to celebrate an early birthday. The wife and I decided to split a salad. We also ordered the Bistro Plate and the Ribeye Melt Sandwich. Oh man... everything was amazingly delicious! The Bistro Plate was nice. The filet was cooked perfectly! Nice and juicy and seasoned perfectly. The salad was awesome as well. The sandwich was great! But if there was one thing that I would nitpick at is the onion jam they use. It was a tad sweeter than I would have preferred, but it was still a flavor explosion. Very good indeed. Between the ribeye sandwich or the prime rib dip, I think I would choose the prime rib dip. Man, that sandwich was amazing. All in all, even though this location isn't the easiest to find parking, the inside was nice and clean and the server was awesome and attentive. Definitely give it a try if you're in the area! read more

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AMAZING FOOD! We had a great time here celebrating. The service was great and the food was delicious. I had the cioppino and my son had the Steak. Highly recommend them both. The cioppino was stock full of seafood and the steak was cooked to perfection. The bread for the cioppino was on another level. The butter cake was scrumptious with a crunchy sugar crust, berry compote and vanilla ice cream. My son was excited for the "real" coke they served in the bottle! I thought the shrimp taquitos were a good idea but lacking sauce, barely any drizzled on. A dipping sauce would be better. This place gets super busy so expect a wait. read more

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At the risk of not being able to get a table I'm giving a five star review, I love Nicks. Food here and especially the ribs are amazing and like the menu says they're literally "falling off the bone", and they come with the best salad and dressing on the planet. After 5 you can get a baked potato with it instead of fries. The fries are only good, not great. The bistro plate is also wonderful if your date loves a filet instead. Be sure and come off-hours or get a reservation, it's very popular. The ambiance is upscale bar&grill so it's nice but not overly fancy. Upscale casual dress. read more

I've been here so many times, I'm surprised to see that I've never written a review before now. I haven't visited the Manhattan Beach location, but the Long Beach location is relatively small, so I highly recommend making a reservation as the bar fills up quickly. For this visit, I got the blackened fish sandwich- the market fish this day was Mahi Mahi (although I was hoping for Halibut), but the sandwich was amazing. I wanted the market vegetables as my side but they advised that they couldn't make them without butter, so I opted for the fries. I wish they would bring back the Salty Pear martini :( read more

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Everytime we come here, always enjoyable . I had the bistro plate w/ double bistro salad add champagne vinaigrette. read more

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My husband and I just celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary at Nick's on 2nd and had the most wonderful experience. The food was delicious, the drinks were divine, and our server truly was the icing on the cake. He was attentive, kind, and made the evening feel special. We were especially touched by the anniversary card signed by the staff. Such a simple gesture, yet so thoughtful and memorable, and a true reflection of how they go above and beyond to make their guests feel celebrated. Thank you for an unforgettable evening. We look forward to coming back again soon the next time we are in the area! read more

Nick's On 2nd - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

Nick's is a staple spot on 2nd Street! Service was fab and the ambience is great for date night, girls night.. all the nights really! I celebrated a friends birthday last November and we ordered the everything below - highly recommend! Their brunch and dinner menu never miss. Tuna Tartare Asparagus fries Scottish Salmon Bistro Plate Celebration Cake Warm Butter Cake Pumpkin Bread Pudding (likely seasonal) read more

Finally got to try Nick's on 2nd! I attempted a few weekends ago to snag a spot without a dinner reservation and was told the wait would be about an hour. Flash forward to today, I came in tow with reservations and was seated within 5 minutes of arrival. Our server, I think his name was Thomas, was thorough and pleasant, explaining the menu in detail and cracking jokes throughout the dinner service. He also came with great food recommendations, which we considered and ordered the "fun to eat" deviled eggs, prime rib dip, and bistro plate. Every dish was perfectly cooked, truly no complaints. However I think the dishes showcased the skill of the chefs making them, I think if the chef were given more creative freedom to make some new dishes, it would be an absolute game changer! Can't wait to come back to try the other items on the current menu. read more

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Butter Cake -- need I say more? An incredible little spot for cocktails and dinner. The bar has a fun, dimly lit atmosphere with a classic cocktail vibe, and there's a single TV if you want to catch a game. The food is fantastic, and the servers are always friendly and attentive. Highly recommend--definitely one of my all-time favorite places. Butter Cake -- need I say more? read more

I can honestly say I never expected to encounter something so close to perfection in my life--but then Nick's on 2nd came along and absolutely exceeded my expectations. To the amazing team there, from the very moment we walked in, I was in awe. It wasn't just the food, the service, or the atmosphere--it was the entire experience that left me completely blown away. After a long day of balancing work and fun with my friends, we were looking for a place to unwind and grab a meal, and I'm beyond thrilled that we chose Nick's. As we approached, I immediately noticed how lively the place was. It was packed, buzzing with energy, which is always a promising sign that you're in for something good. Despite the crowd, the staff didn't miss a beat. Within minutes, they had us seated at a perfectly clean table, like they had already anticipated our arrival. It was seamless, quick, and truly impressive, especially considering how busy they were. The restaurant had a vibrant nightlife vibe, and while that's the time we went, I imagine it's just as fantastic no matter the time of day. The lighting around our table was spot on--not too dim, not too bright--creating a cozy, intimate atmosphere that was ideal for catching up with friends after a busy day. It struck the perfect balance between lively and relaxed, giving off an inviting yet upscale feel. Our waiter was a shining example of professionalism and warmth. From the moment they approached our table, they were attentive and genuinely friendly, the kind of person who makes you feel completely taken care of. They had a deep knowledge of the menu and answered every question we threw their way without hesitation. Whether it was dietary preferences, drink recommendations, or clarifications about dishes, they had everything covered. Their attention to detail was remarkable and made the dining experience all the more enjoyable. Everyone in our group decided to order something different, which gave us the opportunity to sample a wide variety of dishes. But what stood out for me personally was the bacon deviled eggs I chose to start with. Lightly fried with crumbled applewood bacon sprinkled on top, every bite was a flavor explosion. The balance of textures was incredible, and the dish managed to feel both indulgent and light at the same time. For my main course, I couldn't resist the Original Ribeye Melt--and let me tell you, it was the best decision I could have made. This sandwich was perfection on every level. The ribeye was melt-in-your-mouth tender, paired beautifully with Swiss cheese and red wine onions that added just the right amount of sweetness and depth. The mustard bacon sauce tied it all together, and the grilled Parmesan sourdough provided a delightful crunch with each bite. It was the kind of dish that makes you pause after the first taste, just to appreciate how good it is. I know I'm gushing, but it's hard not to when every element of the experience was executed so flawlessly. The food was outstanding, the service was impeccable, and the overall vibe of the restaurant was exactly what I needed that night. If I could, I would return here over and over again--this is the kind of place that you can't wait to come back to. I can already picture myself trying more items on the menu, eager to see if they can top what I had this time (though it'll be hard to beat that ribeye melt!). To anyone passing through town or staying for an extended visit, I can't recommend Nick's on 2nd enough. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, having a night out with friends, or just looking for an exceptional meal in a welcoming environment, this is the place to be. It's one of those rare spots that manages to check all the boxes and then some. Thank you, Nick's on 2nd, for giving me an unforgettable night. I will be back, and I hope others take the chance to experience the magic of this place as well. read more

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We enjoyed it all. Excellent friendly service, very tasty food, and a great environment. We sat outside with a shade pulled down and it was really lovely. Very summery with a nice breeze. read more

Superb service, ambience, amazing tasting food. It's unfortunately uncommon to find all 3 of these things at restaurants these days but Nick on 2nd (particularly the Long Beach location) is so fabulous. We enjoyed a lovely lunch after our family outing - wonderful service from Evan and the staff. Looking foward to coming back again soon!! Thank you!! The chicken sandwich and fish sandwich were the bomb and the side petite salad is something soooo delicious along with the fries! read more

Nick's On 2nd - Blackened fish sandwich - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Awesome place for a date or family. Food quality amazing and ambiance was great. We sat outside and was very nice. Younger lively crowd. Drinks awesome. read more

The best.com. forget how amazingly delicious this place is. Every dish we had for lunch tasted amazing! From the butternut squash soup of the day, to the Scottish salmon that was perfectly cooked and seasoned, spinach and potatoes were yum, the kale and quinoa salad tasted so good, and the blackened fish burger was tasty. Each bite of our meal was amazing. We finished everything. Already thinking of when I'd go back to try other items. Complimentary birthday cake was also tasty. Friendly service, very nice ambiance. Sat outside in the patio enjoying the sun and people watching. A favorite restaurant indeed! Thanks for the warm hospitality and amazing food, team! Hats off to the chef! read more

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Food is just as great as the Laguna location. Excellent service. Our food was a bit slow in coming out (it was an especially busy Friday) but one of the managers Chris must have noticed it and came over to our table to acknowledge and apologize for it, which I appreciated. Just that little bit of hospitality made all the difference. read more

I just tried to go there with two small service dogs in a stroller and was told they could not come in in a troller, not even outside, they had to be on the floor. I told the woman with the wart on her face that my dogs were happier in their safe place and she told me no, and no food and no water. We left, and I have a gift card I will likely toss. The "logic" seems counter intuitive. read more