Awesome place! Crab sandwich was good. Waitress was very helpful. View was outstanding. read more

Nick's Seafood Restaurant - Menú - Seafood Near Me - Pacifica, California

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Old school spot with an AMAZING waterfront view. Got the famous crab sandwich with onion rings and a side of clam chowder -- and I was very happy with my choice. The crab sandwich was huge, so I only ate half and saved the rest for lunch the next day. We also go the garlic bread, which was so buttery that when I took my first bite the butter oozed out and dripped down my chin! Generally, the food is greasier than I typically eat, but it's fine every once in a while (especially for the view!). read more

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Attended a birthday pary at Nick's on Sat. at about 2. We had a drink at the bar and waited tk be seated. Service was average and had no issues with refills or requests. I had the fish tacos and my hubby had the fish and chips. The portions are a tad small, considering the price. The appetizers we had were the shrimp cocktail, the fried pickles, calamari, poatato skins and the famous garlic bread. The appetizers were the star for me. I would like to go back and try the clam chowder, it lokked really good. Overall the food was good, service was good and the noise level was about average. If I was in the area, I'd go again. read more

Was in Tomales for a seminar. Nicks is the closet place so thought we'd give it a try. When I stepped out of the car, a beautiful briny breeze comes off the bay. Great interior with great views. Nice size menu not overwhelming. They offer one type of oysters: Tomales Bay Oyster. They come with a celery minette. The flavor is the same brine you smell outside. Amazing creamy texture. I ordered the halibut served with cauliflower and a red pepper romesco. Finished with a panna cotta. Great selection of crafted cocktails and nice wines. The staff is attentive and friendly. We ended up eating here a total of three times. The last evening had dinner with a major celebrity at the next table! Just want to repeat how great the staff was. Special thanks to Callen and his suggestions for wines. read more

We went to Nick's last Friday and the place was packed. There was over an hour wait for a table but they had a band that was playing in the lounge. The band was great and played a large variety of music. Lots of couples dancing. Food was very tasty and service was good despite being very busy. Beautiful location right on the beach. read more

The food here is exceptional, the cocktails are exquisite, and the live music is phenomenal.. but the hospitality is truly "the rug that ties the room together". Shoutout to Michelle, Meghan, Chris, and Liam. You make Pacifica worth the pricetag. read more

We have been here because of the view, but the food is also pretty good We've been here on a Sunday evening. We had to wait 40 minutes for a table for four. Next time, I will make a reservation. Usually when you wait this long, you would be disappointed nevertheless, but this restaurant is good The staff are very nice, and they tried to accommodate the baby by bringing painting paper and crayons, and the baby was happy. The crap sandwich was special, Hence the name: Nick's crab sandwich. They don't have a price for it in the menu, for us it costed $38. I am glad I ordered that. The combo platter and fish and chips was a bit boring if you ask me, nevertheless cooked beautifully. Overall, I definitely go there again, and will order a lot of crab sandwiches read more

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Had a crab sandwich looking out at the ocean during the pandemic. When a pod of whales came by offshore. Been coming here last 15 yrs. Of course prices change. Menu is fined tune due to some normalcy . Just there 8/6/25 For celebration. Service & food *****star read more

The food was amazing. The service on the other hand from our server Raquel not amazing. Raquel was so rude to my father just for asking questions. I've been to nicks many times with my family and never came across someone so rude working here. I didn't even want to stay to finish my food I was so disappointed but it was a Saturday evening and waited a very long time for a table. I will not be going back to nicks thanks to Raquel read more

A classic joint but quite obviously well past its prime. Quite a dark dining room despite having a wall of windows overlooking the Pacific (just beyond the big parking lot). Friendly enough service, from making a reservation on the phone to our greeting at the host station to our waitress. But table service was hit or miss. My friend was served a filthy water glass, which we noted. It was taken away without apology and then we had to ask twice for the replacement water. There was also a soda that was missing from our order almost until we were done eating. Their famous crab sandwich was decidedly mediocre. Whole lotta bread going on there. Overall just totally average, especially for the premium prices. But hey, the fried pickles were tasty! read more

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Well, I think I'm being very generous to give this place three stars with all the reviews, and it was supposed to be such a great place for a crab sandwich . The fish and chips were way overcooked and it was two pieces that had more batter than fish. All four of us ordered the same thing and instead of getting a big plate of chips or fries with it. I ordered a side salad that was the size of a half of a saucer.. what I can't believe is that for those prices you would think I would have a nice salad instead of french fries ridiculously small all four of us were very, very disappointed. If you're gonna charge $28 for two pieces of fish and a little coleslaw, it better be damn good. And not all batter. read more

A great restaurant in a great location. I liked everything, the food was delicious. Special thanks for the service Angel provided us with excellent service, he was very kind, he is a true professional. We will definitely come back here. I honestly don't understand who can give less than five stars to this place. read more

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This was close to the beach and the view is fantastic! We would have preferred a booth but we were given a small table and with our orders and drinks, and a baby that tries to reach out everything he can reach, it was a chaotic moment. It's a good place for a romantic meal, or a couple but depending on which table you are seated, it can end up being an exhausting experience lol. Food- yeah, food was great, tasty...serving was quite good. Our halibut and clam soup was definitely wonderful! Even the freshly brewed coffee seemed perfect! The servers were friendly and took our orders fast! Will definitely recommend this place! It's also $$$ of $$$$$. read more

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Opened almost a century ago! Good service, good food, nice rustic atmosphere. We enjoyed their fish & chips, fried calamari, crab salad and ample desserts: New York Style cheese cake and "Mud Pie" (Wait till you see these pictures) Great food selections and a full bar. Huge plus is plenty of parking! read more

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The crab sandwich is, in fact, all that. Clam chowder better than many (more clam flavor, if not more actual clams). Excellent service, on-site parking is plentiful. A mainstay for a reason. read more

A delightful waitress, charming. Thoughtful and delightful.she asked me if i wanted veggies instead of corn on the cob and even remembered. She checked in every 5 to 7 minutes with us and even bagged our food at the end..a charming smile and wonderful hospitality. When you know it you know. Im in restaurant service for 9 years.. this woman was 100% ... thank you Nicks.. you've been around a long time with special memories. read more

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Love this spot. Scallop and potatoes dish is amazing. Rockaway beach is a great beach. read more

The ambiance - I feel like with Nick's, you have to start by talking about the ambiance. We were seated in the lounge area, which has a whole other decor from the main dining room. The lounge has the old school/mid-century lounge vibe, with a view of the ocean. They didn't turn any lights on in the lounge, except for some red ambient lighting on the ceiling and a neon sign (again, Vegas). I think you may have to be in the mood for that. I was, so I personally loved it. I felt like I should have been laundering money with an office upstairs. And also eating lunch while making thinly veiled threats at my goons then wiping my mouth menacingly with a napkin. The service - We had great service. Staff were friendly and checked in with perfect frequency. They also boxed leftovers which is rare post pandemic. I don't usually mind doing it myself but I also forgot how nice it was just to have someone do it instead of handing me some boxes. The food - Crab sandwich. They don't hold back on crab but I think they used too much bread. I'd have preferred half the amount of bread they give you. It's an easy problem to solve. I went for the add-ons of avocado and cheese (cheddar; you can also pick Swiss, Monterey, Monterey Jack, or American). It came out to about $50. It's not the cheapest but it didn't surprise me and I could see half of the sandwich going for $25 elsewhere. Seasonal salad. Pretty good, I liked the ratio of all the ingredients. Not sure what else to say about salads, I don't normally eat them but I found this one pretty palatable. Fish and chips. Alaskan cod. The batter was super crispy on top but did get a little soggy from sitting on the plate with some oil under it. If I come back and I'm picking the fish up and resting it on something so it doesn't sit in oil or steam up against the plate. This dish hit the spot though. Clam chowder. This tasted fine, I think most Bay Area clam chowders are generally the same level. It's never bad but it's hard to standout. Total damage was ~$120. Would not go terribly out of our way but will definitely revisit for a no frills coastal lunch. read more

Nick's Seafood Restaurant - Crab sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Pacifica, California

Always a bit of a wait here, but serve consistent plates. Seriously the best clam chowder in the area.

Great service, I had a private party of more than 30 people and from the moment we arrived to set up everything went smoothly. The room was nice and big food and drinks were excellent. read more

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MUST GET THE GARLIC BREAD! Went on Sunday evening and there was no wait! Our service Jim was amazing! He was very attentive and personalible! The crab Louie with ranch had so many different toppings and had A LOT OF CRAB! Market price made the salad $55 but so worth it! Try to sit by a widow to watch the ocean while you eat read more

Nick's Seafood Restaurant - Crab Louie with ranch - Seafood Near Me - Pacifica, California

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Excellent crab sandwiches and great service. The view of the crashing waves sets the mood and the full bar helps relaxation arrive even faster. Be sure to make reservations. The place gets busy. read more

Came here on a Sunday evening for dinner. Happened to also be Easter. We did not have a reservation so we had to wait about 40 minutes to be seated (could have taken table top bar seating but did not want it). The restaurant walls and windows are surrounded by booths that are more casual than the inner floor space that is filled with tables and white table cloths. Place is quite loud with chatter so romantic it is not even though the table settings are on the nicer side dorned with extra forks, cloth napkins and reusable candle lights. We ordered seafood platter, whole crab sandwich, fish tacos and burger. All were served hot and with generous portions. There was real Crab served in buttery, toasted weidemeyer sourdough bread that was so yummy. Fish tacos were very tasty but the generous portion of sour cream sauce made the tortillas quite soggy so it could not really be eaten with our hands. Had it eat it salad style. The seafood platter had perfectly fried fish, shrimp and calamari with fries. Everything was delicious. Servers were attentive, cordial and timely. We never had to ask for anything; they provided good service. Do recommend and we will be back. read more

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Worlds best garlic bread World best crab sandwich Theirs dinner choices are great, their soup and salads are great. I often order their peppered steak or their skirt steak with grilled pineapple on the side. The French dip is the best I've ever had. Their full bar has some great bartenders and their appetizer menu including the calamari and potatoes skins are delicious m. Their ranch that goes with it top notch. This place brings you back to a different era, with how well they treat their customers like family. If in Pacifica this is a must visit. If you haven't been. It's a must. read more

My husband and I like to have a meal at Nicks from time to time after visiting family especially since he grew up going to Nicks . Gotta love the old school ambiance as well as watching the sunset at such a lovely spot. We ordered the prime rib special tonight that came with creamed corn and baby red potatoes as well as he had a cocktail and I had a soda which included one refill. Of course they remember my lemon for the water which is nice . We asked if they had an end piece of prime rib and our waiter came back and said they in fact did . It was not once we got it we could tell it was a slice thrown on the grill and really lacked flavor and wasn't really tender like we are use to even with an end piece. The creamed corn was ok and the potatoes seemed like a reheat and also not much flavor. We also ordered the sautéed mushrooms and my husband felt they tasted like they had been cooked with fish and other than that no flavor of herbs or garlic . The sourdough bread was good . "Our waiter whom we have had in the past is always full of jokes ... " (Kinda haha ) We still tipped very well because we normally have had better meals and the waiter and others working did well. We also looked forward to listening to the amazing band California Cowboys at Nicks and that was definitely well worth the visit. Sat in the bar after dinner and enjoyed a cocktail made nicely and the young person serving us that and water was very kind and friendly with wonderful manners . read more

would have been 5 stars,great food,usually welcomed by gracious hosts, but today our special day,we were greeted by a surly Jeff, he pointed to a small table while the place was in a rare pretty slow time & 3 booths were open.I asked to sit there &,he curtly said they're dirty. I suggested he clean one. Never had this treatment there.Luckily we had Jasmine, waitress who was the usual friendly professional. I had just recovered from painful surgery & actually using a cane..First time out.So have decided to bring my birthday group to Zelda's.Will miss being sung to though.. read more

I love eating crabs and always in search of the best tasting crab dishes. So when I heard Nick's had a "Famous Crab sandwich". I just had to try it out. I ordered the Nick's Famous Grilled Crab Sandwich with avocado. The sandwich was delicious, and there was plenty of tasty crab meat blended with just the right amount of mayonnaise. The sourdough bread was toasted to perfection. The homemade fries are also cooked to perfection, not too crispy and not soggy or greasy. The New England clam chowder was tasty, but I wish it had more clams and fewer potatoes. The location is perfect, off hway 1 in Rockaway Beach. There is plenty of parking and a killer view of the Pacific Ocean. Every table in the restaurant had an ocean view. The service was prompt and courteous. If you're looking to spend a day on the coast and want to enjoy some great seafood, come on down to Nick's! read more

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Where do I even start?! This place is going to remain forever MAGICAL & SPECIAL to my heart! Love love this place! So, this place-it's like a true euphoric time capsule of a true vintage bar & restaurant. It felt super nostalgic... Maybe a bit mysterious too, bc older decor "adds charm". It's centered in the perfect location, right next to plenty of pastel mismatched blocks of cafes & other boutiques. Even next to the seaside sea breeze motel-which is so perfect, I think. Anyways, Sade & Teena Marie were playing on the jukebox machine, right next to a dance floor-like whatttt!!! Very functuay vibes, & Christmas lights strung on the walls... So cute. It reminded me of something out of an 80's flick, or better yet-imagine Pretty Woman (vibes), lol. It's w/out trying hard, it gives elegant-timeless & bit jazzy of a joint. long-stemmed roses in crystal glass vases, candle tea lights. There's character in this place. It was giving sultry night vibes & seaside romance. I mean, love was definitely in the air-bc I ended up being proposed to out in front of their restaurant; actually in front center of their parking lot, (lol). Well, technically, it was us standing a top of those huge giant rocks with the view of the pretty turquoise waters in the background, & the waves crashing in at sunset. It was surreal & so beautiful. We celebrated at Nicks rockaway-initially going into this day thinking that we were celebrating our five year anniversary date, (haha)... Well he had a surprise proposal planned instead! This place makes perfect for holding momentous moments & celebrations for sure. The food & service were excellent!! I liked how our host was very vigilant when it came to needing our drink refills & sauces too. I'm a big sauce gal, (bwahaa). I will not forget to leave out either, how the oysters were extremely fresh tasting-sooo good! They had all the garnishes & I really loved that. I had some pretty savory & meaty crab legs w/ melted butter! It was chef's kiss... The dessert (mud pie) too-oh my gaww it was heaven! Basically Nicks is one of those places where they get everything just right, really. I'll end it with this-you will most definitely leave satisfied, & will definitely yeurn to return! read more

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We ventured to Nick's Seashore Restaurant for The Hub's birthday. It's a classic joint with a lounge next door that provides live music and dancing on Friday and Saturday nights. As for the food, we sampled a variety of dishes, and was pleasantly surprised how large the portions were. Nick's famous grilled crab sandwich (5/5) - This was the star of the show! The sweet crab meat is delicately mixed with mayo and served in between 2 thick slices of perfectly grilled sourdough. We opted to add avocado for extra decadence. I'm drooling just thinking about the sandwich...I would go back just for this sandwich alone!!! Combination seafood platter (3/5) - The Hub's chose this dish, but way too much fried food for my liking. There's nothing wrong with the dish per se, but honestly, the vegetables were my favorite thing on the plate. The green beans and carrots were seasoned perfectly and still had a crunch. Lobster ravioli (4/5) - The brandied cream sauce was delicious, but it was very rich. Definitely recommend sharing this dish! Fettuccine alfredo - I didn't try this dish, but my kid finished the entire bowl! She doesn't like marinara sauce, which was the only pasta offering listed on the children's menu. I was happy that our server was happy to substitute a kids portion of alfredo. Lamp chops - I didn't try this dish either, but my kid was very happy with their meal. They ordered the appetizer portion and it came with four meaty lamb chops for only $24.95! What a bargain! Mudd Pie (5/5) - The server comped us this dessert since it was The Hub's actual birthday. What a treat it was! Coffee ice cream cake served atop a cookie crust and drizzled with hot fudge. Perfect way to end the meal! I highly recommend Nick's! The food is good and the service is great! Even though it was dark out, you could see the waves rolling in from the restaurant. It'd be nice to check this place out during the day since they also serve breakfast and lunch. read more

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Nick's is a great place for a special occasion, dinner date, or just when you want a quality dinner. It has a one-of-a-kind view of the oceanside that you can't really get anywhere else. It does give off "old-school" vibes with their menu and decor. Service was attentive, friendly and personable. Fried Calamari - 5/5 - Plentiful, fresh, not too greasy. Great with lemon all over and the marina. Potato Skins - 5/5 - They give 4 halves of a potato with a boat of cheddar cheese, chives, and bacon along with a side of sour cream and ranch. Never seen potato skins this big, with my party cutting each piece into 2-3 slices to share. Enjoyed the cheesiness. Pepper Steak - 4/5 - Get this if you like pepper. This is literally steak covered in a layer of ground pepper. The meat was cooked just how I requested and served hot. I didn't care for the brandy sauce, as the pepper packed enough flavor. Broiled Teriyaki Skirt Steak - 4/5 - Super tender and had a pleasant teriyaki taste. Looks skinny but the plate was filling. Ordered with fried prawns (2 for $5 more). The grilled pineapple was a nice touch. Big Juicy Burger - 3/5 - Flavorful and filling. The name fits, although it felt too greasy for my liking. The bacon was on the chewy side and grilled onions added to the "slipperiness" of the burger. Opted for the sourdough bun and it was toasted a tad bit too much, scratching the top of my mouth. I'd definitely get a burger here again, but probably a simple one with a regular bun. Mudd Pie - 5/5 - AMAZING! This was the epitome of what mud pie should be. Doused with a fudge drizzle and had a nice cookie crust with substance and crunch. read more

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It was another great night at this local favorite! I love the vibe here! It's a busy spot for dinner! The bar area was filled with people having a good time drinking, dancing, and laughing! The hosts are so welcoming! They sat us at the best seat in the house, we got to watch the sunset while drinking some beers! The food was in abundance and amazing as usual! My husband had the Broiled Teriyaki Skirt Steak grilled pineapple, baked potato, vegetables du jour, and Fried Prawns! This is his favorite and it's big portions, you can definitely have leftovers with this entree. I switched it up and tried the Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with braised carrots, a loaded baked potato, and fresh shaved horseradish. I added Fried Prawns too. The Short Ribs were delicious, could have been cooked a little longer to have that melt in your mouth effect! But was still really good and flavorful! Their tarter sauce is super good for the Fried Prawns! My dad had the Fish tacos, they were really big tacos full of fish! Served with beans and rice. Everything we ate was so delicious! Dinner did not disappoint! Come on a Friday or Saturday when the vibe is lively and the band is playing! Don't forget to bring your dancing shoes and comfy pants to indulge in all of the tasty food! read more

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Always a crowd pleaser! Make reservations and be prepared to wait a little bit. It's OK, it's such a great environment. Team members, food, drinks, music, and of course the sunsets. The calming sound of the beach you might even be able to see whales during this time of year. We celebrated my daughters birthday. We had all ages and everyone was happy with their food and service. read more

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Valentine's Day lunch ! Accurate wait time stated by the hostesses who were welcoming and warm. Once seated, Service was quick and efficient, all food was excellent and the value for the amount of food matched. Ocean view and dining area with a nice buzz, but not too loud. Fresh crab and fish, great garlic bread that we took home and kids loved . read more

$98 for two crab sandwiches!! They are huge and delicious though. Next time I will order one to share.

I would say i was surprised at how good the food was. We came in a group of 12 (including three kids and two toddlers) and they were very accommodating. Gave the little ones crayons and an activity to write and color on. Kept them busy while waiting for food and while the parents ate. The service was great. Props to the servers/waitress that served us for being diligent. Kept coming back to ask if everything was good and if we needed anything else. Always always absolutely love this kind of service. We sat closest to the water and the sun was just about setting and it was breathtaking. So I looked up the most popular food items and it's their crab sandwich and it will not disappoint! I did not get to take photos of the food, unfortunately, but it was delicious! The clam chowder was pretty good too. I would also suggest ordering the blueberry cobbler. Yummy. read more

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I have been wanting to come here and have dinner for a long time. I finally got here! The staff was great, I didn't have a reservation and came a little early, and they were kind enough to seat me anyway at the time I wanted. The bonus was I even got a window table! We ordered clam chowder, garlic bread, grilled crab sandwich and fries! I also ordered crab cakes which had more filler than I care for but they were okay. The clam chowder, garlic bread and grilled crab sandwich were absolutely amazing! I definitely will come back and try other things on the menu and I love being able to look out into the ocean! read more

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3.5 stars. The food was decent. Over priced. The view depends on the time of day. The place is a bit outdated and chaotic. The service was good. read more

Crab sandwich is tasty and good selection of drinks. Clam chowder very tasty. Nice lunch restaurant next to the water. Excellent service- restaurant is a local favorite - thanks. read more

Amazing service and the food was delicious Highly recommend the crab sandwich. It's pricey but worth it. The deep fried pickles were tasty. Diner style ambiance read more

Nick's Seafood Restaurant - Crab sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Pacifica, California

We were invited to join friends for a Thursday evening holiday get-together. We had early dinner and then enjoyed the band for dancing. We split fish & chips meal. The portion of fish & chips were two good size fish pieces. Fish was just okay and I forgot to ask for crispy fries so fries were not to my liking, but my fault since I forgot to ask for crispy fries! Service was good for a group of 20 of us. We then enjoyed an evening of dancing with live music and the the band took requests so that we could line dance and ballroom dance. Most of the 20 of us were on the dance floor with other guests so floor was a little crowded but still fun! read more

Nick's Seafood Restaurant - Our Split Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Pacifica, California

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