Seats are kind of bunched together so it's hard to have an intimate dinner when others are right on your back but it's a restaurant.. I started with some bread and that was really good. I tried to order a salad to start but it definitely came out after my meal which put a bad taste in my mouth. I will say at least my lobster pasta was good. I did not care for the calamari at all.. it didn't have any taste to it at all.. read more

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We arrived here from a cruise and decided to indulge on local cuisine and our party of six chose this place . The place is very inviting and very well shaded from the elements. The service was very lack luster at best . Our server never once came to our table to inquire if there is anything else we need. With the price you pay for the food you would think that service would match the elegance of the restaurant. read more

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Great food, although I think it's over priced. The service was quick and friendly. They do close a the kitchen little early even on a Friday night. We noticed more than a dozen groups walk up to entrance, notice it was not accepting any more customers and they walked away. More than 20 potential customers. I'd probably come back, just make sure we book and come early. read more

Rude staff, we were so offended by the lady manager!! worst experience ever! Recommend not to go and the food was super slow! read more

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Amazing food and service, had the mussels and lobster so good. Couldn't finish it all, the wine was also great and a good price

The place was great. Waterfront restaurant We got a seats and table thank you for the beautiful receptionist. We were seated in pretty site of Darling Harbor. The menu has a great selections of seafood. The mussels with tomato sauce based was superb The nicks combination platter was great to Share. Fish and chips were mouthwatering. The Greek salad was very crispy and fresh. Clam chowder was ok. The vegetable linguini was aldente super good. The menu is pricey worthy of visiting Sydney . read more

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Upon visiting Sydney we were looking forward to Catch 22. Sadly we were informed it had closed down. As a suggestion we came to Nicks. A scenic spot off the Harbour to people watch. Our server Tri - with his heart rhythm tat - was thoughtful. My husband and I came for a delicious lunch and we were not disappointed. Be prepared to splurge. They are seafood restaurant highlighting items like lobster, belmant bugs, barrimundi, prawns, Calamari.. read more

We had a delightful meal at Nick's. Very scenic location on Darling Harbor near the W Hotel. Service was very friendly and prompt and the lobster was fresh and tasty. Highly recommend Nick's. read more

Nice and clean outdoor dining area, and good service. I had the fried prawns, they were good size and cooked properly, my wife had garlic fried prawns that were "tasty". We also split a Greek salad which had marinated feta, very nice. Overall a good meal in a nice seaside setting. read more

Nick's was the first meal in Sydney for us and it was excellent. I suggest the barramundi which was perfectly cooked. Crispy skin on the bottom with a beautifully seared top. The shrimp in sizzling garlic chili oil and bread was delicious. The staff was very knowledgeable about the menu compared to other seafood restaurants along the same wharf. read more

This restaurant is a must-visit every time I come to Sydney. Every dish here is delicious. It's an excellent choice for having meals here on anniversaries or for business negotiations. read more

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Pretty overpriced with poor service. Nice view but just felt like any standard fare seafood place but with a 33% price increase for being touristy. read more

This place has been operating for twenty plus years and has been serving good seafood all this time. I had takeaway this time which they deliver to boats docked along cockle bay. Great battered prawns, flaky and crispy fish, fabulous chips and calamari. Most of it was fried but good. I have had the seafood platter here as well and it's been good. Service is good and the staff are friendly. Our order was delivered promptly and everything arrived on trays and hot. Happily come here again. read more

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This was one of the top 10 rated seafood spots on Darling Harbor. I ordered the sizzling garlic shrimp. It was tasty but nothing to rave about. My entree didn't even come with a veggie, just 2 slices of sourdough bread. read more

Simply perfect. Since I travel around the world alone, I requested a table in the shade away from all humans. I ordered a Chardonnay and the lobster pasta. The lobster was tender. The flavor was on point with absolutely no complaints. staff was attentive and environment was perfect. I don't understand why this restaurant has low points. They nailed the experience. read more

Nick's Seafood Restaurant - What's in this photo? Yelp asks. nothing exactly what I requested. - Seafood Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Beautiful space and friendly service, even close to the end of the night. The bay bug was tender and nicely complemented by fennel-orange salad. I had oysters whenever I could as I traveled across Australia, and this was the only time I didn't finish a half dozen. I'm glad I stopped after two (they tasted more "fishy" than the ones I'd had elsewhere) because I had intestinal upset hours later. The draw for Nicks is the atmosphere and menu for cooked items was solid. read more

Nick's Seafood Restaurant - Entrées: bay bug, octopus, oysters - Seafood Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Nicks seafood restaurant is a special treat. It's located on darling harbor so you look out over the harbor and is a great location. We live inland so to be able to go and have fresh seafood that's not frozen is a real treat. The food is amazingly fresh and well cooked and presented. The staff are great and very helpful and there is plenty to choose from off the menu. Even for people who don't want seafood there are other options. Some of the larger seafood platter look amazing with lobster, prawns and a heap of oysters and I'm sure they are a real delight for the lucky people who order them. We have been here twice only but plan to return on one of our next trips to Sydney for some more great food. I highly recommend it. read more

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Nice location. Good view. Service was ok. Food was good but a bit pricey. We enjoyed later other places better than this restaurant. I would not choose it again. Good for one visit. read more

Amazing seafood. Lovely location. Buzzing with people. Recommended to book. Staff is top notch and you are not rushed. Bit pricey bit you get what you pay. Even the dessert was worth waiting for. I would definately go back. read more

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So good we went there twice Centrally located in Darling Harbor, their seafood offerings were amazing, attentive wait staff made our dining experience very memorable. read more

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Very nice restaurant on Darling Harbour with wonderful seafood and pasta dinners. Service was very good with nice recommendations. Food was delicious. Will be back to try others dishes. read more

I don't normally write reviews but I have to in this case. We got a gift voucher for this place and went there for dinner December 2021. The voucher gives a set menu and glass of wine or beer. The entree was rather small and unsatisfying. The main had enough food in it but a but a lot of it had this sort of tempura coating which just ruined the flavour especially the baby octopus. The so called two fresh prawns were horrible, no flavour and possibly previously frozen. Considering this place is a stone's throw from the Sydney fishmarket that is inexcusable. I get better prawns at my local seafood shop. The best part was the dessert and the service was excellent . Now for the worst part, I asked our server if they accept tips and were the tips going directly to them or a communal tip jar. I was advised they go into a communal jar and that the restaurant takes 40%. What the hell, what sort of management takes 40% of the staff tips ? Apparently they take 40% as they give the staff an opportunity to work there. I discreetly gave our server a small note as I had virtually nothing on me. I won't ever go back. read more

Dined here for a very belated anniversary due to covid lockdown a etc... Turned up for lunch without a booking but after a few mins got a table, having checked quite a few other places this seemed the best and so glad we chose it. Waiter service was prompt and friendly, ordered the platter for two and certainly not disappointed, fresh cold food as well as hot food, just managed to get through it but left a lot of chips and an order of Garlick bread, too bad, no room for desert but totally stuffed with great quality seafood, price was reasonable for the area too, definitely would go back! read more

This place is a decently high-end restaurant that sells delicious seafood. I came with a big group and we were seated immediately. Our host was really nice and friendly and he helped us choose what to order. I ended up getting oysters and a lobster, which were both fresh and high quality. I'm giving this restaurant 4 stars instead of 5 because it's really pricey. But besides that, all of the food tasted great and I would give the service a thumbs up too. read more

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I wish we would of come here sooner. The service and food was to die for. My wife had the bay bugs which had an amazing flavor. We had the octopus as an appetizer... OMG so good. I had the fish pie and one of the best I have had while in Sydney. What topped it all off was our server. He was just great. A must for dinner if your staying near darling harbor read more

One of the perks of being in Australia is taking advantage of the fresh supply of abundant seafood! My husband and I had some time before our tour so we decided to stop and try this place. They brought out this big pot of fresh mussels. These mussels were the biggest I've ever seen. I was so excited to go digging for shellfish in the rich tomato broth. The soup was well seasoned and perfect for dipping the free bread. I don't know what to say about my husband. He ordered a beef burger at a seafood place. Go figure, but he said that he liked it so I guess they are good with other types of meat as well. Service could be better. This was one of those restaurants where I looked at the wait staff and it looked like they really hated their lives. haha. The prices are higher than other places, but you are basically paying for the atmosphere. I would recommend this place because you'll get your money's worth. read more

Nick's Seafood Restaurant - The biggest mussels I've ever eaten - Seafood Near Me - Sydney, NSW

I'm no gastronomist but I absolutely love my food, and know exactly what appeals to me and what doesn't. A while ago, a friend and I ended up here while on a stroll. We both had a craving for fish 'n chips, and the name of the place gave the impression that this could be a bit of an institution, so we took a chance. Long story short, I thought the food was fine, but didn't warrant almost $25. It was late afternoon and the place was pretty empty, but service was lacking, as I had to wait unnecessarily long to get my glass refilled. Based on this experience, I doubt I would consider coming back in the future, but I wish them well. read more

Nick's Seafood Restaurant - Fish 'n chips - Seafood Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Good service but food isn't what you expect in a high end restaurant. I would say below par

Excellent!!! Has to be the best seafood restaurant in Sydney. The lobster is the BEST I have ever had and I dive every year for lobster in the Florida Keys so I have had very fresh lobster. The service was also exceptional. Not sure how this place has only 3 stars at the time of this review. We did have the manager as our waiter so maybe that helped. But the massive seafood platter with lobster was incredible. read more

We came to Nick's on the strong recommendation of my parents, and they were not wrong! We had the fish and chips (can't remember which fish I went with, but took our server's recommendation) and the kangaroo filet. Absolutely delicious and the steak was so tender it came apart with a fork. We will definitely be back next time we're in Sydney! read more

Freshest seafood we've ever eaten. Service was impeccable. We went on a Saturday night and couldn't believe how many people were also dining. Place was full. Ordered a seafood platter for 2 plus Lobster Mornay and it came out within about 10minutes which was fantastic. Delicious mornay sauce, lobster melted in our mouths and calamari was very tender. King prawns delicious, crab very tasty and fresh fish melted in our mouths. Greek salad was fresh and perfect accompaniment to all the seafood. Had dessert and it was exquisite. All staff had a smile on their faces and were extremely willing to help and make sure our experience was second to none. Highly recommended, we will be back. read more

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Nicks is a decent seafood restaurant. Lots of tourists because it sis on the edge of Darling Harbor. It can hold 400 guests - much bigger than it looks from the entrance. Food - local oysters were fresh and paired well with my martini. I asked for the salmon to be cooked medium rare and it was spot on - skin charred to perfection and the salmon juicy. Service - easily seated promptly with 400 seats available on a Thursday in October. Waiter stumbled delivering to another table and hit me in the head - no damage. I'd recommend. Good for tourists in Darling Harbor. If you are elsewhere in Sydney, there is no reason to travel here - good but not that good. read more

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I ordered the grilled Salmon-medium with mashed potatoes, garlic bread and garlic spicy prawns. The prawns were delicious and flavorful. The garlic bread only includes 2 small pieces which wasn't much for $6. The salmon was fresh however didn't have much seasoning. The mash potatoes are not garlic mash and required a little bit of salt. Overall, the ambiance were relaxing and it had the most beautiful view of the pier. P.S watch out for the birds. They're very bold and will land on your table and try to steal your food. read more

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Food was really good, excellent service & beautiful location on the harbor. Would recommend

Stopped in for lunch on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at my boat captain's recommendation. It was fairly crowded, so I didn't expect my request for an outside table to be satisfied, but they did. I ordered a local pinot grigio and told the waiter I wanted local, grilled fresh fish. He brought me grilled John Dory with a nice, light lemon cream sauce and a salad with oil & vinegar dressing. It was perfect for lunch. Service was very good too. It was a little pricey, and loud, but exactly what I was looking for. read more

Nick's Seafood Restaurant - View from my table - Seafood Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Had my birthday dinner here last night actually. Lovely, vibrant atmosphere near the harbour just like you'd expect with great, friendly and efficient service despite it being completely packed on a Sunday night. However, the quality of the seafood wasn't the best and my Fisherman's basket left much to be desired. It also came out a bit colder than I expected, sadly. The oysters are a classic though, very fresh and well priced so I can't complain. We've actually been to Nick's many, many times over the years and usually I'm more impressed by them. However, I'm giving them three stars for last night's meal to be fair. read more

Nick's Seafood Restaurant - Fisherman's basket - Seafood Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Always great. One of my mums favourites and she is hard to please . Every time we go it's always the mussels in the tomato sauce. Hot, juicy and delicious. I'm a huge sucker for mussels and especially in a tomato sauce. They are always a hit here. Then to the hot and cold seafood platter with lobster mornay. Well I think that sentence enough to summed up how I felt about it! 10/10! Presented well and amazing service. Great view, great food, great service. What's not to like. A family favourite. read more

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I'm embarrassed about HOW EXPENSIVE my bill was at Nick's considering I ate there all alone... Wait, no I'm not, I'm PROUD- ha! If you are about to turn into a fish, just like me, because you eat it so often, then when you visit Darling Harbor, head STRAIGHT to Nick's Seafood! Don't even BOTHER looking at any other menus on the way there! I was seated right away (table for 1 please!) and given a menu filled to the gills with scrumptious menu options: octopus, bay bugs, seafood platters galore, barramundi, scallops... WHAT ON EARTH IS A GIRL TO DO? Oh that's right, order EVERYTHING! Okay no, I didn't order EVERYTHING but I did have the Grilled Octopus (OMG let me go back in time and savor that deliciousness again please), the whole baby Barramundi (risk you life by getting the whole fish... Yes you could choke on the bones but it's worth it), a side of steamed vegetables (because I mean, fiber is important) and then, even though I was pretty full and actually starting to get a little sick of the dining patrons around me staring at me like I'm an eating freak show, I ordered the scallops for dessert... They're sweet like dessert so why not? When finished, I told myself that I could totally come back the following night but it took every ounce of willpower not to, only in Sydney for two nights, I had to broaden my horizons... Kind of wish I didn't though because Nick's may very well go down in the books for my favorite restaurant... Well, food wise. The severs seemed a little pretentious, but I was too focused on the food and the map of Sydney to give to calamari salads! read more

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We had reservations at Cyren Grill and when we got there we saw the building was being torn down. The owners of that restaurant and Nick's Seafood are one and the same. We were never notified. We ended up eating at Nick's and the service was a joke. We got our entrees first and then our appetizers and salad. As the kitchen prepared the dishes is when we got them. These people did not even speak English. When we asked them to take away the entree in lieu of receiving our apps, we received them both back at once. The meal was horrible and we couldn't wait to leave. NO tip was given which is really not what we like to do but the service was horrendous. I would never go back there and would never refer friends and family there. I did email the owners with no response. That right there tells me all I need to know. Who knows, maybe they do not understand English either?! read more

Came by here for my partners birthday lunch, we ordered the steak sandwich and beer battered fish and chips. Price was reasonable for lunch and food tasted great. The chips were very filling. Staff were very friendly too. Overall great experience read more

Nick's Seafood Restaurant - Steak sandwich x Beer battered fish & chips during lunch specials - Seafood Near Me - Sydney, NSW