I'm always having the best time at Nico's restaurant where the atmosphere is cozy, elevated and not one bit stuffy. The staff is always on point and super friendly when it comes to recommendations. The food is simply outstanding and scales from classic American to Italian favorites. Each dish is always tasty and beautifully presented. Definitely an establishment where you can tell the owner has his passion and energy present with the employees and patrons. Cheers Nico's! read more

Nico's is a great place. George is a great guy and definitely interacts when you walk by him. If you are on a date or need to have a somewhat private conversation, then head upstairs. If you are like most of us who want the fun, lively atmosphere, great food, great service, etc., stay in the ground floor! We did get stuck upstairs a couple of months ago and I think the server was overstretched or just plain forgot about us. Although it was disappointing that time, I chalked it up to agreeing to go upstairs. My mistake! read more

Always a great experience with my daughters. No matter what we have it is incredible. My favorite is the Gem Salad, Fillet, and a Crème Brûlée finale. My daughters love the pasta and chicken dishes. Cheers read more

What a great night! Took a first date and had a first class experience. The food is great! Try the seafood risotto. My date had the sea bass best she ever had. Fun to finish the night at the bar with some homemade pecan pie. It has great energy and seems like there is a good mix of locals and newcomers. I will be back maybe for an anniversary! read more

This is one of our favorite places to dine. We sit at the bar which is more social and the bartenders are always friendly. I can honestly say that the pork chop is the best I have ever had and my wife's is the salmon. There's not a huge selection of wines by the glass but if you're looking for a bottle, there's a great selection. Parking can be tricky but it's a nice walk from whatever you manage to find it. read more

We stumbled upon Nico's because we were looking for something open past 10pm and boy were we happy! Nico's has such a a comforting vibe and reminded us of Christmas in Boston or somewhere cozy on the east coast. The service was excellent and the restaurant was decorated perfectly for the holidays. The prices on the menu are definitely on the higher side but the portions were quite generous so we'll need to remember to share next time. We started with a bottle of the Nero D'Avolo which we really enjoyed. Then the waitress brought out fresh, warm bread with a variety of different olive oils which were fantastic. My girlfriends ordered the pasta special and a bowl of their daily soup and I ordered the King Salmon. The salmon was a generous portion and cooked perfectly on top of a bed of crispy potatoes and a honey mustard glaze. I didn't love the sweetness of the glaze but the salmon and potatoes were perfectly cooked. I also loved the veggies that were served with the dish (asparagus, green beans, brussel sprouts)... so yummy! I'll be back and can't wait to try more! The waitress said the gnocchi was one of her favorite dishes so that's definitely on my list for my next visit :) read more

Nico's - King salmon, crispy potatoes, sautéed veggies - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

The Nico's staff is 10/10! Service is always 5 stars. Food quality is subpar for the price point. Extremely expensive for oily, bland entrees. Nice, intimate interior with a wrap around bar. Large selection of wines and full cocktail selection. Overpriced for what you get. read more

Went to dine at the bar on Friday. Bartenders were too busy with their friends and themselves to greet new customers and clear the bar tops from previous customers. I had to ask for everything including to have the bar top cleaned in front of me. Bartender got the food order partially wrong, never came back to check if everything was good after food was served. Food is always good but the lack of good service tainted the experience. Been going here for years. Service is not what it used to be. I hope that this review sheds some light on what could easily be corrected read more

Bartender was nice, she made a great drink for my girlfriend and I, I know this wasn't her call but she reluctantly asked if I would turn my backwards hat forward because it's a requirement sitting at the bar. That was just so weird to me, it didn't matter what was on my hat, just the direction it was facing. It's fuckin 2023 people what are we doing here lol PS If you are old, rich, and white, you are gonna fuckin love this place. read more

Well - Hubby tried here again w a reservation. For $$$$ and advanced reservation got sat at high top w stool in THE BAR!! So loud. No way to talk - no regular menu again. They just don't seem to f'ing care - ever. Dont come here for holidays!!! read more

The best restaurant in Long Beach, if not all of So Cal. I had the Filet Mignon, and it was amazing. Melted like butter. The mushroom gnocchi appetizer was maybe the best mushroom dish I have ever had. The ambiance and service is also top notch. I highly recommend going here. read more

Nico's - Filet with potato. - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

The food was FABULOUS! The service was excellent and the ambiance was warm and intimate. We will define be back!

We came to Nico's for a night out and Alissa took good care of us. We can't wait to comeback for her, thank you some much! Love you Alissa!

The food was way overpriced no fresh herbs was not offered pepper or cheese When they brought the cheese it was shredded like u by in the store I got the house special $65 . Really It was red sauce with noodles and beef . Beef stoughoff with red sauce for $65 . Other dishes lobster ravioli not impressed . U want high class great food go to L'Opra 1/2 the cost with excellent food read more

Nico's - Lobster ravioli and the $65 dollar special which was over cooked beef and langui Sauce would pass a Kirkland QC - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I love this place. The decor is dim, classy and romantic. The service is fast and friendly. We had the steam clams, burrata and beat salad, and all of it was finger licking good! The calamari was ok, it lacked flavor. Salmon and sea bass were cooked and seasoned very well. Parking is difficult and located on a busy street. read more

Nico's - King salmon - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is spot for 25 yrs has been a staple in the Naples area of Long Beach! Great drinks, amazing food & always a great social crowd! Music always sets the mood for a great night. The bartender "Mac" makes the most eye catching & tasty drinks. Nico's meatballs is a great choice for bar food. Steak tartar is on point .... and the Tequila shots are top shelf! read more

Nico's - Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

Long time staple in Naples and a great option for an intimate evening out without having to drive to LA! We had lamb chops and steak - delicious! read more

Nico's - Lamb chops with chimichurri - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Celeste was amazing she was swamped with customers. She provided great customer service and was so helpful awesome place to hangout

In one word, this place is Sublime. The staff is so knowledgeable. I asked Jayden what wine would pair well with my seafood cobb, which was the superb special tonight. He made the perfect recommendation and my palette was delighted by the spectrum of flavor. A new regular has been born. I was told that there was a nightly special here so I will be coming more regularly to find out what it is. Everything was so delicious. I cannot emphasize that enough. If you are in the area and looking for an "ABSOLUTE" this is the place. read more

Staff is incredibly kind and personable. The location offers quality ingredients that you tell are made with love and attention to consistency. Highly recommended the steak tartare. Intimate and classy location with a great bar area and lots of seating. read more

We have been coming here every once a while for years. Unfortunately they dramatically increased the prices and the food got worse. They're charging for random stuff like water (8 dollars), 3 dollars to split a salad which was offered to us to do, we did not request it. Sea bass was over cooked. It is sad because the food used to be so good before and the price was appropriate. Unfortunately this is probably our last time here. Place was pretty empty for a Saturday and i always remember it being packed so likely they have disappointed others as well. read more

Found this gem and have become regulars. Food is great. Love the atmosphere. Upscale but still casual. Our favorite time is Sunday mornings. Celeste tends bar. She is amazing! Beautiful! Sweet! And makes a mean drink. You won't get better service anywhere. If you are looking for a great place for a date or you just want to come in for a nice glass of wine and something sweet this is the place. read more

Nico's...dark, slightly slinky, early 1960's cool vibe with a full service bar that can sling out gin martinis, manhattans, rye whiskeys, single malts as well as blended scotches to go with their steak house provisions. White table cloths, pleated 'pleather' banquettes, overhead drum chandeliers, stem wine glasses gleaming, sharply folded white napery, walk in chilled wine closet w/ racks of wines resting horizontally, backroom den w/ flat screen tv for casual viewing w/ cocktail in hand....Nico's is a casually fancy joint. There is an upstairs, but it was closed when we visited. 0) Baguette Campagne: Leathery thin, chewy crust & soft dense, sweet yeasty bread. Choice of three flavoured olIve oils: a) Mostly non superaged Aceto Balsamico, young, acidic, fruity. b) Touched w/ a light puré of sun dried tomato, rather bland. c) Bit of jalapeno & herbs 1) Steamed Mussels & Manila Clams, porky, mildy spiced Bilbao Chorizo/sausage, fresh tomato, garlic, shellfish sea scented, white wine, light saffron broth. Toasted, faintly sour dough french bread provided a sponge to soak up the broth. 2) Calamari Fritti: dusting of flour, then flash fried in high heat to mildly crisp the dusted coating. Taken out quickly to not overcook the squid so it dries out and loses the subtle taste. Meat still retained sweetness & moist softness. Two sauces: pickled caper, creamy Aïoli (ah ee oh lee), and sweet, refreshingly acidic Salsa Marinara (mah ree nah rah). 3) Tomahawk Ribeye 16oz: Seemed aged since the spots of fat infused with the pleasantly chewy, meaty beef flavour of the steak melted in your mouth. Nice searing on the grill for a bit of a char as well as subtle coffee coating for more smokiness. Sides: Lightly battered, thin crispy onion rings. Smidgen of veal jus, bit over whipped potatoes which made it heavy & starchy, al dente yellow wax string beans, green cauliflowerettes, green Rapini/broccoli rabe. 1-3a) Malbec, Mercer, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State, 2014. Malbec is a wine varietal originally from Bordeaux. More famously grown in Argentina, but now in Columbia River AVA, S.E. Washington. "Light aromas of herb, plum, vanilla, cocoa and dark fruit lead to a palate that is simultaneously sweet and tart, with a plush midpalate." Tannic graininess for a slightly rough finish which complemented the charred beef, but the agrodolce properties went well with the calamari and mussels & clams. 4) Chocolate Ganache Tarte: Ganache had vanilla but also a touch of cinnamon. The crust was ultra buttery, solid, firm short bread. The most unusual touch of molecular cuisine was the high quality heavy cream Crème Chantilly infused w/ a smokey aerosol that is reminiscent of the smoky flavour of lox. This triggered in me a vision of cream cheese and lox while simultaneously eating a sweet chocolatey dessert. The clever pâtissier who thought this dessert up seems to be into "mind fucking" palates in a good way. Our waiter was efficient & personable enough, but management should educate their waiters more about the food they serve so that they can better precisely & more confidently inform guests when they inquire about the ingredients, cooking methods, amount of aging, etc. Also, teach waiters to pack left overs with more finesse. My steak slices & veggies were placed on the bottom of the box, then the mashed potatoes were unceremoniously dumped on top. However, those were mere quibbles to the overall quality of the food and general atmosphere of this chic steakhouse. read more

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This place is the best hidden secret in Long Beach it's been around for 25+ years and the food and service is extraordinary. The bar is a whole vibe too! Love this place!! read more

Everything is frozen , its obvious ! Long wait time , no customers inside . What does that say about this place ? It sucks ! Asking to use the bathroom , they treat you like a scum . Not going back read more

We came in last night the kitchen was about to close but they were able to get us in! Food was great and the service was top tier ! Thank you read more

Don't listen to Sharon S below. She is a psycho who sat next to my family last night at dinner, screamed in the face of the whole staff after they told her 15 times they were fixing her bill and apologizing for the mistake. She threw water in the face of one of my family members and the owner, broke a glass from slamming so hard on the table, and screamed at all the bystanders trying to tell her to chill out. Her and her equally crazy husband only left because we threatened to call the police. Best part, she didn't have to pay her bill!!! Someone wanted a free dinner!! Happy birthday Sharon, I hope it's one you remember forever. Nico's is an amazing restaurant with great food, great drinks, awesome attentive staff and the nicest owner you could meet. It's our favorite place to go as a family, don't let Karen Sharon scare you away, if you look at her other reviews she's made, it's clear what kind of person she is. read more

I made a reservation for 7:30 pm on a Tuesday to meet my sister here for dinner at her recommendation. Parking here is valet so pull up in front and for a fee of $6, your vehicle will be parked. There is also residential parking across the street. I arrived a few minutes before my sister so I reviewed the menu in advance so that I would be prepared to order. The seating area downstairs was half full so I probably didn't need a reservation but wanted to be prepared since it was my first time here. The bartender took my drink order. There is a wine list but not a beer list but the bartender told me by memory. I started with a Chimay on tap. My sister arrived and then chat for a while before we placed our orders. Some bread was brought to the table with some olive oil and vinegar. I decided on the Filet Mignon with a lobster tail served with mashed potatoes and asparagus. She ordered the Burrata Salad which is arugula with balsamic vinaigrette and pine nuts. I ordered a Heineken on tap and then the food arrived. The filet was served with a cabernet demi-glace which gave some good flavor. Everything looked good and tasted good. The place looks nice, the service was good and the food was good. The acoustics in the restaurant carry sound so it does get loud in there but overall a good experience. Four stars! read more

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Our friends invited us to join them for dinner at Nico's to catch up. With the COVID19 outdoor dining luxury, Nico's has been able to set up a cozy, attractive patio dining area. We kept driving past and wanted to have dinner, but the crowds deterred us. This invite was the perfect excuse to come for dinner. We arrived a little early to ensure seating for our party of 5. We were pleasantly surprised at the cocktail menu. Maria, our server and bartender gave us a quick run-down on the drinks. Here's what the table ordered: Smoky Cocoa - The drink is sweet but not smoky or spicy. Its base is mezcal, chocolate liqueur with a lovey garnish of serrano pepper. If you have a sweet tooth this is the drink for you. Just Peachy - Refreshing Vodka melon drink with cranberry juice and a champagne float. The garnish was a blood orange wheel and a flower, very lovely. Old Fashion - One of our favorite drinks, this one did not disappoint. We opted for Templeton Rye as they did not have Angel Envy's Rye. A very special drink - one on the secret drink menu - is Maria's 9th Wonder. You will not find it on the menu, but I encourage you to ask Maria to make this one for you. It's a refreshing blend of tequilla blanco, Ancho Reyes, crème de cacao and lime juice. Waiting for our friends we were enjoying the excellent service of Maria and Kristin, our amazing hostess. Gustavo our busser, made sure we had fresh water and a clean table. It's a great local spot with friendly folks and an ambiance that is hard to find these days. Our service was exceptional, and our evening just kept getting better. Our friends arrived with wine in hand. There is a $25 corkage fee which I do not feel is unreasonable. Nico's also has a great offering of wines that are kept under controlled temperatures. We started off with appetizers. Freshly made bread was served with three dipping sauces and butter while we awaited our appetizers. The menu has so many choices which is a rarity during our COVID19 times. It was difficult to decide so the table opted for several items to share. Here's what we ordered: Beet Salad - We all loved this one. It's a delicate balance of wild arugula, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette, basil herbed goat cheese. Steak Tartare - This is something I always order when on a menu. The delicate flavor of the beef tenderloin with a raw quail egg put this one over the top for me. On the side, the wild arugula was dressed lightly with a lemon truffle dressing and capers. The dish also featured an assortment of gherkins, pickled peppers, pickled onions and toast. Beautiful presentation and one dish I would recommend. Gnocchi - The gnocchi were perfectly cooked. We were all amazed by this dish. The mushroom sauce with truffle oil puts this dish over the tops as well. It's going to be hard to pass this one up on my next visit. Berry Burrata - If you love berries and a refreshing salad this one will please you. The berries, candied pecans, arugula, basil and balsamic dressing we in perfect balance. At this point we were all very full but did not want to pass up trying the main dishes. We figured we could have a few bites and take the rest home for decadent leftovers. Our chef for the evening, German, continued to carefully execute each dish with beautiful plating and perfect seasoning. I loved the orchids on each plate. Here's what the table ordered: Australian Lamb Chops - I always order my meat blue. The lamb chops were perfectly seared on the outside and blue in the middle. The best lamb chops I have had in a decade! I wish I could make them this awesome. They were served on a bed of vegetables that were also cooked to perfection. Lobster Linguine - Very pleased with the lobster chunks, flavor, and freshness. The garlic-parmesan cream sauce was incredible. The dish was topped with chucks of hickory smoked bacon. Roma tomatoes added a perfect balance. Seafood Risotto - The seared jumbo tiger shrimp and scallops on a lobster risottos and scampi sauce was excellent according to our friend. King Salmon - The salmon was fresh and perfectly cooked. The honey mustard glaze was lovely. For the grand finale, we had the pleasure of sampling cheesecake and cinnamon bread pudding topped with vanilla ice cream. Both desserts were incredible. Once again, the plating was exquisite. I am looking forward to my next dinner here. There are two unisex bathrooms. The servers practice social distancing and wore the proper PPE. Parking is by Valet/street, but I suggest a DD or Ride Share so you can thoroughly enjoy the cocktails/wine. I look forward to the day I can enjoy an evening in the wine cellar on the big couches. Reminds me of a speakeasy. There is an outdoor TV, and background music enhances the ambiance. read more

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Wow, great food, great drinks, great service! Just got into Long Beach and came here for lunch, will definitely be back!

Don't ever go there!! I went on my 76th birthday and they double charged me at $481 for $ 207 bill!!!!

An absolute staple. Anytime of day or night. This place has it all. Social happy hour or elegant dining. Highly recommend charcuterie board (add on the lamb chops!) and essentially anything on the menu. Can't go wrong! Probably come here too often to be honest. It's THAT amazing. read more

Nico's - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Spectacular dinner beginning with tasty and creative cocktails (Green Goddess with cucumber, basil, lime AND cracked pepper!), then fresh poke and a burrata arugula salad with absolutely delicious hot bread. For our mains I had salmon and my companion had a special (steak and shrimp) and both were served with well prepared vegetables and a starch. All in all it was a high quality "special occasion' meal that turned out to be about $100 per person (before tip). As it was a special occasion (anniversary) that was reasonable, and memorable so we were fine with it, but it might be pricey otherwise. One suggestion I'd make is to let people know the price of the cocktails ($13), and the special main ($56) We will return (for another special occasion). read more

Nico's - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

Service was good not great. Ambiance was nice. Overpriced. I looked up menus before and they had increased the prices a lot since the last posted menus I viewed. read more

Nico's - Menu prices - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Thank you Alissa! for your service and creating my coffee drink for me and my friend ty‍ Silvana ‍ read more

Nico's is great, excellent service , good atmosphere ...but today I decided to try the Filet & fries, pretty darn disappointed, I hate to say I left feeling like I wasted $110 (streak / fries / 1 glass red wine w tip) and worst of all, wasted calories lol. Steak was just underwhelming, a bit salty maybe because of the sauce they add, not sure. read more

The hidden gem is so beautiful elegant and beautiful welcoming, beautifully done perfect music and mood lighting. When you step into Nicos you are in for a grand culinary experience! They only use the best fresh local ingredients beef, fish , Lamb every one is exquisite. The staff is trained properly and work together like well seasoned professionals. Thanks again for a special time. read more

First time here and it's Christmas eve... From welcome to sit down, just hands down... Friendly and prompt staff Quick service Super DELICIOUS food: Warm bread with Calamari Crab cake Prociutto and fig salad Lemon Chicken Ciopino We shall return! Recommended!Check it out yelpers!!! read more

Not only does this place rock, Alissa brings an LA flavor much needed in Long Beach. Best bartender in town. Come for before or after drinks

I had the most amazing experience here on Valentine's Day. The ambiance is perfect, lighting is romantic and the food was to die for!!! I had Chilean sea bass with risotto and asparagus and it didn't disappoint. The cinnamon roll bread pudding and cocktails were delicious too! I will be coming back for seconds. read more