Nick's - San Clemente

4.9

3042 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 107 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Lively

Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails & an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment. Our intimate restaurant features a chic island bar, walls of glass and a spacious covered patio, perfect for people watching. Our exhibition kitchen highlights the talents of our passionate culinary team.

Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive memorable experiences.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch: Daily; 11:00 am - 4:00 pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday; 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Friday & Saturday; 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm;
Phone number
(949) 481-2200
Website
http://nicksrestaurants.com/nicks-san-clemente/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
http://nicksrestaurants.com/catering-events/

Location
213 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672
Neighborhood
San Clemente
Cross street
Avenida Del Mar & Ole Vista
Parking details
Street parking is available along Ave Del Mar
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,042 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
American
South Orange County
Best Food
South Orange County
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nick's in San Clemente is celebrated for its "consistently excellent food" and "top-notch service." Guests are welcomed by a "warm and inviting atmosphere," making it a perfect spot for gatherings. Signature dishes like the butter cake and asparagus fries are must-tries. While the ambiance is lively, the noise level can be high. Despite this, Nick's remains a "top tier establishment," praised for its creativity, generous portions, and attentive staff, consistently delivering a memorable dining experience.

3,042 Reviews

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Rita
VIP
Los Angeles
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Impeccable customer service. You can trust the quality at Nick’s. My husband and I both enjoyed the prime rib dip sandwiches. He chose the bistro salad as his side, which is a great compliment. I chose the market vegetable, brussel sprouts, which are amazingly prepared at Nicks and I didn’t want to pas up on the opportunity to get them, Our server Grace was great. I like that I can make a reservation online with open table. We like to choose a time of day that is less crowded and works well for us.
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Skye
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfection in every aspect of the dining experience
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Kathleen and John
Orange County
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nick's was the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. The house made vegetable burger is always my favorite, and the side of Bacon grilled Brussels sprouts was spectacular. My spouse loved the filet mignon bistro plate. We ordered celebratory martinis (my espresso martini was amazing) and our attentive server, Aidan, surprised us with a personalized card and chocolate cake. Lovely experience!
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Jon
VIP
Los Angeles
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was very yummy & great service. The noise is a little loud is the only negative.
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dave
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Nice place. Food was good. The seating was tight, and we were 4 people at a table meant for 3, so the odd seating made conversation difficult.
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Evy
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. The staff was super kind and very efficient! Would definitely come back.
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Lorie
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The noise level is high, difficult to hear our server The spinach artichoke appetizer was lukewarm to cold.
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Judy
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the cioppino, ribs, and blackened fish sandwich. Food and service were as always spot on!
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Kelly
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal, great ambience, a little loud, but that’s to be expected because the restaurant is always so packed. Service was excellent. Everybody was so sweet. We will definitely be going again very soon.
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Tony
VIP
Orange County
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Today I had the creamy french onion soup and the spicy Thai salad. Both excellent.
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FAQs

Nick's - San Clemente offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 481-2200.

Nick's - San Clemente is rated 4.9 stars by 3042 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 107 times today

Order delivery or takeout

213 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672

Additional information

Cross street
Avenida Del Mar & Ole Vista
Neighborhood
San Clemente
Hours of operation
Lunch: Daily; 11:00 am - 4:00 pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday; 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Friday & Saturday; 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm;
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available along Ave Del Mar
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://nicksrestaurants.com/nicks-san-clemente/
Phone number
(949) 481-2200
Catering
http://nicksrestaurants.com/catering-events/

Nick's - San Clemente

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