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Nick’s on State, Carlsbad, CA

Nick’s on State

4.9
4.9
1846 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 63 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 696-3593
  • Website
    http://nicksrestaurants.com/nicks-on-state/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 1,846 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    Best Overall

  • North San Diego

    Best Food

  • North San Diego

    Best Service

  • North San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nick's on State in Carlsbad is a culinary gem offering "excellent food" and "great service." Known for its inviting atmosphere, this restaurant consistently delivers a memorable dining experience with standout dishes like the butter cake and sea bass. Ideal for casual meals or special occasions, Nick's is a local favorite.

1,846 Reviews

  1. Jeanine

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent, food delicious. Nick’s is great.

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  2. Sue

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tonight was our anniversary what was her name? Katie was our server she made an magical evening. It was our anniversary and she made it very special 

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  3. Deborah

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, asparagus appetizer was ridiculously good! Service was friendly, ambience is always good, first time eating inside. Only disappointment was milk frother was not working for cappuccino, wasn’t working last time either?

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  4. Kristie

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You can never go wrong with Nick’s! We had Paige as our server and she’s the best. Great food and service

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  5. Brian

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Nick’s! We had the Chilean Seabass and the Petite Plate. Both were exceptional! Service was wonderful, and the Butter Cake for dessert tops off the entire experience!

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  6. Rick

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Nicks. My husband ordered the Prime Rib dip sandwich and I ordered the Bistro meal, which included a petite filet mignon, salad, and soup. Both were great. We sat on the patio and got to see a beautiful sunset. We will be coming back!

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  7. Kathleen

    VIP

    San Diego

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this Nick’s. Bryce was an excellent server and the food was a hit.

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  8. Nancy

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is always outstanding. One of my favorite restaurants.

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  9. Mary

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Try to go to Nicks on state every month or two. Service was great and the prime rib sandwhich was fantastic for the second time. Had the butter cake for dessert for the first time. Excellent and big enough to share. Noise level was pretty high today but hadn’t been so in the past. Maybe time of year Will definately return.

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  10. Tanya

    VIP

    Hawaii

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience here, excellent food and drinks. Would like to see some new desserts, the butter cake is too sweet, but other than that 5 stars all the way.

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FAQs

Nick’s on State is rated 4.9 stars by 1846 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 63 times today
Google Map for Nick’s on State

2742 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008-1628

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine
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