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Nick's South Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA

Nick's South Lake Ave

4.8
4.8
3199 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 93 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails, an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment. 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.

Nick's Pasadena will reopen on April 12, 2021 for dinner starting at 4pm. We look forward to serving you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (626) 787-1444
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    http://nicksrestaurants.com/catering-events/<br />events@nicksrestaurants.com
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that can accommodate 13 to 24 guests. Please contact the restaurant for more details
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Cross street
    South Lake Ave & Del Mar Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Parking lot behind Nick's on Shoppers Lane
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,199 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Pasadena

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nick's South Lake Ave offers consistently delicious American fare with standout dishes like the "Chilean sea bass" and "warm butter cake." Guests praise the "classy ambience," "attentive service," and "great cocktails." While occasional seating delays occur, the restaurant remains a "favorite go-to spot" for its "friendly atmosphere" and "wonderful dining experiences."

3,199 Reviews
  1. Marian

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nicks is very good and consistent. Love the Chilean sea bass and the spicy Thai salad! Good cocktails. Had a very nice dinner out with friends!

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  2. Shaughn

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    If nicks could get their service to where the quality of food is it would be fantastic but it’s not the case. Snagged a later reservation than we normally would take so We were very hungry. Arrived for reservation on time. Appeared to be tables leaving made us wait an additional 25 minutes to be seated. Then asked if we wanted a table separated in the dish pit. We declined and waited longer for a table. They said one opened up if we could wait a bit longer as it was a larger table which seemed great. Instead we were seated upstairs at a regular size table in the corner and when mentioned what happened They didn’t care at all. They were more focused on closing than service at that point and took quite a long time to get things we needed and we were left quite forgotten about. Food was great but service. Awful.

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  3. Amy and Javier

    VIP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Karina was an amazing server. She showed some great picks. Thank you so much. We will be back.

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  4. Jeannie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    113 reviews

    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Came here for lunch with a friend. Everything we ordered was delicious, from the bacon deviled eggs for a starter, the original ribeye melt to the warm butter cake for dessert. My friend also ordered their soup of the day which was tomato basil and she really enjoyed it. Service was friendly. Will definitely return.

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  5. Sandra

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nick's consistently provides the most delicious menus. I highly recommend the Bacon Deviled Eggs starter - unbelievable! The restaurant is elegant yet comfortably casual. There are multiple servers for each table, but the one comment I'd like to add is the main server assigned to our table only visited us twice - once to provide more water and then to provide the check.

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  6. Kathleen

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service are consistently good! Really like this place for lunch. Lots of parking and a great place to meet up with friends.

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  7. Anita

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed my experience however my partner was not pleased with the wait time although we had reservations in addition to where we were seated (in the back by the kitchen)

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  8. Christine

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nick’s never disappoints! I love sitting upstairs with a view with a beautiful bar down below. Their cocktails are always delicious. I tried a couple new things on the menu and was very pleased. I love going to a place that has consistently great food, service, And a classy ambience. 

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  9. Ashley

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time visiting and my husbands first. The ambiance and service was amazing. For a Valentine’s Day night the staff was friendly and efficient. The drinks and our meals were incredibly delicious. We have officially found our new favorite restaurant.

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  10. Cynthia

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. Both my husband and I had the delicious bistro express with a petite fillet salad and a cup of soup. It was an excellent deal for $27. The fillet is served on a garlic toast with homegrown tomatoes. It was absolutely fabulous. We wanted to eat small so we could save room for dessert. We loved the ice cream bonbons. Overall, it was an excellent meal and the service was great.

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FAQs

Nick's South Lake Ave offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 787-1444.

Nick's South Lake Ave is rated 4.8 stars by 3199 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 93 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nick's South Lake Ave

336 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101-3508

Additional information

  • Cross street
    South Lake Ave & Del Mar Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking lot behind Nick's on Shoppers Lane
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (626) 787-1444
  • Catering
    http://nicksrestaurants.com/catering-events/<br />events@nicksrestaurants.com
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that can accommodate 13 to 24 guests. Please contact the restaurant for more details
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