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BIG NICK'S

4.2 (452 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Amy S.

We were treated right away and it was a warm welcoming treating of "welcome to the family". I love this the server was so sweet and explained the menus, Santa came out and welcomed us to the family. The owner turned on the Army Navy game for us this was so nice. The food was so good it came out in stages so I do wish it came out all at once. The food itself was amazing.

Half Rib Plate with baked beans, greens, and corn bread.
Shawna P.

Delicious! We went as a family to have some good food after moving our oldest out of V State. I thought we were going into a small little BBQ place but when we walked in the place is huge and very unique. They welcomed us as family when we came in the door. It's a great space with a stage for bands/music. Beautiful pictures of legendary singers (just missing one of Wilson Pickett!). My favorite decor was the unique drum lights hanging from the ceiling that change colors. Everyone was very kind and helpful. Our waitress was so helpful and told us her favorite dishes. A manager came over to check on us. We got the Soul Rolls on her recommendation and they were sooo good! Our boys both got a smothered turkey leg with shrimp and chicken. The hubs got ribs and some yummy sides. I had the N'AWLINS SEAFOOD, which was shrimp and grits with blackened fish, and it was everyone's favorite. We will definitely be back next time we're in Valdosta!

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Gigetta S.

I can say it was the first time we ate at the new location for this restaurant. The hostess was quick to seat us, initially the waitress came and took our drink orders, then came with drinks and took our meal orders. It took an hour to get our meals, there were 5 of us. We got 2 of our 5 meals and waited another 20 minutes to get the rest of the food. Waitress would never come back. Once you got food that was it, we waited and waited to finally catch her to say we wanted a check. I was impressed the owner came to the table about 10 minutes after we ordered. Asked how we were and went around the room talking to all the tables. If you like to watch television while eating there are 7 playing and they have drums for lights that change color. Food is great but the service is horrible. We got there around 6:00 and did not leave until 8:50. That is why the 3 stars.

Oxtail Dinner
R Lanier D.

Sadly in the interest of being honest to the community, Big Nicks was not what I expected. The venue is super nice, there is a stage for a band and the staff is super nice. Me and friend went for lunch. We were among the first to walk and in a short time it was full. I went in to try the oxtails. When it comes to oxtails, the gravy is the make it or break it. The oxtails were very generous in size but were covered in a mountain of what appeared to be a packet of McCormicks brown gravy that I usually get from Walmart for mashed potatoes are maybe roast beef. The gravy had a slightly burned. I had beans and rice I would rate about a 3 and I would give the potato salad slightly less. We also tried the honey pepper lemon, wings which were flavorful but cooked a little bit too hard. We also had the chopped chicken which was good. My friend had the mac & cheese and said it was about a three and that the Mac and cheese at chick fil a is much. She gave the sweet potato soup soufflé about a four. We only finished a couple of the wings and I finished half an oxtail and we just grabbed a to go box. Maybe I will go again. I liked that they do have a stage for Band and the staff. They were nice but the food grossly missed the point on my trip. With love.

Porkchop Dinner, Dirty Rice, Corn Bread, Sweet Potato Casserole
Michael A.

Nice large place and a decent experience. Staff is friendly and want to provide a decent experience. Food was fair and that's the best I could give it but I don't want to be overly critical. Best part of the fried pork chops was the breading. The thin cut loin chops were greasy and just average. Dirty rice was undercooked .... Sweet potatoe soufflé was pretty good, corn bread dry. I should've ordered the Smoked brisket without barbecue sauce but I wasn't given that option. Peach cobbler was pretty good. I'd give them another try but with much lower expectations, much lower but I'm leaving a generous 3.

My dinner that included a breaded pork chop, brisket, candied yams, mac & cheese, and cornbread.  Everything was amazing!
Don K.

I wish we had a Big Nick's in Chicago. We do not. We came in for dinner on New Year's Eve on our drive to Fort Lauderdale based on the Yelp reviews and pictures. Checking out restaurants in Valdosta, GA, Big Nick's grabbed my attention based on those reviews and pictures. And am I ever glad we chose this one. The ambiance was pure fun. The walls are adorned with the many awards Nick has won for restaurant excellence and community service. The background music includes James Brown and the Isley Brothers. The staff is SO nice. I wanted to try both the fried pork chop and the brisket, so they put together a customized combo platter that included both. The warmth and comfort of the place was welcoming and kind. And the food - OMG! The brisket was some of the best I've ever had. I have served as a certified BBQ judge over the years, and Nick's brisket would easily hold its own against the best of the best. Tender, juicy, flavorful - terrific brisket. The breaded pork chop was crisp on the outside and enclosed a juicy and flavorful pork chop within. My chosen sides were the candied yams and Momma's Mac (mac and cheese). The candied yams were perfectly sweet, yet totally suitable as a side with dinner. The mac and cheese was a perfect presentation of pasta and cheese. And the included cornbread was excellent. My wife had the grilled shrimp salad with homemade sriracha sauce. It included a very generous amount of perfectly grilled shrimp atop fresh greens and veggies. She loved it. I tasted it, and we agreed that the flavoring used to grill the shrimp was unique and delicious. Because we were finishing up near closing time, we had the opportunity to meet Nick himself. What a terrific and nice man he is. He has a history as a local DJ and celebrity, and his many awards attest to his community involvement. He told me he smokes the brisket for 14 hours, and he clearly devotes the necessary love and attention to everything he turns out at Big Nick's. I have no problem strongly recommending Big Nick's. I wish we had something this good in Chicago. For anyone lucky enough to have regular access to this fun and delicious restaurant - I am envious. Enjoy.

Salmon over white rice
Laurel B.

The service was great! Julia really showed us what southern hospitality is. Driving from ATL to Orlando, my family and I decided to stop here after it was recommended by a staff member at Southern Shores seafood when we asked where we could get good soul food. With zero regrets we ordered the special of the day which was the salmon over white rice and a side. The food here is very well seasoned and fulfilling. Our waitress Julia was very patient, kind and laughed at our jokes. The music was R&B and I sang along to every song played. The owner Nick did make his rounds to the tables to ask how our food was. Overall, it was a great experience with great food and a great environment. I highly recommend this place and look forward to eating here again in the near future.

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Great fish and shrimp basket with delicious man and cheese and greens done right. Wife had the wings with lemon yaki sauce. It came with in house made ranch. Great meal with friendly folks.

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Food and service was great! Traveled from Saint Augustine and friends from Atlanta. Will again

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The food is really delicious. especially the cakes. everything is so good. now my favorite restaurant.

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Excellent community partner, and delicious, hot, well seasoned food. I return once a month to remember my family's Sunday dinners!

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